Nursery Update

Ok, with only 6 weeks left in this pregnancy (give or take) I'm getting really anxious. So, to see this mural get started this weekend was such a happy day for me! Our super talented friend, Chad, is doing all the work and we just sit back and smile with enjoyment. There will be monkeys and leaves all around the tree by next week, so it will look even more amazing. The crib will be going right in the middle of the wall, so the tree is just off to the left of it.

Worried, Excited, Worried, Excited...

That's pretty much how my days go now... it's a a circle of emotions between being worried and being excited. With just 7 and half weeks left it's becoming all the more real that we will bring home our little guy and forever our lives will be changed... hence the excitement. But then I look at what that will really mean and I get totally freaked out sometimes...bring on being worried!
We are starting a 6 week long birthing class tonight and I hope that prepares us more for the upcoming events... as I've never done this giving birth thing before. :) I'm really excited that we will be taking the classes with two of our friends who are due just a few days after us. It should be interesting and hopefully fun for us all.
I'm worried that I will be off work for 8 weeks and what that will mean for my team and the transition of everything before I go and after I come back. I'm even more worried because we don't have child care set up for after I do return to work. (If you know of anyone in the West Jordan area that would be a good care provider, please send me their contact info.)
I'm excited to have our nursery finished. We have a friend coming over to paint a large tree and some monkeys on one of the walls and I can't wait! It's going to look so cute in his monkey-themed room.
I'm worried about how that 8 weeks will go and if I'll be a good mom or not. I worry about making all the decisions for someone that is so tiny and will totally depend on David and I to care for him.
I'm worried about the H1N1 flu and whether I should get vaccinated or not. I keep going from saying yes, to saying I'll wait a bit. But I'm not completely sure of what is right and that kind of freaks me out.
I'm super excited for all the baby showers to start and the fun gifts that we will receive. I have my first one on Saturday and can't wait to see old friends and catch up on our lives. Thank you Kris for throwing the shower for me!

So, that's my life right now... I don't think I'm super worried about too many things, just the logistics of everything and I'm sure most new moms are like that, right?!?
I am bursting with excitement to actually hold him in my arms and look into his face though, and that's what gets me through all the rougher times.

New Belly Pics

Ok, here are some updated belly pics that were taken yesterday... I'm 31 weeks and 4 days along and that means only 8 and a half more to go!! I am starting to get kind of nervous, but still really excited. My belly is getting tighter and tighter but that just means he is growing. Our doctor appointment this week went really well... just a normal-nothing-too-exciting-here pregnancy. But that's exactly the kind me, David and our Dr. wanted us to have. We're praying that things continue on that track.

Ian

This is my sweet little nephew that is 5 and this is his preschool picture. Isn't he cute?! I couldn't NOT share... :)

Getting Rounder

So I'm feeling quite round these days. My belly is beautiful and I love that my child continues to grow, as I do. He's letting me know he's there all the time with his butt, head, foot and whatever else he decides to use. His favorite is jamming what I believe to be his foot right into my rib cage. That feels great while I'm sitting down! :) With only 9 more weeks left though I'm sure the jabs and body rolls will only get more prominent.
We are still working on the nursery and hope to have it completed pretty soon. Monkey theme will soon take over in that space and I can't wait! But, I'm even more excited about our little guys arrival... it's coming up so fast now I hope we can get everything we need ready. Baby showers are starting to be planned, so that is exciting as well. We've registered and looked at every baby item and tried making the best decisions but WOW, there is a lot of stuff out there!
It's nice to know that the truly most important items needed are love, warm hugs and kisses for our son... these of which, we have an abundance of and can't wait to share them with him!