Notice of Eviction

Dear Baby,
Unless you decide that you are going to pay us a visit early, you will be evicted on Friday morning. Sorry to rush you but these off and on contractions have got to become consistent. Therefore, you have 2 1/2 days to either show up on your own or we will force you out:).

Love,
Mom and Dad

Nursery Pictures.... made it before the babe came!

Shelf and Dresser


My father-in-law made the shelf for the nursery and he made the dresser years ago for Adam when he was little. He is quite the handy man!

Window View of nursery



Plaque


My father-in-law made this plaque for me, my Grandma Tate helped me get the vinyl lettering done and then I painted it and put it together. I was so excited to put this up in his room! So we'd better stick with "Steven" or the S will look a little funny!

Nursery from the door


Giraffe Picture Set


Found this giraffe at Hobby Lobby, painted it and added it to some picture frames! Another thing I was so excited about for the nursery!

Crib and Blanket


Changing Table


Bookshelf


I'm still feeling a lack of books here, but that's what I get for being a teacher. i couldn't have had a nursery without books.... I'm slightly obsessed:).

Nursery Wall


Made the frame and added the animals from the crib set.

Everything is finally all put together and I'm so excited to have it done. We're still just hanging out and finishing up last minute school stuff but we'll be sure to let you all know when little Steven makes his debut!

Maybe 1 more left.... most likely 2:)

I didn't post a picture because I look the same as last week only carrying lower. I had my appointment today and I'm a little over 1 cm and 65 % effaced. The baby has definitely dropped so I am waddling to the bathroom about every hour. It gave me some comfort knowing that I will have some more days to get my sub plans done and Adam's finals over with. The midwife told me that if I haven't had him by next Tuesday that they'll do a non-stress test to make sure he's okay and if I haven't had him within the next two weeks then they'll induce me.

I have a couple of projects that I'm finishing up for the nursery and then it will be all ready. My sister, Brooke, came with me to my school today to file away my 3 HUGE piles of papers that I have. I couldn't have done it without her! I also got to show my long term sub around my room so that she kind of knows where things are and how I run the day to day things. Adam's work is throwing us a shower this week or next, they are so kind, but that's what you get when you work with mostly women I guess:).

P.S. Just for the record- I think my procrastination habit has paid off with this baby because I still have plenty to keep me busy while we wait for him to make his debut!!! Just sayin'... maybe procrastination does serve a purpose. (My mom would definitely be laughing about this comment!)

2 More Left

Here we are at 38 weeks with two more to go! I had my appointment today and I was dilated to a whopping..... 1 cm!!! I am actually quite happy about it though because it is okay with me if this little man stays in for a couple more weeks. A few months ago I would have told you that I wanted him to come early but as we get closer I realize that the longer he stays in, the stronger and healthier he will be. I know that things can change quickly but for now we'll just plan on him around our due date! I'm working on finishing the nursery next week and will post pictures... still not completely done with my sub plans, but at least I've started, right?!

35 Weeks and More Pictures

35 weeks down...


5 more weeks to go and we are so excited! Braxton hicks contractions are coming more frequently and our little boy keeps busy inside my bump. He really likes to stretch one arm and one leg out at the same time, giving me a partially flat tummy:). I definitely feel like there are a million things to do to get ready for this baby, but we've got to take it one day at a time. We are super excited to meet our little boy and can't believe it is so close!

Crib and Crib Bedding


Nursery in the making...

Every blanket carries a story...

Every Blanket carries with it a story, whether it's homemade or bought. Here are some of the blankets that we have received for our little boy and the stories that go with them.

Blanket from Mom


I have really wanted a blanket from my mom, but seeing that the spirit world doesn't have Fedex, that was not going to happen. Then, as usual, Heavenly Father sent a tender mercy our way. Six years ago, my mom and Aunt Amy were at the fabric store when my mom found some fabric that she wanted to use to make my nephew, Parker (who was yet to be born), a blanket. Amy liked the fabric as well and decided to buy the same fabric and make it for her son Jake. She never ended up making that blanket. Six years later Amy used that same fabric to make me the same blanket as Parker's. I couldn't have asked for a more tender mercy than this one, that started 6 years ago. I snuggle with that blanket quite often and it brings comfort to the void that still aches for my mom. Thank you Amy! Words cannot express how this blanket touches my life and will touch the life of our sweet baby boy.

Tress' blanket


Again, Tress found this fabric before we were even pregnant and decided that it reminded her of Adam. She started making it before we found out we were having a boy and crossed her fingers that she would be able to give it to us soon. She spent a lot of time on it and kept us in suspense for months. After much anticipation we finally got it and we love it! It fits our little boy perfectly!

The fish blanket


As most of you know, Adam carried this fabric with him for 20 minutes before I consented to buy it and make a blanket. After a few trips to the store we finally found binding that matched. Although I'm not sure it will make many pubic debuts, I've grown to like it and Adam has grown to love it even more!

34.5 Weeks and counting....

So I haven't posted for awhile because the term ended and I had to get all of the late assignments graded and entered which took over my life for a few days. I've also been soooooo tired and have yet to take another picture to post. I promise to take a picture this afternoon and post it in all it's glory! :) My doctor moved away so I've started to go to a midwife near Orem Community Hospital. She is great and I'm excited that she'll be there for the entire experience as a support. She moved my due date from the 26th to the 19th based on the ultrasounds she's looked at, so technically I have one week less then I did before. I do realize though, that this baby will come when he comes and my due date is just a technicality. We are still set on Steven as his name, unless for some reason he doesn't look like a Steven when he comes out:). I'm so excited to meet him and see his little face! Only 5.5 weeks (plus or minus) and I still can't believe how close it is. Adam is so excited for this little boy but we are both anxious and nervous as well.
We've almost finished the nursery and I'll post some pictures of it soon. My family threw me a baby shower a few weeks ago and we got so many cute and much needed things for the wee babe! It has been a thrill to walk into his room and imagine a baby there, even though I know that my sleepless nights are coming up soon! I've been pretty blessed during this pregnancy and have been able to work and keep up with my schedule. I still feel like my body is slowly falling apart but I'm still trucking along!