Of A Different Spirit

Although it has been a month since my last post, not much has changed. Doctor appointments are still going well. I am still working from my office half days and working from home half days. Caleb's work ups are always good as are mine. We are up to weekly appointments now and if I go into labor my doctor won't stop it. I think I have a little time before that happens though. Caleb moves a lot. He doesn't kick as much as he just stretches and turns. Tomorrow we are going for an ultrasound to see how big Caleb is getting to be, so if we get any pictures we will be sure to post them. I am feeling well. Except for achy joints, some swelling in my feet, and being tired I feel good and for that I am very grateful. As promised, I have included a picture of myself.

Well, on to the pictures. This past weekend has been quite active, but so much fun. We had two showers and set up the nursery. Both Keith and I were really tired by the time we were done, but it was the good kind of tired. The showers were both so much fun. Thanks to everyone who planned. All of your hard work has not gone unnoticed. And thanks to everyone who came as well as those who couldn't come, but were thinking about us. All of you have helped so much in preparing for Caleb and we are so thankful to all of you.

The pictures below are pictures of the nursery. My sister, Abby and sister-in-law, Jessica were both so sweet to help me set up the room. My mom has been helping me for the last little while with Caleb's clothes and was able to finish that up on Monday. We have been so blessed to receive a lot of clothes from those who have children that have grown out of the sizes that we now need. It has been more wonderful than what I can say to not have to worry about buying an entire wardrobe for Caleb. I am so excited to have his room ready. It is certainly something that I can now get off of my mind. It will change somewhat after he gets here. The pack n play will be in the living room instead of in the nursery and the bassinet will be in our bedroom. We will be getting a crib in October or so because Consumer Reports says that is the best time to buy baby gear. We will also probably get a changing table at that time as well. The pack n play has a changing table that will be fine for right now. I am very happy with it. I'm sure that some of you have noticed there are stuffed animals in the bassinet. I'm not going to keep them in there, I promise. I just thought it looked cute.

Of course, the Pooh Bears aren't the only things that have been "hanging out" in the bassinet. My cat Pippin has found the bassinet to be a great cat bed. We now keep it behind a closed door so that he doesn't do that any more, but I have to admit it was adorable. We will have to be sure to prevent him from getting in the bassinet or crib with Caleb He has been quite clingy lately and is having to adjust to some changes. I think he will be okay though. Keith's cat Churchill doesn't seem to care, but loves to play with all of the new stuff.

Well, I think that is everything. I know it is really long, but we've been kind of busy and I wanted to share it with everybody. Enjoy the pictures!!!