Jayna's World

Jayna's room is finished...sans tree. I just can't seem to get that damn thing painted!! But I'm working on it a little at a time and she'll have a tree soon enough...but probably not until after she gets here.

Chris has worked his ass off to give his favorite little girl a place she'll love. I can't take credit for hardly any of the work...except all of the choosing. I chose the furniture, bedding, curtains, rug, etc. with minimal help from anyone. I definitely had a vision when I chose things. So, here it is in all it's glory...(remember, some of these pictures may seem silly to you...but I'm a hardcore scrapbooker...)

The view from the door

Crib & Glider

Inside crib (of course I'll take that stuff out when she's in there!)

Dresser, shelves, swing

Cute little clothes that probably won't fit my chubby baby...

Ultrasound photo book and Jayna's first book (it's a wonderful book!)

Cute little birds and bugs on Jayna's swing

Desk my Grandpa made repurposed as a changing table

Things for changing in basket on changing table

"Daughters are a gift from the heart." How sweet!

Better Late Than Never

On July 19th, I had my baby shower. I know, I know...that was 2 weex ago! I haven't really felt like blogging for the past few weex. I've been busy getting things together, busy with a million appointments, and very very tired and exhausted. I can definitely tell that I'm getting close to delivering...I'm uncomfortable as hell and I'm ready for this part to be over!!

Anyhoozy, the baby shower was great!! I got to see some friends that I rarely see because we are all so busy or because we live far away from one another. I enjoyed everyone's company and the munchy food and the cupcakes...and all of the awesome gifts!! I got the travel system from my mom along with some other miscellaneous things. Chris' mom got us the high chair and the cutest little stuffed rattle dog. I got lots and lots of onesies and socks and lotions and soaps and such...all things I'll use. And I got the most awesome diaper cake from Kelly, the girl who does my hair!! I think it's the cutest diaper cake I've ever seen!! It's still assembled and on Jayna's dresser. I'll be sad the day I begin taking it apart, but happy to have all those diapers that I won't have to go out and buy!!

I've washed and gone through everything and have some things to exchange or return. I registered RIGHT after I learned that I was having a girl. I sort of wish I would've waited until a few weeks after that...when I learned alot of things about what to use/register for. There are things on my registry that I don't remember putting on there. I'm sure I did, but now that I have it, I know that I won't ever use it.

I am so very grateful to all the people who came and brought gifts and took time out of their lives to come celebrate with me. I have yet to write my thank you notes!! I'm slow! They are made and waiting for me to write in them, but I just haven't had the energy to begin! I hope to have it done by the end of the weekend. Thanks, everyone!!

Say Cheese!!

On Friday, July 18th, I had my maternity photo shoot. It was fun! A friend from high school owns a photography studio, so we even knew our photographer...which made things move a little more slowly (with all the chit-chat), but it made me more comfortable. And I was very sore the next day from all of the sitting down and getting up and contorting into different poses. When I saw the pictures, I decided that it was all worth it!

After all of the pics were taken, Chris and I got to see them all and decide if there were some that we loved or hated. I'm telling you, I look HUGE from some angles!! I know that I'm pregnant and, well, big, but some of the pictures just made me look gigantic! There are so many that I loved...I know I'll have a difficult time choosing. There are some of Chris and I that are just so sweet that they bring a tear to the eye. I can't wait to get the proofs! Thanks, Nikki!

An In-Between Post

My 32 weex appointment is today even though I am just one day short of 33 weex. This is the reason for my non-updating. I just decided to wait until the doctor visit to update...but I need some blog therapy TODAY!!

Things in the W household are going well. We have our new windows now that will be installed in the next couple of weeks. Our maternity pictures are on Friday. The baby shower is on Saturday. The art project for Miss Jayna's room is about one third complete. The glider is on it's way. The rug will be here today. Geez...things are really happening!! It's so nice to see things coming together so well! We may have gotten a slow start, but things are picking up now.

Tonight's plan is to work on a thank you note design and an announcement design. Yes, all thank you's and announcements will be handmade. Am I crazy? I think you all know the answer to that by now! I have taken advantage of the free labor of my mom and my sister-in-law who both so graciously accepted my offer to help make all of this handmade stuff...for free!! Yes, they are both helping for free. And I couldn't be more thankful for them. They have both made things a little easier on me through all of this. And I can't forget Aunt Mary! She's having my shower at her place and is doing all sorts of things to make it nice for me. Thanks, ladies!!

So, I only have 7 weex left...and that's if I make it that long!! I'm getting excited and nervous now. I'll be meeting with the doula and the pediatrician in the next couple of weeks, so those things will help put my mind at ease...a little. I also have breastfeeding class on August 7th. That should be interesting. I'm in the home stretch now! Eight months ago, I never thought I'd make it to here...