Quick Post...

Nothing new to report from the doctor yesterday. No progress, but honestly, we weren't really expecting any at this point. She is measuring right at 37 weeks, which we will be tomorrow. We go back next Wednesday at 10am!

36 Weeks & Counting...

Well, here we are at 36 weeks...I feel like she's grown a BUNCH over the past week or so. Here's a picture taken before church yesterday:

Last week marked my last week of work at Immanuel. I'm going to miss my co-workers there a lot! On Thursday, they did a "good-bye/baby shower" luncheon for me....it was so nice of them to do that. The food was yummy, the cake EXCELLENT, the table decorations adorable, and the fellowship with my co-workers priceless! :) John was able to come and we had fun visiting and opening gifts. Once again, we are so blessed to have such wonderful, loving, giving friends. The IBC staff went in together and got us our pack & play....this is above and beyond anything I ever expected! Here's a picture of it:

Here's a few other pictures from the shower @ IBC:

The yummy cake--it was strawberry, my favorite! :)

Getting Avery's book collection started

One of the cute diaper cakes (there were 2!) and some fun "accessories" for Avery!

We head to the doctor Wednesday morning, so hopefully I will be able to update after that with something new! :)

August Babies Bring July Showers!

We are getting closer and closer to Miss Avery's arrival!! On Friday of this week, we'll hit 36 weeks and we are now on weekly visits to the doctor and on this past Monday's visit, he told us that she is in the head down position, but that's about all the progress we have at this point. We go back next Wednesday, so we'll see what he has to say at that appointment.

We've been busy around our house trying to get things ready for her arrival...we are nearly finished with her nursery...just have a few more things to get on the walls. I think my "nesting instinct" kicked in and so I've been cleaning things out and getting rid of stuff we DON'T need! I even got J in on it this past weekend and he helped me clean out all the kitchen cabinets and re-organize them....I'm sure he was "thrilled", but he never complained about it! :)

On July 11th, some of my dearest friends threw a shower for Avery. It was WONDERFUL! I had so much fun and really enjoyed visiting with everyone who came. We received lots of great things for Avery--bathtub, bottles, lots of diapers, stationary entertainer, and LOTS of other stuff. Here's a few pictures:

Opening presents

LOVE this frame!

My wonderful hostesses and some of the best friends a girl could ever ask for: Amy (& Evie); Mary (& Caleb); Alicia; Allison; Jennifer (we missed Michelle & Elizabeth!)

On July 15th, John's co-workers gave him a "Daddy" shower. I got to go and be a part of it, but since I've been doing all the present opening, I let him do all the opening at this one! :) He also received some good "Daddy advice". :) It was a lot of fun and we had some YUMMY strawberry cupcakes! Avery received lots of fun presents--a stroller, diaper bag, cute outfits & bibs, and quite a few other things.

Opening presents

The wonderful diaper bag we received--I love it!

Umbrella stroller--this was my pick on the registry! :)

A fun picture from the shower on the 11th...my friend, Mary, is due with little Caleb, on July 3oth--We can't wait to meet Mr. Caleb, Avery's future playmate & nursery buddy at church, next week!!

We are so very blessed to have such wonderful family & friends who are supporting us and praying for us during this new transition in our lives!! Avery is already one very loved little girl...we can't wait for her to get here so we can physically love on her! :) I promise to update next week after our doctor visit...maybe we'll have some new info!!