Stressing a Bit

I woke up this morning with high expectations for myself.  I was going to run lots of errands to get organized for Emmalyn, clean the carpet, organize all of her stuff, send some stuff off at the post office, wash the sheets and the list goes on and on.

Well, apparently Emmalyn had other plans.  The started with lots of nausea and a constant headache.  While I was sitting on the couch waiting for the zofran to start working I made a list of the things that need to be done (Okay, that I'd like to get done) before Emmalyn's arrival, and it is long!  I realize that there is no way I'm going to be completely prepared for her, but I'd like to have my ducks in a row, ya know?

We still have no pack-n-play, no high chair, no crib mattress, no swing and time is running out.  The money that goes into this one small being is just crazy!  I'll be 34 weeks tomorrow and cannot wait to meet her, but my nesting, if that's what you want to call it, is getting the best of me.

At the moment the nursery is a disaster and my plans are coming together extremely slowly.

So, it looks a little better now, but still very unorganized.  Any advice or words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated.  And prayer for peace.

Kayla : )

1000 Gifts

31. Laughing and cuddling with my dogs

32. afternoon naps with my husband

33. Getting to spend some much needed time with my best friends!

34. imagining how I am going to feel when I first see my daughter

35. seeing my husband chow down on the dinner I made

36. crossing items off my to-do list

37. Getting a compliment from a stranger

38. Having my brother call me to go on a date with him

39. pulling clean dishes out of the dishwasher

40.  Walks at night in the summer when the world seems so still

Kayla : )

Got a fever???

Does anyone have baby fever from this blog yet?  This post might send you over the top...If not, I've got more cuteness coming.

Meet Ellasyn.  Her mother, Elizabeth, and I lived together in college and have lots of memories...Now we are expanding our families together within weeks of each other.  While I was in SC Ellasyn decided to make her world debut, so I got to meet her!  Of course I couldn't wait to take some pictures.

I just think this is precious. She has long fingers like her momma!

Also while in SC, I met up with my friend April who is due with yet another girl just a week before Emmalyn is due.  I finally got to meet her sweet husband Stephen.  April mentioned a while back that she liked one of the mod podge frames I decorated in Emmalyn's room, so I thought I'd make her a couple of things for Ansley's room.

Here, is a picture frame I mod podged and personalized for Miss Ansley.  I LOVE it - if I do say so myself!

Next I decorated this plaque.  After I took the picture I added green ribbon through the top holes so that I could be hung.  I told April she could either use it as is as door decor or hot glue/staple two rows of ribbon to the bottom for a bow holder.  Now, I'm off to make one for Emmalyn.

Kayla : )

Surprise Baby Sho(o)wer

Last Friday, the always thoughtful Crissy Skelly, with the help of a few others, managed to throw me a surprise baby shower.  Apparently the plans had been in the making for quite some time and everyone around me knew about it.  These folks are pretty good at keeping things on the down low - we all know that I'm not!

Here is an extremely unflattering picture of me walking into the dining room where everything was decorated and there were about 14 of my Alabama friends smiling and yelling, "SURPRISE!"

After we all got some food and sat in our seats and I got asked about a dozen times if I was really surprised, I started to open all of Emmalyn's presents.  I got some help from Ethan, you might have seen him once or twice on this blog already.

Here is a picture of me trying to figure out if this adorable strawberry onesie will fit Emmalyn.  June got the outfit because she said it reminded her of Caleb and me.  Apparently anytime we have people over my desserts have included strawberries - told you I've been craving fruit the whole pregnancy!  I also just think the expression on my face that Sarah caught is hilarious!

Before everyone started dispersing we had to get a group shot.  This is the amazing group of ladies that I have the privilege of knowing while living in Alabama.  We are all in the same boat and it is great to know Godly women who understand the importance of attempting to be a good wife to a  man who flies 9 million dollar army aircrafts!

Sarah wanted to get a picture of me and all of Emmalyn's loot!  This kid is so loved by so many already and God is obviously blessing her even before she takes her first breathe of air.

And here is the spread.  Everyone pitched in to help make things and the cupcakes were from Cupcakes Ya'll.  A quaint little shop that I have been wanting to try.  They were amazing!

You might be wondering about the title.  Well, you see, Crissy bought a string sign that was supposed to say Baby Shower, but apparently there was a small typo and it really read, Baby Shoower.  I thought it was funny and very memorable!

Kayla : )

1000 Gifts

So, this week I'm in South Carolina for one last lone trip before Emmalyn's arrival.  So far I've had so much fun and there is still so much to look forward to - although I am missing my husband.  So, until I find time to upload all my pictures, you get the weekly One Thousand Gifts.

21. Getting to my destination on a long trip safely

22. Having my nephew talk to "Baby Poco" and see how excited he is about her

23. scented candles

24. Laughing with my brother

25. Hitting the pillow at the end of the day

26. My blanket - yes, I have a blanket that my grandmother gave me a few years ago that is so soft and I love it.  I brought it to SC with me because it smells like home.

27. Catching up with friends

28. Surprises from good friends

29. Relaxing with my Real Simple magazine

30. Summer rain

Kayla : )

Pregnancy Survey

How far along?   31 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss:  Well.... I don't really want to say, but 30 pounds so far.  It is really hard for me to look at myself and feel pretty with that much extra weight on me.  I'm really hoping the Doc is right when he tells me he thinks most of it is fluid/swelling that will come off quickly and its not just him trying to be nice.  I guess I'll have to wait to see.
Maternity clothes? Still loving my cotton dresses and skirts.  Everything else is Maternity
Stretch marks?   Still none - working hard every morning to keep it that way
Sleep:  I sleep so hard!!!!!!!!  I get up about every hour to hour and a half to use the bathroom, but have no trouble going back to sleep right away.  I can sleep anytime!!!!
Best moment this week: getting more of the nursery done.  I finished painting my old dresser and bought some cubbies to go in Emmalyn's closet that houses canvas baskets that I'll keep extra blankets etc in.
Movement:  YES!!!!!  Her feet are loving my right side and I can tell when she is poking her butt out because my belly is lopsided.  

Cravings:  MILK and fruit still.  I also am loving small amounts of dark chocolate too.
Gender:   GIRL!!!! - Emmalyn!
Labor Signs:  None
Belly Button in or out?  still in... getting flatter.  Caleb still does his weekly finger check
What I miss: energy!!!  I have the desire to do certain things like walk outside, housework, taking pictures, but after just a few minutes I get tired!

What I am looking forward to:  traveling to SC to see all my great friends and family and have a baby shower to celebrate the little life growing inside me.
Weekly Wisdom: I'm looking more and more like my mom!!!!
Milestones: single digit week countdown.  5 weeks to full term and 8 weeks to her due date!

Also, last weekend Caleb and I got some maternity pictures taken.  I was going to do them with our regular photographer, Sara Parker, but Caleb would not be able to be there with me, so I just asked a co worker who loves to take pictures if she would be interested in taking some for us.  She gladly agreed to, and I love them!  Other than the fact that I look like an Ox wearing a white dress, the pictures are great!  Hopefully Emmalyn will appreciate them one day.

Kayla : )

Emmi's Nursery...So Far

Here are a few pictures from the nursery so far.  

This is the area bedside the rocker.  I still need to iron the curtains and table cloth, but I put it together just to see what it would look like.  

And this is my dresser from way back when that I painted and added new hardware.  It is very shabby chic and girly and I love it!!!!

I will be heading to SC next week and will return with the crib bedding so I can finish that area of the room.  Can't wait to see it all put together!

Kayla : )