Baby Shower @ 37 Weeks

Well, last week we hit a major milestone... 37 weeks.  Our little man is now considered full term, and if he comes now, it won't be considered preterm labor. :)

I guess this is what would be considered the "home stretch!"  It just feels so weird at this point to think it could be any day now... or... it could still be many weeks!

This week I was also blessed to have a wonderful baby shower.  My dear friends Kim, Kylene and Lisa worked together to put on a wonderful baby shower!

It was so wonderful to be able to gather with many friends and family members and celebrate our little guy... and they really blessed us with some great things, too! :)



An elephant bank for the elephant nursery.  Thanks, Bethany!



Gotta love the doggie outfit, thanks Sheila!

An elephant toy for our boy.  Thanks, Kylene!

Baby's first tuxedo?  :)  Thanks, Mom!

A fun and easy to grab ball.  Thanks, Melissa!

Lil' VT onsies!  Thanks, Aunt Judy!

Diaper Genie!  Woo!  Thanks, Rachel and Sarah! 

There were some other great things that didn't make it into a picture including lots of diapers and wipes, tons of baby toiletries, a baby bathrobe, cute outfits (including an "I'm a Great Catch" VT onsie), some sweet books (including 3 Baby's First Bibles!) and a really precious photo frame (which made me blubber and cry quite a bit). 

With one of the wonderful hostesses, Kylene. 

The wonderful and delicious cake made by Lisa!
Notice the baseball for Todd! :)

Me, my cake, and my big old baby belly!

All in all it was a fabulous Sunday afternoon!  I just can't believe how wonderful it was and how everyone really "showered" me with wonderful conversation, wishes for the baby and gifts galore!  I (and Todd and this baby) are truly blessed to have amazing families and amazing friends and coworkers! 

Just a few other notes from this week: 

Todd's parents got us a car seat/stroller combo which Todd has put together, fully read the manuals for, and gotten the base in the car... yes, we are now driving around with a car seat base in the backseat! :)

I had an appointment with my midwife today and I'm about half a centimeter dilated... so not much at all, but more than last time! :)

My sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew came to visit for Saturday night and Frosty was AMAZING.  She didn't get aggressive or mean with the kids... in fact, when she wasn't completely ignoring them she was bathing them with kisses! :) 

I learned at my baby shower that many people are wishing that our little man loves karaoke, grows tall (maybe even taller than Todd) and my personal favorite, respects board games! :) 

Halloween costume pictures to come soon! :)  Have a great rest of the week and weekend!