Induction and Thanksgiving

This time tomorrow I will be in the hospital and hopefully having a baby soon! Dr. A is inducing tomorrow and Peter and I are so excited to finally meet Preston. This means I will be in the hospital on Thanksgiving but I can't think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving. Talk about something to be thankful for! Wish us luck!

Preston's Nursery

Preston's nursery is almost done, finally. I tried to use things we already had instead of buying all new stuff. Some of my projects were a complete fail but others turned out better than I thought. 

Gammy bought the crib and bedding. We found the bedding at Land of Nod. I love the colors and how calming they care. Hopefully Preston snoozes well in this crib!

I already had these frames sitting in the closet. At one of my baby showers all the guests filled out cards with "Wishes for Preston." I wanted a way to display them and I like the way it turned out. I could only use 9 but eventually I want to take them all and make a book. They are really sweet and make me cry when I read them. Pregnancy hormones? 

This is the glider area. The glider is the only thing Peter and I bought. I think it was worth it because of  how comfy it is. I bet we spend many hours in it. Grandma Celia bought the rug and lamp. I think they add a nice touch. We already had this little table. I bought it year ago for $2 at a garage sale. All it needed was some paint. It is amazing what a little paint can do. 

We already had this bookshelf. All it needed was some white paint. We knocked out all the painting in one day. My Mom, Granny, Poppy, Peter and I all painted the walls, bookshelf and changing table the same day. The bookshelf is still a work in progress. We need more books. I hope Preston loves to read. I plan to read to him every night in the glider.

The changing table was Peter's desk in college. We just painted it and added new knobs. Brie's dad built the changing pad box that sits on top of it. The basket is full of diapers and lotion. 

Preston, I hope you love your nursery and enjoy being in it as much as I do. Sometimes I just sit in the glider and think about how it is going to be when you're finally here. We are so excited and counting down the days. Everyone keeps betting if you're going to be here before Thanksgiving. According to Dr. A you are going to make your appearance this week! 

Baby Showers

Preston and I have been lucky enough to have 3 baby showers! How crazy is that? My best friends hosted the first one. My Godmother, Aunt Net, hosted the second one. And my amazing work friends hosted my third one. They were all perfect and everyone has been so generous.

Unfortunately, I only have pictures from the first one. I need to work on taking more pictures, especially when Preston arrives. Stef, Elizabeth, Lindsey, Brie, Ally and Cheryl did such a great job. Aunt Lindsey came all the way from Arkansas just to host the shower.

This is the food table. It was delicious! The baked brie was my favorite.

The cake was so cute and yummy. Peter and I enjoyed leftovers for days.

Did you know Peter LOVES shower food?  My mom and Aunt Net made sure to send home left over shower food so Peter wouldn't be left out. Gammy is always looking out for Peter, especially when it comes to food. My work friends sent home red velvet cake also, my  favorite!

The "pregnant punch" was my favorite. I am going to have to get the recipe from Cheryl. 

 

Preston received so many gifts! He is such a lucky little guy already. He is set when it comes to baby goodies and clothes. Peter and I haven't had to really buy anything. We can't thank our friends and family enough for everything they have done for us. Gifts and love have come from all over the country and world, from Seattle, to San Antonio to Switzerland. RB even gave Preston a gift.

And in case you were wondering.....25 more days!