Nate and Christiana

So, I’m now at 38 weeks, only 2 weeks to go (more or less!). I thought it would be fun to give another visual progression of my pregnancy, especially since Baby could come any day now! My technologically savvy husband created this animated version, beginning with 12 weeks, ending with 38 weeks, and then going backwards again to the 12 weeks, etc.

It’s amazing to see how much I’ve grown! My doctor’s appointments have been consistently positive, and it looks like Baby has done her little flip, head pointed downward, preparing for the big day. The larger I get, the more difficult it is to stay comfortable, especially during the sleeping hours, but besides being perpetually exhausted and having swollen feet, things are going well! We are so grateful for your continued prayers on our behalf!

12 weeks – 38 weeks

We’ve finished the “temporary” nursery, and with two weeks to spare until the due date (October 3rd). The inspiration came from our friends, Kevin and Jean, who painted an adorable monkey mural on their nursery wall. I found the Mod Pod Pop Monkey design at Babies “R” Us. We went with a gender neutral theme, in case there are any baby boys in our future. For furniture, we have Nate’s baby cradle, on loan from his parents, my grandmother’s old rocking chair, a family heirloom dresser as the changing table, and Johnny’s white dresser for the baby clothes etc. (The antique dresser smelled musty so I didn’t want to put baby stuff in there). It’s an eclectic, but fun assembly! More recently, I decided that the walls needed some artwork, so I busted out my old brushes and did a few acrylic paintings to match the Pop Monkey design. Even though we’ll only be here until January, it is so wonderful to have this temporary nursery. I am grateful to my parents for letting us take over yet another room…We are now living in three of the bedrooms! Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Nate’s baby cradle, constructed by his grandfather

The changing station

Deedie’s rocking chair (my maternal grandmother), next to my parents’ book case

The artwork above the cradle

The artwork above the changing station

We enjoyed a wonderful time of food, fellowship and fun with two couples: Ben and Bonnie (and their son, Holden) and David and Pamela. These are Nate’s childhood friends, and they have welcomed me into the group with open arms. This gathering was particularly special because all three couples are pregnant! I’m in my 3rd trimester, Bonnie is in her 2nd, and Pamela, in her 1st.