Packin...

"I Never!"

So, many of you who have known me for awhile know that I have this sort of list of things that I will "never" do (or never again.) Some of them include: own a mini van, own a brown trench coat, wear wooden ABC jewelry, and maybe even at the top of the list is...wear nude panty hose. It's just a matter of principle. There are some things you just never do. (no offense to those of you who do the above...this is my list.)

...Well...I guess you never say never. My friend "Dr." Kelli the PT has been listening to the woes of my pregnancy since the beginning and giving me her expert advice. Recently she suggested compression socks for my swelling. Medical professionals wear them when they are on their feet all day. So I was expecting athletic socks of some sort, but upon my visit to CVS pharmacy I learned that they are, in fact, nude hose.

I had to make a life decision right there...keep the rule on my list...or be able to walk.

And here we go...

Fun times in nude hose!

Barefoot and Pregnant...

We all thought that "barefoot and pregnant" was a joke. I am finding it absolutely is NOT a joke! I can hardly bear to wear shoes at this point. I am thinking that the only thing that would be good about being prego in the summer heat...flip flops.
My feet are huge and hurt! Can't wait for this part to be over.

(...for those of you who will worry at the idea of my feet swelling...the Doc says it is totally normal and everything is o.k.)

You asked for it!

You've been asking for pictures of the prego. Here you go! HUGE!

For baby Audrey...

We thought we would show baby Audrey what a day in our life looks like before she arrives... and what she has to look forward to.

Do you think this pitiful puppy is going to be jealous of the new baby?

Daddy is going to have 3 spoiled girls!

A few good pics from Boston Shower and our "Babymoon" in Western Ma.

Single Digits!

So we're down to single digits now - less than 10 weeks left! We can't believe it, and cannot wait! We've now taken our "prepared labor class" which we both actually enjoyed (it didn't freak us 0ut.) And we just took an infant CPR class which was really helpful. Our nursery is really coming together - a few trips to walmart, target and babies r us left to go and we'll be set.

Last week we took our "babymoon" to the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. We stayed in a nice bed and breakfast and relaxed for a few days. It was nice to get away.

When we returned our closest friends, Becca and Travis and their baby Evan came in town to visit us for our church baby shower. It was so nice to have them! And baby Evan got to try out some of our baby gear.

Saturday was our Hope Fellowship Baby Shower, hosted by Connie, Brandy and Joy. It was so nice! So girly and fun. They had it set up like a tea room. All the ladies (about 35 of us) sat at different tables with beautiful china and tea pots. We had brunch and I went around to visit each table and open gifts from those at each table. It was very different - perfect for me and baby girl Douglas. As girly as it gets! Brandy, Connie and Joy did such a great job and I really really appreciated it.

While the girls "showered" the guys all played paint ball. How perfect is that for Troy? They had a great time.

And now the countdown is on. We'll keep you posted on what the Dr. is saying.

Here are some shower pics and one from our trip to the Berkshires (prego me by a covered bridge.)