Friends and Family Shower

What a busy week - I finished up work, we hosted a bunch of friends for the hockey game and then today was my shower for friends and family. When I initially heard the date I didn't think that I would make it that long but I managed to hang off! My sisters, Sonja, my Mum and my Mother-in-Law did a fantastic job with the day. I just wish that I had had a bit more energy! The day felt a little like groundhog day since it hasn't really been that long since the same group of people gathered for my wedding shower. I felt really spoiled yet again and received a ton of stuff for the new baby. There were also lots of games (my favourite!) unfortunately I didn't do very well which I blame on my pregnancy brain.

We had a beautiful cake from the Rideau bakery which was awesome - Matt devoured the leftovers pretty quickly. And the cupcakes were devoured by me for breakfast for a few days following!

I spent quite a lot of time after the shower getting everything ready to wash so that it would be ready for the new baby - I just hope the energy holds out so that I can put it all away!

First Baby Shower

I had my first official baby shower today courtesy of my coworkers at the RCMP. I have been pregnant the entire time I have been with the department and my coworkers have been incredibly supportive of me. Although the shower wasn't a surprise, they managed to surprise me throughout - first with the location. We almost didn't make it to the right restaurant but thankfully my memory for something kicked in and we made it fashionably late. Judith surprised me by inviting my Mum along for the shower. They were determined to wear me out opening gifts, with each box being wrapped about 1/2 dozen times each. Everyone was extremely generous - at the shower, I got a few necessities and then a gift certificate to St. Laurent so that I can go out and shop for any remaining things that I made need. I'm hoping to go out a few weeks after the baby is born and combine a shopping trip with a visit into the office so that everyone can meet the baby.

Back in Business

Well it took a couple a tries but we have finally figured out what the user name and password is so that we can start updating our blog information again. Mental note - do not set up accounts where you need to remember new information when you have pregnancy brain.

The pregnancy is progressing along - I'm just over 34 weeks now so not long to go. The baby is growing like a fiend; my stomach is noticeably growing day to day. Our last ultrasound indicated that we are expecting a little butterball with an anticipated birth weight of over 9lbs. At that appointment he had already gained more than I had!

The nursery is almost complete. Matt and my Mum spent two weeks painting the nursery two shades of beige - it has three horizontal stripes that wrap around the room. We're just waiting for Mum and Dad to paint and recover the rocking chair that my Mum used for me when I was a baby and then we'll be able to take some photos to post. It is definitely not a typical baby room but I figure that I'll be the one spending the most time appreciating it initially.

I'm down to half days at work now which is making a big difference for my energy level. I should be able to finish everything still but I won't have to spend my evenings in pain from sitting in an office chair all-day. I count the days remaining on a regular basis - only 21 left to go!

Now that we're back in business, we'll try to update on a more regular basis. I hope to have some pictures soon to share.