Dr Appt update and Nursery theme

We had a follow up with the high risk dr and OB today.  Things are going good and the dr said my cervix is okay, but he wants me to stay off my feet as much as possible.  I asked if I was clear to go shopping and he said no!  I guess I'll have to stick with online shopping for Christmas.  I go back in two weeks for another follow up. 

Steve will be painting the nursery this weekend.  We have the crib put together and the bedding picked out.  It's called 'Little Builder' by Eddie Bauer.  We are going with a Construction theme.  Steve loves to build so I thought this would be perfect for the nursery.  Steve will be building a dresser (out of Cherry wood) for the baby.  It won't match the crib, but it will be something that will last much longer and he will be able to use for years to come. 

(Picture of nursery from babies.r.us website)

My christmas cards have arrived from shut.terfly so I will start getting those out.  I am working with Mary at Bright Sunshine Designs for the baby shower invites (she designed my blog).  I am hoping to get those out in the next few weeks.  I am also having a shower at work and at church, all in January.  I still can't believe that it's finally going to be MY baby shower.  Every little girl dreams about her wedding day when she grows up.  Then after that, she dreams about her first baby.  I've dreamed and prayed for this for the past 8 years!!  It hasn't been an easy road, but it certainly has been the biggest faith challenging experience yet.  Every day is a blessing.

A Nice Surprise

Whenever I'm out shopping or browsing at baby clothes, I always think there are way  more cute baby girl clothes than there are boys clothes.  Girls are fun to dress up!  But since I won't be buying bows and tutu's anytime soon, I've been on the look out for cute boy stuff.  I was in Gymboree a few weeks ago looking for a fall dress for Abbey and I came across some baby boy things that were on clearance!  Of course I just had to get them.  

The boots are my absolute favorite!

I love the hat too, since I can't buy bows, I'm on the look out for cute hats.

 Steve made the monkey for baby when we were in Williamsburg.

Did I mention that I have the best husband in the world?  A few weeks ago I had to go out and run errands, but first I had to put Abbey and Steve down for a nap (you know how grouchy kids and husbands can get when they're tired). 

When I came home about 4 hours later, Abbey was very excited to show the 'surprise' that she and Steve had for me.  Instead of napping, they were busy working on my surprise.  I closed my eyes as they led me upstairs to the baby's future room. 

To my suprise, instead of napping, they spent the whole afternoon cleaning out all the junk stuff we had dumped stored in the spare room.  I was so happy and overwhelmed with love.  I know it was a lot of work for them (mostly Steve).  He basically moved everything out of the room into the basement. 

And this was all that was left in the room.

The doggie blanket was from my awesome neighbor who is always so thoughtful. There's also a little green book of Abbey's that she wanted to give the baby.

We literally have a clean state now to start the nursery!  I was really starting to stress about having to clean up that room (aka my 'closet' as Abbey called it).

I didn't get a picture of the room before, but I was able to get a picture of all the junk stuff that occupied the room.  It's quite embarrassing!!!

 The furniture that occupied the room, a bookcase and the dresser Steve made for me when we first got married.  I am not looking forward to going through all this stuff, but I know it has to be done...eventually. 

I am grateful for a thoughtful husband and niece who loves me enough to work so hard so I wouldn't have to stress too much.  I love them so much and count my blessings every day to have them in my life!