29 week preggo pic, nursery pictures and random thoughts

Well I haven't been very good about getting my picture taken every four weeks like I was doing before. This one was taken at 29 weeks and my next set was taken during our maternity photo session at 35 weeks. I do promise there will be at least one more and if we have to take it in the hospital parking lot, we will :-)

This is a close up of the quilt that my mother-in-law made for baby G.

Looking through the door of the nursery

Moses basket and blank wall where photos will be hung soon!!!

Crib and above the crib will be hung the baby's name

Play and book cube as well as rocker

Closer look at crib

It is funny how there are times in life when you know you are on the verge of huge changes but you either don't allow yourself to think about the changes much or you just focus on the excitement. I remember feeling this way before I married Matthew. I knew that BIG changes were going to take place in my life and not everyday would be marital bliss, but at the time I was focused on wedding plans and all the fun adventures we would have together that I wasn't really nervous.

When you find out you are pregnant, you have nine, almost ten months to wait. It seems like forever, especially when you don't feel the greatest in the beginning. Then I reached the half way milestone and thought I had plenty of time to prepare myself for motherhood. The bedrest definitely helped me slow down and think about what my life would look like in the future. I am glad I had that time to relax, read good books on parenting and especially spend some time at Jesus feet reading His word and praying.

Now, as I sit here typing with baby due anytime, I can't help but be excited. I am so glad that God promises to be with me through everything. Yes, I know there will be many hard days, sleepless nights and days when I feel selfish and just want to be by myself. I also know that most days will be filled with times God will use me to teach my children about His ways. To love on them and play with them. I will get to hear their laughter and listen to their funny words. So ready or not, here I stand on the edge of motherhood knowing that life will drastically change, but change for the better!!!!

Now if I could only bypass the Labor and Delivery part :-)

Baby News!!!

I am officially off bedrest as of today. Had a doctors appointment today and found out that baby is head down (yeah!!! up until now baby has been head up). My doctor also told me that baby's head is engaged and I am 1.5-2cm and 50% effaced. She thinks baby Gault will probably be here within a couple weeks. I still am kinda in shock. As of this morning I was preparing myself for another month to go. We should probably get that car seat installed this weekend, what do you think :-). Just wanted you to know the latest news.

A note for all you couponers

There is a lady is my Bible Study group who just told us all today that she has turned all the extra things she gets for free while couponing into a ministry for those in need. When she hears about a family in need, she puts together baskets of food and personal items which she has gotten through couponing. She has a Facebook page called Heaven's Storeroom. I would encourage any of you out there who coupon or know someone who does to check her out. I know lots of people end up with things that they don't need or can't give away. She will take what you have and give it to families in need.