When will we meet her?

So, last week, Josh and I went in for my weekly checkup AND for an ultrasound that our doctor ordered. She wanted to see exactly how big Libby was measuring b/c she said my stomach was measuring very large. The ultrasound showed that last week she was 7 lbs. 6 oz. We were told that the US can be a pound or two off in either direction, but the doctor said given the size of my abdomen, she's guessing it's either accurate, or she's a bit heavier than that!! Hello....
She brought up the subject of a C section in case that becomes a possibility. She said b/c of my small frame, a regular birth might not be an option at the time of delivery b/c of her size. I wasn't even thinking along the lines of a section, ever! I did read up on it though and at least feel educated on the subject in case that's what has to occur.
I'm 38 weeks today and tomorrow I have another checkup with the doctor. She'll measure my belly again and I guess tell me her thoughts. Then the following Tuesday, (39 weeks), she's ordered another US to see how much larger the baby has grown. This will confirm a C section delivery (and we'll have an actual date), or will tell her that we're good to go naturally. It's all just so UP IN THE AIR! These last two weeks will be the waiting game, I have a feeling.
The good news is, Libby could come tonight and this house would be geared up and ready for her arrival. The nursery is finished head to toe (chair and ottoman were picked up yesterday) and I have all the diapers and baby wipes to last, hmmm.... two weeks? :) Yea, those don't last very long. I have our hand sanitizer out for when guests visit and my good friend Elizabeth set up our Meals To Go-where friends choose a date to bring over a dinner so we don't have to cook for a while. My parents are on call for the first week and then we'll have a couple days with just Libby and then Josh's mom and sister are on call for the following week. We should be in good hands. :) Now all we need is Elizabeth Cohn Phillips!!!

Erin's Showers

I am a lucky girl. I had two baby showers for Libby. One was last Friday, February 19th, My LAST DAY OF TEACHING, and the other was the next day on Saturday. My team at work really made my shower special. Genetia on the kindergarten team, made me a diaper cake and Brooke had the cutest little favors made up; a picture of pregnant me on a bag of microwavable popcorn with the words "Please pop before March 23, 2010." So funny. Tricia made adorable pink and white cupcakes with a teeny pacifier on the top of each one. They went all out for me and it made me feel really special.
Then on Saturday, Mollie, my dear dear friend from Winston Salem, Ashley, my dear friend from Ocala Florida, and my dear sis had a bbay shower for me at Meg's house. When I got there, the three of them were busy decorating with Lily Pulitzer decorations that Ashley had brought. Meg made me a diaper cake, totally adorable. She also put together little candy pacifiers that were sprinkled over the food table. Everything was done to perfection and I was all smiles that day. There were nearly 30 women there to help me celebrate the arrival of little Libby and when I looked around the room, it was such a special feeling to be able to say that they were all there to support me and love me. I received some very amazing gifts. Here are some pictures of both showers.

34 weeks

34 weeks pregnant

We had a great evening at Elizabeth and Ben's house for dinner. Surrounded by good friends and good food. It's getting harder to sit for any lengths of time and uncomfortable after eating food. :) It's all worth it and I know as soon as I see my little baby girl, I'll forget about all the uncomforts of pregnancy, but I'm getting H U G E !!! Everyone is thinking she'll be gracing us with her presence earlier than March 23rd, so we'll see.

The Nursery thus far....

32 weeks preggo! Plus some 4D ultrasound photos from 29 weeks

Just 8 weeks to go...

Well...I have about 8 weeks to go until our precious new little baby arrives into our heart and home. Josh puts his hand on my stomach when we're going to bed each night and we both marvel at the wonderful miracle growing inside my body. It's the truest and purest of miracles and we are both so so blessed to have had it come so easily to us. Libby will be given so much in her life and we are the lucky parents who have been chosen to give it to her. Don't even get me started on the word "Parent." It's just too fantastical of an idea for me to even imagine myself as a parent. I know I will make that transformation when the time finally arrives and it is a wonderful feeling. Watching my twin sister and her husband transform into these wonderful caretakers and providers is just amazing. I love seeing them with Colston and imagining what life will be like for me and Josh.
Just 8 more weeks to go before we have this little blessing enter our lives and I can't wait....