Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Week 34

It's hard to believe that Baby Montgomery will be making her appearance in just a few more weeks. With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, time is really flying by!! Nicholas and I are getting very excited and anxious at the same time. We are ready to meet our daughter for the first time but over whelmed with the idea of being parents. We both know it will be a welcomed life change, but knowing just how much our lives are about to change leaves us wondering... At 34 weeks, Baby Montgomery is about 19 inches long and roughly 5 pounds. She is fully developed and her main goal now is to pack on the pounds! She is expected to gain 1/4 to a 1/2 pound each week! AMAZING! This means that Mama is going to being gaining that weight as well! At this point it's welcomed!!

I debated about these belly shots for a few weeks! I wasn't sure if I'd be the type willing to share but I'm proud of the "bump!" I also think it will help you decide which option to vote for. I hope you notice there is a new pole to participate in! Place your bets, anything is possible! Starting December 4th I will be going to the doctor every week. I have appointments scheduled right up to the day before Baby Montgomery is born! Nicholas and I are also preparing to go to those ever informative and important classes in the month of December! Lots and lots of fun ahead! We are expecting to have one more ultrasound. I will find out on the 4th when that will be happening. :) Maybe then I'll feel more comfortable washing all of those super cute, SUPER PINK items.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Thank You, Nana and Mimzey!!

Just when I thought a baby could need no more Nana and Mimzey proved to me that what she really needed was a celebration with family! As parents, Nicholas and I feel so blessed to have such a supportive family! It was very comforting looking out at all of the beautiful smiling faces; faces our daughter will be surrounded and uplifted by. Nicholas and I both had the wonderful experience of growing up surrounded by Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, and lots of cousins to play with! As I looked around the room on Sunday, it became apparent that Nick and I will be able to provide that same experience for our little ones. There are no greater gifts!!! Our little one was blessed to have four Great Grandmothers at her shower on Sunday. Great Grandma Finerty, Great Grandma Newman, Great Grandma Powell, and Great Grandma Wine! She was supported by Great Aunt Teresa, Great Aunt Patti, Great Aunt Karen Sue, and Great- Great Aunt Sally. Not to mention all of the many cousins who were present, as well!!! Aunty Heather made the trip from Baltimore, Maryland, Grandma Newman came all the way from Florence, South Carolina, and Lori from Ashville, North Carolina. Everyone gathered at our house for the occasion. This was fantastic because everyone got to check out the nursery! It was a great day. I will remember it always. Thank you, Mimzey and Nana for all of your hard work to make the day so special!