Sixteen Weeks

This week has been very busy for Matthew and I. We were blessed to have his parents come down and visit for a few days. The whole thing was very laid back and relaxing, but I still feel like I need to stop and breathe. We got a ton of baby stuff, and I feel like we're almost ready, at least in the nursery department.

Matthew's sister in law gave us her old bassinett. Which is awesome, because it was something that didn't fit into the budget, so we just weren't going to buy one. Usually you only use it for the first few months, and don't really get your moneys worth. So we were very excited to hear that she was willing to let us use it.

My sister sent down a bunch of stuff; maternity clothes and baby clothes and a carrier, as well as some books and fun stuff.

And this parents surprised us by taking us out on a rainy day to go crib shopping! We had planned on budgeting for one ourselves here in the next few months, but it was such a huge blessing to have them take some of the stress away like that. The crib wasn't in stock at the store, so we ended up ordering it in. It should be here in a few weeks... but we were able to take the crib mattress home (not that it does much good right now anyway).

And my mom is determined to buy the bedding set this weekend, although we don't need it for another few months. Then we just have to find a rocking chair, and if we can afford it, a changing table. :) Seeing the whole room come together like this is so exciting. I keep just walking in there and looking around in awe. Sometimes I can't believe I'm going to be a mother, its so incredible.

Now both Matthew and I are back to work, and I am reminded this week again of how blessed we truly are. My husband is really stepping up and taking initiative, I'm so proud of what he's done the past few years. First for him, then for us, and now for the baby and future family. He's my husband, my man, and he's really filling his shoes out well. :)

I think I might make a snow cone with the new snow cone maker my mom sent up with Rob and Lyn. :) My husband thought it was so random, but I got really excited about it.

Sorry there isn't much news about the baby itself, we have a doctors appointment on Tuesday (the 13th) so I should update and let you guys know what's going on. As far as I know everything is fine... a healthy little baby growing a ton and making me eat and pee way too often.