3 more weeks to go!

As we approach THE DAY - I found myself more and more excited about meeting this little human that has taken over my body. I can't wait to see her.

I have been feeling more and more anxious lately - like time cannot go by any faster. I wanted to move on to the motherhood part. I want to fast forward to the giving birth and all the pain and aches associated with labor. The more I know about the child delivery process, the more it freaks me out.

I have been on maternity leave now for 7 business days. I thought I was going to be able to do more at home, but of course, as soon as I go on leave - my body starts falling apart. I have a severe case of carpal tunnel and my wrists are in so much pain - that it hurts to even just un-snap my bra hooks. My hands are numb. My feet are swollen. I waddle around the house like a big disabled elephant (literally!). The last 6 weeks of pregnancy is definitely uncomfortable, to say the least.

Well, at least we finished her nursey. Progress! Yey - we can check that off our list. We are still in search of a few minor items (just as a little bookcase) but for the most part - it is done!

See you in approximately 3 weeks, baby girl. Don't get too big in there.

Nola's Baby Shower

Our families and close friends hosted a beautiful baby shower for Norm & I, in celebration of our soon-to-arrive baby girl Nola. It was held at the Mayfair Park in Lakewood. It was a sunny Saturday, wonderfully spent with family and friends - many of whom I have not seen for months and months. The food was great. The gifts were so super cute. Most important of all, it was nice to see and catch up with my friends whom I have not seen in awhile.

Raaz was there with her family. I missed her dearly. Angelica was there with her baby boy Jakey. Sherry got us the cutest looking lady bug three tier cake I have ever seen. She holds a big space in my heart as the sweetest and one of my most dedicated friends - the kind you keep for a lifetime. I finally got to meet her sweetie - Raul. Terry came by - she came all the way from Northern Cal & was just here for the weekend! Maria who has been M.I.A. for awhile was there with her hubby. It was definitely nice to see her. Jan and Jay were there. Jan made the cutest little favors. She is so talented. My little sis took care of all the games (and even bought us a gift!). My other sis got us my fav mulberry playpen - very cute!

It is really such a nice feeling to celebrate this special moment with everyone. In between this baby shower, and the one thrown by my work - our baby girl has gotten SO MUCH gifts. She is one lucky baby girl. She is definitely well loved.

Thank you all. We appreciate everything very much.