Here is our very first maternity pic -
love it and cannot wait to see the rest!!!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Our Cup Runneth Over...
Josh and I have the BEST family and friends. We have had 3 baby showers for Avery Grace over the last two weekends and they all were wonderful. The generosity of our loved ones has been so greatly appreciated and we have knocked out a ton of "must-haves" for her and the rest should be covered by gift cards (have I mentioned just how much I love gift cards?!). We are beyond blessed to have SO many people anxiously awaiting her arrival.
I have spent today after church organizing clothes, blankets, toys, pacifiers, bathing supplies, bibs, books, etc. while Josh put together the stroller, car seat, swing, pack-n-play and bouncer. We absolutely put a dent in the work, but there is still plenty to be done!
Another big event taking place this Thursday: The last of my 2-week doctor's appointments! Which means, YES, next Wednesday begins my weekly visits! It is unbelievable how fast the time has flown. We are beyond ready to have her here! I told Josh this morning: "At the earliest, she'll be here in 3 weeks and at the most, only 6." (<---Yes, positive thinking goes a long way, ha!) It's just mind-boggling to believe we will be parents in no time!
Other than that, I'm trying to wrap up all work's loose ends before taking a few weeks off for maternity leave. At my company, we get the usual paid 6-8 weeks (depending on C-section) then FMLA (up to 16 weeks in Tennessee) if we new moms so-choose. I've pretty well decided (90% sure) that I'm breaking that time up, since you have up until 12 months after birth to take the family leave. So, I'll take the initial 6-8 weeks, then go back on leave either late 2012 or early 2013. Until then, I'm planning on working up until her big debut, unless my doctor disagrees with that plan. I think it will be fine, minus driving 2+ hours from Murfreesboro after the beginning of May and that I don't have any issues in the upcoming weeks. So far so good!
I'll be posting pics of both the nursery (and showers) once I get them all ready. The nursery is painted, thanks to Josh's wonderful grandfather, and we got the fabric we were hoping for, which is now with the seamstress for curtains, a pillow and a dust ruffle. Once it's all put together and furniture is in it's final resting place, I'll post the pictures.
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
xoxo.
J, K & Baby A
I have spent today after church organizing clothes, blankets, toys, pacifiers, bathing supplies, bibs, books, etc. while Josh put together the stroller, car seat, swing, pack-n-play and bouncer. We absolutely put a dent in the work, but there is still plenty to be done!
Another big event taking place this Thursday: The last of my 2-week doctor's appointments! Which means, YES, next Wednesday begins my weekly visits! It is unbelievable how fast the time has flown. We are beyond ready to have her here! I told Josh this morning: "At the earliest, she'll be here in 3 weeks and at the most, only 6." (<---Yes, positive thinking goes a long way, ha!) It's just mind-boggling to believe we will be parents in no time!
Other than that, I'm trying to wrap up all work's loose ends before taking a few weeks off for maternity leave. At my company, we get the usual paid 6-8 weeks (depending on C-section) then FMLA (up to 16 weeks in Tennessee) if we new moms so-choose. I've pretty well decided (90% sure) that I'm breaking that time up, since you have up until 12 months after birth to take the family leave. So, I'll take the initial 6-8 weeks, then go back on leave either late 2012 or early 2013. Until then, I'm planning on working up until her big debut, unless my doctor disagrees with that plan. I think it will be fine, minus driving 2+ hours from Murfreesboro after the beginning of May and that I don't have any issues in the upcoming weeks. So far so good!
I'll be posting pics of both the nursery (and showers) once I get them all ready. The nursery is painted, thanks to Josh's wonderful grandfather, and we got the fabric we were hoping for, which is now with the seamstress for curtains, a pillow and a dust ruffle. Once it's all put together and furniture is in it's final resting place, I'll post the pictures.
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
xoxo.
J, K & Baby A
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Project Nursery/Office/Guest Room Switch-a-roo
After several minor set-backs over the last couple, we are finally tackling the room and nursery project. All I can say is luckily we aren't really utilizing our formal dining area AND we can close it off because right now it is storing baby furniture and gifts, all of my marketing materials for work and other odds&ends that are being transferred from room-to-room. Again, we are converting the office into AG's nursery and turning the guest bedroom into the office. We really thought long-term planning through when we moved in, clearly...ha!
Many of you have asked about nursery colors and I know we have been pretty vague. There were several ideas that I liked but overall, we have been pretty set on neutral colors and having a classic and simple theme. I didn't want to do animals and anything too crazy, color-wise.
Mom and I went fabric shopping in Chattanooga yesterday while Josh got the nursery cleaned up. This was the fabric that had the biggest impression on me and they are checking to see if they can get enough to do two sets of curtains and a pillow for the chair. Josh went to Lowe's this morning to compare paint samples since our wall color now has too much of a yellow undertone in the beige.
I am spending today painting a bookshelf and end table that will match the dresser/changing table. That will make all the nursery furniture antique white and the crib (and wood on the glider/ottoman) espresso. As far as decor, here are just a couple of ideas for inspiration (see Pinterest for the whole nine yards):
I am also planning to buy a small chandelier to take the place of the current light fixture in the room.
I am very excited that all the plans are falling into place. We are on track to accomplish theme of the clean, classic simplicity of a sweet nursery we were going for from Day 1, though I am as shocked as you are that the one "color" we have to offset the neutral color scheme is light pink. It will be gorgeous, though! ...if they can get the fabric :)
Have a blessed weekend! And Happy Easter
...He is risen, indeed!
Many of you have asked about nursery colors and I know we have been pretty vague. There were several ideas that I liked but overall, we have been pretty set on neutral colors and having a classic and simple theme. I didn't want to do animals and anything too crazy, color-wise.
Mom and I went fabric shopping in Chattanooga yesterday while Josh got the nursery cleaned up. This was the fabric that had the biggest impression on me and they are checking to see if they can get enough to do two sets of curtains and a pillow for the chair. Josh went to Lowe's this morning to compare paint samples since our wall color now has too much of a yellow undertone in the beige.
Our current wall color is on the left, Josh's match is on the right.
Also, here is the Dutailier Reclining Glider and Ottoman I found at a catalog return outlet - it was exactly what I wanted and we found a fabulous deal!
I am spending today painting a bookshelf and end table that will match the dresser/changing table. That will make all the nursery furniture antique white and the crib (and wood on the glider/ottoman) espresso. As far as decor, here are just a couple of ideas for inspiration (see Pinterest for the whole nine yards):
Monogram and Antique window (something I've had and onto for years!)
Simple, elegant decor on the wall
Ordered this in her colors!
And I'd like to dedicate it to Hunter, for his childhood love for The Wizard of Oz
I am very excited that all the plans are falling into place. We are on track to accomplish theme of the clean, classic simplicity of a sweet nursery we were going for from Day 1, though I am as shocked as you are that the one "color" we have to offset the neutral color scheme is light pink. It will be gorgeous, though! ...if they can get the fabric :)
Have a blessed weekend! And Happy Easter
...He is risen, indeed!
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