Coming Together

Tonight we finished installing the window treatments, so I thought I'd add another couple of pictures of how the nursery is coming together.

Joe has the changing table in the garage, adding a few coats of varnish, so that side of the room isn't shown. We still need to find/hang some artwork, and I suppose we'll pull the swing out of the giant box in the basemen and get that set up and ready, but it's definitely coming together!

We'll probably find some tie-backs for the curtains, but for now, I'm happy with how they turned out. We ended up switching the rod we used to hang them with, which brought them up a little higher off the floor. I'm tempted to add another row of ruffles, but in all reality, this will make vacuuming so much easier, so I doubt it'll happen. :)

I'm really happy with how the crib skirt turned out. Unfortunately, there is a complimentary fabric in the pleats, which you can't really see. At least I didn't spend too much time figuring that part out!

5 Weeks to Go!

Since it's been awhile since I've posted a baby bump picture, here you go, although this was taken last week, when I was at 34 weeks:

So far I'm still feeling pretty good. My energy levels have been pretty good, and while I don't get great sleep at night, I don't usually have to get up multiple times which is nice.  Luckily the sciatic nerve pain I had with Joseph hasn't been nearly as bad during this pregnancy, and only flares up occasionally. Instead, I frequently have dull back pain and numbness in my right leg, usually when I start to walk around after sitting for a bit. I've also had lots of contractions already, but nothing regular or consistent. While I still have 5 weeks to go, as of my doctor's appointment this week I had gained about 30 lbs so far, which is more than I'd like, but still way less than where I was with Joseph at this same point, so I'm not complaining (too much). Of course, having a birthday this week has thrown a wrench in my slow and steady weight gain! Oh well.

I quit jogging during week 33, as it was just not comfortable and I was alternating between walking and jogging anyway. I've taken to going for 30-60 minute morning walks 4-5 days a week instead, always with Molly and sometimes with Joseph if I wait late enough in the morning.

The nursery is coming along nicely; all major items should be finished this weekend, with just a few finishing touches left to complete. While I'm ready to be done being pregnant, I'm not mentally ready for a second kid and keep telling myself I have plenty of time to take care of the final details, like washing baby clothes, cleaning and installing the infant car seat and generally remembering what life will be like with a newborn again!

Baby Sister's Name

We're down to a shorter list of first names for baby sister, and since everyone keeps asking, we figured we'd throw them out there for you to see (and vote on, if you'd like). Keep in mind, too, that we probably will have nicknames from the formal name, ie Alex for Alexandra, as Joe (and Joseph) think most of them are too long with too many syllables. We each have our favorites, and Joseph's top choice, Bobaloo, didn't make the survey list. Sorry kiddo! We probably won't make the final choice until she's here, but thought you'd enjoy seeing where we are with the names and providing input that may or may not be considered! :)

My two silly kids

I was upstairs, changing loads of laundry, when I heard lots of giggles coming from the living room. I came down the stairs to see Molly on her back, wiggling around. Joseph must have thought she'd created a fun game, so he decided to do the same thing. And was having a blast copying his favorite playmate. Hopefully Molly's up for having two rugrats to play with before she knows it!

Test

Test

Off to Nana's

Sneak Peek

So I got a new to me phone (Joe's old phone) and have been trying to establish blogger but have failed at 3 posts so far, so I'm resorting to the computer. I decided to make all of the bedding and fabric stuff for the nursery, and the big box of fabric arrived last week. After pre-washing and doing lots of ironing, I spent most of last week sewing. One crib sheet and a set of bumpers later, and the bed is starting to come together. I'm going to start the crib skirt tomorrow, and then move on to fabric storage bins for the changing table, window treatments, a baby quilt and a few other miscellaneous projects, assuming I have time and energy to complete them before baby sister arrives. I'm excited about how it's coming together...and how much pink is being added to the house!