A surprise shower!

So last week Nick and I went to my Mom's to pick up the dresser and crib she had been finishing with Stan. When we got there, Stan's family was there along with AJ for a surprise shower!! It was so sweet and unexpected...and very very thoughtful. And another big surprise was what my Mom did to the dresser....it's incredible...look for yourself. The other two images are close-ups of her work...isn't she talented!?!!?

Addison also loved her new stroller/carseat that she got from her Auntie AJ, and all the great gifts/clothing from Stan's family. It's been so fun preparing the room, and now it really looks great!

Last night I had Braxton-Hicks contractions...my stomach was really tight, and after a few they stopped. I'm still feeling her, but she is definitely running out of room in there!

We have another check-up Monday with the doc...

Wow...don't ask me to remember anything

Ok...I'm getting bad...
So yesterday, I came home and found another W-2 in the mail that I had forgotten to include in our tax info (that I already sent). In my defense, it wasn't sent until this week to me, but I should have remembered...then, I came inside and found Tiva with something in her mouth. I went upstairs, and found 3 of my books shredded to pieces. I left the gate down and the dogs had free reign upstairs. As I'm picking up the pieces (trying to bend over to do this) Tiva jumps up on the bed, unfortunately hitting my head with hers. I know have an egg above my left eyebrow...ouch.
Today didn't get better...I left for work today, and had this awful feeling as I'm driving in to Portland that I forgot to unplug and turn-off my straight-iron. As I'm driving, I hear two stories of homes burning down the night before-I'm sure this is a sign that I have left it on. By 10am, I can't stop thinking about it so I drive home to check (mind you, it takes at least 30 minutes if not longer). I get home, go upstairs, and don't even see the iron on the bathroom sink! No, it's all wrapped up nicely in the basket I keep it in when I'm not using it!! I had not even plugged the thing in today! Oh...it gets better...so I race back to work, park near the hospital to make an appointment at noon. I usually park in a lot a few blocks away, and take a shuttle to the hospital, but I did not want to be late so I parked in a 1hour spot. Well, of course I forgot this when I finished work. The shuttle was pulling away, but the driver saw me and stopped. I jumped on, relieved I wouldn't have to wait in the cold. As the shuttle drives on, I realize that my car isn't in the lot....great! So I got to take a drive with the shuttle-man...oh yeah, and I had a ticket when I did finally make it to my car...I'm now eating donuts.
In 2 days though we will be at the 33 week mark!! Exciting!!

I am pregnant, therefore I waddle...

Happy Valentine's Day!

We had our checkup this week. We are at the 31 week mark, and Miss Addison is 4lbs, 12 oz at this point. To me, it sounded like a lot, but she is right where she wants to be right now. We did find out that because of the single umbilical artery, Addison will not be allowed to go past her due date of April 13th, so we know that if she isn't here by then, she will be induced. So, we are on the countdown...9 weeks to go!
Nick and I went to tour MMC this week...Nick thought it was very cool-during our tour of one of the delivery rooms, he was checking out the menu (the important stuff). It was good to walk around and see where things are-we saw the delivery section and the family center where we will be once Addison arrives.
Hopefully we are picking up the crib and dresser this weekend!
Also, we received the boppy pillow in the mail. Very exciting, but there was no packing slip with it, so we have no idea who it's from...if you read this, oh kind gift giver, please let us know who you are!!! We want to thank you!
Our next check up is in a few weeks...we'll talk to you then!