1 month to go!

We officially have 1 month to go as long as Payton isn't early! This pregnancy has completely flown by. I just hope these last 4 weeks continue at the current pace and don't slow down. I do think my organization and planning nature is sometimes a curse. Except for installing the carseat base, everything is done! My bag is packed except for last minute toiletries like the hairdryer and makeup. Dr F said that basically if anything happens between now and Thursday, they'll treat it as preterm labor and try to stop any progress, but after Thursday, she's free to come at any time. As long as she's completely healthy, I have no problem with her coming early!! I know that she'll come when she's ready, but don't think that'll stop me from eating spicy food, walking, sitting on the exercise ball and the other labor inducing action (I'm sure Lane will be so dissapointed).

Here's a belly pic from today....

Payton's room

Payton's room is finished! We decided not to paint since we're not entirely sure how much longer we'll be in this house and I had no idea what color to even paint the walls since there's so much color going on in everything else!

view from the doorway


close up of the wall hanging... my favorite part of the room... besides the rocker!


the onesie on the changing pad is embroidered in pink "Miss September"... hopefully it will fit her so she can wear it coming home from the hospital.


close up of the Pottery Barn Kids bumper Lane picked out


Payton's already overflowing closet... the sad part is she has a 6 drawer dresser that's just as full

And for fun... me today... at 34 weeks 3 days... I feel like a freaking house, but why does my belly look smaller than last week??

33 weeks 4 days

Payton is still in my ribs and it's getting even more uncomfortable the bigger she gets. I'm hoping she'll start making her decent soon. I've started sitting on an exercise ball - I've read it will help her drop and it helps ease the ligament pain I've been having. I've only almost rolled off it twice ;)

New Belly Pics

While Allie was here we decided to do some fun belly pics! Here we are at 31 weeks 3 days:

Pickles and Ice cream!!!


Scout and the bump

4D Sonogram

We scheduled a 4D sonogram for Thursday night so Allison, Mom and Dad could come see Payton. She had other plans and was being quite stubborn and kept her hand and arm in front of her face, so we didn't get very good pictures. Lane keeps saying "Stubborn like her Momma".... who me???

Stork Vision was nice enough to bring us back on Saturday to see if she would cooperate. Nonnie came up for the shower so she was able to come see the live action with everyone else! Payton is pretty squished in there and it scares me to think of where she'll go as she grows and gets closer to delivery. If you look closely, you can see Miss Payton in all her glory. It'll be interesting to compare these photos once she's here!




I think she looks like an angel here... complete with a set of wings!

Baby Shower!

Today was FABULOUS! My sister and Elaine threw an amazing shower for me and Miss Payton. I'm so amazed at the generosity of everyone. Lane and I are truly blessed with incredible friends and family.

Lane and several of the husbands with kiddos in tow stayed at our house and had a fish fry while the girls were at Elaine's having a fabulous brunch. Here are some pics of the food set up... there's no way anyone went hungry ;)




Cupcakes with dots, stripes and P's; diaper cake and chocolate covered strawberries

New Pics

29 weeks
30 weeks 2 days


Payton's Room

The changing pad will go on top of the dresser


My friend Krista is painting a wall hanging that will be above her crib


Fabulous LaZBoy my parents bought for us!