Kelly's Baby Shower

My good friend Kelly had her baby shower this weekend. She is 33 weeks and lives nearby - so we've had a good time comparing pregnancy notes. We are looking forward to being first time mommies together. Kelly and Ben are going to be surprised by their baby's gender - so Liberty must anxiously wait to learn about her new playmate. Here is a picture of the gang at Kelly's shower - we are all in Book Club together and a Married Ladies social group. Samineh and Chelsea (on the right) are new mommies of a 6 month old and a 10 month old. And Cheray on the left is 20 weeks pregnant - something is in the water at book club!

38 Weeks

Here we are at 38 weeks. My latest Dr. appointment has us progressing nicely. Cameron and I were a little shocked when the Dr. offered to "move things along" and told us we could potentially have her within 48 hours. We said no thanks and plan to enjoy at least 1 last weekend planning for her arrival and savoring sleep/restaurants/quiet. Also, my good friend Kelly who is 5 weeks behind me in her pregnancy is having her baby shower this weekend and I don't want to miss it! I spent some time this week working, going to a Spring Training game and walking 1.5 miles at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Still no contractions!!

We are SO EXCITED that she'll be joining the family so soon, I can't wait to hold her! Please pray that our delivery goes as smoothly as this pregnancy has! Stand-by.

37 Weeks - Full-Term

So I'm having a baby anytime now.

If born today she'd be healthy. The longer she stays, the more plump she gets. Dr. said she's 6 pounds right now!

I'm not feeling any contractions yet, but Liberty is low and I'm progressing right along.

(for those that really care I'm 1-2, 60%, -1).

Liberty's Nursery

Here is the photo album of Liberty's Nursery! Click on the slideshow to see pictures bigger.

A couple special things to note:

• I bought the handmade pink and white dress on the Island of Capri, Italy on our honeymoon 5 years ago.
• Some of our maternity photo shoot photos are on the wall. Later the gallery can change to showcase pictures of Liberty.
• The two photos in the closet are baby pictures of Cameron and I. My sister Kelly crocheted the bib (and the critter on the changing table).
• Bookclub girlfriends made the Glider a reality. Kelsey generously gave us the glider, and Terra reupholstered it (pillow too!). Oh and Jen made the diaper wreath on the door!
• Liberty has her own library reading nook thanks to all the wonderful gifts of books at my baby shower!

36 Weeks

Here we are at 36 weeks! Next week Liberty will be a full-term baby and is welcome to come any time. My Dr. appointment revealed that she's head down and low in my pelvis - the Dr. was actually surprised how much Liberty dropped already and thinks my March 31 due date is right on target. So, maybe my predictions of an April baby are all wrong! She's still rolling and moving a lot. Cameron and I go on waddle-walks when we can, try to guess the body part that occasionally is bulging from my belly, and have pulled out the suitcase to pack for the hospital.

35 Weeks!

Don't have much to say this week. Our appointments will soon start to tell us how big they think she'll be, and how close I'm getting to labor and delivery. Feeling large but surprisingly good. I think all the ice cream is helping with my heartburn:)

Getting Ready!!

We've been getting everything ready for Liberty's arrival - she could be here anytime this month! Cameron installed the car seat and practiced on a baby doll. He has also set up a Pack N Play, Stroller and Swing recently.

The nursery is undergoing FINAL touches! Pictures to come SOON! It's been so fun decorating a room from scratch!

34.5 weeks

Here is a (tardy) belly shot picture for 34 weeks. After my next appointment I will see the Dr. EVERY WEEK. Liberty's due date is still March 31st, but I'm convinced she'll come the first week in April sometime. I'm feeling good. Trying to walk a lot since standing and laying down are much more comfortable than sitting for me. I have a pretty constant ache/pain at the top of my uterus that I get from sitting up straight. Hopefully this will go away when she drops and get's ready for her birthday! Upcoming posts should include installing the car seat and unveiling the nursery! Stand-by!

Day Trip with my Valentine

We took a day trip to Jerome and Sedona to celebrate Valentine's Day and probably our last fancy dinner out for awhile. The Doctors encourage us to stay close to home now since labor is on the horizon. In a last minute attempt to get out and see the sites of Arizona (just as a couple) we made plans to have lunch at The Asylum in the historic mining town of Jerome, AZ and to have dinner at our favorite restaurant Cucina Rustica in Sedona. The Asylum is Senator John McCain's favorite place and I had never been to Jerome before. It was fun to walk around and shop the hilly town. We then went to Sedona and took a few scenic drives to Red Rock Crossing, Chapel of the Holy Cross and down by the creek to check out L'auberge de Sedona. We shopped at the outlets where mom, dad and Liberty all got a new outfit. It was a beautiful day spent with the windows and sunroof open. Dinner at Cucina Rustica was special as usual with the love of my life!

33 weeks!

Here is our bump at 33 weeks. I'm feeling fine. I've been hyper-sensitive lately, but emotional roller coasters are part of the journey I guess. I'm still working a lot (every weekend here lately) but I consider showing property my exercise since I'm not doing anything else! We've taken our childbirth and breastfeeding classes at the hospital and are finalizing the nursery. Hard to believe at 37 weeks I'll have a full term baby inside me! Cameron has been setting up all the gear (swing, diaper genie, car seat, etc) and we are stocked up on diapers and wipes. I've even done a load of baby clothes laundry! Thanks for all the wonderful comments on the photos and her name (see below).

(as Wolf Blitzer would say..) Stand-by!

Maternity Pictures & Name Reveal

Name reveal:

Liberty Ann Wyatt

We found out we were pregnant after a trip to Boston over the 4th of July holiday. Liberty's history-buff Dad was inspired and her political-science Mom liked the pretty sound of it, so it stuck. Hope our Lady Liberty likes her name!

Her name also gave us an idea for our Maternity photo shoot. Check out all the pictures here: http://arizonalewisphotography.blogspot.com/