You're now all officially part of our team since we've realized over the past 34 weeks how much we have relied on each of you in a different way. From advice to feathering our nest, you all have come through in big ways for us and we are so appreciative.
It really hit us this past weekend. I had a second baby shower thrown by Charity and Mindy. It was an intimate gathering of some neighbors and friends that turned into an all afternoon hang out session. When we got home and unpacked all the gifts, both Max and I were just floored by everyone's generosity...and not just in the material provisions...the shower was structured so that each girl could share with the group. Each were even given a bracelet to wear in the weeks leading up to Baby K's appearance so they could send us positive wishes and prayers when they wore it. We are so blessed! Thank you to Charity and Mindy...my comment to Max about the shower was that it's such an amazing feeling to have people plan an event that is 110% reflective of who you are trying to be. We are so lucky to have people in our lives that "get us."
The week has been busy and continues to be. Last Thursday a fundraiser I have been working on for 7 months was held for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates.) If you'd like to learn more about the non-profit or see a website I've designed (since many of you wonder what the heck I do for a living) visit www.CASAKentCo.org. It was a HUGE success and we raised as estimated $40k at the house party that was held at Grand Rapids newest Condos, Riverhouse (also now our tallest building in GR!) It was a great evening and many family friends as well as my parents took part in the festivities to help support kids stuck in the family court system due to abuse and/or neglect.
Also last week was our last Birthing Class (thank goodness....so BAD) and yoga, as well as fall clean up for poor Max...while it was snowing... Also had a regular check up with our OB, Dr. Robin Hubbard. Baby's doing great. Head is down. Heart-rate was 150 (while it was not moving for all you taking a guess at the sex). I am feeling pretty good in general. I am doing lots of stretching, yoga, and hip openers (like watching TV while sitting on an exercise ball) to prepare for delivery. I have started experiencing swelling that is normal, although I feel like I have arthritis in my hands and feet every morning. I also don't feel very hungry at all. Other than that, just trying to keep up on rest and get things ready at home. The baby is an estimated 4 and 3/4 pounds....close to Max's size when he was born!
Next post we'll share pictures of the nursery. The crib and dresser arrived today, though my mom had to meet the delivery since I had a presentation....We've yet to see it but are SUPER excited. Also, tonight is Max's football awards celebration. It's always nice for me to finally see what each kid actually looks like since they don't wear helmets at the presentation....if only they could pin their numbers to their backs...
By the way, Happy Birthday Mom!
All our best,
Courtney, Max & Baby K
Sorry if anyone's offended by the bare belly, but we've hit the point that I feel like I look skinnier if you cans see some skin....and right now, it' all about me trying to NOT feel like a whale, so you're stuck with the bare belly. And yes, I was wearing PJ pants and Max's shirt to Yoga class. It's a new low.
1 comment :
Robyn's your OB too!? Ok, this is getting a Little Bit Weird my friend! And the belly looks great, looks like you've avoided the stretch marks... good for you :) I was a dork and bought "firming cream" and used that for the first month of serious bulbousness, thinking that it was just a gimmick and they were trying to get you to buy two bottles of lotion that had the same ingredients. NOT SO! praying that God will have mercy on me and make them all go away quickly, b/c even if they don't i Fully Intend to be back in my bikini next summer!
so pleased to hear about the 2nd shower :)
xo, cle
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