Week 27

I can't believe I'm about to start my THIRD trimester!! I feel like the time has really flown by! John and I have so much to do. It's quite overwhelming right now. Fortunately school is out and I can focus on baby needs. :)

On the last day of school, I surprised my students by bringing in our wedding video.  They had been asking me all year when they could watch it!  I could only justify spending an hour and a half watching my wedding video, on the last day of school.  HOWEVER, if I'd known I would be so emotional watching it with them, I may have reconsidered sharing it!  :)  Truthfully, it was really special to share it with them.  There were so many moments when I just teared up.  Seeing John walk down the aisle, seeing me with dad walking down the aisle, the music, the vows!  Watching the video brought back all the sweet memories of our wedding day.  And knowing that God has blessed us with our first child made it that much more emotional!  In my vows I said to John, "I know you'll be a loving, devoted father."  I remember writing those words thinking how important children would be in our marriage, and how I knew, without a doubt, that John would be an incredible father to them.  And to know that we're at that point in our marriage makes me so happy!!!! 

On to spending money...

We've spent a lot of time looking for a dresser to match the cherry color of our crib. With no luck looking at other stores, we purchased one today from USA Baby that matches perfectly! This purchase wasn't made without unnecessary frustration! Me going to the store, John calling, Me calling the manufacturer, Me calling the store...and on and on. BUT, in the end, they agreed to meet us half way and we made the purchase. Glad to have this taken care of. (Long story, but it had to do with price matching and a better deal...etc.). Anyways, John's bringing the dresser home tonight...as long as it doesn't rain! I'm so excited to start putting our baby girl's room together!

We're also trying to decide on a mattress. We bought one, but it didn't feel firm enough, so we sent it back. We bought another one online, but it's not a dual (infant and toddler) so I think we're going to send it back too! I know...we're not good decision makers! I went out today to look and feel other mattresses. Who knows?? There are so many options!

Today I ALSO took back the bedding we had picked out. It was adorable and we had it in the room for over a month. But the more I looked at it and the more I thought about it, I decided we HAD to have some pink!! We are having a girl!! This bedding was more purplish pink with animals. I found an adorable one that is definitely pink, but also with the cutest little animals (including a monkey...love me some monkeys!). So I need to purchase the new bedding online...hoping I don't change my mind again! :)

We're also in the process of finding a family vehicle...as my 99 Nissan Altima with 172,000 miles, just won't do for a baby. 

We also continue to discuss names.  However...I think we've decided on one!!!!  :))))

Baby Girl Warren also got to meet her future husband this week!!  Cooper Thomas Mullen was born on June 3.  We went to Tennessee to see Cooper, Amanda and Jayson.  When I would hold Baby Cooper, Baby Warren would kick him!!  It was so cute.  It was like she was saying, "Hey!  There's someone in here!"  Cooper and Baby Warren's first meeting was so precious! 

I had my blood sugar test this week.  It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  I was able to eat breakfast in the morning, and the orange drink wasn't terrible.  We'll find out the results in a few days.  Praying I passed and everything is great!!

Baby Girl Warren continues to kick and move and punch.  I am absolutely loving every moment of being pregnant.  Of course, the nausea isn't fun, but with it comes a precious baby girl!  What could be better? 

Oh, and Nona Collins (mom) felt Baby Warren for the first time yesterday (June 8)!  So fun!!