Baby Update

So it's been awhile since my last post, so I'm going to try to get through everything that's happened.

The baby is doing well. I'm due in 20 days! I can't believe it's almost here. I feel pretty good. Mostly just tired. I do have to say if there is anything that is going to to make the next couple of weeks go by slow it's the visit to the doctors every week. Nothing like going in and them telling you that you really haven't progressed much. Ugh.

Also the doctor told me if I go full term to expect an 8lb baby. Probably not 9lbs but definitely not 6lbs. YAY! I've been slightly worried that it's going to come out HUGE. Like 13lbs. I can do 8lbs.

Here's a recent belly picture. I'm definitely feeling big.

On another note, we had the missionaries over for dinner. We made sushi, which is always a good time! This time we tried desert sushi for our desert. Think they turned out pretty cute. I didn't get any pictures of the real stuff. Oh well.

Crib

We finally bought a crib last week. Unfortunately it doesn't come assembled. We built it the other night and I think we did a pretty good job. I should probably have more confidence than that, but I've never built a crib before. I am pretty good at reading instructions though. And on the plus side there were no extra parts!

It looks good right?!

Mobile

I've been working on the mobile for the baby's room. I think I have it finished. We just haven't hung it up yet. It turned out pretty cute and only cost two dollars to make! Here's some pics of the process.

 I started with this. The lamp shade is what cost 2 dollars. The Origami paper I already had in two different sizes.

 I folded a bunch of paper cranes

 Then I cut out the metal ring to the lamp shade. This was much easier than trying to build something to hold all the cranes.

Then I used embroidery floss (heavier than string) and needle to thread it through the middle of the cranes and tied it to the ring.

I don't have a full picture of them tied to the ring. I'm planning on wrapping the ring with ribbon to hide all the knots and then hang it above the crib. I'll post some pics when it's finally installed.

Baby Shower

A few girls from my ward threw me a baby shower last week. It was lots of fun and everything turned out really cute. Thanks to all who came and for all the wonderful presents. I feel a little more prepared to have this baby. And a special thanks to Arielle and Melissa, you are the best.

The baby's room is going to be red and panda, so it was a panda/Asian theme shower. I love the red and black poof balls hanging from the ceiling. Can you believe she (Melissa) made them! She even let me keep them so I can put them in the baby's room!! All the food was delicious and everything was so cute. Thanks again

Late Valentines Day

I just found this picture of our Valentines Day dinner. Every year Lincoln makes some sort of Lamb. This year it was a lamb curry. It was super good

Baby Bump

It's rather hard to hide a baby bump after 7 months. Working in retail I frequently get asked all sorts of things regarding the baby. The most common are, "When are you due?" and "What are you having?" The first is easy. April 4th. This usually leads to the second question or something along the lines of "Oh, wouldn't that be funny if it was born on April 1st. I of course chuckle politely and then think of Lincoln whose birthday is in fact April 1st. It must be really fun growing up dealing with all the jokes that are associated with this birthday.

The second question gets one of two reactions. The first is that people are so proud of us for not finding out (because apparently that's how it 'should be'). The second is the surprised face with some comment like, "I would never be able to do that." Keep in mind that most of these people are strangers. In general it's just nice casual conversations.

Things I don't really enjoy or could do without are strangers touching my belly (If I know you it doesn't really bother me, but I do like my personal space). And people eying me up and down (after I've explained that we don't know the sex) and then making their guess.

The guesses are pretty half and half. Apparently I'm carrying the baby lower, so this indicates a boy. But the Chinese calendar says I'm having a girl. I was pretty sick in the beginning so this means girl. The list goes on. The other thing people are fairly confident about is that the baby will have lots of hair. Everything gives me heart burn!

It's safe to say that I'm not sure about anything. Not even 100% sure about the names. Having said that I think we are going with Bridget and Coulter. Both spellings yet to be determined.

Please feel free to take the new quiz and tell us what you think we will be having. I figure if strangers can do it then why not my friends and family!

Choosing names

* Update: The 2nd name on the list is Coulter.  I typed it wrong and can't figure out how to change it without loosing all the current votes!

So we have a girls name and we've been working on a boys name for awhile. I finally went to the library and got a book. It didn't help. However I think we are 95% sure what the boys name will be. But just for fun we would like you to vote on our top three (really it's Lincoln's top 3, I only like 1 one of the names).

Also, people have been asking what we need. The answer would be everything. I have registered at Buy Buy Baby (there is not a store in Utah). We thought this would be the easiest for everyone. They offer free shipping on gift cards and they already have our address on file if you want to ship anything else. Also they're a sister company with Bed Bath and Beyond so I get my employee discount!

Here is the link to my registry: http://www.buybuybaby.com/regGiftRegistry.asp?wrn=-1824213775&

The plan is to come out this summer and have a baby shower then. So please don't feel like you have to get us something.

Only 60 days left!! Hopefully I will not go late.....

This is the latest belly pic