Back from OK and Ready to Go!

We had a wonderful time in Oklahoma for the holidays. We spent lots of time with both families and it was nice to get to be "the kids" for awhile. I had a little moment of panic when we were leaving Sunday morning and I realized I had to go back to KC and not only be a grown-up, but very soon I will be a MOM!

It is so funny, not to mention a little scary, that Lane and I are going to be parents. I mean, seriously, Lane and me.... parents?!?!? We have done pretty okay on our own for 6+ years but we are not exactly what I would call mature and grown-up. I worry sometimes if we are truly ready for parenthood, but I guess no one ever is truly ready.

Thankfully even though we might not be psychologically ready to be mom and dad... we have just about all the baby crap Junior needs to make it in this world! I have to say our little growing family is truly blessed with wonderful friends and the most amazing, supportive parents. All the baby stuff has been a huge gift to us, even if Lane is stressed out about how quick the house is turning into baby land.

Speaking of Lane being stressed. Two men at his work have now had their babies way early. I have gotten several phonecalls and a couple emails demanding I get the hospital bag packed because he is nervous... I keep explaining that Junior and I have had lots of talks and he knows that he is to go against this growing trend and come on his due date or late.

Early is not acceptable.

Here are some pictures from the lovely shower Glennis and Salley had for the mama and baby. I will post more later!
BABY STUFF!!


My friend Kara (whose blog I stole these pictures off of!)

A Face a Mother Already Loves

Well today marked another milestone in the Nelson Baby Journey. We had our 3d/4d ultrasound. It was an experience I was a little skeptical about but my mother really wanted to see an ultrasound for her birthday.

Well, I have now seen our son and I think he has Lane's cheeks, nose, and lips. Aunt Sonya disagrees. She thinks he has my lips.

Well, whomever he looks like, I have already fallen deeply in love and have looked at our pictures more than 10 times. You might not agree, but I think he is a handsome little devil and I can't wait to actually meet him!

Things that Make Me Cringe

The whole idea of labor and delivery makes me feel a little funny inside, and not in a good way! Well, all I have to say is thank goodness I live where I do and in the time that I live in. Hospitals and their ugly, impersonal rooms seem like a cake walk in comparison to the gift I got at a white elephant gift exchange...
Behold the "Mexican Birthing Chair"! Lane keeps wanting me to sit in it, but I am afraid even that will send me into labor or that I will just fall out of it. I have to wonder what sadistic man thought this up and gave it to some poor woman to use.

Speaking of things that make me cringe... I love my pregnant belly, but all of a sudden this week I have had multiple people comment on how big I have gotten. I even had one person ask how many babies am I having. I understand that my belly is big, but really people, think about what you are saying to the big ol' pregnant girl.

I'm a Little Worried....

I know Lane and Robbie are good friends, but this picture has me a little worried.
Is it just me, or am I not the only one expecting a new addition this winter?

Molly's Favorite Place to Sleep

Molly has decided that this baby thing is okay for now. She likes the permanently placed pillow on my lap. She doesn't even seem to mind when Junior kicks her, she just twitches her ears a little and keeps right on sleeping.

Mother Nature Stinks!

Well, it is official. Mother Nature has no regard for pregnant women and their baby plans. It snowed all over the place yesterday and because of road conditions we are not going to Oklahoma for my very first baby shower and our 3d/4d ultrasound.

Needless to say I am quite disappointed and words don't really do that disappointment justice.

I am giving myself another hour or so to be extremely sad, and then I will put my big girl panties on and deal with it.