Some baby updates...

So, just for the sake of documenting some baby things, here are a couple updates on the baby!

Name

We came up with the name not too long after we found out it was a girl. I hate picking out names, makes me super nervous for some reason, so I told Pat to come up with a list and we would pick from it. He came up with a list of 6 names and I narrowed it down to 3 that I really liked. We then asked Grace to pick from the 3 names and she picked Ella! We all love it and it was really fun that we all got to have a hand in picking the name. Her middle name will be Jean after her Grandma Pam. Grace's middle name is Marie after my mom and my middle name so we thought it would be nice to honor his mom in the same way!

Nursery

We decided really early that no matter the gender we wanted to update the nursery. Pat's mom volunteered to paint the room and do a blanket and curtains for it if we found out the gender which we decided we would do! I mean, who doesn't want a free painted room!! We ended up going with a blue even though typically blue is for a boy's room. We wanted to do a modern feel with black and white accents. I LOVE it! It turned out super cute and it is very calming. Pam and Tom also redid a glider for us so it is now black and blue and fits in the room perfectly! It is just waiting for a little one to arrive!






Bumps in the Road (hoping for smooth sailing from now on!)

We have had a couple bumps in the road this pregnancy, in particular in the last couple weeks. 36 weeks was the beginning of some really strong contractions and progress that made the doctor say lets do bed rest until 37 weeks (full term). So, one week of bed rest, and I thought for sure we were in the clear! I then started having high blood pressure issues and they pulled me off work and I am now working from home. I have to admit, it is nice to work in my pajamas! I miss my co-workers like crazy but it has been nice to relax at home. My 39 week appointment this week showed that blood pressure is good again and I am back on track! We are ready for baby to arrive and everyone is so excited! Lots of phone calls and texts are coming in and we will make sure to let everyone know once she is here!

Grace and becoming a big sister

Gracie is so excited to become a big sister! She has a ton of big sister clothes and seems to really get it! I know it will be an adjustment for her but I have to say I think she is really going to be a great big sister. Here are some fun pictures of Gracie in big sister clothes or helping mommy get ready for baby to get here!