Nursery Progress

I was glancing through the blog and realized I've been talking about the nursery almost every post - so I thought I'd post a pic of where we are right now. We chose a light spring green color for the walls and we have done a faux panel effect on the bottom of the wall - by putting up chair rail and trim which are shaping out boxes. The process has been long with both our jobs and all the other things around the house that we're trying to get done - but the process is moving! After the remaining boxes go up, we have to smooth out the nail work, and then paint. My sister and her family graciously gave us their gorgeous cherry wood nursery furniture. Mike and I bought a glider/ottoman, rug and shades. My Mom and Dad bought us our bedding - so our final step is to get all those pieces pulled together - THEN we are ready for baby! So, in the meantime - here is a status picture to hold you over =)

29 Weeks!

We are in the third trimester! Wow - this is going fast! We continue to be blessed with wonderful family and friends and soon enough a beautiful baby of our very own - we are so excited and are very grateful =)

On to updates - so the nursery is still underway - we hope to have it done very soon and once it's done - we will post a picture to show off all of Mike's hardwork! We started our first of many baby classes at INOVA hospital - childbirth express was the first and we both survived and have a certificate to prove it! We interviewed and selected a pediatrician - a constant learning experience as our process continues. I had my first glimpse at the reality that soon I will be a Mother on Mother's Day and had nice wishes for a Happy Mothers-to-be Day =)

Last Monday, I had my 28 week appointment and had Mom and Mama with me this time. It was very special and meant alot to have a four generation experience with the sonogram - pretty cool. It reminded us that at one point we were blessed to have five generations at one time when my Great-Grandmother, Nanny, was alive - and it was all women with little Amanda being the 5th! We'll see what Baby Wilson ends up being - if you ask Mama she'll tell you it's a girl! The jury is still out - boy or girl, we can't wait =) We heard the heartbeat and it was a strong 162 this time. Baby is doing great! Until next time...oh and here is the latest profile shot - we were at the beach house this weekend and my current baby - Brody - wanted in the picture with me =)