Photographs by SLR Photography -Sarah Lyn Robinson- at 35 weeks pregnant:
Thanks Sarah! You were so fun to hang out with this afternoon! You did a great job, especially considering the difficult models you had to work with!
The crib arrived on Thursday! I was so excited. Tom and Johnathan Swart put the crib and dresser together on Thursday night because I couldn't wait one more day! (Thanks Johnathan!) You can see we also finished putting up the wall decal. After putting together the crib, I went to try out the bedding I had made however realized that the mattress did not arrive with the same order and the skirt does not fit because the slits for the crib legs are in the wrong place. So, as you can see, I just have the bumper for now. Also, the chair that I planned on putting in the nursery is too big for the space so I am looking for another chair. I'm also looking for shelves to go above the dresser and the perfect mobile to hang from the wood arm you see sticking out of the crib. Below are some thoughts are these last items. 
Id like to make a bird mobile with black, white, and grey fabrics to hang from the wood arm. I found a simple pattern for the bird below on line. Anyone up for sewing birds???
I think the Ikea Lack shelves in black-brown (below) would look perfect above the dresser. Unfortunately they are out of stock on-line and at all Ikeas until January. Should I just find another shelf I like or wait until January?
My mother-in-law and sister-in-law hosted a great shower for me last Saturday. I was definitely showered with gifts... But even better was having so many people show up. I have been amazed by how supportive and excited everyone has been for us. I have had fun preparing the nursery and being showered with gifts but now I just want Porter to be here! 
The cake... so cute!
My mom and Sarah trying out the Moby Wrap. I'm excited to try this out with Porter. It sounds like a good idea to be able to "wear" your baby. 
Angela, Jannene, Amberly, me, Gretchen, and Karen (this is a blurry photo but I had to include it because of everyone in it)
Terry, my mom, me, and Sarah (sorry another blurry photo)
Sarah, Donna, and me
Meghan, Trena, Thorey, and me
Holly, Dee, Jack, me, and Tracey
Me, Melissa, Sarah, and Meghan
Nancy, me, and Terry
That's all the pictures of people I have. I wish I had taken more photos of people because it was so nice to have so many of my friends and family there. These are the flowers Joanne sent me from Oregon because she couldn't be at the shower.... so cute in the little red wagon!
October 17, 2009 - BYU vs. San Diego State football game. Sitting in the box enjoying the company, the weather, and BYU winning the game.
October 24, 2009 - Halloween Block Party at the Isobe's. Tom and I went as polygamists. Notice the hair. Once again, enjoying the good company, food, and dancing in the street.
I had to throw this photo in for memories sake. This is Katie, Sarah, and I dressed up for a skit we did at church in 2007. We are dressed as vices. I can't remember what my vice was but I looked dressed to kill, didn't I? I borrowed these clothes from one of the teenage girls at church. These clothes came from her actual closet! This photo reminded me of Halloween but also reminded me how I used to be skinny. I miss those days.
I finally ordered Porter's nursery furniture!... Well, let me be honest, I finally ordered MY nursery furniture. I think the nursery is more about what I want than what Porter wants because I don't think he will really care about the aesthetics of the furniture as much as I will. After looking at every crib out there I finally found one that I think fits what I am looking for. My first criteria was a black crib with simple straight lines. I also really wanted a bassinet despite being told that it would only be used for a few weeks. I just picture a baby going in a bassinet or crib. So, when I found a crib that converts from a bassinet I finally felt justified in spending the money on a bassinet. So I ordered the bassinet with conversion kit to a crib and the six drawer dresser. The bassinet came with the mattress pad and two white sheets. I also ordered the white bumper and a canopy support that attaches to the edge of the bassinet which I plan on hanging a mobile from. The crib also came with a mattress. It should all arrive November 16th. I cant wait! I hope Porter will like it.
This is the Bam Collection by Argington if you were wondering.
I'm at 30 weeks this week. I feel like I'm passing the point of looking cute to just being big. I'm starting to feel the extra weight I'm lugging around. Its hard to believe that in just 10 short weeks we will have a baby. I really cant imagine what it will be like. We finished our Bradley class a couple weeks ago. I learned a lot, but I also learned that I really don't know what to expect. I'm enjoying having my energy back, having thicker hair than usual, and people being so nice to me. I'm not enjoying the extra weight and not being able to sleep on my back or get comfortable when I sleep. I'm obsessing over decorating the nursery. Thankfully I have patient friends help me look for the perfect decor and try to help me make some decisions.
22 weeks - This is the week I felt like I could no longer hide that I was pregnant. I started to feel light bumps in my stomach.
26 weeks - This is when I felt the best. I felt like a cute pregnant woman rather than just a woman with a beer gut. I also started feeling Porter move and kick more noticeably.
I went to visit my mom in St. George for her birthday. A group of friends came over for brunch to shower me with some gifts. My mom took some t-shirts from Tom's last job with the clothing company and made a blanket and some onesies. I'm so excited for our little boy to be the most stylish kid on the block!
I have an awesome ward. This is the shower they threw for me last Thursday. What a blast just to hang out with these women!
Now onto actually ordering my nursery furniture. I bought a rocker and fabric to make crib bedding yesterday. I'm so excited for the crib bedding. I have looked everywhere for what I want and couldn't find it so I'm just going to have it made. 
The chair that will go in the nursery. I love this chair. Im very happy with this purchase.
The fabric for the crib bedding. Im very excited about how this is going to turn out. Im meeting with "The Baby Guy" this Thursday to discuss making my crib bedding.
Last week (21 weeks) was the week I felt like I "popped". My flabby stomach turned into a hard ball making bending over a much harder task. Hello maternity clothes. To me, I look obviously pregnant now, however I am amazed at how many of my clients don't notice or are afraid to ask. I finally told my biggest continuous client just last Tuesday that I was pregnant. They were surprised but excited. They were actually less worried than I thought they would be. It's a relief to not be keeping that secret any more. 
On Friday, Greg, Tom's youngest brother, got married to Suzy. My other sister-in-law, Sarah, and I were the two bride's maids (all S's). Sarah and I threw Suzy a bridal shower last weekend, I was Suzy's escort for her endowments on Wednesday, and then Sarah was Suzy's escort for her wedding on Friday. It was a busy week. Today when we were eating leftovers from the reception at Tom's mom's house, Liam, my 7 year old nephew, out of the blue told me that Porter is going to be a healthy baby. I asked him how he knew and he said he didn't know how. This was such a strange thing to say because this is my biggest fear. I worry about the baby being OK often. Sometimes I think I can feel light little bumps or brushes in my stomach however I wish they were more obvious kicks so that I could actually feel him moving. Liam was convinced that I was having a boy before I knew it so I hope he's right about this too.
