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.
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!
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.
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.
This was my first ultrasound. I was amazed to hear the heart beat and see something actually growing inside me. Seeing and hearing the baby made it more real for me.
This was my second ultrasound in the first trimester since I changed doctors. During this ultrasound I definitely saw something between the baby's legs. I asked the ultrasound technician if it was what I thought it was and she said, "We don't know for sure until the second trimester ultrasound. But, I would bet on it." I had really wanted a girl so this was a shock to me. It took awhile for the idea of having a boy to sink in. I think I was just destined to hang out with males growing up, go to college with mostly males, work with mostly males, and then have a male baby. I have been watching boys and men differently ever since. I think I have seen a softer side of men and I have become more comfortable with the idea of raising a little boy.
The third ultrasound - the second trimester organ check. Everything looked normal and they confirmed that it's definitely a boy! Tom stayed with me through the whole ultrasound! A first.
And what will the baby's name be? I think we have made our decision..... It will be Porter Rockwell Richins. Tom has always loved this name, since before we ever got married. From the moment he found out I was pregnant he started calling the baby Porter (whether it was a girl or boy). I like the name too. Porter was tough, loyal, and brave.
The Gamble House was built in 1908 for the Gamble Family of Proctor and Gamble Company. I've been to the Gamble House once before during an architectural summer camp at USC after I graduated from high school. I think I have even more appreciation now for the beautiful construction details after working on my own plans for the last 15 years and after working on remodeling our house for the last 5 years. Tom and I kept pointing out details that we liked about the house. What a beautiful house! I would love to live here.
The Hollyhock House was built between 1919 and 1921 for Aline Barnsdall. Aline only lived in the house for a few months and then moved into the guest house because she didn't like the house. The Hollyhock House has unfortunately not been kept up very well and is in disrepair. However, it is still an architectural landmark because it marks a transition in Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style from his Prairie style houses to experimenting with concrete and outdoor spaces. 
So, what is next on the architectural tour? Tom is planning our next field trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin in Wisconsin. I've never been to Wisconsin. I'm looking forward to it. I'm currently reading "Loving Frank" to prepare for my field trip.
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