Four weeks and counting

Instead of counting up in pregnancy, we are now counting down. It's somewhat odd to think that when I was four weeks pregnant, we didn't have a clue that it was even the case. Now, with just four weeks (okay, that's an approximate figure) left to go, that amount of time seems so short and all too quick. Part of me wishes there was more time but mostly, I am so happy and excited that we'll be meeting our child in just a few short weeks, if not sooner.

When I realized this morning that I was wearing the same outfit as a picture we have from my 25th week, I thought it would be good to do a photographic comparison, 12 weeks later, as I am now in my 37th week. While the change seemed gradual to me, it's rather obvious that there's been some major growth with the bump.

The love continues, a Seattle shower

I know, I have been spoiled. Not only was I treated to two wonderful showers in Portland, I was also treated to one here in Seattle by my fantastic friend, Marissa B. Yesterday, a group of old and new friends gathered to celebrate the nearing arrival of baby Faw. Once again, I was overwhelmed with the generous and kind nature of the people Rob and I have in our lives. The event was so much fun, the food delicious and the laughter plenty (with and without my colorful commentary).

While Rob and I are excited and hopeful about an impending move back to Portland, it's not going to be easy to leave Seattle. We love the city, what it's grown to mean to us and most importantly, all of the terrific friends, many of whom are like family, we have here. I guess it just means we're going to have to visit - a lot and often.

As for the beautiful and fun shower, thank you to everyone, in particular to Maris for being such a gracious and generous host. The only pictures I have are of the adorable favors, I am hoping to get ones of people soon.

Showered with love

We just got back from a weekend in Portland - Rob with his brother working on projects and me getting to spend time with some wonderful people, both family and friends, at two different baby showers held for baby Faw and me.

I truly can't thank our fantastic group of family and friends enough for their support and generosity. Baby Faw is going to come into a very loving network of people. Huge appreciation goes out to my dear hosts, Rebecca and Olivia and Rob's mom, Karen.

Below are just a few photos - with my amazing friends and hosts Rebecca and Olivia; my mom and Karen, my other amazing shower host, and two of the cutest kids around - Cole and Quincy. Between Cole's crawling and general adorability and Quincy's smiles and vegetable tricks, they were part of our entertainment on Saturday.

Cute overload

Okay, well maybe it's not as good as cuteoverload.com but my latest fabric selection came in the mail and I am in love - it's a great little combination of jungle/farm animals, childlike but not sticky sweet-cute, and gender-neutral, classic colors. I thought I had curbed my fabric addiction but when this popped up online, I couldn't hold back. I mean, come on, I don't want to deprive our child of such finds, do I? Rob doesn't believe me that it was really a "mom knows best" kind of situation but he understands that sometimes I just can't say no to fabric. Luckily, I jumped on it because it's since sold out.

My original plan was for a blanket but now, after seeing the fabric in all its glory, it's hard to say whether it should be made into a wall hanging of some kind, bibs, a blanket or something else. Thoughts?

Update: Wall hanging it is and hopefully a bib and some shoes, we'll see!

A little more ready for little faw

When our plans had to change for the holiday weekend (Boulder and the new Mr. and Mrs. Wilbourn - we wish we were there), I decided to take advantage of the time both by relaxing and knocking out a couple of baby-related projects I had on my list. Below are pictures of my new diaper bag. I adapted this pattern and added a couple of features I liked but didn't want to pay for with this bag. And the second is a nursing cover (aka a hooter hider), which I knocked off from this popular version. (I am realizing there is a trend in my sewing habits:).)




Hope you had a happy 4th! Baby Faw went crazy from being in such close proximity to the fireworks show...we're hoping it was a good crazy and not traumatized in the womb crazy.