Thought I was in Labor... I think

Tonight, I awoke an hour ago (around 3am) to such intense pain in my entire abdominal area. 

I couldn't tell if it was gas related or pregnancy/labor related. There was so much pressure and nothing was relieving it. I tried getting on all fours, downward dog, standing straight, leaning over on the bed, sitting on the toilet, rocking back and forth, and of course, just pushing on my stomach all over. No luck. 

I started to freak out a little since I didn't feel the baby move at all. I then felt my entire stomach and the whole thing was hard. So my first thought, is this a contraction? Braxton hicks? Labor? Orrrrr, just gas pain. Is the baby okay? Should I go to the hospital? Maybe fetal distress? 

The thoughts that run through your mind are endless. 

I just sat, breathed and prayed. Prayed for the baby to be okay no matter what. I said to myself, I will go through any amount of pain, as long as I know you are okay. And sure enough, it subsided a little and I went to lay back down. He began a little movement and now he is moving all over. Thank God! 

The power of prayer is so amazing and God is always looking over me and this baby. God is good, God is great, God is simply amazing. 

Thank you God. 

My prayer: "Lord, watch over this baby with all your heart and soul. Protect him from the world and may he always be a child of yours. Let him grow and love and be a follower of Christ. Let him show the world the power of God and be a spreader of the word. Let his heart always be filled with your love. Amen."

Robby's Room is Complete!

Nursery is finished and I am obsessed! 

The Nursery is Almost Done!

Finally, something fun about being pregnant, planning and thinking about the nursery! Since I found out I was pregnant, my baby room ideas started flowing! 

First, I knew the theme would have something to do with turtles (of course), it was just a matter of green with pink or green with blue. I also knew that this baby would have so much turtle stuff that he would probably hate turtles for the rest of his life. But that's okay, his mom will always love them! 

Here is the picture that first inspired the baby's theme. 

I loved the simplicity of this room and I adored the wainescoting. I knew that I wanted the wainescoting right away. 

As soon as I started looking up turtle nursery ideas, Pinterest and Google were flooded with thousands of turtle ideas. Who knew turtles were so popular!? I didn't want an under the sea theme, just turtles really. Of course, Rob was over turtles before this even started. 

While we were registering at BabiesRUs one day, we saw this nursery theme, that not only incorporated turtles, but also alligators and hippos. Rob was sold on this set because he loved the fact that other animals, besides turtles, we're going to be in the nursery. 

Here's the set:

I instantly fell inlove with this theme! We registered for it right away. 

Next was furniture. We found an awesome set at BuyBuy Baby. Terrible, terrible store but awesome furniture. I am still waiting on this furniture to come in which is driving me insane. But here's the set: 

Along with our glider...

Glider is in because it was from Babies R us. Absolutely love it! 

While thinking and searching google and Home Debot on different types of wainescoting and such, Rob suggested we do Board and Batten. I had never heard of Board and Batten before, but I must say, I fell in love as soon as I looked it up!!! And sure enough it's what we went with. 

Rob built the entire board and batten from scratch. He had to cut each piece of wood to the desired width. He seriously is the jack of all trades! 

We decided to match the green in the bed set to the paint we wanted to use. We wanted green for the top half of the room and white for the board and batten. I also wanted high board and batten that went a little bit above the crib. 

Here is the step by step in pictures :) 

Step 1: priming the room.

Step 2: Green Paint on half of the room. 

Step 3: Board and Batten Going Up

Step 4: First Coat of White Paint

Step 5: Second Coat of White

Step 5: Finishing touches of window trim and green/white touch ups

Step 6: Finished! How amazing does this look?!?!? My husband is amazing! 

Now, we are patiently waiting for all of the baby furniture to arrive. So far, 2 pieces are in, the dresser and the Hutch. Just need the other dresser and the Crib (plus guardrails).

Hoping to get these in before school starts in 2 weeks but I doubt it because Buy Buy Baby is horrible (never again will I shop there for furniture or recommend it to anyone). 

Can't wait to see the final nursery! Robby is going to love it! I think I might love it more though!!! 

Week by Week

I started at week 10 

Robby's Baby Shower

Today was Robby's baby shower and I cannot express enough how amazed I was at the wonderful job my mother and my friends did. It was just so above and beyond! 

They decorated last night from midnight to 2:30 in the morning! That alone makes them the best Mom and friends in the world! The place looked so awesome! I cried of course because I can't get over how much they love me and how much they did for me. It was more than I could of ever expected. It was also more than I would have ever pictures my baby shower to be. I got everything I wanted and more! I can't wait to set the baby's room up and go through everything tomorrow!!! 

Everything was just so AMAZING! I still can't get over it!!! Robby is so spoiled and loved! 

Pictures from the shower: maybe one day Robby will look back at this and just see how much love was put into this day. Maybe he won't care too much but I know his wife will and maybe his kids. 

 

So many priceless memories and gifts. Unreal how much a baby is loved before he even enters the world. 

-Soon to be New Mommy