Man Shower

Our 4th and final shower was amazing! Brian's friends rallied at Asheville Pizza and Brewing. Despite the snow, there was a great turn out! (in attendance: Ingrid, Brandon, Keri, Morning, Todd, Catherine, Eric, Karen, Brad, Claire, Cedrick, Serena, Kim S, Kim R, Stephen, Sandra, Edna, Mike, Kyle, Gwen, Lee, Tammy). Friends pitched in and bought Brian (and me!) a sweet baby jogger! Many other generous and thoughtful gifts, and warm support!!! Baby is a lucky little girl!

Shower by Mom and Barbara

What a lovely shower! It had to be postponed (almost twice!) because of the crazy winter weather we've had this year. Have I even mentioned that in this blog? It's been a hideous winter in Asheville! More snow and grey days than we've ever had! Let's hope it ends soon and mama and baby will bake in the sunshine this Spring!

Anyway, LOVED the group of women in attendance at this shower (Julie, Barbara, Justine, Pat, Tammy, Lynelle, Cheryl, Amy N., Nancy T., Meg, Karen C., Bobbie, Joyce). Everyone went around and offered their words of wisdom. One that stood out was to buy the same color and style of socks so we won't have to worry about matching them up! Smart!

Brian was beaming. Rachel was glowing. Granny was gracious!

the last ultrasound....

Our last ultrasound was, as usual, very special and amazing. Each time I see that heart beating I get a thrill that can't be compared to anything I've ever experienced. There wasn't too much to see this time, as she's running out of room and the lack of amniotic fluid made any 3-D pics impossible. Her foot was right up against her head....(little flexible yoga like her parents!). She has grown perfectly and is now in the 48th percentile. She weighs in at around 5#, 10oz, and they suspect that she'll be well over 7# at birth. Goodness!!!

Both Granny (who claims now she wants to be "Bubbie!") and Brian were beaming the whole time. I couldn't possibly be happier.