Seven Month Check Up and the Third Baby Shower

I went to my 29 week OB visit this week and everything is going great.  I gained 4 1/2 pounds since last month (yikes), Belle's heartbeat was 135 bpm, and I passed my glucose test (this means I don't have gestational diabetes, yay).  I will have one more monthly appointment in December, and then after that I have to return every two weeks for a checkup.  I can't believe we're almost to that point, it is getting close!  Sean and I also attended a Preparing for Birth and Newborn Care class recently.  It was fun being in room with so many pregnant couples, and hilarious when the teacher asked the fathers what was the worst thing about the pregnancy.  Most of them said dealing with the hormones and mood swings!  We learned tons (Sean might say too much), and feel better prepared for the delivery and for Belle's arrival.

To end the week, my office threw me my third and final baby shower.  Sean and I already feel like everyone has done so much, and for my co-workers to want to do this for me is amazing!  I've been working there for a little over a year, and I can honestly say everyone there is so nice.  They welcome you with open arms even as a newbie.  The office chipped in and purchased the stroller besides some other gifts and gift cards!  Now that the showers are all over I'm looking forward to putting everything away and completing the nursery.

 The centerpiece on the food table

 The spread, the office break room never looked better!

 Ready for the party

 Me and Judge Fowler, an awesome boss!

 The wreath on the door

 Me, Mary, and Kim

 Me and Vallie, we went to training in Virginia together for two weeks, fun times

 Me and Christy, she is my mentor at work, love her!

 A photo with the hostesses (minus Vallie and Kathy):  Kim, Mary, me, Jana, Christy, and Cherie

 table centerpiece

 Adorable Snow Baby gift basket Lynne made, she is so crafty!

 Ready to open presents

 The cupcakes

 Opening gifts

Second Baby Shower

My two best friends from high school, Leah and Sarah, along with their moms, Mrs. Ammons and Mrs. Nix, hosted my second baby shower.  It was wonderful to see some friends that I never get to see due to the miles between us.  Lensa and Sonia, my friends from law school, drove all the way from El Dorado, Leah came from Tulsa, Allison came from Conway, and the list goes on and on.  My law school bestie, Lyndsey, could not come because she just delivered her sweet baby boy, Graham.  She was definitely there in spirit via some special M&Ms.  Sarah was the mastermind behind all the party planning and made some really cute decorations, including a diaper cake. Thank you again and we feel blessed!

 The food table

 Adorable diaper cake, look at the booties on the teddy bear

 Bonjour Bebe Belle!

 So excited for the shower to begin, me at almost 29 weeks!

 Wreath Sarah made on the door with the shower invitation

 Sweet Sarah

 Mantle decorated with Madeline books and a clothesline, as I opened presents the clothes I received were displayed on it.

 Gift bathtub from the hostessess

 Wishes for Isabelle, the guests went around and said some of their wishes for her, so sweet.

 Amazing!

 You almost don't want to eat them ;)

 Me and Mom

 High school best friends: Leah, me, and Sarah

 Me and mom with the lovely hostesses

 My childhood best friend, Lauren

 Marie, me, and Allison, they made my first job out of law school so enjoyable.  Erika we need to photoshop you in this picture.
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 Me and my mother-in-law, Renee

 My college bestie, Maria

 Opening gifts