Just when you think it can't get any better, it does! We had our birthmom, Mandy, up to our house for a visit this past weekend - my parents were gracious enough to drive her up here so we could spend some time together. It was an awesome weekend that included massages, pedicures, watching movies, talking, eating, laughing, and spending time with my brother, his family and my parents. Brandon and I just wanted the weekend to be relaxing and fun. It's so crazy how comfortable we feel together. I think one of the best parts about the weekend was being able to feel the baby kick and move around. My favorite part was being able to feel her when she was having the hiccups. Mandy was so willing to let us touch her tummy and feel the baby move. It was the first time Brandon was able to feel her move and he also got to feel her hiccups too - it's just an amazing experience that we are grateful for. A lot of people that adopt don't get to have these moments and we thank our Heavenly Father each day for this opportunity we have been given. Sometimes it's hard and I do get envious that Mandy is able to be pregnant and I can't. And then it goes the other way, we feel so selfish too sometimes that she has to go through this for us. Adoption is truly a remarkable gift.
We have been spending the last couple weeks really finishing our baby's room. You never imagine things to be happening the way that they do. I always thought that I would have a baby shower before I had a baby, but it just feels strange to have one before we have officially adopted her. I do worry about not having everything we need though. Little things run through my head though, like I really do think I need a sleep positioner - it says that it helps her breath better, eat better and pretty much just BE better! And oh my gosh, have you SEEN how many different types of bottles there are!?! And seriously, what's going to happen if I don't have the Boudreaux's All-Natural Butt Paste?!? And how many newborn diapers am I going to need, or size 1 or size 2... This could just go on forever, Brandon keeps laughing at me and tells me to just chill out. It is kind of funny and irrational. :) But especially these past 2 weeks, I have been all over the place - I am trying to get all my rooms organized and cleaned because I feel like I may never have the chance to do that again for the rest of my life! haha! The best part though, Target started having a baby sale on Monday and I took that as a sign that we needed to buy a few things.
The next few weeks we are working on getting ready for our last fundraiser. We are having a garage sale on September 25. Our last 2 went really well and we always say that every quarter counts. After this, I think we are good on garage sales for a few years! :) We truly do feel blessed by all that we have and are looking forward to what is in store for us in the future. Only about 7 more weeks until the due date - it's coming so fast, Brandon and I have been alone for so long - we can't even imagine what it's going to be like, all I know is that we can't wait to be parents and it's going to be wonderful.
