...8 weeks till Baby

Well - another week has passed, hard to believe how quickly they're going! I think with the Holidays and Baby Showers, time just passes faster! I've definitely started feeling pregnant this past week - trying to walk slowly and carefully over the icy/snowy parking lots and walkways...having a hard time putting my socks on in the morning...and some restless nights of attempting to sleep.  I've also had the joy of heartburn pretty constantly - and the Dr. said it will only get worse from here on out! I've been told by a few people that they experienced the same fun when pregnant with their little girls - and one even said it means she'll have a full head of hair (which I wouldn't doubt based on my baby picture)!  Other than those 'inconveniences', things are still going wonderfully! We feel so incredibly blessed at God's protection over this little one's growth and over me throughout the pregnancy so far. It's really a great reminder that I am not in control...a hard lesson for me to learn.

This past weekend, I had another Baby Shower - this time hosted by my wonderful Mom and Sister in Maple Grove.  It was a great Saturday spent celebrating with my family (Rostamo and Dale) - though it was a smaller group since most of my relatives are scattered throughout the US (and Australia).  I had a great time playing games, eating delicious food and catching up.  My Great Aunt Mary was there and she was entertaining for all - as usual - I love her candor and that I have her in my life during this exciting time.  She reminds me so much of my Grandma Rose (her sister) that it warms me to feel like my Grandma is here celebrating too in a way.
My mom made this incredible fruit carving for the shower - a little baby buggy. So impressive, had to post this.

This weekend, we have our Baby Preparation class at Fairview Southdale Hospital.  This is the Hospital I will be delivering the Baby at - so it will be good to walk around and get more familiar with it.  I'm excited to hear what they have to teach us and get a tour of the Maternity Ward there! Though I know it's not nearly as exciting for Dan - at least it's just one weekend...

Not a whole lot more to report at this point.  Things are going smoothly - I have my two week Dr. appointments starting next Monday, which is just another reminder of how soon this little girl will be here to greet us! :)