Glider, glider, where are you?

Well, I finished the canvas for her room and hospital door after several weeks of trying to decide how I wanted it to look. It turned out really cute and looks so adorable hanging in her room. Also, I finished the drawings above the crib a few weeks back, and after having them framed at Michaels, they are finally hanging! They just really help complete the nursery, and I can't quit walking in there to look around. I can't hold back the smile I get every time I peek into Braylin's room. Now all we need is the glider (shipped this week, so hopefully it'll get here soon) and the nursery's complete!


Little miss Braylin is moving all around in this super tight basketball I'm carrying around. Sometimes I'll just sit perfectly still so I can feel her move. That has got to be my favorite part of pregnancy! Babies are such a miracle and an amazing gift from God. Another exciting addition to the pregnancy.... contractions!

The "fake" braxton hicks contractions, of course. I'm sure I'll feel differently when the "real" ones start on her birthday. But for now, my occasional contraction reminds me that my body is starting to get ready for delivery. It's so exciting! I've already confirmed with Dr. Gayle that he doesn't have any family vacations planned the end of January or beginning of February. :) I'm shooting for week 38 or 39. Though I love the February birthstone, I'd much rather induce earlier. :) Guess we'll have to wait and see which month Braylin decides she's ready to join us!

As for now, Christmas is here and I'm LOVING every minute of it!!!! It's been so dark, cold, and drizzily the past few days -- if I could just sit at home in front of the Christmas tree and drink my hot chocolate every day from now til Christmas, I think I would. I just can't get enough of this season!!!