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It was pretty darn exciting to get the crib set up for Phoenix.  She won't be staying in

her room for a while, but it's nice to have a bed set up in there for naps and whatnot.

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I finally got Nixie's blanket finished!  So happy with the outcome.

It is incredibly pillowy and soft.

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Georgia was giving Phoenix a sticker and decided "her Phoenix" needed one as well.

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Had to take a hospital selfie with my amazing man.  He's so loving and supportive.  I don't

know what I'd do without him!  Or without the support of our families, praying for us and

helping with Georgia.  Thank you all so much!!!

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Saturday was an eventful day.

My dear friend, Jean Marie, came over for most of the day to take our family/maternity

pictures.  We had such a great time.  We just chilled around the house, experimenting with

different photo ideas.  We even took a nap!  Then we headed to our local train station for

some outdoor pictures, got rained out, and headed to dinner.

After dinner, Jean went home, and then everything changed.

I went to the bathroom and noticed some spotting.  After texting with my midwife some,

and spotting a little more, we decided it would be best if we went to the hospital.  We'd much

rather be safe than sorry.

Long story-short: I was dehydrated, causing contractions, which likely caused irritation to

my cervix, which caused the spotting.  My water had not broken (praise the Lord) and Phoenix

was totally fine.  I convinced them I could drink enough water and they didn't feel the need

to give me an IV (if you know me, you know how happy that made me, and how willing I was

to CHUG water if necessary).  They gave me some meds to stop the contractions, and after

about 3 hours of being there I was free to go home!

So now, as you can imagine, I'm keeping track of my water intake and watching my caffeine

intake as well.  I absolutely do not want to go through that again.  I'm looking forward to at

least 3 more weeks with this baby inside me!!  Hopefully longer, if that's what she needs.

~

Jean has been posting pictures on her facebook photography page, and I will definitely

be sharing more on my blog when I have them!!!

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We've been cleaning out our spare room, trying to get ready for Phoenix.

I was in and our of our linen closet, making the guest bed in there, and I come back out

to see that Georgia has found her "big sister bunny" that we'll give her when Phoenix

arrives.  She didn't get her down or anything, she just wanted to feel her ear.

I can't wait to be able to give her the bunny!  1) so she can have it, and 2) because that

means Phoenix will be here or on her way!!! :D

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Georgia knows exactly where I keep Phoenix's blanket that I'm knitting, and she knows

she's not allowed to take it out of the bag.  So she just goes over and sits there with her hand

in the bag, playing with Nixie's blanket while sucking her thumb.

I love making things for friends.  Can't wait to share that finished project on the blog soon!

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I took my 30 week picture a couple days late.  I almost didn't get it at all.

I had been sick and most definitely not feeling like taking a picture, but we

were leaving for vacation the day after this, and I knew if I didn't get it then,

I wouldn't get it at all.  I was not diligent all this time just to forget a shot at

30 weeks!! ;)  So excuse the tired look, and just revel in the thought that

we only have around 10 weeks left!!! :D

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Runt man.  He really seems to think Phoenix's bed actually belongs to him.

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Remember me working on a sweater for Phoenix's little friend?  Well that's

it pictured above!  With Georgia's current favorite book.  That was our gift

to bring for Leah's baby shower.  I love personal gifts, and seeing as I made

the sweater, and that's G's favorite book, this one felt very personal and it

meant a lot that Leah liked it!

Leah's baby is due just 15 days before Phoenix, that's why I call her Phoenix's

little friend :D it's so fun to be pregnant with a friend!  I've been blessed with

someone close in due date through both of my pregnancies.

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She brought me my hippo slippers.  One for me to wear, one for her to wear.

Oh, and see that dark blur at the bottom of the left picture?  That's Phoenix ;)

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Finally got Phoenix's name picture on her blanket :)

The blanket's not done yet (I'm just working on it here

and there) but it's coming along!  I'm loving this yarn.

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I finished Phoenix's sweater on Sunday!  I posted about it here.

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Much sweetness today.

Hot tea and a perfect table to rest it on.

Newborn clothes... an outfit that Georgia wore.

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Just a chill Sunday afternoon.  Knitting for my little one in utero

with my favorite female cat :)

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We had a great "first day of summer" this year!!

Back in May, I had mentioned to Ben that I really wanted to plan a surprise

something for Jean's birthday, but since I had time, I didn't act on it right away.

Not even 2 weeks later, Becca messages me with the exact same idea.  Fantastic!

So, we got to planning... and long story-short, we pulled it off!  We surprised Jean

with some of her best friends at the beach, went for pizza, went back to the beach,

and then got ice cream to top it all off.  It really was a great day.

I fully intended on getting a lot more pictures, but the water and conditions were

so perfect, I just had to get in.  And I don't normally get in the water.  It was great

to enjoy the (very unusually-flat) ocean with our friends.

~

Leah and I are only 2 weeks apart!  She's due with their first baby (also a girl)

15 days before I'm due with Phoenix.  It has been fun being pregnant with friends

through both of my pregnancies so far!  I can't wait to see Phoenix and their baby

grow up together.  Too fun!!

~

Thankfully, Jean asked to get a picture before we ALL went home (we really

should've gotten a group shot earlier).  I just adore these girls and had so much

fun planning this whole thing with Becca!!!  LtoR: me, Jean Marie and Becca

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Another Samwise and Phoenix nap.  I think this will happen a lot

after Phoenix is born, as well.

Runt loved sleeping with Georgia when she was a newborn.  And

Sam is going to be just about the same age as Runt was at that time.

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Sam and Phoenix, taking a nap :)

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Well, it turns out, we're not expecting a boy!  Haha!

Read more about it on our family blog, here.

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We got a new stroller this week, and Georgia and I decided to

test it out the other day!  We both loved it, and we can't wait to

have Phoenix join us on our adventures!