Katie Jo Wilkerson: Progress

Between baby showers, weekly doctor’s appointments, and grueling weekends of hard work, I have a lot to share! Let’s start from the most recent of events and I’ll work my way backwards.

So we somehow managed to get all of the rooms moved around last weekend! Brandon and I were exhausted after all was said and done, but now I can finally let the nesting begin! I created this endless list on my iPhone just to make sure I don't forget anything. The challenge is going to be whether or not I let myself obsess over it like I did while anticipating the re-arrangement of Brandon and Caden's rooms. I wish that my default was set on focusing on the truth of Scripture instead of worrying and obsessing over the details. Because "who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:27)

A few sweet co-workers of mine put together a luncheon/baby shower for me. I was delighted that so many ladies showed up and that Samuel got most of the items that I was hoping for (which enabled me to use the gift cards we'd already received on one particular 'big' item!) One of my favorite gifts was from my boss. She got Samuel this little white t-shirt that had “iPood” written across the chest. Too funny!

Here are some pictures that were taken during the party...

Baby bath tub filled with goodies!

Awww a duck hooded towel!

Yay! One of those cute seat covers for grocery carts or highchairs!

Yesssss, the bedding set!

Last but not least, here's the belly at 34 weeks! (and the crib mattress!)

After the baby shower ended, I made my way to my (now weekly) doctor’s appointment. I was expecting the blood work, but the “strep test” that they had mentioned that I would be undergoing was not the one where they swab the back of your throat. Oh, they swabbed me alright, but it wasn’t my throat. Just sayin'... Quite honestly though, can I just say that I don’t even know what the word ‘modesty’ means anymore? The appointment ended on a high note when my doctor informed me that he was putting in a request of May 24 for the cesarean! That is exactly one week earlier than his estimated due date! Once it is cleared by the hospital, we will finally have an exact date to look forward to. YAY! There’s a light at the end of this tunnel…

Last but not least, here are some pictures from the baby shower that my friend Janet hosted for us at our house a few weekends ago.

Here's the belly at 33 weeks!

The card Caden picked out for Samuel was so sweet. It was one of those cards that plays music when you open it. "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" was the tune and he looked in my eyes with a big smile on his face as he sang every word. I was a goner. I don't know what exactly triggered the tears though; it was either pregnancy hormones, or the "I love you Sam" that he wrote on the inside of the card. Probably both now that I think about it...

Here are some of the guests who gathered around to watch me open Sam's presents!

The guys got a real kick out of this diaper rash cream!

Game one: Guess how big around Katie's belly is using streamer. The winner? One of the guys! I wish I had a picture of how long the streamer was that my mom did. That thing wrapped around me almost twice!

Game two: While holding a napkin behind you back, tear it into the shape of a baby's t-shirt. My stepmother won this one, but my MIL came in at a close second. As you can see, she was very proud of hers!