36 Weeks and Ready

Yay, I am 36 weeks!  I am currently 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced.  It is exciting that we are even talking that verbiage.  Zane is holding tight to his breech position and I have had a change of heart on the turning possibility.  My doctor showed me how the proceedure was done, by pressing down on me somewhat, and that small amount of pressure was all I needed to decide we would go the c-section route.  I mean, it was painful and she said that what she was doing wasn't even close to the pressure she would be using in an actual turning proceedure.  Worst case, Zane will be born in 3 weeks!

I am so relieved to have gotten some major responsibilities off my shoulders, taxes and the spring JLA magazine, so that I can get do the little things to be prepared for the big day.  Car vacuumed (seemed like I sucked up a whole box of cereal from between the seats) and car seat installed! 

Summer brought her baby and carrier out for the installation too (clinging them together, saying "cheers").

Big sister will be keeping a watchful eye on baby's every move! 

Baby lodge is done. 

Mom made Zane this awesome elephant shelf (exact replica from Pottery Barn Kids) which fits in nicely. 

Thanks to my baby shower and diaper shower (thrown by my church friends last weekend) our closet is packed full with boxes of diapers and wipes-so grateful! 

And now we WAIT!

Summer is so excited about "Z-A" (pronounced ZZZZ-A) coming and holding him.  She will be such a helper if not too much of a helper. 

As I type this I can hear lots of toys falling on the ground and she is saying, "BIG MESS."  The other day I looked around the living room and told her that it was a big mess...and I guess that has stuck. 

She has really become a daddy's girl recently, loving for daddy to hold her, hug her, find her under the covers etc.  Perfect timing!

34 Week Update

34 Weeks Pregnant with baby Zane and I am B.I.G! At my doctor appointment this week we confirmed that he is still breech and that is probably attributing to my larger measurements.  He has 3 more weeks to turn on his own before we try to force him to move (should I choose that option).  Looks like this pregnancy is going for the long haul of 39 weeks!  I am thankful that I have had a healthy pregnancy so far.

Last week Chad's mom hosted a baby shower for me and Zane.  She did such a nice job and I was honored to be supported by so many local girls.  We received many great gifts for our little boy and I am so grateful. 

Of course, Summer was a BIG help in opening each gift! 

On Valentine's Eve we attended a special Family Date Night at Chick Fil A.  They emailed out an invitation and we made reservations.  We were greeted by a hostess, white table cloths, an actual waitress, special Valentine bag of goodies and 2 carnation flowers!  That is alot for a fast food restaurant.  We love Chick Fil A. 

Valentine's Day morning I made heart shaped strawberry pancakes for my loves. 

32 week update

32 Weeks Pregnant with Zane and the doctor says he is measuring a little on the big side currently.  I will get to see him on the ultrasound in 2 weeks to see how he is positioned as he has been breach the past few visits.  Mama is feeling good.

Of course, I can't pull the camera out without this little girl wanting to pose.  The expression in this photo is one I see alot. 

And then there is always the BIG smile! 

I bought this hat for Zane to wear in a couple of years but Summer had to test it out first.  It is camo and says "Daddy's fishing partner." 

Thank You Pinterest

Dear Pinterest,
I was hesitant to invite you into my life as I already have a busy schedule.  You started out with a snooty attitude by not letting me join but I understand now that you are like that with everyone.  I have really grown to love you and see a future together.  It's as if I forgot who Facebook is.  You inspire me in new directions and spur me to actually CREATE the cool things I find.  Thanks for the encouragement.
Your friend,
Jana

Here are my Pinterest creations this week:

Zane's cribskirt (actually the entire room)

I saw a DIY cribskirt pin last night and it looked easy enough.  I created this during Summer's naptime today without a stitch of sewing.  Whoever invinted liquid stitch is a genius!

Rainbow Pinwheel Sugar Cookies (thanks to Jen for pinning)

Separate your sugar cookie dough and add food coloring, roll into grape size balls. Combine one of each color into a beach ball look, roll like a snake and twist in a circle.  Finally dip the sides in sprinkles.  These could be cute for all holidays with coordinating food coloring! 

Turns out this recipe calls for ALOT of Mama involvement as a two year old cannot roll dough without flattening it like a pancake; hence she got shifted to sprinkle girl!

This picture doesn't do them justice...they actually came out cute! 

Thanks Pinterest for keeping me excited to celebrate all of the holidays.  

Our Valentines tree of love 

Our playdate last week, where the girls painted each other's nails then blew them dry with the battery operated hair dryer!  Too cute. 

Zane's Baby Lodge (in progress)

I LOVE creating things!  It is my passion.  After making the barn door I realized that just the wood alone wasn't going to be enough yet I was stumped as to what to put on it.  After some searching on Pinterest (and consulting with my creative mother) I decided to write out his name in rope, create some mason jar lanterns and finish it off with a rope of toys (to be added-lodge themed of course).  I loved doing all of these things for pennies and it only spurred my creative thougths to other projects I can make using these same items. 

The bedding will be a chocolate brown cribskirt and bumper pad with a navy blue gingham cribsheet.

Zane, we're getting ready for you buddy!

All in a Day's Time

We want to say Happy Birthday to Aunt Jen this past weekend!  It wasn't half way through the day that I remembered that she and Sissy, our dog, share the same birthday.  Therefore, Sissy got apple slices hand fed to her by her sweet big sis!

Thanks to our sweet and crafty friend who made Summer this scarf.  Today when we were going outside and I said I was going to grab a scarf she immediately ran to get hers too!  This scarf is actually made out of a pair of knee socks (pinterest probably). 

Speaking of Pinterest...Summer and I made strawberry cupcakes with the box of strawberry cake mix and 12 oz of Diet 7-Up.  Summer has assisted me while using the hand blender a few times now and I thought it was time to let her have the full reigns!  Great job with no splatter!  PS-had the cupcakes not stuck to the silicone pans they would have been called a Grand Success, however it is still to be determined. 

 ZANE'S Nursery Update:

Ordinary drapes have been transformed by adding ribbon to the bottom. 

Barn door has been assembled, stained and installed in the room.

Animal Silhouette artwork has been crafted, frame and hung.

We are making progress!

Remember this is a Baby Lodge, hence the deer 

Moose 

The barn door is not complete.  It still needs some decor but I don't have a vision right now...so I wait...and search Pinterest:) 

Fun Times

Summer was lucky enough to receive an after Christmas present...a Pink Bike.  For the record she always refers to it as her "pink bike."  She had the helmet already so we were off.  In minutes she was racing down the street with pregnant mama trying to keep up.

 Summer in race mode...she knows how to slump her shoulders and really get into it!

We have enjoyed a couple family outings where Daddy throws the ball for Sissy and Summer chases after them to make sure Sissy gets it...as if Sissy wouldn't get the ball!

This past week we met up with our friends after not seeing them for a while during the holidays.  We went to the Mountain Playlodge and had a great time.  Summer was hugging Addie while trying to get this dog to drive them somewhere.  In this photo, Summer has on a tutu and a magic wand in her hand...lots of dress up clothes at the Playlodge. 

And doesn't this look like fun!  Wish parents were allowed to play:( 

Queen of the castle...with an apron on from the "grocery store." 

23 weeks                                                  27 weeks             

Zane is riding low.  He makes it very difficult for me to keep my maternity pants up as the waistband wants to CONSTANTLY fall below my belly...which in turn pulls them down in the back.  I am VERY close to wearing dresses only.  If only it was a little warmer out.