It's almost Delivery Day....!

Well I am officially at the end of this journey. 39 weeks and 2 days today. The whole pregnancy has gone pretty well. We have been fortunate enough to not have experienced any real problems, and we are very thankful for that. The only thing: Grayson is still breech! He will not turn! Our stubborn little boy. That can only mean one thing......scheduled C-Section. Yup, when the doctor told me that was what we were going to have to do I was initally bummed. I had always dreamed of having a baby and in those dreams the delivery was always a normal vaginal delivery, the way God intended it. But, I have had time to get over the initial disappointment. I realize that was nothing but a dream, and God had other plans for me. There is obviously a reason I am having to have a C-section, and I trust God with this decision. Lots of my friends have had C-sections and they have all been pleased with them, plus I get to do my hair and make-up before I go in, lol. When you think about it, that isn't all that bad. One other, major perk: both my family and Ty's get to be here for the birth, something that probably would not have happend otherwise due to the hours and hours of distance between us. So for that I am greatful.

So the scheduled due date.......August 16, 2011! Yep....TOMORROW! Oh my goodness this has flown by. I am sitting here in disbelief that today is my last day as simply a wife, daughter, and sister. Tomorrow I am going to be a Mommy! I cannot wait. Don't get me wrong, I am a little nervous, simply because I am having a major surgery and I have never had surgery before. I am a trauma nurse, not a labor and delivery nurse, and yes I know that a C-section is a very common surgery, but being a trauma nurse you have just enough knowledge to know what could go wrong. These are the times I wish I knew nothing about the medical field, or just enough to get by, that way I could not sike myself out. Oh well, I'll be ok, because the excitement of knowing that after that routine 45 min to one hour sugery, I will get to hold my sweet little boy, that I have waited so long to meet. If that can't get me through it I don't know what will!

So here is to today, my last day before my life changes forever (for the better of course). Ty and I are going to Flemming's (one of our favorite restuarants) tonight for our last dinner as a couple, because come 0730 in the morning, we will forever be a FAMILY!

Nursery Reveal......

So here it is.....lot's of people have asked to see pictures, and I wanted it to be complete before I posted any. I went with baby toile/patchwork bedding, and accented the room with Beatrix Potter/Peter Rabbit, an all time favorite of mine. I was able to find beautiful Beatrix Potter prints online, and my mom got them framed for me, and we have used different Peter Rabbit books and Rabbit stuffed animals to decorate the room. I am so happy with how the room turned out, I absolutely love it and find myself just going in there and sitting, dreaming about sweet little Grayson.

Grayson's adorable crib bedding

The beautiful crib that my parents (Granna and Granddaddy) got for us.

Grayson's hutch with some of his adorable picture frames, books, and toys.

Dresser, filled with all sorts of clothes, blankets, etc.

The UNC ram, was bought by my dad before I was born, and was in my nursery as a baby.

The glider that my Nana and Papaw gave to us, along with the window treatment that my Nana made.

I can't wait to hold my precious little boy and rock him to sleep in this chair.

The changing table that was actually used in mine and my sister's nursery. I repainted it in crackle paint, and it turned out so good, and matches perfectly. His shelf that I also painted, and some of his cute little outfits from my parents displayed on it.

Matching diaper stacker, leading into his closet.

His closet, filled with lots and lots of clothes, etc. Organizational baskets that I did, and lots of shelves that Tyler and I found at home depot that my mother-in-law (Emi) installed for us.

Showers and Such......

Tyler and I were truly blessed and were fortunate enough to be showered at 4 different baby showers. Grayson is a lucky baby, and so are his parents. 

Birmingham Shower

My sweet college friends along with my good friend Jamie gave me a shower in Birmingham. It was so good to see all of my sorority and nursing friends, as well as sweet neighbors. My mom, sister, grandmother, cousins, and mother-in-law, also came into town for the shower. We had a great time, and got lots of great things, thank you so much for everyone that was a part of this special day.

Birmingham Shower

(Don't you just absolutely LOVE the invitations)

My wonderful hostesses: Jamie, Laura, Stetcie, and Brooke (MarthaGrace was not able to make it)

The lovely food table (I love the cake!)

Momma, Me, and Bai

Asheville Shower

My sweet sister, with the help of my sweet momma, gave me a shower in Asheville, NC. All of my family lives in Asheville, as well as some great great family friends (Asheville is where my parents grew up, and where I lived for 8 years of my early life). There was such a good turn out to this shower and I was able to see some truly special people. We again were so blessed with people's generosity. Baily and Mom did such a good job decorating, with a Peter Rabbit theme (same as Grayson's nursery), they even got real crafty, I was so proud of them, lol.

Asheville Shower given by "Aunt Sissy"

Me and the hostess

Adorable sign in book (matches his nursery)

"Wishes for Grayson" something started at my B'ham shower and continued thru two others.

The Wreath my mom and sister made for the shower and the hospital door.

Adorable blue and white candy table with the name blocks Aunt Sissy made.

Sweet Tea and Lemonade served in mason jars with blueberries.....so cute!

The lovely food table, with the wall decor rattle "Aunt Sissy" made.

Momma's grape salad in waffle cone bowls....so good!

Sunday School Shower

Our sweet Sunday school class through us a "Diaper Shower", I did not take many pictures at the actual shower, but I did get a shot of the diapers and such that we were blessed with.

Diapers etc. from the "Diaper Shower"

We are so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful and Godly group of people.

The "Diaper 4-Wheeler" (instead of diaper cake), so appropriate for Tyler.

Work Shower

Some of the girls from my work through me an adorable shower, with such cute invitations. I did not take pictures at this shower because I accidentally forgot my camera. It was beautiful though. We had a great morning of spending time together, and they even decorated one of a kind onesies for Grayson.

Work Shower