Random conclusions

As I am watching snow fall to the ground and possibly enjoying our final weekend as a couple.... I thought it would be appropriate for some random conclusions from the past several months. Pregnancy brings out many questions and opinions from people...phew! I'm sure motherhood is going to bring out more but here are answers to the most commonly asked questions:

*How are you feeling? I have felt great this entire pregnancy. I can probably count on one hand how many times I felt nauseated. No swelling, no heartburn, normal weight gain, normal B/P, etc. I did get some a little acne and have two pretty bad headaches in the first trimester but nada since then. Now my lower back just hurts here and there and Rader enjoys kicking my ribs every once in a while :)

*Are you planning on an epidural? Heck, yes! Contrary to some exaggerated horror stories you hear, I've only been a part of one that wasn't so smooth...(right, Janna)!! I'll be calling on my way up to the hospital. Plus I have a copy of the anethesia schedule so I'll know who to expect, haha! (so nice to have connections)

*Have you been craving anything? Beginning: Breakfast foods and fruit. Middle: nothing really. Late: lemonade and fruit. Lemonade has been my longest fetish. Allie and I did make a late run this week for Watermelon and Lemonade packets....yummy!!

*Where are you delivering? Here. I have the privelege of knowing several docs and have seen multiple situations with them under pressure and am full confident in their abilities so why not?! So many people think it will be akward but at least I know who is REALLY going to be taking care of me. Plus they have given me personal cell phone numbers and the go ahead to contact them no matter who's on call. Can't get much sweeter than that!! And the nurses are the best :)

*Are you nervous? Of course I am nervous. Not so much about the delivery/pain/part but about him being healthy. That has been my main worry the whole time. Thank goodness God is in complete control and knows what is best....now I just have to keep reminding myself of that (sometimes, hourly)

AND ALONG WITH QUESTIONS comes sooo many opinions. I guess it's just the fact that women like to share their stories, both good and bad. I started another post about this but failed to finish it so maybe I'll do that here shortly...

So our plans for today:
Stay in bed as long as possible...which we are doing still..thanks to laptops :)
John's making breakfast (well, until I decided I wanted biscuits and gravy so he'll help me)
De-clutter a little bit
Pack a bag
Watch allie play and then the SEC championship
Enjoy a date night....hmmm, now that's important...what do I want to eat??

"It could be ANY day now"

Kinda surreal that we can say that now! We had an appt today and everything is still looking good!! I've had some contractions but nothing regular and I"m starting to dilate...which is great :) I was def. nervous waiting at the office today as it was starting to hit me that we are SOOO close!! I was so proud of myself prior to today in the sense that I hadn't "freaked" out or had one of those moments where you just let your mind get the best of ya in a very long time!! Today was the exception. But thankfully I'm surrounded by several people who are good at calming me down! I def. lost it though when my sister in law called to pray for me. The tears were flowing!! It was a combination of releasing fears and being grateful for people who love me!!

Enough about today--here's what I can proudly say about things going on lately:

CHECK. CHECK. and CHECK.

0-6 months clothes washed, organized, and put away.

House cleaned.

Christmas decor up.

Thank you notes done.

"Key" baby stuff put together.

Groceries bought.

Basement organized.

Awwww....SO NICE!! Now on to de-cluttering the house!!

AND another HUGE check mark: THE NURSERY!!!!

John's mom came to visit us a couple weekends ago and we got his nursery organized and about 80% finished! She is very good at knowing where to put things and isn't scared to hang them on the wall so that was her job! I must say...I"m very pleased with the outcome! Our bedding was made by Bernadette and I LOVE IT!!!!! It's the perfect touch!!

Here are some more photos: His crib. (to the right is his dressor/changing table where Mack is making us a shelf to put above it so final pictures of that to come...

Back wall. I love this view!! The rocking chair was mine when I was a little girl and Dette made us adorable cushions!

Only took half of futon picture b/c we are still going to put a shelf above the futon and add some more pictures!

Allie made this too so we put it above his closet doors

Bookshelf was an early gift from Grammie Pammie. It fits perfect behind the door!!

I LOVE IT!! I can't wait for him to enjoy it as well...YEAH! It could be "any day now"!!

Newport Shower

Here's some quick photos from our shower in Newport. It was a couple of weeks ago as well. There are three cousins/nieces due within 6 weeks of each other. The first delivered last week, then me, then another due on January 1st. Our family get-togethers are going to be getting BIGGER every year!!

Group family/hostess shot. I know I say it a lot but my family is awesome :)

I. LOVE. THIS. PUNCH.

Kaitlyn, Sydney, and I....Pleast note: They are in Middle School and TALLER than me..what's up with that?? Also, check out my homemade corsage...it was a hat, booties, and two pacifiers. Very cute!!

Grandma got me a Snuggie :) and mom got me a robe and shoes for the hospital!

Thanksgiving Wrap-Up

We took a quick trip to Newport for Thanksgiving this year! Lunch was a traditional feast at grannie's house. My uncle is in from Germany until next week. Then he leaves for Afganistan. So it was good to be able to spend some time with him since we won't see him for at least 6 months.

My grannie and her boys.

Here is my great aunt. We thought it would be good to get a group picture so we asked aunt nette to take it. I had to show her how to look at the digital screen, hold the camera up in position, and push the button. It was VERY comical so we took a picture of her to remember it.

Here is her first attempt. My entire family was laughing so hard that tears came to our eyes. She couldn't seem to balance the camera AND push the button at the same time. Dillon is about to fall out in the floor next to me from laughing. (Kinda sad to think we'll all be there someday but it sure is funny for now)

The best we got!! Notice Peyton on the couch...we did not put him there but he must have wanted in and found the perfect spot!

Next off to dinner at my great aunt's house. This is my mom's ENTIRE family gathering! It's been a tradition for a long time!!

The Campbell Crew

A sister picture

It was crazy saying goodbye to everyone. I kept thinking and saying that next time I see many of them...I WILL HAVE HAD A BABY!! (Or be in the process) Geez...that's sooo crazy!!

Hospital Shower

A couple of weeks ago, my co-workers from the hospital threw me a shower. They decided to host it at Dr. Eslinger's office. His lobby looks like you are in a jungle or on safari which was the perfect setting for their safari (our nursery) theme shower!! They had planned to suprise me with the location but one of them let it slip...oops! Oh well, it was still a great suprise when I found out. They are very thoughtful!!

The cake was so cute!!

Here is the close-up...
More yummy food...including homemade mints...thanks Linda!!

Group shot: Man, I miss these women sooo much! I still get to see them every now and then but definently miss seeing them like I used to!!

I am the third (out of six) in line to have a baby....it's going to busy at the hospital :) Don't drink the water if you ever come visit!!

Signature diaper bag from Traci...love it!!

We got our large high chair!! You can see the excitment in my mom's face (to the right) as she will inherit our smaller one, once we're finished with it :) haha

Few Maternity Photos

John and I took a couple of maternity photos two weeks ago! Here is a sneak peek:

Special thanks to Karen for taking them!!

I can't believe that we are only a month away...crazy!! Last night John and I spent about two hours in his nursery organizing, opening, and putting some small things together! His mom is coming to visit this weekend so hopefully we'll get some more done in there :)

Showers continued....

November 8th: Church Shower

Diana made this cake...isn't it soo cute!! I was so impressed...and it was really yummy too.

All of the hostesses...a combo of my mom's friends and some amazing mentors in my life. All of them have had a positive influence on my life!!!

One of my mom and sister's creations--
The front reads: Born to be a football fan...


(Back) Question is: Ohio State or Tennesse fan?

Isn't that awesome! I love it :) One of our doctors is an Ohio State fan, the other a Tennessee so I plan to take it to my next visits to show them....



All of the pregnant ladies in our Sunday School group...
standing in order from R to L---
Dec 12, Dec 14, Jan 9, Jan 29


Can you see the exitement on their faces??