The nursery .... a work in progress

We reached a milestone in the pregnancy this week ... 24 weeks!  This is the point the baby would be viable outside the womb if something were to happen.  Throughout the pregnancy it seems as though I have looked at it in steps, waiting to reach one step to move on to the next.  First, it was to make it through the first trimester (decreased risk of a miscarriage), then it was to make it to 20 weeks for our first ultrasound - to see the baby and to rule out some health problems, and then to this point, in case something were to happen to me and/or the baby that it could make it, although it would be challenging, outside in the world.

I have somewhat avoided taking "belly" pictures throughout the pregnancy.  For one, I have never really liked pictures of myself.  And secondly, I have been getting used to, whether I like it or not, my body is changing.  I know this is a good thing simply for at the end, our little bundle of joy will arrive.  At my last appointment I had only gained 6.5 lbs so far, although most days it feels like and looks to me a lot more.  I figured this was as good of time as any to begin taking pictures, seeing that I only have 16 weeks left!  Hard to believe.  It has gone so quickly.  I cannot wait for our little one to arrive.

 

Adorable diaper cake made by Nana Barb

Jared and I have had the nursery furniture for a few weeks.  We have been really good about not buying things, deciding that we would wait until after the baby showers to see what we needed.  Nana Barb hosted a baby shower for Jared and I the weekend before Thanksgiving when we were back in Indiana.  Our little one is SO very blessed with such great family and friends.  We received so many nice things and we appreciated everything very much.  Thank you everyone!!  It was really nice to have things to put in the nursery, and almost immediately upon returning to PA, we started decorating the baby's room.  It's still a work in progress, but slowly but surely it will be ready for when our little one decides to arrive.

Here are some pictures of the baby's room so far.  Like I said before, it's a work in progress, but I figure some are curious!

From the hallway 

Bedding from Grandma Penny and Pops; Mobile is from Aunt Jessica; Knitted blanket in the back left is from Emily

Changing table and Glider

(Blanket on the glider was crocheted for Jared by his Grandma Judy ~25 years ago)

Berlin says "I just don't know about all of this" - Just wait for those 3 am wake up calls Lu