Our Doctor's Appointment

WE just thought people would like to know about our dr. appt yesterday. Ashlyn is still breeched and we will go in again on Monday for an us to make sure the baby is doing well and is still breeched. If she is still breeched then we'll go over all of the paperwork and my lab work and we'll find out on Monday what time we need to be to the hospital on Tuesday. The doctor thinks that she's around 8 lbs already, so she could be around 8 1/2 lbs by next week. We'll keep everyone updated as we know more.

The Date is Set

Hello family and friends,

We just thought we'd let everyone know that Ashlyn will be arriving on Feb. 3rd, 2009 by c-sec. The only thing that would change that possibly is if obviously I go into labor sooner or my pain continues to get worse.

Our next appointment, the last one before Ashlyn arrives, will be on Tues. Yeah!

A Surprise Baby Shower

Can I just say that I work with some of the most amazing women in the world! They were so sweet and threw me a baby shower today. I was completely surprised, especially with the fact that I hardly ever leave my desk so I don't know how they planned it without my knowledge. I'm also surprised that Josh was able to keep it a secret from me. We had a lot of yummy food and everyone gave me a little piece of advice. I got the following things: baby gowns, onies, sleepers, socks, some outfits for when she is a little older, washcloths, a baby seat cover, blankets, skin products to pamper myself, booties, a cross-stitch for Ashlyn (when I get pics or the cross-stitch back I'll post it on the blog); a bottle and thermometer, some toys, and a few other things. Sorry ladies if I forgot anything ;) you know how spacey I can get being pregnant. Here are a few pics I took of the things I got. Again I will have to post later a picture of the cross-stitch and also the car seat cover, they are both so cute. Everything turned out so well. Again thanks again all of you wonderful ladies, I love you all and it meant a lot to me.

Some pics of the nursery

Ashlyn's comforter for her bedding set.

This blanket was done by Josh, Mother Harmon, and I.

Grandma Craner made the blanket on the left and Josh's mom, Josh and I did the one on the right.

Here is our closet we still need to organize it better. As one can tell we are well stocked in diapers.

Jan. 16th, Ashlyn's Baby Shower

Well tonight we had Ashlyn's baby shower at my sister's house. Bree you did a great job with it. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Attendants were my mom, Bree and Jess, Grandma Craner, Aunt Brenda and Ashley,and Aunt Maxine; 2 of my friends were unable to attend along with some of my other sisters. The shower was more of an open house event, so people could come and go as they needed.

We got a lot of fun things. Lots of clothes, books, and other basic necessities( i.e, bottles, diapers,baby, washcloths and skin care products, a baby bather, etc) . I was really grateful for those who could come and support us. I also have some awesome sisters that sent gifts since they were unable to come up.

Mom and Grandma both put their skills to work and made really beautiful gifts. Mom made me Ashlyn's baby blessing dress. I can't believe how perfect it turned out. Grandma Craner also made a beautiful blanket. I know that Ashlyn will always treasure these gifts and keep them forever.

As a group we also tied a baby blanket, ate yummy treats (brownies, rootbeer floats and/or shertbert with 7-up), played a game, and just visited. It was a really nice evening.

Next week I'll have another baby shower with Josh's side of the family. Most of them couldn't come so my sister-in-law is throwing one so that they can make it.

Life is definitely great and changing quickly, but we look forward to all the many new challenges that come with becoming parents.

Again, thanks for everything.

Some pics of the things we got at the baby shower

Grandma Craner made this blanket for Ashlyn, I had to fold it in half because I couldn't get a good picture of it spread out on the couch.

Here are the outfits and other gifts that we received from the shower. SORRY the pics are great quality, my camera is being sort of weird.

My mom made this blessing dress this morning. Isn't it beautiful. The pics don't do it hardly any justice. My mom really is talented when it comes to things like this. I just can't believe that a masterpiece can be made in a day.

3 Weeks to Go!

Josh and I had our 36 week appt yesterday and found out that our little Ashlyn will be coming a week early. We are so excited and a little nervous. Ashlyn is continuing to grow on schedule but she is breeched and the placenta is too close to her that the doctor's don't feel comfortable trying to turn her; which means we will be doing a scheduled c-sec. At first it seemed a little nerve-racking but now I'm a lot more comfortable knowing that it will be planned. We'll find out at our next appt or the following when they will schedule me.

As for our every day life, it's going great, even though some days it feels hectic. Josh and I are both still working up at the hospital in medical records and Josh has started up the semester again. He seems to really be enjoying his classes. I'm staying busy with work and trying to rack my brain to make sure we have everything for Ashlyn.

Well we are excited for everything that is going on in our lives and the lives of those that we love. We hope you are all doing well. Have a great day!

Holidays gone and past

Hey everyone it was great to see you all at Christmas. We had a lot of fun playing games and just spending time with the family. Now that the Holidays are over it is time to take the next step in our lives, Ashlyn will be born in less than two months and we are so excited. We still have a ton of things to do and get before she is born. Today we are going to go to town and get a couple of the things we still need. School starts this next week, I think it is on the 7th, I am really excited by this time next year we will be on my internship and then only one more semester after that and then we will move to wherever my first job takes us most likely out of Idaho. Well hope everyone has a great new year. Love Jamie and Josh