T & M

So, to start off... We started the nursery with a goal to not spend a ton of money but to make it so we could also use the "big" stuff for other babies in the future. Lets just say, we totally accomplished that!!  I think a lot of it had to do with us starting early on in the pregnancy so we could take our time and pick up on the best deals.

We decided we wanted to get a new crib so that it lasted through our future kids. This was our biggest purchase. I waited for it to go on sale so we got it for a pretty good deal!

 Tyler did an awesome job setting it up!

We then had my mom keep her eye out for a dresser because she loves going to yard sales.

She found this beauty for 5 bucks!
 The bottom needed to be glued a bit but it was an easy fix. Tyler painted it an off white color.

Next, we were on a search for a changing table. I wanted something sturdy with drawers.  After looking at yard sales and keeping an eye on KSL adds we found this one! for 15 bucks!

Next we wanted to make a Mobile for above the crib. So I went to Roberts when they had everything 50% off and bought supplies for that. This was one of our funnest projects.






Next, Tyler painted a shelf we got from the DI for 2 bucks
Tyler did an awesome job!
My mom bought some of the cute things to go on it at Hobby Lobby!



One of my biggest projects has a been making a rug for the Nursery. I went online and watched some tutorials on how to make a shag rug but, I didn't really find what I was looking for. So, I made up my own way of doing it. I picked out 4 different kinds a fabric and cut them into strips and tied them onto the grid stuff. I'm still working on it but I'm getting really close to being done!
Here's what's done so far






My mom also bought lots of flannel fabric and made me several double sided flannel blankets (aren't shown in the picture). They are going to come in so handy.
The blankets in the crib were given to me at the baby shower. The two bottom ones my mom made (from fabric from that store) and the top one is from Cindy who I use to work with. Beautiful blankets huh! I got so many things at my shower.  We are so blessed to have so much support from our friends and family.





                                (after the shower... kinda crappy pic sorry)



This is the finished product.. (without the bed skirt.. it wasn't done when I took this pic)

My mom got us the mirror! I love it! and also the butterfly and flower wall decor.


My mom also got us the boxes! I put her hats in one and her bows in the other and the basket was given to me by Keltsy! Love them!

So, I had another Doctors appointment. I'm 3 and 80%! so yes, I'm making progress but she's still not here. We can't wait to hold her! Bring on the contractions and water breakage! We are ready as ever! Oh and my mom and sister came out and made the crib skirt! So, it's done and looks so cute! That all for today folks. peace

Hey guys! just another update after my doctor's appointment yesterday.
I'm now 2 cm/80%/and baby is still all the way down at 0 station.
The doctor wants me to take it easy the next 4 days until Monday when I'll be 36 weeks (as of the Jan 9th due date) just to be safe. But baby is measuring right on and everything looks good! It's getting so close.. she could really come any day now. We are so excited to meet her. Next appointment is a week from today.
                                                    35 weeks. I'll keep you updated!

So I went back to the dr's to follow up. I'm still a 1 and 75% and was instructed to stay down until I'm 36 weeks to see if we can keep the baby in till that point. So, then I got this weird flu thing over the weekend and as many of you know being sick and being pregnant are not the best combination. But luckily, Tyler hasn't gotten it and I got over it a few days ago. It may be awhile till I eat McDonald's again. I'm feeling much better and that makes it hard to "stay down" when I feel so good! haha So, yesterday I got the itch to get house all clean and do the last bit of deep cleaning before the baby comes. Tyler cleaned everything! and I sat on the bed and folded laundry. He even set up the tree :) We'll set up the rest of the Christmas decorations tomorrow or something. But, it feels so good to get so much done. He's such an awesome husband. Pretty much everything that I needed to get done is done! so, if our baby girl decides to come tomorrow, at least my list is complete. She seems to be in quite the rush to get here but I hope she cooks a little longer to avoid other complications. But, I feel calm that she'll come when she's suppose to come. We are so excited to meet her! I'll update again soon. Next dr's appt is on the 7th.