Oh pregnancy, you magical body crushing miracle you.
I've finally hit my uncomfortable point. I'm pretty proud I've made it so far!
Saturday I will be 34 weeks, I really can't believe how fast time has flown and I'm still trying to accept the fact that this is most likely the last time I get to experience the joys [and pains] of being pregnant.
I am almost ashamed to admit that I am one of those women that love pregnancy. I never throw up, I don't get hemorrhoids or swollen feet. I do what I want and keep going. Maybe since after having my first baby you don't really get a choice! I feel the most beautiful when I'm pregnant, like my body has purpose and those extra rolls of skin are just baby love and that's ok. ;)
One of my favorite parts of being pregnant is having a shower! I know, you're not really supposed to have a shower after the first baby especially if you've had 3 and already have both sexes of children but darn it I love a good party! I also am constantly moving so there is really nothing that has made it from child #1 to child #4 despite the fact that they're only 6 years apart.
So this time for Miss Tulip Bea I thought it would be appropriate to have a "sprinkle" or as I've seen them called. My Mom and sister came in from California to help celebrate and I just really wanted an excuse to celebrate this new life with all my new found friends here on the island.
<--------------- Dark Chocolate/Strawberry Cupcakes made by my sister, Jordan!
I should have known that my Mom, friends, and family would spoil me beyond belief. And Tulip Bea is seriously set! We had a great time just being together, enjoying the weather and getting ready for our little girl's arrival. Which after the birth of my friend Bree's baby last week I am seriously getting so excited for, ahh newborns. <3
[My "sprinkle" had the cutest pink/jungle theme! Pink. Zebra. Cheetah. Adorable.]
I am continually blessed and amazed by everything that was given to us for Tulip. I have such talented caring friends and got so many beautiful home made gifts I loved it! A new bow holder for Tulip? Check. A handmade Christmas pillow dress? Check. Lots of bows? Check. A personalized cloth diaper and wet bag? That too. Seriously awesome. Presents even came from afar with my biff from California spoiling me like she always does with a Bath Pod, bags of Rockin Green marshmallow scented cloth diaper detergent, The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears and a Boba Wrap!
[A cloth diaper cake made by my friend Dawn. She made it with Oso Cozy prefolds & a Thirsties cover! I am a lucky girl.]
I had so much fun and was so relaxed just enjoying the company, I know I keep saying it but I just feel so lucky to have friends that encouraged me to relax, to sit down, to eat all things I need reminded to do!
Even the games were fun, but then again I love shower games in general. I'm a competitive person so any chance to win prizes I'm down for. This time I just had to observe but watching everyone play games and win prizes was a blast.
I wonder if it's bad that we did a Who Knows Mommy Best? game and the question was "What has Nicole been craving this pregnancy?" and everyone answered coffee & Dr. Pepper. :/
Just don't tell my midwife!
And of course Noni [my Mom] spoils her grandchildren that are already born so she had to give Tulip some love too! New cloth diapers, a diaper sprayer [Thank God!], and a Nosefrida she knit me a boobie hat and got me a Beco Gemini carrier. I'm pretty much in baby heaven. Now I just need the baby!
So no I'm not lucky, I'm blessed [yes!]
By so many people that I adore and can't wait to introduce Tulip too. A successful baby "sprinkle" if I do say so myself!
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[My BIG girl having fun at her sister's shower! Doing it Mother/Daughter was so fun. :)]
Tulip: A flower symbolizing forgiveness.
Bea: Blessed, she who brings happiness.
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