The Nursery - Complete!

Here is the finished product of Addison's nursery. It is finally complete! The letters were made by my friend Courtney. She is so talented and we absolutely love them! Now all we need is our sweet baby girl and we will be a complete family! Enjoy the photos.

Kevin at 7 months Gretchen at 7 months
Who will she look like?

36 Weeks

Today we had our 36 week checkup. Addison had a strong heartbeat between 130-140. She has the hiccups several times a day and still moves like a crazy person even though there really isn't any space left in there.

I also had my first internal (who hoo!) today. I wasn't expecting to be dilated because I still have four weeks to go, however, my OB informed me that Addison's head was extremely low and I was 2 cm. dilated and 65% effaced! She told Kevin and I that most likely she will not make her appearance this week (thank goodness b.c we are not ready!) however, anytime after next week is fair game. Anyway, she is measuring at 6.5-7 pounds and everything else looks great! I couldn't have asked for a better checkup.

Please pray that Addison and I can continue to stay healthy throughout the rest of our pregnancy. Also pray for a healthy delivery and baby. Thanks to you all who have continued to have our expanding family in your thoughts and prayers. They have certainly been working and for that we are truly greatful.

Things being pregnant has taught me...

I stole this post from my sorority sister Megan who just had her first baby girl last month. I thought it was so cute and funny I had to create my own list. Also, for those of you who are pregnant or have been pregnant, I encourage you to jot down your thoughts on pregnancy as well. Enjoy!

1. NEVER, I repeat, NEVER google any symptom you may have. This is something that I had to learn the hard way.

2. You learn the true meaning of family.

3. I never thought I would have a chocolate milkshake for breakfast.

4. I didn't know that bra sizes beyond the letter F existed. Now I do.

5. A 3D ultrasound is hands down a must have. Amazing!

6. Putting on Ugg boots qualifies as an intense workout.

7. Feeling your baby move is the most amazing experience you'll have ever have. It doesn't matter where, or what hour of the night she is kicking me. I have loved it every time!

8. The word emotional has taken on new meaning in the Chan household.

9. Date night, or any night for that matter = movies at home, board games and football.

10. My love for Kevin has become stronger than ever. He is going to be the best daddy!

11. Don't look at the scale when they weigh you at the doctors office. It will never be a pretty picture!

12. The word irritable takes on a new meaning.

13. The saying that you will never sleep again once you have kids is a myth, you stop sleeping about three months before then.

14. Comfortable is a word that I have removed from my vocabulary.

15. I get up to pee so many times during the night that I should take up permanent residence in the bathroom.

16. Women who say they love being pregnant are full of malarkey!

17. I have never felt so happy, scared, nervous, thrilled than I do right now. I can't to meet our little girl and be her mommy!