We've been busy the past few weeks preparing for Katie's arrival. I had my baby shower on July 31st and received enough stuff to make my house feel tiny! It took a few days to get everything put away. I'm very thankful though to have such wonderful family and friends who are helping us get off to a good start. Nathaniel's co-workers also surprised him with a baby shower a few weeks ago...we're both just tickled at the generosity of everyone around us. They all chipped in and got us the Pack N Play, which will be a godsend the first few months. This past weekend we had a diaper party at our house for Nathaniel's friends...free beer and food with an "admission fee" of a pack of diapers. There's a picture below of all the diapers, I'd guess it's a couple months' worth. Really though, I have no idea. We'll find out soon enough!
Our last childbirth prep class was on Tuesday. We received a certificate of completion, so I guess that means we're officially ready to be parents?? Yesterday I pre-registered for our stay at Missouri Baptist. We took a tour of the labor and delivery area last week so I think we're all set.
Went to the doctor last week and had an ultrasound. He estimated Katie's weight at 5 lbs, 2 oz. She should be on track to weigh 7-8 pounds at birth, assuming she's born around my due date. Our next appointment is Aug 17th. From that point on, we'll visit the doctor weekly until she's born.
On my to-do list this weekend is to buy everything Katie and I will need for the first few weeks at home. I need to take an inventory of her wardrobe and will probably end up buying a few more shirts, pants, onesies, and socks in 0-3 month sizes. Just need the basics until I'm back in the swing of things. At this point though, I honestly have no idea what clothes she has in what sizes. Still also need a diaper changing pad for the nursery and some wipes. Probably also need to stock up on food and snacks that we don't usually keep on hand. I'm so used to running to the grocery store 3-4 times a week and just buying a meal or two at a time. I expect this baby is going to force me to do a better job of planning.
Lately I've been hearing everyone's opinion on whether they think I'm going to deliver earlier or later than my due date. Some people swear that the first baby always comes late, others say I looked like I've already "dropped" (though I personally don't feel that I have). So I put a new poll off to the right, would be interested to see what the masses predict.
I'm due one month from today...hard to believe!!!!
Here are some various pictures from the past few weeks:
Diaper After-Party. 
This is the play yard that Nathaniel's co-workers bought for us. You can see he had some help putting it together. Caleb is the first line supervisor, and Casey is Quality Assurance Manager.
Supervisor Caleb checking Nathaniel's work.
Shower Pics:
The shower cake was ordered from The Cakery. Best buttercream icing ever!! 
Here are some nursery pics. We have a ladybug theme in there. 
This is a gift basket that my mom and grandma put together and gave to me at the shower. It's too pretty to take apart yet, so it's still sitting on Katie's dresser. The changing pad will eventually go in its place. 
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