Baby shower time

I was lucky enough to have 3 more baby showers: work, a ward shower, and one my mom threw for me.  I got so many fun things for the baby and I am so excited for her to come out so we can use them.

The delicious spread at my Mom's shower:

 Adorable cupcakes

 Katie, Staci, Jill and me.

 I feel like a total whale...thats why I haven't posted many belly pics, but this is me at 36 weeks.

Since then my appointments have been going great. I have still been having contractions throughout the day and they are getting progressivly more painful, but the Dr. said thats normal and its your body getting ready for labor. Currently, at 37 weeks I am 70% effaced and 2 cm dialated and 2 station and yesterday the Dr. stripped my membranes, hoping to get things rolling. He said there is a 50-50 chance that this would help the baby come sooner and we will know within 24-48 hours! The Dr. also said he estimates she will be 7lbs. It is crazy to think that my sweet girl could be here so soon...I never though I would say I am tired of being pregnant and always thought I would never want to deliver early, but I just want to hold her and I am getting impatient. Jeff is just as excited if not more than me....he is like a kid waiting at Christmas for presents and asks me all the time...is it time yet? I guess only time will tell! I am hoping it happens this weekend so I can not be at work and closer to the hospital as well as having Jeff get the weekend to spend with us.

Sterling and Amanda's wedding

 On August 1st, Sterling and Amanda were married at Highland Gardens in Alpine. They had a nice ceremony and it was fun to celebrate this exciting day! I can't wait for the day if and when they get sealed in the temple...it will mean so much more for them.

 Grandma and Grandpa Pearson at the dinner.

 Mom and Grandma

 Shan and Dustin

 Dad giving a speech.

One month or less...

The past few weeks have been super busy with Sterling and Amanda's wedding on August 1st and many family birthday parties. Pictures to come soon!

I started visiting the Dr. weekly now and as of yesterday was 35 weeks and 50% effaced and in head down position. I have been having contractions for almost 2 weeks and was told to decrease my activity and take medication to stop the contractions so the baby can continue to grow. I am having such a hard time taking it easy...the entire time I am sitting and resting I just think of all the things that need to get done. Yesterday the doctor told us that he would be happy if I can just make it another week! After hearing that it finally hit me that "Wow! This is for real! We will soon be a family of 3." I feel like there is so much more to do to prepare for this little girl...including my 3 baby showers in the next week. I am so excited but nervous at the same time for the unknown. I can't wait to see how cute this sweet little girl will be...it has been so much fun to see her little feet push out on my stomach (even though sometimes it hurts).