A Southern Mama : September 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Coming along!

The nursery is almost finished. I need to pick up Baby Mimm's pillows and hang a few more pictures on the wall but other than that, we are almost finished!

I am so pleased with the way it turned out. The only thing I envisioned when we started decorating was having pink drapes. Everything else I wanted neutral. I am so thankful for the way the drapes turned out, as a precious lady from Bishopville made them for me. The funny thing about these drapes is I had to order over 12 swatches of "pink fabric" because Charlie was not satisfied with the shade of pink. It took us over a month to decide. The lighting on my phone makes them appear darker than they really are.

Week 30

Monday, September 28, 2015

Thank you to my dear friends for the most Beautiful Baby Shower!

I have the most sincere friends, and for that, I am truly thankful. Most of these girls I met freshman year at Clemson, but some, I have gotten to know over the past 6-7 years during my time in Columbia, and through Charlie.

Almost all of my friends have children, and boy have I loved spending time with their precious blessings, and learning from their wisdom and natural maternal instinct. There are times I still feel like this pregnancy is a dream, but others (when looking down toward my feet), I know its a reality about to be a real live dream!

I have been very blessed most of my pregnancy, as I have had maybe 4-5 days of illness, and I am so thankful for that. I continue to cycle and lift (light) weights about 5 times a week. As the weeks go by I can definitely tell a difference in my breathing, as I become short of breath quite frequently.

On Saturday, September 19th, the girls hosted a Baby Shower in Columbia at Landrum's parents house. It truly was the prettiest shower I have ever been too. The brunch type food was delicious, the flowers, décor, pictures, diaper cake, china, baby book... the list goes on, was perfect. I am so thankful to have many friends and family present to share in our joy. We are almost set with the nursery and other items.

Charlie knows me best because I am always way prepared. Ali and I are already "packing" our hospital bags just in case. Sorry y'all just the OCD in me! Always want to be prepared!