A really gushy catch up (no my water didn’t break)

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. So all I did was post photos of the shower with no shower commentary.

OH MY GOODNESS IT WAS THE BEST TIME EVER! No really, my sister threw us such a pretty shower filled with cherry blossoms to match her nursery and everthing was wonderful. We had friends come from near and far (I think Sue & Missy won as “who travelled furthest” but we had friends come from Georgia, North Carolina, New York, Illinois, and Indiana.)

It’s been extremely emotional for me to see how many people are supporting Mr. Lulu and I as we prepare for the Raptor’s hatching. It’s one of those things where you just say “oh my goodness, how are we so loved!” but we’ll take it! Absolutely. I couldn’t believe the outpouring of love and support One thing my sister did was create a “wishing tree” with cherry blossoms for people to write us or the Raptor wishes. I cried when I sat down and read them. We have the absolute sweetest friends ever. I use these gushy adjectives beause I cannot find better ones to use. My heart swells when I think of the love shared with us (cue emotional pregnant Lulu).

Mr. Lulu and I are incredibly indebted to Missy for her help after the shower. She helped organize, put things away, take things out of boxes…just moving baby gifts upstairs was a feat!

I was so sad to see everyone go, though. I wasn’t ready for people to leave, either after the shower, at the after party, or two days later when those that were left travelled home. It just made me sad, but I’m sure the next time I will see many of them, we’ll have the Raptor with us, in all her glory.

Speaking of, she’s magnificent. I say that because she measured four weeks ago at 4 1/2 pounds. We had another ultrasound and got to see her, this time getting a 3D photo of her. I have to admit, she’s darling. She’s also a world class flip flopper, tap dancer, and wiggle worm.

I go back to the doctor on Wednesday for a check up, but Mr. Lulu and I have questions about her size and her hatching, so we’ll see what the doc says. I’m so excited though. I can’t believe we have about six weeks left before we get to meet her.

I admit though, it’s getting difficult to move around. I’m exhausted and don’t have as much oomph to get out of the bed or chair as I used to. There’s not a whole lot of spring in this step!

And before I end this post, I do want to say that I had a fabulous weekend this past weekend with Mr. Lulu. We celebrated our 10th anniversary on Friday and I am not sure there is a better way to capstone a 10th anniversary than with the Raptor coming. And there is no one else I’d rather have spent the last ten years married to. Mr. Lulu is an awesome guy. He’s put up with A LOT (especially these last few months) and when I see him, I melt. 🙂

K, enough with the gushiness…