Hi all,
Enjoy the pictures from the baby shower. It was a lot of fun and Arun and I were so touched with everyone's generosity.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Baby Shower: Thanks to the support team
Anita has been on my case to "contribute" to the blog. So here goes. We are tired, worn out, happy and humbled by all the love and the gifts...in that order :-) showered upon us (Anita, rolling her eyes at another one of my inane puns).
The Baby Shower was on the 14th of May and this post is to thank and honor the folks (in chronological order) who worked so hard to make it so much fun.
Thanks Jette. Jette volunteered to get it going for us. She took care of getting all the decorations and games and not to forget, hauling a Helium tank for the balloons. Jette owns and runs Old Town Massage Center. Check it out when you are in need of a good massage.
Next in line is Susanne Meier. Susi is the creative force behind the invitation. She worked with us to come up with so many choices, that we had such a hard time making a single choice.
Susi is a uber-designer, graphic artist, good friend who lives in Germany and runs her own design shop. She lent us her talent and creativity to brand Baby A.
What can I say about the George sisters? Awesome!! Cool!! Fun!! More than a handful? Thanks Sheeba, Sheeja and Sherin for coming down and working so hard. We missed you Susan...we needed someone to lend a sane voice at times :-).
Helium Balloons, too many cupcakes and the George sisters...
wn from North Carolina. Suzanne, I wish I had taken notes so that I could publish a top 10 list of funny things you said during the weekend. I am sure you guys were relieved as we did not put you to work this time, unlike our wedding.On behalf of Baby a we thank you all for putting up a great show.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
Celebrated my first mother's day as mom-to-be. Arun had a witty card and purple tulips waiting, wonderful husband that he is. We are so excited, and sometimes still have to pinch ourselves that we are actually pregnant. Of course I get a reality check every time the kid elbows me in the ribs or hips, but its still a lot to take in.
The baby shower is this coming Saturday, in less than 7 days! Food is ordered, our great friend Jette (and doula) is helping us with decorations and activities, and I'm super excited that my godsisters are flying in. It will be a low key affair, but we added a bit of class by ordering 30 red velvet cupcakes. If you were on the fence about coming, maybe that will entice you. ;-)
We are already exhausted, running around getting the house ready, acquiring baby stuff, birthing classes, trying to maintain a semblance of a healthy lifestyle and working full time. No one told me that the sleep deprivation starts BEFORE the baby comes, but hey, I guess this is all practice for that. Starting the 34th week now - the baby could arrive in as soon as 3 more weeks or as long as 8 more weeks, who knows. I keep telling him to take his time, and that we are in no rush. I have to say I've thoroughly enjoyed pregnancy so far. I have a new found respect for the female body and that amazing uterus.
Today was also our first day of hypnobirthing class. Don't laugh, we are giving it a serious go. It absolutely resonates with our lifestyle, and if anything, hope it will keep Arun and I calm for the labor and delivery. We also accept and are prepared for whatever direction birth takes, but until then, I will keep practicing yoga, deep breathing and relaxation techniques, and listening to the affirmations. Our hospital, our doctor & midwife practice, and many people in this area are quite supportive of it and all attest to seeing it work. I also know a colleague at work who it worked for - she was at the hospital for less than 4 hours and caught her baby as it came out. How awesome is that!
Happy Mother's Day to all! Next post - pics from the shower with friends and family.
The baby shower is this coming Saturday, in less than 7 days! Food is ordered, our great friend Jette (and doula) is helping us with decorations and activities, and I'm super excited that my godsisters are flying in. It will be a low key affair, but we added a bit of class by ordering 30 red velvet cupcakes. If you were on the fence about coming, maybe that will entice you. ;-)
We are already exhausted, running around getting the house ready, acquiring baby stuff, birthing classes, trying to maintain a semblance of a healthy lifestyle and working full time. No one told me that the sleep deprivation starts BEFORE the baby comes, but hey, I guess this is all practice for that. Starting the 34th week now - the baby could arrive in as soon as 3 more weeks or as long as 8 more weeks, who knows. I keep telling him to take his time, and that we are in no rush. I have to say I've thoroughly enjoyed pregnancy so far. I have a new found respect for the female body and that amazing uterus.
Today was also our first day of hypnobirthing class. Don't laugh, we are giving it a serious go. It absolutely resonates with our lifestyle, and if anything, hope it will keep Arun and I calm for the labor and delivery. We also accept and are prepared for whatever direction birth takes, but until then, I will keep practicing yoga, deep breathing and relaxation techniques, and listening to the affirmations. Our hospital, our doctor & midwife practice, and many people in this area are quite supportive of it and all attest to seeing it work. I also know a colleague at work who it worked for - she was at the hospital for less than 4 hours and caught her baby as it came out. How awesome is that!
Happy Mother's Day to all! Next post - pics from the shower with friends and family.
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