It's been a while since we've updated, and while it's been pretty quiet and easy-going - we have had a few updates. We attended UNC's Homecoming festivities the weekend of November 7th. Reggie hung with his pals (specifically Uncle Los, Auntie Kelli, TT and Kaiser's girlfriend, Sheba) while I spent most of the time with the Lovely Ladies of Theta Nu Xi (specifically Auntie Lish and Auntie Beth). Makaeda, via Mommy's tummy, attended her first step show, UNC football game, and Theta Nu Xi events.
Auntie Lish and Auntie Beth co-hosted our first baby shower at Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant at Southpoint in Durham on November 9th. We had a blast and thank everyone for their thoughtful gifts...we honestly cannot wait to put all of them to use! Here's a few photos from the event..
Makaeda's new favorite sweet - cupcakes!
Opening cards...
Bottles...
Auntie Lauren & Mommy-to-be
E-7, Together Again, Auntie Christin, Mommy-to-be, and Auntie Kia
The Group - LOVE YOU LADIES!!
Of course, since we were in Chapel Hill - Alicia, JLamb-Ward, Beth and I did some form of shopping on Franklin Street and when I saw this - I just HAD to buy it for her. Reggie says now we need some pink and white Chucks to go with it...
We really haven't been up to much except for our regular doctor's appointments and tests. I'll be 30 weeks on Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning and a few weeks ago, I went for my glucose test - which wasn't as bad as everyone had warned - and all results came back good. Overall, all of my tests and checkups have been great which is such a blessing.
We went home for Thanksgiving to see the families which was so nice. I hate that we won't be able to head home for the Christmas/New Year holiday but I'm to the point in my pregnancy where I don't want nor am I really supposed to sit in a car for 8-10 hours to NC.
Hmmm...what else?!? We officially decided that we'll give her 2 middle names instead of hyphenating her last name (just like her Auntie Lish)..so her name will officially be
Makaeda Hope Padgett Fuller
but she'll go as Makaeda Hope Fuller. We've started getting some of the nursery items together. We changed our minds about painting the nursery a light yellow so now we're just trying to find the right purple/lavender in a paint with no VOC's.
Earlier today we tackled the travel system/stroller/car seat/carrier.
In a couple of weeks, I have to start tracking fetal movements - we'll need to report them to my doctor at my next appointment. Then on January 8th and continuing through the 29th - we will take our Childbirth Prep class each Thursday night at the hospital...so excited about it! I'm hoping they show an actual childbirth video because Reggie can't even watch them take my blood when we go in for check-ups..so that should be interesting to say the least!
Auntie Kerrie is hosting another baby shower for us on January 10th and I'm looking forward to it. Other than that, there isn't too much to update on..still looking into doing my maternity photos and we'll be scheduling our next 3D/4D ultrasound soon.
It's so crazy to think that she'll be here in less than 3 months! We're both scared to death but super excited and just cannot wait until she's actually here with us. I believe that's all for now..we'll be updating soon I'm sure, if not sooner - then definitely after my next baby shower so I can share pics.
Until then, here's wishing you all a Happy Holidays!
Love & Blessings from The Padgett Fuller Family...
