We still have lots to do, but the critical path is complete - we have a place for him to sleep, a place to change him, diapers, a car seat, and some clothing to put him in. The rest will come together at some point, I'm confident. Here are some pictures of the nursery in its present state - clearly not done, but the bones are there and the rest of the stuff can easily be moved.
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| View from the door of the nursery, looking left. |
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| View from the door, looking right. Changing table and closet. |
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| The pile of baby laundry to be done is on the left. It's smaller than I thought it would be, but I suppose his clothes are awfully small too! |
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| Crib, shelves and glider. Very much a work in progress. |
I do still have moments of uncertainty about delivering this baby, and then being a mom the rest of my life, but R pointed out last night something that I hadn't thought of - this could be the only time I experience pregnancy. Thinking about it this way is helping me approach the process differently.
I will tell you one thing I am ready for - being done with work! As of today, I have approximately 7 working days left for the immediate future, possibly for a long, long time. That is a countdown I can get behind!
Oh, and there is one critical path item still remaining - a name!
You're getting there! Hopefully you will have some time off of work before he arrives. Are you really working up until your due date? Crazy girl, take a week to yourself. :) I think it is hard the first time to enjoy the process as much because you are more nervous, but really it is so special and enjoy every minute. Even if you are pregnant again, you will have another one to care for so it is harder to appreciate the time. Can't wait to meet him and know his name. I hope you guys think of one soon. Prayers your way on a healthy and safe mommy and baby. See you soon friend.
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