Here she is!

Amelia Jolean Grisham, born May 20, 2011 at 5:57 p.m. weighing 7 lbs and 21" long!

Some crafting in Mili's room today

A short update!  I've been resting in the recliner chair a lot yesterday and today and whipped up two little projects for Mili's room.  Initially, I'd planned on making a garland that went from each corner of the room to the ceiling light, but after sewing said garland to a blanket and then my recliner, I decided less is more.

 

Ta da!  And up close...  I got this pattern from a fellow blogger on-line but I can't seem to remember where exactly.  I'll have to post it when I figure that out.  

And then if we zoom out, we can see the lovely, lovely electrical box in the room.  It's my fave.

 

 See how it just ties the whole room together?  ...No?  I've been planning on covering it up, but it is hard to find something near those dimensions that doesn't end up looking like it's taking over the entire room.  So for now... sigh... it's there.

A wide shot

 A quick look around the room...

Just because...

For Caleb and his "Mili Bear"

Finally, not really a craft, per say, but I draped some fabric over the back of the recliner chair to brighten things up!  It's from Amy Butler's Midwest Modern line and happens to be left over from the wedding
(a year ago next Sunday and coincidentally Mili's due date!)

 

Well, that's all for now.  My classmates threw me an awesome impromptu baby shower the last day of class so I'll be sure to showcase some of that loot pretty soon.  Some seriously nice people!

Much love, 

38 Weeks

Well we are now at 38 weeks and some odd days and I am very much a mixed bag of emotions. 

On the one hand, I'm very happy that the due date is fast approaching!  At this point, Miss Mili could arrive at any time.  Last night I dreamed about taking care of Mili.  Putting her down for a nap.  Holding her.  Changing her tiny baby socks.  And she sure was beautiful!  It was probably my first dream about taking care of my baby that wasn't incredibly bizarre.  ...I was pretty grumpy to be woken up from it.  So for those reasons, I'm very excited that I'll soon be holding and cuddling my baby.

On the other hand, I've been sick for more than a week now with a really bad cold.  I'm on cold medicine, an inhaler, and my second antibiotic.  At this point I really worry that I would not have the physical energy for a normal delivery.  The old gimpy lung was even brought up in my doctor's appointment, which is never exciting.   I also lost some weight again this week, which I found to be discouraging.  So really, I would really, really, really like Mili to stay put where she is for another two weeks.  Give myself some time to recover and give her some time to put on some oh-so-cute baby fat.  =)

I have my last final of the semester tomorrow and Caleb's grades are due then as well.  So hopefully we will have some sick free time to recover, relax, nest a little before baby gets here. 

I really love summer time with my husband. 

And now I think I should get to packing that hospital bag...

With this!

Or this!

Or this!

Or this!

I could go on and on.  You know practically it should probably be whatever outfit would be easiest to put on her.  And will keep her warm. 

I think.  I don't really know what to consider in the take home outfit. 

It will be warm, but will baby be cold anyway? 
I have those little mittens for her tiny fists. 

Also how do you put a baby in a car seat that is wearing what is, essentially, a sleep sack?

Suggestions?  

Aesthetically green ruffles and polka dots are always a winner. 

As are monkeys...

and zoo animals...

and hats.