Welcome Nora Jane Mackay!

So it's taken me a bit to post... but here she is:

Nora Jane Mackay
Born Wednesday 8/24/2011 @ 4:16am
Weight: 8lbs 4oz
Length: 19.5 inches
Via vacuum suction
14 hours after arrival to BWH
2 days post her due date
2.5 hours of pushing
4 attempts with one success on epidural
Devin/Grandma Lamb/Melissa Migliero(co-worker) present
RN: Jennifer
MD: OBGYN Charissa Pettyjohn

We couldn't be more thrilled to have her, FINALLY!

 before the main event

 Dev made the board for our stay

 Here I am -- all 8lbs of me!

 supporters!!

 Delivery RN Jennifer

 Mommy and baby

 Post Partum RN lauren--saved my life!

 Our expressive little one

 Daddy and baby

 Our sweet family

 Grandma Lamb and baby

 All packed up and ready for d/c

 our first outing to Ruth Chris on day of d/c

40 weeks and still preggers

Here I am today....wish me luck! 2-3 cm dilated and contracting some...

39 weeks and still pregnant

Yep...Still pregnant. So much for the idea of being a nurse on my feet all day and having preterm labor. BAH! that's out. Had an ultrasound and non-stress test this week all turned out fine. Now it's our turn to WAIT for her arrival.

:)

D and I are excited to meet the bundle of fun. Until then, the house is cleaned, we have bags of giveaway clothes, D is an exceptional organizer, and there is not one space that isn't strategically organized for placing more of our JUNK. lol. COME VISIT! :)

NESTING

Yep...preparing for baby numero uno to make her way out into the world.

SEWING, CLEANING, De-CLUTTERING, Purchasing new baby stuff, and SELLING old things to make room for baby-kins. That's been my week. Week 37/38 are all about the prep time it seems. I think co-workers would rather I stayed at home and not worked, but I am still working full time until this little babe makes her way out. DON'T WORRY! I went to my 38 week appt and there is not "openage" going on, so we've got plenty of time. lol. That's what I think. Perhaps baby will be a Sept baby and not an Aug one. Hmmmm???

Here's some of the things I've been doing/making/fixing/loving...

 Susie the sewing machine is my bff these days :)

 Many many projects from diaper/wipes carriers, to ties, to onesies, and pacifier leashes :)

 Week 37 pic!

 Oh and to top things off I received a calling to be the relief society secretary in our ward of spanish/english sisters. AWESOME! Now...practice more spanish is my next plan and help organize our bilingual newly formed ward. Can't wait to help :)

 Here's our sweet car seat!

 New car seat on our sweet B-Ready stroller :) LOVE IT!

 Baby organization bins for all her little trinkets

 Baby's new bed...not made just yet, still making room. Thank you sister-in-law/brother for giving the baby a bed :)

Ahhh...2 more weeks or so -- plenty of time! :) plus if baby stays in long enough, mommy will get her raise to go into effect before she goes on maternity leave. I'm torn. lol.

Work Baby Shower!!

My dear sweet co-workers through me a baby shower for the little bambinette! She is truly loved by many of these nurses, residents, and techs! Migs was fabulosa and made it quite the event  in her "schwanky" boston apt with cute cupcakes from SWEET, adorable decor, fabulous food, and great friends. I just love her for being so AMAZING! Here's some of the events:

 The groupies..

 My little sister was even there for the event :)

 These girls make coming to work ... awesome!

 HOST Migs and her amazingness!! She's truly fabulosa!

 Belly shot at 36? weeks or so