Day 236

Well, another update!
We just got word that there is another birthmother who will be looking at our profile Dec. 1. She is due in February with a baby girl. Please pray both for the birthmother and for us. You can also add to your prayer request that there will not be any extra fees (legal) on top of this adoption should she pick us.
Thanks for your prayers! We'll keep you updated.

Day 236

I am so thankful for all the family and friends who showed their support to me this past weekend at my shower. You all will never know how much your support meant to me. It is so hard to feel like an expectant mom when there are no physical signs. But being showered with love and gifts for Baby Van brought me that much closer to the feeling. Nothing about this process is easy but to have people lavish Dan and I with love for the baby to come overwhelmed my heart. Surprisingly, (and thankfully) I didn't cry too much.

Below are some pictures from the shower. Enjoy!

My super-cute safari themed diaper cake made by Momo! How adorable is that!

So I could NOT think of the name of something and sounded completely mommy-dumb. Oh well, I'll learn!

My nieces were being very helpful.

The safari lampshade for my nursery!

Okay, did you know they had specific cleaners for nipples (for bottles)? I totally did not know that...but had a lot fun shouting "NIPPLE!!!" ;)

All sorts of stuff to keep Baby Van clean and healthy. If he is anything like all the other Van babies this stuff will come in very handy!!

Finally, we have my awesome diaper bag from Aaron and Sara. I can't wait to pack it up with stuff I will need for when we bring Baby Van home from the hospital!

Thank you again to everyone! We feel so loved! Someone asked me the other day when they heard I was having a shower if I was "expecting." Yes, I am expecting. I just don't know when my baby is coming. It could be within the hour, within the month or within 6 months. But now we are a little more prepared for Baby Van's arrival thanks to everyone who came to this shower. Thank you!

Day 217

Waiting sucks....
...sorry Aunt Deb....

No other "enlightened" thing to say....check back later for a more positive post....