(almost) 34 weeks

Okay...here's a belly shot:) We took several, and this is the most flattering one. Yes, in other shots it does appear bigger. We also took a couple "belly" shots (of my actual skin). I've never done one of those, and since I don't plan on having any more children...I figured, why not? I'm not confident (or bold) enough to post them, though...so, this one will have to do.

Last weekend, my Sunday school class gave me a baby shower. I got a few packs of diapers, wipes, and some girlie clothes. It was very nice, and I really appreciate every one's generosity. I posted pictures of a couple unique gifts:

a personalized wipe case for Mercy's diaper bag!

I think this is adorable and so creative. There are onesies around the bottom, and the flowers are made out of socks! I don't want to undo this gift...it is so cute:) Josiah and Aedan like it too...Josiah keeps asking me if he can smell the flowers!

A question I've been getting lately is, "What do you need?"...so I thought I'd list some things that I need (just in case you want to know):

~diapers (I actually have more 2's right now then 1's)

~wipes

~a changing table

~bibs

~socks/booties

~breast milk storage bags

~disposable breast pads

~lap pads (for the changing table)...they used to have these at my Walmart, but ours doesn't carry them anymore

~pink crib sheets

~infant gas drops, infant Tylenol, and Infant IB Profin

~butt paste

~head to toe baby wash

~wash cloths and baby girl towels

I'm still feeling pretty good, and am not too achy...the longer that can hold out the better. I'm sleeping pretty well at night; just waking up a couple times to go to the bathroom. My blood pressures have been so surprisingly good. Last week it was 118/68, which is great for me:) I hope it stays that way. My next appointment is next week with the one doctor in the practice that I have never met. I've heard good things about him (like all the doctors there)...he was actually the doctor on call when Aedan was born, but Dr. Gernt did the C Section for me. (She's a great doctor!) We have a busy next couple of weeks, with the Passion Play coming up...then it will be April, and even closer to Mercy's birth:)