Project Nursery

We finally got the changing table put together and armoire moved into the nursery. I got all the clothes hung up and getting things organized. We're planning to get a glider and my parents are getting wooden letters that spell MADDOX to hang above the changing table on the wall. Almost there!! Here are some pictures of the progress...

Pregnancy: 28 Weeks (7 months)

Here is the latest BELLY picture. I'm getting huge!!


Maddox is a growing boy, for sure. 2 more months to go...

BTW, I passed the gestational diabetes test!! YAY!!!!

Project Nursery: Phase III - Furniture

The Mayalls surprised us (well, Donald knew...they surprised ME) with a crib and changing table for Maddox. I was so speechless when Don told me the two huge boxes were from his family. It was very thoughtful of them, and we are so thankful. Mimi (Carol) and Grandma (Lettie) helped me pick out his crib mattress today. It was a lot of fun putting together the bedding. Don hasn't had a chance to put together the changing table just yet, but here is a picture of the crib and bedding. I'll post more pictures as the nursery comes along. Hard to believe we only have 10-12 weeks left until he gets here!

Project Nursery: Phase II - Painting

We got a lot accomplished this weekend! My mom and my mother-in-law helped me register at BabiesRUs. That was fun! While we were doing that, my dad and Don painted the nursery. I originally was going to paint it a light brown color, but ended up deciding on blue last minute (typical Marisa). I'm so glad I did. It's really nice, and I think Maddox will enjoy it. It's very soothing. It's starting to come together. We just have to get furniture in there and we'll be ready for our little guy to come home.

Doctor's Appointment: 26 Weeks (6 1/2 Months)

I haven't posted anything in awhile, and I apologize. I will have some nursery pictures up soon. My June doctor's appointment is tomorrow. They are testing for gestational diabetes. I have to drink this glucose drink (like a flat orange soda) and then get some blood taken. It shouldn't be too bad, but since I had an episode with my blood surgar a couple of weeks ago, I am a little nervous. The reassuring thing is that my blood surgar went low all of the sudden, rather than high. I think diabetes is high blood sugar. What I have is hypoglycemia (pregnancy-induced). I just have to eat every few hours and it seems to do the trick (for my blood surgar and the scale!)

Here's a cute picture I took of Jax and Jada on Memorial Day. More coming soon...

Jax & Jada

Jada has been such a great addition. Jax adores her. She doesn't think she's as little as she is. She likes to chase Jax around the house. Jax is learning to share. He doesn't mind when she plays with his toys, but when it comes to treats - he doesnt feel she is entitled to any. Treats are 100% Jax's. They are adoreable. She's my sweet girl. Enjoy the pics.

Introducing Jada

Meet Jax's little sister, Jada. I know what you are thinking - WHAT ARE YOU THINKING GETTING A NEW DOG WITH A BABY ON THE WAY?? Well first, Jada isn't a puppy - she's just a teacup. She's 7 months old. Second, I wanted Jax to have a playmate so he wont feel so neglected when little Maddox got here. Third, she's irresistably adoreable :-)

She'll be a great addition to the Mayall family :-)

Baby Registry

With all the shower talk, I wanted to let everyone know I'm registered at Target. I started to register at BabiesRUs as well, but haven't added much to it. They have a lot of the same things as Target. Nursery is blue and brown (picture of the crib bedding is below in the blog). Fun times!! Let me know if anyone has any recommendations on registry items or where to register!

Pregnancy: 24 Weeks (6 Months)

One day, I woke up, and I had a belly...

Here I am - 6 months pregnant. Time has flown!! I can't believe in just a few months, our little baby boy will be here. I'm excited, anxious, and nervous - all at once. It's funny - I've been recording TLC A Baby Story and Bringing Home Baby, torturing myself! No - it's been good. I think it's giving me more realistic expectations of what is ahead and how much work having a newborn really is. Anyway, I'll try to post more often. It's been a busy last few weeks!

Project Nursery: Phase I

Maddox's room will be what is CURRENTLY our office/workout room. This weekend, Don decided it was time to give up his room. It was difficult, but he was a trooper! I ordered the crib bedding. And Don took all of his workout equipment to the garage (which is his new workout area). He's a good man....

I'll post pictures of PROJECT NURSERY as we go along.