Each of them wanted to come to check in, make sure that everything was the way they thought it should be for her arrival, and to spend time with us before our worlds are forever changed.
Friday was a busy day as we worked, worked, worked and checked, checked, checked items from our list. The day started with a DR appointment where we got to hear Suzanna Grace's beautiful heartbeat AND see her with a sonogram! The nurses LOVED Momma Ray and have asked about her each week that I have gone back. As we gave ourselves a tour of the maternity ward she quickly made friends with the folks there too.
We finalized the hospital bag, bought some "much needed" items, and ended the day with a yummy supper out. Kyle knows how much I enjoy having my Momma to myself and luckily he was occupied with going away festivities for our friend Pat as well as with school. Of course, Momma and I were at home and in bed by 10:30 each night anyways.
We put the stroller back together and practiced strolling around the house. We also practiced taking it apart, getting it up the stairs, and packing it away in closets. These are things that you sometimes just need someone to do with you and laugh.
We also went and purchased a KTan which my cousin Cori recommended. We watched several videos on how this thing works and I am no pro...but I think it will be nice to have. We will get another carrier for Kyle to use after she gets here too. I told Kyle that he was welcome to wear this one too and showed him the picture below. He was not amused.
It snowed (story of my life this winter) on Saturday but we still enjoyed a 2+hour sit in Starbucks as we sipped hot chocolate and did some excellent people watching-a favorite activity of ours. Momma could not get over the fact that it snowed so quickly and that people were still carrying on with their lives instead of buying out the milk and bread at the WalMart and staying inside.
Her visit also welcomed Suzanna Grace's birth month!
"Happy March SG!"
Southern Belle in a midwest snow storm.
Kyle and Toes nearly froze to death watching the Blackhawks play outside!
Momma had an early flight out on Sunday morning but was able to leave us with only a few things left for MA and me to do on the "To-Do List." Poor Kyle kept saying, "I thought you told me TWO weeks ago that we were ready for Suzanna Grace to come..." We were...and still are...Momma and sister visits are meant for the small details and "wants" not necessarily needs.
The following week Mary Agnes' school came for a field trip to Chicago, so she had the privilege of being a chaperone for 60+ 7th-8th graders before spending Friday-Sunday with me. After my call to her from the DR on Thursday she was just positive that SG was on her way and already had the bus driver ready to drop her off at the hospital. Luckily, SG decided to stay put and we were able to get lots of extras checked off of our list. We had the car seat installed, ate lots of spicy food, and got our nails done Suzanna Grace pink with sparkles in anticipation of her arrival.
We also used the massage gift cards that SG got Kyle and me for Christmas since Kyle refused to use his, stating that he just "didn't feel right about doing nothing for an hour while someone touched him..." MA and I had zero issues with his concern and very much enjoyed ourselves. I scheduled another prenatal massage for closer to SG's due date in case she needs a little more coaxing to come on out.
After our work day on Friday, Kyle treated us to supper at Bistro Dre, plus dessert...the key to any womans' heart...pregnant or not.
Saturday after our massages we met up with Renee downtown at the Four Seasons for tea and snacks. What a fun cold weather activity. 3 hours later we had figured out SG's arrival, solved all CPS and world problems, and done family planning for all three of us. Love this sweet friend.
Sunday Kyle had us WALK to church so that he could get a one up on some of his coworkers and their FitBit challenge. We ended up walking a total of 6 miles both ways and after he realized that walking induces labor (around mile 4) he nearly carried me home. Needless to say we spent the afternoon napping and watching movies. MA helped me to do a final cleaning of the nursery before we dropped her off at the airport.
I cannot say enough how blessed I am with the best Momma, sister, and Chicago sisters in the world. Suzanna Grace is going to have the best female role models and I cannot wait for us to all get our hands on her!
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