Spa Day, Shower Day, Birthday...I am Spoiled!

Well, this month should be renamed Tracey month with all that has happened. I have to say that I have the best husband in the world and the most amazing friends who are constantly making me feel blessed...and spoiled. The Tuesday following my maternity leave, Shane sent me to Le Spa Sereine for an expectant mother's package. They massaged me, used reflexology on me, fed me, gave me a facial, pedicure, shampoo and blow-dry. What a day!

Then on Friday, I thought I was going to a girls' night at Nicole's, but a few ladies had gotten together for a surprise pre-baby shower! They stocked me full of first week amenities that I didn't even know I needed! Thank goodness for other mommies! Shannon gave me a potty training book with the main character's name being the same as the one we have chosen for our little monkey. So thoughtful. And the pictures are...how can I say this...breathtaking? I'll show you when you visit!

Monday the 21st was my 26th birthday, so Shane took me for breakfast then we went shopping for my birthday BBQ. Here are a few pics of my wonderful friends who stuck out the cool weather in our backyard for my sake. I love them all...

Ben and Sarah, Nicole and Jeff...

Brian and the Fijian mask...

Ryan and Lori...

Candi and Colin with Calin and Emmi in the background...

Beth with my ice-cream-cake-eating-BBQ-master-redneck Shane...

and a combo of my lovely lady friends (Beth, Rachel, Rayael and Candi).

Here is Shane practicing for his life in 6 years...mmwaaah ahh aaahh...

Also on my birthday, my good friend Paola agreed to take some pregnancy pictures for Shane and I. I figured that I wouldn't feel like taking pictures any closer to the due date, so I am so so so so glad that we had them done. Here are three of the pictures she took and I can't wait to see the rest when she has added her artistic touch.

Well, our original due date is in 2 days, but the official date is June 4th, so keep us in your prayers as we approach D-Day. "D" for delivery, of course. I can't wait to introduce you all to our son! Any day now! And thanks again to my wonderful husband and all of my friends who have taken the time to celebrate my birthday and be excited for baby with me! God has blessed my life through all of you.

Now We Wait...

So, I probably could have updated this sooner, but I have found myself sleeping at every opportunity I get. My pregnancy has been boring for my doctor and I, which is a good thing. I had the quickest appointment on Thursday and here's a rundown: baby is head down, curved on my left side; heart rate is 144 beats/min; fundal height is 37 cm which is bang on for 37 weeks; my weight gain has tapered off; baby is incredibly active. Textbook.

I have been busying myself with other pregnancies, though. I had three friends who were due last week, but only one baby has arrived; Hunter finally came on Sunday for proud parents Tricia and Justin. Their blog is linked to ours if you would like to see their munchkin.

May has been crazy at work as I have been trying to phase myself out and ease in my replacement. It is so strange how possessive I became of my students, like they were my own! I didn't want to leave them! The kids were good, though, and I even received presents from a few of them after our party today. I got beautiful letters from students, flowers, a homemade fleece baby blanket, a onesie, another blanket, a bib, a pile of Twix bars (they know it's my favourite) and a pewter box that reads "My First Curl." One even went to Build-a-bear and custom made a teddy bear for "baby Deringer" (as it reads on the birth certificate)! She put a heart inside of him and dressed him like a surfer! So thoughtful!I am really excited to finally be on maternity leave, but I will miss teaching and the staff room. So now I guess it's time to relax and bank some Zzz's before my own little man arrives. I feel healthy and ready, so relaxing will be easy. I already have a drink on a deck, lunch and a pedicure scheduled with different friends this coming week. Life is good... Here are a couple of pictures of my growing belly, including one that Shane snuck. I guess I fell asleep feeling my baby wiggling inside of me. The countdown is on! I can't wait to meet him! Yes, I know I need a tan! Ta ta for now...P.S. It's my birthday on the 21st! Long weekend BBQ anyone?