I’m sitting on the couch, looking down at my enormous baby belly. Even though it’s enormous, I still can’t believe there is a baby in there big enough to be born in just one month.
I’m amazed that we have spent so much time during this pregnancy counting up and now suddenly…we are counting down.
We are preparing.
Yesterday? We bought diapers.
and I opened them and marveled at the TEENY-TINY SIZE. I showed them to the kids and to Brian and we all said “awwww” and “how cute” and one of the kids may or may not have hugged the diaper.
(For a really long time.)
And now? To add more reality to our lives … Stephanie, my best friend, my sweet, caring, beautiful, old-lady hippy friend, who would go to the ends of the earth for anyone, an incredible Mom, wife, FRIEND … she is hosting a virtual shower for me. For this baby…for my family.
I know she has put so much work into this. All of the companies involved have generously donated items for me … but also for a lucky reader. That’s right, everything I am receiving from this “good new-fashioned shower” a lucky reader will receive the same item. (it’s like we’ll be sisters!) (or brothers!)
It’s like a big nest of BABY and LOVE and HOPE and OHMYGOD, just pure awesomeness.
So, go here and read how the shower works and also see all of the amazing and generous companies (big & small!) who are involved. Then check back many times a day from today until March 6th to enter to win SO MANY ITEMS. Also, almost everything that she is showing you, is what I picked out, it’s EXACTLY what I’ll be receiving. (but much of it, you’ll get your own choice.)
Also, please feel free to add the cute little button onto your sidebar (share the love with your expecting friends and readers!), Stephanie has the codes on her site at the bottom of this post.
(That cute little button and the shower name were created by my fabulous best friend, @sarahviola. She is pure brilliance, don’t you think?)
Thank you again to Stephanie, I never take for granted that you are in my life and thank you for loving this baby and for showing me TRUST since the moment you found out I was pregnant. I’ve needed you so much during this time, which has really been the greatest gift of all. (ILY,M)
Oh gee, what can I even say to this? Pinching because it’s hard to believe the friendship(s) we have are really real and not a dream. We are so blessed. I feel so thankful that you feel all this love and good things right now. And so much more to come.
This is just “stuff” that ices the cake of the new life you’re about to birth so very soon. Such a celebration.
Love,
Steph
I’m so happy for you, reading these words about Steph tear my eyes up and up and up…amazing ladies, amazing friends.
Love you.
This really is just such a wonderful thing. I am so happy for you
I don’t think I have ever been so happy for someone.
You all are so very blessed and I’m truly happy that you have each other and that you have this beautiful blessing on its way! The love is palpable!
Nell
How very fun and lovely!
The two of you just made me cry. You dumb skanks.
You guys as so blessed to have each other. I’m moved to tears!
I’m so very happy for you! A what a wonderful friend you have in Stephanie!
Now settle in to your nest, put up your feet, and enjoy this last month!
What a creative, wonderful idea! (And those newborn diapers are the tiniest, aren’t they? I’m grinning just thinking of your older ones hugging one close.)
This couldn’t happen to a nicer lady. You are the best my friend and deserve every good thing there is out there. I’m hoping to win something for my very pregnant daughter.
Beth – it is SO fun to celebrate you. Seriously.
You so deserve this, Beth.
I’m so happy for you! Enjoy!
This is such an awesome idea! I am so excited to
My husband’s not gonna be happy with you guys. Haha!
see all of the cool products you’re getting because it’s adding to my wishlist for my baby #4 coming in June — and I thought
I had everything I needed.
You deserve every happiness. I love your blog and how strong you are. Enjoy this time!
Now THIS feels like a party. Bring on the celebration!
So fun, Beth! So excited for you and baby Fletch.
YAY! How wonderful this all feels (and sounds!). I’ve been a bit out of the loop (losing power will do this to ya)and it thrills me to no end to come back today and see this celebration going on!! We are all cheering for you every single moment Beth and Steph is our leader: HO-RAH!!!
What an amazing gift from such a beautiful friend! I can;t believe she has pulled all of that together, and having these awesome giveaways! Your so lucky!
Yesterday my husband brought home some newborn diapers from work (Whole Foods) I forgot how dang tiny and cute they are! , we are now 3 weeks away from our due date w/ baby #3, we finally got the cradle set up, dresser all ready… So excited for your impending arrival! I am sooo anxious to meet my baby at this point!! As I am sure you are too!
i love this! can’t wait to see what’s in store! xoxox
congrats, beth!
You have the BEST friends EVER!!!
This is so wonderful! I’m glad you are getting excited
i’m so glad you can feel the love. you are so loved.
steph pulling this off and sarah’s design? awesome.
Isn’t this so exciting! I love everything about it, but mostly: you.
What a beautiful friendship! So special!
What a great friendship!
I am entering my 35th week with #3 and still can’t get over how little baby things are. Especially the diapers! I can’t get enough of them!
what a wonderful friendship…kinda sorta amazing!
Didn’t I birth the most incredible daughter? Steph is a rare Gem. She amazes me every day at the love she shows and gives to so many people. I have had a blast so far entering to win all of these great gifts. I have several mothers in mind to bless if I should win. This has been the best shower I’ve ever attended! And I haven’t been tempted by shower cake or cupcakes…or play the smelly diaper game….
what a wonderful friend Steph is.
I am so excited for you & will love participating in the shower. I have several mommy’s I could gift the stuff to.
I am so happy for you!
What a good friend you have.
I love days like that. Watching my girls play always brings a smile to my face. Love the baby belly. I’m 5 weeks behind you.
Daydreaming is one of my favorite pastimes. I think it’s amazing that your daughter is so intricate about her playtime. I don’t remember ever being that creative. She may be a wonderful storyteller one day.