She's Growing!

I got a measurement update from my agency and it looks like my Gracie is growing! She's now over 9 1/2 pounds and she's grown over 4 inches which is a big increase from the measurements I received with her referral that were from when she was about 3 weeks old. It's such a relief to know that she is eating and growing and getting consistent nutrition. I'm grateful to know that she's being well cared for but it just makes me want to get to her even quicker. I can't wait for the day I can hold her and give her big hugs and kisses and tell her how long I've waited for her and how much I love her. That day will come soon enough. For now I'm grateful for a relatively healthy baby who has people to care for her until I can get there. I'm sending big love out into the universe for you Gracie. Your Mommy and your family here can't wait to see you!

Spoiled Rotten

I've only known about Grace for a little over a week but the outpouring of love and support has been overwhelming. I have received calls, e-mails, cards and some adorable little presents. I'm overwhelmed by how excited everyone is over my beautiful baby girl. Here are just a couple of things I have for her now.

This is the outfit I bought Grace on the day I received her referral. Since she was wearing pink in her referral picture I knew this would be a beautiful color on her. Plus, I was so excited to buy something specifically for her.


These are the flowers my Aunt and Uncle and cousins sent me to celebrate Grace's referral. They are so lovely and a week later they are still going strong.

These are from Auntie Kate, Uncle Dennis, Meghan and Jacob. The little slippers crack me up! Meghan couldn't wait to show me what she had picked out for her new cousin. She is thrilled that there are more girl cousins than boy cousins on this side of the family now.

This onesie is from Cyn(aka the Big Meanie), my college roommate my senior year and one of my closest friends. I came home on Friday to find this present in the mailbox addressed to Grace Flaherty(how thrilling that was)! It's never too early to introduce her to mommy's Alma Mata.

This was a present from a co-worker of mine. The present was a little soft bunny but I just loved how girlie the wrapping was that I had to take a picture of it.

So as I mentioned in a previous post, I went and registered and I chose the bedding set. There's a picture below. Keep in mind that her actual crib is a lighter wood but I still think it will look really nice. I went today to pick out the paint and I'm doing a light pink on the top and a light green on the bottom with a chair rail separating the two colors. I think it will look really pretty when it's all done. I'm just so excited to get started on making her the most adorable room I can.