Just about time...

 Tomorrow will be just 13 weeks since Rosanne and Gareth found out that they were having a baby.  With Christmas in between, I cannot tell you how fast the time has gone and we are now all anxiously awaiting the safe arrival of our new baby.  Tomorrow she will be 37 weeks!

Saturday was the baby shower and we all enjoyed having time to spoil her before the baby arrives.  Gareth's mom made the prettiest cupcakes and since we don't know whether the baby is a boy or a girl yet, there was a bit of both...

 My mom made a nappy cake.  My parents, along with Gareth's, are headed off on another cruise to Italy in March.  Rosie's due date is the 13th and all the grandparents are leaving on the 17th.  Included in my mom's cake below is a bottle of Castor Oil and Orange Juice.  All fingers are crossed...

 It looked really pretty and the food was all divine...

 Jake decided that he wanted to be a part of the shower, he's very excited about getting another cousin...

 I love this boys blue eyes...

 Bright and colourful.  It was killer hot on Saturday - well over 35 deg C!  Thank goodness the party started at 10 - nice and early...

Finally, the mommy of the moment arrived.  She suspected we were having the shower on Saturday, although we all thought we'd managed to keep the secret really well.  At least she arrived in a dress, rather than her jammies...

 Rosie doesn't do crowds and she doesn't like being the center of attention and was quite embarrassed by all the fuss...

Jo was really great at keeping her hand-me-downs, so Rosie and Gareth haven't had to buy very much for their baby.  For the shower, we asked people to bring toiletries and nappies, if possible.  Jake was a great sport, helping to hand out presents and checking everything out once it was opened...

 Still, getting something new for a new baby is always great and Rosie also got clothes, blankets and toys...

    Jake and I got her a few things, including nappies, wet wipes, a baby book, baby grows and the basics like breast pads and Calpol...

 The baby's room has a bug's theme and one family friend embroidered the cot bumper and duvet...

 And my baby's nearly 10, how did that happen?  It feels like just the other day, I was in Rosie's chair...

 

 After the shower, Gareth picked Hilux up and everyone had a swim.  It was HOT and I felt so sorry for Rosie, she must be so hot and uncomfortable...

 But she's been a star mommy already, she's such a happy pregnant fairy...

 She's actually made it look SO easy...

As I mentioned, Rosie & Gareth were very spoiled and they had a lot of unpacking to do when they got home.  The crib was Jake's, by the way.  Jacques' grandfather, Papa Louis, built it for him.  It's bittersweet to see it up again and I can only imagine how it will pull at my heartstrings to see it filled with a baby again...

Thank goodness we had the shower when we did.  Rosie was admitted to hospital yesterday after her check up.  Her blood pressure was very high and they're monitoring her protein levels.  She needs to be in for 24 hours.  The blood tests have all been OK, which is great news.  The doctor is hoping to keep the baby in until next Thursday and Rosie's been booked off work until the baby arrives.  Rosie's been given steroids (Jake said "shew, she's going to have big muscles after that!") and the baby already weighs a healthy 2.8kgs.  Any moment now, watch this space...

Sending lots of love,

Sue XXX

PS.  I know not fabulously edited, for those of you who know, I just don't have the time I'd like to play with this...