Baby shower

Melanie, scheduled c-section April 3; Brittney, due April 20; Amanda, due April 25; Mimi, due June 15

On March 7, a group of 6 sisters in my ward threw me and 3 other ladies a joint baby shower.  This was actually my third baby shower, but the only one I have pictures of.  I have never taken a single picture of any of my baby showers - I leave that job to others, but this was the first time those pictures were shared with me.  

All four of us are having our 3rd child.  The other 3 sisters are having boys - I am the only wild card.  It was a great party, relaxed, lots of good food, and great company.  

Decorations and food table

We played a unique relay game.  We were divided into two teams.  One member from each team had to change a baby doll's diaper while blindfolded.  

Another member of the team had to dress the baby.  Next, someone had to bib another team mate and feed them an entire applesauce.  

I only gagged one time while having applesauce shoved down my throat, but overall I thought I did pretty good.  

Finally, someone else had to put the baby in a stroller, and "run an errand."  It was fun to see some of the sisters break out of their shell.  

Most of the sisters from the ward contributed money toward a gift card for each of us.  It's nice to have flexibility to get what I need, since I'm not sure what I will need right now.  

It was also nice to have an informal "group" opening of gifts.  Sometimes I find it awkward to have everyone watching just you open all your gifts.  This took the pressure off.  

It was a great afternoon, and makes everything much more real.  It's exciting to be having a new member of our family, but also exciting to know that I am not making this journey alone - I have a good support group.