Last night was my first baby shower thrown for me by co-workers and friends. It was lovely. After work, we all head over to
Mangia Italiano on South Grand near our home to celebrate. When I arrived there were friends waiting at a large table in a dimly lit room set aside just for us. Dinnerware was carefully laid out, water glasses shimmered in the candle light, friends were sipping on their happy hour cocktails, and cupcakes and gifts awaited opening.
*A sweet little onesie from Meaghan, one of the hostesses of the shower*
I sat down at the head of the table and ordered a St. Louis tradition,"toasted ravioli" for an appetizer and a water. Others ordered little things here and there as we await more friends to join. (We all work at different satellite locations over the city that vary from day to day, so clinic ends at different times for everyone)
*one of the many precious items in a package received earlier that day from Erin, my sister-in-law, it's very sailor-eque is it not? I love it!*
Once all our friends had arrived, we ordered supper and indulged in laughter and stories of whatever; the physicians we work for, babies, the many uses of
coconut oil (which is my new favorite mama magic) I'll use it for my belly to prevent stretch marks, breast/nipples post feedings, baby bum for diaper woes, etc...
*an adorable newborn onesie ( I love the neon!) from Jody*
I was gifted with so many outfits, dainty onsesies, headbands, a monitor and "nose sucker", a diaper bag from my bosses, Dr. Seuss books, rattle/blanket, childproofing kits, bibs and binkies, sippy cups and food dividers.
*the sweetest little tights to go with a fluffy red coat from Rhonda and Ginny*
In the package received earlier that day from my dear sister-in-law, I found more soaker pads for cloth diapering (YAY!!), a sling, an abundant amount of cotton burp clothes, 2 polka dots outfits with the cutest little bloomers underneath, and a cradle mattress cover.
*the teeniest tiniest little Sunday get-up from Erin, oh! (spoon to show size)*
I received this earlier in the year when I first found out I was pregnant, I just had to post it cause its so tiny and cute :)
*a frilly little jump-suite from Rhonda A*
And all this is not to mention the gifts already received from to-be grandparents: cozy nighties, sweet knitted and quilted things, homemade blankets and so much more. I especially love all the handmade hand-me-downs from my mother that belonged to my little sisters at one point. They smell like my mothers laundry too so that makes me happy :)
*Last but not least, I received enough $$$ in an amazon gift card as the large group gift from friends either present or unable to come, to purchase our car seat!*
Hooray! Thanks to amazon prime, it should be arriving tuesday with free shipping, ah, the joys of amazon...
*not a shower gift per se but just a "hey-I-saw-this-and-thought-you-might-want-one" purchase from Stacey*
Assuming our little one will enjoy the things we love, like hiking, camping adventures and all things outdoors, Stacey picked up this sweet find from one of her co-workers. You know how I love a deal and I think this qualifies as a pretty sweet deal. It's a Kelty Kids backpack carrier at a value of around $200-280 and she got it for $25, a-mazing! We can't wait to use it.
Well once our bellies were full, the cupcakes devoured, and the gifts escorted to my car, we all parted ways to whatever friday night plans were still in store. I arrived to a warm and cozy home, safe from the frigid winter air, to a happy and hungry hubby (of whom I shared my leftovers). I showed him all the gifts and we tucked them away in her nursery, then snuggled to a movie before bed.
Thank you to all my gift-givers!
