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My Baby Shower: 'One Of The Best Days Of My Life!'
It was definitely one of the best days I have ever had!
I knew the baby shower would be fun, but I truly did not realize just HOW INCREDIBLE of a day it would be. The shower was given by three of my girlfriends...Courtney Thompson, who has been a friend of mine for 10 years now, Karen Knopp who is the makeup artist at Access Hollywood, and Nicole Allowitz who is the wardrobe stylist at Access (we spend so much time together every day we have forged tight friendships! )
The day started with the shower hosts and I getting ready in a room at the Viceroy, the venue where the shower was held. What a blast we had laughing and reminiscing as we pulled out the mascara, blush and hairspray! Then we proceeded down to the room where the shower was held.
My girlfriends had so kindly thought of EVERYTHING, all with special meaning...from decorating with little bunnies because bunnies will be a predominant decoration in my nursery to all the fun "you're having a girl" stuff to the guest registry book to help me remember every moment...even a cake made out of donuts!!! (because that is one thing I have been craving lately...or let's say my baby girl has...sounds better for the baby to crave the donuts(-: ).
Then I look around and see so many faces of my dear friends...over 35 of my girlfriends came out to celebrate...all of them having played a special part in my life in one way or another. I just got the warmest feeling looking around the room and realized how lucky I am to have such dear friends! One friend even dropped her schedule and flew on a REDEYE from NYC to make the shower for a few hours and flew back! I had the best time catching up with them all. I had the time to go around the room and hear about their families and get updated on their children and then get all kinds of pregnancy, birthing, and first year advice. The best thing about having such close friends is they will be honest. One friend even shared with me that labor "makes you feel like your butt is falling off"...OOOHHH, but ahhh, it will all be worth it!
Then the hosts had games planned...oh my, the string game. You know, where the girlfriends guess how big your belly is by looking and then cut off a string the length of their guess. Man oh man, most of my girlfriends missed...and erred by several inches on the larger side!!!! Shaun, my co-worker, was very kind and came over with the string only about an inch-long...I teasingly told her she had accidentally measured herself(she has this tiny, perfectly fit body!).
Then the gals showered me with the most amazingly precious little gifts. I swear my baby girl has more clothes than I do now. In fact, I just added an extra clothes pole in the nursery closet! Then the day came to an end. I felt I didn't want it to be over as I saw my girlfriends heading out one by one. It made me realize even more how important close people are in your life and that we should all try to find the time to spend with those special people.
So, thanks BIGTIME to my girlfriend hosts who threw the shower and gave me one of the best days in my life! And thanks to all my other gals who took time out of their busy schedules to be there. I realized how crazed I have been lately and I need to stop and smell the roses more often. So I have made a vow to do that(somewhere in between the diaper changing, burping, breastfeeding, and blessing of a very, very special little girl about to come into my life).
For more photos from inside Nancy's shower, CLICK HERE!
Hi Nancy! You look so lovely and adorable in your photos. Congrats once again and I know that you'll be a terrific mother.
I just wanted to say Congratulations Nancy!! You look wonderful! I hope you continue to have a healthy pregnancy and I am looking forward to seeing your baby pics! Thanks for sharing your baby shower photos with us.. Looks like you had a wonderful time!
Congratulations Nancy! You definitely have that pregnant woman glow.
Thank you for sharing your pictures. I am so glad you had a wonderful time. It looks like you surround yourself with great people.
You looked great. where did you get your dress? I am having my baby shower soon and would love to find a cute dresss to wear to it.
Congratulations, Nancy. You are more beautiful than ever and will be a great mom. Best wishes on your baby girl!! All the best to you and your family.
Hi Nancy!
Sounds like you girls had a wonderful time. You look so beautiful pregnant (well you ALWAYS look beautiful!). Im 4 Mo. pregnant myself and adore your maternity wardrobe! Where do you get all your cute clothes?
Dear Nancy,
We are all so worried about loosing the "baby fat". Here a little info that may help you understand your body:
Within the first days after delivery, the uterus is still the size it was at 5 month pregnancy. That is why you cannot get into pre- pregnancy clothing until earliest 6-8 weeks post- partum, when the uterus has finally returned to "normal".
Wishing you the best,
Ellen Harris, D.O.
Happy Mother's Day, Nancy!
May all your dreams come true for your growing bundle!
Enjoyed the video of your high school boyfriend, prom and graduation photos.... Always great times to remember!
Nancy, I am also a "South Carolina girl" and am so excited for you! I know that you will enjoy your baby girl. I met you at a festival in the SC lowcountry when you emceed a pageant many years ago and will always remember how kind you were. Congratulations and best wishes to you!
Hi Nancy!
Obviously, Billy Bush had been getting a lot of questions about you as your taping session was on yesterday and it was indicated your baby is due within the week.
You carry your pregnancy so beautifully and are wished the very best for an easy birth as you deliver and meet your baby daughter. She'll be a happy one just like her Mom and your husband is just about to fall in love all over again! Healthy father's have such beautiful and nurturing relationships with their daughters.
We'll look forward to seeing you, your daughter, and husband very soon through Billy's portion of the show!
Blessings.
My 19 month old daughter's name is Ashby Grace....I can't get over that yours is too! Congratulations!...you and everyone else will love the name Ashby (mine came from both my great grnadmothers)
Hi Nancy!
Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! My husband and I welcomed our first baby into the world on February 17th, her name is Olivia Grace. She is the greastest blessing God has given us. Best wishes to you and your family!
Carrie
Congratulations on that little baby girl!! Looking forward to seeing some pictures real soon.
nancy i really miss you did you have your baby yet i pray blessings on your family i love you will you be back i hope so with love mae
Nancy,
I couldn't be happier for you and Keith. Ashby is one gorgeous (and lucky) little girl.
Continued blessings for your new bundle of joy!
Hey, Nancy,
It's dyana ortelli from OUTTA TIME with Mario Lopez! Just read your blog and comments on motherhood and I'm
so happy for you! I still try
to watch ACCESS every night.
You look fabulous!
Hope to see you soon.
Nancy, I seen you on ESPN2 the other night. you did awesome. GO TIGERS!!!!
HI NANCY,
WE LOVE YOU AND BILLY AT OUR HOME.
SO I'M GLAD YOUR COMING BACK. I KNOW ITS THE HARDEST THING TO DO AT FIRST BUT THEN YOU GET USED TO IT.
SO THIS IS WHAT I HAVE TO SAY. I AM SO UPSET AND TIRED OF HEARING SO MUCH ABOUT BRITNEY AND HER PROBLEMS. I HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOUR SHOW NOT TO SAY/REPORT ANYTHING ABOUT HER FAMILY FOR A WEEK I THINK THIS COULD BE A START TO GET MOST OF THE MEDIA OUT OF HER LIFE. LETS START BY SENDING A MESSAGE AND LEAVE HER ALONE. THAT IS IM SURE THE THING SHE WANTS MOST IN HER LIFE NOW TO BE LEFT ALONE.
ITS SO SAD TO SAY BUT WHEN WE ALL FOUND OUT ABOUT HEATH SHE WAS NOT THE HEADLINE STORY.
ANYWAY GOTTA RUN AND PICK UP MY KIDS
HAVE A GREAT BLESSED DAY AND KISSES TO YOU AND BILLY.
SEE YA
THANKS FOR READING MY MESSAGE.
JESSICA