Preparation

We have been busy around the Crouse House these past few days! We've all been pitching in to get ready for our newest baby girl! After our recent news, we were slightly hesitant to go ahead with all our many plans of baby preparation. But after talking with a bunch of people, we were encouraged to carry on because "SHE WILL MAKE IT HERE" and "IT'S ALL GOING TO BE OK"! And when she does get here...she's going to need some things. So we went to Babies R Us and registered for a few things we either did not get with Maddie, or just needed again (towels, rags, new bottles, bibs, etc...). We also bought the bedding for her crib. We wanted something different than Maddie had (which was shades of purple and flowers) and something unique to Brooklyn. We went with something very elegant in the shades of pink and brown. It's so pretty, just like our girls! We've also been washing and going through all Maddie's baby clothes and getting those set up. There is a huge chance that Brooklyn will have to come earlier than her due date, therefore being a significantly smaller baby than Maddie. But for now, we are getting set up and matching the clothes up with the right season, etc...
Here are a few recent pictures:

Raising the mattress up on the crib. Maddie was so excited to be able to help!

Close up picture of the bedding.

Please keep praying for Brooklyn as she continues to grow along with her safe arrival. Pray for daddy, mommy and Maddie too. We are all so ready to meet her-happy and healthy!