What's a Virtual Baby Shower?

Little Mae Rose is on her way

And growing stronger every day

A little bundle, so tiny and sweet

She’ll surely make our lives complete

This tiny babe, though not yet here

Has invaded our hearts and that’s quite clear

The next few months will seem like ages

And then begins the many stages

And we will all be there to see

How lovely she will grow to be.

 

Dear Friends and Family,

If you haven't already heard the exciting news, Scott & Jessica are expecting a baby!
Mae Rose Marsh is expected to arrive on February 28, 2014.  Because they won't be able to make it back to the Midwest before she arrives, and we want our family and friends from all over to be able to enjoy this monumental milestone, a virtual baby shower seemed appropriate.

We'll be using the blog to chat, play games and share love & support -- just like we would if we could all meet in person.  Join in the fun!

Registry Information

Registries are currently on babiesrus.com and target.com.  Just look for Jessica Blome & Scott Marsh in California.

Mae's expected due date is February 28, 2014.

Scott and Jessica are grateful to have already received some wonderful hand-me-downs and gifts.  If you'd like to give them something not on the registries, just ask to see if they've already got it.

Their mailing address is:
26 Dyquisto Way
Cotati, CA  94931

Thanks!

Game 1: Guess the date/weight/height

For this game, guess Mae's arrival date, birth weight, and birth height.
Here's a few bits of info to help.


1. The estimated due date is February 28th.
2. Mom was in the 7 pound range at her birth.
3. Look at pictures to see how Mom is carrying -- low and a little smaller.
4. At the past few midwife appointments, Mom has been on target for cm measurements.

Post a comment to play!

Game 2: Share advice

For those of you who are already moms, what do you wish someone had told you before your little ones were born?  It could be about the labor & birth, managing new motherhood, etc.

If you're not a mom, share your advice on life, words of encouragement, or anything else you'd like.

Share your words of wisdom with the mom-to-be!

Post a comment to share advice

Game 3: Share your birth stories

If you'd like, you can share the story of your children's births to give the mom-to-be inspiration.  Good or bad, funny or serious, it helps to know what moms have accomplished through the years.

What was memorable?  What went well?  What do you wish had gone differently?

Help create a community of motherhood with another mom in the making!

Post a comment to play

Game 4: Guess the Celebrity Baby Picture!

Which celebrity did these babies grow up to be?

Celebrity One: famous for being a good guy with a whip

Celebrity Two: an environmental activist who traded eating his fingers for "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?"

Celebrity Three: this heartthrob made his first appearance in "Thelma & Louise"

Celebrity Four: She's the daughter of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell who followed in her parents' footsteps

Celebrity Five:  This singer was just a little girl before she became one of the "Dream Girls"

Celebrity Six: She made plenty of "Friends" once she became famous

Game 5: How Well Do You Know the Mommy-to-Be?

Guess which attributes the mom-to-be most wants the baby to have.  Should Mae Rose take after mom or dad?

Post a comment to play!  Just pick either mom or dad for each attribute.

Attributes                    Mom            or         Dad  ?

eyes
ears
nose
legs
hair
smile
intelligence
humor
musical talent
disposition

Game 6: Nursery Rhyme Mad Libs

You know you love 'em -- mad libs!  First, use the list to come up with random and funny words.  Then, plug them into the blanks and come up with a new take on nursery rhymes.

Share your humorous and creative adaptations by posting a comment.

List:
1.body part
2. fabric
3.adjective
4. fruit
5. food
6. food
7. adjective
8. vegetable
9.  action verb
10. animal

OK...now scroll down and fill in the blanks!



Mary had a little lamb, it's __________ (1) was white as snow.

Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any ________ (2)?

Mary, Mary, quite ___________ (3), how does your garden grow?

Little Jack Horner, sat in a corner, eating his ____________ (4) pie.

Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet, eating her ___________ (5) and ___________ (6).

Peter Piper picked a peck of ___________ (7) ____________ (8).

One, two, buckle my shoe, three, four ___________ (9) at the door.

Hey diddle, diddle, the __________ (10) and the fiddle.