Christmas at Granny's

This holiday season was especially special to me because I knew it was the last one with just me and Forrest. It would be the last time we sleep in on Christmas and leisurely go about the week while Dana and Michael were here. 

 BUT, I love the fact that next year our little man will be here! 

I tried to soak up as much of the holiday cheer as I could!

The kids picture got photobombed : )

 The Saturday before the 25th we went to celebrate Christmas at Granny's. 

(That's where all the pictures are from) 

 We enjoyed the evening at Granny's and can not wait for next year!

24 Weeks Pregnant

SIX MONTHS

How far along: 24 weeks

Baby Size:  Cantaloupe
Baby Developments: 10.5-11.8 inches and 12.7-20.8 ounces, skin has developed a pink glow

Weight gain: 16 pounds

Maternity clothes: OH YES! Ninny bought me a pair of maternity pj pants that I love : )

Stretch marks: No stretch marks yet! The ones on the back of my leg have gone away!

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby!

Best moment this week: Getting lots of clothes for my little man from Mom and Daddy at  Christmas!

Miss Anything: I'm not missing a single thing! I'm loving being pregnant around the holidays!

Movement: Strong kicks 4-5 times a day and feel movement from the inside all day long! Most of Forrest's sisters were able to feel the baby this week!
Food cravings: This week I'm craving salads! I'm ready to get all the junk out of my system from the holidays!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Labor Signs: Nothing and praying it stays that way for awhile!

Exercise: Nothing this week : (

Symptoms: Kicks, acid reflux 
Belly Button in or out: In but it's spreading out, a little bit red!
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Excited about everything!
Looking forward to: Seeing our baby boy at our appointment on the 7th : )
Goals: Register at the hospital and look into classes that we need to take!

A Gift for Daddy

Aiden James decided to give his Daddy an early Christmas present today.  

While laying in bed this morning, I felt Aiden kicking like normal. I told Forrest and he immediately put his hand on my belly. About two seconds later, he felt a big KICK! Aiden continued to kick every few seconds for twenty minutes! It made Forrest's day!

I'm so thankful my little one decided to give his Daddy a tiny glimpse of the joy I experience on a daily basis! 

23 Weeks

Sorry no picture this week!

On my normal picture day, I was busy running around cleaning and baking for the holidays : ) 

If you are interested, here's a casual picture from the 23rd week.

How far along: 23 weeks

Baby Size:  Grapefruit
Baby Developments: 10.5-11.8 inches and 12.7-20.8 ounces, face is fully formed, can hear the following: my voice, my heartbeat and Lexi barking 

Weight gain: No weighing during the holidays

Maternity clothes: I hit the mall Tuesday for some holiday shirts and ended up buying a pair of yoga pants, exercise tees, modern skinny jeans, and casual tops! Merry Christmas to ME : )

Stretch marks: Yes, teeny tiny ones have been spotted on the back of my left calf! I have noticed light blue marks on the side on my belly. I'm wondering if it's veins or the start of stretch marks?

Sleep: My sleep has been terrible this week :( I have developed terrible acid reflux at nighttime! I talked to my OB and she told me to take Pepcid Complete 30 minutes before bedtime. It works wonders! Ever since I started taking Pepcid I'm back to my normal sleeping. 

Best moment this week: Getting Aiden's crib put together and putting the crib skirt on...thanks to my Baby Daddy :)

Miss Anything: I'm not missing a single thing! I'm loving being pregnant around the holidays!

Movement: Strong kicks 2-3 times a day and feel movement from the inside all day long!
Food cravings: This week all I'm craving is homemade Chex Mix and Sonic's Strawberry Limeade! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Labor Signs: Nothing and praying it stays that way for awhile!

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: Kicks, acid reflux 
Belly Button in or out: In but it's spreading out, itching like crazy and a little bit discolored!
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Excited about everything!
Looking forward to: Forrest feeling Aiden kick : )
Goals: To not eat sweets and fried food this week!

Sunday at Grandma's

My pregnancy hormones have me going back and forth between cracking up and balling because Daddy said...

"We should do a family pool and guess how much weight you are going to gain at the end of your pregnancy!"

Thanks, Dad! 

Just for the record right now I'm laughing!

A Little Red & Green

This past Saturday we had our annual Christmas party at Ninny & Pa's. 

We kept it simple this year -food & fellowship.

 As as bonus, the beautiful bride, Sara, was showered with gifts!

  

I am so excited for Sara & Kenneth's wedding. Although I won't be able to attend because of a certain bambino on the way, I will definitely be praying for their union!

 

21 Week Doctors Appt

We had our anatomy scan Monday. (12/10) My OB looked over all Aiden's scans and said that everything looked great! We do, however, have to go back for another ultrasound in 4 weeks to look at his heart. There was nothing wrong with his ticker, the tech just wasn't able to get the turkey turned to get a good view.

Pray for us! Even though nothing abnormal was seen, I still find myself worrying a little!

Now for the main attraction, here's my baby boy!

I love his profile pictures!

Not sure what the "bubble" looking thing is between his chin and  chest?

Arms

This is Forrest's favorite picture! He loves his baby's feet and makes sure he counts the toes EVERY time!

What a blessing Aiden James already is to us!

22 Weeks

How far along: 22 weeks

Baby Size:  Papaya
Baby Developments: 10.5-11.8 inches and weighs 12.7-20.8 ounces

Weight gain: I have no idea! I haven't stepped on the scale today and am not planning on it since I just ate some homemade toffee! 

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing all maternity clothes except for the few shirts I don't mind stretching out!

Stretch marks: Yes! Teeny tiny ones have been spotted on the back of my left calf! 

Sleep: Like a baby : )

Best moment this week: Getting part of Aiden's bedding in the mail : ) 

Miss Anything: I'm not missing a single thing! I'm loving being pregnant around the holidays!

Movement: Strong Kicks 2-3 times a day
Food cravings: This week all I want is toffee and Sonic's Strawberry Limeade! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Labor Signs: Nothing and praying it stays that way for awhile!

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: Kicks! I've been getting a lot more tired after my evening walk. 
Belly Button in or out: In but it's spreading out and itching like crazy!
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Excited about everything!
Looking forward to: Getting Aiden's glider in : )
Goals: Not eat junk this week...We'll see how that goes!

21 Weeks

How far along: 21 weeks

Baby Size:  Pomegranate
Baby Developments: 10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces

Weight gain: +7 lb 

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing all maternity clothes except for the few shirts I don't mind stretching out!

Stretch marks: Yes! Teeny tiny ones have been spotted on the back of my left calf! I'm not sure what this is about?

Sleep: I sleep on my left side with the body pillow in between my legs and under my belly. 

Best moment this week: Feeling my baby boy! I have been feeling small kicks from the outside all week! Forrest has yet to feel it and it makes him so mad :) 

Miss Anything: I'm not missing a single thing! I'm loving being pregnant around the holidays!

Movement: Kicks 2-3 times a day
Food cravings: This week all I want is healthy food.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Labor Signs: I have some pressure if I don't drink enough water...other than that NADA! I'm praying it stays that way!

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: Kicks, no bladder control!
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Excited about everything!
Looking forward to: Setting up the crib and getting part of the bedding in!
Goals: I'm not going to try to do anything baby related this week. I'm all about getting the house in tip top shape and baking for our church Christmas party!

Santa Baby!

This Christmas all I want is my husband by my side and a baby in my belly. I guess you could say I got my Christmas wish : )

For the sake of lists and of hints to the Mister here is what I'm drooling over this holiday season:

Erin Condren Planner

Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag

Aiden's Bedding

20 Weeks

Sorry for the exhausted look! Forrest took this picture for me after I spent the day in Apopka!

How far along: 20 weeks

Baby Size:  Banana
Baby Developments: Taste buds, Weighs 10.5 ounces, Swallowing, Producing meconium 

Weight gain: +6 lb 

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing mostly maternity clothes...same 'ole same 'ole but I did buy a few new things this week. 

Stretch marks: Yes! Teeny tiny ones have been spotted on the back of my left calf! I'm not sure what this is about?

Sleep: I'm starting to get uncomfortable at night if I'm not in just the right position. In order to be comfortable, I have to lay on my left side with the body pillow in between my legs and under my belly. 

Best moment this week: The most exciting thing recently is how excited Forrest is getting about my growing belly. I will walk past him and he will tell me to show him my belly. He always rubs it and says "our baby's growing."       

Miss Anything: Falling asleep at night and not waking until the morning! (Don't get me wrong I still sleep like a champ for the most part!)

Movement: I usually feel kicks inside about 2-3 times a day! I have starting feeling a "tapping" right at my belly button then a few second later very low. I'm wondering if Aiden is doing flips in there?
Food cravings: This week all I want is Publix BBQ Rotissurrie Chicken, Salads, Milk and lots of pears/apples!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Gender: Baby Boy :) 

Labor Signs: I have some pressure if I don't drink enough water...other than that NADA! I'm praying it stays that way!

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: Kicks, no bladder control!
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Highly "passionate" this week about everything! 
Looking forward to: Setting up the crib!
Goals: Clean baseboards!

19 Weeks

In prepping for Thanksgiving, I completely forgot to get a picture!

How far along: 19 weeks

Baby Size:  Mango

Weight gain: +4.5 lb (I ate a tad bit too much at Thanksgiving and then chowed down on leftovers) I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's all water weight. 

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing mostly maternity clothes now except for a few dresses and workout clothes. 

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with lotion

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby as long as Forrest is sleeping right next to me! I can still nap anytime anywhere!

Best moment this week: Seeing my family for Thanksgiving and getting some presents for Aiden!      

Miss Anything: Bending to my toes and not feel aches

Movement: I felt my first official kick November 17th! Since then I have felt movement at least twice a day!
Food cravings: Other than milk, I haven't been dying to have anything. It could be because I pigged out at Thanksgiving!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers, Fat from meat

Gender: Baby Boy :) 

Labor Signs: Nothing

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: Kicks, no bladder control!
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband who is so excited to be a Father to his SON!
Looking forward to: Finishing our registry!
Goals: Determine color and decor of Aiden's bathroom!

Doggy Day in Heaven

Since the weather has been incredible lately, I've taken Lexi to the dog park just about every day. She loves it! I will ask her "Do you want to go to the dog park?" She will immediately run to the front door and sit patiently waiting for me!

We haven't had any run ins with any other dogs. They have all been extremely friendly!

If anyone is interested in joining us just let me know! We love furry friends: )

18 Weeks!

How far along: 18 weeks

Baby Size:  Sweet Potato

Weight gain: +1.5 lb

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing mostly maternity clothes now except for a few dresses. 

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with lotion

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby as long as Forrest is sleeping right next to me! I can still nap anytime anywhere!

Best moment this week: Finding out it's a boy! It makes me so happy everytime Forrest calls to check on HIS SON!      

Miss Anything: Bending to my toes and not feel aches

Movement: Just waiting on the little one to let me feel him/her
Food cravings: I just started my milk craving! The Olive Garden and Chick-Fil-A kicks are still present!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers, Fat from meat

Gender: Baby Boy :) His heartrate was 151 at the last appointment!

Labor Signs: Nothing

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: I definately feel things going on in my belly! Sometimes it will be a constant hard pull, other times it  will be a dull cramp!
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband who is so excited to be a Father to his SON!
Looking forward to: Feeling kicks outside the belly!
Goals: Determine colors and exact bedding for the nursery!

It's a BOY!

Two years ago, when the baby bug hit me hard I knew a wanted my first born to be a boy! I love all of my nieces and love to them to pieces but there is just something about the nephews that makes me want to spoil them rotten. I want to cuddle them ALL DAY LONG!

When we found out I was pregnant, I knew it was a boy! I didn't publicly proclaim it, outside the family, but I was positive! Every time time I told Forrest about my feelings he would tell me he thought our baby was a girl! It would make me so mad! (in hind sight I know he was doing it to prep me in case it was a girl)  Come to find out he had a hunch it was a boy too and just never said!

These past two days have been a dream for us. I keep squealing and Forrest can not wipe that silly grin off of his face! I knew I would be ecstatic but Forrest is even more excited than I am! He keeps calling me from work asking what our boy is up to. (I always tell him shopping at Gymboree : )

Without further ado, I present to you OUR SON...

AIDEN JAMES

Project Hungry Girl

Our Meal Plan for the Week of November 13th

Monday- Leftovers
Tuesday- Skinny Chicken Parm and Fresh Veggies
Wednesday- Off with the Girls : ) Forrest on his own with leftovers
Thursday- Crockpot BBQ Ribs with Corn
Friday-  Crockpot Chicken Bacon Ranch and Veggies 
Saturday- Out for Kendall's BDay!
Sunday- Forrest's Pick : )

17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks

Baby Size:  

Weight gain: +1 lb

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing a few maternity tops and dresses so that I don't stretch out my regular clothes.  

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with lotion

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby as long as Forrest is sleeping right next to me!

Best moment this week: Having a bump and people noticing!     

Miss Anything: Bending to my toes and not feel aches

Movement: Just waiting on the little one to let me feel him/her
Food cravings:  Still craving Olive Garden salad, breadsticks, alfredo and Chick-Fil-A.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers, Fat from meat

Gender: We will find out in less than 1 week! 

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: I ate great all week except for Friday-Sunday! 

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: "Heaviness" in my belly, slight lower back pain if I sit for a long time and at night after walking. This week my arms are itching like crazy! I never feel like I fully empty my bladder. I'm definately feeling pregnant. If I sit up too fast I get really dizzy. I feel a constant pressure in my lower belly. 
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my hardworking husband and growing baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters and finding out the sex!
Goals: Think about colors for the nursery and organize the baby's closet

I can taste the turkey!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I've spent my morning brainstorming about my contribution to our Thanksgiving feast. Since nutrition is no where in the picture during the holidays I went straight to Paula Deen!

Pumpkin Gooey Cake 

Chocolate Pecan Pie 

Lady's Cheesy Mac

Creamed Spinach

Corn Casserole

I'm already thinking about the taste, smell and family time during my favorite holiday!

Going Private

I'm planning on making my blog private by the end of the week. It's for no big reason other than the fact that pregnancy has made me quite paranoid...and the fact that I've been watching way too many episodes of Criminal Minds, 48 Hours Mystery and Law & Order!

If you are interested in reading my blog, send me an email at FBSumner@hotmail.com and I will add you to the list!

16 Weeks

How far along: 16 weeks

Baby Size: Avocado 

Weight gain: +1 lb

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing a few maternity dresses but just for comfort.  

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby as long as Forrest is sleeping right next to me!

Best moment this week: Having a bump and people noticing!     

Miss Anything: I'm missing coffee. I think it's the weather.

Movement: I don't think what I felt last week was the baby because I would think I would have felt it again by now.
Food cravings:  This week I'm craving Olive Garden salad, breadsticks and alfredo. Also don't forget my ever present Chick-Fil-A craving!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Gender: We will find out in less than 2 weeks! 

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Lots of soup and grilled cheese! I did cheat on Sunday!

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: "Heaviness" in my belly, slight lower back pain if I sit for a long time and at night after walking. I had my first "pregnancy headache" Saturday afternoon. I drank a ton of water and after 3 hours of not going away I broke down and took Tylenol. I decreased the pain and I was able to fall asleep. 
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband and baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters!
Goals: Think about colors for the nursery and organize the baby's closet