Full Term

How far along: 37 weeks

Baby Size:  Winter Melon

Baby Developments: Aiden is going to be packing on the pounds from here on out! He is 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. He's getting healthier and stronger this week! 

Weight gain: 36 pounds

Maternity clothes: Bring on the PJ's, big T's and yoga pants: ) I'm growing out of my maternity clothes. My church dresses still fit but as far as everyday going out I'm very limited. Nothing constricting is comfortable anymore. I refuse to buy any other clothes! I rarely leave the house because I am constantly cleaning, walking or sleeping.   

Stretch marks: Still no signs of them! I wonder if I'm in the clear?

Sleep: I've been waking up about every hour to go to the bathroom. I have had a few hours when I just couldn't fall back asleep. I stopped fighting it and just turned on the tv. I've been taking naps here and there in the afternoons.  

Best moment this week: Spending time with Forrest. He has been so incredibly sweet this week. I've been soaking up our nighttime snuggles!  

Miss Anything: Bending over and being in the same position for longer than 30 minutes

Movement: Baby AJ likes to lay with his butt and back pressed up against the outside of my belly. I can usually feel the curve of his butt and spine. 

Food cravings: I'm back to my normal pre-pregnancy appetite. No cravings! 

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

Labor Signs: We went to L&D Wednesday night because my contractions were 3-4 minutes apart and lasted for 3 hours! We were sent home because I was only dilated 1 cm and my contractions weren't strong enough. 

Exercise: I've been taking it easy since my trip to L&D. We really want to give Aiden a little more time to cook. 

Symptoms: Contractions 
Belly Button in or out: IN
Wedding rings on or off: Off
Looking forward to: Seeing our little man in a few weeks! 
Goals: Enjoy my last few week baby free!

Meal Plan

In My Kitchen This Week...

Monday

Teriyaki Chicken and Fried Rice

Tuesday

Salmon, Veggie & Roll

Wednesday

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli Over Rice

Thursday

Grits 'n Sausage with Cornbread

Friday (Cheat Night(

Outback's Alice Springs Chicken & French Fries 

Saturday

Leftovers 

or Eat Out 

Sunday 

For Lunch @ Church 

Baked Ziti

Garlic Bread 

Bunny Bark (Already Made)

4 Weeks To Go!

How far along: 36 weeks

Baby Size:  Honeydew
Baby Developments: Aiden is going to be packing on the pounds from here on out! He is 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. 

Weight gain: 36 pounds

Maternity clothes: Bring on the PJ's, big T's and yoga pants: ) I'm growing out of my maternity clothes. My church dresses still fit but as far as everyday going out I'm very limited. Nothing constricting is comfortable anymore. I refuse to buy any other clothes! I rarely leave the house because I am constantly cleaning, walking or sleeping.   

Stretch marks: Still no signs of them! I wonder if I'm in the clear?

Sleep: Sleep has been great this week! Exhaustion has reared it's ugly head again! I usually get up with Forrest and see him off to work then go back to bed until 10/10:30. At night I'm out by 8:30-9 pm.

Best moment this week: Finishing our to do list and soaking up time with Forrest. I've really enjoyed spending our evenings together working on projects and snuggling on the couch afterwards. 

Miss Anything: Bending over and being in the same position for longer than 30 minutes

Movement: Baby AJ is constantly moving every morning and a lot more active all day long! Little Man is still rolling constantly! His heartrate is 140 bpm. 

Food cravings: I'm still hungry all the time but it's not as bad as last week. I'm still on a shaved ice kick. 

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

Labor Signs: I've gone a few days without any braxton hicks! 

Exercise: I've been taking 30 minutes walks with Lexi during the day. I would like for them to be longer but we've been using our evenings to work on to do's.

Symptoms: I'm a lot more comfortable this week. I don't feel Aiden as low as last week! HELLO chipmunk cheeks, everything especially hands are swollen! 
Belly Button in or out: IN
Wedding rings on or off: Off
Looking forward to: Starting off next week with EVERYTHING done and focusing on exercise! 
Goals: Enjoy my last few week baby free!

Heat and Exhaustion

For weeks before hand, I had been anticipating going to the Strawberry Festival when my parents came in town. I was excited about it! We had a plan for the weekend and stuck to it pretty well until the little man in my belly reminded me he needed attention too. Early in the afternoon, I had some fresh lemonade and a few bites of funnel cake. After sitting in the sun...for an hour...for the dog show, my pregnant body was over it! I started feeling extremely faint. I tried to stick it out because I didn't want to be that girl that couldn't handle it! I told Forrest how I was feeling. He offered to head home but I knew I'd be ok if I got some water and out of the sun! Mom left the show with me. I immediately sat on the ground under the bleachers and fanned myself with a makeshift cardboard fan Mom found. We sat there until the show was over. Once we all met back up again, Forrest got me some plain, shaved ice and a large cup of water. I sipped on that while listening to his childhood friend, Jay Taylor in a shaded tent. Once the concert was over, I was feeling much better! Needless to say, we all headed home and propped our feet up because we were exhausted!

It was not what I had envisioned but I still had a good time, for the most part!

35 Weeks

How far along: 35 weeks

Baby Size:  Coconut
Baby Developments: Aiden is going to be packing on the pounds from here on out! He is 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. 

Weight gain: I didn't weigh this week but I KNOW everything I gained went straight to my face!

Maternity clothes: Bring on the PJ's, big T's and yoga pants: ) 

Stretch marks: No stretch marks yet! My belly is itchy this week only after I lotion up my belly!

Sleep: Sleep has been great this week! Exhaustion has reared it's ugly head again! I usually get up with Forrest and see him off to work then go back to bed until 10/10:30. At night I'm out by 8:30-9 pm.

Best moment this week: Going on the hospital tour! I love learning about all the details!

Miss Anything: Bending over

Movement: Baby AJ is constantly moving every morning and a lot more active all day long! Little Man has (what I think are) hiccups at least four times a day! I feel rhythmic movement for at least 10 minutes. He's still rolling around all day! I continually feel him VERY LOW!

Food cravings: I'm still hungry all the time but it's not as bad as last week. This week everything tastes good. I have been craving banana pinapple smoothies with shaved ice. 

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

Labor Signs: I usually have about 5-7 braxton hicks per day! No dilation!

Exercise: I'm back to walking and it feels great! It's hard to get started but so worth the effort!

Symptoms: Aiden feels like he is about to FALL OUT, NO bladder control, HELLO chipmunk cheeks, uncomfortable, everything especially hands are swollen! 
Belly Button in or out: IN
Wedding rings on or off: Off
Looking forward to: My OB appt at 36 weeks : )
Goals: Get 2nd round of thank you notes sent out

Gator Shower

We have been so blessed with such a great support system during my pregnancy! Between mine and Forrest's family and our church family we got EVERYTHING we needed! I have bought a few extras but nothing that was essential.

Our little man is already spoiled by his grandparents and aunts : )

The Sumner Girls...minus Dana :( 

Proud Grandmas

Forrest came at the end of the shower to load up the gifts!

The shower details were adorable! I'm even using a few pieces in our Little Man's room! 

*A special thanks to Abbey for taking pictures during the shower*

6 Weeks TO GO!

How far along: 34 weeks

Baby Size:  Butternut Squash
Baby Developments: Aiden is going to be packing on the pounds from here on out! He is 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. 

Weight gain: 32.5 pounds 

Maternity clothes: Bring on the PJ's, big T's and yoga pants: ) 

Stretch marks: No stretch marks yet! My belly is itchy this week only after I lotion up my belly!

Sleep: Sleep has been great this week! Forrest has been persistent about making sure I am completely happy! He blows up the air mattress in the living room every night for me so that I can be comfortable watching TV together. I'm usually out from 8:30-9 pm- 7am!

Best moment this week: Our second shower in town : )

Miss Anything: Bending over

Movement: Baby AJ is constantly moving every morning and a lot more active all day long! Little Man has (what I think are) hiccups at least four times a day! I feel rhythmic movement for at least 10 minutes. He's still rolling around all day!

Food cravings: I'm still on a ice cold food kick but can not get the thought of honey chicken out of my brain! This week I've been starving! One morning I ate two eggs, 2 pieces of turkey sausage, a big bowl of fruit and was still hungry so I fixed a piece of PB toast! Get this...I was hungry 30 minutes later! HELP...how do I stay full?

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

Labor Signs: I've had a few braxton hicks but never anymore than 2 per day!

Exercise: No walking this week at ALL! If I'm out of the house I haven't been eating good : ( I'm going to try to do better this week!

Symptoms: Acid reflux isn't consistently everyday anymore, NO bladder control, HELLO chipmunk cheeks, uncomfortable
Belly Button in or out: IN
Wedding rings on or off: On
Looking forward to: Spending the day at the Strawberry Festival with Mom & Dad!
Goals: Get 2nd round of thank you notes sent out

Jungle Shower

It has taken me a week to get everything organized, washed and put away from my shower in Apopka last Saturday. I was blown away by everyone's generosity! The turnout was great, the food was delicious and the love felt by all was overwhelming! I'm ready to hold my little man but enjoying this time celebrating his upcoming birth!

The adorable table decor

This cradle is what we will use for Aiden in the first few weeks!
It is the same one that was used for all the Wood cousins!

Mom made the banner : ) I'm still thinking of the perfect place for it.  

I had to note Grandpa Don's wrapping! 

Grandma with her soon to be FIRST Great-Grandchild

Me with Aunt Becky & Rebecca 

I don't know who is more excited about Baby AJ's arrival? Me or the Grandparents? 

Ninny & Bayli went to the shower with me!
(And held presents on the way home because  my car was SO full)

Aunt Bethany

All the "babies"at the shower : )

My longtime friend, Jessica, with her Mom and Sister

A big thank you to everyone who made the shower a special and memorable occasion for me!