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

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