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