Sweet Max!!!!

Max is feeling a little left out. We have this blog all dedicated to the baby, and he was the 1st baby we had. I get a little sad when I think of the attention he will be missing when the baby gets here. I know that when Ella was here for the week, well, let's just say the dogs weren't 1st priority anymore!!! We will have to make sure to pay special attention to him and give him lots of love! Here's a picture of our sweet Max:)

Baby Shower #2

Last Sunday I had my baby shower at church....so much fun! Cindy went all out and did a fabulous job of decorating and making the food. We had a great time of socializing and opening cute baby gifts! Some pictures are below:

Looking forward to the shower in Hickory with all my girlfriends in a couple of weeks!!!:)

Quick Belly Update

Just a quick update to post the latest belly shots. I'm officially 30 weeks, but took these at 29. It's amazing what a week can do! I feel like I can't possible stretch any further, but I'm told I will be shocked at what the belly can do toward the end. Let's hope my skin is up to the challenge:). So here are a few 29 week pics:

3d/4d Ultrasound

This was quite possibly the most amazing experience I've had thus far in pregnancy. There is absolutely nothing like seeing your baby on the screen and getting to see his facial features and expressions. He was not too fond of being pushed on so he would move his hands away from his face, but it made for some precious brow furrowing...I'm so in love already!!! I felt so connected to him in a way that just grows each week...with each movement and kick. It's as though I can sense him developing a personality already. I know maybe that's strange, but hey, I'm carrying him so I can feel what I want:). Anyway, here are his precious pictures!!! Oh, and I will spare him from putting up more pictures confirming it's a boy...but he is definitely all boy! I also have some 29 week belly pictures to come...man that thing is sticking out now!

I love that the last one looks like he's praying...since the music playing during the session was Jesus Loves Me!!

27 Weeks...pictures as promised:)

27 weeks...seems so far along!!! I only have a few months left until this perfect little boy is here! The name game is coming along. We have narrowed it down to TWO names and are trying our hardest to make a decision. Knowing us, may be a GAME TIME decision after seeing him! I feel like I am at the part of my pregnancy where I feel so blessed. I just can't believe that God is allowing me to carry this baby. I'm just so thankful I'm healthy and he seems healthy! No matter what the circumstances, God is letting me know He is in control and taking care of him even in the womb! I'm so in love with him already.

But, I digress. Here are the 27 week pictures! I'm getting so big!

I'm so looking forward to my shower this weekend with the Jackson Group ladies I miss so much:). It will be tons of fun! Also, 3d/4d ultrasound only a couple of weeks away!!!

Three Years....

How time flies. Three years ago yesterday I married the love of my life. It doesn't seem like it's been that long, but what an awesome few years! And now with a baby on the way, just couldn't get better. Our anniversary was low-key and sweet. We went to our FAVORITE restaurant in Dunwoody, Joey D's. We figured we might as well enjoy these nice dinners while we can...before it's kid's eat free night wherever we can find it! I just feel so blessed that God put Taylor in my life. Not only is he an amazing husband, but I can't wait to see what an amazing father he's going to be.

Ok, enough sweet talk! I'm 26 weeks today and feeling every bit of it here lately. The baby is resting nicely in my ribs. I think he enjoys this as I get short of breath during the day! I freaked out a bit a few days ago and called my sister because I had not felt him all day. She laughed at me and said she was talked down from going to the doctor about 20 times for the same thing. Her remedy? Drink a little caffeine and see what happens. Well....I paid for that later. After drinking an entire coke, about an hour later, I was literally being beat up from the inside. He was loving it! But I was happy to feel him again...I don't like those sleepy baby days! Today his little feet are in full swing. I do think I will miss this when he's actually here.

Hopefully I will be posting 26 week belly pictures soon. It's amazing how it grows week to week...it's starting to get "serious" as Taylor says. 3d/4d ultrasound is coming up in just a few weeks!!! Can't WAIT!!!!

24 Week Update

So we have actually hit the 6 month marker...the finish line inches closer and closer each day! My belly also grows bigger and bigger each day:). I had my 24-week appointment today. The dreaded glucose screen wasn't near as bad as I thought. Besides the sugary sweet drink...it wasn't half bad. I got to hear his strong, healthy heartbeat, and it seems all is well!

The SCARY part of the appointment is that I was asked to fill out the "delivery plan". I don't know about you other 1st time moms, but I was not NEAR ready to decide on some of those things yet! Luckily...not written in stone, so there is room to change your mind, but wow. Do I want this during labor, do I want that...no clue! Hopefully some of that clarity will come with the birth classes which are soon to come!

This week the baby is a little over a foot and weighs a little over one pound. He feels a whole lot bigger than that when he is kicking my ribs! I have a slow steady pain on my right side under my ribs where he likes to bear down. I feel as though he already has a little stubborn personality! I can't wait to meet him! And still no name decided. We have a clear front runner, but haven't COMPLETELY decided yet...such a hard decision! Below are some 24 week pictures of the belly bump! It's popping out there!