To Do List

TGIF!!! I'm so happy its Friday. I've been sooo tired this week and can't wait to get some rest this evening, and hopefully sleep in a little bit tomorrow!

I have a lot I'd like to get done this weekend, so I'm hoping for a burst of energy when I get up in the morning. I feel like there is still so much I'd like to get done before Jackson's arrival, yet I just don't feel like doing any of it.

My to do list includes:

*Deep cleaning the house.
*Washing my car (or taking it to the car wash to be washed by someone else).
*Getting an oil change in my car.
*Installing the car seat bases in both my car and my husband's truck.
*Buying a few more items for the baby.
*Packing our hospital bag.
*Giving the dogs a much needed bath.

Of course I'm pretty sure I won't get all of these things done this weekend. The top three things are getting the house clean, packing our hospital bag and installing the car seat bases. These are things I for sure want to get done this weekend. So thats what is on my agenda for tomorrow.

I may try and make a stop at Target on Sunday after church. I have a gift card from the shower I was given here at work that I'd like to spend on a few baby items we still need. I'd like to get a pack n play for sure and I still need a lamp for his room. There are a few other smaller items I need to get as well.

So thats what I hope to spend my weekend doing. Either that or spend the weekend at the hospital having my baby. Either one would be fine. ;-)

37 Weeks ~ Full Term!!

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 37 Weeks and finally "Full Term"!

Size of Baby: He weighs around 6 1/3 lbs. now and measures a bit over 19 inches long from head to heal, (like a stalk of swiss chard).

Total Weight Gain: 33 lbs total.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes, and I'm even growing out of most of the maternity clothes I have! I will be so happy to wear regular clothes again.

Gender: Its a BOY!! Jackson Thomas Smith

Movement: Yes!! He is still moving quite a bit, even though he's running out of room.

Food Cravings: Not really craving anything in particular.

What I miss: I miss a lot of things, like just feeling normal again. But its all worth it and at least I don't have much longer to go! :-)

Sleep: Not sleeping well at all. I guess I should get used to it though. Its probably my body getting me ready for motherhood.

Symptoms: Feeling REALLY tired lately and just down right uncomfortable. My feet and hands are swelling now too. :-( I also, occasionally, have a stabbing pain in my pelvis, which the Dr. said is just the pelvis widening to get ready for childbirth. I'm also have some Braxton Hicks Contractions occasionally and a little bit of cramping.

Best Moment this week: My husband got a new 4-door truck this past weekend. Its nice to have a newer, more reliable car for him.

(This isn't his actual truck, but this is what it looks like)

Monday's Dr. appt. where I found out that Jackson is head down and I'm 1 c.m. dilated! I also had a baby shower here at work yesterday and got a gift card to Target that I plan on getting a pack n play with.

What I am looking forward to: Just getting the house ready for Jackson and getting some last minute items that I still need. And, of course, getting to meet baby Jackson in just 3 +/- more weeks.

Dr. Appt. and Maternity Pictures

I had my 36 week Dr. Appt. yesterday. It was the first time she started checking to see if I had dilated and to see where the baby was laying. It also starts my weekly appointments, so I'll be going every week now. I am happy to say that Jackson is doing great and in the head down position. I am dilated 1 cm so there has been some progress, thankfully. Can't wait to see if there's been any more progress next week.

I also got the picture disk in the mail yesterday from the photographer that took our maternity pictures. She did such a great job and I love all the pictures. Here are some of my favorites.

New Pictures of Jackson's Nursery

I'm happy to say that I'm pretty much done with Jackson's nursery. The only other thing I need to get is a lamp for the side table next to the glider. Otherwise I think its all ready to go. Here are some pictures I took last night. I'm so happy with the way its turned out.

A Few More Maternity Photos

The photographer that took our maternity photos, posted a few more of our pictures on Facebook. I thought I'd share them with you until we get the disk of all the pictures.

36 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 36 Weeks

Size of Baby: He weighs around 6 lbs. now (the weight of a crenshaw melon) and is a little over 18 1/2 inches long from head to heal.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 32 lbs total.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes, and I'm even growing out of most of the maternity clothes I have! I will be so happy to wear regular clothes again.

Gender: Its a BOY!! Jackson Thomas Smith

Movement: Yes!! He is moving a lot these days! Much bigger and stronger movements now.

Food Cravings: Ice Cream!! :-)

What I miss: I miss a lot of things, like just feeling normal again. Of course its all worth it and at least I don't have much longer to go! :-)

Sleep: Still not sleeping great. Just can't seem to get comfortable and I am having to get up a lot to use the restroom.

Symptoms: Feeling REALLY tired lately and just down right uncomfortable. My feet and hands are swelling now too. :-( I also, occasionally, have a stabbing pain in my pelvis, which the Dr. said is just the pelvis widening to get ready for birth.

Best Moment this week: Using some of the gift cards that I got from my shower last Saturday to buy a few things for Jackson.

What I am looking forward to: My Dr. appt. on Monday where she'll start checking to see if I've dialated at all and to see if he's head down now, which I think he may be because when I feel him have the hiccups, they are always real low.  A shower here at work next Tuesday. And getting to meet baby Jackson in just 4 +/- more weeks.

One More Month

Its hard to believe, but my due date is just one month away from today!

I can't believe that in one short month I'm going to be a mommy!! Its something I've dreamt about and looked forward to my whole life.

I'm so thankful to God for giving us this little miracle. I can't wait to hold and snuggle this sweet baby boy that I've been carrying for the last 8 months.

I'm praying for a healthy and quick last month of pregnancy and just can't wait to meet my little Jackson!!
 

Our Weekend

We had a great weekend and I hope you did too!

Friday night, we didn't do a whole lot. I fixed dinner when I got home from work, then made a quick trip to the mall to try and find some black pants to wear to a wedding we were going to the next day. I ran into Old Navy to see what they might have, but didn't find any black pants in their maternity section. However I did find this cute little onesie that was on sale for only $7. Of course I had to get it. :-)

Then Saturday, some good friends of ours got married, so a majority of the day we spent at the wedding and reception. It was a beautiful wedding. I took several pictures, but forgot my memory card in my camera this morning, so I'll just post a couple pictures from Facebook.



Then yesterday, we went to church in the morning. Then my BIL and husband went back to our house to watch football, while my mom, sister and Landon went to Target and Babies R Us to help me spend some gift cards I got from my shower. I ended up getting these...

 Bundle Me for the pumpkin seat.

This Bouncer

 Closet Organizer



35 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 35 Weeks

Size of Baby: He weighs around 5 1/4 pounds now (the weight of a honeydew melon) and is a little over 18 inches long from head to heal.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 32 lbs total.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes, and I'm even growing out of most of the maternity clothes I have! I will be so happy to wear regular clothes again.

Gender: Its a BOY!! Jackson Thomas Smith

Movement: Yes!! He is still moving a lot and it even hurts sometimes now. His movements are big and strong now and I can even sometimes see what looks like an elbow or a knee skim across my stomach. :-)

Food Cravings: Ice Cream!! :-)

What I miss: Being able to wear my wedding ring and getting a good nights sleep!! I know I should probably get used to the lack of sleep. I'm sure I'll be sleep deprived for quite a while after he's born.

Sleep: Still not sleeping great. Just can't seem to get comfortable and I am having to get up a lot to use the restroom.

Symptoms: Feeling really tired lately and just down right uncomfortable. My feet and hands are swelling now too. :-(  I also, occasionally, have a stabbing pain in my pelvis, which the Dr. said is just the pelvis widening to get ready for birth.

Best Moment this week: Getting our Maternity pictures taken and my baby shower. Also getting all his clothes washed and put away and getting his bedding put on his bed.

What I am looking forward to: A couple more showers and getting to meet baby Jackson in just 5 +/- more weeks. I can't wait to hold him and love on him. Time needs to start going by a little faster now.  ;-)

 

My "Sea Turtle" Themed Baby Shower

This past Saturday, I had my first shower for Jackson. My Mom, MIL and Sister threw it for me. They went with a Turtle Theme because thats the theme of his nursery. It was such a fun shower and everything was so stinkin cute!!! Here are a few pictures...

Turtle Themed Diaper Cake my Mom made for my shower. So cute!!

Tables set up for the shower.

Centerpiece for the table. These glass bowls were used for the centerpieces at our wedding reception.

The punch my MIL made for the shower. The nets and sea shells on the table were from our wedding!

Cake and cupcakes my sister made for the shower.

Cake Table.

Super cute banner that my mom made for the shower.

Myself with my cake.

Gift Table!!

Up close picture of the nets holding above the gift table, holding some super cute toys.

The food!

Playing a few games.

Myself with all the gifts at the shower.

My husband's great grandma, who is 88 years old, made this beautiful blanket for Jackson.

Cute little Chiefs sleeper that we got from the Stanfields.

Super cute little hat my mom crocheted for Jackson. Chiefs colors!!

Blanket my mom crocheted to match Jackson's nursery.

The bedding set that my parents got for Jackson's nursery. I put it all together Saturday evening, but still need to take some pictures for you all to see.

Super cute bib from my sister.

My MIL got us the Travel System I wanted. Its so cute.

Gift my MIL made for my husband. Its a Daddy Survivor Kit!! Too funny. I believe this will come in handy for sure.

 Myself with my sister and my 2 SIL's

My friend Holly and I. She is 27 weeks pregnant with her second child.

My Mom, myself and my MIL.

My mom with her two pregnant girls.

My dad with his two pregnant girls.