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.  ;-)