*9 Months*

We had our 36 week Doctor's appointment today and an ultrasound! Everything looks great...Baby boy is 100% healthy!! He weighed in at 5lbs 6oz, which is a little small, but he's healthy and that's what matters! Our Doctor said, "I wish all the babies were 5 and 6 lbs--it sure would make it easier on all of the Moms". The baby has completely dropped and is as "far down as he's going to go", per Dr. Wingo. We go back next week, as we're on our weekly schedule now. Below is a picture from the ultrasound this morning...it's not 3-D so it's a little hard to figure out what is what...I've posted the profile view of his face. That's his hand, also, below his chin...he kept putting it in his mouth! So cute!

We went to class 1 of the birthing series on Saturday. It was so informative and definitely something worth attending! We watched birthing videos, learned about all of the emotional and physical changes during labor, and Eric got to wear the "Empathy Belly" for half an hour! Hilarious! It's 30 lbs total, which is great since that's the most I gained at one point during the pregnancy. I wish I'd asked him to tie his tennis shoes while wearing that thing!

I hope all the moms had a great Mother's Day on Sunday!

We'll be sure to keep you all posted on any progress or updates!

4.5 Weeks Or Less!

What a great week! Lydia and Olivia came to Nashville to visit...we washed all of the baby clothes, went to Babies R Us & Target, organized everything, and even had time to do a little shopping! It was such a wonderful week. I couldn't have done all of this without her...Thanks, Lydia!!

We had a Dr's appointment on Tuesday. Everything went really well...I'm now on a weekly schedule with Dr Wingo, so we'll go again this coming Tuesday---and we're also getting an ultrasound that day as well! We're pretty excited to see what the little man looks like this far along...although I hope I don't see too much of his face---I want it to be a huge surprise!

Tomorrow is Day 1 (of two) of our "Labor of Love Birthing Series" classes. It's a 4 hour long class...we will be pre-registering at the hospital, learning coaching (in Eric's case) and breathing (in both of our cases, ha) techniques, determining our labor room, etc...I'm pretty excited to know as much as I can about the hospital and delivery. Here's a link to the Women's Hospital at Centennial where we'll be delivering. Check it out if you're interested!
http://www.thewomenshospital.com/

Thank you all for everything! Only 4.5 weeks to go! Wahoo!!

Relay, Showers, & Cookouts...Oh My!

My, my, what a busy and fantastic weekend! It all started with The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life 2009...it was a huge success. Team Angela was there for the 3rd year in a row under our "Angela's Shrimp Shack" tent. It all went really well! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED AND CAME OUT TO SUPPORT TEAM ANGELA!!

We had a cookout on Saturday...and yes, Daddy made his famous hamburgers! YUM! It was so much fun! Eric's parents came to Carrollton for their first trip and we definitely had the weekend action packed for them. We showed them the town and introduced them to our closest friends and family...it couldn't have been a better weekend.
The uncle-to-be!! Carson made his way from Athens to Carrollton to join the festivities. He was able to come show his support at the Relay on Friday, help me prepare for the day on Saturday, enjoy the fabulous food Saturday night and Sunday morning (brunch...Thanks, Mom!) and above all, Carson felt his little nephew kick and turn over in my stomach. It was great!

The shower on Saturday at Jerri Garner's house was great!! A special thank you to all the hostesses! The food and great company made for an amazing time. The outfits and gifts we received were precious...I can't wait to dress the little man!! I know I have some competition out there with several of my friends who have boys, but our baby boy just may be the best dressed baby out there! :)

The parent's-to-be and grandparents!!

The shower on Sunday was so much fun! This was a joint shower with my cousin, Ashley, who is also expecting a little boy. We are due only 7 days apart, her's being June 2 and mine June 9. We are both very excited! I really appreciate everything everyone did for the shower! We are so blessed....

The expecting Moms!

Thank you so much to everyone who made this weekend so special. Eric and I couldn't ask for better family or friends...you all mean so much to us...And a special thank you to my Mom and Dad who did everything in their power to make this weekend amazing, with so much preparation...it turned out fantastic! And another special thank you to Eric's parents who came all the way down to GA from OH to spend the weekend with us---Thank you!! We love you all...

*Update*

Our Dr's appointment went really well. The baby's heartrate was at an average 147 (he was sleeping) and my measurements are right on track. I go back in 2 weeks! :)

Fantastic Weekend In GA

What a GREAT weekend it was! We had a fundraiser on Friday at Plates on the square for Team Angela...we raised over 2 thousand dollars! Thank you to everyone who came out and showed their love and support. On Saturday I was able to attend 2 wedding showers (Amanda and Leslie!) and then go to my shower at Megan's house. It was amazing! Everything was so perfect and so many people were able to come. I am so blessed to be surrounded by such great friends! :)

A bunch of the girls at the baby shower!!

The Alabama Girls Came to Town! xoxo...

The Hostess Girls!!

...just one of the MANY WONDERFUL things for baby!!! It's a Giraffe Rug!!
"The Aunties"

On Sunday, the Alabama girls hosted another baby shower at Lindsey's house in Atlanta. It was absolutely wonderful! Everything they did was SO THOUGHTFUL! They labeled all of the food..."Chick-a-dee Chicken Salad"...."Preggo Pimento Cheese"...."Preggers Punch"...."Not for Mommies Mimosas"...."Coo-cumber Dip"....AH! Everything was SO AMAZING! This little man is going to be surrounded by the most loving Aunts he could ever ask for...between my college and high school friends, he will never need another girl in his life! Ha!

The College Crew

I know, I know...I'm really swollen. I was doing so well! I didn't swell (my face) on Friday or Saturday! But when Sunday rolled around...I looked like a balloon. It's so strange how certain days are worse than others. My guess is it was from the lack of sleep all weekend. I was definitely exhausted...but it was ALL WORTH IT! :)

The Excited Grandmother....G-Mom....Mom....

My Go-To Girl...If I have a question about this pregnancy or motherhood, Lydia has the answer!

Thank you so much to everyone!! This weekend was amazing and it couldn't have been more perfect. It all happened because of you and I am forever thankful. We have a Dr's appt this afternoon...I'll add to this post when I have an update! 33 weeks along...7 weeks to go! Have a great week!

T-Minus 8 Weeks...

Happy Easter!

32 weeks along...8 weeks to go...and my stomach definitely matches the 8 month criteria. I'm getting huge! And it's really starting to show from my waist down--and even in my arms---and my face! Ah! I've been really swollen lately...I no longer have ankles...all that exists are large softballs on both sides of my feet. I'm wearing flip flops daily, no matter what clothing I have on. My fingers and hands are really swollen, too...I can't wear my rings without them cutting off my finger circulation. Needless to say, I'm very plump, ha!

Eric and I had a really relaxing weekend...it was so nice. We continued to organize the house and get things ready for baby...we went to church on Easter and I made a big lunch; Baked ham, sweet potatoe casserole, devilled eggs, pistachio salad, fresh cut fruit, and biscuits! It was delicious...

The baby has taken on the movements of a "monster in my belly", per Eric's words. HA! He doesn't jab outward on the stomach as much as he used to; the movements are slowed down now, much like he's simply turning over or moving a limb to another position. It looks like a caterpiller or snake slithering in there...it's really neat. Also, as of last week, he has figured out how to get underneath my right rib cage---this does not feel good! He still likes to kick around when he's hyper and it literally takes my breath away...the hard knocks are the ones that make me yelp!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Have a great week!

Babies & Birthdays

We had our Nashville shower on Sunday!! Emily, Ellen, & Lacey did an AMAZING job...they made everything so special. The cake, the food, and especially the diaper tower that Emily made!! So cute! We got so many wonderful things....all of which we needed and we will use!! Thank you to everyone!

Isn't the table above precious?? They did SOOO much!!!!!!

Thank you for coming into town, Mother!! You're the best!

The magnificent Hostesses!!!

Erin, her Mother, and Brooke all came into town!! It was great to see them & meant so much to me that they traveled so far....love you all!

The shower was Sunday...and what a great day it was!

To follow it, my birthday was Monday! More celebrating....so much fun. Eric cooked me supper, delicious!...I put together the baby stroller and had a blast doing it...although Lucy did not like the stroller once it was all together--it resembles the vacuum too much, I think. She fears they are rolling towards her and in turn she barks her most fierce bark; it's quite entertaining. Eric also gave me a Swarovski piece of crystal for the baby and a Tiffany & Co silver spoon! It will be the first spoon the baby eats off of...adorable.

We had our 31 week Doctor's appointment this morning. Everything went really well. My stomach is growing at the exact pace it should, matching perfectly with the inches it should be at this stage. The baby's heartbeat was 147 at first...then the Dr shook my stomach a little when I asked why it was lower than normal...he then counted again, and it was up to 153. He said the baby was sleeping and we woke him up to get another heartrate :)

Thanks again to everyone for everything....thank you for making the shower so wonderful and for the birthday wishes!

Have a Happy Easter!!