Week 36

Well we are officially in the home stretch! Less than a month till little Hutton will be here. Unless he is really stubborn and goes past his due date. But don't worry, I have already talked with him and told him we aren't going to do that. We are so ready to meet him!

How far along?: 36 weeks

Baby is the size of a: Honeydew! He's still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up.

Development this week: He's getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on his own. His skin is getting smooth and soft and his gums are rigid. His liver and kidneys are in working order. Circulation and immune systems are basically good to go, too.

Best moment this week: Finishing up Hutton's room and getting our hospital bag all ready to go! This is getting real!!

Food cravings (or drink): Pineapple

Anything making you queasy or sick: I should probably just take this question off, because I never have anything to put by it.

Symptoms: Back pain, lots of pressure in my lower tummy and groin. The waddle has definitely started! 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and Moody. I really have had an easy pregnancy and for that I am forever thankful, but I am just getting so uncomfortable and anxious to meet our little man! I wish I could fast forward the next four weeks.

Looking forward to: Hutton's arrival! Could really be anytime now! :-)

Week 34

34 weeks. Oh.my.word. Is this for real? We are now only three weeks away from being considered full-term and 6 weeks away from our official due date. I am literally giddy with excitement. Although I know Hutton needs to cook a little bit longer, I am just so anxious/excited/ready to meet him and give him an endless amount of kisses. At our appointment last week, my OB said that we are pretty much to that point where if I go into labor they will not do anything to stop it. I think that is when things got really real for me. We will have a baby in a month (give or take a few days). A MONTH. So I've been a busy beaver getting things done. The nursery is basically finished, with the exception of a few little finishing touches. My hospital bag and his are pretty much all packed. Yes, I know it's a little early, but I am a planner and helps with my anxiety to know it is already done :-) Car seat will be installed this week and I think that covers most of the essentials to get done before his arrivial. Now we can rest easy!

How far along?: 34 weeks

Baby is the size of a: Butternut Squash. Hutton weighs in at about 4.2 pounds to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.

Development this week: He's recognizing and reacting to simple songs, if you're singing them. (If you're not, start! He may find them soothing after birth.) He's also urinating about a pint a day. Hmmm, interesting...

Best moment this week: Having our showers!

Food cravings (or drink): Coke. Ugh, why? I didn't even like Coke before I got pregnant. I was always a Dr. Pepper girl and that was only on the few occasions that I drank soda. But don't worry, if I do have a soda I only have one. Never more than that in one day.

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope, nothing.

Symptoms: Leg cramps still and lots of pressure in my tummy. I am trying so very hard not to waddle, but it is definitely becoming more difficult to walk. Most of the time I feel like I have pulled both groin muscles. I am assuming this is normal?

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, unless I have a leg cramp. They are the worst.

Looking forward to: Hutton being here! I think this answer will stay the same untill the time he gets here :-)

Shower Time!

Well, I feel like I just went through one of the busiest months of my life! And I am well aware that things won't slow down once little Hutton gets here :-) We were so blessed with THREE baby showers in one week. It might have been a little hectic, but we couldn't be more grateful for everyone's amazing generosity and love showering us with everything we could ever possibly need for this little addition. Our cups runneth over!

It all started with a shower in San Antonio. I loved getting to see all of the people that impacted my childhood in San Antonio. Such amazing ladies who have been so supportive for so so many years! Love you all!

AMAZING cupcakes made by my favorite cake maker, Susan Perry!

a few of my sweet hostesses!

Then I had a sweet little shower at work. I don't have many pictures, only of the cake. But that is all that is important right? ;-)

Last was our Abilene shower. This was hosted by two of my best friends from college, church friends and friends of my mother-in-law. Even though I have not lived in Abilene for very long (well college and then 2 years) you would think I grew up here after this shower! We are so blessed by the community here in Abilene. It was a wonderful shower and great way to end our shower week.

This shower was sock monkey themed. Isn't it all so adorable? I might have a slight obesession with sock monkeys :-)

Thank you all who made these showers so special! Hutton is already so loved!