It's still a boy!

Today, we went back to the doctor...and I gained a whoppin' 6 lbs. I MUST get a picture on here of my swollen feet and ankles!!! It's distrubing and painful. The doctor's appointment seemed to go going really fast, until Dr. Smith heard the baby's heartbeat in the top of my stomach. He was concerned the baby was not head down so he wanted us to have an ultrasound. We had no idea we would have to wait about an hour to have one! At least we got to see him...so to me it was worth the wait. Our doctor printed out a few pictures...of just the male anatomy?! He is weighing about 7lbs 9 oz per the ultrasound and is head down. I am still 1cm...no change. And Carter hasn't dropped yet either. So I could be at 1 cm for a while!

On Tuesday, we enjoyed a baby shower with science teachers! :) And next Tuesday, my department is hosting one for us and another teacher in my department.

I packed my bag for the hospital last night and mom came by tonight to do a little cleaning. I was starting to worry that I was going to have to leave the house a mess before the hosptial...but not anymore.

Well, I'm exhausted, with painful ankles. Off to bed!

April Babies

In the month of April, we have had 5 friends deliver! April & Brad, David & Deneille, Lodie & Jessica, Josh & Jennifer & Lindsey & Matt!!! And all 5 were boys! Hudson, Devin, Scout, Gabriel & Lucas! Let's just say our church is in need of more nursery workers! :)

Tuesday, we went to the doctor and my lovely swollen feet and ankles continued to contribute to the weight gain! We are now up 27 lbs. As of Tuesday, I was 1 cm dilated & 50% effaced. In the scheme of things, I could stay this way for a few more weeks but at least it shows some progress is being made. We go back next Wednesday.

My feet and ankles have been contributing to a lot of discomfort these days. Not to mention they look sooo gross! I am starting to feel a bit more uncomfortable at school. On Friday, I pushed my soft rollie chair to the next room where I teach so I could be comfortable. As of today, we have offically 3 weeks lefts...but what's crazy is that I have 2 weeks (10 days) left to teach?!?!? WOW! My lesson plans are not completely finished. I hope to have them done this week. I am such a perfectionist so things will be OVERLY organized when I'm gone.

I've been awake since 7am...on a Saturday. UGH! I hope to get a nap in later. We are going to the Red/White Game (State Football) this afternoon...I hope that will help me sleep well later.

My mom called on Thursday to tell me not to have the baby this weekend because she had to take my great-gma back to Kentucky. I told her labor would last more than 8 hours so she could make it back in time! Actually...I am in no rush! A week early would be ok...since thats when I am finished with school.

Check back after Wednesday for another doctor's visit update! :)

Baby Showers & Mama Mae's Birthday Dinner

A picture from Courtney's(Blair) baby shower. Courtney and I were friends in high school and were freshmen roommates. She is having a boy and is due May 5th. Kristin was a great hostest with some great games and give-a-ways!






I enjoyed dinner at the Cheesecake Factory with my mom, grandma and great-grandma (Mama Mae) for my Mama Mae's 89th birthday last Friday night.




We had a great afternoon with Meredith girls for a baby shower! :) It was so nice to catch up!!!