Welcome to the World

 Aiden was born on Tuesday, May 3rd at 1:41 p.m.  He weighed 7 pounds/3 ounces and is 18 1/2 inches long.  He is the best baby!  We couldn't be happier.  When we look at him we are just amazed that God gave us such a precious gift.  ♥

Patiently Waiting

35 Weeks Down, 5 To Go!!

Here's our little bug from today's check up.  He is just precious!  He was moving around and showing off his cute little face.  He is definitely head down, ready to go.  My blood pressure was back up again today, so they are really keeping an eye on it and testing me weekly for preeclamsia.  But, he is doing great- great heart rate, practicing breathing, etc.  It won't be long now! ♥

Baby Showers bring May Flowers

We had a busy weekend March 26th with 2 baby showers back-to-back. Our first one was in Kingsport at Eric's home church.  The ladies are just precious and we had a wonderful turn out.  I could not believe how much stuff they got for our little man!  We literally filled mom's Trailblazer with the goodies.  He got his pack and play, stroller/carseat, activity saucer, Diaper Genie, crib bedding, TONS of adorable clothes, handmade quilts and hats, etc., etc.  It was just amazing. 
After that baby shower, we rushed to get back to Jefferson County for our other "all ladies" shower.  This was hosted by Stephanie, Jennifer, Misty, and Twila.  I babysat for Twila when I was just a teen and even changed her boys' diapers.  One of those boys is a freshman in college and the other is a senior in high school!  I was overwhelmed with how many little touches these ladies added to the shower.  They handmade decorations, candy for the guests, games, etc.  It was so precious to look around and see all the trouble they went to to make it truly special for me and Aiden.  We had so much fun sitting around laughing and reminiscing about our fun, crazy times together.  It was so good to see the faces of my dear friends Jessica, Alisha, and Nicole.  What a wonderful day!! 

Childbirth Class

Yesterday Eric and I attended an all day childbirth class at the hospital.  Sadly, out of the dozen couples who were there, we were a) the oldest and b) actually married.  Oh and c) didn't snicker every time the word "penis" or "breast" was mentioned.  It made me sad to think these young people would be having babies in the next few weeks and actually have to be responsible for their little lives.  While the nurse was explaining important things like epidurals and newborn care, these teens were sitting in the back checking the score of the Kentucky basketball game.  I wanted to scream!  Actually, I wanted to make them pass some test before they would be allowed to take their babies home!  I can only imagine what the nurse was thinking. 

In other news, things have calmed down a bit for us since last week.  Last week was quite stressful with the doctor looking at my blood pressure readings and crazy number of Braxton-Hicks and telling me that it was "highly unlikely" we would be waiting until May 14th for our little man to make his big arrival.  If that doesn't make your blood pressure go up, I don't know what would!!  The doctor gave me 2 shots of steroids to boost Aiden's lung development just in case he is in fact born preterm.  It seems my body has calmed down this week and hopefully the scare is over for now.  I remind myself that the good Lord knows Aiden's exact arrival date and time and that He already has all of this scary stuff figured out for us.  Aiden has always been in God's hands and I am just lucky enough to be included in His plans.  So for now, my little roommate is just fattening up and trying to find more space to stretch out.  ♥

Getting Ready!

So after my last doctor's appointment, I feel the urge/need/requirement/push/necessity to get things ready for Aiden Bug to join the world.  We have been working on his nursery and his baby clothes are in the dryer as I type this.  I have that new mom panic that he will arrive early with no clothes and no where to sleep.  Ha!  Only 8 more weeks until our due date!

30 Weeks Along

Happy Dots for Aiden's Room

Snuggling His Arm