elephant ankles and sausage toes...

It's Friday. Emerson is just too comfortable in there! I am officially 4 days overdue. We went to the doctor yesterday for our non-stress test. Emerson passed his first test ever! It was fun to listen to his heartrate for about 30 minutes. The nurse said he is a healthy little man in there. She also said that he must be a salsa-dancer...lol...he is so active! Anyway, the depressing part is that I keep gaining weight...most likely due to my elephant ankles and sausage toes. I think I continue to swell more every day.



So, hopefully he will arrive soon! Any day now would be perfect! If not, we will wait for Monday to be induced. Please pray that he decides to come into this world on his own...in the next 24-48 hours! We can't wait to share him with you!

Enjoy your day! Much love!

40 Weeks Pregnant...Today...

It's officially here...my due date...today. Apparently life is way too comfortable for Emerson on the inside! Thank you for your prayers...we made it through Friday at Kylie's graduation without a flaw. We spent the rest of the weekend trying to walk Emerson out of the womb (literally, miles and miles)...with no luck! I believe he is a stubborn little guy. Wonder who he obtained that quality from???? :)
We went to the doctor today. She said that she waited on our call all weekend...and it never came. She did her exam and said I am dilated 3-4cm and that my cervix is "very ripe and boggy". It's only a matter of time. How much time? Kyle and I are growing inpatient. We are so anxious to see what he looks like and to hold him in our arms! So, anyway, if he holds out through the end of the week, we scheduled our induction for Monday, May 24th at 0600. I'm really hoping and praying that he comes before then! Thanks again for all the prayers and support! We'll keep you posted on when the little guy finally arrives!

Make a wish for us...

Since I last posted, I have been working to complete some things on my "list of things to do" and relaxing is a huge part of that list! :) Amy and Travis took these pictures of us and Emerson...


We celebrated Mother's Day with our mom's and families. It was fun! I actually got cards and a few gifts too! I'm not sure it was a "legal" celebration...since I haven't put in the "hardwork" yet, but I think the "hardwork" isn't too far away.

On Monday, we went to the doctor and she said I was dilated to 3cm and 60% effaced. So, any day now our little Emerson could come into our lives! The question is...what day will it be??? I wish we knew. I can definitely feel lots of pressure in my pelvis and pain in my hips this week...not to mention my elephant ankles. I really do feel well though. I just know he is preparing himself for delivery! Dr. Raney said that she didn't expect for me to make it to my next appointment (next Monday). We shall see! Kylie graduates from nursing school on Friday afternoon, so I'm just hoping that Emerson is willing to wait until after her pinning...and then he can decide to come at any time he wishes! We are ready for our little man to arrive!

Did I mention we are so excited that Katy and Brandon are coming home this weekend too! They are here for Kylie's graduation...but I was thinking...wouldn't it just be a great weekend to have our baby??? I'm hoping that is the case...feel free to make a wish for that too! :)

Baby Showers Galore!

Well, we have had two baby showers since I last posted! On Sunday, April 18th, Rachel hosted a baby shower and invited our co-workers to her house. It was great to spend time with the lovely ladies I work with outside of work! And as you know...we are all nurses...so you can imagine how creative a few of the gifts were...bedpans and all...Thanks Clarian!



Here is a pic of the cute little growth chart that matches Emerson's room. Rachel had a friend make this for us! We can't wait for him to arrive so we can watch him grow! :)


Then, on Tuesday, April 20th. We went to our small church group gathering and they all planned a surprise shower for us and another couple who is expecting their little boy in June! It was great!

We are so blessed to know so many special people in our lives that care so much about us and Emerson! All I have to say is: Emerson is going to be one lucky kid! We can't wait for him to meet all of you! THANK YOU!

The weeks are just flying by! This is week 37! I went to the doctor yesterday. She said that Emerson is still growing. She asked if I was having contractions. I told her I didn't think so??? It sounds weird, but I've never had a baby before...and certainly can't tell you what a contraction feels like! When she was measuring my belly she thought that I was probably contracting and just didn't realize it. She thought she would check to see if I'm dilated next Monday! Exciting!

I'm still praying that Emerson comes after May 14th. That is our goal! :) Kyle says I shouldn't pray for a specific date...lol. I told him that God knows He can bring Emerson into this world at anytime, but it doesn't hurt to ask for a little guidance in His timing....right?!?! :) If you know me, I have Emerson penciled into my planner for May 14th or after...lol! :) Anyway, nesting is underway at our house. It's not just me either...it's Kyle too! He has been working hard to landscape our yard. It is looking great! We are expecting to mulch it in the next few days. I'll have to post a pic when it is all nice and mulched. ;) Gretta has been nesting too. She has been practicing protecting her food in preparation for Emerson's arrival...she's a beast! She does raise her ears when we say "Emerson"...it's cute...it's like she knows that she is about to be a big sister. :)

Anyway, thanks to everyone for all their support throughout our entire pregnancy! Hopefully we can squeeze at least another post on here before Emerson makes his appearance! Otherwise, keep checking...we never know when he might just arrive...

An added blessing...

I just had to post (For a second time this week!) about the cross that Kyle made to put in Emerson's room! We hung it just above the doorway...blessing him when he comes and goes. Here it is!

My husband is so talented! I just love it that Emerson will have something handmade by his daddy in his room! We hope you like it!

Can I blame it on the BEAUTIFUL weather...???

So basically I am horrible about keeping up-to-date on my blog! I'm sorry! I'm blaming it on the beautiful weather...I just don't want to be inside on the computer! You would've thought that I would've found the time in the past month to update this thing...but no. Today, though, is your lucky day! :) Let's catch up...shall we?!?!

Lamaze classes started on March 3rd and they end this Wednesday night. It has been really fun and enjoyable for both of us. We talked about labor and delivery mostly, with a little infant care/health and breastfeeding thrown in.

Kyle was very attentive and he even volunteered one night to try on the 35 pound "pregnancy vest" to spend an hour in my shoes. Here he is...sorry the pic is fuzzy...

We've had 2 baby showers since I posted last. The first was on March 20th with family at my parent's house. It was hosted by my sisters and mom. Katy came home for it too! It was fun and everything was wonderful.

This is me and my cousin who made the cake...yum!












Our second shower was April 3rd, hosted by two of my girlfriends from high school, Ashley and Jamie, and two of Kyle's sisters, Amy and Sarah. All my friends and Kyle's family came! It was very nice too! This is the only pic I have right now from that shower.

So basically we have received many words of advice...and many nice things to fill Emerson's nursery! It was great! Thanks to all of you who have helped make our pregnancy so special so far! We appreciate all your love and support! Only 5 weeks left...it's crazy!

And as you know, Easter has passed and Kyle and I were thinking that this would be the last major holiday as just "the two of us". It's kinda sad in a way...but exciting all at the same time! I love my husband...he's the best!

We've been working to organize Emerson's room. Unfortunately, we had to serve Kylie her eviction notice and move the futon out of the nursery. :) I have a few updated pics of the room...













It's amazing how many items just one little baby needs!

Our pregnancy is flying by! I am measuring exactly on track, and at my last doctor's appointment, Dr. Johnson thought Emerson was head-down...so that is exciting! I am still feeling great and have been outside enjoying the beautiful sunshine and getting some exercise! :) I do have to admit...I'm ready to have my old body back...you know, when I could actually bend over comfortably to tie my shoes...haha! It's beautiful outside today...go enjoy it..I'm certainly going to!!!

Playing Catch-Up...

Today, I'm donating my time to my "to-do list". Essentially, spending some time doing small things I have neglected to do over the past few weeks...like updating my blog.
The last part of February was very busy! Kyle arranged a couples' massage on Valentine's Day...and it was most wonderful! So much for relaxation though! My last doctor's appointment was Thursday the 18th. Emerson is growing in leaps and bounds! My measurement was 27 inches at 27 weeks...not to mention the growth in weight that he and I have collected...and we won't mention it! ;)
We left for Atlanta, GA on Friday the 20th to see Kyle's sister, Katie and her husband, Mitchell. We spent the weekend with them. The weather was BEAUTIFUL and it was great to spend time with just the two of them! Here are some pics from our trip:


"The Group" at the restaurant, McCray's!


The weather was beautiful and here we are at the walking park!










We went to the cutest shop too! It was all baby clothes made from recycled materials. We bought Emerson the most handsome shirt!




Just two girls...chatting it up!







Just two boys...causing trouble!





Look at my drink from Murphy's. Isn't it the cutest thing ever?


After coming home from Atlanta, I had my Premier Jewlery party on Saturday! It was fun. Thanks to everyone who came! And now...here it is...Monday...and March is here! Time sure does fly! The counter says only 77 days until Emerson arrives! It's getting exciting! We start Lamaze classes this Wednesday...should be fun! March is another busy month...can't wait!