37 Weeks

Today was our 37 week appointment. Let's just say I was more anxious than I was when we were going to find out the sex. I don't know why? I guess because I was so nervous about finding out if I was progressing at all and because my parents had driven all the way from Troy for the ultrasound.  It was a pretty normal quick visit. My weight and blood pressure looked good. I'm measuring 37-38 cm which is right on time and the heart rate fluctuated in the 120-130s.  

Then it came time for the moment of disappointment truth....

I was zero % effaced.

And I was dilated to a whopping zero.

Good for baby boy. Sad for mom. I guess Knox is right comfy where he is. The good news is my mom said she did the same thing with my two brothers and me. She said she never thinned or dilated early, but still had us on or maybe a day after our due date. I guess she just did all the thinning and dilating at once. And I suppose all this 0% stuff is not all bad since it's there to protect the baby from infection and stuff. I'm not going to lie though, there was a moment of sheer disappointment.

Lastly, we did the ultrasound. Sadly, we didn't get any measurements either just piece of mind that he is in the right position for delivery at least for now.  I guess his weight is going to be a surprise when he gets here. I'm still thinking 8 something. My mom thinks he will be "small" like 7.5 lbs. Small?

Anyway, I guess we will see what has happened, if anything, next week at the 38 week appointment. 

Anyone want to make any guesses on what Knox's due date and weight will be? :)

Baby Showers

Knox is so blessed already and he isn't even here yet! Let me just say that we are so grateful for wonderful friends and family that have showered us with love and support over the last few weeks.  Here are a few pictures from our showers.

JANUARY 4TH

Our first shower was a small shower given on January, 4th by some of our close friends we either grew up with and went to college with at Auburn or met in college at Auburn. It was at a small place in Lineville called The Young House. Everything was decorated perfectly! And as always, it was so good to get to catch up with our little group of friends.

The boys
Jared, Matthew, Adam, Trip, Wesley, Adam R

The girls

We asked for books instead of cards. Adam particularly like this one because it said "Pookie" which may or may not be his most favorite K9 that will ever walk this earth

What was left of the preggos at our shower :)
Leigh, Ami, Me, Kathryn

The whole gang

JANUARY 26

Our next shower was also a small shower given on January, 26th by my family in Panama City, Florida. My aunt arranged it all. She is so good at that kind of stuff! It was decorated so cute! I wasn't expecting all of that since it was just supposed to be family. We decided to have the shower in Panama City because as you probably remember all of my family lives there except my immediate family. We thought it would be easier for Adam and me to go to them than for all of them to try to drive to Alabama for one of the showers here.

(L-R) My Grandmother (Mom's side), Mrs. Miller (my uncle's mother and like another grandmother to me), my other Grandmother (Dad's side), Kylie (my cousin's baby), and my Grandfather (Dad's side)

Mrs. Miller and my Grandmother again

Grandparents (Dad's side)

My mom gave us this precious little outfit that Adam absolutely NO to!
We shall see?

Jerica (cousin) and her baby Kylie and me

Us with my Aunt Dianne and Uncle Hayward

Kristen (another cousin)

Everyone! So glad we were able to include family far away!

FEBRUARY 2ND

And our last shower was given on February, 2nd by our church. It too was decorated so cute! They used Knox's room to theme the shower. The people of Clay County have always been so loving and supportive of Adam and me. Even though I'm not from here, they have always made me feel more welcome than I ever could have asked for.  From our wedding and now to our babies, the people of our church and community have blessed us more than we could ever tell them! And we are so thankful for that!

Mark (my nephew) and Rachel (sister-in-law)

Wow! Look at all that! Knox is so blessed!
BEFORE

AFTER

Of course this was one of our favorite outfits :)

(L-R) My mom, Adam's mom, Adam's grandmother (Dad's side), Me, Adam's grandmother (Mom's side)

Me and our Moms

(L-R) Rachel (sister-in-law), Mom, Me, Abigail (sister-in-law)

Knox is more than prepared for his grand entrance because of all the thoughtful people that had a part in each and every one of our showers! Like I said before, we couldn't say enough how much appreciate everything!

Maternity Pictures

Let's just say I was on the fence about even having maternity pictures taken, but I'm really glad I did now. I was very pleased with how they turned out and think I will look back in long run and be glad I had them made. They were taken by Jennie Young with Jennifer Young Photography out of Auburn. She is also going to take Knox's newborn pictures. Here are a few she posted to Facebook as a preview. 

To see them all, click HERE and the password is hmat14.  Hope you enjoy!

4D Ultrasound

We were so excited for New Years this year because that meant we were hopefully going to get to see Knox's little face! Thankfully, he was cooperative and we got some good pics! I was 29 weeks pregnant. Without further ado...

Knox Christopher

Love this one. Looks like he's smiling. :)

Look at that long foot. That is his Daddy's foot!

We are so blessed by Knox already! I can't wait to see this sweet face in person in about 3 short weeks!