37 Weeks

August 20

1. This weekend, we had our friends from college (Kyle and J-Murph) stay with us. We went to the beach on Saturday and had a great time with them and Justin, Bayleigh, and Anniston. We somehow did not take any pictures though... Haha! 

2. Saturday morning, Blake's great grandfather Pop passed away. He was 96 years old. We had the funeral on Monday in Wetumpka. It was a really sweet service that helped everyone remember some great times with Pop. Blake gets his farming heritage from Pop so it is neat that Blake can carry on that part of the family legacy. 

3. I had a good check up this week. Not dilated at all and Sullivan is still high. I am praying he will change that soon!

4. I have gained a total of 21 lb so far now. Only 3 more weeks so it looks like my weight gain will be similar to my first pregnancy (26 lb total). 

5. Sullivan must really like 3:30 AM. I seem to always wake up around then so it will be interesting to see if he wakes up then after he is born. 

6. He gets the hiccups soooo much! Usually at least 2 times a day, sometimes it is 4 times in a day. It's so fun to feel my belly jump with each hiccup. 

7. My belly has become Caroline's favorite arm rest. ;)

8. I had a fun sushi night with some girls this week. It was nice to have an evening out just to relax with friends. I know those will be harder to come by with a newborn soon so I really enjoyed it and so appreciate Blake having a night with Caroline. 

9. This week was a big step for Caroline... She is a Puggle in AWANA at church on Wednesday night! Such a big girl!! ((This makes me so excited to have a baby again and get to enjoy another little one grow!))

10. I am looking forward to Caroline staying with Janny and Colonel on Friday night! Blake and I will get to have a date night and get to sleep in... Yay! :)

36 Weeks

August 13

1. On Friday, August 8, Blake and I celebrated FIVE years of marriage! I can't believe it has been that long! We celebrated back in May when we took a trip to Seagrove. 

2. Blake brought me some beautiful flowers for our anniversary that he picked and arranged himself! I am so impressed! Now he wants to start a flower growing and arranging business. 

3. I made matching "big sis" and "lil bro" outfits for the kiddos this week! The final things are starting to come together now!

4. Blake's parents and sister Elizabeth came in town and stayed with us this weekend. It was so fun to hang out with them and have them here with just Caroline before baby brother comes along. 

5. When Blake's parents came on Friday night, they brought Baskin Robbins ice cream... Blake's favorite (peanut butter chocolate) and my favorite (pralines and cream). Yummy!! It was a great late night snack! :)

6. We went to the beach on Saturday afternoon so I had to take a belly pic... Lookin' big and ready! Haha!

7. I have been sleeping a little better this week. Caroline has gotten into a better sleep schedule which definitely helps me sleep more soundly. 

8. How could I forget to mention.... SULLIVAN FLIPPED!! He is now head down so I am praying he stays there now. At my appointment, I have gained a total of 18 lb so far. I was checked for the first time this week too. I'm not dilated yet, but my doctor said he thought he was head down. I kept saying "are you SURE?!?" So he did a quick ultrasound just to see that he is head down. Yay!! :)

9. I've been feeling some contractions but nothing regular or really painful yet. 

10. Sullivan is still really high and loves kicking me in my ribs. Caroline was always curled up so much and she always kicked me on my side so this is a much different feeling. He also sticks his bottom out and pushes it into my ribs... Not the most comfortable feeling. Haha!

35 Weeks

August 6

1. I have been doing lots of tricks to try to get Sullivan to flip... Laying with my hips up on pillows, putting cold behind his head and warm where I want him to flip, swimming, doing handstands in the pool. 

2. I have been praying that God will put him exactly where he needs him to be to have a safe and healthy delivery and baby boy (and mommy)! If that means he is breech and I have a c-section, I am fine with that. I know God knows best so I am trusting that. 

3. This weekend, I had a great baby shower put on by my wonderful friend, Rilee, with all the girls from Sunday School. We had such a great time! I feel so blessed by these ladies and how supportive and loving they are! Love my "village" of mommies!!

4. Between all the moms in the picture, we have 26 kids, 3 pregnant, and 1 adopting! Wow!! We fake the "be fruitful and multiply" Scripture literally. Haha!

5. Blake was out of town this weekend, and my parents came over for the shower. It was a fun weekend getting some things done at the house and getting ready for Sullivan. 

6. I have not been sleeping well recently. I can't get comfortable, have to make several bathroom trips, and just feel restless.

7. My sweet friend Kaitlin watched Caroline one morning this week. It was so nice to be able to get some things done around the house and just have some time to myself. I know that will come few and far between having 2 babies. I am soaking up the last few weeks that I have with just Caroline. 

8. I have been craving some firehouse subs and got one on Sunday. If was so yummy! 

9. I have my next appointment on Monday. I will be checked for the first time to see if I'm dilated. I have lots of questions for my doctor about the possibility of a c-section, external version, etc. if Sullivan is still breech. (Hoping he decides to turn before then!!)

10. I am looking forward to my in-law's and Blake's sister Elizabeth coming and visiting this weekend! It will be the last time I see them before Sullivan is born!

34 Weeks

July 30

1. Time is FLYING by!! Only 6 weeks untIl my due date. Only one more full month of being pregnant... Yay!

2. I had my check up on Monday and everything was good... Strong heartbeat, good blood pressure, gained 1 lb (17 lb total). Some not so great news is that baby boy is BREECH! My doctor was not worried at all and said he has time to move and not to worry. Easier said than done, doc. Haha! I am trusting that God has me and Sullivan exactly where he wants us though. If he is breech and I need to have a c-section, I know that God will keep us safe and that he could be protecting us from something going wrong with a normal delivery. I am praying he flips, but I am much more concerned about having a safe and healthy delivery and baby!

3. I can't believe I haven't gained more weight these past 2 weeks! 

4. We had a great family brunch shower on Saturday! My brother, sister-in-law, and their kids came all the way from Atlanta! It was so sweet of them to make the long hard trip for us! We are so loved!

5. The shower was Auburn themed. My family sure knows how to decorate for a party!! The diaper cake and jersey plate (says "Born to yell War Eagle") are now in Sullivan's nursery. 

6. While I was in Mobile, I got to enjoy some yummy Chicken Salad Chick! I miss living so close to the one in Auburn. It is definitely one of my favorite places!

7. My hips have been sore this week when I wake up in the morning. I'm just starting to get to the big uncomfortable stage of pregnancy where nothing feels good. 

8. I am so excited about adding a boy to the cousins on the Shore side. James will be a year old at the end of October, so they will be a little under a year apart. 

9. Caroline kept saying "happy birthday to Caroline" when we were opening gifts at the shower. Hopefully I can get her to say "happy BIRTH day to Sullivan" in just a few weeks! :)

10. Mom and I got to work on some things for Sullivan's nursery this week. I will post pictures of the nursery when it gets all done!

33 Weeks

July 23

1. I have an appointment next Monday. It should just be a normal check up so hoping for an uneventful appointment. 

2. This past weekend, Caroline and I were at the beach with my parents, aunt, uncle, and cousin. We had a great time in the pool, watching Frozen, and doing lots of relaxing! I can't believe this will be my last time at the beach with only one kiddo! 

3. Sullivan has been kicking lots recently! He still has a favorite place at the top of my stomach that I always feel a big kick. 

4. I have been sleeping surprisingly well the past few weeks. I am sure that will change in the last few weeks of pregnancy so I am enjoying it while it lasts!

5. I don't have any stretch marks yet so hoping that will stay away! I also don't have the dark line on my stomach like I did with Caroline... So interesting how each pregnancy is different!

6. I have been craving a Subway sandwich and got one this week... Yummy! 

7. I have gained less weight with Sullivan so far. It makes me wonder if he will be any smaller than Caroline. 

8. I went shopping at the outlet mall and got some cute things at Baby Gap! Can't wait to dress my little man in them!

9. Sadly, my finger is having that weird reaction so my rings are off this week. Under my rings, it gets really red and bumpy. Then it gets dry, peels, and then feels better!

10. I can't believe we are only 7 weeks away from Sullivan's due date! We are having a shower in Mobile this weekend... Woo hoo! :)