Post 6 of 6 35 Weeks and a doctor's appointment

35 weeks! I can't hardly believe I'm so close.

We saw the doc this week and he measured for the first time and estimated our little Blake is already 6lbs 6oz's. WOW! If this is true that would make her bigger than Cooper was when he was born. I still have 4-5 more weeks to go. I'm terrified of giving birth to a big baby. Cooper's birth was so easy, so smooth, I am just praying for this one to be also. I'm happy to hear she's healthy and fatty.
The doctor also mentioned that her tummy was chunky and she has a really good layer of fat built already.

I wonder when I will have her? Will I go to 39 weeks and be induced? Will I go into labor on my own?

I've gained about 35 lbs already. That seems like a lot to me.
There doesn't seem to be any activity yet, which is good since I'm only 35 weeks. However I would be ok with going into labor anytime after 37 weeks.
The doctor could see Blake practicing her breathing, she was breathing the amniotic fluid smoothly in and out. That's such a great sign that she's getting those lungs ready.

I go back in two weeks, my doc is out of town next week. So 37 weeks we will see what's going on and they will check to see if I'm dilated at all.

Please keep sweet Blakely and I in your prayers for a safe and healthy delivery.

Post 5 of 6 Cooper is 19 Months old

Cooper, Our little love!
You are 19 months old and time is flying by.

You are getting so smart, so big. I couldn't love you more. You truly are the most precious little gift to my life.

Some of your favorite things right now are...

Pushing the button to open the garage door

Turning on lights

Being given any praise, You are so proud of yourself and you say yay and clap for yourself when your told you did good.

You love cars, you call them go go's.

You speak constantly, you are saying all sorts of things, way to many to list.

You know so many peoples names and you are so friendly to anyone and everyone.

Your best friend is Cameron. You and Cam are inseparable. You have your own conversations and half is in jibberish, Its the most adorable thing ever! Your partners in crime.

You still weigh 22 lbs. Your getting taller though.

You love to eat breakfast bars, banana bread, banana's, Chick fil a chicken, french fries ( I know so healthy).

The list could go on for days. Your just so amazing and special Cooper.
You love mommy and daddy so much, your hugs are so cuddly and long and you show so much love to us.
You love your "Gogs" doggies. You scream "MAMA" when I walk out of the room because you can't see me anymore but your not attached to my hip, you are OK being dropped off at the babysitters or Nana's. You just enjoy being by mama's side, this makes me feel good.

Everything you drink is wa wa, (Water).

You are wearing 18 months shirts. 12 month pants and 6 month shorts. SKINNY BOY!

You love to dance and sing.
When we ask you to point to the baby you point at your own stomach. This cracks me up.

You are our pride and joy.

WE LOVE YOU SWEETIE!

Post 4 of 6 Our new niece Samantha!!!

On April 20th our sweet baby niece Samantha Rose was born. She is perfect and just beautiful. We could not be more excited to have her in our family.
Mom and baby are doing great.
Blakely and Samantha will be best of friends, we just know it.
Uncle Julian is so proud

Post 3 of 6 Bella Ray's birth

On April 14th my very close friend Shannon had her sweet baby girl Bella Ray.
We could not be more excited for Bella and her mom and dad. They struggled to get pregnant and were told they may only have one baby if any. After two rounds of IVF they got pregnant with this little princess.

Here she is!

post 2 of 6 Blakely's nursery

Here are the pictures of Blake's nursery finally.
We don't have her big tall bookshelf done so the wall that will have that and all her special books and stuff on it is not in the pics. But for the most part the room is down and here is what it looks like. Lots of things in her room we hand made because we are on more of a budget with this baby. I think it turned out pretty good for what we were working with money wise.
I hope our baby girl loves her room :)

post 1 of 6 My baby shower

Blakely's shower thrown by my four very good friends was just so perfect. They threw a small shower for us and we got so many wonderful sweet girl gifts.
We have amazing friends and family.
Here are some pictures of the decor and a few others we took that day.


Cake balls, they were delicious!


The lovely ladies who threw this beautiful shower for me...

Family pic
Some of our very best friends Shannon and Chris with us
Shannon and I, Shannon is 37 weeks and I'm 33 weeks.
My mom and I

quick post!

So much has been going on.
Last week I was talking to someone about my blog. Telling them what a great way it is for me to record special times or moments that Cooper says or does things. Then I realized as I said it that I'm horrible lately. Really the past 6 months. Cooper does so much and is saying some funny things and I always say I want to record it on my blog so I can make this into a book and have it forever. Yet I never remember or find the time to blog about it. :(

Well today I'm doing it. I'm recording two cute and funny things he did this past week.

I was reading him his night night book "Jesus loves me" (we have to read it every night or he just won't go to sleep). I decided on this night to add in a different book before I read Jesus loves me to him. So I picked a cute little book and started to read. I get halfway done with it. Cooper puts his hand out over the page and says "Mama, Done done"..... "Mama go bye bye" and points to his bedroom door.

Wow, ummmm ok, I guess I'm done reading to you then. Haha. He cracks me up.

Then the next morning he's sitting in his car seat getting strapped in and he hears our neighbors truck start. He can't see it because we are in our garage but he turns to me with big eyes and says as clear as day "I hear a gogo". He calls cars go-go's.
I was just so proud of him for even making a sentence and then to top it off it actually made sense. He's truly growing up. He talks all the time.

Lately his BuhBye has been the hit of the town. He says it so funny, I will no doubt get a video of this and share it.

The past week we finished some things in Blakes room and I had my friends and family baby shower. I will be doing a post on both this coming week.

On another not my best friend Shannon is having her baby this coming Thursday. I'm so excited and can't wait to meet her :)

I'll be back soon....