Aidan Is Growing

We are in weekly md visit mode. As of Friday, I had not progressed any further from the week previous. I did ask my doctor if she could tell how much he weighs..... and she laughed. You know, it's never a good sign when your doctor laughs at your questions. She said she was sorry to tell me, but Aidan is solid and taking up all his space. She said to prepare for him weighing at least 8 pounds at term, probably more. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting to hear. But after a minute, I accepted what she had said and realized that 8 pounds is still so tiny. We'll go back to the doctor on Friday to see how things have progressed over this week. 

This past weekend we had a couple's shower with friends at work. We got lots of diapers, which I know will come in handy soon! Everyone has been so wonderful and generous. We're all ready for Aidan!

Progress Update

We had our first progress appointment. Mommy and Baby are doing fantastic. We are 1 cm and 70% effaced. I know I could stay at the same place for weeks, but getting the news that Aidan is in position and starting to progress makes this all seem oh so real and fast approaching. We are very excited! Today our plans are to wash, put away, rest and run some errands in order to check some items off of our list. All this after Brandon treats Aidan and I to a wonderful smelling pancake breakfast-- he's the best!  

Aidan's daddy has been hard at work. He made a beautiful bookcase for his little one. 

Now Aidan has his own little reading station. Auntie Ashley couldn't be prouder. 

Bethany update: 

Bethany and Baby are doing great at 24 weeks. Cousin Will is currently measuring right on target for his July 25 arrival date. Bethany and Ken have started working on the nursery and it is turning out so very sweet.