Jackson Leon Crowder

So the last couple of weeks there hasn't been much going on. We are settling in the house still and working on it. Justin's birthday was Monday, the 28th, so Happy Birthday again Justin! We got to go out to eat with his mom and his brother. It's not very often that happens anymore. I remember when I first met Justin the 3 of them used to go out to eat every single night and I was always like that's so cool! hahaha. Anyway, we did finally agree on the baby's name and it will be Jackson Leon Crowder. No more Cletus yay! I wanted the baby to have Justin's initials without being a Jr. and I have always love the name Jackson. Thank you Steel Magnolias! lol. My last Dr.'s appt. was last Tuesday. I actually had 2 and they both went great. One was for the Down Syndrome and they measured the baby's heart and almost every part of his body and they said that everything looked fine so I do not have to go back to that Dr. As of last week Jackson weighed 1 pound and 9 ounces. The nurse couldn't get a measurement for how long he was because he was folded in half. His feet were touching the top of his head. He already looks just like Justin. My second appt. was with my regular Dr. and I had to take my glucose test. It wasn't bad at all and I passed, yay! So, things are going good right now Hallelujah! My next appt. is when I have to get my shot for my blood type being O negative. Another bump in the road but it could be so much worse! That's all for this week I think.

How far along? 25 weeks

Maternity clothes? I definitely need more!

Best moment this week? Going to Outback for Justin's birthday and getting some much needed good steak!! hahaha

Food craving? Nothing in particular but I'm trying to diet a little bit

Baby's gender? Still a boy and looks like his daddy already!

Labor signs? Definitely not!

What I miss: Getting comfortable and being able to have normal dreams!

What I'm looking forward to: Holding my baby :)

Daddy's Thoughts: Stressing about getting everything ready in time for the baby.

Mommy's Thoughts: Stressing too but I just have to remember that it will all be worth it when he gets here.

23 Weeks

Okay I know I have been slacking the past couple of weeks but so much has been going on and it's impossible to get to my computer. Justin and I are now officially moved into our new- well new to us home. It still needs ALOT of work but alot has gotten done on it. Justin and his dad and my best friends boyfriend, Luis, have put alot of time and energy into the house and Justin and I are really so grateful to have such caring people around us. So thanks again everyone who has helped or just come over to say hey! hahaha. Our next project is to get started on the baby's room. We still have not come up with a name so that's why his name is still baby. Right now we are still tryiing to settle in the house and I am starting to get things together for the baby shower. It seemed to take forever to get here and now all of a sudden the days are just flying by. I can't believe we are actually going to have a kid in a few months. Whoa!

How far along? 23 weeks

Maternity clothes? I definitely need more!

Best moment this week? Getting things moved and feeling the baby kick on the outside of my stomach :)

Food craving? Bagel bites. I want bagel bites all day everyday!

Baby's gender? Still a boy

Labor signs? Definitely not!

What I miss: Just being able to move around easier and not getting so tired so quickly

What I'm looking forward to: Getting the baby shower preparations done and getting the baby's room done.

Daddy's Thoughts: I think Justin is just excited to have a mini him. As if we need another Justin! hahaha.

Mommy's Thoughts: I have so many mixed emotions. I'm excited one minute, scared the next minute, and stressed the next minute. Gotta love them hormones!! :)