Perfect Little Baby

Martin is getting so big that I decided to share a belly picture or two with my readers. Lucky you, right?? Well, for those of you who have been asking...here they are. And, I am sure I will post some pictures when we get back from our vacation at the beach of the bathing suit bump!

We have set up Martin's crib and are just waiting for the bedding to come in to see what it looks like all together. Isn't it snazzy? We are still trying to decide what we are going to do about painting the nursery. I am thinking green, navy blue, and white stripes on one wall (maybe the wall with the changing table) and then possibly green on the opposite wall that has the big window. But, I have no idea what to do in the other places. I can't possibly paint that whole room navy blue or green....that would just be too much. Decisions....decisions...decisions.

Bryan's dad brought us a great present for Martin. He gave us the rocking chair that he had when he was a little boy. And, I feel certain Martin will love rocking in it when he is big enough! Until Martin comes along, his alligator from his cousin Jennifer and cousin Sara Foster will have to keep it company.

I can feel Martin all over the place now. One night last week I was in the bed telling Bryan how I hadn't felt Martin much all day and he must have been tired when Martin decided to show daddy just how active he could be. As we were in the bed with Bryan's hand on my belly--Martin proceeded to kick and punch away for a solid 10 minutes. Last night I think he was kicking my bladder. I don't know how possible that is, but it makes me feel like I have to go to the bathroom SO BAD! It is kind of funny, but I am hoping it doesn't happen again. We are headed to the beach in less than a week, and I cannot wait. I need the sand, sea, and sun....bad! Have a great week.

Anything and Everything

I title this blog post "Anything and Everything" because I really feel the need to blog, but don't really have anything in particular to blog about. I feel certain it will morph into another blog about Baby. But, that is all my life is consumed with these days...so who can blame me, right? I went to Jackson this past weekend to spend a few days with my cousin and her precious daughter. We had a great time! I got some baby stuff (of course) and ordered some more. We went on a hunt for the perfect chair for the nursery. I found one! I knew the chair I wanted, just had to decide on the "perfect" fabric. I left in the morning thinking I wanted a navy blue chair (the nursery is green, navy blue, and white).....and I ended up with an ivory cover that has a different texture paisley same color print on it. I love it and think it will look great!! I passed over the 2" x 2" fabric swatch because I didn't like it, however when we went in a shop in Madison and saw the fabric on a different chair I fell in love!! I can't wait for it to come in (4-6 weeks).

I also picked up the baby bed while I was in Jackson, and will get the dresser/changing table when I go back to pick up the chair. And, on Monday I ordered the Nursery Bedding set from Javis Davis that I posted on here a few weeks ago. The Javis Davis website says the bedding can take 5 days- 2 weeks. I hope it is closer to 5 days...haha!! And, we did our first round of registering at Babies R Us and will register tonight at Target too. Bryan was hilarious when we were registering. Everytime I turned my back he was scanning single jars of baby food (to entertain himself) and bibs that say "Chicks Dig Me". What a mess. Needless to say I had to delete some things when we got home. At least he went, right?? I will post pictures of the bed and bedding when we get it all set up and the chair when it comes in. And, for the record--we leave for the beach in 12 days!! I absolutely cannot wait to eat some yummy food, and have the sand between my toes......

Photo Shoot

More pictures of Baby Benton. Martin was very cooperative this time. And he even let us get lots of great pictures and measure and check things that needed to be checked!

Great Profile Shot

It's kind of tight in here.


Another profile shot from the other way....he is VERY active.

STRETCHED OUT...head on the bottom left, belly on the right, and legs stretched across the top

Sweet Little Feet

We got to see Martin again today, and that my friends will never get old. I have never looked forward to going to the doc like this....I don't even mind them taking blood when I go as long as I know I am having an ultrasound too. We have had a great few weeks. I got to spend the weekend with my mom for Mother's Day, and it was so nice! She is a great mother, and I hope that I grow up to be all of the parent for my kids that she is for us. And, we went to dinner last night with Bryan's family to celebrate Mother's Day with his mom too. It was very nice. And, of course I got the best Mother's Day present today. I got to see a happy-healthy baby! We counted 10 fingers and 10 toes. The Ultrasound Technician showed us that the placenta has moved up a little already, and they feel certain it will continue to move up as everything in there gets bigger to make room for Martin. We have four chambers in the heart, no cleft lip or palate, appropriate brain size--I told you guys he was taking my brains away. And, he weighs a whopping 12 ounces this week. Three weeks ago he was measuring 6 ounces, so this explains why I have all of a sudden developed a belly! And, I have officially gained 5 pounds. Which everyone assures me is great! I will be having an ultrasound next visit too (woo hoo!) because he didn't have any liquid in his bladder---if he goes as often as his mom, it's no surprise. I think that was his gift to me, because it means I get to see him again. They all reassured me that this wasn't cause for concern, and that he had liquid in his stomach which is a good sign, but he literally could have just gone to the bathroom. We got a great report from all parties! All in all a wonderful Monday afternoon. Bryan got me a fabulous porch swing for my front porch. I can't wait for him to paint it and hang it! Hope everyone has a great week.

Crib Bedding

OK- so I am really having a dilemma....this is the crib bedding that I am almost set on. What do you think?? Any suggestions appreciated. It is from www.javisdavis.com . Isn't it adorable??

Martin's new wardrobe

Martin's cradle and his new gear. Finally got a chance to post pictures.

Bryan's favorite outfit!

Martin's first Grove outfit

How cute!

My Dad Rocks!!

Who are you calling Crabby??

This was my grandfather's cradle when he was a baby. How neat is that??



Stay tuned next Monday for a photo shoot from Martin.(20 week appt. May 10)