31 weeks

I can't believe I am already 31 weeks along!! It seems like just yesterday we were crossing our fingers waiting on that little line to show up....man time flies. Doc said everything looked good and we will go back in two weeks. He said that Martin is lying Transverse which means he is across my abdomen. Don't panic! This is ok. Especially because he is still moving all the time. I feel his head on the left side, then 45 minutes later it will be on the right. So, I am sure he will get into "position" before delivery time gets here. Besides, I can't stress myself out with one more thing that I have no control over. Right? Right! So, pray he moves his sweet little head down. I think he is enjoying being stretched out...I know I enjoy it! It is better than the little ball he was staying in for a week or so. Thanks for reading.

Memphis Shower

What an awesome shower thrown by awesome friends! Kara and Jennifer really are the best a girl could ask for. Martin got so many great things, and it was great to visit with old friends. It meant so much to me that so many people came. Isn't my belly getting big?? Now I can't wait for him to get here so we can play with all of his new things!

I really should have taken a picture of all of the gifts Martin got. He is one blessed little boy!!

Sneak Peek

Here are some of the best shots from the 4D ultrasound. It was amazing!!! He had his little hand in his face at first--but he moved it out of the way after about 5 minutes and was so cooperative! I loved getting see him. I can't wait to hold him.

We had an awesome shower on Saturday and we got lots of great things for Martin. I can't wait for him to get here so he can play with his new things! I got to see lots of friends and family and it was so special to have everyone there. I will post pictures from the shower soon. Oh....and big news.....we passed the gestational diabetes test. I failed the 1 hour, so I had to sit and take the 3 hour glucose test on Friday, but we passed with flying colors--thank goodness!!!!

Benton House

Well, it is going to be a big week for the Benton House. We have our 4-D ultrasound on Saturday and will get to see Martin one more time. And, then Saturday afternoon we have our very first shower!! I can't wait to have a great weekend. We have family coming in from out of town, and some great friends coming to the shower (even one from out of state)!

I wanted to post some pictures of some new things Martin has gotten in the last few weeks. People have sent us some of the sweetest most thoughtful presents.

Bryan's Aunt Karen, so Martin's Great Aunt Karen made him the most adorable baby quilt. I absolutely love it and can't wait to use it. She ordered fabric from the Javis Davis website (where we got our bedding) and got busy on the quilt. She also made a little bag which will be great for going to church! It is so so so special. I kind of tear up just thinking about it--doesn't take much to make me cry!!! Stay tuned for more updates including pictures from the 4D ultrasound. Have a great week.

3rd Trimester

I cannot believe I am already in my 3rd trimester. Time really does fly. I can remember going to the doctor at 8 weeks and thinking that 28 weeks seemed forever away. Well, here it is! Where does the time go? I am sure all the veteran moms out there are thinking, "wait til you have the kid, then it really will fly by". Things have been great in the Benton household. We got to go to Oneonta to visit my family for the 4th of July holiday weekend, and it was great. We played in the lake most of the weekend--which makes me miss being close to water! It was so nice to be with my family, I feel like I don't get to see them much, so I really treasure the time I get to spend with them. Then, on Monday I had another special treat. My mom's aunt Eloise and her two cousins Honey and Beth, and Honey's son Lyle's girlfriend Alex came to see me. They took the official tour of the Benton house, and then we went to eat lunch. It was so nice to see them too. What a great family filled weekend!!

This weekend I am headed to a bridal shower for Carley in Columbus, should be fun to see more family (Bryan's). And, next weekend....drum roll please.....we are having our first baby shower!! My great friend Kara and my awesome cousin Jennifer are throwing me a shower here in Memphis. I can't wait to see everyone and catch up, and get great things for Martin. Hope everyone is doing great!