35 week update.....

Well, of course, I have been pretty bad about updating our blog! With Christmas and everything else going on this time of year, it has been hard for me to find time to write! Speaking of, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!!

All that said, I am now almost 35 weeks, leaving us only 5 weeks until Chapman's arrival. We are getting so excited and of course a little anxious too! I went to the doctor last Tuesday (Dec. 23rd) and Dr. Garrard said that everything was measuring right on Chapman's due date. He said, "You seem like you know exactly what you are doing!" I assured him that I have NO CLUE what I am doing, but I am so blessed to have Chapman growing and developing right on schedule! I have started to feel a little more pregnant (which I cannot complain about at all, since I have had such an easy pregnancy) and lots of sleep has again become a MUST! Chapman is also moving around a lot more and I am having some Braxton Hicks contractions. I have been having the contractions for about two weeks, but they are definitely happening more often the longer I progress. Usually, I will have one or two a day now. Dr. Garrard said as long as they are not within 10 minutes of each other, I am perfectly fine!

My plan is to work up until the day Chapman arrives. January is going to be very interesting with tax season beginning and hours of work needing to be added to a normal day, but I think I can do it! My wonderful firm will allow me to work at home as needed, so my schedule might be a little crazy (coming home early to take a nap and then get back to work, etc.), but it will be worth getting everything I can done before I take off for maternity leave!

My next doctor's appointment is on Monday, January 5th. From then on, I will go to the doctor every week!

Jason and I can't wait to meet Chapman and we appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. We have been blessed with a wonderful pregnancy and hopefully delivery will be just as good!

LOOK AT ALL MY PRESENTS.......

Chapman's first baby shower was today, December 5th, at the CPA firm where I work, Aldridge, Borden & Company. Of course, the individuals completely outdid themselves as usual. Jason and I are overwhelmed at the generosity of the people at my firm. Not only did we receive a TON of our large gift items, we also got everything from clothes and hooded towels to bath toys and a Bebe Pod. We cannot thank my firm enough for all they have done for Jason, Chapman, and me. Look at all the items we were given at our shower: Pack n' Play, Baby Einstein Jumper, Cradle In Comfort (or as Jason likes to call it, Chapman's recliner), Activity mat, Boppy, Frog bath toy scoop, Bebe Pod, Diaper Genie, Gund Teddy Bear that tells 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (that was from Mama and Daddy, or I guess that would be Grandmama and Granddaddy, and is actually for next year), Monogrammed onesies and two outfits, a Feltman Brother's bubble, a frog hooded towel, and a Target gift card. As I list these items, I again realize how wonderful the people are at Aldridge, Borden & Company. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful place to work and such generous people to be surrounded by. Enjoy the pictures below. Chapman is SO excited about all his new toys and clothes!!!!!!!

Daddy and Mama at the Aldridge, Borden & Company shower!!!

Presents at the AB&Co. shower!!!

Chapman's presents in his room!

He is going to have so much fun playing with all his new toys!!!