9 Weeks to Go!!!

It's hard to believe that in 9 short weeks, Colton will be here!! Chris and I are getting more and more excited each and every day!!

Thanks to my dad and Chris, Colton's room is painted and should be finished within the next few weeks. (I'll post some pictures on here in a few days.) They both did a great job and it looks so cute!!

I'm heading back to the doctor next Thursday for another checkup. Dr. Myers said last time that everything is looking great and that Colton is still right on schedule and should be arriving close to his due date of May 2nd. We are anticipating his arrival and can't wait for these last few weeks to be over with.

Thanks again for all the prayers and support. We love you all!

29 Weeks and Counting

I’m 29 weeks pregnant today! The time has flown by and it’s hard to believe that in 11 short weeks, Colton will be arriving. Over the past few days he’s been getting more and more active! If he is anything like he is now, let’s just say that we’re going to have a very active little boy! The other night, Millie was laying on my stomach and Colton started moving around and kicking. Millie just sat up and looked at me, not understanding at all what was happening in my belly. It was so funny!! Let’s just hope that when Colton gets home, that Millie will adjust to not being the baby of the family anymore. We’ve spoiled her since the first day we got her and she literally thinks that she is the queen of our house.

Chris and I, with the help from my parents, are going to finally start working on Colton’s nursery this weekend. (I’ll be sure to take some pictures to post on here when we are finished.) We finally decided on a print that’s light blue and green with elephants on it. It’s super cute!!

As we get closer and closer to Colton’s arrival, Chris and I feel more and more blessed that God chose us to be Colton’s parents. Words can not express how excited and how thankful we are that God blessed us with this baby. We’re looking forward to the next few weeks and also in sharing with all of our family and friends the birth of our son.

Baby Boy Whitaker Update (2/8/08)

I am finally entering into my 3rd trimester! Only 12 weeks until baby boy Whitaker arrives!!!

Chris and I have finally decided on a name for our little boy, Robert Colton (we’re going to call him Colton)!! He will be named after his grandfather and great grandfather and we think it’s a perfect name for our little one!

I went to the doctor yesterday and everything is looking great. Colton has a strong heartbeat and is moving around all the time now. I laugh and laugh when I see my belly move, from all of his kicks and somersaults. Chris can really get him going at night when he talks to him, it’s precious! He’s most active during the night after dinner while I’m lying on the couch, but over the past few weeks he’s getting more and more active during the day as well. He’s growing more and more each and everyday and it’s amazing how in just one day my belly can blossom!! I dreaded getting on that scale yesterday at the doctors (haha) but Chris informed me that it’s all baby weight. Let’s just say that over the past week that it looks like my belly has doubled! My weekly baby update told me this morning that Colton’s eyesight is maturing and that he can see light through the womb and that he may even turn towards a light now. He should also be about 2.5 lbs and 15 inches long. We’re heading back to the doctor in 2 weeks for another checkup, so be on the lookout for another update on Colton.

Have a wonderful weekend!! Thanks again for all the prayers. Chris and I are so lucky to have each and every one of you in our lives.