It's been 12 weeks!

I cannot believe how time flies. Jackson is growing so fast and is now starting to coo and smile up a storm! It's the cutest. I could just stare at him all day.

Originally, I had planned on doing a sort of video workout/food diary for our glutenfreedaily.com website. Unfortunately, I was instructed by my doctor not to work out until now (12 weeks postpardum) & we're finding we have a new problem...getting to the gym. My husband and I have to go in shifts and because he's working constantly, there's not much time for that. So, for now, I'm lucky if I get to the gym a couple times a week. Today was one of those days though and I got my butt kicked. I took a step class and after being out of the gym for 12 weeks, I'm absolutely beat! Anyway, I'm sure I'll feel like a rockstar tomorrow!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. I love this time of year! The holidays will bring a whole new meaning having a little one around : ) I love that he takes such delight in the little things. It truly makes you appreciate life in a whole new way!

Jackson is 4 weeks old!

I can't believe how fast it's gone. My lil man is already 4 weeks old and he's almost doubled his weight! I have barely slept at all in these 4 weeks but I wouldn't change it for anything : ) Being a mom to my beautiful son is the most amazing feeling. Every movement, every gesture, every grunt is the most precious thing I've ever seen!!

Everyone tells me how fast they grow so, I'm thoroughly enjoying every waking moment (no matter how tired I am!)

I feel so truly blessed because on the 27th, my husband and I will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary! We would've never thought that on our 2 year anniversary we would have a baby.

Life has never been richer!

He has arrived!!

Jackson Everett was born August 25, 2010 at 9:52 a.m.

He was 6 lbs 6 oz, 19 inches long.

My husband John & I are having an absolute blast with him. He's quite a character even at 2 weeks old. He makes so many silly faces, is very expressive with his hands and is constantly grunting. It's hilarious!

Counting down the days left in my pregnancy!
Haven't quite figured out all the details but, when the Dr. says it's ok to start working out again, I'm gonna do a Post Baby regimen on GlutenFreedailyblog.com. I'll record all the details of my food intake and workouts. Hopefully, it won't be long til I'm back to my old self again!!
I can't wait. Cleaning house is quite a task when you can hardly bend over. Actually...everything is a task nowadays!! Walking, working out....I finally stopped doing Step at 8 1/2 months. It was getting pretty difficult.
It'll all be worth it when little Jackson arrives!
I'll keep you posted friends : )

5 more weeks to go!

I can't believe I'm so close to meeting my little man. I'm slowly starting to pack my hospital bag and figure out what his first outfit will be. So exciting!!
Today we learned that he is turned completely sideways, considered breech. Hope he flips around soon! I heard that I can try doing somersaults in the pool to try and turn him. If you need me...I'll be at the pool! ; )

Jackson Letters

Here's how it turned out....

John wants to turn the "A" into an Angels theme, but once that's done, it'll go over his crib.

It's so fun preparing for baby!!

8 more weeks to go!!!

I can't believe it! In just 8 short weeks, my life will be changed forever....for the better!
My husband, John and I are enjoying our last moments of peace, quiet and sleeping in. Soon, we'll be lucky if we get any sleep at all.
We've been working on our nursery (very slowly). We have a crib, but no mattress or bedding. And we have a glider and yesterday just got a bassinet. We're getting there! We're having our Baby showers at the end of the month so after that, it's go time!
People have given us the cutest outfits and I love to go in his room and look at them. So little! This week, the project is the letters for his room. I had to go all over town to get all the letters for Jackson. Hopefully, we're feeling crafty when we start them. They're 9" white letters that we're putting scrapbooking paper on top of. I'll post pictures when we finish...if they look good. If they don't, then my husband did it. Just kidding! He's actually way better at this stuff than I am. He's very patient and I just like to get things done. So, we'll see how that goes : )