So many presents!!!!!

From Amber Thomas- items we will definately use!

From Chris Pence- I love things with Chloe's name on it!!!!! Chris made this!


From Becca Looney- such cute outfits!
From Auntie Molly Hallaron- love the dress!

Chloe's HUGE diaper cake!!! It is beautiful! Made by Donna Flatt and Martha Jackson...I don't know that I will be able to take it apart it is so cute!

From Grandma and Grandpa Stephenson- grandma flew in from Florida for Chloe's shower!

From Great Aunt Joyce- Aunt Joyce loves cows- notice the cow onsie and made Chloe a taggie blanket

From Great Grandma Carter- a photo album for cute pics of Chloe to go in!!!

Socks from Gigi and Poppa Crowley- Love the ones that look like shoes

From Gigi and Poppa Crowley- the blanket under the books was Matt's when he was a baby

More books from Gigi and Poppa Crowley- her bible is engraved with her name

From Aunt Jill- the book was signed by the author and aunt Jill's favorite book

More from Aunt Jill- the 'Daddy's angel' onsie has wings on the back!

From Nanny- these things are things we will save forever- it is very special that Chloe will get to meet her Nanny!
From Robyn Willis- LOVE the giraffe!

From Nancy Rawlings- who doesn't need a baby leash!!!! This book is very cute! I have already read it to Chloe (The Rawlings house was my second home when I was in middle and high school)

Wow- THREE play gyms!!!!! One from Nancy Rawlings, the other from Donna Flatt and a third from Jackie Shute and Tammy Sykes! Thanks so much!

From Donna Flatt- "My prince did come, his name is daddy"- so sweet!

One book from each cousin- Noah, Matthew, and Josh

From Heather, Richard, and Taylor Rawlings- Chloe's 2nd gift from them... so sweet!!!!

From Allison Royalty- one of my nursing school girls- Chloe will have fun at bathtime!

From Carol Ann Pilote- another one of my nursing school girls- this is one of my all time favorite books!

From Rachel and Aaron Ward- Rachel just moved to Arkansas and could not come, but shipped Chloe these things- so nice! I miss you Rachel! She was my night preceptor at work.

From Brenda Welch- notice the cute initials on the overalls!

From Willa and Hannah Ollis- LOVE the monkey bib- we are adding monkeys to Chloe's nursery

From Vicki Coffee- I honestly don't know much about the Bumbo, but it was a must have item according to other mommies!

From Andy and Sandra Agee- this cat looks like our cat McKenzie, so surely to be one of Chloe's favorite toys

From Martha Jackson- Chloe will enjoy these toys!!!

Martha also got Chloe a changing pad!

From Linda Janca- such cute things!!!

From Margie Dice- Chloe will be styling early!

From Anita McMahon- I LOVE this owl- it jitters when you pull it- so cute!

From Jeanie Jenkins- cute little outfit! Sorry this picture is sideways

From Ms. Eleanor Vincent- a girl has got to eat!

From Maryetta Murphy- Matt says I will take this mirror from Chloe- she has to learn to share some way, right!?!?

From Fran Tanner- this lamb lovie is so soft!

From Sandra Pigue and Aunt Naomi- the blanket that I used as my background in all of the pictures is also from them... they either made her blankets or had them made

Precious outfit from Janice Davis- we will have to get pictures made of Chloe in this sweet dress

From Brenda Clemmer- I had a blue elephant when I was a baby, so I registered Chloe for a pink elephant lovey!

From Kari Kernell- things for me!!!!
From Elaine Rust- a very sweet lady- we will have to hang this picture frame in our hall

Books from the hostesses of the shower- they also got her a stroller!!!!!!!
From Erin Stevens- I am excited about the diaper bag sized items!

From Diane Ferrell- Matt is good friends with her son- the bible is so sweet and Chloe's first doll!

From Carol Akers and Lori Swain- Lori is one of aunt Jill's best friends- the car seat protectors will certainly be used!

I was shocked to see how many gifts little Chloe received at her showers. She certainly will not have to worry about being loved as everyone seems to love this little lady already. We are very thankful for everything everyone has gotten her. I went to a work shower on Friday, and Chloe and baby Lainey had the cutest and best tasting shower cake ever and lots of other great food! Then Saturday, we went to Mary Jo's house (my mother in law's friend's house) and there were TONS of people there! A couple of ladies made Chloe the CUTEST diaper cake and his sister and Judy made a baby carriage made out of fruit. I was so busy the whole shower that I personally didn't get a chance to take any pictures, so the only pictures I have are of her gifts. She got around 50 books as the invite said to sign books instead of cards, which was a great idea. The messages inside the books will be special to Chloe.

Looking Good:)

Today, baby Chloe was head down and a whopping 5 lbs. 4 ounces! My low lying placenta FINALLY is resolved as the placenta is now 3 cm from the cervix. It should be at least two and last time measured at 1 cm away. Basically, the significance of this is there isn't really a reason at the present time for a c section! Yay! Chloe was practicing breathing during the ultrasound (the tech told us this) and she opened her mouth twice! I only gained a pound since my last appointment two weeks ago, which will put me at a total weight gain of a whole lot! My midwife is happy with the weight gain though, so I am glad someone is. The extra weight makes work increasingly more difficult as it is hard to stand for long periods of time, which is definately something my job entails. The good news is that I only have to work five more weeks before my maternity leave begins (I am starting it at 38 weeks). The bad news is that I actually have to make it to this point and gain weight along the way... yikes! People at work have been great though and constantly ask if I am feeling okay and the other day one of the residents even log rolled a patient instead of having me do it. I tried to help a kid up the other day and the attending told me not to and had someone else- so they definately are looking out for the wellness of little Chloe. I am soooo tired all the time and fall asleep on the couch on a regular basis. Chloe is busy hiccuping and has the hiccups at least twice daily. I let a coworker, Mia, feel her doing it yesterday. We are looking forward to our baby shower at work tomorrow that is also for Crissy and her baby Lainey!

Baby Showers!!!

This week is an exciting week. On Wednesday, we are at 33 weeks! On Thursday, my mom is coming to town and we will get to see Baby Chloe again as I have another ultrasound! Lets hope she looks great and is growing like she should be. Friday is our first baby shower ever for Chloe at work! Then, Saturday, there will be a brunch baby shower for little Chloe given. I can't wait to see all the cute little girl things people have picked out for her!

9 1/2 weeks to go...

It is crazy to think Chloe will be here so soon. So much to do and so little time. She has gotten larger and usually does not kick, but pushes instead. It is a very odd sensation and I am really not sure which body part is pushing out, but it is definately some part of her. Occasionally she will push so far out that it is actually painful. She usually gets the hiccups at least once daily, which is a very odd sensation. I feel a little rhythmic vibration that lasts for a few minutes in my lower abdomen area. She reminds me often that she is inside me. We are so much closer to meeting her!

Definately pregnant... no doubt

So my mother has been asking for a pregnant picture as she lives near Miami, FL and has not had the opportunity to see me as I grow. I have neglected to take the weekly pictures of myself and Chloe growing and honestly didn't even take this one. This is a picture of me, Chloe, my friend Jennifer from nursing school and her baby Ryan. You certainly can't tell in this picture that she is a month more pregnant than me, but she is. She is due October 12. This was taken 8-29-09. So... here you go mom...I am 29 1/2 weeks pregnant and Jennifer is 33 weeks.

Gifts for Chloe!!!!!

This is an exciting time!!!! It is so much fun to see all the cute things people are finding for baby Chloe! See her cute presents!

9 month old Ralph Lauren outfit from the Pages! Thanks so much Aunt Kayla and Uncle Mark and cousins Luke and Jc for this cute little outfit! The Pages are my stepsister, her husband, and my sweet nephews!

Cute little layettes and booties and socks for little Ms. Chloe from Heather, Richard, and Taylor Rawlings!!!! Lets hope Ms. Chloe is as funny as little Taylor! I know Heather through a long time church friend (Robyn) and Heather's husband is Robyn's brother. Ms. Taylor is Robyn's niece and boy she is a hoot!





Adorable picture for Chloe's room! Can you believe Amanda made this? She did a great job! Thanks so much Amanda Scoggin! I work with Amanda at Vandy. I absolutely LOVE personalized things!

2 lbs. 4 oz.!

She is growing fast! Only 91 days left! I had an appointment yesterday and an ultrasound. They tried to get pictures of her in 4d, but she would not move her hand away from her face. I guess she is already shy. She measured an estimated weight of 2lbs. 4 oz. and her measurements were right at 27 weeks.

99 days to go!!!!!!!!!!

We are down to the double digits! Little Chloe Autumn (yes we agree on this name!) will be here in just 99 days if she comes on her due date. So much to do in those 99 days. Her room is still not ready- granted we have almost everything to put in there, but still plenty of cleaning to do as well as painting. Matt has went on an ebay frenzy and is selling things to make room for her. The countdown begins!