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36 Weeks & Baby Shower

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**IF YOU DIDN'T SEE THE PICTURES/TOUR OF PARKER'S ROOM, THEY ARE IN THE POST BELOW THIS ONE** Moving on... I am : 36 weeks pregnant Size of Baby : Crenshaw Melon (I had to look up a picture of this - I had never heard of it before) ~ about 6 pounds and 18.5" long. We have a Dr. appointment and sonogram tomorrow so we will know Parker's exact size - can't wait! Total Weight Gained : 18 pounds Maternity Clothes : I am wearing maternity leggings and a maternity sweater in this picture. Gender : It's a BOY! Name: Parker Holt Movement : I feel lots of movement throughout the day and night ~ he's active, but has his times of rest too. I am able to look down at my stomach and see it moving and things protruding out from time to time. He's not really doing somersaults anymore since his room his limited, but whatever position he's in, he's definitely moving his limbs around. Sleep : Overall, I am sleeping fairly good/okay. I still have my good nights an

Welcome to Parker's Room

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"For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted what I asked of Him" ~ 1 Samuel 1:27 . As most of you know, John and I prayed for a child for a long time. It wasn't an easy journey, but one we walked together with the Lord by our side. In His perfect time, he blessed us with a child and taught us a lot along the way. I say this because I was starting to lose hope that we would ever have a child's room to paint, decorate and prepare. But here we are, just a couple of weeks away from meeting our son and his room is ready and waiting for him. We might make a few changes and add a couple of things here and there, but these will pictures will give you a good idea of Parker's room. We are having a baby shower this Sunday afternoon so there will be a few additions after that. Let's begin the tour ~ for your safety, please keep hands and feet inside your car and here we go... This is the hallway that leads to Parker's room. His room used to be the guest room (y