7 days

My precious Aiden,

I cannot believe in 7 short days we will be able to finally see your handsome little face! I know I say this all the time but I truly am amazed at how quickly the last 9 months have gone by. Feels like only a few months ago we were telling people we were expecting your arrival! 

Last night your dad and I went to the KU vs Texas basketball game in Lawrence. I was a little nervous that you would decide to come out while we were at Allen Fieldhouse but luckily you didn't. It sure did make your dad happy to be there for a Big 12 game and senior night-KU basketball is one of the things your dad is the most passionate about. We already have some Jayhawk outfits for you to wear and I just know you will look so cute :)

I am spending the next few days keeping the house clean, getting ahead on homework and catching up on sleep before you arrive. Your dad is going to be studying extremely hard since he has tests this week. So if you could now that we are so close, let's just wait till Saturday or Sunday to be born okay? 

I love you so much and can barely wait to meet you!

xoxo-Mom

Coming to an end

We are almost at the 37 week mark for this pregnancy...crazy right?! This past wednesday we had a doctor's appointment and sonogram. Everything looked great! Aiden is measuring two weeks ahead like he has this whole pregnancy.

Measurements:
- Femur bone: 39 weeks and 6 days
- Head: 39 weeks and 6 days
- Stomach: 37 weeks and 6 days
- Weight: 7lb 12 oz [give or take a lb]

I cannot believe how fast time has flown this year. In just 2 short weeks {or less} we will be holding our precious little boy. It seems so unreal to me. My whole life all I ever really wanted to do was be a mommy. My favorite game to play, well into early teens, was house with my dolls. Everyone tells me that there is no greater gift than a child and I can say without having met ours yet that I definitely agree.

I am awaiting every day...hoping and praying it is the day we get to meet Aiden John.

Showers

This past weekend we were so incredibly blessed by 2 wonderful baby showers! The first one was hosted by my sister-in-law, mother-in-law and a family friend at the church Matt grew up attending. We were overwhelmed with love, support and wonderful gifts for our sweet baby boy.

Here is a picture of one of the adorable tables at our shower!

Sunday afternoon we had a shower at my home church-and the church we will be attending when we move to Wichita in May. It was encouraging to know there are so many people out there praying for our son and for a safe delivery. [I'm actually starting to get a little nervous for labor and delivery now that it is less than 4 weeks away] This is the only picture I have on my camera from that shower.

Leroy family
(except my father-in-law)

We are getting so anxious to meet Aiden! Time has flown by...our induction date in 4 weeks from tomorrow. He could decide to enter the world at anytime really and boy am I ready. I have loved being pregnant for the most part but the last couple weeks have by far been the most unpleasant. I'm trying to  remember that all the aches and pains are worth delivering a healthy baby boy! Hopefully he'll make his appearance soon!

Grateful..

It has been a crazy couple of weeks; with trying to get everything lined up for your arrival. School has started again and adding it to the mix has proven a little difficult. We have spent a lot of time praying for Blake, Libby and baby Paxten recently. Paxten has gone through so much in her short life! It has been amazing to me to see the outpour of live and prayers from people city, state, nation and even world wide. Pax touched lives of people who never even met her. Pretty amazing how God works huh?
Sadly for us here on Earth, Paxten was taken to Heaven today. It is so bittersweet because my heart aches so much for Blake and Libby yet rejoices that Pax is pain-free now. It has brought up a lot of feelings I didn't expect to feel yet-fear that we will lose you before we are ready. But I have found comfort in knowing that God knows all. His plan is ultimately the best plan and I have full faith in that. My prayer is that your dad and I will treasure every moment with you and raise you to be a Godly man.
I already love you more than I could ever imagine.
xoxo-Mom

Time

Good morning baby Aiden,

I can't believe you will be here in 7 weeks or less! It seems like it was only a few months ago that we just found out about you. As that time draws near I am getting more and more anxious to meet you--to see what you look like, to hear your cry, and just to know you.

In reading about Blake and Libby...their struggles with their sweet baby girl having Leukemia, it breaks my heart. I cannot imagine going through that and knowing your precious angel might not live. I pray that you are a healthy baby boy and that if you aren't and God has other plans for you; that I accept that and let Him be in control.

I love you with every fiber of my being for you are the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside.

xoxo-Mom

Bundle of Motion

Hi Aiden,

Your dad and I got to experience something very amazing a few nights ago. I went to the doctor on Thursday for a check up, everything was great. You are still growing pretty quickly and measuring about 5 days a head. I had some concerns because I didn't think I had felt you kicking yet. Dr Wittek (who is such a great doctor by the way) said I probably just hadn't noticed you moving and recommended I spend some quiet time each day focusing on you moving. Well that night I went to bed and tried to focus on feeling you move...and I did. You kicked, or punched, and it felt like there was a fish in my stomach. I placed my hand where I had felt it and you kicked again! I could feel it on the outside of my stomach! You must have my soccer genes :) Anyway I got very excited and went to get your dad so he could feel it too. His face lit up when he felt you. Now he asked multiple times a day if you are kicking because he wants to feel you. You are already a wonderful child and I don't even know you yet. You are such a blessing to us and we are counting down the days until we see your handsome face.

All my love,
Mom

Appreciation

Hi Aiden,

I just wanted to stop by and tell you how I'm feeling today. I carry you around with me everyday and feel your tiny little movements inside my tummy but today it has been a lot more real. I have butterflies because of how excited I am for you to come into our lives.Your Daddy and I are so incredibly blessed to have you...and we haven't even met you yet. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for our family and for you. I just know you are going to grow into an amazing man just like your Dad, grandpa's and great grandpa's. And I already love you more than words can even express. You are a combination of the love your Dad and I have for each other.

I love you my sweet baby.
Mommy