Bumpdate:37 Weeks and considered Full Term!

Baby Girl is the size of a: Winter Melon

Stretch Marks: Nothing yet, Burt's Bee's Mama Bee is good stuff...or I'll get some the day before I go into labor.

Weight Gain: 25 pounds

The Bump: Is huge!

  

Cravings: Just hungry 

Sleep: Get up at least once a night. I'm not super uncomfortable, just her dead weight on my side hurts at times.

Movement: This girl doesn't stop! But it's so fun to just watch my belly roll and Kevin can tap in a few different spots and then she'll respond. Lots of fun family bonding :) Staring the other night I realized in just a few short weeks then instead of staring at my belly we'll be staring at her. It's crazy.

Mood: Lazy, plain lazy. 

Best Moment this Week: Started weekly Doctor visits and dilated to a 1, 40% effaced. That'll last a while I'm sure. She doesn't think I'll go early or late so 39-40 which is perfectly fine!

Looking forward to: Meeting her!

Symptoms: Braxton hicks here and there, back pain, started swelling a little but trying to stay hydrated.

My advice: For whatever reason I've been thinking lately..probably because of everything on Pinterest. Anyway. If someone was to ask for my advice on pregnancy then I have 3 simple things. #1 Be positive. #2 Stay Active. #3 Find a studio that offers Prenatal Yoga and Go! Very simple and I'm sure there's more, but those 3 things have been my life savers and honestly I attribute feeling so great to those 3 things.

High lights from the last few  weeks: 

We had maternity pictures taken by Kevin's cousin so pretty excited to see those!

My ward threw a shower and can I just tell you this ward is AMAZING! Women showed up with presents that didn't even know me. Since I'm in the Primary I don't get out much and the other half didn't even know I was pregnant. The women who brought food didn't just go to the store and grab something. They made amazing cakes, desserts, and so much more! Even if they couldn't make it they either brought food or a present. The kindness we have received from so many people is just astounding and such a huge blessing!

Finished the thank you cards for the 3 showers!

My work threw me a "surprise" shower/going away party yesterday. The surprise didn't really work, ha! A little hard to surprise the office manager but it was incredibly thoughtful of them. I'm looking forward to being at home with this little girl but I will miss some of these people I've had the opportunity of working with for almost 3 years.

Laundry is done, nursery basically done and organized, and diaper bag is packed! Just need to clean, do some freezer meals, install the car seat and get our bags packed. Then I think we'll be as ready as we can be!!

Oh life...

Life is all about baby, talking about baby, preparing for baby, stressing for baby. So...what else is going on in our lives??????

Kevin is going to be playing for a semi pro football team up here called Stealth. Practices have started and first game is on April 4th I think if anyone wants to come and watch with me! He's pretty excited to play again and should be fun.

Kev has also gone skiing a few times up at Alta with our friends. I have been told that I WILL be going this next season. Which is totally fine, I need to try it at least once right?

He's still enjoying the new job, they keep him busy and is learning a lot in the tech world. They seem to treat him pretty well with steak from Ruth's Chris, shooting .50 cals and more free food. We are definitely blessed with his job though!

Nothing exciting is going on in my life, I go to work, go to the gym, then try to find energy to cook and clean. Work is trying to find someone to hire to replace me in my position. I knew I didn't want to go back to work full time to my position but the option of going back part time in a different position is a possibility. I wanted to make sure they knew that in plenty of time so that they could hire and I could train someone. Hopefully, with whoever gets hired can take on my 3 years of random knowledge in just a few short weeks.

We're super boring! But hey! It's March and spring is almost here, granted we never had winter so it's felt like spring time for a while now. Thanks for stopping by and checking out our boring lives :)

SLC Baby Shower

Baby Shower #2 was a success! This little one and myself were definitely spoiled by Kim with some amazing eats, presents, family and friends! 

 Hand made bows for a little activity!

Bumpdate: 34 Weeks

Baby Girl is the size of a: Pineapple, 19-22 inches and 5lbs according to WTE

Stretch Marks: Nothing yet, so crossing my fingers!

Weight Gain: 20 pounds

The Bump: Likes to wiggle and shake it. 

  

Cravings: None

Sleep: Depends on the night but is getting a little harder

Movement: She seems to start rolling around at 6:30am, nothing while I get ready for work then is pretty constant throughout the day. Quiet in the evenings, lots of rolls while getting ready for bed then off to sleep again. I think I can handle this sleep schedule!

Mood: Had 1 hormonal moment this week but nothing too crazy. 

Best Moment this Week: Salt Lake Baby shower!

Looking forward to: Dr. appointment and Ward baby shower

Symptoms: Restless legs, a little more fatigue and I think some Braxton Hicks have made their appearance.

I can't believe how fast time is flying, or the scary fact that I COULD have her this month... Kevin is beyond ready to meet her but if she doesn't mind staying until April then I most definitely won't mind!

Bumpdate: 32 Weeks

Baby Girl is the size of a: Head of lettuce, 19 inches & 3.9lbs according to WTE

Stretch Marks: Nothing yet, but they'll probably show up a week before delivery with my luck.

Weight Gain: 16ish pounds

The Bump: Nobody questions if I'm pregnant or not. Saw a lot of family over the weekend and the common comment was "You sure look pregnant!"  :)

Anything make me sick or queasy: Nope

  

Cravings: Vanilla Coke

Sleep: Usually can sleep pretty well still. 

Movement: Grandma Williams FINALLY felt her kick this weekend. She's stretching from one side to the other so you can see some interesting shapes on me. She rolls a lot and some swift kicks to my ribs sometimes have me saying Ouch out loud.  

Mood: Normal

Best Moment this Week: Celebrating the amazing life,legacy and love of my Grandpa.

Looking forward to: Having tomorrow off! Have another appointment this week and officially start seeing the Dr. every other which is crazy!

Symptoms: Fatigue and heart burn still...a little restless leg syndrome and back aches but I'm not miserable.

 I always loved reading my pregnant friends surveys and being updated so if you're stalking me please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know that I may be leaving out. Thanks for stopping by and caring about our little family! 

Bumpdate: 30 Weeks

Baby Girl is the size of a: Butternut Squash 17 in. and 3.1 lbs according to WTE

Stretch Marks: Not yet, but she's stretching more so I am sure it's a matter of time.

The Bump: A little heavy on the right side :)

Anything make me sick or queasy: Negative

  

Cravings: None really for food, I'm starving all the time. Non food craving, I'm craving a good run and some hot yoga kid you not. 

Sleep: It's iffy depending on the night. 

Movement: Oh goodness this girl is a kicker, puncher, wiggler, stretcher, and a pusher. I think that means she's doing great!

Mood: Normal

Best Moment this Week: Lots! We set up the bassinet, crib, storage cubes, I figured out the car seat. Received a few nice comments at the gym as I was feeling very awkward looking. We spent time with family which is always great! We finally bought diapers so we can start stocking up... I'm tempted to go to Costco a few times a week now.

Worst Moment this Week: Nothing comes to mind.

Looking forward to: Dr. appointment on Tuesday then after this week start going every other until Baby Girl! Birthing class on Saturday, so maybe we'll feel slightly more prepared.

Symptoms: Fatigue and heart burn on the big ones.

 I always loved reading my pregnant friends surveys and being updated so if you're stalking me please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know that I may be leaving out. Thanks for stopping by and caring about our little family! We love you! Sorry no picture this week!

St. George Baby Shower

My dearest friend Chrissy (who is probably reading this at 2am, HI!!!) threw me a shower down in St. George for the family and friends that I still have down there.

OH MY GOSH!!! You guys! She is amazing!! The decorations were adorable, food was delicious, people that came were/are amazing. Gifts were beyond generous, for example I received two handmade quilts that are gorgeous! Once the nursery is set up I'll post pictures, at least of one my cousins made since it matches the colors and is soo gorgeous. Makes me really want to learn how to sew and use a sewing machine and be all crafty.

Here's a few pictures, but thanks to those who came and again to Chrissy, her lovely mom, Tyler, Tiffany and my mom for all of their help! So blessed to have her as a best friend in my life.

These girls in the picture below... yeah I used to babysit them. They are the cutest girls and I cannot believe how much they've grown up and how tall they've gotten! 

Bumpdate: 29 Weeks

29 Weeks!!!

Baby Girl is the size of a: Small Cabbage... their measurements are weird. She's about 3lbs and 17inches...probably smaller since she's always measured smaller at Ultra Sounds.

Total Weight Gain: 12 *insert wide eyes here*

Stretch Marks: None yet, they're hereditary so no matter how much Mama Bee's I put on I'm sure I will get them.

Maternity Clothes: Nothing but! Well sweats still fit and some dresses/shirts but for work then strictly maternity and same with jeans. 

The Bump: There's no questioning if I'm pregnant or not :)

Anything make me sick or queasy: Negative

  

Cravings: None really. 

Sleep: No complaints... I slightly miss laying on my belly though. 

Wedding ring on/off: On.

Movement: Tons! I feel her kicks on my side and punches around my belly button. Last night felt some body rolls so she'll be quite the yogi I think. 

Mood: Great! No crazy mood swings, no crying for no reason. Pretty mellow! 

Best Moment this Week: All the movement lately for sure, it's crazy to experience how much stronger she's gotten the last few weeks. Oh, and Kevin coming home from being in Boise all week for work was THE BEST!

Randoms: The FedEx guy at work; "You're pregnant! How long have you been pregnant?" 29 weeks, "Oh, I never noticed, but I wasn't looking" Thank you??
Oh and some people are really rude and just need to shut their mouths. An acquaintance we'll call her was commenting to me how she has lost 20 pounds so of course I was saying how awesome that was and such. She then goes on to say "But YOU sure have gotten A LOT bigger lately." Well, idiot I am growing a human being who needs to go from 2 pounds to at least 6-7 in 10 weeks. I didn't say that, just made the comment of yes, there's still some growing that needs to be done.

Word to the wise, don't say anything but "You look great!" to a pregnant woman. I'm more than positive I've said some rude things without meaning to and I want to kick myself in the butt for them. If you are one of those then I apologize.

Looking forward to: Hm... right now Prenatal Yoga on Wednesday. Best thing ever! We'll be getting a few more things set up this week as well. Slowly, but surely! Nothing too exciting happening this week that I can think of. 

Bumpdate: 27 Weeks! Hello 3rd Trimester!

How Far Along: 27 weeks

Baby Girl is the size of a: Cucumber (According to What to Expect) 2lbs and 15inches.

Total Weight Gain: 10lbs,  hit quite the growth spurt these last few weeks with the holidays!

Stretch Marks: None yet

The Bump: She is out there! Almost officially cannot fit into any normal pants. Maternity pants are the best and I'm not complaining! I may or may not have bought 2 pairs of the same skinny jeans because I LOVE them. 35" around!

Anything make me sick or queasy: Negative

Heartburn or other symptoms: Heartburn, but only when eating crap food.  

Cravings: None

Nesting: Only since 13 weeks!

Sleep: I do get up to use the bathroom.. and wake up to move positions since subconsciously I don't want ab separation so doing what I can to prevent that.... But sleep is still fine.

Wedding ring on/off: On.

Gender: Female, no names yet.

Movement: Beginning of this week I didn't feel her too much, think she was going through a growth spurt and sleeping more. She is definitely my daughter since she hiccups constantly! She also does this crazy patter thing like she's running or punching with both hands. Kevin felt it yesterday and was stunned. She moves a TON after I have a good workout. So right now kicks are happening all around.

Accomplishment for the week: We bought a stroller! First big purchase and so excited for it!

Looking forward to: First baby shower down in St. George next week!

Any other random facts: Glucose test on Monday!

Power of Prayer

Power of prayer is an amazing thing.

If you didn't know Kevin finished school this December and the next step was "Big Boy" job.

Being pregnant, then we stressed about him finding a job that would support us so I wouldn't have to work if I didn't want to. Support a family, a job he loved, do we stay in Salt Lake? Do we move?? So many questions, options, you know how it goes.

Well, a few weeks ago, finals are coming to a close and I had a day where I was stressed about this. Normally, in our relationship I stress, Kevin is calm. With this job situation I was calm and Kevin was stressed, he does a good job hiding it though. Sunday night, I was just pleading that he would find something soon. I was a little nervous we'd be in the delivery room and he'd get a call about a job. You know stuff like that happens so I was just prepping myself.

Monday evening a classmate of his contacts him about a position that is open within his company and to see if Kevin is interested. Sure, why not? Tuesday he goes to lunch with classmate and his co-worker. Wednesday he goes to a company function and meets more people. Thursday he goes to the company location for another little function and to meet more people. Friday, he has a more formal interview with the VP and a few others from the company.

Next week is Christmas... He has a phone interview with a head of sales person in the main office.

After the holidays Kevin sends an e-mail as a follow up to see if there is anything he can do. The next morning I said a quick prayer that he'd hear SOMETHING from them... Kid you not, 30 minutes later Kevin sends me a picture of an e-mail saying he'll be getting an offer letter shortly and when could he start!

Are you kidding me!?!?! My testimony of prayer and that Heavenly Father hears and answers us shot up about 1,000 points! We are so incredibly blessed. He starts on Monday and this is going to be a great thing for our family. I am so excited and so proud of him!! We'll be staying in Salt Lake for the foreseeable future and I am 100% totally and completely fine with that!

Yay to growing up! I love the Gospel I belong to and know that our prayers were answered. Our family was praying for him, our home teachers were praying for him. We really are so blessed and so thankful for everything.

Pregnancy

I'll do a fun little survey but wanted to recap the last little bit shortly...

First off, I made the decision months prior to us getting pregnant that I wanted to have a positive attitude. No matter what, I wanted to try not to complain, keep stress to a minimum. Basically, happy and healthy pregnancy. 

Can I just tell you how much having this state of mind helped me and keeps helping me! I was never sick all day everyday. I had a few days that I described as running a marathon, with the flu then getting hit by a truck. I was completely exhausted and felt depressed, but I was good. I did throw up about 10 times within the 7-13ish weeks but I'd throw up and be done. From some women I hear that I'm lucky, with others I hear that is awful. Honestly, I had nothing to compare it to so I think it went pretty well! 

Plus, the whole "no complaining" thing... I have cousins and friends who have to be hospitalized when they are pregnant and felt I had NO right to complain about how I was feeling. 

We have friends, too many friends, that are dealing with the trial of infertility. Why in the world would I complain about pregnancy when I personally know SO many woman that would do anything to be in my position. Again, NO right to complain. If I could do anything for these friends so they wouldn't have to go through this trial I would. In a heartbeat, surrogate mother, fly to Africa for an adoption, pretty much anything. 

I'm just saying that I have been blessed, very blessed with this opportunity and am so grateful that things have been going well. 

It is a miracle, if you know me, that I have not stressed as much as I thought I would. Up until recently there has been no stress. NONE! Again, if you know me then you know that this is just NOT me! I stress about anything, everything and nothing all at the same time.  

Kevin has been quite lucky as well in my opinion. You hear about all the crazy pregnancy hormones and what not. Well I think I have been quite good in that aspect, had a few moments of course but nothing crazy. 

No cravings really. Food in general just didn't sound good for the first 4 months or so..now I'm just hungry ALL THE TIME. For example, I had salmon, a side of broccoli (big side) then a bowl of cauliflower for dinner...now I'm super tempted to find something else in the fridge/freezer. 

Anywho, 2nd trimester. Holy cow, that thing really was the "Golden Trimester." I had loads of energy, hadn't started showing too much, everything was purely fabulous! Oh, found out we were having a girl! Felt her move around 18 weeks, little flutters here and there. Now flutters are gone sadly, and get some kicks and hiccups. Which are so fun! She's sometimes a little pill and stops moving as soon as her dad tries to feel. Stinker. Love her though.

When people asked Kevin or myself what we thought we were having we both said boy. Always said boy. Thought for sure we were having a boy... The night before the ultra sound I had been feeling like it was a girl. Wasn't sure if I was just preparing myself or if I knew... Ultra sound came and what do you know! It's a GIRL! I was shocked, I'd be lying if I wasn't. So scared. For some reason raising a girl just scared me! At first anyway, starting to get used to the idea. Oh heck, I am BEYOND excited for her to get here! Who am I kidding?! Kevin later told me on his way to the appointment then he had the feeling it was a girl too. So I guess we were both shocked but really not since we were prepared...if that makes any sense.

I'm sure I have more to say, but if I've learned anything this pregnancy it is definitely Attitude is Everything. It only took me 24 years to figure that one out. Guess Kevin has been right all along when he's told me but ssshhh don't tell him!

I have also learned pregnancy is a big competition, or feels like one at least. Not so much for me, I  don't feel the need to compare myself to other women but the comments I get from others just make it seem like a competition. Every BODY, every one and every pregnancy is different. That's my attitude, again I have been blessed so far and I will acknowledge that completely. But I will not make myself feel like like I am competing against every other expecting woman out there. For example, size for how far along you are, weight gain, items purchased, names, symptoms.. ugh you name it.

Attitude is everything. 

2014 Recap

Well hellloooo world! It's only been over a year since I've updated. Blogging to me has just become a thing of the past. But I have been wanting/needing to publish things somewhere and it's much easier to type on this then get out my journal or save a document somewhere on my laptop. Plus, I figured there's family (mostly mine) that know nothing of the goings on in our lives. Unless my Grandma tells them of course.

Here's to a few highlights!
January
-Kevin started working for Delta Airlines; hello FREE flights!
..Yep that was January haha

February
-Broncos made it to the super bowl and we hosted our own little party...well sad day with lots of food.
-Kevin took me to see Sleeping Beauty by Ballet West for Valentine's!
-First free trip to AZ to see family and friends. Flying stand by was probably the most nerve racking experience of my life!

 March
-3 Years of marriage!

April
-I went and spent Easter with my family in St. George

May
-Visited my best friend Chrissy in San Antonio, TX for 4 days. It was pretty awesome! We went to the Alamo, Riverwalk, swimming, shopping at some awesome outlets! It really was just so fun to hang out with her, and see a new place. I definitely needed some best friend time!
-Flew to St. George for the heck of it :)
-Flew to AZ again to see my brother and his family. Swimming, nephew time and relaxing!

June
-My parents came to visit us kids up here and we went to the Aquarium and Seven Peaks. I met Derrick Favors and they stalked him on all of the ride :)

July
-I saw Carrie Underwood with my friend Elise at Stadium of Fire! #girlcrush
-Bear Lake with Kevin's family for the 4th of July where I had a pretty epic tubing experience. Just wish it was on camera!
-I took a day off in the middle of the week (Kevin's days off were Wed & Thurs) and we went hiking, to lunch, had pedicures and spent the day together. It was and still is one of my favorite days with him!
-I flew to Vegas to meet my fitness idols on a Saturday, drove to St. George later that day, then was at church by 1pm Sunday for Sharing Time with the kiddos!

-We went to NEW YORK!!!!! Ah, such a fun trip! We only had a few days but we packed A LOT of things into those few days. Sadly, we only have my crappy pictures since Kevin's phone broke over Christmas :( We really did not sleep that entire weekend. We took a red eye Wednesday night and arrived around 7am Thursday I think? Scary taxi Russian man took us to our hotel, we ate breakfast at a diner near by then headed into the city for the day. Subway=gross, scary, confusing, but so fun at the same time. We went to the top of the Rock first and sat there for a good hour. It was extremely peaceful at the top and made for some great people/selfie watching. We walked around town a ton, Time Square, had some food off a cart, hung out in Central Park then had dinner with our friends parents who are the mission presidents in the NYNYN Mission. Friday we went on the Staten Island Ferry to at least get a picture of the Statue of Liberty (too cheap to actually visit) we biked across the Brooklyn Bridge for some pizza (Kevin wanted to kill me for the tandem bikes)  We went to China Town and Little Italy, scored a new purse, sunglasses, watch and a shirt. That evening we went to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum..absolutely breath taking. If you have a chance to go to NY then that is my biggest suggestion of something you should do. We went to McGhee's pub which is the inspiration for the Bar in How I Met Your Mother, we were going to eat there but changed our minds and went back down town. Tried staying out as long as we could since we were catching an early flight home Saturday. Like I said, crazy and packed 2 days.

August
-I went to Pennsylvania to visit my friend Brooke who I hadn't seen in AGES! We hung out in New York again for a little bit, spent the day in Philly sight seeing. She was soo good to take me places that she had been to a million times with other visitors.
- Kevin stopped working for Delta to finish his last semester of school. I had a great summer, but he was working all. the. time. Never had an actual weekend which is why I went on so many trips with out him. He was luckily able to take a few and go to CA to visit his brother and was so so good to let me go and have these adventures!
-We found out we are PREGNANT!! Whole post on that will be coming
-Ran a 5k with some friends
-Kevin started his last semester for his undergrad at the U.

September
- Split up time during Labor Day weekend in St. George and Bear Lake to tell our families the good news!

October
- Went to California for our nieces baptism.

November
-My birthday
- Found out we are having a GIRL!
- Thanksgiving in Prescott Valley, AZ. My first time there and Kevin's first in 5 years, gorgeous place. I could see why Kevin loved growing up there. I told Debbie we can spend the holidays down there anytime :) Also, it was fun to go and hang with his family and finally meet Seth. He was the only one of his best friends from high school I heard about so often and had over heard conversations over the phone. Met his fiance too, super awesome people and can't wait for their wedding this year!

December
-Kevin's birthday
-Christmas in St. George