I will try and take my belly picture tonight, but in the meantime...can I just complain?  I am in the complaining mood right now.

Kris gets to hear my complains every day, but you just aren't as lucky as he is!  **And be sure to remind him of that next time you see him.**

Just let me throw this out there:

1. My sciatic nerve hurts.  I am sick of it hurting.  It hurts when I walk...when I am sitting down...and when I am lying down.  Then, some days it doesn't hurt much at all.  My doctor is going to send me to physical therapy to help.  Good thing I know a good physical therapy company with an amazing PR Rep!

2. My right rib hurts. It has been hurting the last few weeks off and on, but the last few days it has been pretty constant.  I asked the doctor and she said it was normal.  Your ribs flare out to make room for up-moving organs & baby. It feels like baby girls cute little feet are jammed right up in there.

*side note*
I love this picture.  It is a shot of her legs (obviously).  You can see on the right side her tiny bum and then her legs coming out.  I was so relived to see two legs and two feet! 


3. The heartburn is slowly creeping up on me.  Nothing too bad as of YET and for that I am grateful.  I just feel that warmth in my esophagus all day.  Yummy!

4. Moving sucks.  Moving sucks.  And moving sucks even more when you are pregnant.

That's all!  That wasn't so bad was it?

Hope I don't sound like a complaining hag.  Some days are just harder than others and today I am in a lot of pain.  But, I wouldn't trade it for the world!

This whole post is exactly what bugged me about pregnant women. All having the same complaints, but then joyfull to experience them!  Oh well...I am a pregnant woman now and I can't help it. 
Darn it.

I bought baby girl a dress this afternoon during my lunch.  There is an outlet mall close by, and it's JUST my luck the only good store in it is "Carter's".  I limited myself to only $20 (thank you poker winnings!) and I ended up spending $20.24. Self control isn't my best quality, especially with baby girls clothing so I had Burger King to reward my good behavior! 


Baby Girl is the length of a carrot now about 10 1/2 inches and she weighs about 15 ounces.
Her eyebrows are growing in this week and her kicks are getting much stronger.  Kris is now able to feel her moving more often and I love that he can have that bonding experence with us!

My awesome co-workers made my desk so pretty for me this morning!

 You can kind of see that I still had tears in my eyes from laughing at Kris.  I don't think anyone in my life has made me so happy and made me laugh more than him.  He is no doubt the funniest person I know...even when he isn't trying.  Which was the case last night.  The smoke alarm went off when he opened the oven, which happens often since it is really close to the kitchen.  It scared the crap out of him and his reaction still makes me laugh while typing this!  (Maybe you had to be there?)

Today is the big day! Ahh!!!  I can't believe it is here.  I think today is one of the biggest days of our lives and I can't imagine sharing it with anyone but the absolute love of my life.  He is my soul mate and best friend and I am so lucky to have him as my children's father and to spend the rest of my life with him and our growing family.

Only 7 more hours to VOTE on the right side.  Choose carefully :)

There are mixed opinions on various websites as to what food can relate to the size of the baby.

Here is a little snapshot I took of myself today.



What?  Don't believe me??  Paaa-lease.

Ugh; well, you're smarter than you look!

I'll post a real belly picture later :)

Well...I think today might be the last day of wearing my normal pre-pregnancy jeans. 

Give me a second while I wipe my tears.... 

I was determined to look cute today since every other day I feel like a fat slob of lazy gewwww.  So, I washed my hair and even blow dried it. I also put on...wait for it...eye shadow.  GASP!!!
Then, I held my breath and with all my might pulled up those "regular sized" jeans.  It wasn't easy.

Unfortunately, I am regretting it a little bit today since I wouldn't call myself comfortable.  Cute, maybe...comfortable, naw.  On the bright side the pants are so tight I can feel every single move the baby makes.  Baby is probably thinking while it's knee is in it's eye..."oh dear! my selfish, selfish mother!"

It's ok though.  I made it almost halfway through this pregnancy with my regular pants.  I know that some people **Ashlee V.** can wear normal jeans throughout her whole pregnancy.  But...she is just a crazy skinny beautiful goddess freak of nature and I can no way compare to her.  EVER!! :)

Also, on a sad and absolutely pathetic note; I just ate my last Riesen.  Have you had those?  Kris had never had one and he was reluctant to try one.  I mean...I don't know why.  When have I ever suggested something he didn't like??  Never is the answer.  Anyway, DUH he loved it.  Those things are addicting.  So, now that I am out I think its time for a Peanut Butter Chocolate Shake.  Yes? No? Yes? Yes!!!


Have a great weekend!

We find out next Thursday the gender of our child.  It will also mark the halfway point of my pregnancy!

This is going to be the longest week of my LIFE!!  I am just beside myself, I can't wait.

Don't forget to cast your vote on the right before next Thursday.  Right now it is dead even between a boy and a girl.  Apparently, I didn't give enough options to choose from!

Also, let me reassure you that I know how to do math  use a calculator and I know that 7 days is really 168 hours.  However, the ultra sound appointment it's until 3pm, so we have to add an extra 2 hours on there (from time of written post). 
Get it?

Ok, maybe we don't know quite yet! Sorry to make your precious little heart skip a beat.

My Dad & Step-Mom Suzanne sent me this e-card from Jib Jab for Mother's Day and I thought it was too funny not to share.

I assume if we have a boy he will look just like my handsome Kris!

Notice anything....different in this picture?
Besides the growing stomach?

Wow, baby is flexible (see picture above)!
And baby is as long as a six inch sub. How perfect of a comparison?  I love subs!  And I love baby. 
I could just say the baby is six inches long, but giving the visual of a sub sandwich is much more fun!

Of course, I am SWAMPED again today and don't have time for a real post.  But, here are things that are on my mind really quick:

I am engaged!!!!
Participating in Race for a Cure this weekend was awesome and rewarding, but my legs are sore today!
I am 25 now!
I just want some freakin' Sushi!
Does my baby get bored in there?  I mean, there isn't much to keep him occupied.
I cry over dumb things!
It's been over a year since I have seen my momma, and I miss her!

I promise to have a more entertaining post next time!

I have SO much to post about, but I am super busy today I just don't have time.
But only for you.
Just to satisfy your weekly belly picture craving:


Yes, I went to University of Utah. (no...I didn't graduate)
Yes, Kris hates this shirt and demands I change it every time I wear it.
Yes, I still love it and wear it often!

I am sorry for my ultra blunt post the other day.

I have been a little moody recently.  But, my sweet Kris had lunch ready for me today (what else but a sandwich!) and told me since its my birthday week I get special treatment.  It perked my mood right up!

It seems as our baby keeps getting bigger the food we compare it too keeps getting yummier!  This week baby is the size of a sweet potato!  Could it also be the size of a yam or really big regular potato?  Probably...but I like sweet potato's the best.  With a little brown sugar and butter they are pure heaven!




Baby Lloyd is 5 1/2 inches and weighs 7 ounces.  I don't really remember science classes, but how many ounces are in a pound?? 
Baby can also hear noise and voices and is moving around quite a bit more.  It feels like a poke in the belly, a little odd feeling but makes me want to laugh like the Pillsbury Dough boy every time I feel it.

17 Days until we find out the gender!  I will post a belly picture tomorrow.