I am officially in my 30's!!  Can you believe it?  It seems like time is flying by but going so slowly at the same time.  The countdown I think can officially begin.  10 more weeks! Wow!

Our baby girl is about 3 lbs, 15 inches and about the size of a large cabbage this week.

Kris' awesome parents bought us a crib and mattress that Kris and his dad put together on Sunday.  It was fun to watch them work together and get a little frustrated with the directions.  Something I love about Kris is that he always has a good attitude even when he is frustrated.  Something I can surly work on.

Seeing that crib in her room every time I walk by is a little surreal!  Thinking about a little baby (OUR BABY) soon lying in that crib makes my heart warm and then makes me crazy nervous!  How am I every going to be able to take care of a little baby?  I would say inadequacy is the correct word.


Warning: The content below might be boring...

Have you ever gone 9 months without getting sick?  I thought I was going too.  I did not have a non-pregnancy related sickness since before I got pregnant...until this weekend.  I felt a little tickle in my throat on Saturday and felt a little "off".  Sunday night my comfort level was much lower than usual and I kept waking up just lying in bed wide awake.  Monday morning when my alarm went off I felt like I was hit by a train.  I stayed home from work and tried my best to sleep.  Sleep. Ha...almost laughable.  My nose is stuffy, my throat hurts, my lips are chapped, my head is throbbing and every muscle aches.  Then when I go to lay down my good friend, heartburn makes an appearance.  I took a lot of baths to try and sooth my heavy achy muscles.  It seems to help for a while.

Kris brought me home flowers last night to make me feel better and made a very yummy dinner.  It was such a surprise and made me feel so good.  Poor thing also slept in the other bedroom.  He doesn't want to get sick, understandably.  He kept coming in the middle of the night to check on me and make sure I was OK and didn't need anything.  He is going to be such an amazing dad and care-taker!  Baby girl and I are so lucky!

I got up this morning and got ready for work and just couldn't walk out the door.  It was hard to even walk I felt so terrible.  So, I stayed home again today.  I really really hope I feel better tomorrow.  Kris' sister and kids are coming into town tonight and Friday night BFF, Ashlee will be here for my baby shower on Sunday!  Too much to do to be sick!  I am so excited for the shower!  I wish everyone could be there..but I know they would if they could!

My heartburn has been especially bad the last few days.  I don't know how many more Tums I can handle.  I might call the Dr. to see if there is anything else they can give me.  I don't want to seem like a wuss, but seriously it is so painful and when I am constantly waking up every hour to take Tums it has taken it's toll on me.

Also...I feel huge.  I feel huge when I try and sleep.  There is now no comfortable position.  I mean, this seriously can't be happening!  I still have 2 months to go!  How am I going to do this?  I am trying to be optimistic and maybe after I feel better and get this heartburn under control I will sleep better.  Maybe?!

I am now going to the Dr.'s every other week until the last month of pregnancy and I will go every week.  Last week my belly was measuring a little big (for the second time in a row) so we will be getting another ultrasound to make sure that everything looks good in there for baby girl!  Our Dr. said not to worry, but she just wants to make sure!  We are excited to see more pictures of the baby here in the next few weeks!

I have had a few Braxton Hicks contractions too.  Dr. said that is totally normal and a sign that everything is moving along healthy.  It is so crazy to think that my body is slowly getting ready to deliver this child.  The miracle of pregnancy is beyond amazing.

Phew...are you still reading?? If you are...my apologies!

My Family.

Nothin but love! (usually)

I haven't posted a picture of us together yet I don't think.  That's terrible!

This was at the funeral, so I was a little shy of 29 weeks.  But you get the idea, right?!!

We have been so busy. SO VERY BUSY!

I am exhausted!!!  The doctor confirmed that I do NOT have gestational diabetes, but I am iron deficient.  So, in addition to my pre-natal pill I will be put on an extra iron suppliment.  I am hoping this helps with my constant fatigue.

We have been out of town the last 4 days to attend my Grandfathers funeral and my inbox at work does not come to a halt in my absence.  I am swamped and really don't have time to be posting on my blog, but I feel like I have been neglecting it!

I can't believe this is my last week in the 20's!  The last 10 weeks have really gone by pretty quickly.  I am hoping my last 10 weeks will be the same.  But...I feel like we are SO unprepared for her to arrive.  Her bedroom is not even close to being complete and we have not got any furniture for her.  Luckily my baby shower is at the end of this month (you all are invited of course), and after that we can really start putting stuff together.

This week, baby girl is the size of a loaf of bread, about 13 inches and is almost 3 pounds.  Her head is getting bigger to accommodate her growing brain and she is beginning to get more fat on her. 

Don't grow TOO big, ya hear me baby?!



Pictures from our two California trips are soon to come!

  

My Grandpa passed away Sunday night with his family surrounding him.  Kris and I were so fortunate to be able to see him before he left this world to return to our Heavenly Father.

He was not conscious when we were there visiting him two weeks ago, but as I said goodbye to him and held his hand he squeezed my hand back.  That simple small hand squeeze was his goodbye to me.  Such a simple gesture that warmed my heart and I will never forget.

I am saddened that our baby girl will not know her Great-Grandfather on Earth, but I have no doubt she will meet him one day.  Not to mention with how worried my Grandpa constantly was about everyone else, there is no doubt that he will be making sure to watch her every footstep.  Her own personal guardian angel!

This isn't a goodbye Gramps, more like a... "WE'LL SEE YOU LATER!"

We will be traveling back to California on Thursday to attend his funeral.  I am grateful that we have the chance to fly down there to be with my family during this hard time. 

A Saturday's Warrior song just popped into my head:

"Courage take
For Goodness Sake
And when you're out of courage
And you're ready to break

We've got our father and mother
Sister and brother
Pullin' together we can work it out"


If you have seen this movie...and know this song.  Then I like you.

Because I answered these questions:
Green is your favorite color.
You have one ring(s) on your fingers.
The weather outside now is sunny.
Do you prefer the scent of pine or lavender? - Lavender.
The last animal you saw was a dog.
Your favorite type of movie is comedy.
Country music makes baby the most active.
Do you like broccoli? yes.
Your most consistent craving is? ice cream.
Do you paint your fingernails or toenails? yes.
You are one of many children.

My delivery will happen as follows:

"The day you deliver, outside will be sunny. Your baby will arrive in the early afternoon. After a labor lasting approximately 44 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 10 pounds, 11 ounces, and will be 19,19-1/2 inches long. This child will have light amber eyes and fluffy blonde hair."

Well baby girl (you ARE a girl, aren't you?) I hope everything above is wrong. Especially that 44 hour labor part.

This crazy prediction found here: http://pregnancyandbaby.sheknows.com/pregnancy/baby/Madame-Zaritska-predicts-your-birth-experience-1.php