My Cali Baby Shower

So yesterday I had a check up with my doctor and he said everything was good and healthy with the baby and myself.  I take my gestational diabetes test, in 2 weeks, before my 30 week appointment.  I told my doctor I was going to California, while I was 30 weeks pregnant, and he said I should be fine as long as I wasn't having labor symptoms.  He also told me other things that could go wrong with traveling that far along, not to scare me, but to educate me and open my eyes.  When I left I had concerns with traveling but I pushed them off.  Melissa Burk said she would ride home with me and everything was good to go.  I have just been so worried about it the travel since my appointment.  The fear of something happening and being stuck somewhere without Scott for weeks or months scared me.  If I had to deliver early and I was at my moms house I would go to her hospital and I would be fine but I would be stuck in California without Scott for weeks.  I still kept brushing it off because I really wanted to get home and have a baby shower.  I was talking to my mom, in the Walmart parking lot, and I asked what she thought about me traveling at 30 weeks.  She said I should be fine but if something happened on the drive or when I got home, to her house,  I could be stuck for weeks or months.   She was like "what if something happened in the middle of Nevada?  You wouldn't know any of the doctors.  If the baby came that early, would they have all the right stuff to help your baby girl?"

I broke down crying, yes I am a disaster.  : )  She was like Krista it sounds like you have fears and concerns already.  I told her I do but I was trying to brush them off because I wanted to get home and I didn't want to tell them we needed to post pone my baby shower.  I was really excited for my shower out there.  My sister and I picked out adorable invites and I was excited to come home.  My mom was like I have had concerns ever since you told me Scott wasn't coming with you, so I support you not coming out right now.  I asked if we could do the baby shower after the baby comes and she said that was a fantastic idea!  Then everyone can see my sweet baby girl, that won't be able to come see her after she is born.  I sucked up my tears and I felt so much better.  I just love talking to my mom!  Then, I called my sister and she was like Krista it is just a baby shower and we can do it later.  I love her!

I really like that I will have a shower after the baby comes because not everyone will be able to come see our baby after she is born out here in Utah.  I feel so much more relaxed now.  I just don't want to be away from Scott.  This is our first child and I just want him by my side!  But for all my California friends I will be coming out most likely in July after the 4th.  I can't wait!!   

25 Weeks

Tomorrow I am officially 25 weeks!

I can't believe how fast but slow it goes.  I've been talking to my mom and sister a lot this week, getting ready for my baby shower in California, and I was all I have plenty of time still and they reminded me that I really don't.  January will go by fast and then my baby shower in February and then I swear March will fly by and then BAM it is April.  I am due April 19th, so really the baby can come early or late.  No one knows.  I need to deep clean my house, try to make some of my DIY stuff I want to make for our baby girl (which includes the crib bedding) and then clean out the nursery that is now my sewing room.  My sister helped me with my baby registry over the phone and then today we narrowed down and picked out the baby invitations.  My sister knows me pretty well : )  I am so happy my mom and sister are planning this shower for me.  Can't wait to come home one last time before the baby comes.

My mom just let me know today that she is planning to come out the day before I am due and will stay around 10 days or longer if possible and if needed.  I am so excited because she will be able to help me so much with the baby, with me getting some rest and with her being a labor and delivery nurse she will be able to help me with any questions in person instead of over the phone.  She will also help me with breast feeding if I am having problems.  She is excited because she is taking a course at work before the baby comes that will be helpful for me.  I am so blessed.  She said if I want my own personal time she will just go to my brothers house.  But how awesome will it be to have some help if I needed it.  A girl always needs her momma!

A few days ago Scott was finally able to feel our baby girl move.  It took him a few minutes but then she gave us a big kick and he was all "was that it"!  he was so excited and I was so excited as well.  He was all " What the heck is she doing?" haha.  She just rolls around and kicks.  New Years day she had the hiccups.  It was kinda funny.  At first I wasn't sure what she was doing and then it kept going.  I looked it up and yep it was hiccups.  I figured it was but wasn't sure if I was far enough along to feel it.

I am loving being pregnant.  Sometimes I don't get a bunch of sleep but lately I have been sleeping ok, just takes me awhile to get to bed.  I am feeling pretty good though.  Some days better than others but I am pretty happy and just excited that the baby moves so much more because it is the coolest feeling!  I am just so happy we are starting a family!  I love Scott so much and I am blessed  for all he does and that he works so hard so that I don't have to work.  I can't wait to be a stay at home mom.