December Adventures

December has been a good month and a bad month.  December 10th we found out we are having a girl and couldn't be more excited!  Monday, the 17th, I woke up not feeling well and I was like " Scott I'm going to barf".... and I rarely barf.  Well,  I fell asleep and woke up an hour later and barfed, a lot!  From Monday to Friday I could barely hold anything in.  My sister told me to eat Lipton Noodle Soup and I must say, it is pretty dang good!  I lost a good amount of weight.  I was really worried to drive across the desert being sick but I kept my food down all Saturday and I have  still kept it down.  It was a bad virus.  I don't know how some pregnant people barf during their whole pregnancy.  One week with a virus about did me in.  I can't eat Hibachi Grill anymore.  Well, at least not right now.  That was the last thing that came up and it was horrible.  I am so glad I have had a good pregnancy so far.

Saturday, the 22nd, Scott and I woke up at 3:20 and got on the road to California.  The weather wasn't bad until we got to Fernley and then Scott had to take over the wheel.  We hit the storm when we got to Cabelas on the west side of Reno.  We got to Truckee and waited for 45 minutes before they let another group of cars go over the pass.  There are a bunch of idiots who were on the mountain with us.  When there is 6 plus inches of snow on the road you should take a chill pill and just drive safe but not everyone understands that.  It took us 11 hours to get to my parents house.  It wasn't that bad.  Scott was also a trooper letting me stop every couple of hours to stretch and go to the bathroom.  He loves me!

Our trip home to California was so much fun!  We didn't do anything to crazy, since it rained every day, but we sure enjoyed each others company.  It was fun going to church with my whole family and seeing people I haven't seen in a long time.  Christmas Eve was a blast.  I saw Sara and Rachel which was wonderful.  Scott bought an Ipad.  Merry Christmas to him!  He deserves it.  My mom and sister prepared and awesome dinner.  After dinner we went to go see Desi and take a family picture.  Desirae's tree was sure beautiful!  When we got back to our parents house we opened presents, since my Mom and Joe were scheduled to work Christmas Day.  I actually really enjoyed opening presents Christmas eve because afterwards we relaxed and played games.  Pictionary was so funny!  There was a challenge dice so sometimes we had to draw with our eyes closed or in a continuous line and with the opposite hand.  It was so funny.

Christmas Day we slept in a little longer than we ever do, since we opened presents on Christmas Eve.  We then went to Grandma and Grandpas for Christmas breakfast and then back home to relax and clean up.  Back to Grandma and Grandpas by 3:30 for dinner, presents, and telling stories.  My dad read the story of the Christmas Train and it was really fun to sit around the living room listening to my dad.  My mom never had to go into work and neither did Joe so it was nice to have them there for Christmas.  My dad has us all tell our favorite stories and presents we remembered.  I will admit I wanted to cry a couple of times but held it together.  I just love my family.  We opened presents and then the adults did our white elephant gift exchange.  I had some good presents and I kept getting them stolen from me but I ended up with some awesome knifes, which I need.  We put our hand prints in my Grandparents bathroom which was really fun.  I love my family!  Scott and I hung out a little bit longer then said our good byes so that we could go pack and relax.  The day at Christmas we were back on the road to Utah.  We were worried about going over the pass but it was actually not bad and got really sunny in Truckee.  Winnemucca to Utah was a different story.  It had its moments of bad road.  It took us 12 hours to get home and it was so nice to get out of truck when we got home.  Also, our awesome neighbors shoveled our driveway!  There was a lot of snow at our house so it made unpacking the truck easier since it was shoveled.

We had an amazing month of December and an amazing Christmas vacation.  I love Scott and I appreciate him taking time off work to get me home.  I have missed my family and I am blessed that we have technology and are able to keep in contact easier.  I love you all so much!  See you in February, I will be 30 weeks pregnant so get ready for the belly haha!

It's a GIRL!

Today we found out that we are having a girl!  Our due date is April 19th and it really hit us now that we saw an actual baby inside me and not a blob.  WE ARE HAVING A BABY!  we are so excited.  We haven't picked a name and we haven't really talked much about names but now we will start planning for our little bundle of joy.  She was pretty active during our ultrasound.  She sure wanted us to know she was a girl.  She stuck her tongue out a few times and when the tech was looking at her heart she started to wiggle, she finally stopped long enough for the tech to look at the heart. Before I knew I was pregnant I had a dream I had a baby boy.  At 6 weeks I had another dream about the same baby boy but a month older.  I always thought I would have a boy.  After week 10 I didn't really have a feeling anymore.  These past few weeks I just had a feeling it would be a girl but I would have been happy either way.  I am so excited to see Scott hold his little girl in his arms.  I have a feeling she will wrap her daddy around her little finger when she is born.  I can't believe we are having a girl.  She is such a blessing already and I can't wait for the weeks to come.  

How far along? 21 Weeks and 3 Days

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: It hasn't been the best but last night I slept so good!  well better than I have in two weeks.

Best moment this week: Finding out the sex of the baby and it's a girl!  We are so excited.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back.

Movement: Yep and it is so COOL!!  some days she doesn't move that much (that I can feel) but some days she is all over the place.

Food cravings: Nothing really.  Some things just sound good but no real cravings.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not getting enough sleep makes me a little sick.  Today I haven't felt good but not sure why other than the fact that I am pregnant.  

Gender: GIRL!  

Labor Signs: None

Symptoms: My eyes have been worse since I have been pregnant.  I have always worn glasses but now I need them more often.  

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and emotional!  I can get grumpy but I am usually happy and emotional

Looking forward to: Registering, baby showers, picking a name and going home to California for Christmas to see my family!  

20 weeks! Half Way

How far along? 20 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 11 lbs

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Um, it's pretty good. Crazy dreams 

Best moment this week: The baby attacked me on Thursday.  It was pretty cool!  I swear it was punching and kicking all at the same time.  It was awesome.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach 

Movement: Yep. I just cant wait until it is more frequent but the moments I do feel it I get excited.

Food cravings:  Nothing Lately.  I do enjoy a hamburger every once and awhile

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not lately.

Gender: I find out here shortly.  We can't wait!

Labor Signs: None

Symptoms: I noticed an increase in appetite, and the past few days I've been tired but it has been hard to fall asleep.

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and emotional.  I am already sensitive but now I am sensitive and pregnant.  I tell Scott he is messing with two kinds of crazy now : )

Looking forward to: Finding out what I am having, registering for the baby, Christmas,  going to California, planning my baby shower/s

19 weeks and 3 days

How far along? 19 weeks and 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: Not Sure this week

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Pretty good!  Sometimes it is a struggle getting to sleep but once I do I am OUT!

Best moment this week: I felt two jabs.  on a non-baby moment, I had family in town on Scott's side and on mine.  It was a good Thanksgiving Week/Weekend.  My parents also came into town for two days. 

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach 

Movement: I feel some flutters every once and awhile and I have felt the two jabs but nothing consistent.

Food cravings: Hamburgers.  It was really bad for a week but it has died down.  The past week I have been trying to fight off a Sinus Infection, so I just haven't had an appetite. If you have a Pinterest, go find me and look under Food I've Tried and Liked.  Try the Crispy Chicken Bow tie Pasta (LOVE)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not lately.

Gender: I find out here shortly.  We can't wait!

Labor Signs: None

Symptoms: Lower back pain some days, when I wasn't sick I noticed an increase in appetite, and the past few days I've been tired but it has been hard to fall asleep.

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and emotional.  I am already sensitive but it has really kicked in during the holidays.  

Looking forward to: Finding out what I am having, registering for the baby, Christmas,  going to California, planning my baby shower/s

16 weeks and 3 days

I had my 16 week appointment today and the baby and I are healthy and moving right along.  The past week I haven't been feeling good but it is worth it!  I love being pregnant and I am excited for this adventure.

Scott and I get to find out what we are having in December!  We are so excited.  My doctor is out of town for my 20 week check up so I am waiting until 21 weeks which is fine with me...  What will one more week hurt.

I am not sure if I have felt the baby move yet.  Sometimes I feel something but not sure if it is the baby or just my stomach. haha but when I do feel the baby and know it, it will be the craziest thing ever!  I can't wait to feel the baby move : )

I am loving maternity jeans!  I just love the stretch, they are super comfy.  (Thanks mom for my pants)

I don't really crave much but certain things just sound better than others.  When I look for new recipes online and I haven't had anything to eat I get sick and want to barf.

The past few days I have been getting a lot of rest.  Which is weird because I usually stay up late and sleep in but I have been going to bed at a normal hour and I wake up at 7ish with Scott and I am up all day.  I get so much done!

I am pregnant!!

Scott and I are so excited to announce that we are having a baby!  I am due April 19th.  I have been very paranoid about this pregnancy (due to a miscarriage in April) but I feel 13 weeks is safe to tell people.  We have seen the baby, heard the heart beat and my awesome neighbor Jenny let us borrow her doppler, so I have actually heard the babies heart beat multiple times.  The heart beat is so soothing!!

Scott and I have been wanting a baby for awhile and I am finally pregnant and couldn't be happier!!

We really want a boy first but if it is a girl we will be just as excited.

No weird cravings.  No barfing.

I have been nauseous and I am tired off and on but things have been good : )

                                     WE ARE PREGNANT AND SO EXCITED!!!

Potatoes

Potatoes are in!  I just started selling potatoes Monday afternoon and today and I am sold out!  I sold for 5 hours yesterday and 4 hours for today and I sold 45 bags.  I love potato season!  I find it can be a small world when you sell potatoes.

I have been meeting Scott for his lunch and he has been helping me set up my sign and he hangs out with me.   I love him!  I am still going to look for a new job but it is hard for me to do so when I make awesome money with potatoes.

My mom is coming into town on Saturday and I can't wait.  Hopefully I don't go broke : )  I have a lot of cleaning to do.  With my dad I can just clean when my mom comes I have to clean just a little bit more.  She doesn't really care but I do get a hug from here when my house is even cleaner than just picked up.

Scott and I have new things brewing in our life and we are excited for the road ahead.  I know I always say this but I just love him!  He is always workin so hard for the both of us and I am so blessed.

ALSO,  I love this time of year!  The trees in the mountains are bright red and the weather is changing.  I love it!  Time for the holidays!!  Pinterest ideas here I come!