Umbilical Cord

Tomorrow I will officially be 35 weeks!  Only 5 more weeks until my due date.  So exciting!

I had my first baby shower on March 9th and it was so nice, relaxing and fun.  We played this baby food guessing game and I was horrible!!  I got 1 right out of 12.  I swear one smelled like lemons and my sister and brother-in-law were like who gives baby lemons? haha. I tasted a few as well and still didn't get them right.  It was so fun though.  I am so grateful for those who came because I am away from almost all my family, so to have support and people out here who came to my shower made me feel so blessed and loved.  So glad my Aunt Sandie, Mia and Scott's Aunt Kate were there.  Love you guys!  I am sure getting the things I need and I am starting to feel more prepared... well as prepared as one can be.  I have been getting presents from Scott, when he goes down to Circleville, from family and it is just so helpful and sweet.

This week I went to an ultra sound appointment on Tuesday and found out the baby has a normal size head, measuring a few days smaller and her umbilical cord is wrapped once around her neck.  I guess 50 percent of babies will have the umbilical cord wrapped once around their necks but it is scary.  I have to make sure she is moving like she is supposed too and making sure the movements are normal and not crazy (like stress mode crazy).  When I went to my doctors appointment, Wednesday, he had to go do a C-Section so I talked to another doctor who told me she weighed in at 5lbs 2oz, he also told me to make sure her movements are normal.

Today was beautiful weather so I was outside for most of it and the baby was a little bit quiet and then she just kinda stopped.  I kept thinking she was asleep but then I kinda freaked out.  I went inside to eat and drink some water and still nothing.  Then I laid on the floor in a few positions to try to wake her.  Scott kept calling and I kept it cool.  I finally felt a little movement but I wanted more.  Scott had me go to my neighbor, Jenny Smith's, house to get her doppler to find the heart beat and I did.  She was in there.  She must have just been enjoying the 70 degree weather as well.  I think I needed to drink more water too.  As  I am typing this she is moving a lot more.  It is just so scary.  The fact that I know that the umbilical cord is around her neck just makes me worry that much more.  I am glad the appointments are now every week and that I am aware of this issue because I can keep an eye on the babies movement, even if it freaks me out some times.

I sure love being pregnant and I am ready to be a mom.  I have such a wonderful husband who has and is making it possible for me to be a stay at home wife and mother.  The baby can really come any day to a week late but I sure hope she stays in there at least until she is 38 weeks, if she decides to come early.  I know most first time moms go later but anything can happen.  If she decides to go a week later than her due date my mom will be having me walking around until she comes.  My mom is coming to Utah the day before my due date for 10 days, so I just really want the baby to come closer to my due date so my mom can spend time with both of us and help me get into a good breast feeding routine and just help me with the baby.  I can't believe after 10 months of trying, a miscarriage and going on clomid I am finally 5 weeks away from holding a baby in my arms.  It has been a long 18 months of trying and being pregnant and just one more month to go.  YAY!

32 weeks

I can't believe I am 32 weeks. I feel like I've been pregnant FOREVER.  Some months have gone by fast but some haven't.  I have loved being pregnant.  I'm already sensitive so I was hoping pregnancy would make me tough but it has made me just more emotional.  I am so glad I have a husband who holds me and gives me kisses when I break down for no reason.

I have had an easy pregnancy  but last week I had heart burn! Twice! I thought I was going to die.  I went through the whole pregnancy without any heart burn.  I guess I should have knocked on wood when I said I haven't experienced heart burn yet.  It is the worst thing.

I have gone in spurts of being good at walking and lately I have started walking and I love it.  I do feel so good after.  My arches hurt some days when I walk.  Not every time I walk but sometimes I have to cut my walk down because the bottom of my feet will hurt.  If I stretch my feet and do the stair stepper I can get back on the treadmill to finish my walk.  I will be honest sometimes it is hard to walk on the treadmill but I know it will help me after the baby comes if I get into the routine now.

My sweet baby girl still loves my ribs.  Sometimes at night though when I am propped up against the headboard trying to sleep, My stomach will hurt a little and I look down to find a lopsided belly.  It is the craziest thing.  Usually she is on my right side.  I always make Scott look because it is weird to have a smaller left side and then a mountain on the right side.

Scott and I are so thankful and blessed for the gifts we have received from family and friends thus far.  Who knew babies needed so much stuff.  We sure didn't.  We are grateful for the people in our lives who are helping us prepare! She will be here in no time.

We still haven't picked a baby name.  We have some we like but haven't picked yet.  We have a middle name.  We will be doing my sisters name, Desirae.  Now we just need to pick the babies first name.

I am so excited for the next 8 weeks until my due date.  I go in next week to see my doctor and the my visits will be getting closer and closer until she is here.  I can't wait! I have always dreamed about being pregnant.  With my mom being a labor and delivery nurse and seeing my sister Jessica have babies I have just wanted to experience pregnancy and motherhood and I have loved the journey so far.  I will love the next 8 weeks, even if I'm I pain or uncomfortable.  Then I will get to experience motherhood and taking care of a baby.  Being a wife and a mom will be awesome.  Taking care of my sweet husband and a newborn will be fun and an adventure.  I cant wait to see Scott hold our baby girl in his arms.  He will be a great father.  I am blessed to be experiencing this journey with the love of my life.

Made My Day

Last night I was so exhausted but I didn't fall asleep until after midnight because I could not get comfortable. Once I got to sleep I had to keep waking up to pee, half the time with my eyes shut because I was so tired.  I woke up early to see Scott before he went to work and then out of town and cleaned and finally took an hour nap.  It has been a long night and long day.  Scott asked me to run some errands that took me 3 hours and I was just exhausted and kinda grumpy and emotional.  When I left the University Mall, one of Kenny Rogers song came on the radio,Through the Years. This song has always made me emotional because when I was little I used to watch my Papa's funeral video all the time and it is just a good song.  So on my drive back to the American Fork Home Depot, I just cried through the whole song.  If you don't know the song look it up.  So I went to Home Depot and on my way to Scott's work I stopped by Burger King because I was starving.  I am waiting in the drive-thru line and when I got to the window the worker said "the lady in front of you paid for your meal and wants you to have the change, which was 4 dollars.  I was shocked.  I teared up a little.  This stranger made my day.  The girls in the window asked if I knew her and I said no and I have never had someone do that for me and I was having a rough day and she just made my day.

When I left Burger King I was still blown away.  When I got to Scott's work I cried because this lady has no idea how she made my day.  Scott was all "you don't look haggard".  I was like I was just sitting in my car with my head against the head rest but she either saw that I looked tired or she had a feeling I was having a rough day but whatever it was she paid for my lunch and I am so thankful for that sweet act of kindness.  I just broke down and Scott just smiled at me.  Scott asked what was wrong and I just said I was so tired and that was so sweet and that I was going to miss him this weekend.  He smiled and said babe I am going to miss you too.  I think he was trying to not talk to much because I make that strong man emotional : )  he loves me for it.  Scott then told me that he was thankful for me running errands for him and told me to give him a hug.  I love being in his arms.  After seeing Scott my day turned around.  I am still exhausted but the lady at burger king and being in my husbands arms made me realize how blessed I am.  

Scott is so good to me.  I love you Scott!!  I am very blessed.  I have had lots of trials in my life and will continue to have them but with Scott by my side I know I can get through any of them.  I would not change a thing. I love being pregnant, even when I don't get sleep.  I love being married to my sweet husband.  Scott and I just purchased 8 acres with a small house and Scott has a lot of work ahead of him to make the house something we could live in but I know he can do it and will make that little house a home for our growing family.  We have a lot of exciting things happening this year and I am glad Scott will be by my side for it all.  He is my best friend and love of my life.  I am blessed!

I can't believe tomorrow I will be 32 weeks.  I am loving all the support from family and friends.  I have started getting bigger baby items from family in the mail and it has really hit me that the baby is almost here.  I AM SO EXCITED.  I love waking up to packages on my door step.  I can't wait for my baby showers as well.  I still have a lot of stuff I need for the baby before she comes.  Thank you to everyone who has sent us stuff thus far.  We are blessed to have such good people in our life.  Also, Scott's cousin pointed out that in my last blog it sounded like I had gestational diabetes but I don't.  I was surprised to be honest but I am so thankful that I don't have to worry about gestational diabetes.  My doctor said my results from my test were amazing and that I was healthy.  

I love random acts of kindness.

I love my husband!

I love my family and friends.

I am very blessed!  Love you all

30 weeks

So I am officially 30 weeks on Friday but I had my 30 week appointment today and everything was wonderful.  He told me my sugar levels from my gestational diabetes test were AMAZING and I am healthy and so is my little wiggler.  I also can't believe from here on out my doctors appointments are getting closer and closer together.  Only 10 more weeks until my due date.  So crazy!  I still have so much to do and lots to buy.  One thing that is exciting is my sister is giving me her expensive swing like this one

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I am also getting her bassinet.  My mom is buying my stroller and car seat, whenever it comes available, it is sold out everywhere.  I sure hope it becomes available soon so we can get it in before the baby comes.  That would be helpful haha.  But I am so grateful for my mom and sister who are helping us out.  You guys are amazing.  I am excited for my two baby showers coming up in March.  March will be a very busy month.  I am excited to get the nursery ready.  I need to get a crib and changing table.  I keep changing my mind on how I want the nursery to look but I think I have figured it out.  I can't wait for my baby girl but she better stay in there until April.  I want her fully grown and healthy. 

I must say I have had a pretty easy pregnancy.  I only barfed because I was sick.  I do get dizzy occasionally and I do get nauseous but I have had it pretty good.  Last night, however, I did break down and cry because my right hip was hurting, I didn't feel good and I don't always get a good nights rest.  I haven't had any heart burn, even though I eat a lot of spicy food, I think the baby likes a little spice (she is our daughter for sure). I do have to wear my glasses more often because my eyes hurt a lot more since I have been pregnant but I can't really complain.  Last night when I broke down Scott just laughed a little and said what is wrong and I just bawled and he had me come sit by him and I laid my head on his chest and he just held me and laughed.  I kept saying it wasn't funny but he was right, it was pretty funny.  I have been so good about not crying even though I am a huge baby but I think it just built up and poured out.  My sweet husband was so good to me.  I just needed to be in his arms and then I was better and happy after that.  

How far along? Two days shy of 30 weeks.

Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs

Stretch marks?  No

Sleep: I had two good days this week so far but last night wasn't good.  I just want to sleep flat on my back.

Best moment this week: Scott holding me in his arms while I cry like a big baby.  Also, today we went on a lunch date during his break.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and stomach.

Movement: She is a wiggler for sure.

Food cravings: Nothing really. 

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? Wedding band is on but not my main ring.

I can't believe I only have 10 more weeks!  We are so excited.  

29 weeks and growing.

I can't believe I'm 29 weeks. I feel like I've been pregnant forever but I'm so excited to be in the home stretch because we can't wait to see our little bundle of joy ( she better stay in there until April though).  In the book ,What to Expect When Your Expecting, it says at 29 weeks that the baby can be as tall as 17in and can weigh nearly 3lbs. That is so crazy to me! She still has a lot to grow and I will be getting more uncomfortable as she grows but it is all worth it!

She is a little wiggler. She still kicks and nudges me but she loves to roll around and do flips, or whatever it is she is doing.. She is frequently right under my right boob which I don't mind because it is more comfortable if I'm sitting down. In the morning she usually kicks me until I wake up.  Like she goes crazy and wiggles and kick and shimmys and I wake up because I like to watch my belly bounce around.  So far since I've been pregnant I have actually felt my baby. It is always at night but occasionally she rolls around and I can actually feel her and not just my belly moving and getting tight, I have felt like an arm or some form of the baby and it is so crazy! Definitely a different feeling and it always surprises me.

I sure don't sleep that well anymore.  I drink so much water and always have a glass next to my bed and of course then I'm up peeing all night.  I also can never really get comfortable.  I have never been the best side sleeper because my shoulders hurt me especially my left one.  I usually fall asleep propped up against my headboard and then I will find my way to usually my left side because some nights my right hip hurts.  Yes I am falling apart but it is so worth it.  I usually stretch every night so it helps me sleep better but not always. I do love my body pillow, it helps with my hips when I sleep. I just can't wait to sleep on my back again. I am grateful that I don't have to work because on nights I don't sleep we'll I am able to take a nap or go back to sleep once I send Scott off to work.  I have an awesome husband who has made it work with me not working and I am so blessed for that.  We are so much better at budgeting and it has actually been a blessing because we have been able to save more money.  Im just so excited to be a stay at home mom and wife and I love that Scott wants me to be a stay at home mom too. He is an amazing husband!

Scott and I are actually in the process of buying a little house on 8 acres in his home town of Circleville, Utah.  It will be a down size in the house size but it will also be a lower house payment as well and we will have 8 acres.  I can't wait to have room to do more stuff.  Scott has wanted to move for awhile and with a lot of praying this house and property came up and it has been a good decision thus far.  We also have talked about how if we would have done this sooner in our marriage it wouldn't have a been a good thing but the time was right, so we are taking advantage of this opportunity.  It will be a huge adjustment for the both of us but more for me.  I will be able to stay at home with the kids as long as I want.  We will be saving lots of money, so more money to travel and for me to go home to see my family.  A year ago, even 8 months ago I wouldn't have agreed to move but I see the blessing it will bring our little family.  It does stink that we won't be close to all the stores like we are now but we will just have to plan and prepare better.  We wont be moving until he fixes up the house in circleville and until the baby comes.  we just dont know what is behind the walls in this little house so it might take a lot longer or it might be just a few months.  one thing we decided on  is that we wont move until after the baby comes because this is our first baby and we dont know what to expect.  Communication is the best thing in a marriage! You always need to hear both peoples ideas and Scott and I communicate very well.  He is my best friend and the love of my life!

I am excited for this new adventure with him.

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.