Ok You Asked For Them

The reason for the delay is because I couldn't find my camera cord for the longest time. But it has been retrieved, my camera is charged and the pictures are loaded on my computer. So here are a few prego pictures that didn't get a chance to make it on my blog earlier.

This is me at 23 weeks. You might have to click on the picture to get a better view. The brown shirt makes it hard to see.

This is me at 26 or 27 weeks. I can't remember exactly.



A closer pic of the belly at 26 or 27 weeks.

And this is me Today at 30 weeks and 2 days!

I'm horrible at updating with this pregnancy stuff. Didn't think I would be, but there you have the pics. I am doing a good job at staying in the recommended weight gain of 25-35 pounds. At my appointment last week I was at the 21 pound mark. I will probably end up gaining another 8-10 pounds the last two months. But it's all for the baby right? Post delivery will be a true test of my metabolism. Let's see how fast I can bounce back from this. I can't wait til she's here! For so many reasons, but also so I don't have a belly anymore. I'm not so great at being pregnant. Sleeping gets harder and harder, but I get blessed with at least one or two great nights of sleep per week, so I guess I should be grateful. Yes, I know it's only going to get worse from here, you don't have to remind me.

We have pretty much all of the baby equipment that we need now other then a couple of things we'll need when she's a little older (sitting up, crawling) so we're very happy about that. I finally started buying some clothes with some Kid Bucks I got from my Sister in law, Emily, for my birthday and from the New Moon Premiere. If you didn't know already, I work at a place called Kid to Kid that has been a great blessing for us during this time in our lives. It's been stressful having James still in school and me not having a full time job to have all the money we need to pay for everything and Kid to Kid has been a way for us to purchase the things that we need at a discounted price. I am very grateful that I was given this job even with the owner aware of my pregnancy. She must've known somehow that we needed it.

I haven't set up the room yet, because we are still hoping to move by the end of the year. Hopefully, we'll get someone to bite on our contract. Otherwise, I don't know what we're going to do, but I suppose it will all work out in the end right? Right!

In other news, I guess I am an official resident of Utah cause I finally got my Utah License. Now we just have to get James on board.

Oh, and I got the spice rack I've been wanting for my birthday and it's been put to good use. Thanks to my hubby! I also got a Moby Wrap from Jared and Lindsey that I'm so excited to use when the baby comes. Oh and I purchased a very cute dark navy with white polka dot dress with the gift card to Destination Maternity that Stacee gave me. I love it, it makes me feel pretty!

And last, but not least... we have narrowed it down to two names. We went from 5 to 2 so be proud of us!

Those names are: Janen (rhymes with Canon) or Madeline

Her middle name will be Marie either way.

I think I should stop now, I'm sure most of you have stopped reading. HA!

Baby Dancer

Every time there is a hip-hop/ R&B song baby girl always starts dancing. I think she's going to be a dancer. She loves to groove. I definitely think she's going to be musical and a dancer. It's fun to think about what kind of personality she's going to have and what talents she'll be blessed with. About 14 weeks to go and hopefully, she'll be here!

Realizations and To - Do List

I like to think, but sometimes I feel like I do it too much. I have definitely felt that thinking too much about something(s) paralyzes me. I have seen it paralyze others. I wish I could be a constant list maker. Every time I get in a funk and too much seems to be crowding my mind, the perfect solution seems to be to make a to-do list and tackle it's contents one at a time. When I make the list, things tend to get done in a more timely manner and my thoughts seem less suffocated by procrastination. So tell me then, how come I can't do this every time? Why do I come across the same vicious cycle? It's because I'm a creature of habit and apparently it takes years to form a habit, whether it be good or bad.

You know how random thoughts pop into your mind about something you either should do or want to do and you say to yourself, "I should do such and such thing" or "I want to learn how to..."

Well, here it is my to-do list as of late. In no particular order.

~Buy a spice rack. My word I would love a spice rack!
~Start cutting out the pattern for baby girl's bedding.
~ Sew said bedding.
~Call lots of people that I miss and get the down low on their happenings.
~Document this pregnancy better.
~Get a hair cut. I need a trim really bad.
~Become an avid couponer. Ok so couponer isn't a real word, but I'm making it one.
~Decide on which dress I want to wear for Krissy's wedding. I've narrowed it down to two...
~Write to a couple of missionaries. I promised I would write and it's been 3 months since I sent the last letter. Some friend I am!
~Have a better attitude about my calling.
~Get my Utah License and Identification with my new last name.
~Get the contract on our Condo sold. We need to move, not want, but need. We signed the contract believing that we could handle the costs, but have hit some snags from the time we signed to now and need to live somewhere cheaper. That's what we get for not being more pray-full about it. After the first couple of days living here, I knew we had made a mistake. You live you learn, I guess.
~Take back a Sewers Kit I bought from Joann's that was ridiculously over priced. I bought it for 15 bucks and then less than a week later saw the same exact kit at Wal-Mart for 6.50. I was mad at Joann's for ripping me off. It would be one thing if it was a dollar or two, but that's an $8.50 difference!
~Take more pictures.
~Practice the piano.
~Finish the Two books I borrowed from a friend.
~Get a Pre-natal massage. I've already had shoulder problems, being pregnant does not help.


I'm sure there's lots more, but this is what came to me. Funny how life seems to be full of so much to do when you think there isn't anything to do. Oh wait, I found one more to add to this list.

~Find the energy to do all of the above.

:-)

Fives Tag

I've been tagged! I tend to be pretty selective about doing surveys when people tag me, but I haven't posted for awhile so here ya go!

5 Things I Don’t Leave the House Without
1. wallet (and all it's belongings of course)
2. keys
3. cell phone
4. water bottle (i hate tap water)
5. a bobby pin (you never know when you're going to need it)

5 Cartoons I Watched When I was Younger
1. Care Bears
2. Gummi Bears
3. Rescue Rangers
4. Arthur
5. Recess

5 Things that Terrify Me
1. I don't do spiders/insects of any kind.
2. Losing a child.
3. I would have to say not having savings either.
4. infedilty
5. Having some sort of Cancer that requires chemotherapy. Me and nausea don't do well.

5 Things I Hate/Dislike that Everyone Else Seems to Like
1. Fashion or people that buy something just because it's a name brand. Who cares?!!
2. Sushi or pretty much any seafood
3. The radio (same boring songs over and over again)
4. Breaking Dawn. The fourth book of the twilight series. GAG.
5. Running. Or at least my lungs don't like it.

5 Things I Want to Do Before I Die
1. See members of my immediate family join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
2. Go on a mission with James
3. Own a house by a beautiful body of water.
4. Watch my children grow up stalwart and faithful in the church with families of their own.
5. Travel to a gazillion places!

5 Friends/Family I’ll Tag
1. Angela C.
2. Shalee C.
3. Stacee H.
4. Rebecca C.
5. Laura A.

Here I was reading an old blog of mine...

I got to an entry where I made a soundtrack for my life (at the time of course) for each song I wrote a line or two of the lyrics so my readers could get some what of an understanding of why I may have chose that song to illustrate myself or my life. I got to number 7 and smiled. This is exactly what I put.

7. Somersault: Zero 7 (my future husband will be just like this)

You talk to loners, you ask how's your week
You give love to all and give love to me
You're obsessed with hiding the sticks and stones
When I feel the unknown
You feel like home, you feel like home

One of the first things that impressed me so much about James was that he would reach out to anyone and everyone in our Young Single Adult Ward, including me. I saw him genuinely ask how people were and he would remember little details about them from previous conversations. And since we've been married I have seen in him, even more then I did before, his desire to keep peace in our relationship. He is so much better at that then me. And when I have days when I'm homesick he just holds me and I'm reminded that he is my home now and wherever he goes I want to be. The first time I heard this song I knew that I wanted a man just like this and I got him! I'm so grateful and glad that I held out for a good & loving man like my sweet James. I have posted the song to my blog if you want to have listen!

Lovies!

Here She Is!!!!

I know I already announced on facebook and texted several friends about the gender of our baby, but who doesn't love to see ultra sound pictures? Even though there were far better shots of our cute baby girl the tech could've taken, but didn't. It's like it's part of their training to give you bad pics. I have learned that I am not alone in this. If I ever become an ultrasound tech, I'm going to try and give every couple awesome pics. Ok, so I may never be an ultrasound tech, but if I were I promise I would!

Here is a front view of the baby's face being partially covered by who knows what.

Here's her leg!

And somewhere in there is supposed to be an arm. Not the best picture for an arm....

And the revealing picture between her legs shows no little Peter or Henry or whatever you call the male part other then calling it what it's really named. Don't be confused by the tiny "x" the tech put in to point out that there really isn't a male part there. And just so you understand the angle in which this pic was taken. She's sitting bum down and the pic is taken from a bird's eye view.

It was really exciting to see our baby on the screen and watch her move around. She moved a lot and loved to touch her two hands together and touch her face. It's so comforting to hear that the baby is developing normally. There is no sign of a cleft lip and her organs are developing just as they should. I can't wait to meet her. I hope she's born with lots of hair like I was!

We have a few names in mind of what we want to name her, but we love them so much that we think we are going to wait until we meet her to decide which one she looks most like.

I almost forgot. Here's a crappy picture of me at 20 weeks. Sorry folks it's the best i could do at the moment. The next one WILL be better!

Until next time!

Utah State Fair

Here are some pics from our fun Saturday outing. We were glad to get out and do something. We arrived at the fair around 2:30 and probably stayed until 10 ish. We met up with lots of family from James' side, but unfortunately, I didn't really get any pictures of them. I am horrible at remembering to take pictures. Be glad I have at least one of James and I. Here are some mementos for you all to enjoy.

Not the best pic, but whatever. We wanted proof that we were there. And we got the Ferris wheel in the background.
One of the artwork pieces that tried to bite James' arm off.

Can you believe this whole sculpture is made out entirely of butter!! And it was life size almost as tall as me.James and his brother Jared had some fun getting strapped to a harness with bungee cords and doing lots of backflips. My picture isn't that great because I was trying to hold Landon's binky in and take a picture at the same time while his mother was getting some shots of Jared from a different angle.

View of the fair from the top of the ferris wheel. The only ride I went on. :-(

In other news, just 8 more days until the ultrasound. I can't wait! I started working at a place called Kid to Kid in Lehi last week. It's a gently used children store and I'm so tempted to buy things for the baby, but can't until I know the gender. I don't have any belly pictures to show you (sorry). But I will try to take one and post it the same day I reveal the gender. I am already showing, but some people still think I'm really small for being almost 19 weeks. I guess since it's my body, I beg to differ. I know my belly is a lot bigger then what it used to be. I'm right on track according to my doctor. I guess my long torso just hides it well. :-) I have no problem with that!

Happy Trails to ya!