9 Weeks Left!

So I am officially into single digits! Here is what that looks like in belly terms.

As you can see it equals quite large.

It feels like it is still forever away and yet sooo close. So far I am no more prepared than I was 2 weeks ago, except that I am done with Lamaze and I have a few more clothes. 

There hasn't been to much that has changed except this little one can really kick now. She will shake the whole bed while I sleep if she feels like a dance. Also it has started to hurt a little when she kicks around, not all the time but at least 1 or 2x's a day she will get one just right and it will not feel great.

Lets see, oh Jason did take me camping. He works with the youth at church and they were having an over night camp and needed some leaders to help out so he thought it would be lots of fun. I took 2 pic's to prove that I went and it was camping. For anyone who doesn't know I don't camp ever, and for those of you who are sticklers about camping this was not in a tent and there were bathrooms with showers and everything. We stayed in Yurts, basically a cabin like structure that is octagonal instead of square. But I did have to use an air mattress so it was camping enough for me.

One last shout out is to my friends and family in California. I am quite excited to come see you in T-9 days! If anyone missed the memo I will be there from the 16th -29th. During that time there will be 2 showers and anyone who would like to come is welcome. 1 will be Aug 21st in Sacramento and 1 will be in Redding on Aug 25th *recent edit due to a mommy who has no brains mommy telling her she had the wrong date* if you want to come and haven't seen an invitation email me and I will make sure you get put on a list. Oh, and SLC peeps the shower will be the 11th of Sept at noonish so if you want an invitation please make sure I get your address or you won't get an invite.

Hope this finds you all well.... Hugs & Kicks

3rd Trimester.

So it is official I am now 28 weeks along. 3rd trimester.

Everyone says home stretch but honestly it doesn't feel that close yet. We don't really have any baby stuff yet just a few clothes I feel like if it were close well we would be prepared. But then how prepared are you when you are going to have a baby? I am pretty sure all the books in the world can't really convey what that is like.

So new for us...not to much. Our doc said that we are not growing a runt :) I guess that is good? It didn't sound as good when I thought about labor but then when I think about how coordinated I can be it sounded like the bigger probably meant more sturdy. Other than that...I failed my first glucose test so they did a second we await the results hopefully good. I do have a nice bruise from all the blood drawing now but that should go away soon.

I sleep less then ever mostly because comfort is harder and harder. Jason has been sooo nice as to make me a pillow recliner in our bed so I am more comfortable. I have a hip that likes to pop in and out so laying on it hurts and not laying on it makes it pop. So I now have a lovely recliner in bed. I have also learned that videos of birth just scare you. I don't feel more prepared from it just more sure I don't want a mirror. Other than that the class has been good, lots of cool things to learn mostly tid bits and tricks but some have really been helpful. Nothing earth shattering but I think in the end I am glad we did it.

Other than that we are pretty much the same, it is hot here. Very hot but our apartment is a fridge so not to much issue there I have a blanket most of the time. Oh and according to the work ladies I am now nice and round....but I still have a belly button so? Oh yes and since you asked here is a pic. Also a few pics from my baby shower with my cousins...it was wonderful and way fun.

6 Months

That is correct ladies and gents. We are now officially 6 months (23 weeks) along. I would say it is really starting to show too.

See (just for those who cared same shirt different color) I also put one of Jason sticking his belly out as far as he can so you can compare. Mine is a little

So new developments in the baby department. She is kicking and wiggling furiously. I have learned if she has a problem with how I am sitting or what I am wearing etc, she will kick until I change.  Someone asked if we thought she would be more like me or more like the Pea. We are voting me she is just as opinionated as they come and she isn't even out yet. The Pea has taken a liking to talking and poking her. He really hopes if he pokes enough she will do it back. Usually she will too.... I think that sometimes he forgets that I am in between all of this so when he pokes it pokes me too and then she pokes me in return. It isn't anything painful yet but every now and again I have to remind him that I am done with the poking for now or he would do it all day.

 People have asked about cravings and changes that I have noticed in myself. Well other than the obvious large belly I am now forming. I do crave some things but really it isn't anything to bad. I do like the Slurpee's and chocolate milk. The only thing that I eat new now is eggs. That is right eggs, for those who didn't know the smell of them before would send me for the hills but now I will eat them. I can't say that I eat them all the time but I will eat them now. Other than that I have not had any major changes other than a few loose joints mostly in the hips. No swelling (knock on wood) and none of the other terrible things that are supposed to happen.

 On the non baby front we finally have completely unpacked our new place. So for any of you who want to know what a tiny 1 bed apt looks like in UT enjoy the tour. It is just over 600 sq ft. so I am pretty sure the only one who has us beat right now is our fam. in France. But hey when you live in France it isn't so bad I mean it isn't UT.

Hope you enjoy the tour.

Belly & Baby Pic's

So it has taken a few days longer because of the move but they are finally here the newest Ginger Pea pics & a pic of how big my belly is currently.

A few interesting things that have happened recently is Jason can now fell her move around. I am sure others could too if I let them burrow into my belly like he tries to but I don't so for everyone else...soon. Also I have noticed more and more that this girl does not hold still. Infact she is dancing around all the time and I am pretty sure one of her favorite things is to use my bladder as a trampoline. Also I have noticed now that she moves from side to side and well it feels pretty odd. Because kicking is just a little jab but when she shifts it feels like my  whole mass goes with her, very strange.

Some other things that  I have noticed is well heartburn is no fun...and no matter what you eat (and trust me I eat a lot) you get it and dizziness is apparently part of the territory that the doc said well....that doesn't get better. Also did anyone know how many birthing classes there are out there? I mean really how am I supposed to know which one to choose? If anyone has suggestions I am open we found one that sounds good just the traditional Lamaze class but mostly because of convenience of schedule and lack of any knowledge of which one to pick...

Alright I am going on and on....

Here are the pics

A good profile one of her

A cool one that shows her heart and heart beat

Me 20 Weeks 3 days

(which I might add is HALF WAY!!)

Mulitple Middle Names and Belly Talk

So things have been progressing as usual. I am starting to really show. In fact we just moved and at the new church building people were more than willing to ask when I was due....so yeah for me...I am no longer pudgy I actually look pregnant enough for people to ask....

So we have been considering the idea of 2 middle names. In fact we are pretty sure we have decided on a name but for now we are not telling....anyways what do you all think of 2 middle names? I really like it but I was looking for some others perspective on the matter...

Also a fun new thing that Jason has picked up...he now has formed a habit of talking making faces at and kissing my belly...mostly it is about the cutest thing ever but occasionally when my sweet husband doesn't shave it just tickles. I think he likes it best when he presses his face on my tummy and he gets a little kick in the cheek. Ok I know he loves that the best...he gets so excited. She is still pretty little so he only feels it every now and again but it really makes him happy.

On the last note we are getting some new baby pics tomorrow so I will try to have those up by the end of the week with a belly pic...I swear...I ordered a few cute shirts online so that I can have one to stick with for the duration...

Oh and for those not on facebook a pic of an 18 week pregnant lady with her sweet husband

A Beligerent Baby Namer?

So because of the many questions we have received we have decided to reveal our baby name choices...here is what they are they are not mainstream but neither are we...also they are family names kinda....I will put who they are from after each name so you can understand. Feel free to put your comments questions or suggestions....

Amelia (my sister Emily)
Elspeth (me Elizabeth)
Trudy (for my mom she wanted to name me Gertrude)
Lynnore (Jason's sister Tyra Lynn)
Nicolette (Jason's sister Alexandra Nicole)

oh and as a PS... A belly pic will come soon...probably within a week.

Also a shout out to my friend Sachiko.....she is an excellent baby namer and frankly this blog cracked me up!

http://nameberry.com/blog/2010/04/28/weird-names-shes-odd-and-shes-proud/

The Results are In . . . .

Ok ladies and gents after much anticipation we have the official results. . .


Here are the pic's so you can see for yourself.

So there you have it the majority of you were right... or at least you hoped you were. Its official we are having a little girl, oh and the tech who did it said they were sure. . no boy parts there. Well I guess Jason wins this one but oh well you can't win them all and well this isn't a bad one to loose :)