Holy cow when I mention time flies by.... I am not kidding! Here are a few updates from the past month as tomorrow I am 39 weeks and DELIVERING THIS BABY GIRL!!!
At 35 weeks Corey took me to Snowbird for the weekend and it was lovely! We were celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary a little earlier and taking a staycation. Jensen stayed with in-laws and my mom for the weekend and Corey and I took time to relax, swim, eat good food, and do a lot of walking. It was so much fun it put me into early labor! I ended up waking up that Sunday with some crazy contractions that we came home earlier than we planned and I ended up in the hospital that day for a few hours. I ended up home on temporary bed rest for that entire following week, but by the following week my contractions slowed down/stopped and I was able to return to work.
Week 36 was obviously boring as I stayed home in bed all week. It was tough depending so much on Corey and our families that week to get things done - even just giving Jensen a bath I couldn't handle. Since I was in the last month of pregnancy I started going to the doctor weekly at this point. These appointments got really short - less than 10 minutes - as I didn't need to have my cervix checked and he just did the basic measurements, questions, etc.
The weekend of week 36 (right after being down all week) we had a family maternity session done with FotoFly Away at Thanksgiving Point. I still didn't feel well and it was tough to get through the session, but I absolutely LOVE the way the pictures turned out.
Week 37 brought on a sinus infection and ear infection for me. At least I was able to work the entire week and I started feeling much better after I finally went to the clinic at work and got on some antibiotics. I went to the doc again, but Dr B was in surgery so his MA, Deb, did my quick appointment. Again, nothing special and no weight gain. I realized at this appointment that I hadn't gained more than 2 pounds since my June 3rd appointment! I guess since I already gained 30 pounds it was just fine, but crazy to continuously see the same number pop up on the scale.
Week 38 is when I started getting insanely uncomfortable. Baby girl has dropped and she is sitting so low that I got the crazy pelvic pain again. Nothing new though - just trying to get stuff done. My mom came over and helped me put finishing touches on the "nursery" (she is in our room), did her laundry, etc. Needless to say I haven't really nested the way I did with Jensen. I feel like I forcing myself to get stuff done this time and just trying to get all the basics taken care of.
Today, August 12th is one day prior to week 39 which also means tomorrow Hayden will be here! Today I had my last prenatal appointment with Dr Brown and everything was perfect. I finally had him check my cervix since everyone keeps asking. I am only at 1 and about 60% (where I was with Jensen until I was in active labor). I had to go to St. Mark's after and get blood work done and finish pre-registration stuff for tomorrow. I took yesterday and today off work which I am so thankful I did. Yesterday I kept Jensen home with me and I took him to Target to pick out new pjs (boring, but he grew out of his), Jungle Jim's Playland, and Olive Garden for lunch. He woke up so early yesterday and we had so much fun that he came home and slept for 2.5 hours! He didn't wake up until 4:30 so we had dinner and got frozen yogurt and the day was already over! Today I took it off for doctor's appointments, lab work, to relax and get things done, and to get a pedicure at my favorite spa.
Tomorrow will be here before I know it and I am starting to get anxious, excited, nervous, and just about any other feeling a mom gets before having a baby. I feel surprisingly calm still, but I know I will feel much different tomorrow. I am starting to feel sad knowing that in exactly 24 hours from right now I will no longer be pregnant. I have not had the easiest pregnancy this go-around, but I still wouldn't trade it for anything. The kicks are amazing and I know I will be sad that we are done having babies after this. I am also so excited that I will soon be holding my baby girls in my arms and forming a bond that I have been dreaming about for the last 9 months.
The plan for tomorrow: Eileen is coming over to watch Jensen as usual (for Wednesday's) around 9:30 and Corey and I have to head to hospital around 10. We have to be there at 10:30 to check in, get hooked up to IVs, etc. My surgery is scheduled for noon. Corey's parents plan to pick up Jensen at our house in the afternoon and bring him up to see his mama and new baby sister. I picked up a new Disney Infinity game to give him from his sister. Tomorrow night he will be staying with my in-laws and on Thursday Corey plans to pick him up in the afternoon, spend the day with him, come visit me, and keep Jensen home for the night. I am sure I will be just fine at the hospital by myself and I know I will love the one-on-one time with Hayden.
Okay, I better go. I somehow ended up my chart paperwork and I need to take it back. It is for my surgery tomorrow and I can't have it without them having these forms! Eek!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Hit the panic button
Week 33 was a rough one to say the least.
On Sunday, June 29th Corey and I had to make one of the hardest decisions we will ever have to face. We put Dakota down. She stopped taking her medication and wouldn't eat or drink and we knew it was time. It didn't make the day any easier though. We only told our parents and that was it. She is a bit too close to our hearts to blurt out to friends and post anything on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I am still in the denial stage I think. Maybe if I do not say anything it means it isn't real?
It started week 33 off a bit rough and.... then it got worse....
On Tuesday, July 1st (just one day shy of 33 weeks) I had an appt with Dr. B. He was running on time which was awesome - I am working on being calm when waiting, but I am a work in progress. My weight has stayed the same the last 4-6 weeks, which is fine since I have already gained 30 pounds. My BP was great and I was sent into my patient room. When Dr B came in he had a young woman with her who was in medical school. He had her run the appointment, but he was there to verify everything. She took my belly measurements and said it seemed small so he double checked. Yep, I was measuring just over 30cm when I should have been at least 31. The centimeter measurement should line up with the week you are on, or no more than two up or two down. He said I only grew half a centimeter in the past two weeks. Then she tried to find Hayden's hearbeat but had a hard time. Turns out everything was fine there.
Here is where it got bad: Dr. B said that me measuring small, not evening growing 1 cm in 2 weeks, and me not gaining any weight warranted an ultrasound. I panicked, but only on the inside (of course). I didn't want to look crazy! He said it could be nothing, or it could be low amniotic fluid or a growth restriction. I was sent to the front counter to schedule an ultrasound and they couldn't get me in until the next day. I had to stay in panick mode all day - and at work!
I tried to stay calm and went to my ultrasound appointment the next morning and my mom came with me. Turns out everything was PERFECT! More than perfect, Hayden was even measuring 6 days ahead! I guess I should be happy that she is doing just fine, she is mesuring big, and I am measuring small. Maybe it means I will lose this big belly fast haha! After that I was finally able to calm down, but what a stressful few days!
The 4th of July was on Friday this year and I invited our close family and friends over to have a BBQ, light off a few sparklers, and watch the fireworks in our backyard. We had a great time and I am so glad I could pull it together to have everyone over. It was a great way to see a lot of people before Hayden arrives.
I am currently in week 34 (as of yesterday) and this weekend Corey and I are doing a "stay-cation" to Snowbird from Friday to Sunday. Jensen will be with my in-laws on Friday and with my mom on Saturday. I am excited to get away to cooler weather and enjoy my time with Corey before Hayden arrives. I can't believe I now have less than 5 weeks to go! EEEKKKK! I cannot wait!
On Sunday, June 29th Corey and I had to make one of the hardest decisions we will ever have to face. We put Dakota down. She stopped taking her medication and wouldn't eat or drink and we knew it was time. It didn't make the day any easier though. We only told our parents and that was it. She is a bit too close to our hearts to blurt out to friends and post anything on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I am still in the denial stage I think. Maybe if I do not say anything it means it isn't real?
It started week 33 off a bit rough and.... then it got worse....
On Tuesday, July 1st (just one day shy of 33 weeks) I had an appt with Dr. B. He was running on time which was awesome - I am working on being calm when waiting, but I am a work in progress. My weight has stayed the same the last 4-6 weeks, which is fine since I have already gained 30 pounds. My BP was great and I was sent into my patient room. When Dr B came in he had a young woman with her who was in medical school. He had her run the appointment, but he was there to verify everything. She took my belly measurements and said it seemed small so he double checked. Yep, I was measuring just over 30cm when I should have been at least 31. The centimeter measurement should line up with the week you are on, or no more than two up or two down. He said I only grew half a centimeter in the past two weeks. Then she tried to find Hayden's hearbeat but had a hard time. Turns out everything was fine there.
Here is where it got bad: Dr. B said that me measuring small, not evening growing 1 cm in 2 weeks, and me not gaining any weight warranted an ultrasound. I panicked, but only on the inside (of course). I didn't want to look crazy! He said it could be nothing, or it could be low amniotic fluid or a growth restriction. I was sent to the front counter to schedule an ultrasound and they couldn't get me in until the next day. I had to stay in panick mode all day - and at work!
I tried to stay calm and went to my ultrasound appointment the next morning and my mom came with me. Turns out everything was PERFECT! More than perfect, Hayden was even measuring 6 days ahead! I guess I should be happy that she is doing just fine, she is mesuring big, and I am measuring small. Maybe it means I will lose this big belly fast haha! After that I was finally able to calm down, but what a stressful few days!
The 4th of July was on Friday this year and I invited our close family and friends over to have a BBQ, light off a few sparklers, and watch the fireworks in our backyard. We had a great time and I am so glad I could pull it together to have everyone over. It was a great way to see a lot of people before Hayden arrives.
I am currently in week 34 (as of yesterday) and this weekend Corey and I are doing a "stay-cation" to Snowbird from Friday to Sunday. Jensen will be with my in-laws on Friday and with my mom on Saturday. I am excited to get away to cooler weather and enjoy my time with Corey before Hayden arrives. I can't believe I now have less than 5 weeks to go! EEEKKKK! I cannot wait!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
32 weeks and counting
I am 32 weeks tomorrow! The weeks are just flying by but some days definitely seem to drag.
I at work and very busy today but wanted to type up a few things so I don't forget later...
My last appt was last Tuesday. I weigh 181 pounds. I have gained 31 pounds in 32 weeks. Oh boy!
I finally took my wedding ring off last week. The weather here is in the 90s and the heat makes me swollen. I am worried I won't be able to get it off.
I found a few new stretch marks and they are on the front lower part of my tummy. Hopefully they fade!
My boobs are luckily not getting much bigger (since they got huge with Jensen and never went back down to size) but they are definitely more full. They are also leaking a bit. Lovely!
My c-section is scheduled now! August 13th at exactly noon. I have to be there 1.5 hrs early to check in, etc. I also have to do blood work at the hospital the day prior.
I plan to take my maternity leave starting 8/11. I am hoping to be able to afford to take the full 12 week leave with Hayden. If I do, I will return to work on 11/3.
Leg cramps at night are getting a little too consistent and painful for my liking. I slept in my compression socks last night and that seemed to help a bit. I read last night that upping magnesium in my diet could help. I read that leafy greens, nuts, a bunch of other healthy food contains magnesium. I gave him and I am eating a very green salad with dried cranberries and nuts with a poppseed dressing for lunch today. Hoping every little thing helps.
Sleeping is getting more uncomfortable. Partly due to waking up to pee a lot. Other part due to being hot or my legs hurting.
Jensen update:
Jensen told me "I love you mama" for the first time last Thursday 6/19! Definitely a moment for the books - his little voice telling me he loves me melts my heart.
Jensen says that his baby sister's name is Brooke. Not Hayden.
Jensen went from not counting (saying everything was 1) to counting to 8!
Still wetting the bed at night - need to figure out how we went backward. He is doing great during the day though and getting better at telling us when he has to poop too. I no longer have to brib him with a treat or toy to go either. Finally!
Not much else is going on. I am planning a party/get together at our house for the 4th of July since it falls on a Friday this year (not this week but next) so I better get working on that! My mom is doing a lot to help me with it too. I want to have family and friends over and visit before Hayden arrives and figured this was the perfect day/excuse. We will BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs and keep it very "summery".
Corey and I are trying to plan a night or two away in July for just the two of us. One night alone before Hayden arrives. I think we are going to stay in Park City the weekend of July 12th. I do not want to take any time off work for "fun things" because I need to save every little bit of time off for when Hayden arrives.
Signing off - gotta get back to it!
I at work and very busy today but wanted to type up a few things so I don't forget later...
My last appt was last Tuesday. I weigh 181 pounds. I have gained 31 pounds in 32 weeks. Oh boy!
I finally took my wedding ring off last week. The weather here is in the 90s and the heat makes me swollen. I am worried I won't be able to get it off.
I found a few new stretch marks and they are on the front lower part of my tummy. Hopefully they fade!
My boobs are luckily not getting much bigger (since they got huge with Jensen and never went back down to size) but they are definitely more full. They are also leaking a bit. Lovely!
My c-section is scheduled now! August 13th at exactly noon. I have to be there 1.5 hrs early to check in, etc. I also have to do blood work at the hospital the day prior.
I plan to take my maternity leave starting 8/11. I am hoping to be able to afford to take the full 12 week leave with Hayden. If I do, I will return to work on 11/3.
Leg cramps at night are getting a little too consistent and painful for my liking. I slept in my compression socks last night and that seemed to help a bit. I read last night that upping magnesium in my diet could help. I read that leafy greens, nuts, a bunch of other healthy food contains magnesium. I gave him and I am eating a very green salad with dried cranberries and nuts with a poppseed dressing for lunch today. Hoping every little thing helps.
Sleeping is getting more uncomfortable. Partly due to waking up to pee a lot. Other part due to being hot or my legs hurting.
Jensen update:
Jensen told me "I love you mama" for the first time last Thursday 6/19! Definitely a moment for the books - his little voice telling me he loves me melts my heart.
Jensen says that his baby sister's name is Brooke. Not Hayden.
Jensen went from not counting (saying everything was 1) to counting to 8!
Still wetting the bed at night - need to figure out how we went backward. He is doing great during the day though and getting better at telling us when he has to poop too. I no longer have to brib him with a treat or toy to go either. Finally!
Not much else is going on. I am planning a party/get together at our house for the 4th of July since it falls on a Friday this year (not this week but next) so I better get working on that! My mom is doing a lot to help me with it too. I want to have family and friends over and visit before Hayden arrives and figured this was the perfect day/excuse. We will BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs and keep it very "summery".
Corey and I are trying to plan a night or two away in July for just the two of us. One night alone before Hayden arrives. I think we are going to stay in Park City the weekend of July 12th. I do not want to take any time off work for "fun things" because I need to save every little bit of time off for when Hayden arrives.
Signing off - gotta get back to it!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
May Update
Wow! I have not posted in 6 weeks! Goes to show how fast times flies and how busy the last month and a half has been.
Let's see....What has changed since 4/30 when I wrote last...
*Mother's Day: Corey got me some beautiful flowers and a custom necklace that has both Hayden and Jensen's names on it. I already had one from this company but it only had Jensen on it and so I asked for a new one. I LOVE IT and haven't taken it off since.
*On May 24th I treated myself to a spa day at Sego Lily (favorite place EVER) and got a 1 hour prenatal massage and a 90 minute pedicure. I was in heaven! I wish I could afford to do that all the time. Needless to say I am going to find a way to do it again in the next 9 weeks before Hayden arrives. It was nice to use up all the gift cards I received since Christmas and I didn't pay a penny!
*Rylee turned 5 on May 1st and my mom went to Seattle to visit. It is always so quiet and weird when she is gone. I am in such a habit of seeing and/or talking to my mom every day. I always miss her when she is gone, but I know she always has so much fun with Morgan and his family. Rylee had a Monster High party and from the pictures on Facebook it looked like her and her friends had a great time. I wish I could be closer to them to celebrate birthdays and other holidays
HAYDEN/PREGNANCY UPDATE:
The last weekend of May was Memorial and we had a 3 day weekend. That Saturday was the day I went to the spa, but the rest of the weekend I spent working on stuff for Hayden. Her dresser is 100% done now and all put together. I am really happy and proud of how it turned out. It isn't perfect, but I really do LOVE it. It was a lot of hard and took a lot of patience, but it really paid off.
Corey also put up Hayden's crib and I put her bedding on it. I LOVE how it all ties together with her dresser.
Still had pregnancy pain and aches in May. Nothing new to report though. Still gaining weight like crazy (me and the baby) but I will write about that next....
Let's see....What has changed since 4/30 when I wrote last...
*Mother's Day: Corey got me some beautiful flowers and a custom necklace that has both Hayden and Jensen's names on it. I already had one from this company but it only had Jensen on it and so I asked for a new one. I LOVE IT and haven't taken it off since.
*On May 24th I treated myself to a spa day at Sego Lily (favorite place EVER) and got a 1 hour prenatal massage and a 90 minute pedicure. I was in heaven! I wish I could afford to do that all the time. Needless to say I am going to find a way to do it again in the next 9 weeks before Hayden arrives. It was nice to use up all the gift cards I received since Christmas and I didn't pay a penny!
*Rylee turned 5 on May 1st and my mom went to Seattle to visit. It is always so quiet and weird when she is gone. I am in such a habit of seeing and/or talking to my mom every day. I always miss her when she is gone, but I know she always has so much fun with Morgan and his family. Rylee had a Monster High party and from the pictures on Facebook it looked like her and her friends had a great time. I wish I could be closer to them to celebrate birthdays and other holidays
HAYDEN/PREGNANCY UPDATE:
The last weekend of May was Memorial and we had a 3 day weekend. That Saturday was the day I went to the spa, but the rest of the weekend I spent working on stuff for Hayden. Her dresser is 100% done now and all put together. I am really happy and proud of how it turned out. It isn't perfect, but I really do LOVE it. It was a lot of hard and took a lot of patience, but it really paid off.
Corey also put up Hayden's crib and I put her bedding on it. I LOVE how it all ties together with her dresser.
Still had pregnancy pain and aches in May. Nothing new to report though. Still gaining weight like crazy (me and the baby) but I will write about that next....
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
24 Weeks
How far along? 24 weeks today! 4/30/14
Total weight gain? Too much! I think I am around 23 lbs so far
Maternity clothes? Wishing I had more, but not wanting to spend the money.
Stretch marks? No new ones yetSleep? This is touch-and-go for me. I have been in so much pain from the hip/back/pelvic bone stuff that getting comfortable and actually falling asleep is a job. I have been taking Tylenol PM here and there and that really seems to help
Movement? Her movements are getting stronger the bigger she is getting. I love feeling her kicks
Labor signs? None
Best moment this week? I love my physical therapy I have been doing the past two weeks for pain management. I am always sore and in pain, but the heat, ice, and massage to my lower back is pretty lovely!
Food cravings? No new ones. Still loving bacon!
Anything making you queasy? Nope! Tomatoes whether on a sandwich, in a sauce, etc. is giving me heartburn though
Gender? Girl
Wedding ring on or off? On
Miss anything? Feeling good enough to run after Jensen. The pain is making me lay down a lot of relax. Corey has taken over a lot of responsibilities in my house and I feel really lazy. I miss having more energy too. I thought I would have energy by now to actually get things done!
General mood? Happy! I know that the pain sucks, but I also know it will go away and the baby will be here before I know it. I am trying to remember every day that I am lucky to be pregnant and many woman would kill to be able to have a baby of their own. Being grateful for this little peanut!
Symptoms? Just all the crazy pain mentioned above and very sleepy all the time.
Belly button in or out? Poking out a bit and the rest is flat. Very strange and pretty ugly looking!
Looking forward to… My next doctors appointment. It is on Tuesday and I can't wait to hear the heartbeat again.
Here is a selfie I took over the weekend-so just shy of the 6 month mark. I wish my butt was that small, but I must have just caught myself at a good angle haha
Easter
I am 24 weeks as of today, but before I do that post, I figure I better write about Easter before I forget (it has already been 10 days)
Easter weekend was fun and full of celebrations! Here is how our weekend played out. Also, two weeks prior to Easter my mom and I took Jensen to Camera Shy in Gardner Village to get his picture done. Since he is still OBSESSED with Ninja Turtles I let him wear his favorite shirt and pick out a few toys. At the end we did his Spring/Easter pictures and they have real bunnies to use a props! Jensen loved it although he wasn't really sure what to do with them. They would hop away and he would get worried. So dang cute!
Saturday 4/19 (day before Easter)
I have to make special note that not only was this the day prior to Easter and we had a lot going on, but it was also the 3rd year anniversary of my dad passing away. I thought about him all day, but I know he wouldn't have wanted me to dwell or be sad. I tried to be happy all day and spend the entire day with my family
I got up with Jensen and before we made breakfast we made strawberry cupcakes and boiled eggs to decorate later. Once they were cooling, we made breakfast and Corey got up and joined us. After breakfast we got ready and went to Wheeler Farm for their egg hunt. It was organized really well and was killer deal at only $12 for a morning of fun! We met the Stauffer's there with their cute little boys. They got to do an egg hunt where every child got to pick up 10 (empty) eggs. Once they had them they could head over to another area, drop off their empty eggs, and pick up a cute little basket filled with candies, toys, and coupons for free kid's meals to a lot of local restaurants (I loved that part haha)
Cal and Jill met us there as well and Jill took some really cute pictures of everyone. The boys fed the ducks and took a wagon ride and saw the Easter Bunny. Jensen stood in line and then when it was his turn he said no. I can't blame him. I would be scared too!
Jill and Cal left and the rest of us headed to our house for a pizza lunch and the boys got to decorate the strawberry cupcakes with blue frosting and lots of sprinkles. They made a huge mess but they had a great time.
Later that day my mom came over and while Corey worked on homework the three of us decorated eggs with the TMNT kit I bought for him. He loved it and kept redying the eggs different colors. It was cute mess! Then Corey BBQ'd hamburgers and corn for all of us. It was a busy and great day!
Sunday 4/20 (Easter)
I woke up incredibly sore and did not want to move. I think I over did it on Saturday! We got up, got ready, picked up my mom and went to breakfast at Village Inn around 9am. After breakfast we went to my mom's house and did Easter baskets there. I had a TMNT themed basket for Jensen and my mom also had a cute basket for him with candy, clothes, books, etc. My mom hid plastic eggs full of candy and money around the house and Jensen LOVED it! Once he found them all he kept asking my mom to hid them again so he could find them. I think throughout the morning she did this at least half a dozen times! Whatever keeps him busy! After all of that Corey headed home so he could study as his two last finals were the following day. Jensen and my mom played and I layed in her bed all day. I don't think we went home until around 4:30 or 5! It was nice to spend time relaxing and I know my mom loves every minute she gets with Jensen.
Okay, now on to pictures!
Easter weekend was fun and full of celebrations! Here is how our weekend played out. Also, two weeks prior to Easter my mom and I took Jensen to Camera Shy in Gardner Village to get his picture done. Since he is still OBSESSED with Ninja Turtles I let him wear his favorite shirt and pick out a few toys. At the end we did his Spring/Easter pictures and they have real bunnies to use a props! Jensen loved it although he wasn't really sure what to do with them. They would hop away and he would get worried. So dang cute!
Saturday 4/19 (day before Easter)
I have to make special note that not only was this the day prior to Easter and we had a lot going on, but it was also the 3rd year anniversary of my dad passing away. I thought about him all day, but I know he wouldn't have wanted me to dwell or be sad. I tried to be happy all day and spend the entire day with my family
I got up with Jensen and before we made breakfast we made strawberry cupcakes and boiled eggs to decorate later. Once they were cooling, we made breakfast and Corey got up and joined us. After breakfast we got ready and went to Wheeler Farm for their egg hunt. It was organized really well and was killer deal at only $12 for a morning of fun! We met the Stauffer's there with their cute little boys. They got to do an egg hunt where every child got to pick up 10 (empty) eggs. Once they had them they could head over to another area, drop off their empty eggs, and pick up a cute little basket filled with candies, toys, and coupons for free kid's meals to a lot of local restaurants (I loved that part haha)
Cal and Jill met us there as well and Jill took some really cute pictures of everyone. The boys fed the ducks and took a wagon ride and saw the Easter Bunny. Jensen stood in line and then when it was his turn he said no. I can't blame him. I would be scared too!
Jill and Cal left and the rest of us headed to our house for a pizza lunch and the boys got to decorate the strawberry cupcakes with blue frosting and lots of sprinkles. They made a huge mess but they had a great time.
Later that day my mom came over and while Corey worked on homework the three of us decorated eggs with the TMNT kit I bought for him. He loved it and kept redying the eggs different colors. It was cute mess! Then Corey BBQ'd hamburgers and corn for all of us. It was a busy and great day!
Sunday 4/20 (Easter)
I woke up incredibly sore and did not want to move. I think I over did it on Saturday! We got up, got ready, picked up my mom and went to breakfast at Village Inn around 9am. After breakfast we went to my mom's house and did Easter baskets there. I had a TMNT themed basket for Jensen and my mom also had a cute basket for him with candy, clothes, books, etc. My mom hid plastic eggs full of candy and money around the house and Jensen LOVED it! Once he found them all he kept asking my mom to hid them again so he could find them. I think throughout the morning she did this at least half a dozen times! Whatever keeps him busy! After all of that Corey headed home so he could study as his two last finals were the following day. Jensen and my mom played and I layed in her bed all day. I don't think we went home until around 4:30 or 5! It was nice to spend time relaxing and I know my mom loves every minute she gets with Jensen.
Okay, now on to pictures!
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Week 22 and 23
The last week has been crazy and I completely forgot to post. Not much has changed though! I hit 23 weeks yesterday so I will write from last week up until today as a combined post.
I have gained about 22 pounds so far. Far more than I ever wanted to gain, but not much I can do about it. I am starting to feel it go into my thighs (DANG BACON!), but otherwise it all is in my belly and boobs. Yes, they are HUGE again and they never went back down after having Jensen! EEK
I no longer have any crazy cravings, but I am still loving bacon and probably eat way too much of it. At least I am not eating it with weird things like ice cream or pickles! I also go through spurts where I really want just one thing. Lately it has been Oreo cookies. I make sure to have a bit of milk with them and only let myself have a few a day (like 3 or 4 max).
I honestly have not been feeling so great these past two weeks. I went into the doctor on Friday the 11th because I was having this really weird sharp pain in my pelvic area and it felt like knives. Dr. Brown did a complete check-up since I was supposed to go in the following Tuesday anyway. He said everything looked fine, but that my pelvic bone wasn't staying connected like it should due to the hormone Relaxin. He said it is working a little too well so my pelvic bone (the two pieces held together by a ligament) are not wanting to work together as the ligament has been stretched from the hormone. It can cause my pelvic bone to shift slightly and get locked into a different spot that makes it incredibly painful to do just about anything. He just suggested to relax (HAHA) and take some Tylenol.
The following week I was in so much pain that by that Thursday I called in and talked to Deb and she referred me to a physical therapist in Draper. I saw him the next day and he was really nice. The PT consists (so far) of heat packs, low back massage as my hips also really hurt, stretches that are controlled by the PT, and ice. I am there for about 1.5-2 hours at a time. Yesterday was my second time going and I have to say I am in so much pain today that I am about to lose it. It is between sore and just shear pain. I would love to go home, but I need every ounce of PTO for physical therapy and for when Hayden arrives. The pain will probably not go away or at least the problem won't until after I give birth and the relaxin hormone leaves my body. It is going to be a long 4 months!
Last weekend was Easter and although I was in a lot of pain, we still had a fun weekend. I will do a seperate post on Easter and include pictures.
Things are moving right along with my job and hopefully my promotion that will hopefully be in effective in just over a month (June 1st is the goal). I absolutely love my leader and I can't imagine not working here. I love my job so much that I just tell myself to push through the pain and I stick it out.
Not much else is new. Just trying to do what I can to take it easy. Corey just wrapped up finals this week for his Spring semester. His busiest semester yet with 17 credit hours and he has an A in all classes and could potentially end with a 4.0 GPA for the semester. Due to his good grades he has already been receiving he received a summer scholarship from Weber to cover tuition for the summer semester as long as he takes 12 credit hours. I am so proud of my husband! He is incredibly dedicated and it is so fun to see someone's untapped potential after being together for 7+ years. His hard work is sure to pay off with a fantastic job in the next few years when he is ready to enter into his field.
Okay, I need to get back to work, and this post is huge. I will write about Easter later :)
I have gained about 22 pounds so far. Far more than I ever wanted to gain, but not much I can do about it. I am starting to feel it go into my thighs (DANG BACON!), but otherwise it all is in my belly and boobs. Yes, they are HUGE again and they never went back down after having Jensen! EEK
I no longer have any crazy cravings, but I am still loving bacon and probably eat way too much of it. At least I am not eating it with weird things like ice cream or pickles! I also go through spurts where I really want just one thing. Lately it has been Oreo cookies. I make sure to have a bit of milk with them and only let myself have a few a day (like 3 or 4 max).
I honestly have not been feeling so great these past two weeks. I went into the doctor on Friday the 11th because I was having this really weird sharp pain in my pelvic area and it felt like knives. Dr. Brown did a complete check-up since I was supposed to go in the following Tuesday anyway. He said everything looked fine, but that my pelvic bone wasn't staying connected like it should due to the hormone Relaxin. He said it is working a little too well so my pelvic bone (the two pieces held together by a ligament) are not wanting to work together as the ligament has been stretched from the hormone. It can cause my pelvic bone to shift slightly and get locked into a different spot that makes it incredibly painful to do just about anything. He just suggested to relax (HAHA) and take some Tylenol.
The following week I was in so much pain that by that Thursday I called in and talked to Deb and she referred me to a physical therapist in Draper. I saw him the next day and he was really nice. The PT consists (so far) of heat packs, low back massage as my hips also really hurt, stretches that are controlled by the PT, and ice. I am there for about 1.5-2 hours at a time. Yesterday was my second time going and I have to say I am in so much pain today that I am about to lose it. It is between sore and just shear pain. I would love to go home, but I need every ounce of PTO for physical therapy and for when Hayden arrives. The pain will probably not go away or at least the problem won't until after I give birth and the relaxin hormone leaves my body. It is going to be a long 4 months!
Last weekend was Easter and although I was in a lot of pain, we still had a fun weekend. I will do a seperate post on Easter and include pictures.
Things are moving right along with my job and hopefully my promotion that will hopefully be in effective in just over a month (June 1st is the goal). I absolutely love my leader and I can't imagine not working here. I love my job so much that I just tell myself to push through the pain and I stick it out.
Not much else is new. Just trying to do what I can to take it easy. Corey just wrapped up finals this week for his Spring semester. His busiest semester yet with 17 credit hours and he has an A in all classes and could potentially end with a 4.0 GPA for the semester. Due to his good grades he has already been receiving he received a summer scholarship from Weber to cover tuition for the summer semester as long as he takes 12 credit hours. I am so proud of my husband! He is incredibly dedicated and it is so fun to see someone's untapped potential after being together for 7+ years. His hard work is sure to pay off with a fantastic job in the next few years when he is ready to enter into his field.
Okay, I need to get back to work, and this post is huge. I will write about Easter later :)
....And the door got in the way, mom!
On Tuesday night (4/22/14) Jensen was helping Corey gather up the garbage in the house as it was the typical garbage night. Jensen always wants to run in front of you and yells "me first" on a regular basis. Jensen was running from the master bedroom to his room (which is just outside our room) and didn't quite make it into his room and smack straight into his bedroom door jam. I was down the hall but heard the loud thump and then lots of crying. Corey immediately grabbed him and Jensen was yelling for me so I grabbed him. I sat down with him and he put his head into my chest so I hadn't looked over him yet and neither had Corey. In the midst of his screaming I lifted him to look him over when I saw a HUGE goose egg right on his forehead. It was the scariest thing I have ever seen. I screamed for Corey who was still gathering up garbage and he ran to me, saw Jensen, grabbed him, and ran to the car. We didn't think twice, he needed to be seen by a doctor.
We jumped into the car and I sat with Jensen in the back and called my mom because I needed to find out where I could take him. Although we have a hospital directly across the street my insurance isn't accepted there, so I we ran to Draper to the Urgent Care. He would not stop crying, yelling for mama, and saying "go home". He clearly did not want to go the doctors. Corey looked VERY panicked the entire drive. When we got there Jensen would not let me put him down, let Corey hold him, and he wouldn't let me even sit with him. Just stand and cuddle. We got all signed in, but it took almost an hour to be seen.
FINALLY! We saw a PA and she said that he hit a major blood vessel in his forehead so that is why it was so bad and why it was that big that fast. She said the huge bump will go away, but he can have a big bruise for a while and possibly a black eye from the blood in his bump draining into his face. The tried to check his eyes for a concussion but he wouldn't open his eyes and wouldn't stop crying. They told us what to do (which we checked at home) to make sure he was okay. Otherwise they said he was fine, used an ace bandage to wrap a big ice pack to his forehead, and sent us home.
When we got home it was well past his bed time so we put him in pajamas and watched cartoons. He wouldn't settle down (stop crying and fussing) and I realized it was probably because he was experiencing the worst headache ever! Corey gave him some Tylenol and he was out for the night quickly after. He was still asleep when I left for work the next day, but by last night he looked so much better. Here is a picture of him in the car on the way to Urgent Care and then a picture of him 24 hours later. SO MUCH BETTER! His bruise is turning different colors, but the huge bump is almost gone already! Such a tough boy. Tougher than his mama, that's for sure!
We jumped into the car and I sat with Jensen in the back and called my mom because I needed to find out where I could take him. Although we have a hospital directly across the street my insurance isn't accepted there, so I we ran to Draper to the Urgent Care. He would not stop crying, yelling for mama, and saying "go home". He clearly did not want to go the doctors. Corey looked VERY panicked the entire drive. When we got there Jensen would not let me put him down, let Corey hold him, and he wouldn't let me even sit with him. Just stand and cuddle. We got all signed in, but it took almost an hour to be seen.
FINALLY! We saw a PA and she said that he hit a major blood vessel in his forehead so that is why it was so bad and why it was that big that fast. She said the huge bump will go away, but he can have a big bruise for a while and possibly a black eye from the blood in his bump draining into his face. The tried to check his eyes for a concussion but he wouldn't open his eyes and wouldn't stop crying. They told us what to do (which we checked at home) to make sure he was okay. Otherwise they said he was fine, used an ace bandage to wrap a big ice pack to his forehead, and sent us home.
When we got home it was well past his bed time so we put him in pajamas and watched cartoons. He wouldn't settle down (stop crying and fussing) and I realized it was probably because he was experiencing the worst headache ever! Corey gave him some Tylenol and he was out for the night quickly after. He was still asleep when I left for work the next day, but by last night he looked so much better. Here is a picture of him in the car on the way to Urgent Care and then a picture of him 24 hours later. SO MUCH BETTER! His bruise is turning different colors, but the huge bump is almost gone already! Such a tough boy. Tougher than his mama, that's for sure!
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Week 21
How far along? 21 weeks as of yesterday (April 9th)
Total weight gain? It has fluctuated a bit in the last 2-3 days. I weighed in yesterday at 171. That is 20 lbs gained already!
Maternity clothes? Of course
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep? Some nights better than others. I passed out last night I was so tired!
Movement? Not feeling a lot today, but she is pretty calm during the day.
Labor signs? Nope. Lots of cramping this past week, probably from ligaments streching
Best moment this week? It has nothing to do with the baby. Things are going great with work and I am up for a promotion and hopefully soon. Also, the weather has gotten really nice this week and we are spending more time outside as a family. I love it!
Food cravings? I love Oreos right now. I crave them at night with milk.
Anything making you queasy? The usual - I am still having to take Diclegis. Still sick most of the day
Gender? GIRL
Wedding ring on or off? On
Miss anything? No. Nothing in particular or at least right now.
General mood? Pretty happy and then grumpy when I am super tired or get these bad cramp feelings
Symptoms? Just the cramping.
Belly button in or out? Half in and half out still
Looking forward to… My doctor's appointment next week. Next check is on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Week 20
Total weight gain? A lot! I am at 170 lbs which means I have gained 19 so far
Maternity clothes? A must. I need to go buy more t-shirts I think. Ready to wear all the summer ones I bought for Puerto Rico but it is still too cold here
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep? Only with my huge pillow
Movement? Yes - finally feeling her move on the outside, but not a lot. She is much calmer than Jensen was at this stage.
Labor signs? None - thank goodness
Best moment this week? Feeling Hayden kick on the outside. I tried to grab Corey's hand, but she stopped moving. Also, Whitney (my leader) brought me nearly $300 worth of baby formula for free! I never used this brand, but I read that it is good. I will feel less stressed with nursing knowing that if I can't keep up when I come back to work that I am already set with formula for a few months
Food cravings? I stopped craving certain types of food this past week or so. I am just always hungry
Anything making you queasy? Just about everything. I really hate brushing my teeth. I am still pretty nauseated all the time and still taking Diclegis at least 2x a day
Gender? GIRL! Hayden Brooke
Wedding ring on or off? On
Miss anything? Having energy. I was hoping to feel better and have more energy by now.
General mood? Pretty happy. I love knowing we are having a girl!
Symptoms? Cramping. I remember this with Jensen and that it happens with growth spurts of baby and my belly.
Belly button in or out? In between
Looking forward to… shopping! My mom bought a few things for Hayden over the weekend including a really cute grey chevron crib bumper. I am anxious to create a very cute nursery on the other half of my bedroom.
Potty Training Jensen
I decided it was finally time to potty train my cute little Ninja Turtle so I went to Jackie for advice. She had just trained Glavin and he was doing so well. She emailed me the book she used - 3 Day Potty Training. I read through it, made Jensen a potty chart on a poster board, washed all of his character underwear, and bought him a big book of Ninja Turtle stickers. We were set!
The Saturday following my ultrasound (29th) was the first day of potty training. Needless to say there were a few tears on Jensen's end because he just wasn't having it. He only had 4 accidents that day, but wet that night and during nap. Sunday he had 2 accidents, dry at nap, and wet again that night. Monday I was on my own with him (Corey had to go to work) but we were down to 1 accident and dry during nap! It took a few more days until he stayed dry all night, but we are doing much better! He is so cute too - he doesn't tell you has to go "pee or potty" but he says "uh oh" and runs to the bathroom. When I am home with him we have yet to have an accident. I took him to get his pictures done on Saturday at Camera Shy with my mom and I took his potty seat with us. He managed to go potty there twice! We went running around all morning and he didn't have an accident! After about 5 days he was staying dry during the day and night. Corey says that he has a few accidents at his parents house, but I am not sure why. We will get there though. Now we need to get him to go poop on the potty. He tell us "poop" so we run to the bathroom, he sits there, cries, and then wants to get done. He has had a few poop accidents in his underwear, but we will get there. I am hoping sooner rather than later. At least we are out of diapers!!!!
A type too - we used Baby Legs (leg warmers). He hates to be naked and have bare legs so I bought a few pair of boy looking Baby Legs. He loved them and it was much easier to get him dressed and undressed while potty training. They say to only keep them in a shirt and underwear, but that wasn't cutting it. He cried he didn't have pants on until I put these on!
Here are a few cute pictures of him going potty and his potty chart. We had 3 full days (cooped up) inside and enjoyed a lot of snuggly time together. I was definitely ready to get back to work on Tuesday that week! Oh and here is a picture of my close-to 20 week belly and my exhausted potty training look.
The Saturday following my ultrasound (29th) was the first day of potty training. Needless to say there were a few tears on Jensen's end because he just wasn't having it. He only had 4 accidents that day, but wet that night and during nap. Sunday he had 2 accidents, dry at nap, and wet again that night. Monday I was on my own with him (Corey had to go to work) but we were down to 1 accident and dry during nap! It took a few more days until he stayed dry all night, but we are doing much better! He is so cute too - he doesn't tell you has to go "pee or potty" but he says "uh oh" and runs to the bathroom. When I am home with him we have yet to have an accident. I took him to get his pictures done on Saturday at Camera Shy with my mom and I took his potty seat with us. He managed to go potty there twice! We went running around all morning and he didn't have an accident! After about 5 days he was staying dry during the day and night. Corey says that he has a few accidents at his parents house, but I am not sure why. We will get there though. Now we need to get him to go poop on the potty. He tell us "poop" so we run to the bathroom, he sits there, cries, and then wants to get done. He has had a few poop accidents in his underwear, but we will get there. I am hoping sooner rather than later. At least we are out of diapers!!!!
A type too - we used Baby Legs (leg warmers). He hates to be naked and have bare legs so I bought a few pair of boy looking Baby Legs. He loved them and it was much easier to get him dressed and undressed while potty training. They say to only keep them in a shirt and underwear, but that wasn't cutting it. He cried he didn't have pants on until I put these on!
Here are a few cute pictures of him going potty and his potty chart. We had 3 full days (cooped up) inside and enjoyed a lot of snuggly time together. I was definitely ready to get back to work on Tuesday that week! Oh and here is a picture of my close-to 20 week belly and my exhausted potty training look.
Week 18 and 19 and a name!
So, I missed week 18, but that is because I had just gotten back from Puerto Rico and to be honest I was a bit behind in the everyday life.... trying to get laundry done, spend time with my family, and of course getting back to work.
Week 18:
Still feeling sick and taking Diclegis
Successfully (haha) gaining a pound a week
I can feel baby kick, but only on the inside
I love burritos (bean and cheese) and french fries. Probably good I try to make dinner every night so I don't give in to my cravings.
I saw Dr. B yesterday for my monthly check-up and everything went perfect. My blood pressure is perfect. These appointments are always really fast. The fun thing about this one is that Jensen went with me. I had taken the day off (day after my trip) to spend with him but we had to be to the doctors by 8:30am. Jensen did so well and just sat in the chair behind me the entire time. He was so calm and patient! I love that little man!
I am already to week 21 tomorrow so I can't remember everything about week 18
Week 19:
Not much new this week. Right on the day of week 19 (Wednesday the 26th) I planned to go to prenatal yoga at Yoga Path in Draper where I use to go, but I ended up so sick. The hard nights of sleeping hit this past week and I was going to bed way too late. I would be fine until early afternoon and then I was ready to crash for the night. I think it finally hit that day! I had to go home, go straight to bed, and not eat dinner, help with Jensen, etc. I was so exhausted I was sick! I felt much better the next day!
On Friday the 28th we had our ultrasound and found out we were expecting a baby girl! Needless to say I was ecstatic - I went to Target on my lunch and found 4 girly onesies for this baby. Corey agreed on my girl name! Please welcome.... Hayden Brooke Paskett!
Week 18:
Still feeling sick and taking Diclegis
Successfully (haha) gaining a pound a week
I can feel baby kick, but only on the inside
I love burritos (bean and cheese) and french fries. Probably good I try to make dinner every night so I don't give in to my cravings.
I saw Dr. B yesterday for my monthly check-up and everything went perfect. My blood pressure is perfect. These appointments are always really fast. The fun thing about this one is that Jensen went with me. I had taken the day off (day after my trip) to spend with him but we had to be to the doctors by 8:30am. Jensen did so well and just sat in the chair behind me the entire time. He was so calm and patient! I love that little man!
I am already to week 21 tomorrow so I can't remember everything about week 18
Week 19:
Not much new this week. Right on the day of week 19 (Wednesday the 26th) I planned to go to prenatal yoga at Yoga Path in Draper where I use to go, but I ended up so sick. The hard nights of sleeping hit this past week and I was going to bed way too late. I would be fine until early afternoon and then I was ready to crash for the night. I think it finally hit that day! I had to go home, go straight to bed, and not eat dinner, help with Jensen, etc. I was so exhausted I was sick! I felt much better the next day!
On Friday the 28th we had our ultrasound and found out we were expecting a baby girl! Needless to say I was ecstatic - I went to Target on my lunch and found 4 girly onesies for this baby. Corey agreed on my girl name! Please welcome.... Hayden Brooke Paskett!
Friday, April 4, 2014
Ultrasound... and It's a....
GIRL!
That's right! We had our ultrasound on Friday, March 28th and we are having a baby girl. I have had the name Hayden Brooke stuck in my heard for the better part of a decade so we already have her name! I am ready to shop and buy every pink thing imaginable. Here is one of the ultrasound shots - it's a girl!
That's right! We had our ultrasound on Friday, March 28th and we are having a baby girl. I have had the name Hayden Brooke stuck in my heard for the better part of a decade so we already have her name! I am ready to shop and buy every pink thing imaginable. Here is one of the ultrasound shots - it's a girl!
Puerto Rico
I realized it has been just shy of a month since I have last posted. Time flies faster than I would like it! I realized the last time I posted I was getting ready to leave for Puerto Rico so I figured I should share that first.
My mom celebrated her 20th anniverary with CHG in August of 2013 and as one of the awards she received, she received a trip to President's Club. This year was Puerto Rico and she was gracious enough to take me! The flights were long, exhausting, and the worst part about the trip. Everything else was perfect, beautiful, calm, and serene. I really missed my family, but it so nice to get away for a few days, relax, and focus on my baby.
My mom and I definitely kept busy while we were there, but nothing too crazy. The first day we go there around noon and we had to wait for our room to be ready so we just mingled in the lobby area with other CHG employees. Our room was ready pretty quick so we went up, changed into shorts!, and went out to the pool area to have lunch. We walked around the grounds a little, but we were so exhausted we went to our room and napped. We woke up in time to have dinner, so we ordered room service (pizza and a salad to share) and went right back to sleep. We were like zombies that first day from trying to take a red-eye flight and not being able to sleep! We slept well that night and glad we arrived early to sleep so we could be ready for the next day!
Friday morning was so much fun! We put on some summer clothes and joined the CHG clan for an amazing breakfast with some really cool street performers and a guy who was cutting actual coconuts for coconut milk. My mom and I tried it and hated it, but it was cute to hold! We then ventured off for the remainder of the day in Old San Juan forts, etc. We took the city bus downtown and then took a free trolley to the top of Old San Juan and worked our way. The top is a lot of old forts and when you get to the bottom there are ton of shops and restaurants and tourist stores to check out. We spent most of the day just walking down so we grabbed some food, headed back for dinner, and we ended up back down there on our last day.
Saturday we hung out at the private beach in these awesome chairs with an umbrella that the pool staff set up for you! We ordered lunch at the beach and just took it easy. That night was the Awards Gala so we wanted to stick close and make sure we had enough time for the both of us to shower and get ready (we only washed our hair that one day!). The awards were really nice and my mom got an awesome glass award.
Sunday we went to the rainforest with Susie and her husband Glen. It was gorgeous to hike next to such beautiful flowers and trees that were growing bananas! I have never seen anything like it. We were gone for about a half day and Glen was nice enough to rent a car and drive us there. Once we took the car back we took a few minute break at the hotel and then we went back to Old San Juan to shop and eat dinner with Susie and Glen via the city bus. It was so cheap to take the bus vs a cab and it was pretty easy to figure out the system there. I was craving a burrito the ENTIRE time we were there so I finally got a burrito for dinner! We got back at a decent time and decided it was best to start packing. The trip went too fast!
Monday was a travel day and we had to be in the lobby around 10 or 11 (can't remember now) so we woke up, ate breakfast, and finished packing. Then we headed out to sit at the pool, take a few more pictures, and leave. The trip went so fast, but it was so amazing. We were always eating such great food - from Starbucks in the morning with the breakfast CHG provided, to great lunches in San Juan to dinners at the resort we were staying at. The steakhouse was one of my favorite dinners, but never would I be able to afford that again. My mom paid for everything so I tried to pick up coffee here and there haha! I owe her a VERY good Mother's Day gift.
Since this post is getting way too long here are some pictures I took on my phone. Glen and Susie had their camera and took HUNDREDS of pictures and shared them with us. My mom has the USB drive so I need to borrow it and load the pictures to my computer.
Rainforest
Top of Old San Juan
The view of the private beach from our room
Our room at Caribe Hilton
Street Performers at Breakfast
Coconut Guy at Breakfast
On the Trolley to Old San Juan
Old San Juan street
Awards Gala Dinner
Shopping at Coach and Dooney
View from the outdoor Starbucks - Last day here
Rainforest - 17.5 weeks pregnant
Rainforest
My mom celebrated her 20th anniverary with CHG in August of 2013 and as one of the awards she received, she received a trip to President's Club. This year was Puerto Rico and she was gracious enough to take me! The flights were long, exhausting, and the worst part about the trip. Everything else was perfect, beautiful, calm, and serene. I really missed my family, but it so nice to get away for a few days, relax, and focus on my baby.
My mom and I definitely kept busy while we were there, but nothing too crazy. The first day we go there around noon and we had to wait for our room to be ready so we just mingled in the lobby area with other CHG employees. Our room was ready pretty quick so we went up, changed into shorts!, and went out to the pool area to have lunch. We walked around the grounds a little, but we were so exhausted we went to our room and napped. We woke up in time to have dinner, so we ordered room service (pizza and a salad to share) and went right back to sleep. We were like zombies that first day from trying to take a red-eye flight and not being able to sleep! We slept well that night and glad we arrived early to sleep so we could be ready for the next day!
Friday morning was so much fun! We put on some summer clothes and joined the CHG clan for an amazing breakfast with some really cool street performers and a guy who was cutting actual coconuts for coconut milk. My mom and I tried it and hated it, but it was cute to hold! We then ventured off for the remainder of the day in Old San Juan forts, etc. We took the city bus downtown and then took a free trolley to the top of Old San Juan and worked our way. The top is a lot of old forts and when you get to the bottom there are ton of shops and restaurants and tourist stores to check out. We spent most of the day just walking down so we grabbed some food, headed back for dinner, and we ended up back down there on our last day.
Saturday we hung out at the private beach in these awesome chairs with an umbrella that the pool staff set up for you! We ordered lunch at the beach and just took it easy. That night was the Awards Gala so we wanted to stick close and make sure we had enough time for the both of us to shower and get ready (we only washed our hair that one day!). The awards were really nice and my mom got an awesome glass award.
Sunday we went to the rainforest with Susie and her husband Glen. It was gorgeous to hike next to such beautiful flowers and trees that were growing bananas! I have never seen anything like it. We were gone for about a half day and Glen was nice enough to rent a car and drive us there. Once we took the car back we took a few minute break at the hotel and then we went back to Old San Juan to shop and eat dinner with Susie and Glen via the city bus. It was so cheap to take the bus vs a cab and it was pretty easy to figure out the system there. I was craving a burrito the ENTIRE time we were there so I finally got a burrito for dinner! We got back at a decent time and decided it was best to start packing. The trip went too fast!
Monday was a travel day and we had to be in the lobby around 10 or 11 (can't remember now) so we woke up, ate breakfast, and finished packing. Then we headed out to sit at the pool, take a few more pictures, and leave. The trip went so fast, but it was so amazing. We were always eating such great food - from Starbucks in the morning with the breakfast CHG provided, to great lunches in San Juan to dinners at the resort we were staying at. The steakhouse was one of my favorite dinners, but never would I be able to afford that again. My mom paid for everything so I tried to pick up coffee here and there haha! I owe her a VERY good Mother's Day gift.
Since this post is getting way too long here are some pictures I took on my phone. Glen and Susie had their camera and took HUNDREDS of pictures and shared them with us. My mom has the USB drive so I need to borrow it and load the pictures to my computer.
Rainforest Top of Old San JuanThe view of the private beach from our roomOur room at Caribe HiltonStreet Performers at BreakfastCoconut Guy at BreakfastOn the Trolley to Old San JuanOld San Juan streetAwards Gala DinnerShopping at Coach and DooneyView from the outdoor Starbucks - Last day hereRainforest - 17.5 weeks pregnantRainforest Friday, March 7, 2014
HI-YA!
I just posted two days ago that I can feel little "flutters" but nothing crazy. Well, go figure that afternoon (right around lunch time) baby started kicking like a ninja! I think I have another very active baby on my hands - just like Jensen. Maybe planning a c-section is for the best. Knowing that Jensen was as ninja baby and got wrapped in his umbilical cord mutliple times- the same thing is probably happening to this little one!
I love these movements and sometimes it really catches me off guard. I can't help but put a little a face and keep moving on with my day
I love these movements and sometimes it really catches me off guard. I can't help but put a little a face and keep moving on with my day
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Week 16 has arrived!
So, here I am at 16 weeks today, still pregnant, still sick, but so happy! My belly is sticking out, I get the confused "I wonder if she is pregnant" look and I just smile. I decided to steal these questions from a friend who did this weekly when she was pregnant.
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Here is a funny "status" I put on Facebook yesterday that truly describes cravings vs what I am actually eating:
If I didn't have a family to feed I would eat a box of thin mints for dinner. #damncookies #pregnancycravings #feedme #girlscoutcookieshavearrived
Here is a picture of my belly from last week at 15 weeks and about 2 days. It is even bigger this week!
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How far along? 16 weeks today (March 5th)
Total weight gain? 10 pounds. I am 1-2 over where I "should be", but that is okay. I am sure it will even out like it did with Jensen
Maternity clothes? Yes! I have been wearing the jeans for weeks and just pulled out all my maternity clothes from my first pregnancy last weekend. I am wearing the shirts this week. Also, I bought a lot of new clothes for my trip to Puerto Rico next week!
Stretch marks? No new ones!
Sleep? As much as I can. I am always tired and try to fall asleep by 9. I also have an insanely hard time waking up in the morning.
Sleep? As much as I can. I am always tired and try to fall asleep by 9. I also have an insanely hard time waking up in the morning.
Movement? I can finally feel the little flutters as of the past few days. I felt some stronger movements last night but not sure it was gas or not. I ate a lot of pizza for dinner! For now, I am happy I feel those little flutter feelings right before I go to sleep.
Labor signs? Nope! My ligaments are stretching though which I know is a good sign for what is to come
Best moment this week? I haven't really had one yet. I LOVE when Jensen touches my belly as he knows his sibling is in there growing and getting strong. He doesn't fully understand, but I know he gets the idea.
Food cravings? Bacon! I dreamed about bacon last night and mixing it with tuna fish. Yes, it's a good indicator you are pregnant when foods that shouldn't go together suddenly do. I also can't get enough eggs right now and I love bread. I've been trying to eat more healthy though and stick to breakfast made from home, packing a lunch for my mom and I, and eating something from home for dinner. Trying to avoid too much processed food and fast food. I gotta keep this weight gain steady!
Anything making you queasy? Nothing in particular. I am still sick in the evenings like I have been early on. I am still taking Diclegis 3x a day and that seems to help.
Gender? Not sure yet, but can't wait to find out! My next appointment is on Tuesday, March 18th when I will be 18 weeks. Dr. B will then schedule my ultrasound for a week later. We have invited the grandma's to come again and find out with us. They are both incredibly excited to be a part of it again.
Wedding ring on or off? On. I actually wore it my entire pregnancy with Jensen and hope to with this one too.
Miss anything? Vodka. Let's not lie here... a few weekends a month I would make one redbull and vodka drink to calm me down and unwind from the crazy week. It definitely doesn't sound good to me, but after a crazy week I do miss it a little. I am still eating sushi and drinking coffee and small amounts of caffeine, so I can't say I miss those!
General mood? Um... this changes about every 20 minutes. I try to keep it in check, but the mood swings are in full force here. I try to think VERY hard before speaking to make sure I am being rational.
Symptoms? I am starting to get that round ligament pain and siactic pain. And of course I am still nauseated every night. The siactic pain got really bad with Jensen and after I had him it never really went away. At this point though I know good yoga stretches to help the pain. Nothing much to complain about!
Belly button in or out? Half way in and out. Funny how that started so early this time!
Looking forward to… Going to Puerto Rico next week with my mom! I leave in a week and will be gone for 5 days! I will miss Jensen and Corey and Dakota, but I am excited to have a nice relaxing weekend away in some very warm weather. Here is a funny "status" I put on Facebook yesterday that truly describes cravings vs what I am actually eating:
If I didn't have a family to feed I would eat a box of thin mints for dinner. #damncookies #pregnancycravings #feedme #girlscoutcookieshavearrived
Here is a picture of my belly from last week at 15 weeks and about 2 days. It is even bigger this week!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Week 14 has finally arrived!
I am finally in my 2nd trimester (well, in 2 days) and I finally feeling a bit better. I still have a few rough days and I am still exhausted, but hoping all of that will pass soon.
I am eating like a cow and have gained 6 pounds so far. I should probably back off all the cheeseburgers, fries, baked potatoes, and bagels, but right now that is all that sounds good. Oh and eggs - I can't get enough of breakfast food right now. I still eat a pretty balanced 5 days a week with protein and a vegetable. For now, that will just have to be enough!
Jensen is obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I am not sure if I posted about this already or not as it has been going on since just before Christmas. Well, I think he liked them a few months ago and now it is an obsession. He yells out "Hi-ya!" ALL THE TIME, won't let you change him out of one TMNT shirt for another (yes, we now have a collection thanks to family), and he has all the turtles in 4 different sizes, plus the bad guys and a ton of movies and old TV series on DVD. It is hilarious to watch him play with Corey and I know Corey is loving just as much (if not more) than Jensen. Corey LOVED the Turtles growing up so he gets to relive some of his past. Corey and I got a decent tax return this year so we decided to take Jensen to Target last night. He ended up with another Turtle, Turtle pajamas, and light-up Turtle shoes. Spoiled kid! Here is a picture from Valentine's Day - my Grandma Barbara brought him 2 new TMNT shirts and he is holding one up. Sorry it is blurry - this kid does not hold still anymore!
This weekend was also really fun to spend with family and friends and Jensen and I got a chance to go see Corey's school (Weber University). Corey had to take a test on Saturday and we decided to join him and walk around campus until he was done. It's a really nice building! Then we went to Layton Mall to walk around and grab a bite to eat in the food court. Then we went home, napped (both Jensen and I of course) and then when we were up we packed Jensen up and dropped him off at my in-laws for the night. Corey and I then bought our baby's crib and then went to the Pixies Concert. I must admit, people watching at the concert was my favorite part! Here is a picture of the crib we bought. I am obsessed! I then plan to paint my old dresser turquoise/teal (here is an idea of what it will look like). I love grey and turquoise together and think it can go either way. I plan to add light pink and red if a girl and navy blue if it is a boy. So excited!
I am eating like a cow and have gained 6 pounds so far. I should probably back off all the cheeseburgers, fries, baked potatoes, and bagels, but right now that is all that sounds good. Oh and eggs - I can't get enough of breakfast food right now. I still eat a pretty balanced 5 days a week with protein and a vegetable. For now, that will just have to be enough!
Jensen is obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I am not sure if I posted about this already or not as it has been going on since just before Christmas. Well, I think he liked them a few months ago and now it is an obsession. He yells out "Hi-ya!" ALL THE TIME, won't let you change him out of one TMNT shirt for another (yes, we now have a collection thanks to family), and he has all the turtles in 4 different sizes, plus the bad guys and a ton of movies and old TV series on DVD. It is hilarious to watch him play with Corey and I know Corey is loving just as much (if not more) than Jensen. Corey LOVED the Turtles growing up so he gets to relive some of his past. Corey and I got a decent tax return this year so we decided to take Jensen to Target last night. He ended up with another Turtle, Turtle pajamas, and light-up Turtle shoes. Spoiled kid! Here is a picture from Valentine's Day - my Grandma Barbara brought him 2 new TMNT shirts and he is holding one up. Sorry it is blurry - this kid does not hold still anymore!
This weekend was also really fun to spend with family and friends and Jensen and I got a chance to go see Corey's school (Weber University). Corey had to take a test on Saturday and we decided to join him and walk around campus until he was done. It's a really nice building! Then we went to Layton Mall to walk around and grab a bite to eat in the food court. Then we went home, napped (both Jensen and I of course) and then when we were up we packed Jensen up and dropped him off at my in-laws for the night. Corey and I then bought our baby's crib and then went to the Pixies Concert. I must admit, people watching at the concert was my favorite part! Here is a picture of the crib we bought. I am obsessed! I then plan to paint my old dresser turquoise/teal (here is an idea of what it will look like). I love grey and turquoise together and think it can go either way. I plan to add light pink and red if a girl and navy blue if it is a boy. So excited!
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Week 11 and sick {again}
I hit 11 weeks yesterday and since Monday I have been sick with a cold. Jensen was feeling sick over the weekend and on Monday he seemed pretty awful so I took a half day off work to take care of him. Go figure - the mama got his cold after that afternoon! Other than having an awful cold (and not taking anything but Tylenol) I am doing pretty well. I do not feel as sick, although I think the medicine is just working really well. I am afraid to stop taking it yet. I am sure one day the nauseous feeling will be completely gone and then I can finally stop taking it.
Not much else but feeling crummy. I have missed a lot of work this week which doesn't make me very happy. I was trying to accrue and save as much PTO as possible for when baby came. I probably can't miss any more time off and that would give me 11 full weeks.
Okay off to meetings, but just super fast update
Not much else but feeling crummy. I have missed a lot of work this week which doesn't make me very happy. I was trying to accrue and save as much PTO as possible for when baby came. I probably can't miss any more time off and that would give me 11 full weeks.
Okay off to meetings, but just super fast update
Friday, January 24, 2014
10 Week Super Fast Update
Work is super busy today and I always forget to blog at home. I thought I would quickly type out an update of this past week since Jensen had his 2 year old appt with Dr. O and I had my 10 week appt.
Jensen is doing well! Dr. O said he is right where he needs to be in terms of development. Jensen is in the 25th percentile for height and weight. He weighs 26.6 pounds and I believe was a little shy of 3 feet I believe. Somewhere around 34 inches I believe? I forgot already and it has only been a few days! He got a ton of shots and screamed like crazy. He wouldn't stop crying until we got outside. Poor baby. Nothing was making him happy. After shots he said "mean" and I asked if he was mad and he said YES! His shots made his legs sore and gave him a low grade fever for about 48 hours but he is just fine. He was already playing the same day like nothing happened.
My 10 week appt with Dr. B was yesterday (Thursday 1/23). Nothing new to report really. These early appointments are very basic. He went over my labs from my first appointment which everything came back as it should. I heard babies heart beat and that was it. Very simple! He was running late already first thing in the morning, but otherwise I think I was in the room for less than 15 minutes. At least these are fast appointments so I can get to work and not miss too much time.
GREAT NEWS! My employer rolled out a new maternity plan for 2014 and it will be well underway once I have this baby. 2 great things for me - 1. I get a free double electric breast pump thanks to ObamaCare. 2. I get 3 weeks paid maternity leave from CHG at 100% of my pay! That means if I want to take the full 12 weeks then I only need to find PTO/EIB for 9 weeks. I have been trying to play around with the calendar and my calculator to figure out how it is going to work. I think I will be able to easily take 11 full weeks at 100% of my pay. Much better than when I had Jensen. I only got paid for aboug 10 weeks and most of that was at 60% of my pay - short term disability. Now I don't even have to pay for short term disability if I need it now or in the future because my company pays for that too. Huge benefits upgrade for 2014 and just in time.
One piece of very bad news though - Dakota is really sick. She has been in heart failure for several months now. We have been doing a million tests and paying for 5 different medications that are costing a small fortune. December was a good month and the medicines all seemed to be working. She was playing and wasn't coughing, etc. Now, it is back and with a vengence. We have tried other medicines, uping dosages, etc. and nothing is working. The vet called me on Monday to tell me there is nothing else we can try. Corey and I have decided to keep her on all of the medicine until we decide that none of us can take it anymore and that she is suffering in one way or another. We just picked up a few months of medicine and spent $400! Eek! She can't play much without gasping for air, so I feel her quality of life is already declining. Corey and I will have to decide what our plan will be and what will be the final straw for us. For now we are just trying to keep her happy.
Jensen is doing well! Dr. O said he is right where he needs to be in terms of development. Jensen is in the 25th percentile for height and weight. He weighs 26.6 pounds and I believe was a little shy of 3 feet I believe. Somewhere around 34 inches I believe? I forgot already and it has only been a few days! He got a ton of shots and screamed like crazy. He wouldn't stop crying until we got outside. Poor baby. Nothing was making him happy. After shots he said "mean" and I asked if he was mad and he said YES! His shots made his legs sore and gave him a low grade fever for about 48 hours but he is just fine. He was already playing the same day like nothing happened.
My 10 week appt with Dr. B was yesterday (Thursday 1/23). Nothing new to report really. These early appointments are very basic. He went over my labs from my first appointment which everything came back as it should. I heard babies heart beat and that was it. Very simple! He was running late already first thing in the morning, but otherwise I think I was in the room for less than 15 minutes. At least these are fast appointments so I can get to work and not miss too much time.
GREAT NEWS! My employer rolled out a new maternity plan for 2014 and it will be well underway once I have this baby. 2 great things for me - 1. I get a free double electric breast pump thanks to ObamaCare. 2. I get 3 weeks paid maternity leave from CHG at 100% of my pay! That means if I want to take the full 12 weeks then I only need to find PTO/EIB for 9 weeks. I have been trying to play around with the calendar and my calculator to figure out how it is going to work. I think I will be able to easily take 11 full weeks at 100% of my pay. Much better than when I had Jensen. I only got paid for aboug 10 weeks and most of that was at 60% of my pay - short term disability. Now I don't even have to pay for short term disability if I need it now or in the future because my company pays for that too. Huge benefits upgrade for 2014 and just in time.
One piece of very bad news though - Dakota is really sick. She has been in heart failure for several months now. We have been doing a million tests and paying for 5 different medications that are costing a small fortune. December was a good month and the medicines all seemed to be working. She was playing and wasn't coughing, etc. Now, it is back and with a vengence. We have tried other medicines, uping dosages, etc. and nothing is working. The vet called me on Monday to tell me there is nothing else we can try. Corey and I have decided to keep her on all of the medicine until we decide that none of us can take it anymore and that she is suffering in one way or another. We just picked up a few months of medicine and spent $400! Eek! She can't play much without gasping for air, so I feel her quality of life is already declining. Corey and I will have to decide what our plan will be and what will be the final straw for us. For now we are just trying to keep her happy.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Announcement and 9 weeks
So, I had a friend (Courtney) make a cute shirt for Jensen two days before Christmas as a way to announce that I was pregnant and that Jensen was going to be big brother. I saw a cute design on Etsy, but sometimes I can't get myself to pay for that stuff! I contacted Courtney and she got it done just in time! I think it turned out really cute. I had him wear it on Christmas at my mom's house (immediate family already knew) and I took pictures. I figured once I was a little further along I would post the picture online. Well, I hit 9 weeks (today) and on Sunday I gave in and posted the picture on Facebook. All of my friends and family seemed very excited for us and loved the cute little boy making the announcement. This isn't the best picture, but it I still find it really cute.
I am finally starting to feel a bit better. There have been a few really bad days, but I am definitely not as sick as I was with the bug and I am not as sick as I was when I was pregnant with Jensen either. I threw up every day with Jensen and so far with this baby I have only thrown up 2-3 times and I had that bug then. I have a feeling that I am just going to stay feeling nauseated and crummy until my first trimester is up. I have no energy and could just close my eyes at any time during the day and fall asleep. I slept from 8pm until 6:30am last night and I am still ready for more sleep at 9:30 in the morning! Creating and growing a human life is literally exhausting!
I am getting so excited for my trip to Puerto Rico with my mom in March. I just had her order me a pair of coral colored capris yesterday. She said with the humidity I am not going to want to wear denim jeans. What a great excuse to go shopping! I am probably going to pull out all of my old maternity clothes this weekend and see what I want to wear again. I actually loved my maternity clothes and I am happy to wear all of them again. Most of them were just solid colors tops so they are still in style. I am sure I will buy a few outfits for the trip and then just use those as my new clothes for this pregnancy. If I go shopping it will be for essentials for this baby. I need to be better about my money this time around!
Okay - gotta get back to work. Figured I would just do a quick post. Can't believe I am already 9 weeks today! Next doctors appt is next Thursday and I am so excited. I can't wait to hear and see baby!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Signs you are pregnant
Of course from the obvious I have had a few things happen in the past few days that I have wanted to say outloud or on Facebook but I haven't announced my pregnancy to the world yet, so I will put them here.
I was watching the People's Choice Awards last night and I wasn't jealous of all those getting to meet the celebrities.... I got jealous when it was 10pm at night, the awards were over, they showed backstage.... and they were eating FROSTYS! Yes, Frostys from Wendys. I wanted one so bad I think I might have shed a few tears.
Oh and then there is going from having the major stomach flu (throw up and diarrhea for 6+ days straight) and then going to wanting to eat everything in site. My mind goes like this:
I want a bagel, oh wait- I want watermelon! Yes, watermelon! Oh wait, the bagel still sounds good. French fries!?
Yep, I ate a bagel this morning, I am currently eating watermelon (it is only 10:30am) and I am already thinking about lunch! Eating often makes me feel less sick.
Yes, I am finally getting my appetite back, but I am trying to take it easy. I ate yesterday which probably means I am going to go from diarrhea to constipated because my body hates me. At least I have an appetite and can drink water (with lemon)! Now to finish my watermelon and then water with metamucil haha!
I will have to add more funny things later but I gotta get back to work. Glad to actually be here and feel half normal again!
I was watching the People's Choice Awards last night and I wasn't jealous of all those getting to meet the celebrities.... I got jealous when it was 10pm at night, the awards were over, they showed backstage.... and they were eating FROSTYS! Yes, Frostys from Wendys. I wanted one so bad I think I might have shed a few tears.
Oh and then there is going from having the major stomach flu (throw up and diarrhea for 6+ days straight) and then going to wanting to eat everything in site. My mind goes like this:
I want a bagel, oh wait- I want watermelon! Yes, watermelon! Oh wait, the bagel still sounds good. French fries!?
Yep, I ate a bagel this morning, I am currently eating watermelon (it is only 10:30am) and I am already thinking about lunch! Eating often makes me feel less sick.
Yes, I am finally getting my appetite back, but I am trying to take it easy. I ate yesterday which probably means I am going to go from diarrhea to constipated because my body hates me. At least I have an appetite and can drink water (with lemon)! Now to finish my watermelon and then water with metamucil haha!
I will have to add more funny things later but I gotta get back to work. Glad to actually be here and feel half normal again!
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
8 week - Raspberry
Today marks 8 weeks and I feel like death! The past 7 days I have been down with the stomach flu and haven't done much except visit the bathroom. Thursday night (1/2) I started feeling sick and went to bed before dinner. Friday I woke up feeling a bit better, but left work at 10am I felt so sick. I didn't leave my room from Friday until Sunday. I don't even think I showered. I felt miserable. Monday I stayed home from work and logged in for a few hours. Tuesday I went to work for almost 4 hours but couldn't take it anymore. That was last night... I finally gave in yesterday and called Dr. B. He said I could take immodium and just about anything else OTC that I felt I needed. Being dehydrated was too risky for me and baby. I felt awful again around 5pm and finally gave in and took some medicine. Went to bed without dinner again (nor much food all day) and finally woke up feeling a bit better. I have managed to eat some oatmeal and a few pieces of watermelon. I am starting to feel sick again and it is only 10:30am. Hopefully I can make it all day!
The morning sickness isn't getting much better either. I have thrown up a few times but I think it is from the flu and not the pregnancy. It is hard to tell though. The Diclegis that Dr. B has me taking seems to work better than Zofran still and doesn't seem to have many (or no) side effects. I still feel nauseous all the time, but not throwing up every day like I did with Jensen. Hopefully by 13 or 14 weeks I feel better. 5 weeks to go. I can do this!
Not much else is new. Corey just started another school semester on Monday so this week has been intense for him. He works (almost) full-time and has a huge school load. Hopefully he gets a good system down after the first few weeks and it calms him down a little. Being this sick and tired isn't and it is worse when I feel like I am on my own.
The morning sickness isn't getting much better either. I have thrown up a few times but I think it is from the flu and not the pregnancy. It is hard to tell though. The Diclegis that Dr. B has me taking seems to work better than Zofran still and doesn't seem to have many (or no) side effects. I still feel nauseous all the time, but not throwing up every day like I did with Jensen. Hopefully by 13 or 14 weeks I feel better. 5 weeks to go. I can do this!
Not much else is new. Corey just started another school semester on Monday so this week has been intense for him. He works (almost) full-time and has a huge school load. Hopefully he gets a good system down after the first few weeks and it calms him down a little. Being this sick and tired isn't and it is worse when I feel like I am on my own.
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