Last Saturday was the baby shower my mom hosted for Jensen and I at Trio Cafe in Cottonwood. It was absolutely perfect and Jensen got so much stuff! The setting was perfect and it was exactly as I pictured it. I wanted everyone at the same table so we could all see each other, but be seated comfortably. My mom and Marissa had gotten there early and hung a cute banner and put out favors at the place settings. I had invited just over 20 people (including me and my momma) and 19 people were there. The huge table held 20 so it was perfect!
Jensen got some great gifts! Lots of clothes, some diapers, a boppy pillow (for feeding), his travel system and another car seat, bottles, blankets, diaper bag, lots of monkey decor for his room including lamp, clock, light switch cover, totes/baskets.
Corey and I got right to work that night as he put together the stroller and I went to town on everything else. I washed all the blankets and a load of colors and I can't believe how long it takes to put such small things away! Folding little onesies isn't as easy as I expected it to be! No wonder they say to wash some stuff before baby arrives!
This coming Saturday is my shower by Mama Jill and I really looking forward to it as well. She is catering Kneaders and I absolutely LOVE their sandwiches! My mom, Marissa, and Rylee are coming with.
This week I was going to meet with a pediatrician, Dr. Omura, but I decided to cancel it. I just asked a few questions to the receptionist and then had a co-worker who referred him answer the other ones. I just want to make sure I get Jensen a great doctor that all of us like. I got a massage with Ken last night so yet again I feel like I have been hit by a truck, but I am sure I will feel better tomorrow. My next doctor's appointment is this Friday -34 weeks today! I believe I go in two weeks again, at 36 weeks and then I start going once a week! I can't believe I am approaching the final stretch!
My school break will start 9/11 and that is what I am really counting down to. Classes have been rough and I feel like I am barely keeping up. Luckily I still have an A- in both, but it definitely hasn't been easy. I guess it is preparing me for what it will be like when I go back to school in October when Jensen is here. Not easy, but worth it.
Corey and I have been talking about trying for a house (again) around January and as much as I want a home I hope I am up for it. I was exhausted and frustrated the first time looking when we were planning our wedding. I can't imagine looking in the dead of winter, while working and going to school full time, and lugging Jensen around. Oh well, everything worth having comes at a price.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
If my body could talk
While I do say that I feel fabulous, because I do, I still feel a lot of aches and pains. I try not to complain about them as I signed up for this and I am trying to take it for everything it is worth. A lot of people can't get pregnant and they would probably do everything they could to feel the pains I feel now; to be where I am.
I have been extremely lucky not to have swelling, diabetes and other complications, but I still have a lot going on....
-I am getting a lot more headaches like I did in the first trimester. Not sure what causes this. Part of it may be that my posture is awful now and probably causing a lot more tension in my back/neck.
-I have some insane cramping in the front and back, but Dr. B assured me that they are BH contractions and they may become moer intense as time progresses. He also said it is due to babies growth and pressure on my hips/uterus.
-Hip pain. This one has to be one of the worst. I would think that by now my hips would stop hurting since they have become so wide already and I can't image them getting any bigger. I think it got worse when Jensen moved head-down.
-Sciatic pain. I take back the hip pain- this one is the worst. It starts in my lower back, through my butt, and down my leg. It is so sharp that I can't get comfortable and the pain won't go away. It even makes my leg numb.
-Leg cramps/Charlie Horses. These were really bad a few months ago and then calmed down, but they are back again. Luckily I have gotten used to them and they aren't happening as often as they were.
All of these pains are BEYOND worth it for getting an amazing little boy at the end. Jensen is far worth any pain I could experience to bring him into this world. I love you, Jensen, and I can't wait to meet you. 7 more weeks to go!
I have been extremely lucky not to have swelling, diabetes and other complications, but I still have a lot going on....
-I am getting a lot more headaches like I did in the first trimester. Not sure what causes this. Part of it may be that my posture is awful now and probably causing a lot more tension in my back/neck.
-I have some insane cramping in the front and back, but Dr. B assured me that they are BH contractions and they may become moer intense as time progresses. He also said it is due to babies growth and pressure on my hips/uterus.
-Hip pain. This one has to be one of the worst. I would think that by now my hips would stop hurting since they have become so wide already and I can't image them getting any bigger. I think it got worse when Jensen moved head-down.
-Sciatic pain. I take back the hip pain- this one is the worst. It starts in my lower back, through my butt, and down my leg. It is so sharp that I can't get comfortable and the pain won't go away. It even makes my leg numb.
-Leg cramps/Charlie Horses. These were really bad a few months ago and then calmed down, but they are back again. Luckily I have gotten used to them and they aren't happening as often as they were.
All of these pains are BEYOND worth it for getting an amazing little boy at the end. Jensen is far worth any pain I could experience to bring him into this world. I love you, Jensen, and I can't wait to meet you. 7 more weeks to go!
Monday, August 15, 2011
33 weeks
I can't believe this week marks week 33! Goes to show how time really flies
I had a doctors appointment last week and will continue to go every two weeks until 36 weeks when I start to go weekly. Last week the appointment went really well. I didn't gain any weight in two weeks, my blood pressure is still good, and baby is right on track. Dr. B and I are both very glad that I haven't experienced any swelling yet.
I am still seeing Ken every two weeks for massages and he is having to be more gentle in areas as I progress which sucks big time! The further along I get the more back/sciatic pain I get in and the less he can do to help. It is still definitely worth going! I have appointments scheduled with him until I am 38 weeks.
School is going pretty well, but very tiring. My science class (on the environment) is really boring and I am actually not doing that great in the class. I think I am avering B+ work. My humanities class (world religions) is going okay. I have no interest in these religions, but I am doing A to A- work in the class so I am not going to complain too much. I guess it is getting really hard to focus and remember things and that doesn't help for school work. Goes to show the dedication you have to have for this school! My school break if after these classes which ends on September 11th. I have four full weeks left until the break and then I plan to go back at the end of October.
My weekends have been packed with homework, family, pictures, more homework, and naps when I can squeeze them in. I haven't worked much on Jensen's room, but I plan to this week. Marissa finished his name sign and I am going to hang that this week. I also got some really cute monkey stickers to put above his crib and his dresser. I want to get those done this week as well. I think the only things I will personally need to buy/make are a tall lamp for the corner of his room and a car seat canopy to keep at the cold/wind/and creepy germy people.
This week should be pretty slow, but on Saturday is my baby shower from my mom. I am SOOOO Excited! We are doing it at the Trio restaurant by my office, which is one of my favorite places to eat. They have the best BLT sandwich and tomato soup. Right now it looks like about 20 of us will be there including me. The following week will be my shower thrown by Jill at her house and I think we are going to make a quilt for Jensen which sounds so fun and so cute!
Next week I have a doctors appt with Dr. B on Friday and that Tuesday I have an appointment to meet with Dr. Omura who is a pediatrician. Since we don't have other kids I have no idea who I want to treat Baby Jensen so I am going to interview this doctor who came recommended by a few people at the office. I figured if I don't like him now then I better find someone else because I want Jensen to get the best care and I want a doctor who will answer all of my crazy "new mom" questions.
United Way will round out August, which is my favorite week at work. I have already been working hard preparing our team basket (with Christine's help) and working on the balloon grams I do every year. I have all the ribbon at home and I am trying to cut pieces while relaxing and watching tv. I am a freak about being prepared and now that I am nesting it is even worse!
Can't wait to be one with school for a little while and have all the craziness calm down. I think it will be good for me and for Corey to relax a little more together before Jensen's arrival. I can celebrate Corey's 30th birthday without worrying about homework, etc.
I am definitely feeling anxious for Jensen to arrive, but I am definitely not wanting him to come early. I am just anxious to meet this little man who is growing and kicking me like crazy every day all day. Our son is going to be such a blessing and amazing addition into our family and I can't wait to meet him.
I had a doctors appointment last week and will continue to go every two weeks until 36 weeks when I start to go weekly. Last week the appointment went really well. I didn't gain any weight in two weeks, my blood pressure is still good, and baby is right on track. Dr. B and I are both very glad that I haven't experienced any swelling yet.
I am still seeing Ken every two weeks for massages and he is having to be more gentle in areas as I progress which sucks big time! The further along I get the more back/sciatic pain I get in and the less he can do to help. It is still definitely worth going! I have appointments scheduled with him until I am 38 weeks.
School is going pretty well, but very tiring. My science class (on the environment) is really boring and I am actually not doing that great in the class. I think I am avering B+ work. My humanities class (world religions) is going okay. I have no interest in these religions, but I am doing A to A- work in the class so I am not going to complain too much. I guess it is getting really hard to focus and remember things and that doesn't help for school work. Goes to show the dedication you have to have for this school! My school break if after these classes which ends on September 11th. I have four full weeks left until the break and then I plan to go back at the end of October.
My weekends have been packed with homework, family, pictures, more homework, and naps when I can squeeze them in. I haven't worked much on Jensen's room, but I plan to this week. Marissa finished his name sign and I am going to hang that this week. I also got some really cute monkey stickers to put above his crib and his dresser. I want to get those done this week as well. I think the only things I will personally need to buy/make are a tall lamp for the corner of his room and a car seat canopy to keep at the cold/wind/and creepy germy people.
This week should be pretty slow, but on Saturday is my baby shower from my mom. I am SOOOO Excited! We are doing it at the Trio restaurant by my office, which is one of my favorite places to eat. They have the best BLT sandwich and tomato soup. Right now it looks like about 20 of us will be there including me. The following week will be my shower thrown by Jill at her house and I think we are going to make a quilt for Jensen which sounds so fun and so cute!
Next week I have a doctors appt with Dr. B on Friday and that Tuesday I have an appointment to meet with Dr. Omura who is a pediatrician. Since we don't have other kids I have no idea who I want to treat Baby Jensen so I am going to interview this doctor who came recommended by a few people at the office. I figured if I don't like him now then I better find someone else because I want Jensen to get the best care and I want a doctor who will answer all of my crazy "new mom" questions.
United Way will round out August, which is my favorite week at work. I have already been working hard preparing our team basket (with Christine's help) and working on the balloon grams I do every year. I have all the ribbon at home and I am trying to cut pieces while relaxing and watching tv. I am a freak about being prepared and now that I am nesting it is even worse!
Can't wait to be one with school for a little while and have all the craziness calm down. I think it will be good for me and for Corey to relax a little more together before Jensen's arrival. I can celebrate Corey's 30th birthday without worrying about homework, etc.
I am definitely feeling anxious for Jensen to arrive, but I am definitely not wanting him to come early. I am just anxious to meet this little man who is growing and kicking me like crazy every day all day. Our son is going to be such a blessing and amazing addition into our family and I can't wait to meet him.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
The good: There are few goods right now! The first one being that my friend Jackie had her baby last night. He is absolutely adorable and I get to meet him tonight! I can't wait! He looks absolutely perfect and it makes me anxious to be holding my own baby boy. The other good - I called the doctor and they said that all my blood work came back normal which means I do not have diabetes. M.A. Deb (that knows me by name) said that my weight is just fine too. Glad she didn't say I was gaining too much!
The Bad: I had an awful dream last night that I had gone into labor. First, let me saw that this dream probably came about because I was having really bad cramps (Dr. B says is normal) but I was in a lot of pain and it woke me up in the middle of the night... twice! Anyway, my dream... All I can remember was that I was at our apartment, it was very bloody, and I was crimpled in pain. I can only hope it doesn't actually go that way.
The Ugly: well, there isn't any ugly, but it sounded good for a title! I guess I should mention ugly people. Not ugly people in the sense of their looks, but in their attitude! People have been saying some pretty awful things to me lately like "are you having multiples" and "you look like you are about to pop". People are rude and they have no filter. I feel like throat punching these people, but my inner calmness holds back! I never anticipated receiving awful comments especially from people who I know or who I have worked for.
The Bad: I had an awful dream last night that I had gone into labor. First, let me saw that this dream probably came about because I was having really bad cramps (Dr. B says is normal) but I was in a lot of pain and it woke me up in the middle of the night... twice! Anyway, my dream... All I can remember was that I was at our apartment, it was very bloody, and I was crimpled in pain. I can only hope it doesn't actually go that way.
The Ugly: well, there isn't any ugly, but it sounded good for a title! I guess I should mention ugly people. Not ugly people in the sense of their looks, but in their attitude! People have been saying some pretty awful things to me lately like "are you having multiples" and "you look like you are about to pop". People are rude and they have no filter. I feel like throat punching these people, but my inner calmness holds back! I never anticipated receiving awful comments especially from people who I know or who I have worked for.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
30 down 10 to go
Although this is referencing my week... it is also sort of referencing my weight. I had my 30 week checkup today and I gained another large amount in the past month. I weighed in at a hefty 173 pounds which means that I have gained exactly 30 pounds since the beginning and averaging 1 pound per week. This is no bueno! I was hoping to gain more than 35 pounds my entire pregnancy, but I am clearly going to be going over that mark since I have 10 weeks to go and baby Jensen is going to double in size. This week I believe he measures in at just over 3 pounds and about 16 inches long. Today I had to drink the orange sugar drink for my glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. That drink wasn't necessarily as bad as I expected it to be, but it was pretty awful for being 8 AM and that much sugar! I hope to never have to do that again. I should know my results by the end of the week and I hope everything is okay. Diabetes is fairly common during pregnancy, but can cause complications. Other than the hefty weight gain, Dr. B said that I am right on track and no swelling, contractions, and blood pressure is right where it should be. I am now going to start seeing Dr. B twice a month which is just crazy - time is going SO fast!
Last night was SOOO much fun! My mom and I headed downtown after work to see Katy Perry at Energy Solutions. We got down there early, parked right across from the arena and headed to the Gateway for dinner first. My mom treated me to dinner at Thaipoon and that was some good stuff! The best part was dessert! It was friend bananas, vanilla ice cream with caramel and strawberries! YUM! I could eat that all the time (although I don't and shouldn't). When we were done we headed over to get in line and it was about 7:30 then. Right in front of us was Elizabeth Smart and it was awesome to see her in person. She is a remarkable woman and she is absolutely beautiful. The opening band for Katy Perry wasn't very good - it was a woman by the name of Robyn. I hear he is pretty popular, but my mom and I were definitely not fans. It was so loud and the strobe light was going the entire time and she couldn't dance to save her life. Finally just after 9 PM Katy came out and it was well worth the wait! She was amazing! She had such a fun stage that was like a live Candy Land, but even better! Her stairs were super colorful and the handle was done like a candy cane. She had super fun outfits on, including her infamous blue wig. Right at the end she got on a floating cloud (literally) and played her guitar and sang while it was floating to the back of the arena. Best idea ever! My mom and I had great seats and I felt we got to see really well. When the concert was over it already well after 11 and I didn't get home until midnight. I feel asleep around 1 and had to wake up bright and early for my doctors appointment. I am definitely exhausted today, but it was completely worth it!
Not much else going on now. I had my hair done last Saturday by Jenn Kinsey @ work and it is really dark with red in it. I love it and glad to have dark hair again. That night we were supposed to do maternity pictures but the woman was sick so we rescheduled for this Saturday. It worked out since I had a big paper to write on Saturday. School is going well and I got an A and an A- in my last classes. Hopefully I do that well with these classes before I take my break in September.
Every week in August is completely booked between our 1 year anniversary (need to figure out what I am going to get Corey), 2 baby showers, more maternity pictures, Bees game, etc. Life is busy and I love it! August is bound to go by fast and then the next thing I know I will have a month before Jensen gets here. I can't wait to meet my little man!
Last night was SOOO much fun! My mom and I headed downtown after work to see Katy Perry at Energy Solutions. We got down there early, parked right across from the arena and headed to the Gateway for dinner first. My mom treated me to dinner at Thaipoon and that was some good stuff! The best part was dessert! It was friend bananas, vanilla ice cream with caramel and strawberries! YUM! I could eat that all the time (although I don't and shouldn't). When we were done we headed over to get in line and it was about 7:30 then. Right in front of us was Elizabeth Smart and it was awesome to see her in person. She is a remarkable woman and she is absolutely beautiful. The opening band for Katy Perry wasn't very good - it was a woman by the name of Robyn. I hear he is pretty popular, but my mom and I were definitely not fans. It was so loud and the strobe light was going the entire time and she couldn't dance to save her life. Finally just after 9 PM Katy came out and it was well worth the wait! She was amazing! She had such a fun stage that was like a live Candy Land, but even better! Her stairs were super colorful and the handle was done like a candy cane. She had super fun outfits on, including her infamous blue wig. Right at the end she got on a floating cloud (literally) and played her guitar and sang while it was floating to the back of the arena. Best idea ever! My mom and I had great seats and I felt we got to see really well. When the concert was over it already well after 11 and I didn't get home until midnight. I feel asleep around 1 and had to wake up bright and early for my doctors appointment. I am definitely exhausted today, but it was completely worth it!
Not much else going on now. I had my hair done last Saturday by Jenn Kinsey @ work and it is really dark with red in it. I love it and glad to have dark hair again. That night we were supposed to do maternity pictures but the woman was sick so we rescheduled for this Saturday. It worked out since I had a big paper to write on Saturday. School is going well and I got an A and an A- in my last classes. Hopefully I do that well with these classes before I take my break in September.
Every week in August is completely booked between our 1 year anniversary (need to figure out what I am going to get Corey), 2 baby showers, more maternity pictures, Bees game, etc. Life is busy and I love it! August is bound to go by fast and then the next thing I know I will have a month before Jensen gets here. I can't wait to meet my little man!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Feeling brain dead
I never believed the "hype" of pregnancy brain, or whatever people call it. I guess there are studies that an expecting mom's brain can shrink by 8%. I don't believe that, but I do believe that my focus has shifted. At this point I feel like I can only think about Jensen, his well-being, and being tired! I am not really tired, but my energy is not what is has been for the past few months. I sit at my desk and yawn all day, but I don't feel like I could fall asleep. I think Jensen is just an energy sucker and it is taking all of my brain power to focus. I luckily haven't missed a deadline or forgot to go to a doctors appointment, but I have my trusty calendar for that. I literally have to write down everything and all of it goes in three spots... my desk calendar, my computer calendar (with pop-up reminders), and my planner that goes everywhere with me. I feel like I work slower, but my mom says that I work so fast all the time that I am probably moving at the normal persons speed. I thought that was kind of funny since everyone on my team says I get stuff done way too fast. They haven't said that since I have been pregnant though haha!
I think I forgot to mention in one of my last posts, but next Monday my mom and I are going to Katy Perry! Woo hoo! I love her and can't wait to go to her concert. My mom said we will probably look funny as she is "old" (her words not mine) and I am the big pregnant lady. I love that my mom loves her too and we can share something else together.
Not too much happening this weekend - I am having a co-worker who finished cosmetology school this year do my hair. Hopefully I like it since I am doing maternity pictures that night. We are still planning to do pictures at Oqquirh Lake in Daybreak and I think they will turn out pretty cute. If I don't like the location I can always ask to go somewhere else. I think with it being summer and being by the water (which is only a 20 minute drive) will be cute for pictures. Plus, I wanted simple outdoor pictures with the greenery since I want to hang some of these pictures in Jensen's room. Hopefully they turn out cute!
I just panicked! I looked over and saw my "widget" on my desktop and it says 76 days to go (in bold)!! I can't believe there is just over 2 months until Jensen Callan arrives! Holy moly! I better get his room ready! August is going to be a really busy month with finishing decorating, two baby showers, and of course of 1 year wedding anniversary! I am still trying to figure out what we are going to do. The following month (just before Jensen's arrival) is Corey's 30 birthday. Since I can't go all crazy due to being very pregnant and poor, I am thinking of getting a hotel room that looks really awesome, plus it has a pool table in the room. It would give us something to do besides watch movies that cost $15 a piece! I think I will look into booking it now. I wish we could go on a vacation, but I am scared to travel at this point - plus I don't think I am allowed on a plan starting in August. Off to find a mini-vaca here in SLC I guess....
I think I forgot to mention in one of my last posts, but next Monday my mom and I are going to Katy Perry! Woo hoo! I love her and can't wait to go to her concert. My mom said we will probably look funny as she is "old" (her words not mine) and I am the big pregnant lady. I love that my mom loves her too and we can share something else together.
Not too much happening this weekend - I am having a co-worker who finished cosmetology school this year do my hair. Hopefully I like it since I am doing maternity pictures that night. We are still planning to do pictures at Oqquirh Lake in Daybreak and I think they will turn out pretty cute. If I don't like the location I can always ask to go somewhere else. I think with it being summer and being by the water (which is only a 20 minute drive) will be cute for pictures. Plus, I wanted simple outdoor pictures with the greenery since I want to hang some of these pictures in Jensen's room. Hopefully they turn out cute!
I just panicked! I looked over and saw my "widget" on my desktop and it says 76 days to go (in bold)!! I can't believe there is just over 2 months until Jensen Callan arrives! Holy moly! I better get his room ready! August is going to be a really busy month with finishing decorating, two baby showers, and of course of 1 year wedding anniversary! I am still trying to figure out what we are going to do. The following month (just before Jensen's arrival) is Corey's 30 birthday. Since I can't go all crazy due to being very pregnant and poor, I am thinking of getting a hotel room that looks really awesome, plus it has a pool table in the room. It would give us something to do besides watch movies that cost $15 a piece! I think I will look into booking it now. I wish we could go on a vacation, but I am scared to travel at this point - plus I don't think I am allowed on a plan starting in August. Off to find a mini-vaca here in SLC I guess....
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
My favorites
I realized that my mind is always changing on what I love and today this is what I love:
My husband, family, and dog
Starbucks green tea lemonade
WATERMELON (Jensen is probably made of this)
Bread, cheese, pasta
Iced tea
Sushi
The fans in my house and on my desk at work
Creating projects for Jensen's room
Water aerobics
My husband, family, and dog
Starbucks green tea lemonade
WATERMELON (Jensen is probably made of this)
Bread, cheese, pasta
Iced tea
Sushi
The fans in my house and on my desk at work
Creating projects for Jensen's room
Water aerobics
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