33 Weeks

Well little buddy, another week has come and gone. I can't believe I've only got a few more weeks of writing you on here, soon enough I'll be talking to your sweet face in person! I can't believe how impatient I am being! At the beginning of pregnancy I was thinking I was oh so grateful that pregnancy is 40 weeks long because I didn't feel ready and was so nervous! Now that the nursery is ready, your Dad and I feel ready, and we are just waiting for you to get here I'm wishing that 40 weeks was going by a little bit quicker! But, I will just have to hope I'll be blessed with a little more patience :) Until then, here is what I've been doing to keep busy!

I"m still loving taking baths and relaxing. At the mommy-to-bee shower I got a little kit of stuff to pamper myself and put it to good use on Tuesday. 

I spent the day on Thursday at Beth's house sewing some stuff for Miss Adi's first birthday that's coming up. It was so fun to hang out with Beth and her sweet kiddos. I used to be over there a lot but with time it hasn't been as much, but it was fun to have a little girl time! You know what else was fun?

Holding this sweet baby girl! This is Beth's little girl Ella. Can you even believe all that hair? It was so sweet to hold her and make me thing I'm going to have a little person of my own in just a few short weeks to hold. 

After going to Beth's house I picked up your Dad and we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Stika's house to make some treats for my baby shower on Saturday. We dipped pretzels in caramel, then white chocolate, and then drizzled blue and red chocolate over them. They were just as delicious as they look!

Beth, Mollie, and Sarah threw a baby shower for me on Saturday so I woke up and got dressed up that morning. Here is a picture of me just before heading out the door for the shower. I'm super sad I didn't get any pictures of the people who came but I did get some pictures of all the yummy food! And of course I got a picture of miss Adi and I haha

Sunday is always my favorite day of the week but this week it was even better than normal. It was Easter Sunday. Nothing gets me more emotional than when I talk about and learn more about the Savior's atonement and resurrection. The lessons we learned in church were amazing. Afterwards we came home, I finished making the dessert for family dinner (from scratch carrot cake) and we headed to Pleasant Grove. We had my FAVORITE meal of ham, pineapple glaze, baked potatoes, jello salad, and Mom's homemade bread. So amazingly good. After I ate what seemed like my entire body weight in ham we all pulled a blanket out on the front lawn and enjoyed the sunshine for a while. 

While I enjoyed the sun Grandpa Stika brought out the motorcycle. I told him it wasn't fair that he did that because hello, I'm growing a human which means I can't go for a ride! I was jealous. Your Dad decided to get rid of some ants he found on the sidewalk with a blow torch. Overkill? Definitely. But he sure loves fire! 

And here we are. Monday April 1st. Today had been a busy day! I decided to glitter my toes this morning. It was quite the process and I sure looked awkward trying to get it done but hey, they turned out okay! After that I got ready for the day and headed out to get my nails done. Your Dad knows how much I love to have them done and now that I'm not working he told me I need to go get it done and spoil my self. I sure love him for that. He's amazing. 

After coming home and hanging out for a while your Dad and I headed to our doctors appointment. It was kinda fun! After the normal weigh in, blood pressure check, and urine sample we met with Dr. Ollerton. I sure like that guy. He checked your heart beat and measured my uterus. It's still measuring a week ahead (34 weeks instead of 33) which is a really good thing! You might just be a week older than we think you are and that means your lungs have a better chance of being developed when we do the amnio! Speaking of the amnio, we scheduled that and the induction for May 6th! I'm still hoping and praying your lungs are developed enough by then and I know a lot of others and hoping and praying for the same thing.

After the appointment with the doctor we headed over to the hospital and pre-registered. Oh so exciting! Since it was kinda my day to be spoiled I decided your Dad could be spoiled too with some of his favorite food. Chubby's! We enjoyed our burgers and headed home. Your Grandma Chadwick and Haley stopped by for a while and chatted with us for a while before they headed back to Heber. 

All in all I'd say it was a pretty awesome day with your Dad. I just love that man. 

32 Weeks!

This week was a fun busy week! It was our own fault that it stayed so busy but hey, it was worth it! 

Tuesday night Nick and I headed over to Scott and Sarah's to hang out and watch the BYU basketball game. It ended up being time to talk, play with miss A, and glimpse at the game every once in a while. Pretty sure BYU won though so that's good! haha

Wednesday morning I got a text from Sarah if I could babysit Miss A. Umm ... OF COURSE! She and Scott dropped her off later in the afternoon and went car shopping. We had a blast! Adi and I played for a while until Nick got home from the gym. Once he got home he started up the BBQ and cooked the ladies some yummy chicken. I'm pretty positive Adi ate her own body weight in strawberries, raspberries, and chicken. It was so funny to have a little person at the dinner table with us. Everything I get to do with her just makes me SO excited for you to get here. I love that little lady like family and I know Sarah will love you just the same. 

After dinner we decided to go for a walk. Okay, I decided we really needed to try out the stroller! Hello, I have been staring at that thing so excited to see your cute self in it so I decided we would let Adi try it out. Not only did she try out the stroller but she also got to try on some of your clothes! Apparently your Momma isn't a pro at putting on diapers yet so when I picked Adi up and felt a wet bum I though, oh crap! But then quickly realized we had some 9 month clothes we could just throw on her. Scott and Sarah laughed when they came to pick her up and saw her in the boy clothes. They teased that when they babysit you they are going to put you in dresses. I have no doubt they'll get us back! :) 

Thursday was a really sore day for me and your Dad was hooked on the TV watching some March Madness basketball so I decided to make it a relaxing night. I took a lovely bubble bath while listening to some relaxing music then read in bed with a bowl of ice cream for a while before falling asleep. It was so nice. I sure hope I get to pamper myself once you get here every once in a while! It is good for my soul (and sanity)!

Friday night we met up with our 3 favorite people again for some dinner. We decided to go to Golden Corral so the boys could eat some prime rib. Don't get me wrong, this girl loves a good steak and potatoes meal but prime rib just has too much fat in it for me! I enjoyed my share of sirloin, shrimp, mashed potatoes, and gravy though. Ooh and peaches and cottage cheese. Delish. While we were there we all kept giving Adi little pieces of cotton candy because she would make such a funny face when it'd dissolve and disappear! Sarah found out later that that was a bad idea. (She didn't go to bed till 4AM!!) After dinner we came back to our place and watched a movie. Adi was on such a sugar high she jumped back and forth between the 4 of us the whole time. Gosh I just love that little one. All the time I spend with her and Sarah makes me so excited to hang out with them with you in my arms. So dang exciting! 

Saturday was the long awaited "Mommy to Bee" baby shower your amazing Grandma Stika threw for us! It was so perfect! Everything was gold, black, polka dot, and perfect. We had mini cupcakes, chicken salad sandwiches, caramel and chocolate dipped pretzels, candy bar, and lemonade for everyone. I couldn't believe how many people came to show you and I some love and support. We didn't get very many pictures but here are the few that we took!

Even Sabastian was forced to celebrate when we tied a balloon to his tail :)

After the shower we went out to dinner with your Grandma and Grandpa Stika at Johnny Rockets. It was sure yummy and the 50's diner environment was fun! We walked around the shops at Traverse Mountain for a little bit and bought you a 2 pretty awesome outfits. One says something about having a pretty cool uncle on the onesie. I can't wait to take a picture of you in it and send it to your Uncle Taylor, he's going to love it! After that we went home and put everything we got from the shower away. Your Dad thought I was crazy and that I should just relax but I was way too excited! It was like Christmas! I put everything away, packed your diaper bag, and stood back in wonder. I'm in love! Here's what your nursery looks like right now. Doesn't it look so empty without your handsome self to play in it?! You'll be laying in that crib soon enough :)

Here we are. Monday March 25th and you have been hanging out with me for 32 weeks! The doctor moved my due date up a day so now the "change days" as I call them are Monday's now instead of Tuesday's. Today was oh so busy! There was a few things I needed to return from the baby shower on Saturday so I headed out to FOUR different stores! I came out of them with more stuff for you,  of course. I bought a lot of the small stuff that adds up quick like lotions, car seat accessories, boppy cover, travel size stuff for your diaper bag, you know, the fun stuff. I also got almost all the shopping done for my hospital bag too! Just a few more things and our bags will be packed and ready to go! I know, I still have weeks to go but gosh, can you blame a first time mom for being excited and over prepared?? I think not! 

6 weeks to go until the amniocentesis! I'm getting more and more anxious/excited/nervous! I know we need to find out if your little lungs are developed enough to bring you into this world but the pain that comes from a huge needle getting put in my belly and taking some of your amniotic fluid is a pretty scary thing. I had one with my pregnancy with Malia Jayne and ooh I remember it well ... unfortunately. You sure are worth all the pain though buddy! Whatever gives you a few more days to hang out with your Dad before he has to leave is more than worth it too. 

31 Weeks

 Hey little man! Here we are, another week! You are 31 weeks big today! The pregnancy app that I have on my phone says that you're probably around 4 lbs and 19 inches long. That's so crazy to me. I can sure believe it though because this belly is sure getting big. I'm suuper uncomfy now and even walking is a chore but hey, that's what happens when I'm doing the work for the both of us right? I have gained 14 lbs so far. I know that's pretty great for being 31 weeks but ooh man, it feels like that's so much! I'm wishing I had a longer torso like your Dad. There's nowhere for you to go but out! Here's to hoping we get to meet you sooner rather than later :) Speaking of ... Today your Dad and I went to our 31 week doctors appointment. I decided it was time to start talking about an induction because your Dad is scheduled to leave May 14th, a week before your due date. I guess the hospital rules are that they won't electively induce me even a single day earlier than 39 weeks. They say 'family circumstance' isn't a reason. So, we are scheduling an amniocentesis at the 38.0 weeks (May 6th) and if your lungs are developed they will be able to induce me then. If the amnio, stripping my membranes, and all the walking and stuff I'm planning on doing that week doesn't work, the earliest we can get you here is May 13th. I'm a ball of nerves now hoping and praying that your little lungs are developed enough to get you here healthy a week before your Dad has to leave. Here's hoping! And hey, if all those tricks don't work then maybe the STRESS alone will put me into labor! haha

Now, all that fun stuff aside, how about I tell you about our week. On Thursday we ran into your Grandma Chadwick and Haley at Costco and they just happened to be matching! I asked them whether that meant Haley was dressed like a boy or if your Dad looked like a girl, but I didn't get an answer out of either of them haha

This week involved some more night time reading and more of you trying to kick the crap out of my book until a moved it. You stubborn little stink :P

On Friday your Dad and I went up to BuyBuyBaby in Salt Lake and finally picked out your mattress. Now you have somewhere to sleep! (Not that you will be sleeping in that crib at all while your Dad is gone. You will be in your sleeper in your Mom's room of course!) We also picked out some sheets for you which I love! They are a little crazy with all those polka dots too but I'm a fan. I haven't been able to find grey sheets for a decent price anywhere online that haven't been sold out for MONTHS so I jumped at the chance to buy a couple of these ones.

I already posted about these but Saturday was the day we took pregnancy pictures. I love how they turned out. I can't wait until we take family pictures next time with your cute face in them!

Sunday marked the 3 year anniversary of your Dad and I'd engagement. Three years ago on St. Patrick's Day he proposed to me on that beach in Florida. I'm so blessed to have such an amazing listener, supporter, partner in crime, and best friend. I still can't believe sometimes that he picked me! I'm reminded every day how blessed I am to have him. 

Sunday was also St. Patrick's day so in honor of the holiday Grandma Stika put together yet another one of her amazing Sunday dinners. Check it out! We had ham and cheddar chowder, chicken cordon bleu bundles, cupcakes, and green pie for dessert. Yummo!

After the delicious food we went on a walk. I love walks. LOVE love walks. I've decided that just being outside is good for my mental health. It feels like I'm always cooped up inside and even when I do get out I'm going to sit in someone else's house or go to a store inside, but being outside is so good for my mental health. I'm always in such a better mood and happier after a little walk outside. They can't be too long because of my back but a quick walk around the block absolutely makes my day. Here's a picture of Nick and Sabastian when we were close to home. That puppy sure loves your Dad.

This was my project on Monday. I LOVE it! Crafting, as well as being outside, is also good for my mental health :) It's a magnetic dinner board to help me plan meals better and hopefully save us a few $$$. I love cooking and I've been trying to do it a lot more lately since I've been home and had the time. Your Dad's favorite meals are very simple, of course: Shepherds pie, chicken and rice, and mongolian beef. My favorites are sweet and sour chicken, ham with pineapple glaze, and anything BBQed :) 

Monday night I decided to make some no-bake cookies too. They were my first attempt and I have to say, I enjoyed them! Especially how easy they were to make!

Last night was another sleepless night so instead of laying in bed even longer, after 3 hours I got up and decided to make myself some cereal and watch some TV. I was jealous your Dad was sleeping so well and snoring soundly, as always. That's one thing I'm definitely jealous about, he can sleep like a rock, ANYWHERE! Finally at 3:45 I climbed back in bed and fell asleep. I guess that's what happens when you decide to get your workout on in my belly and my uterus decided to cramp up and fight back! haha

And here we are to Today. 31 weeks. Check out that big belly ball of love :) I love feeling you grow and become stronger. I love talking to you and pushing back when you decide to kick a little too hard on my ribs. I just love you so much little man.