A Photo Log from Weeks 20-Birth

20 and Beyond

In honor of making it through a successful pregnancy and because it's fun to see how much my body had changed throughout, here are weeks 20-39.

20w6d

21w

22w3d

23w5d

24w

25w5d

26w6d

27w3d

28w2d

29w4d

30w
(This was in our new house that we moved into)

31w2d
(Reagan wanted to hug sister while I took a picture)

32w1d

33w1d

34w

35w1d

36w1d

37w5d
(Just got back from the gym. Midnight selfie)

38w

39w
(totally swollen nose)

39w2d
(totally swollen everything)

I hope you've enjoyed my pregnancy with me and I hope that it helped you in some way get through yours and make you feel like you're not alone in this. For me personally, pregnancy sucked. I did not like it, I do not miss it, but would I do it again? In a heartbeat if that meant I ended up with another love child. I would like to wait AT LEAST a year and a half, but my husband wants to go ahead and start trying for another one already. It's like, not right now, sheesh, let me enjoy the one I just had! GAHLEE!!! I guess he just wants to get all the baby making out of the way so we can stop? Idk, he's crazy and my body and HORMONES are just not ready yet!

  Well guys, it's been real. It's been fun, but it hasn't been real fun. ;) I'm going to start blogging about my weight loss, our camping trips that are about to start happening again, and updates on my baby. :) 

Have an amazing day guys. Peace out. :)

38 Week Update

So Close, Yet So Far

How far along: 38 weeks and 4 days or 9 and 1/2 months in normal calendar days. (See: "Excuse Me, What? The Guide to Pregnancy in Weeks and Months" for an accurate description of how far along we are.)

Total weight gain: At my doctors appointment today I had gained 3 lbs this week (whoops) and 2 last week. UNACCEPTABLE!! I weigh 147 now so I'm up 35 lbs. Nooooooo!!! I can't gain anymore. lol

Maternity clothes: I do what I want!! I wear both. :)

Stretch marks: I still only have them on my hips, none on my stomach or sides.

Sleep: Even though my body aches beyond what is normal, I am sleeping so well. I honestly can't believe how well I am sleeping with how uncomfortable I am, but hey, I'll take it while I can. :)

Best moment this week: With my pregnancy brain I am having a hard time remembering major events, but I've been having really good weeks. Tonight James and I went on a mini-date and packed our hospital bag. Procrastinate much? Why yes, yes we do.
Miss Anything: I MISS BENDING OVER AND PUTTING MY SHOES ON!! I miss my pre-pregnancy body, I miss not being swollen, I miss waking up NOT in pain, I miss being level-headed, I really miss everything about pre-pregnancy. I'm so over it. 

Movement: Little Miss Thang likes to push herself AS FAR OUT AS SHE CAN! Her movements are starting to hurt because I have literally NO room left.

Food cravings: Peanut Butter Dots. I'm still not over the fact that my husband ate my last bowl and STILL hasn't replaced the box. RUDE. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I know this sounds strange, but sawdust makes me feel like I'm going to throw up. My husband is renovating our house and that dang sawdust makes me feel so friggin sick, I can't stand it.

Have you started to show yet: If I haven't started showing yet, I'd be worried.

37 weeks 3 days
(we're both excited)

38 weeks
(James is SUPER excited.)

Name: Annabelle Emli (pronounced Em-lee) and her nickname is Belle, Cheeks, Baby Belle, Baby Bellerina, Baby Belly. I've called her all sorts of things. 

Anna- James' sister's name is Anna, my grandma's middle name is Ann, and my middle name is Ann-Marie.

Belle- My great grandma's name is Claudia Belle.

Em- My cousin's name is Emily.

Li- My other cousin, Emily's younger sister is Lila.

Labor signs: Oh yes. I am actually dilated 1 1/2 centimeters and am having BH all the time. My doctor said she should be here by next week. :)

Symptoms: Oh my goodness, do I have to list them all? Waddling, swollen everything, pregnancy brain, raging hormones, frequent bathroom breaks, and I'm sure there are more that I'm forgetting, but I guess that is what pregnancy brain does.

Belly Button in or out: It's sticking out a little bit.

Wedding rings on or off: I still take it off while I sleep and by the time I'm dressed in the morning, it fits back on my finger.  

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm pretty even right now.

Looking forward to: HAVING THIS DANG BABY!!!

36 Week Update

9 Months

How far along: 36 weeks or 9 months in normal calendar days. (See: "Excuse Me, What? The Guide to Pregnancy in Weeks and Months" for an accurate description of how far along we are.)

Total weight gain: At my doctor appointment Tuesday I was still at 142, so I'm still up 30 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Same as last time. I'm still in both maternity and non-maternity clothes and even though I look huge, I am a small person naturally. My baby shower dress is actually a size 4 non-maternity. :)

Stretch marks: I still don't have any on my stomach or sides.

Sleep: I am still sleeping like a baby. The 3rd trimester has been so good to me on sleep.

Best moment this week: My baby shower, setting Annabelle's nursery up.
Miss Anything: I miss bending over, I miss putting my shoes on without holding my breath, I miss being able to walk for more than 15 minutes without my ankles swelling. I just can't wait for this pregnancy to be done.

Movement: Our precious baby girl likes to shift randomly. I feel her the most after drinking water and laying on my side.

Food cravings: I'm back on peanut butter and water.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not at the moment.

Have you started to show yet: If I had a dollar for every time someone said "You're so big" or "you're about to pop", I would be able to buy a cute pair of Payless shoes. :)

35w1d
(She dropped)

36w1d
(In my baby shower dress)

Name: Annabelle Emli (pronounced Em-lee) and her nickname is Belle, Cheeks, Baby Belle, Baby Bellerina, Baby Belly. I've called her all sorts of things. 

Anna- James' sister's name is Anna, my grandma's middle name is Ann, and my middle name is Ann-Marie.

Belle- My great grandma's name is Claudia Belle.

Em- My cousin's name is Emily.

Li- My other cousin, Emily's younger sister is Lila.

Labor signs: When I am walking on the treadmill my stomach contracts and I always have to slow down.

Symptoms: Oh my goodness, do I have to list them all? Waddling, swollen everything, pregnancy brain, raging hormones, frequent bathroom breaks, and I'm sure there are more that I'm forgetting, but I guess that is what pregnancy brain does.

Belly Button in or out: I would say it's halvsies. Half in and half out. Mostly in though.

Wedding rings on or off: I still take it off while I sleep and by the time I'm dressed in the morning, it fits back on my finger..  

Happy or moody most of the time: Half and half. I'm so uncomfortable all the time which makes me feel moody, but I am happy that I get to redecorate and have fun with the house.

Looking forward to: I am looking forward to finishing her nursery and preparing the house for her.

Christmas and New Years 2014

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

   I don't understand why everyone gets their panties in a wad over the saying "happy holidays". I mean, yes as a Christian (more specifically The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) who celebrates the birth of Christ, I use Merry Christmas, but I also have respect for other religions. Lord knows there are so many that I don't know of and am unsure of their perspectives on the holiday season, so "Happy Holidays" is what I like to use when I am addressing a broad range of people. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, FIND OUT WHAT IT MEANS TO ME! I believe you should show respect to people regardless of whether or not they reciprocate because that's just good manners and common courtesy.

   Although I did come here to talk about Christmas, I didn't mean to start off like that. As I was typing "happy holidays" it got me thinking as to whether Americans would be angered by that or not and honestly, I think it's a little ridiculous to be mad about something so silly. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Sheesh.

  This holiday season James, Reagan, and I were blessed enough to get to spend Christmas with both of our families. We spent Christmas Eve day at his parents, went to my mom's that evening and spent the night, woke up enjoyed the day over there, and then went back to his parent's house. Then that weekend I was lucky enough to have my dad, Debbie, and Ben (brother) come down and spend Saturday with us! Reagan is so loved and got so many presents that we now need to purchase a toy box because the floor of his room is COVERED in toys from before and after Christmas! That boy has more toys than he knows what to do with!

Here are some pictures from the festivities!

Wuwu and JoePa's Christmas tree with every one's presents.

All of our custom made-by-Wuwu stockings.

Reagan's first present.

Elmo e-ver-ay-thang!

He can't get enough Elmo!

"Look at all my Elmo loot Daddy!"

Emily, Lila, James, Reagan, and Hershey.

James and Reagan

One of my favorite presents!
Our all orange kitchen basket full of goodies!!!

If you can't tell, Wuwu LOVES Reagan. So so much!

Reagan in his penguin hat!

Aunt Kelly and Uncle Jack got him a really nice tractor that he LOVES!! 

Uncle Earl opening his tractor.

Ready for another present!

Oh wait, is he the present? :)

hank you Aunt Kelly and Uncle Jack!

(Reagan is standing next to me as I type and is pointing to this picture saying "Dada, dada, dada, truck, dada.")

Seriously, more presents!?

Reagan got a sit and spin!!!

and an Elmo tent!

All those presents and the boy wants to play in a box! 

It's a Reagan in a box.

Now it's a Reagan falling out of a box.

He got Elmo bubble bath that we obviously had to try out!

Don't all extremely pregnant women wear a onsie?

Daddy about to pass out and hoping Reagan will to.
(Plus Reagan's new dinosaur pajamas)

Trying our fireplace out.

New Years Eve in our backyard.
(No, they aren't fireworks, just fizzy sparkly things.)

James having some fun.

I love things that sparkle.

Setting sparkly things off at 9 pm because we go to bed way before midnight every night.

We had a lot more holiday fun, but those are the only pictures I took. Maybe James got some pictures at his mom and dad's that I can add in later, but until then, that was our holiday fun! Yay! I hope you all enjoyed your holiday season and spent time with the ones that matter. Family is everything to James and I and I truly believe you should cherish those that you have because one day, you may not have them anymore. Until next time, have an amazing day and I'll blog ya later. :)