34 weeks: Only 6 weeks to go!

 Well, can I just say that even though I am definitely at the end of things, I feel like the pregnancy is going so slow, and can't believe I STILL have 6 weeks left.  But NOT because I feel really uncomfortable or tired or any of those things.  In fact, I feel really good!  I know that can be hard for people to believe.  But, other than Maiya waking us up a couple of times a night (she's been on and off sick, and just going through some separation anxieties), I sleep well.  I am hungry ALL OF THE TIME... but other than that, this pregnancy has been such a good, uneventful pregnancy.  

One reason, I think, that things seem to be going slow is that I feel pretty prepared.  (I mean as prepared as you can be.)  I've got clothes ready, diapers, bed etc.  And because I have two older children (boy and girl), I already had most of the things I need. So, I am not panicked trying to get things prepared like I was with my first 2.

Another factor is the fact that I popped so drastically and got huge a couple of months ago.  SO for the past 2 months I have had people (both strangers and non)  saying, "Any day, right?"  And I have to tell them, Nope still 3 months left! And they can't believe it.  Like the other night we went to a church function, and from the time it took from me to get through the front door to my seat, I got at least 10 comments about how huge I am and how I look like I am about to pop!, and How it just came out of nowhere.  And questions about aren't I so ready to be done.  (I am guessing this question comes because they are afraid they are going to have to start rolling me around to get me from here to there.)  ;)  But really, it gets quite tiring.  And makes me feel like 6 more weeks seems like forever away. Occasionally, some sweetie will tell me how beautiful I look, but mostly it's just comments about my gargantuan size.  But really I never did like all of the attention and constant repetitive questioning and answering a pregnant women attracts anyway. 

And I guess another reason is that we are just so excited to welcome little one into our lives.  We've had to wait longer then we wanted for this baby because of the molar pregnancy, and are just so glad that the day is soon here.  6 weeks left!  Hopefully, it will go pretty fast. 

32 weeks

Well, here I am at 32 weeks. I am still feeling really good! (Pregnancy wise,.... I have had a yucky cold for the past week and have no voice, but that is another story.)  We are all really excited, 2 months always seems like a long time away. But, I know it goes fast. 

27 weeks

So, It's my last week in the second trimester!  All in all this pregnancy has gone by fast so far.  But!!! I feel it starting to slow down.  Mostly because of my aching back and inability to sleep.  Other than that though... I feel good. We are all very excited for our new little one.  I can see already that Maiya is going to be a big help.  She is very interested in the baby and concerned for me.  It's pretty sweet.  While we were visiting some family, I was holding one of our baby nieces, and Maiya got this shocked look on her face and asked me, " Did your baby come out, Mom?"  Oh my, I thought that was so crazy.  I reassured her that indeed the baby was still in my belly and it wouldn't happen that fast or that easy.  Several times since then she has clarified with me and made sure, " Your baby is still in your tummy Mom?"  Yep! sure is.  I can tell for sure because of the super strong karate kicks.  This is one strong little baby. 

24 weeks

Yep, I'm pregnant.  That's about all there is to say about that ;)  The past couple of weeks in church I have been getting people all of a sudden realizing that my belly is a lot bigger than before!  It's so funny to see the looks on their faces, like, 'where did that come from?' 

If I look tired in the above picture, it's probably because I am.  It is so hard for me to get back to sleep after my 3am potty trips, sometimes it takes a couple of hours.  And lately my hips have been bothering me a lot more when I sleep, so I end up on the couch a lot of nights, because it has that nice groove in the middle for my hips to dip into. 
This pregnancy in general reminds me a lot more of Quincey's, I am swollen... had to retire the wedding ring, and have to sleep on the couch, and no matter what I do, I gain 10 hundred million of pounds.  Things were so different with Maiya, I slept in my bed at night the whole time, I wore my wedding ring the whole time, I didn't swell, and I only gained half a million of pounds without any extra effort.  So, if you go on the theory that gender follows similar pregnancy symptoms, than my vote is boy.  But, I know that that is not always the case. 
Speaking of Gender, my midwife told me they have a really old ultrasound machine that they call WALL-E. (haha), and offered to give it a try to see if they could tell the gender.  So we did.  Now, to rewind a bit, the first ultrasound tech, said he couldn't really tell, but he was leaning toward girl.  And of course with the midwife, she said she couldn't tell for sure, but is leaning toward a boy!  So, we are back at square one.  Oh how fun the suspense is! :)  We are so excited.

22 weeks

I have such a majestic pose ;)

On the phone (not so majestic).

I am still feeling really good! I love the second trimester.  I have got my eating a lot more under control.  I eat a lot more often throughout the day so I am not so ravenous around brownies and the like.

We found a book called 'The Wild, wild Inside: A view from Mommy's Tummy" and my kids really like it.  The book is narrated by the baby that is inside her mommy's tummy and she talks about how people will always ask her mom what the baby is doing and she always says the same things.  Like, sleeping, eating, kicking.  And the baby explains that she isn't doing just those things, she dances like a ballerina, or plays baseball, or cooks food for hungry puppies, or does yoga and flies rocket ships.
Q has really gotten into it, he is always coming up with things that the baby is doing.  And even though he still says he wants a brother, he always calls the baby she.
So today I tried to tell the kids that the baby was sleepy so I needed to take a nap, and Quincey said, "No, Mom the baby isn't tired she is wanting to dance."  Ahhh man.  

20 weeks

Yesterday, I hit 20 weeks.  I am more than half way now!  I am most definitely feeling pregnant now.  I have to sleep on my side to be comfortable (I am normally a 100 % back sleeper, so I always dislike giving that up).  My number one craving for this pregnancy so far is BROWNIES!!!!  And normally, I am not crazy about brownies or chocolate in general.  So, this baby's middle name is probably 'Sugar'.  I have been having heartburn which I never had with my others... that isn't much fun.  But other then that, All is well!  It really surprised me when they said the placenta was in the front, because I feel lots of kicks.  G was even able to feel a kick the other night already! 

19 week Ultrasound

I got an ultrasound done today, and it was really neat to see the baby! It always makes it a little more real when you can see the hands and feet and the cute little head.  One thing we got to learn about our little one though is that he/she likes privacy!  The baby kept it's arms around it's face and it's little legs closed the entire time, so we weren't able to find out the gender.
At first I was disappointed,  I was looking forward to telling the kids and to help prepare them more for what's coming. But, we didn't find out with Quincey and I remember how much fun it was to find out the old fashioned way, so I guess a few more months won't kill us.  Maybe I will have to go back for another ultrasound, and the baby will be be less private then.  
Quincey and Maiya were very fascinated by the Ultrasound.  And Quincey became really kind of giddy.  He had a hard time not smiling and giggling and telling us how much he loves us.  And when the tech put the heartbeat waves up on the screen, Quincey said, "And there is the babies sharp teeth!"  I love how sweet he is.  He has been taking care of me.  Asking if the baby needs some water, or if the baby needs to rest.
Here are the pictures! 

The baby kept waving at us!  Hi Mom! Hi Dad!

cute little arms.

Stop taking pictures! I am trying to sleep ;)

Parade, Birthday, Baby, and Vegas Baby!!!!

It is about time to update!  Here are a couple of pictures from 4th of July.  We went and saw a parade in Bayfield with some of Geren's family, and then went to his Aunt's house and got to eat lots of yummy food.  The kids loved the 4th of July, and the fireworks. 

It was Geren's 29th Birthday on Sunday and we had a great day.  He actually gave a talk in sacrament on his Birthday that brought people to tears (myself included).  After church the kids and I drew pictures for him to decorate the wall with. At this point, Q got the idea to give daddy a present, so he went to his room and grabbed a couple of his toys and gave them to him for his birthday.  So, then Maiya got in on the action and found the closest thing to her, Quincey's scriptures, and gave them to him for a present.  This went on for awhile.  Maiya also gave him one of Quincey's shoe, and a Wii remote, and Quincey kept getting more toys from his room, quite entertaining.  And Geren loved those presents, because they were so thoughtful.  ;)

The kids helped me make a German Chocolate Cake for Geren (that is his favorite). 

I wanted to record that on July 9th I felt baby's first obvious movement. The next day (Geren's Birthday), I was feeling all of the acrobats and continue to do so. Sure makes it feel a lot more real! I feel like I didn't record these kind of things with my other pregnancies, and I wish I did! So, get ready for lots of details with this one.  I am 17 weeks today, and this is how I look (not too much different from 15 weeks, as expected ;)  My ultrasound is scheduled for Aug. 1st.  So, make sure you vote before then!  So far 6 people have guessed a girl and 1 has guessed a boy.  I wonder why everyone thinks I am having a girl. ;)

I am still feeling really good!  I sometimes forget I am pregnant, I have a lot of energy etc.  I do get kind of ravenous around sweets though (cakes, cookies, ice cream etc.) which definitely reminds me I am pregnant.

This Friday we are off to St. George to spend a couple of days with Geren's brother and his family.  Then we will head to Vegas so Geren can take his tax exam preparation classes.  The classes are M-W and the kids and I get to stay in the Hotel Suite and swim in this swimming pool.  I can't wait!!! :)

15 week Belly Pics

Oh... so precious. ;) But seriously, I do think it's kinda fun to have the beginnings of a baby belly.

Here is me drawing focus to it.....

And here is me just standing there.....

And here is picture of my new haircut that I got today. 

I am still feeling really good!  No nausea at all.  I don't know how I got so lucky, but I am thankful for it.  My next appointment is July 5th.  Only about another month until we find out what gender baby #3 will be.  I think I will put up a poll to see what your guesses are, those are always fun ;)