The Budge Baby Blog

Heading Home

2009-08-05T11:18:00.000-07:00

Here I am dressing you. You didn't really like it too much but Mommy was just excited to finally bring you home. We spent two nights in the hospital and Mommy and Daddy wanted to get home.

Look how adorable you are. I think this outfit was a little too big for you, but you look cute.

Daddy holding you waiting for the nurse to come and wheel Mommy down in the wheel chair.

Here she is. We're ready to go. This will be your first time outdoors.

Daddy has all of our bags and goodies we got while in the hospital.

Figuring out the car seat. Daddy wanted to make sure you were in there safe.

And here you are. Pooped out and ready to go HOME!!!

Who does Noah look like???

2009-08-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

Here you are 1 day old. We're still debating who you look like. I think you have Mommys nose but besides that I think you favor your Dad. What do you think???

So In Love with YOU!

2009-08-05T10:40:00.000-07:00

Mommy & Daddy really can't get over how adorable you are. We could just look at you all day long. You are so little yet alert. It's amazing to see you look into our eyes.

Look how little you are compared to Mommy's hand. That's really small.

Getting all cleaned up @ the Hospital

2009-08-04T21:47:00.000-07:00

Not sure you knew what you were in for in the photo.

So you figured it out and weren't liking your bath one bit, afterall it made you cold.

Daddy held your hand and comforted you when you cried during your bath. You actually stopped crying when he would talk to you. It was really cute.
Under the warmer all bundled up after your first sponge bath from the nurse.

You & Daddy

2009-08-04T21:07:00.000-07:00

It was so amazing how you instantly had a bond with Daddy. Here you are gazing into his eyes. Daddy is so proud to be your father.

You couldn't stop looking at him. Daddy and you are going to do so many things together as you grow up, I can't wait to watch.

Love at first Site!!! Your Daddy is going to be the BEST dad ever!!!

Welcome to our family

2009-08-04T20:35:00.000-07:00

Here you are laying on my stomach minutes after you were born. You are so wide eyed and alert. You couldn't help yourself from looking all around the room.

Mommy & Daddy XOXOXOXO (So in love with eachother and now you!!!)

Our family!!! Daddy, Mommy, & Noah

Something tells me you're going to be getting kisses all the time. YOU ARE TOO CUTE!!!

SO HAPPY YOU ARE FINALLY HERE!!!

2009-08-04T19:22:00.000-07:00

Mommy was bawling the entire time I was giving birth to you. And when Mommy saw you for the first time words couldn't express how I felt. above are photos of Daddy coming over to Mommy after you were born. You can see yourself in the background getting cleaned up.

Here you are getting all of your measurements taken.

And You've Arrived...

2009-07-31T13:36:00.000-07:00

On July 16, 2009 at 6:28pm. you entered into our lives. You were 7lbs. 0oz. and 19.25 inches long. Here is Doctor Barthalamu delivering you. He wasn't our real doctor because he was out of town but he was great none the less.

PUSHING TIME

2009-07-31T13:22:00.000-07:00

When it came time to pushing I was really numb from the waist down because of the epidural. I didn't know if I was doing a good job pushing or not. I couldn't even feel in my stomach that I was pushing b/c of the numbness so I kept asking everyone is he coming out??? I did eventually feel some pressure but no pain from him entering the world. Again, thank goodness for epidurals!!! I was crying from happiness the whole time I was pushing thinking THIS IS IT, I'M GOING TO BE A MOM ANY SECOND!!!

CONTRACTIONS CONTRACTIONS CONTRACTIONS

2009-07-31T10:47:00.000-07:00

Once the contractions began Mommy couldn't believe the pain she felt. Mommy was crying so much and Daddy was by her side the whole time. At first there was a good amount of time between the contractions but as labor went on there didn't seem to be a break at all. At one point they checked Mommy and she was 3cm. Pretty much right after they checked her she began to have major pain/pressure during the contractions. Mommy kept saying she felt tons of pressure in her bottom. It was so weird. She just kept saying, "Make it stop, I don't like it!" After a little bit because Mommy felt so much pressure they decided to check me again and she was 9cm. it wasn't long after that when the nurses had Mommy start pushing.

Mommy did get an epidural which was amazing!!! She highly recommends them. "SMILE" Everyone who was there says Mommy was being pretty funny once the epidural kicked in. Above was during a break in the contractions after she had the epidural.

Here's Daddy taking care of Mommy. He was the only person Mommy really wanted to look at during labor. Mommy relied on him entirely He held my hand and would talk to me and help me get through each and every contraction.

Let's get this show started...

2009-07-31T10:29:00.000-07:00

Well they started Mommy on petosin once I was in my room. Here I am waiting for the contractions to start up. Wont have my belly for too much longer.
Here Mommy is with my mom and dad (Grampy Shervanick and Grandma Shervanick) They were both so excited to meet you. At this point I was beginning to feel the contractions but was o.k. in between the pain.

Triage Evaluation here I come...

2009-07-22T17:01:00.000-07:00

About 9:00am. 7/16/209: So before you're actually admitted to the hospital they take you into the Triage room where they examine you to see if you're actually in labor. A lot of moms are sent away and since I didn't have ANY CONTRACTIONS at all I was sort of scared they'd send me home. I told them I thought my water had broke and they asked, "When?" I said, "About 5:00pm. yesterday." They were shocked I hadn't come in yesterday. I told them the doctors office said to come in the morning if I hadn't felt any contractions so that's what I did. I then began to worry that I waited to long and I should have gone in when I thought my water had broke.
Here I am waiting for them to exam me to see if in fact my water had broke And when the result was YES it had broke they strapped on a little bracelet and I was ADMITTED!!! They said they were going to induce me and give me pitosin because they didn't want me to go to long after having my water broken without having you. SO TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

The Hospital

2009-07-22T16:59:00.001-07:00

Here is a photo of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center where you were born.

Heading to the Hospital...

2009-07-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

So it was 2am. and I still wasn't having contractions so I decided to just go to sleep and wake up in the morning and head to the hospital. Here Daddy is bringing down all of our/your things to the truck. When we got home from Grampy's house I had to pack up everything b/c I wasn't completely done. We didn't have the car seat in the truck or anything so Daddy got that installed.

Mommy on the way to the hospital. You might notice Zeus on my lap, we took him and Zoey to Grandma Shervanick's on the way to the hospital to stay with her and Aunt Jody until we getting settled at home with you. Your proud Daddy taking me in. It was so odd not being in active labor on the way to the hospital. I always imagined being in huge pain and having to yell at Daddy to drive faster!!! I felt completely fine like nothing had ever happened. It was so odd. I walked into the hospital from the parking lot, carried one of the bags, it was so weird. I was still thinking, "Is this really happening?" Am I going to have this baby today?

Grandma Budge & Aunt Susan come to town...

2009-07-21T18:22:00.000-07:00

While we were at Grampy's house Daddy called Grandma Budge and told her what was happening. She lives in Cedar City and had planned on driving to Vegas when I went into labor so her and Aunt Susan began the drive to Las Vegas. Here they are when they got to our place.

Daddy & Grandma Budge

Aunt Susan & Mommy

They were trying to show me different moves that might start the contractions. It was pretty funny. We even took a long walk around the neighborhood but when we started to sweat from the heat (mind you it's midnight) we decided to head into the air conditioning. The dogs were being so odd. They knew something was going on but didn't know what.

Just relaxing watching some T.V.

Dinner @ my Dad and step Moms (Grampy & Grammy)

2009-07-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

5:30 pm. 7-15-2009: I showed up to Grampy & Grammy's house and when I stood up from the car to walk inside I noticed a large warm feeling. I looked down and the crotch of my white shorts was wet. At this point I'm thinking if I just peed that much in my pants I really have a problem!!! I walked into the house and Grampy was waiting for me to say hi to him and Mommy was like, "I need to go to the bathroom." And Grampy said well at least say, "Hi." And Mommy said, "No I really need to go to the bathroom." It was funny although he had no idea what was going on b/c I wasn't going to say I just peed my pants. hahaha.... Anyway after going in the bathroom I realized it wasn't pee. It was clear. I then yelled out the door if they had some gym shorts I could slip on. Again they were confused b/c they had no idea what was happening. After I cleaned myself up I went out and told them. I wasn't too sure what to do. Daddy called and said he was on his way (he was at work and was meeting me there) I told him what happened and he said, "So that's your water breaking. We need to go to the hospital don't we?" It was really cute. He was super excited. I hadn't had any contractions at all so I wasn't sure if I was actually in labor. I told just come and we'd talk when he got there. He showed up, we began eating and as long as I was sitting I was fine but when I stood up more water would leak. It was gross but that's when I really started to think THIS IS IT!!! It's time, it's happening. I called the hospital and explained everything and they said to come in and they would do a test to see if indeed that was my water that broke and if it was and I didn't have any contractions they'd probably induce me. I called the Doctors office after and the on call Doctor said if I wasn't having any contractions that it was o.k. to just stay at home and take my time coming in. It was getting late so I said well if I'm getting ready to go to sleep should I come in before hand if I still haven't felt anything or should I sleep. The Doctor said try to sleep and if I haven't felt contractions by morning to come in when I wake up so that's what we planned on doing. Although I part of me really wanted to go to the hospital just to make sure that I was in labor. That my water did indeed break.

Did I just pee my pants a little??? Or was that my water???

2009-07-20T23:47:00.001-07:00

So I needed to print off some photos from my camera because I wanted to clear room on my SD cards for birth photos. My Dad and step mom invited Aaron & I over for dinner @ 5:30 so I planned to stop by Walmart on my way over to print out photos. When I arrived at Walmart, about 4:45 I found a parking spot and then sat in the car . I really had no energy and was debating whether or not to go in and stand at the photo machine. After a few minutes I got out of the car and went into Walmart. As I stood at the Kodak picture maker editing photos I felt a little warmness and thought, "Did I just pee?" I secretly felt my crotch t make sure it hadn't leaked through my white shorts and they ere dry so I continued editing. A minute later the same thing again. "What is happening?" I've never had the whole leaking pee while pregnant thing so I stopped my picture editing and headed to the bathroom. I peed normally and thought wow I must have just really had to pee. I decided to leave at that point and head to my dads for dinner. On my way to my dads my god friend Ashley called and I was telling her that there was no baby yet and that I didn't have any contractions, and the doctor said yesterday I wasn't dilated at all. I then said, "This is embarrassing, but I'll tell you anyway.I was just in Walmart and I peed my pants twice. I thought maybe it's my water but it was just a small leakage. So I assume I peed how awful is that, I asked? She laughed. It was really funny telling her at the time.

Your Due Date!!!! (40 weeks pregnant)

2009-07-20T18:39:00.000-07:00

So today is July 15, 2009 and today is your due date but here I am having Daddy take some photos of me before he heads off to work and guess what? I'm still pregnant. No contractions, no anything. I'm a little frustrated but I guess you being born on your due date would be a little too perfect!!!

Like I said I am 40 weeks today. Wanted Daddy to take some shots because who knows how much longer I will be pregnant for. Hopefully not too long.

Cheese. Just got my hair colored all brown. Figured it'd be low maintence for when you arrive. Still getting used to it.

Possibly my lat belly shot!!!

Dr. Visit

2009-07-14T17:08:00.000-07:00

So I went back to the Doctor today hoping to find that something had changed since my last visit only to hear that I'm exactly the same. I frustrating!!! Tomorrow is my due date and it looks like I'll be delivering you LATE!!! Daddy and I were really hoping to go in today and hear that I had dilated but nothing. We just can't be patient anymore. When are you coming????

Getting a little bummed...

2009-07-13T17:41:00.000-07:00

Today is July 13th. I still haven't had you!!! I'm beginning to wonder if you'll ever come. J/K I know you'll come when you're ready it's just that I've been off of work for a week now and am just ready for you to be born. I'm actually a little bored here during the day when Daddy is off at work. Tomorrow I go in for a doctors visit. I'm not sure if he'll check my cervix again, but if he does I hope something has changed since my last weeks visit. I feel as if you're getting lower but not really sure. Can't wait to see if anything has changed since last week. LOVE YOU!!!!

39 weeks pregnant today...

2009-07-08T18:22:00.000-07:00

Today I am 39 weeks pregnant. I still feel pretty good. Mommy has been really lucky these past 39 weeks. I do notice a little swelling but nothing crazy. Yesterday and today I have been extremely tired. I find myself wanting to close my eyes when I'm not busy doing something. Daddy & I set up your crib this morning together and I think we have everything else that we need. I just need to organize all of your things a little better in your room. Just so I know where everything's at. I pre-registered at the hospital today too. Nothing like waiting until the last minute, huh? hahaha.... well it's done so we're good to go now. Can't wait to meet you.

Last Doctors Appointment???

2009-07-08T18:16:00.000-07:00

Well yesterday Mommy had an OBGYN appointment with the doctor. He checked my cervix and unfortunately I haven't dialated at all. Everything looks good though he says and it shouldn't be long until you arrive however he said he thought I'd still be pregnant for my next weeks appointment with him. Who knows maybe I'll go into labor with you on my due date.

More Pregnancy Photos + YOUR NAME!!!

2009-07-05T20:51:00.001-07:00

These photos were taken yesterday, 10 days before my due date in Cedar City, UT. (We spent the 4th of July there with Daddy's family) Mommy is getting really large lately but wanted to make sure I had a few photos so I could look back and remember just how big!!!

On our trip to Cedar City Daddy and I decided on your name. The three names we were deciding between were: Kayden, Diesel, & Noah. Mommy liked Kayden, Daddy liked Diesel, but we both liked Noah. It's a strong name. Not that common. In the scriptures. It's just cute. So that's it. Your name will be Noah McKay Budge. It took forever to decide but we are both feeling really good about it being your name. Only a short while left until we meet you. I can't wait!!!

38 Weeks Pregnant Today

2009-07-01T20:05:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast my pregnancy has flown by. I can't believe you are full term just waiting to come out and meet Mommy and Daddy. We can't wait until you arrive. We are a little nervous but I think we'll be good parents. I need to get Daddy to take some photos of me b/c I haven't taken any since I was 8 months pregnant and now I'm 9.5 months pregnant. I had a doctors appointment on Monday and everything went well. I've gained 19lbs. total over my pregnancy with you so far. The doctor said next week he is going to check my cervix. I'm really nervous about that. Hopefully Daddy will be able to go with me.

Not being able to sleep...

2009-06-27T04:19:00.000-07:00

Tonight I'm having trouble sleeping. I woke up to go to the bathroom and now although my is still body tired I have no desire to fall back asleep. I keep thinking of everything I need to get done tomorrow (I guess now it's today). I have my second Baby Shower at 11am. Your Grandma Budge, Aunt Rachel, and Aunt Susan will be coming from Cedar City so it will be good to see them. Aunt Susan is going to spend the nigh here tomorrow night and I'm still in the process of cleaning out your room which is also the guest room. BabiesRus called and your crib and dresser are finally in so I just need to clear all the boxes and make room to get it all set up this next week. Anyway, COPS is on right now. Mommy loves to watch COPS so I'll probably end up staying up watching old episodes. The joys of pregnancy. I just keep telling myself I'm being prepared for when you're born. I'll be up an awful lot with you throughout the night here really soon.

2nd Shower....

2009-06-24T11:00:00.001-07:00

So your second shower was this past weekend. It's crazy how much stuff you have now. I don't think I need to buy you any clothes for the first 6 months of your life. Anyway, Vickie and Aunt Karen did a great job hosting the shower and I think everyone had a really good time. Here are some photos from the Shower...

The Cake.

Some of the many gifts I got at the shower.

Grandma Budge, Aunt Susan, and Aunt Rachel came from Cedar City, UT. to attend your shower. It was really good to see them. Here's a shot of Aunt Susan, Aunt Rachel, & I

Mommy cutting the cake.

"Sculpt A Baby WINNER" Everyone was able to sculpt what you would look like the best they could with clay. It was really funny but Aunt Susan was the winner. She's the only one who put the boy part on the baby. hahahaha....

37 weeks today...

2009-06-24T11:00:00.000-07:00

Today Mommy is 37 weeks pregnant. I am doing well. I really don't have much to complain about. I mean I am getting a little anxious but I think at this point that is expected. I have been really really tired but am still working and going about my daily life. I do however, like I mentioned, feel extremely tired by the end of the day and usually just want to pass out when I get home. Daddy & I are narrowing down the names that we have thought of for you. I think we're down to about 3 names. It's getting close to your arrival date. I wish I knew the day you would be born so that I could plan and make sure I have everything ready for you but that's not how things happen. So I guess I'll just have to wait.

My thoughts lately....

2009-06-22T18:48:00.000-07:00

You know I never really thought much about if I'd miss being pregnant once you were born or not. But the other night I was talking to Daddy and I told him that it will be really weird not being able to feel you inside my stomach anymore once you're born. I mean for 9 months I've carried you and I sort of can't imagine not feeling you move around inside me. Who knows when we'll have you a brother or sister and so I guess I just was reminded that I really should be enjoying this miracle (YOU) which is growing inside of me.

Doctors Appointment

2009-06-22T18:41:00.000-07:00

Today I had a doctors appointment. The doctor measured my belly and everything measured out good. Which means you're growing right on track. Not too big not too little. Just right. I was able to listen to your heartbeat which is really amazing everytime I hear it and the doctor now says I'll come in to visit with him every week. Mommy gained 2lbs. since her last visit which was 2 weeks ago.

36 WEEKS TODAY

2009-06-17T09:16:00.000-07:00

Today I am 36 weeks pregnant. WOW!!! I still can't believe how close I am to giving birth to you. I realize you are in my belly but I don't think it will hit me that I'm going to be a mom until you are born and I'm holding you in my arms. Daddy and I are still needing to pick your name and have a lot to do before you arrive. I feel like everyday at work all I do is make trips to the bathroom to pee which I'm getting sick of. You must be sitting right on top of my bladder or something. This past week I feel like you have grown a lot and so I guess when I go in for my next doctors appointment I will see how much I've gained. (Hopefully not too much) It has been a little different coming home to see baby things in our house which we've never had (thanks to the baby shower this past weekend). It sort of reminds us how close we are to being parents. We are both really excited to meet you and I can't wait to see what you look like. I also can't wait to see Daddy hold you. He's going to be such a great Daddy.

My 1st Baby Shower for you...

2009-06-15T20:17:00.000-07:00

Grandma Shervanick and Aunt Jody threw you an amazing Baby Shower on Saturday June 13th 2009. Mommy got so many things that I can use for you once you're born. Here are some photos from the big day.Here Mommy is. You can get a pretty good shot of yourself as well. Mommy is 35 weeks pregnant in this photo.Here is Mommy w/ Grandma Shervanick And Mommy with Aunt Jody. Here is the cake that Aunt Jody had specially made for the shower. It was a big hit. A shot from upstairs looking down at the shower.
And the funniest gift ever, PEE PEE TEE PEES. Aunt Jody got them for Mommy. I guess when I change your diaper I can top your little area off so if you wee wee it wont shoot out. And they're washable too!!! HILLARIOUS. Mommy thought they were great.

Childbirth Education Class

2009-06-12T06:35:00.000-07:00

Last night Mommy and Daddy went to the first of three Childbirth Education classes we had signed up for. It was a little bit different than I thought it was going to be but did have some really good visual aides. The lady filled up a backpack of all the weight you add on when you're pregnant. Well I guess it's averages of what the placenta weighs, extra blood in your body, etc.... I didn't realize how many things go into that extra weight you gain when you're pregnant. Daddy raised his hand when she wanted a man to come up and wear the backpack on their belly. He made me laugh really hard. I think that was the first time he could really realize how uncomfortable it can be being pregnant. Anyway, it was fun. We did learn some things and look forward to the next two weeks.

35 weeks

2009-06-10T10:35:00.001-07:00

Today I am 25 weeks pregnant with you. I'm starting to get antsy about wanting you to be born. Your definately growing and I don't so much feel you kick anymore as I feel you trying to roll around in my belly. It's a little odd feeling but amazing at the same time. I have my first birthing class at the hospital tomorrow evening. I'm excited. I hope that it's fun and I learn a lot.

Appointment with Doctor Spoon...

2009-06-10T10:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Daddy and I went in for a Doctors appointment with you. Dr. Spoon measured my belly and checked your heartbeat and everything was good. I gained 4lbs. since my last visit which is the most I've gained between visits. Right now I've gained 16 lbs. total over my pregnancy. Dr. Spoon thinks you are 5 1/2 lbs. right now. You are really growing this last trimester. I can't wait until you get here.

34 Weeks and counting down....

2009-06-03T19:30:00.000-07:00

Holy Cow!!! I have so many different thoughts this week. First of all I am having lots of pain when I move my one leg up and down on the one side of my stomach. Something is pulling something and I don't like it one bit. I feel tired all of the time. It so stinks. Last night I kept waking up and at work today I felt like a zombie. I have been working on unpacking from our recent move everyday after work but I'm just pooped from everything. I know this is probably good for me to have all this stuff going on before you arrive b/c once you're here I'm sure I wont be getting much sleep or relaxation for years to come. I am extremely excited to see what/who you look like. And as much as I'm so excited to have you here with us I'm really beginning to feel this whole labor and delivery thing. Mommy is not so tough and doesn't like pain at all. I can barely deal with the pains I've had over the last few weeks I don't know how I will do with contractions. I'm really scared about that and just want everything to go smoothly when you enter this world. I'm not sure how Daddy really feels. I don't think he's too nervous. He knows way more about kids then I do so I'm going to need his help. He has been so busy working lately that I don't think he realizes how soon he is going to have a son but I know as soon as you are born he is going to be so proud to have you as his son. WE LOVE YOU & Can't wait for you to get here!!!

Doctors Appointment

2009-05-28T12:32:00.000-07:00

So I went to visit a different doctor that works with Doctor Spoon today. He was really nice and I definately wouldn't mind if he delivered my baby. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and have gained 12lbs. so far. 1lb. since my last doctors appointment which was 3 weeks ago. He says the baby's head is down. He was telling me to feel my lower stomach but I didn't feel anything. his bum is up and to the one side and his arms and legs are on the other side. I am measuring good and he thinks I will deliver around my due date. He said I've had a good pregnancy with no problems at all so that is something to be very thankful for.

33 weeks Pregnant Yesterday!!!

2009-05-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

WOW only 7 weeks to go until my due date. We just moved into our new place and are trying to get all settled in. Mommy has been extremely tired and can't wait to get everything unpacked. I've been experiencing a lot of pain in the lower one side of my stomach. Like if I drive Daddy's stick shift car everytime I lift up my left foot to put it on the clutch I have pain. Or after sitting down when I stand up I have pain in that side. It's annoying and really hurts!!! I am really nervous to be a mom yet excited. I hope I'm the best mom ever!!! I can't wait to see who you look like and what your personality is.

MOVING DAY

2009-05-26T12:31:00.000-07:00

So this past weekend Mommy & Daddy moved into a new place. We're trying to get all settled in before you arrive which is going to be tough. It's a small place but will do just fine for the 3 of us and Zeus & Zoey (Your older brother & sister) They are going to love you. I just hope they don't always try to lick you. It was really hard for Mommy to help with moving and ever since then I've been extremely tired. But it was all worth it. And all the late nights staying up unpacking boxes will be worth it in the end. Can't wait for you to arrive!!! Still really nervous. I have no idea what's in store for me.

32 weeks pregnant

2009-05-20T20:24:00.000-07:00

Here I am 32 weeks pregnant in Grandma's backyard. Daddy was working so I had Grandma take a few photos b/c I'm determined to get a photo each month I'm pregnant with you.
This week has been pretty hard for Mommy. I have been extremely uncomfortable because you are constantly either what feels like sitting on my bladder or sitting right behind my rib cage.
Here is the belly shot of Mommy at 32 weeks pregnant. WOW is all I can say. It's getting sooo... darn big. What is going to happen the next 2 months. I really hope you continue to grow but not make Mommy's belly too much bigger. hahahaha... hey Mommy can hope.

31 weeks and still growing...

2009-05-16T11:52:00.000-07:00

So this past Wednesday I became 31 weeks pregnant. Oh how things are changing. Daddy and I are trying to move into our own place before you arrive. My belly continues to grow and grow. And getting around on a regular basis is becoming harder and harder. Just standing up is exhausting to me!!! Sitting in the same position in the movie theater is uncomfortable. It's just getting harder but it's all worth it. I can't believe you're so close to coming into our lives. I hope I do well with the labor and delivery. I am nervous for that. I waited to long to register for birthing classes and guess what they are almost all full until after your due date. I managed to find one I can take but am unsure if Daddy can come to all the classes with me b/c of work. I'm hoping he'll be able to come to them all.

Mother's Day

2009-05-10T21:46:00.000-07:00

My first Mother's Day. I don't necessarily consider myself a Mom yet but I guess I am b/c you are alive inside of my belly. Daddy got me a really cute card that brought tears to my eyes. We are off for a week vacation that I am so excited about. I really could use a break. I'll upload the card when I can.

Doctors Appointment...

2009-05-08T22:30:00.000-07:00

So I had a Doctors appointment this morning. Everything went really well. I'm 30 weeks along and have gained 11 pounds so far. My last appointment was a month ago and since then I have gained 4lbs. which is what they say is good at this point. (a pound a week) My next appointment is in 2 weeks instead of a month which means that we're getting closer to my due date. I am excited yet nervous about the birth and also nervous for whether I'm ready for this or not. I want to be the BEST mom!!!

30 weeks...

2009-05-06T21:31:00.000-07:00

Today I am 30 weeks pregnant!!! Only 10 more weeks until my due date. I cannot believe I am going to give birth to you in a little over 2 months. I have noticed in this past week that I have been getting very irritated with things and people. Pre-pregnancy I would be irritated with something but I was able to control my feelings/anger but now (OH MY GOODNESS) it is so hard to bite my tongue and not say what I really want to. This has got to be the hormones!!! I don't like it at all. I don't like being angry and irritated all the time. I hope I don't have 10 more weeks of being like this. Other than being irritable I am also very very very uncomfortable all of the time now. I have NO muscles in my stomach anymore so even pulling myself up out of bed is hard, I usually just roll off of the bed. I am extremely tired. My belly button is almost flat with the rest of my stomach. (Looks like over the next 2 months I might get an outie! I have registered for things that I think Daddy and I will need for you once you arrive. I hope we'll get the things that we'll need. We registered at BabysRus & Target. It was a lot of fun.

This week you weigh about 3lbs. and are about 17 inches long. We are thinking that you will be an 8 pound baby b/c I was 8lbs. 2oz. and Daddy was 8lbs. 6oz. I hope you'll be a little smaller but I guess we'll have to wait to find out.

29 Weeks Today!!!

2009-04-29T13:06:00.000-07:00

Another week has passed. I can't believe there are only 11 more weeks until my due date. I can't wait to meet you. I really wish we knew what we were going to name you. But we're still trying to decide. There is so much we still need and so much we still need to plan to be ready for you. As these weeks keep passing I keep telling myself I need to get ready already!!! Anyway, right now I'm sick, some sort of cold with a sore throat thing. It's awful. Makes me more tired then I already am. Sleeping at night is getting more and more uncomfortable and I'm waking up more often throughout the night to go to the bathroom. So frustrating, but worth the hastle for you.

28 week Update of Mommy and photos too!!!

2009-04-22T20:28:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos that Daddy took of me today....

The last couple of days have been really rough on Mommy. At night I just can't get comfortable and I have been waking up multiple times throughout the night (although maybe you're just trying to prepare me for when you come). My lower back has been aching and for some reason at night I feel as though I have growing pains behind my knee. It's odd. Anyway, I definately am getting bigger. But I'm not gaining as much weight as I thought by looking at myself. At my last doctors appointment I asked the nurse what I weighed when I first came in and then what I weighed that day and Mommy has only gained 7lbs. Anyway, I know this last semester I'll stack on some real weight but I guess that's just part of the process.

My family at the Ultrasound....

2009-04-22T20:21:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo from this past weekend of Aaron, myself, my step-mom, my dad, my Aunt Karen, and my Grandma at our Ultrasound appointment to see our son in 3D. It was really great having them there. They even brought party hats and treats!!!

Introducing.........

2009-04-19T21:42:00.000-07:00

the newest member of our Family....
Well here you are. Yesterday we went and had a 3D ultrasound of you. We were so excited to see what you looked like but all you wanted to do was sleep!!!! We couldn't get you to move at all. This is about the best shot we got. Notice your hand above your head and yes, that's right, your resting your head on your foot. Doesn't look comfortable at all to me but you seemed to be enjoying it just fine.
Here was Daddy's favorite shot. A photo of your manhood. He was so proud. The lady doing the ultrasound was like, "Well it's for sure a boy!"
You just kept sleeping and sleeping!!! We tried to shake my belly to wake you up but you didn't seem to mind much at all. You yawned a bunch of times but would quickly get back into a comfy position and fall back to sleep. (Let's hope you're like that when you're born.) Most of the shots looked like this!!! You didn't work very well with us at all. You're flexible in my belly that's for sure. Most of the photos you had both of your feet stretched over your head. Too bad the ultrasound place isn't open at 10pm. when you're the most active. It was amazing to get a glimpse of what you're going to look like though. Although I was sad we didn't get a straight on shot the whole process was amazing.

27 weeks...

2009-04-15T14:49:00.000-07:00

Today I am 27 weeks pregnant with you. Feeling good, but depressed about getting bigger and bigger. I just hope my body goes back to normal one day! This week has some really exciting events in it: Today I'm going with Daddy to check out one of the Hospitals we're considering having you at, Friday we're going to a doctors appointment to get you all checked out, & Saturday we're going to go do a 3D Ultrasound. I'm so excited to see you!!! I'll post photos this weekend.

26 weeks today!!!

2009-04-07T20:24:00.000-07:00

6 & 1/2 MONTHS!!! You are another week older today... You continue to kick inside of my belly which I love to feel. We still have no idea what we are going to name you!!! We haven't even narrowed it down to certain names. We're just not sure. Naming you only happens once and we want to take our time deciding. Daddy wants something original and he has come up with a lot of unique names. Hopefully you'll like what we decide on. I'm feeling great, just tired and a little depressed that I'm getting larger and larger everyday now. But I guess it's o.k. I mean it's all for you right?

26 Weeks Gestation
Length: 14.0 inches
Weight: 1 lb. 14 oz.
-Your eyes are completely formed and he is aware of light and darkness. He will turn his head or close his eyes in response to bright light.
-You have more defined sleep and wake cycles

Your 1st Trip to Cali

2009-04-06T20:10:00.000-07:00

Here you are at 25.5 weeks old at The Happiest Place on Earth (AKA Disneyland) I was perfectly fine from 9am. until about 2pm. but when 2pm. hit my back started to hurt from walking around so much. It's amazing how when being pregnant your back can hurt so much. It's as if bones in my lower back are just hitting eachother over and over again with every step I take. (And I'm not even that big yet) Oh well. We had a blast and I'm sure you did too!!!
Here is your 1st trip to Huntington Beach. It was freezing!!! Mommy is getting so big, this photo sure shows that off.

25 weeks...

2009-04-01T19:20:00.000-07:00

Today I am 25 weeks pregnant with you. We are still completely undecided on your name at this point. But we enjoy watching my belly before bed time to see you move around in there. While I'm at work I feel you kick my belly too. It's neat. My bellybutton is beginning to come to the surface which is really odd looking to Mommy. I still feel as though my stomach is stretching and I get feelings of tightness in there sometimes. I just set a time for our 3-D ultrasound which will be on the 18th of April. I can't wait to see what/who you look like if we're able to tell. Today my pregnancy book says that you are a pound and a half. You're getting big but still have a lot of growing to do. Just don't stretch me out too big o.k.? hahaha... Anyway, I'm so excited for the ultrasound. I feel like I haven't seen you in a long time and I know this will be a very emotional time for Mommy and Daddy to see you in 3-D. Our friends say that after their children were actually born and they looked back at the 3-D photos they got you can definately tell they are the same baby so this will be like seeing you before you're born!!! I know I will cry.

6 months pregnant today!!!

2009-03-25T22:36:00.000-07:00

Well I'm officially 24 weeks pregnant as of today. You are now kicking like crazy in my belly. I was so nervous for so long b/c I hadn't felt you kick but then all of a sudden over the weekend you did it!!! It was really exciting for me. And now that you figured out how to do it you're really having fun in there. My belly is growing more and more every day. Literally I feel as though I look bigger and bigger in the matter of hours sometimes. I am tired ALL OF THE TIME!!! I'm really over that but I guess that's not bad being my only symptom. Here are some photos Aaron took of me tonight after I got home from work. I haven't been good with taking any pregnancy pictures so from here on out every month we're taking some!!!

You have Started to KICK!!!

2009-03-22T20:48:00.000-07:00

So I only got video of one little kick but if you watch close enough you will see it. I saw and felt your first kick yesterday. Of course when I've got the camera out you stop moving around for me. FRUSTRATING!!! But anyway we got one kick for the blog. Now that I can see them I just lay on my back and watch. The feeling is really cool. I can't believe you are growing inside of me. This is so neat. Such a miracle. I LOVE IT!!!

23 weeks and counting...

2009-03-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

So another week has come and gone. Not too much has happened this week. I'm really excited for next Wednesday because then I'll be 6 months Pregnant with you!!! I have this cool book that describes what is going on in my body with you every week that goes by and this week it says that you are 1 pound and 8 inches from your head to your bum. That's not including your little legs, and legs are probably just as long as your body don't you think? Anyway my belly is definately growing. A guy I work with says I still don't look pregnant I just look a little chunky. Which I think is AWFUL!!! I'd rather just look pregnant. I don't think I've gained weight really anywhere else then my belly though. My last doctors appointment which was last week was the first week I actually GAINED WEIGHT!!! I had been losing weight until becoming 22 weeks pregnant. I had NO MORNING SICKNESS my entire pregnancy so I am thrilled. I have been starting to eat more and more though so I need to really start watching what I'm putting in my mouth.

22 weeks...

2009-03-11T15:41:00.000-07:00

Today you are another week older. Not too much going on this past week except mommys first experience in life with heartburn. Daddy and I went out for pizza with Grandpa and moments after leaving my stomach and chest were in pain! Ouch, no fun at all. I will not be eating at that pizza place again until after you are born. I am feeling more and more stretches and tears almost inside my body. They are not very pleasant but I'm sure they are needed in order to get my belly big enough to hold you for these next 18 weeks. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow so I am excited for that. Something to finally look forward to. I wish I were having an ultrasound, but I'm not!!! FROWN...

You're 21 weeks today...

2009-03-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how time sometimes feels like it is going by sooo... fast but then at times seems like it is going by so slow too. I am waiting to be far enough along to go in and get a good 3-D/4-D video of you. I hear if you go between 25-28 weeks you get the best photos so I'm trying to be patient. My belly is growing. I'm still able to fit in normal pants but my belly button is starting to not be such an innie anymore. It's really odd. I feel like my eye sight is not as great as normal. I feel like when I'm at work on the computer my eyes strain to see things sometimes. I have heard that can happen when you're pregnant so maybe that's what it is. I also worry maybe it's from when I had my Migraines. I had so many there so fast and that's when my eyes started bugging out on me. Sort of has me a little concerned. But I hope everything is o.k. I am still waiting to feel you inside of me. I sometimes feel like maybe there's something but I want to have no doubt in my mind that it's you I feel. I go to the doctor again on March 13th. I always am excited for doctors visits.

Meet Abigale Chase

2009-02-28T12:22:00.000-08:00

Presenting Abigale Chase Plummer: Here is Aunt Leslie & Uncle Eric's little girls, Katie & Abigale (your cousins). They live in Colorado and although we don't see them that often we can't wait to meet baby Abigale. She was born on February 27th 2009 at 3:47pm. (We're happy they have a blog so we can keep up on them in Colorado.) Congratulations you guys!

Meet Summerlin Grace...

2009-02-28T12:08:00.000-08:00

Here is your Aunt Amber (Daddy's older sister) with Summerlin Grace Sheber your newest cousin. She was born on February 26, 2009 at 11:45pm. We are so happy to add her to our family and just wish that they weren't in Idaho where we can't see them on a regular basis. Although we hope to go up and visit everyone after you are born in July!

20 Weeks Tomorrow (Half Way There)

2009-02-24T22:15:00.000-08:00

Well today I am 20 weeks pregnant with you. It is crazy how in just the last two weeks my stomach has grown. I actually spent quite a bit of time online the last couple of days looking for photos of other mommies 20 weeks pregnant so I could compare my belly to theirs. Hahahaha.... It looks as though I'm pretty average. Yes there are some who you can't even tell they are pregnant and then others who look like they're going into labor any day but for the most part everyone looks like something is cooking in the oven at this point. I am really nervous about how fast I am growing. I don't want to get too big!

I have had a lot of problems with Migraine headaches and just hope they go away. My back has been killing me lately as if my bones are just resting ontop of eachother. I wonder what it will feel like at 9 months pregnant.

I am beginning to put on weight. I had initially lost about 9lbs. but this past 2 weeks I have gained back 5lbs. It is crazy!!! But like I said my belly has expanded.

I have been peeing an awful lot too the last couple of weeks and wake up throughout the night on a regular basis.

I was reading online that a lot of the moms at 20 weeks have felt their baby kick a lot. I haven't felt anything. So that sort of scares me. But the ultrasound tech said it was still really early to feel anything when we found out our baby was a boy so I'm unsure what's normal. Maybe he's just a really chill baby, I don't know.

This photo makes my belly look a lot bigger then the second one. Must be the angle. BUT WOW!!! Check my belly out!!!

Baby Names...

2009-02-23T21:34:00.001-08:00

Boy names are so HARD!!! Daddy and I have been trying to come up with some good ideas but haven't had much luck on what to call you. Something tells me it might take us a while to decide on a name. (For all of you reading this if you have any good suggestions that you'd be willing to let us consider PLEASE POST them.) We need all the help we can get.

Thanks

2009-02-20T14:11:00.000-08:00

So your Grandpa & Grandma had us over for dinner last night to celebrate us finding out YOUR A BOY! They had this cute cake and everything. Here's a photo. They also got you a few little gifts including a little rattle that goes on your wrist, a hat, and the cutest argyle socks I have ever seen. I can't wait to see you wear them. You're going to be such a stud! Thanks again for having us over for dinner Dad & Vickie.

We're having a boy!!!!

2009-02-17T19:43:00.000-08:00

Today was the big day and I spent the entire time at my appointment in tears. I was just so happy!!! I mean it was exciting enough just seeing you again. (I love ultrasounds) And then when we found out you were a little boy I was just so happy!!! I couldn't even control myself. I'm only 18 weeks 6 days so you don't have much fat on you yet. But the ultrasound tech had no problem finding your area! hahaha...

I got home from work tonight and Daddy had left for a meeting but left me a gift on our bed!!!
Inside were three little onsies for you when you're born. Daddy went to the Baby Gap and picked out your first little outfits all by himself.

He also gave me a really cute card saying how excited he is to have you!!! HE'S SUCH A SWEETIE!!! We are a little nervous to be parents I think but I think we'll be great! I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU in 5 months. lol...

Ultrasound Tomorrow!!!!

2009-02-16T23:36:00.000-08:00

So I'm not sure why I am as nervous as I am to go to our Ultrasound tomorrow. I really don't care whether you're a little girl or boy at this point, I just want to know already!!!! I hate not knowing it drives me nuts!!! So many people have asked what we are hoping for. Aaron doesn't care and I just feel bad answering the questions b/c what if it's not what I want? I'm not going to be upset or anything. I'm super duper excited and would be happy no matter what we have. I just want to know already!!!! Anyway, I'll update everyone as soon as we find out tomorrow. I'm hoping to talk the ultrasound lady into giving me lots of little photos of the baby. I don't care if I have to pay more I just want a bunch of pictures. We'll see what they do.

Migraines AGAIN

2009-02-16T23:20:00.000-08:00

So I had two Migraines this last week and spent all weekend in bed. Aaron was gone and so I had a lot of help from my Family. My Dad and Step-mom picked me up from work and brought me home b/c I couldn't drive. I was numb and in tears just sitting in my car thinking how in the world could this be happening to me again. (I just had a migraine last week) and now again. After my dad and step-mom got me home my mom and sister really helped me for the two days before Aaron got home. They sat by the toilet with me while I threw up over and over again and just sat with me while I cried and wished my headache would go away. My whole body was numb and my head was killing me. After feeling a little better Friday morning I got another Migraine on Friday. I just HATE MIGRAINES!!! I wish I didn't get them and I really hope that I don't pass them on to my baby. Nobody really understands what Migraines are unless you have them yourself. There's no trying to explain them to anyone. They're awful and I wish I never had them. I just pray that I will be o.k. for awhile. My body can't handle these anymore. I lost so much weight this weekend and just need to recover.

(18weeks 1 day) Meet your soon-to-be NEW FRIEND

2009-02-16T22:54:00.000-08:00

Our best friends Travis and Elissa had their baby Xander on Feb. 12, 2009. I'm sure you will grow up being great friends with Xander whether you're a little girl or boy. I can't believe that we're at the stage in our life to be having our own families. It is so exciting and I can't wait for all the fun things we have ahead of us. Congratulations Travis and Elissa. We are so excited Xander is here!!!

18 WEEKS

2009-02-11T12:01:00.000-08:00

So I'm couting down the days until my next ultrasound. Only 5 more days to wait. I'm beyond excited to go and find out if you're a little boy or girl. I feel like just in this last week my belly has really grown. Tonight I plan to go home and take a picture to post of how I am expanding. I'm starting to panic about how fast I feel like you are growing. It's exciting don't get me wrong I just don't want to be a fatty pregnant lady. I want to be a cute pregnant lady. I told Aaron I'm going to need to go shopping ASAP as I feel like my pants are getting tight this week around my belly. I'll post a photo later on tonight. When I look in the mirror my belly looks a lot bigger then this photo. But you can see it's starting to grow.

Stomach Pains

2009-02-09T21:27:00.000-08:00

On my way into work this morning I started to realize this pain in my belly. By the time I got to work it was a constant pain. It's 9:30pm. and I still feel this pain in my stomach. It's not down low it's actually between my boobs and belly button I would say. So odd. I assume it's just you growing inside of me at a rapid pace. I think I might call the Doctors office in the morning if I still feel this way when I wake up. I just feel like my insides are just stretching to make room for you to grow which is probably very true. Anyway is this normal?

Rough Day

2009-02-08T17:36:00.000-08:00

Feb. 6th, 2009 So I woke up earlier than normal this morning to go get my blood drawn before heading to work. Mommy dislikes getting up early but I guess I'll have to get used to that. Just the normal prenatal blood test. I guess at my next doctors visit I'll find out if I'm healthy or not. LOL.... Cross your fingers everyone. While at work I started to get a Migraine. That's right my third since being pregnant. It was awful and so I left and spent all day Friday and Saturday in bed. I wish Daddy were here but he is in Idaho this week for work.

(17 Weeks) Meet your Cousin Tegan...

2009-02-05T20:27:00.000-08:00

"Feb. 4, 2009" The day you turned 17 weeks your cousin Tegan was born. Mommy was able to go to the hospital to watch Aunt Rachel Deliver your cousin which made me having you a little scary because I know I'm no where near as tough of of lady as your Aunt. She was so amazing and I know you will be best buddies with your cousin Tegan one day. Anyway, 17 weeks and I sure feel as if my belly is starting to grow. I have had a few people at work ask me if I'm pregnant this week which tells me I've got to look pregnant now. I've got a little pot belly going on right now and I'm afraid to say it's only going to get bigger from here on out. I'm still able to suck in and look skinny but that is getting harder and harder to do each day. I am excited to show but scared to get too big.

16 weeks

2009-02-01T22:17:00.000-08:00

Well today I am actually 16 weeks and 4 days pregnant. I have marked the day each week in my phone so I can keep track. I have been feeling more and more uncomfortable and tired lately. My stomach is starting to feel harder so i assume that is you growing inside of me. I'm sure it wont be too much longer before it's obvious I am pregnant. I keep up on my baby book and it says that at this point you are 4.5 inches from your head to your bum so I assume with your little legs you're getting quite big and that's exciting to me. Only 16 more days until we see you again at the doctors office. Oh, I forgot to say that. My appointment that was set for the 24th was bumped up a week so we find out on the 17!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!

15 weeks

2009-01-21T20:54:00.000-08:00

Today I am 15 weeks pregnant with you. I am so lucky to be this far along and not getting any morning sickness. THANK GOODNESS. (Mommy hates throwing up) I am still extremely tired which I have been throughout my entire pregnancy. I wish that would stop. And lately I have been pretty irritable. (Must be those prenatal pills or something) I just can't stop thinking about you all day long. Everyday is one day closer to my next doctors appointment where I can see you again. Ultrasounds are soooo.... cool! On February 24th we find out if you're a little boy or girl and not knowing is killing me. I'm ready to go out and shop. We haven't really thought too much about names. Once we know if you're a boy or girl I'm sure we'll get brainstorming more on name ideas. There's a few names I like but nothing for sure. Can't wait to see you again.

Your 1st Doctor Appointment inside my Tummy turned out to be AMAZING...

2009-01-13T19:55:00.000-08:00

Here I am at the entrance to the Doctors office. I was really excited but trying to control myself. After walking into the doctors office and seeing all the pregnant ladies who were very pregnant (totally showing) I began to fear that the Doctor would come into the my room and tell me I wasn't pregnant. How awful would that be?

After examining me and discussing that I didn't know if I had a period in October or not and that I had actually lost weight since being pregnant he said, "Well from everything you're saying I think you're probably not that far along. Maybe 8 weeks" So I was a little sad b/c I thought I was at least 10. Then we went to get the internal ultrasound so we could see you which was so not that bad, I thought it was going to hurt. He instantly said, "Well you're further along than I thought." After doing the measurements of your little head and body he said that I was 13 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I am so excited...

I forgot to tell you that as soon as I saw you for the first time tears came to my eyes. You're still so little but I could see you. Your little hands and head and body. I didn't realize that you were actually in me until I saw you. I mean I knew I was pregnant but now I have a photo of you that I can look at and say, "THIS IS MY BABY." I brought your photo into work after my doctor visit and made everyone who walked through the door look at it. I said, "Look, it's my baby." I am so proud to call you MY BABY. (That just brought tears to my eyes saying that) I saw your heart beating inside of you and could hear it as well. SO AMAZING!!! So I will be 14 weeks pregnant tomorrow. I found out you will be due July 15th, 2009. I can't wait!!! We will find out next month whether you are a little girl or boy. Daddy and I are looking forward to finding out. I love you soooo.... much!

Here I am leaving my 1st visit being 1 day short of 14 weeks. My belly is getting thicker I feel but people couldn't tell that I was pregnant at this point if they didn't know I was.

Here is the photo we got of you again. Your head is on the right and your belly on the left. If you look close enough you can see your little hand and even like your knuckles. Like you're making a fist. I think they could have printed out a different photo I mean when we were watching you on the screen we could see some great shots. This one there's like something sitting on your head. Is that my placenta??? Odd. Anyway I'll get more photos next time we go in. But I am so excited to see you.

A little nervous/scared for your Dr. Visit

2009-01-11T17:46:00.000-08:00

Well my Dr. visit that I set up a month ago is only two days away. I figure tomorrow I will be very busy from work (mondays are awful days at work) so I decided to post my thoughts about it tonight. I'm still just so nervous b/c I'm not sure what they're going to do to me. I wrote down my periods from August and September in my phone but for some reason didn't write down anything for October and I can't remember for the life of me if I had a period or not. I'm sure that will be the first question they ask in order to figure out how far along I am. I'm sure I'm one of a few crazy moms that can't remember her last period. Anyway I'm not sure how they'll come up with an accurate due date without knowing about my cycle. I guess we'll see. But I am really concerned about the appointment. And excited about it as well. I just hope I like the Doctor. Afterall he might be delivering you.

Other pregnant family and friends....

2009-01-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

We went out with Uncle David, Aunt Susan, Aunt Rachel, and our best friends Travis and Elissa last night. Both Aunt Rachel and Elissa are pregnant. They are having two little boys. Aunt Rachel is due the end of January and Elissa the end of February. If you're a little boy then you could be best friends with little Teagan and Xander when you grow up. If you're a little girl I'm already bringing up the idea of you marrying Xander when you grow up! LOL..... There are so many babies being born. Here are a few others.

Your Step-Aunt Leslie is pregnant with a little girl
My High School friend Ashley is pregnant with a little girl
Aunt Rachel a little boy Teagan
Elissa a little boy Xander
Aunt Amber is pregnant with a surprise.

And then there is you. OUR LITTLE SURPRISE!!!

Christmas will never be the same...

2008-12-27T10:45:00.000-08:00

We just got done celebrating Christmas and I just couldn't stop thinking about how next year and for every year after our holidays will be a whole new experience after having you. Aaron and I actually think it will be fun not worrying so much about gifts for ourselves but for you next year. There is so much to look forward to. We were in target the other day and Daddy sort of left me and I ended up finding him down the stroller aisle checking out different strollers. It made me smile. I just can't wait!!!

Your First Doctor Appointment has been made....

2008-12-23T12:57:00.000-08:00

We made an appointment for Tuesday January 13th to go in and see how far along I am. I am so excited to find out but nervous for my check up. I don't know what they are going to do but I just want to make sure that all is well so far. Wish the appointment was earlier but I guess I'll have to wait until then.

Getting Anxious....

2008-12-14T20:51:00.000-08:00

I am getting a little anxious lately to go see a Doctor. Just b/c I'm not sure how far along I am. I mean we're pretty sure I'll be due in July but not 100% positive. I just would like to hear from a Doctor how far along they think that I am. It would really make reading all my pregnancy books a lot more fun knowing what week I should be reading about. I already can't wait to find out if you're a little boy or a little girl. Being that it's Christmas time I have already be drawn toward the baby sections in all of the stores and I wish I could start buying now. (Although I know Daddy is glad we're not there yet).

Some Early Symptoms....

2008-12-07T20:02:00.000-08:00

I think I'm pretty lucky so far. I haven't had any morning sickness YET!!! I'm not really sure when that usually happens since I've never had a baby before but I'm praying that if I was going to get morning sickness I would of already experienced it. So that's what I like to think. I am experiencing a part of my body getting larger and more tender (but Daddy likes that hahaha), having to go pee more than usual, being so tired 24-7 it's crazy, feeling a little nauseous at times, burping a lot (weird I know), and last but not least always feeling hungry but then when I have food in front of me losing my appetite. Why couldn't this happen when I was trying to lose weight? Anyway it's crazy. Something is definitely happening with my body that is for sure.

MIGRAINES!!!

2008-12-07T19:56:00.000-08:00

Well one thing I really hope I don't pass onto you when you grow up is Migraines. I hate Migraines!!! I had two last week and because I am pregnant with you I'm not able to take my medicine. It's pretty awful to be numb and throwing up all day b/c of your migraine and not being able to take anything to make it go away. I just tried to sleep as much as I could. I actually had two in two days. I had to take off of work two days as well. I'm really glad they're gone now. I hope I don't get anymore. I lost 5lbs. in those two days. Didn't want to eat anything and just layed helpless in bed.

Your first trip in my belly....

2008-12-07T19:29:00.000-08:00

Your first trip was in my belly to Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving. While we were there we got to tell all of your relatives that we were pregnant with you. It was really fun.
Also while we were there Daddy tried on a pair of pants I got (Preparing for when my belly gets really big) it was funny to see him push his belly out and look like he was pregnant!

I am Pregnant with YOU!!!!!

2008-11-21T23:40:00.000-08:00

That is right yesterday November 20th 2008 I found out I was pregnant with you! After 4 years of being married it's about time we start a little family. I'm still in shock over the whole thing. I never thought this day would actually happen but it is here and I am so excited (and a little nervous)

Mommy was a little confused with the first two tests she took. The second line which meant you were pregnant wasn't very dark so I wasn't sure what that meant!

Because I still felt a little unsure of the original tests on my way into work today I stopped at Walgreens to pick up a digital test. One that would either say Pregnant or Not Pregnant. After a few moments of waiting the test was positive!!! That's the moment when it started to feel real. When I really felt like you were actually in my belly beginning to develop into a little baby boy or girl.

Why the Budge Baby Blog?

2008-11-21T23:36:00.000-08:00

So after I discovered the blogging world I had always thought that it would be fun to keep track of my pregnancy. That's right I am planning on blogging all the ups and downs of the next 9 months of my life and in the end printing out a book that one day my child can look back on and see everything that happened while he or she was growing in my belly.