33 Weeks

Things are progressing well and still feeling pretty good. Only 7 more weeks to go! Had a Prenatal Apt today and the thing I look forward to the most is finding out what position the baby is in. I am always trying to guess if the pokes and bulges are feet or hands or what. So the last couple weeks little dude-no-name has been bulging the the left side of my belly button and pointy pokes to the far right side and up under my ribs. I kept thinking they were feet in my ribs but wasnt sure. Turns out I was right! He is facing head down with his left side towards my back and legs fully extended into my side.
Found a picture of it and it seems to be spot on:

The 4th of July celebrations were awesome with all the family around and I kept expecting the lil guy to jump and the fireworks but he's a brave little one and with some of the louder one it would seem to wake him up and he would slowly wiggle around but no big startled jumps.  Except for one big one that went off too low and close and we both jumped. Not sure if his jump made me jump or my jump made him jump but either way it was kinda funny.

When a firework fell over or went the wrong direction it was kind cute to see Nate jump in between me and the fireworks and act as a human shield. His protective instinct are already starting to kick in and I love it.

It has been in the high 90's to 100 lately and I have been toasty hot but everyone is sweaty hot. I may be a little warmer than I would be not pregnant but not too bad.
I have started feeling big and uncomfortable though. Cant stay in one position very long before my back starts aching or my lower tummy muscles get tired.
Even sleeping its getting harder to get comfy. Little dude will wiggle and jab until I find a position thats comfy for him and then I can sleep.
Ive also been getting acid reflux/heartburn at night and thats no fun. Overall though were doing pretty great.

Still need to do my baby registry but picking things out is so hard. Tons of options and it is hard to know whats best.

Have finally started reading more about Hypnobirthing and how to prepare for delivery. The whole pregnancy and delivery process still blows my mind!

Into the 3rd Trimester Now

Time is flying by. Apparently my shirts are creeping up in the front too much because Nate has accused me of having plumbers front. haha, so ive had to do lots of shopping to try and get me by. Im actually surprised im this big already. Im 5'8" with a super long torso and expected to have a smaller bump than a more petite person. Hmm, oh well.

Still feeling pretty good. The tiredness is creeping back in. Have fell asleep at my desk 3 times in the last week. Still haven't gotten caught luckily, but if I do it will be super embarrassing.

It's so hard not being able to pick up things that are a little heavy or big. I have to rely on other people and thats lame. Or I have found it is amazing what you can still move without actually lifting it. I may take twice as long to move something but hey I get it done on my own. Ha!

Still having lots of belly kicks and wiggles. Its the weirdest thing to see a little buldge from his hand or foot or whatever it is, and when I poke at it he will either punch back or pull away. I'll have to film it sometime. Super crazy alien-like.

Belly button is still steadily popping out and with some shirts it just looks ridiculous. So I have put tape on the inside of my shirt to act as a barrier and it helps a little.

22 Weeks Prego

Now I really look pregnant.  This day I look particularly big for some reason. It seems that one day I can look huge and the next day im smaller. Crazy. So people seem to have skipped asking if I am pregnant and went straight to "oh hey youre pregnant" Which is fine, just means it has become obvious now.  Still feeling good. Bending over to tie my shoes is getting trickier and the worst part is im loosing my bellybutton. Its already going outie.  I still miss being able to ride my horse but riding a greenbroke 3yr old while pregnant is just asking to get bucked off and do damage to the baby.  Not worth the risk.

Bought my first pair of maternity jeans. It was weird going into the maternity store but the pants are a life saver and so comfy! For my birthday I got a few more maternity things which have been awesome. I guess its better to get them a little earlier so I can use them longer.

20 week Ultrasound

I brought in a DVD and they recorded most of the ultrasound. I couldn't help but spice it up a bit and add music and text to explain what you're seeing.

Wow time flies by fast, were already half way! Got to get my 20 week ultrasound check up and it was incredible. That is one on the most amazing things Ive ever done. I wish I could just watch him move around like that all of the time.    So they said he looks healthy and normal in everything they tested. He measured 5 days smaller my expected due date but that it isnt enough to change the date and he could easily catch up. If I have a small baby that is fine by me.

16 weeks Prego and were having a .......

Bumping out a bit but it still kinda looks like im just bloated and fat. I told most people already and those who I haven't told are probably guessing that I just put on some weight. I am going to Central Utah Clinic in Pleasant Grove and they offer a complimentary 15 week gender check ultrasound. So I jumped on that bandwagon as soon as I could. It looks like we are getting our little camping buddy. Were having a BOY!

11 Weeks Prego

The trip to Saudi went great and nausea was virtually nonexistent. We did lots of 4wheeling up and down sand dunes for a week, 2 days of scuba diving (which I just snorkled) and got to watch a camel race and actually got to ride a camel for a minute. We did so much more but between just those things it is a really good thing I was not nauseous and sick. Everything went amazing! Still feeling good with no symptoms, and getting a little thicker around the middle.

Pee stick is showing double lines!

The test shows double pink lines. we are pregnant! Nathan wasnt home yet so I took a picture of the test. Our 5 year Anniversary was only 3 days away and I really wanted to surprise him with the news on our Anniversary. Took another test for the next few days just to be sure.



The night before our Anniversary we were getting ready to leave to Saudi to see Nates family over Christmas. So I was waxing my armpits and the wax was sticking to everything. Of course Nate thought it was funny and got the camera out to take a picture of the oh so unattractive process. I knew the picture of the positive pregnancy test was on there and if he reviewed the pics he would find it. But if I tried to get him to not look at it that would be like leaving a chocolate cake on the table and telling a fat kid not to eat it. So I tried to act like it wasn't a big deal, but next thing I heard was, "So you're pregnant?" So there I was with my armpits glued together and looking like a total mess. Not the picture perfect moment I had been planning for the past 3 days. I couldn't hug him or I would end up getting sticky wax all over him so I just smiled and said "yeah!" Lamest announcement ever. Oh well, at least it's funny to look back on!