Work Baby Shower

Yesterday was my baby shower at work. I really couldn't ask for better people to work with. They all pitched and spend so much time to make my shower so special and spoiled me to pieces. So grateful for all of them! 

     Her face in this picture is priceless!

      Sooo many diapers! Holy Cow!!

Week 30 Bumpdate

How far along: 30 weeks and 3 days! Holy Cow! Time is flying by!

Baby Size: Winter Squash {2.5-3.8 pounds}

Weight gain: Before I was pregnant, I weighed 140-145. I now weigh 179 

Maternity clothes: Wish I could just live in yoga pants and big tee shirts, but since I am still working its lots of maxi skirts/dresses, maternity tops, and flip flops.

Stretch marks: Probably...I just can't see them just like I can't see my own two feet.

Sleep: Broken sleep. I am usually up every 2-3 hours which is rough because I have to be up at 5:10 am for work. Yuck!

Gender: GIRL! 

Movement: Yep! She twists, turns, and moves all over the place. Best feeling ever!

Best moment this week: Getting all the details together for my baby shower on May 30th.

Looking forward to: Meeting our sweet precious girl. Can't wait! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada.

Symptoms: The usual, very long list of pains and discomforts. Out of breath, body aches, and tired to just name a few. My biggest discomfort right now are my feet. They are so swollen and tight all the time. They look like giant sausages!  

Nursery: Is ready to go! Just doing some last minute picture hanging. 

Belly Button in or out? In. I had my belly button pierced back when I was a freshman in High School and because of the constant growing and stretching of my stomach, it looks really interesting to say the least!

Wedding rings on or off? On but can't get it off anymore.

Mood: Anxious, nervous, and excited. 

Bumpdate: 29 Weeks

How Far Along? 29 weeks 
Weight Gain: About 30 lbs  
Maternity Clothes? YES...all day everyday - can't fit in anything else! 
Sleep? It's hit and miss every night. For the past few nights I have been waking up around 3:00am, wide awake and can't get back to sleep. When I do sleep through the night, I am so grateful.  
Best moment of the week? I would have to say when my Husband Josh cooked me a candlelit dinner because he knows I haven't been really the best lately.  
Weird pregnancy moment? Leg cramps...ouch!! In the middle of the night sometimes I go to stretch and my calves get SO tight that I have to get out of bed and stretch them for a few minutes. Also, I seriously cannot walk without waddling. I am SO SLOW.  
Movement: Yes all the time. It's the greatest feeling ever!
Food Cravings: Egg sandwiches, chocolate milk, salad, and watermelon. 
Anything making you queasy? Yes! The constant acid reflux that started about a week ago. I feel like I am going to throw up in my mouth and then it just burns! Yuck!  
What I'm looking forward to: To finally hold sweet baby Olivia in my arms! I am so ready. Lets do this!!!

Wednesday Wishlist: Maternity Style

I love dressing my bump and nowadays there are so many cute styles to pick from. I hear a lot from older women "I never had cute clothes like that to wear when I was pregnant!"I am so glad that I can find cute dresses, skirts and tops to wear that are fashionable, yet are able to fit and flatter my belly bump! Yay for cute maternity clothes!!

Bumpdate: 20 Weeks!!

Today I am officially at the 1/2 way mark! 20 weeks! Wahoo!

Just when I think my belly couldn't get any bigger..........

How far along: I have reached the 1/2 way mark. 20 weeks! Wahoo!

Baby Size: Mango (Weight: 10.58 oz, Length: 10.08 in)

Weight gain: 20 pounds! Wowza!

Maternity clothes: Maternity pants are so comfortable. I love them! Ross is my new favorite store for maternity clothes. Super cute and most of the tops and bottoms that I buy are anywhere from $6-$15

Stretch marks: Nope...at least I don't think so   Sleep: Sleeping all through the night. It's wonderful!   Gender: Sweet baby girl (Hint: I think we have a name picked! Shhhh!)

Movement: Not yet...but can't wait for that. I have a friend who is 21 weeks and she is experiencing lots of movement. I think it just depends. Everyone is different.

Best moment this week: Tackling some more nursery projects to get the room done.

  Looking forward to: Finishing up the nursery and 3 vacations coming our way starting next weekend!

Food cravings: Sausage, egg and cheese sandwich (Starbucks), anything starchy, Jamba Juice, Salad   Anything making you queasy or sick: No.   What I miss: Bending over without struggling. I can officially not put my own shoes on.   Symptoms: These past few weeks I have been feeling like I'm on cloud nine. My body feels good, I feel sexy, and I have lots of energy.

Nursery: Painted, crib purchased, Josh is putting base boards and crown molding in this weekend. I love my handy man!

Wedding rings on or off? On, and no swelling yet! Hallelujah! 

Mood: Feeling super excited and blessed

Workouts: Yoga and walking

Gender Reveal. It's a......

Most people guessed a boy (including Josh and I) but its a girl!! We are over the moon excited and can wait to meet our precious little miracle. Josh got outnumbered really fast.

Boy or Girl? What's your guess?

Today I am literally counting down the hours until tomorrow morning when we get to find out whether are having a boy or a girl. We cannot wait! What is your guess?

Bumpdate: Week 15

How Far Along? 38 weeks

Weight Gain: About 7 lbs 

Maternity Clothes? YES - haven't been able to fit into anything else since I was 5 weeks! My go to place is Destination Maternity in Scottsdale. (leggings, leggings, leggings!)

Sleep? It's definitely hit and miss. A couple of weeks ago I was getting up around 2 or 3am with back pain and then up at 5am to get ready for work. I was so grateful for a long weekend last weekend. I was able to just relax and catch up on some sleep.

Best moment this week? E playing doctor with her Doc McStuffins doctor bag and listening to baby with her stethoscope. "Shhhh Mama...I need to hear the baby!"

Weird pregnancy moment? I have been experiencing cramping pain everyday. There are so many changes happening to my body that I cannot control. Some things I am just like "ummmm...it this normal??"

Movement: Not yet, but can't wait for that moment!!

Food Cravings: Burgers, Jamba Juice, Chinese Food, Cereal, Rice with butter

Anything making you queasy? Perfume, trash, farts and poop...hahahahaha!

Gender: We find out February 17th! I have a feeling its a boy! 

What I'm looking forward to: Finding out the gender and the moment when I finally get to hold this little miracle in my arms!

First Ultrasound

On Wednesday we had our first ultrasound. As I saw these pictures of our little one up on the screen, I was in completely awe. Speechless to say nonetheless.  I feel so blessed and blown away by God's grace.....by His awesomeness. I am awestruck by His constant hand in my life and by this little miracle that is growing inside of me. 

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

-Psalm 139:13 

This Is a Pregnancy Announcement Post

Its true!! We are over the moon excited! God is so good!

Baby Update

We are still trying to get pregnant over here!

Last week I was supposed to start on the 4th

but instead starting spotting and then nothing at all.

I got excited...like I do every month. Could this month be it!
I decided to test. I tested twice. Both negative.

Aunt Flo came to visit Saturday and my hope felt exhausted.
Looks like she is going to stay around for a few days.
 We will try again for next month!

I am holding onto God's promises and

continuing to put my hope, faith and trust in Him.
I can find peace, hope and rest that with His perfect 
timing and His perfect plan for my life that it will come to pass.

I can't wait for the day when I can confess:

For this child I prayed; and the Lord 
hath given me my petition which I asked of him.
-1 Samuel 1:27

My prayer is that we can all find it in ourselves to choose joy daily. I say this knowing how incredibly difficult it can be at times. That we may find the strength to smile, laugh and dance despite the dark clouds that sometimes hang over us and keep us in the dark. I don't know what you are going through, but I promise you that if you turn to the Lord and pour out

your heart and soul to Him, He will strengthen and guide you. He loves you.


How long did it take you to get pregnant?
Any words of encouragement or advice for me?

Trying To..

Yes, the time has arrived. I figured I would just put it out there and let you guys know.

 We have been trying to get pregnant for just a couple of months now.

My greatest desire is to become a mother and have the privelage

to nurture and raise one of Heavenly Father's precious children.

It has been exciting these past few months,  knowing that hopefully any day

now I will be able to read a test that shows up "Pregnant"

I picture and imagine that moment in my head. My heart longs for this day.

Sitting there with my heart beating a gazillion miles a minute hoping

and praying that the test will come out positive.

Reading it, crying and praising God for His goodness and His promises.

The overwhelming excitement and joy of telling my

Husband and eventually family and friends.

This is what I hope for. I hope that it will happen soon.

Even though it's an exciting time right now, it has also

been stressful and disappointing too. Every month that approaches

I get a test and think "okay this might be it!"

Then its negative....

Month after month, after month....

I get disappointed. I get sad.

Then I have to wait another month.

But throughout all of this its' teaching me alot

patience and to rely soley on the Lord and His plan for my life.

I have come to realize that I can only do so much and that

ultimately it is not in my hands. It's in the Lords hands and His perfect timing.

I believe that sometimes God doesn't give you what you want when you want it,

not beacuse you don't deserve it, but because you deserve so much more and He

has something really really big in store.

So I am going to be hopeful, prayerful

and wait on the Lord to see just what He has in store!

Are you trying to get pregnant?

I would love to hear some of your thoughts and stories too!