Things have been going very well for us. We have been very blessed to make a few big decisions these last couple of weeks and we are very excited for the changes that will be coming in the next few months. We are so grateful for answered prayers and feel that things are just falling into place in our lives. We feel truly, truly blessed.
So much going on this month! Conference is soon approaching (one of my favorite spring events), Colton will be giving his farewell talk in Canada the week before, and then a few days later we will be picking him up from the airport and dropping him off at the MTC! Time really does go by quickly!
We are sad that we won't be able to make it to Canada for his farewell but feel so blessed and lucky to have spent two weeks with him in Utah recently. We were able to take him shopping for his mission clothes and to hang out with him for a while before he leaves. Like I said before March is a crazy month for us but I am so excited for the big changes in our lives and there is much to look forward to! More on that later ;)
My belly is slowly getting bigger and my nights are getting longer haha. It really doesn't take much for sleep to become super uncomfortable. Since that has really been my only complaint thus far I won't torture you with silly whining. Life is great and I feel blessed for having such an easy pregnancy.
It is funny to me that I looked bigger at 14 weeks than I did at 15... I guess it really fluctuates daily.
Pregnancy FAQ (Frequently asked questions):
Do you have morning sickness? Nope. Not at all.
Do you have any cravings? It changes daily. I'm not sure I would call them "cravings" but different things sound really good and are satisfying. It started out as grapes, then pickles and recently I've been really enjoying blackberries.
Formula or Breastfeeding? Breastfeeding!
Have you bought anything for the baby yet? I bought a few outfits, my dad bought a crib and I am in the process of making a crib skirt and few skirts to go over her onesies.
When did you start to show? I have a really short torso. My belly is small but there isn't much place for it to go besides out haha. I started showing around 13 weeks.
Can you still wear your regular clothes? Barely! My skinny jeans are too tight but I have a few pairs of low rise jeans that have been ok the last couple of weeks. I have to unbutton them when I sit down though....we will see how long I can pull them off haha.
Natural or Medicated birth? The big controversial question of the day. We are going for an all natural, unmedicated birth. We have been taking hypnobirthing classes and absolutely LOVE everything about it. I am fully aware that things don't always go as planned but I am prepared to meet any turn my birthing takes with calmness and feel very confident in myself and in my body's capabilities. Im looking forward to the birth of baby girl with so much excitement and anticipation. I really don't fear labor.
What doctor are you seeing and where do you plan to give birth? We are actually seeing a group of Midwives at Central Utah Clinic in Pleasant Grove. One of the midwives will help us bring baby girl into the world but there are doctors available should any special circumstances arise.
We will (hopefully) be giving birth at the American Fork hospital and not in our car on the way like some other women we know (also doing hypnobirthing). Haha...yeah...
Who will be in the delivery room with you? My darling husband, unless he passes out. (insert giggle) Nah! He'll be fine.
What’s the 1st thing you might say to the baby? Good question...i'll probably just cry to be honest....haha. Maybe "Happy Birthday!"
Who will help you with the baby after the birth? My mom will stay with us for a while and Josh's mom is planning on taking some time off work. (A major benefit to living so close to our in-laws! We love them!)
What is your favorite thing about being pregnant? Well so far I have hardly noticed haha. (Just kidding). Recently I felt baby girl kicking and that was really exciting! Also, I love love seeing her on the ultrasound and I could watch her all day! Being capable of growing and carrying this precious little girl is the best part of being pregnant. It really is an amazing thing!
What is the worst thing about being pregnant? I have had it pretty darn easy but I will say the lack of sleep. It is just not comfortable! I find myself tossing and turing around all night trying to change positions. That probably won't get better haha. That's ok though. Umm...also I have to pee a lot....and I eat a lot.... lol.
What’s one thing you miss doing since being pregnant? Well...so far so good. I think come summer I will be really sad to be missing out on our usual summer activities like traveling, cabin reunions in Montana and camping! (Although I am determined to get in some camping in the late spring and early summer! As soon as it is warm enough to go because we are already feeling the itch!!)
How many kids do you want? We have never really said a number. We both say we will do whatever feels right but I hope for at least three.
Have you had your baby shower yet? Not yet but i'm planning on it!
We are so excited for baby girl to join our lives and to turn it upside down. She has been long awaited and we feel so much love for her already. We love you little one!
