35 Weeks

Here's an update on the pregnancy (I don't have a picture because I was just planning on taking a picture next week when I have 4 weeks left):

How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? Let's see... 23 pounds.  I'm over 100 pounds for the first time in my life!  Haha.
Maternity clothes? Some... I can still wear a couple of my old pants but they're definitely not as comfortable.
Stretch marks? A little bit
Sleep? It's hard to sleep.  I have to flip from side to side constantly because my legs go numb.  And I get up to pee at least once a night, which wakes me back up and it's hard to go back to sleep even though I am dead tired.
Best moment this week? As always, feeling her roll around or stretch haha.  Sometimes it pinches when she bulges though.  Also buying and installing the car seat was pretty exciting because it makes it feel like the time is getting even closer for Baby to get here!
Miss Anything? Not having a stomach get in the way of doing things, especially when I'm trying to squeeze by someone/something and my stomach gets stuck.
Movement? Lots!
Food cravings? Not really anything still.  But ice cream always sounds good after lunch and dinner haha.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope not really.
Have you started to show yet? Yes.
Gender? Girl
Labor Signs? No I don't think so haha.  I haven't even felt any of those famous Braxton Hicks I keep hearing and reading about.
Belly Button in or out? Half in and half out... The top half of my belly button is kinda out, but it's not noticeable with clothes on.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but by the end of the day I need to use soap to take it off because my fingers swell throughout the day.
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy for the most part!
Looking forward to? Meeting Baby of course!  Still have about a month left, but still...

Memorial Day at the Aquarium

For Memorial Day Robert and I decided to check out the newish aquarium in Draper.  It was more diverse than your regular aquarium with different animals from different habitats.  I would recommend a visit to the aquarium.  Just don't go on a holiday haha.  It was preeetty packed.

Ignore the water spots on the glass haha.

The penguins... they kept moving and this was the best shot I could get haha.

A giant anaconda!  We went back to this exhibit 2 hours later because Robert wanted to get a picture of a giant fish, and the snake was in the exact same position.

A cuddle fish.  So weird.

I touched one.  So gross.

The jellyfish changed colors when the lights changed colors.  Way cool!

I also had the hardest time getting pictures of the sharks...

Robert and I also checked out the 4D shark film (it was in 3D, but with the added effects of water spraying on your face and wind blowing at your face and feet).  The film pretty much said the great white shark is misunderstood and that we need to save them from extinction.  Yeah... didn't buy it.

Random Facts #4

With the request of my sister, Tanaya, I am doing another random facts post.  Also because 1) it's been a while since I've done it, and 2) I am bored.

• I have 10 weeks left of pregnancy!  Almost down to single digits people.
• A housefly will regurgitate its food and eat it again.  That's how I like to eat my food too.  Not.
• Salt Lake City has a law against carrying an unwrapped ukelele on the street.
• The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from libraries.
• Giraffes and rats can last longer without water than camels.

 Funny picture of the day:

California

This past week we went on a trip to California with Robert's family.  It was a nice getaway before his brother starts grad school and before I have the baby.

Sea lions just tanning at La Jolla

The beautiful shores of La Jolla

We went to quite a few beaches.  Too bad the water was always freezing cold.  We also went to the Mormon Battalion.

And we went to the San Diego temple.  It's super pretty!

A week of not having a care in the world, and now I'm back to work and school :(  It's okay.  Just a couple of months left for both and I'll be a mommy :)

Pregnancy Questionnaire

I thought I might as well fill this thing out to pass the time and to document my pregnancy thus far.

How did you find out you were pregnant?
My period wasn't coming when it was supposed to, so I took a test and it was positive.

What kind of Pregnancy test did you take?
EPT

How many?
One haha.  I was hoping it wasn't a false positive and that I didn't miss my period for another reason.

What were your 1st symptoms?
Missed period and sore boobs

Who did you tell first?
Robert

Who was with you when you found out?
I was in the bathroom and Robert was sleeping in the bedroom (I took the test early in the morning cuz the box said it's best to do it first thing in the morning).

My 1st reaction:
It was a mix of reactions.  I was excited, nervous, and questioning if I really was pregnant.

Was your baby planned?
Yes

When was the baby conceived?
No clue... haha.  I'm assuming sometime at the end of October or beginning of November?

How far were you when you found out?
I was around 4 weeks I think.

How did your parents react?
They were excited and shed a few tears.  Haha.

My baby

Due Date:
July 21st ish.  That was the initial due date, but after ultrasounds and check ups it's around the 23rd... so some time that week.

Do you know the sex?
Girl

Any names?
We've narrowed it down to 4:
Sadie
Kallie
Myla (I really want this one, but Robert isn't too sold on it.  I think it's kind of growing on him though...)
Chelsi (Robert really wants this one and I don't.  I just put it on the list to make him happy.)

Any Ultrasounds?
I've had 2 so far--the first was during my 12 week appointment.  The second was when we found the sex out at 20 weeks.

Have you heard the heart beat?
Yup, every appointment!

Who do you think it will look like?
I have no clue!  She could look more like me, she could look more like Robert, she could look like both of us, or she could look like neither of us.

Will the baby have siblings?
Nope, she's the first child.

Have you felt the baby move?
All the time!  I felt the first "flutter" at 15 weeks, but didn't feel anything for a couple of weeks after that.  I started feeling lots of movement around 18 weeks.  For the past couple of days (at 26 weeks) she's been super active.  I'm wondering if it's because I can feel her more since she's getting bigger and stronger.

Miscellaneous

Did you have morning sickness?
Yuck.  It started around Thanksgiving (I was really disappointed... I was looking forward to eating all that food...).  I just felt nauseous all the time and food just never sounded good.  I didn't really throw up, just only when I brushed my teeth, swished water in my mouth, or got too hot.  There are still times when my tongue is sensitive to the toothbrush and I gag.  Luckily my morning sickness was pretty much done around 15 weeks.

Did you have any cravings?
Not really... it wasn't until the second trimester when I started to crave sweets more.  Before the pregnancy I would occasionally eat sweets, but wasn't too big on them.  Now I feel like I need a huge dessert after every dinner.

Did you have any mood swings?
I've definitely felt the need to cry more haha.  In my lifetime before the pregnancy, I only cried during like 2 movies.  I've cried during like 4 movies and 1 TV show the past 6 months (and I've had to try and hold back tears many more times... those 5 times I cried were just unsuccessful attempts at holding back tears and telling myself that there was no reason to cry).  And at the beginning of the second trimester I had a couple of times where I would just bawl for no reason.

Are you a high risk pregnancy?
My doctor didn't say anything about it so I'm assuming not.

Any complications?
Not so far.  Hopefully I don't have any.

Formula or Breastfeeding?
I'm planning on breastfeeding, but I know a few women who can't breastfeed so I am going in knowing that it might be a possibility that I can't, so then I would use formula.  But breast is best, so that would be my first choice.  Even though I am scared to death of the pain and how foreign and strange it is to me (even though I know it's completely normal).

Have you bought anything for the baby yet?
I've bought a couple of things, but I still have like 3 months so I'm in no rush.  I'll probably buy most of the stuff in like June.

When did you start to show?
Well, I was able to see a little pudge at like 16 weeks (no one else could tell though), but people started noticing my tiny bump at around 24 weeks.

How long could you wear your regular clothes?
Still wearing them... except for my garments bottoms and pants.  I have to use a rubber band or a maternity band for my pants, but other than that I've luckily been able to wear my same clothes.

Will you keep the baby’s clothes?
Yeah I'll probably store them somewhere in case I need to reuse them for future kids.

Home or Hospital?
The hospital.  No way I could just do it at home.

Natural or Medicated birth?
Medicated for sure.  I have a low pain tolerance :)

Who will be in the delivery room with you?
Robert.  And the doctors and nurses of course.

Do you think you will need a C-section?
I originally wanted a C-section because I was too scared I wouldn't be able to push something out of my small body and that it would hurt vaginally, but after watching a C-section, I am hoping I don't need a C-section haha.

Will you cry when you hold the baby for the 1st time?
Well, if my hormones are still crazy like they have been who knows.  I probably wouldn't under normal circumstances (I'd just be super crazy happy), but I have no clue how long it takes for hormones to get back to normal.  Guess we'll find out haha.

What’s the 1st thing you might say to the baby?
Hm haven't thought about that.  Probably "hi" haha.

Will you let anyone video tape the birth?
Um no thank you.

Are you excited?
Yes!  Also nervous, but excited for the most part.

Who will help you with the baby after the birth?
Robert of course.  And I'm sure a lot of family members will haha.  There are plenty of people who are eager to help me ;)

What is your favorite thing about being pregnant?
Feeling movement for sure.  But there are times when it starts to get uncomfortable as the movements are getting stronger.
Not getting my period is a close second.

What is the worst thing about being pregnant?
The first trimester morning sickness period.

What’s one thing you miss doing since being pregnant?
Hm good question... I guess just not having to worry about what I'm eating and having it affect the baby.  I was pretty good about it at the beginning of my pregnancy but I'm starting to eat a bunch of junk.  Oops.

Any days you wish you were not pregnant?
During the first trimester I thought that a couple of times, but now I don't think that.  I'm sure once I get into the third trimester I'll start wishing the baby would hurry and come out.

Are you ready for a baby?

I don't think anyone can be fully ready for a baby.

Do you have insurance?
Yes

How many kids do you want?
4

Do you talk to the baby?
Sometimes, but it seems kinda weird talking to my belly.

Do you still feel attractive?
Um depends on the day haha.

Have you had your baby shower yet?
Nope, but my sisters are planning one for June.

Do you like kids?
Depends on the kid ha.  But for the most part they're not too bad.

How far along are you now?
26 weeks.  A week and a half until the start of the 3rd trimester!  Crazy!

Feeling Movement

Almost to 21 weeks in the pregnancy and I am surviving!  It has gotten a lot better since the sickness phase has passed.  Now I get to enjoy eating again, and feeling my baby girl moving inside of me.  It's such a weird feeling, and it's even weirder to put my hand where she kicks/punches and feel her kicking/punching my hand.  To be honest, the first time I felt a kick with my hand it kind of freaked me out haha.  But now I always try to feel her with my hands because it's so cool!  I've had Robert try to feel it a couple of times but he hasn't felt anything yet.  I feel like the past couple of days her kicks and punches have gotten stronger, and sometimes it startles me.  One time I was at work or in class (I can't remember which) and she kicked really hard and I jumped haha.  So if I randomly jump, that's why.  Don't think I'm going crazy or something ;).

And... yeah.  My belly still barely shows.  It popped out more than before like 2 weeks ago, but since then it hasn't budged.  I figured I wouldn't bother taking any pictures of my belly until it actually showed, but my cousin (who is also pregnant, but with her 2nd child) told me she regrets not taking pictures earlier, even if there is barely anything showing.  So here's to my first picture.

Yup.  There it is.  Nothing to see.  Haha just kidding (but not really).  I can definitely tell the difference from before I was pregnant (my stomach was so flat, it even slightly concaved) but my stomach is still just a small guy.

We're having a...

Our families got together for dinner and after dinner we announced the sex of our baby.  We made magic play doh that turned either blue or pink, so we gave each family member a ball and they had to squish it around to reveal the sex.

Here's the actual reveal:

It's a girl!  We made all the balls blue and one "pink" (okay it was more red because I am cheap and didn't want to buy a separate box of food coloring just for the pink), so every one had blue and thought it was a boy... until James rolled out the lucky ball showing he was the only one with "pink".

Yeah... that looks like a bloody ball haha.

So there you have it!  And we're excited (even though Robert wanted a boy, but I think he secretly wants a girl even more ;)).  Now onto the hard part... picking out a name we agree on.