The Ninth Month

36-40 weeks

Oct 27-Nov 25

Total weight gain 28 lbs

Went over birth plan with Midwife. Overall very impressed with the practice and hospital.

Ankles very swollen.

My Midwife told me she was leaving the practice and probably wouldn't deliver my baby. My last appointment was Nov 13 where she checked me. I was measuring right on track. Babies HB 140. Strep B Test. Baby was head down and "lodged." She had me feel her head. Estimated @ 5 3/4 lbs. 50% effaced and -1 station.

Sore hips and pelvis. Hard to walk. Hard to be on my feet all day. Everyone says I look small.

Had a neat experience at the Temple that helped us finalize her name.

Bought a Bumbo and Baby Bjorn at The Mother Load Sale. Found a bunch of stuff at Consignment Stores too.

Dressed up as an 8 ball for Halloween.

My cousin took some Maternity Pics.

Had baby shower.

Went on Babymoon to Santa Fe.

Missed our last birthing class because baby came.

Cupcakes from work.

Paid hospital co-pay.

Started having contractions.

The Eighth Month

32-35 weeks

Sept 29-Oct 20

Had a huge growth spurt. 24 pounds gained.

Getting harder to sleep because it's hard to rollover.

I'm a lot warmer so it's nice the weather is cooling down.

Get shortness of breath and often just need to sit down and rest. Walking 30 minutes each day.

My friend Michelle Cortez threw me a baby shower with ladies from the ward.

Got really sick and stayed home from work 3 days. Went to the doctor to get antibiotics.

Feet still swell.

Getting eager for the pregnancy to be over. I miss my clothes.

Painted the crib white and set it up.

Bought my newborn cloth diapers.

My hips and pelvis are so sore in the mornings, it's hard to even walk. Starting to waddle. 

Finally chose a Pediatrician.

No stretch marks.

What's Happening Wednesday

01. Went to two different Babies R Us last week for gifts and with my sister.
02. Told my friend about a job opening at Make-A-Wish and she got it! So happy for her.
03. I've officially started my 1/2 marathon training. Definitely been a good week for running, I'm getting that high and feeling great.
04. Went to a cousin's baby shower with my sister in her beautiful new home. She's due in a few weeks. It was great to see some of my cousins there.
05. Spent the evening holding my new nephew. Heaven.
06. Ryan's been very sick. He went to the doctor yesterday and got antibiotics. Hopefully it will help him feel better.
07. We both had to work Monday on the Holiday.
08. I had to return a book to the library before i was done reading, now I need to put it back on hold to finish.
09. Watched "sandlot" tonight for an activity with the youth. It's been a long time since I've watched it. It's still funny.
10. Have a lot of laundry to catch up on.

What's Happening Wednesday

Image by DeusXFlorida via Flickr

Image by C. Mack via Flickr

01. Officially got my winter clothes out last week and put away all my summer clothes.
02. Ryan is back to playing softball and is playing for a sponsored team. So he gets lots of swag and has a few tournaments coming up.
03. My sister-in-law had a baby shower over the weekend. She's due in 2 months, the same day as my sister. Can't wait for two new baby boys!
04. Spent way too much money on running shoes.
05. Need to get my Thanksgiving decor up
06. Visited lots of gyms and ended up going with Planet Fitness. It's cheap and month to month works best since Ryan will be out of the state for 4 months.
07. Get to attend my cousin's sealing done by Elder Holland, can't wait!
08. I need to get my music on iTunes from our laptop to our computer, suggestions?
09. Didn't vote yesterday... whoops.
10. Can't believe Thanksgiving is in two weeks!