Life as a Momma

So far I LOVE being a mother.  I'm sure people think there is no possible way NOT to love it but I have to admit...it's not always easy!  There have been a couple fussy times with Ava where I just feel so helpless and wonder what the heck I need to do to make her happy!  The worst was yesterday with Ann Crevilli at my parents house...I think Ava sensed the stress the moment she walked in the door and as soon as Ava started to cry, Ann wouldn't shut the fuck up!  She kept telling me what do, what I was doing wrong, how I shouldn't let anybody but me hold Ava, how I shouldn't even be at my moms house yet and how I wasn't even holding my daughter correctly.  I seriously was so frustrated which I'm sure Ava could sense...I know Ann was just trying to be "helpful" but I don't want to be around "helpful" people right now.  If I'm dealing with my child, let me do just that and don't interfere or judge me.  That's the crazy thing...Ava has NEVER (I say that like she's been around forever lol) been like that!  Poor baby  :(  Anyways, other than that dramatic experience things have been going really well.  Breastfeeding is a full time job but we're a pretty good team and John's been really supportive.  I introduced the pacifier today while we were on a short walk...she enjoyed it but I think I'll try and limit the use until I know she's gaining weight from feedings.

Oh, and my "I'm a dumb shit" moment of the day!  I was changing a wet diaper and took the wet diaper out from under her...just as I was grabbing the clean diaper to put under her-she pooped all over the blanket!!! Lol!!!  The poop was yellow for the first time so that's all that mattered to me...I just felt so silly because John just told me to be careful about this yesterday  :)  I have a feeling I'll be learning by trial and error a lot over the next few months-actually probably the rest of my life to be honest.

John is golfing right now...he's playing with Johnny Drama from Entourage-I don't know his real name!  Mom is coming over to help give Ava a bath and then Caitlin, Dana and Drew are stopping by before their Christmas party tonight.  

Oh, and last night we all got 6 hours of sleep in our own beds!  Well, not Ava's crib but the bassinet in our room.  She's pretty much waking up every 1.5 hours and feeding for 30 mins which is a huge increase from yesterday.  Dr McClaren said that she should be feeding ever 2 hours so we're on track now...Ava weighed in at 6 lbs 9 oz at the appointment so it's really important she doesn't lose more.  We go back Monday just to be on the safe side but I think I'll be fine since my milk is finally coming in.

Some Baby Pictures

The 3 of us...

Mommy and Grandpa
Ava with Grandma and Grandpa

Right before pushing-yes...I put on make up

Ava is Here!

So I want to start from the beginning of my labor story and get it all down before I forget.  My last update was around 6:30 yesterday morning...I was having some cramping.  Dr. Katz came in around 8 and did an exam and gave me the gel.  I was about 3 cm.   Everything was fine for about 2 minutes, then I started heavy contractions!  I would say my pain went from a 3 to a 8 immediately!!  I decided to get the epidural and by 830 that was done.  Getting the epi was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be-definitely less pain than one contraction!  John was great and held my hand as I got it and he later told me that the needle was HUGE!!!  I'm glad he kept that information to himself at the time  :)

I was feeling great, couldn't even feel my contractions.   Dr. Katz came in again around 9 and broke my water.  She also did an exam and I was up to 4 cm!!!  Mom and Dad came soon after and we all hung out for awhile...I was in absolutely no pain and happy to have everybody there to keep me company.  My parents took off around 10:30 and at 11 the nurse examined me and I was 6 cm!  I was surprised how quickly this was all moving along and started texting a few people give updates...Elissa wrote back that she went from 7 to 10 in about 20 minutes!  I was in shock so I called Mom and Dad and told them they should probably get here sooner than later.

Sure enough around 12-1230ish the nurse covering for my other nurse came in and said "you're ready to go!" I didn't really understand and asked her if I was at 10 cm--she said "yep, and you're ready to push!"  I was feeling a lot of pressure and thought for sure I was peeing my pants every couple minutes but they said it was the amniotic fluid.  So when my nurse got back from lunch around 1 they got me all set up and we started to push around 130.  We decided to have Mom in the delivery room taping which I'm so thankful I did...she didn't miss a thing but recorded the perfect angle (not too much).  The pushing was bearable and John was the best partner ever!  I looked in the mirror a couple times which was helpful-It was super motivating to see the hair on her head and made me want to push even harder-lol.  By 2ish Dr. Katz was there and things really went smoothly until the very end-I started to feel some pain.  By the time they got more meds in me we were just moments away.  Ava Rose Makely was born at 2:17pm December 14th 2009!!!!  It was the most amazing moment in my life and I was so elated to hear her first cry.  It felt like I was floating with joy...I was so happy to finally meet my little princess and I think all the meds were kicking in at the exact same time lol.  My entire body was tingly with pure happiness :)

Ava is absolutely beautiful!  She weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces.  I was so happy to hear that she was perfectly healthy that nothing else mattered at this point.  Not to mention I had the PERFECT delivery (no tear, no c/s, no horrible pain, no H's, nothing!)  We've been successfully working on breast feeding which is going to be a learning process for both of us but we'll get it!

Anyways, my computer is about to die and I'm tired but next post I'll put pictures on :)  I'm glad I got this down!

Hospital Update #1

So I think I'm actually having a contraction right now....to be perfectly honest it just feels like severe and sudden period cramps that only last a couple seconds.  We checked in around 830 last night after going to Cheesecake Factory for dinner with Mom and Dad.  Last night when Diane, my nurse, measured me I was at a 2 and 70% and now with the medicine this morning I'm at a 3 and 80%.  There are two other mommas-to-be doing the exact same thing with the same doctor today.  They both already had their epidurals!!!  I have an imaginary goal of waiting until I'm at at 5 but realistically I'm just going to go as long as I can.  It kinda scares me that they both got it already....like am I doing something wrong?  Are they further along then me already?  The nurse said they both came in having contractions so maybe that has something to do with it.  Ahhh,  I think I'm having another contraction right now and my belly is really hard on top....I take it back, not as painful as it was before.

So I guess Dr. Katz will come in around 7ish and give me the gel to speed up the process.  I'll try to write again after that but I'm sure at some point soon I won't want to be near a computer.  Right now John is just sleeping and I can't sleep with the cramping so it's pretty much just a waiting game.

Hospital Here We Come...

I'm really glad Davis was here this weekend-it flew by!  I can't believe we're going in to have a baby tomorrow!!  We went to Jason and Yvonne's to celebrate Hannukah and Yvonne's birthday and I met a lady who was like, "oh, when are you due?" I kind of giggled and said "Tomorrow!!"  Never thought I would be out and about this far along but to be honest I feel pretty damn good!  I really don't think I look as pregnant as other women look at 9 months...thanks Daddy for making me tall!

I think I have my hospital stuff packed

Diaper bag

2 swaddle blankets

2 Newborn outfits w/footsies and bibs

2 hats

1 box of See's chocolates for the nurses

 

Duffle Bag

1 Hot Diggity Dog

1 Pink Robe

1 pair of pink slippers

1 knee length vera wang nightgown

2 pair warm socks

1 big brother shirt for Davis

For Dad-boxers, sleep pants, shirt, thermal, white shirt

4 packs of gum

Breast Pads

Overnight Pads

Thank You cards

Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Lotion

Juicy Pants to wear home (I figure I'll wear the same shirt I wear in)

Macbook-need to pack last thing tomorrow

Laptop

Charger

Upload cord

Iphone

Phone Charger

Camera

Camera Charger

Still need-make up, hair brushes, face wash, Boppy or Breast Friend, and lanisohl cream!

December 10th-37 weeks 5 days-One week to go!

I'll probably be updating this post later but I'm up now at 6am so I thought I would write since watching the season finale of Top Chef doesn't even seems to take my mind off our baby!!   We have an internal exam today at 11 and I think both John and I are a little anxious this time.  For the first time this entire pregnancy John is getting a little nervous with her coming so soon.  I woke up this morning to find him sleeping on the couch...quite a turn of events lol!  The best thing for us is to not worry about it...we need to get in all the sleep we can!  The good thing is that we literally have at least one of everything we need and we both will have every minute of everyday (for the first couple weeks of her life) to be devoted to making this work.  I wonder how we'll ever come up with a schedule that works...hopefully it includes 20 minutes of me time to do my hair and make up everyday but for some reason I think that won't make it to the top of the list lol...we'll see soon enough!

So we just got back from Dr Katz's office and we're going in on Sunday night and having her the 14th!  She said I am 2 cm dialated and 80% effaced and that the chance of even having to use pitocin is low.  I'm really excited but nervous all at the same time.  I just want Ava to come into the world a healthy baby...I don't even care how much pain I go through if I can see a healthy baby girl at the end of it all.

Why Isn't She Moving?

So this morning I woke up like any other morning...Took the pups on a walk and did some random chores before heading out to my massage at ten with Peggy.  When I got home and got out of the shower I realized I hadn't felt her moving ALL morning!  Usually when I'm getting a massage I feel her kicking around since I'm just laying there, but nothing.  Then I ate a half of a PB&J and laid down to see if she woke up...still nothing.  I told John and he said not to worry but I couldn't help myself so I called Dr. Katz's office.  I spoke to Wendy, since Dr. Katz is out til Thursday, and she told me to head over to labor and delivery asap.

So on my way over to the hospital I thought I felt her move around a little bit...then as I was waiting to check in, I definitely started to feel her.  Why did it take her this long???  By the time John came she was back to her usual self, kicking and pushing around.  Because we were already at the hospital we decided to go ahead and do the fetal monitoring...sure enough, everything is fine and I'm just a paranoid mommy to be!  

Anyways, I'm 37 weeks 3 days and 10 days until my scheduled induction.  I'm scared and don't know if I should be induced or wait for her to come on her own....we're going to an appointment on Thursday so I'll know more after that. 

36 weeks 5 days

I have a feeling days are going to CREEP by for the next two weeks....lol!  Ava's been in a great mood though moving around A LOT.  We have been playing a game tonight where I hit my belly where her feet are and then she kicks back!  It's been really entertaining for me for the last two hours on the couch!!!  I'm seriously going to die waiting two whole weeks to see my precious little baby girl!

36 weeks 4 days-16 days left!!!

So we're getting REALLY excited to finally meet our little girl!  We can't believe it's already December and now with just two and a half weeks left it just feels so real yet so surreal at the same time...I read through all my pregnancy posts and realize that 9 months really does fly right by (even though it doesn't feel like it especially at the beginning when I was so worried)  I just hope that we're prepared to have a baby in the house...I can only do so much and I think without her here it's impossible to know.  We do have all the necessities though...plenty of diapers and wipes, a swing, a pack and play, crib, ext.  I do wonder if I'm going to want a glider in the nursery...as of right now we have the couch with a little ottoman so I guess we'll try it out and if it doesn't work I guess we can always go buy a glider no problem.

It shocks me a little bit that John and I didn't take one baby class...I hope we're not in for a big disaster.  When I went over to Elissa's to visit Landon it seemed like that was just as good as any baby care basic class...He seems so easy though!  I have a feeling Ava's going to be a bit of a handful...although she's been really good in my tummy.  We'll soon see!  It's crazy-just not knowing but having so many questions!  What's she going to look like?  What color eyes?  Skin?  How much will she weight and how tall will she be?  What kinda baby is she going to be?  How is my delivery going to go?  I hope inducing is a good decision!  Well at least we know one thing...we're going to love this little girl so much!

I still haven't been sleeping well at all...I think a huge part of it is just the anxiety at this point!  I can't stop thinking about Ava...my little girl  :)  Rusty has been a great buddy throughout my sleepless nights...no matter how many times I change rooms or positions, he's right here by my side.  My arm actually is resting on him right now while I type.  I really hope he's ok when Ava comes...I know he loves my complete attention but hopefully we'll all get along great and he'll take well to having a baby in the house.

36 weeks preggers

So I'm 36 weeks along...20 days to go!  I was playing with Davis this weekend and it dawned on me that we'll only have him alone for one more weekend...kinda scary!  The boys are actually on there way down to Uncle Kevin's house and I'm really sad because I seriously couldn't go with and stand being so uncomfortable.  I'm as big as a house now and she's constantly pushing her little feet into my right rib...I'm surprised I don't have bruises!

How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 172
Stretch marks? No but I thought I saw one the other day and freaked out!
Sleep: Johns been kind enough to let me sleep wherever it may be
Best moment this week: Enjoying thanksgiving without remotely dieting
Movement: More like constant pushing than the kicks and punches from back in the day
Food cravings: Jamie DiMarco's sweet potatoes
Labor Signs: Some light spotting and mild cramping
Belly Button in or out? John swears it was out right after thanksgiving dinner but I beg to differ  :)  Still no golfing in January as of now
What I miss: Being comfortable in general.  Being able to jump up out of bed, bend over without completely squating

What I am looking forward to: Hearing her cry for the very first time

Measurements: hips 40" waist 42" bust 40"-even bigger than a michellin man around the middle!!!

34 weeks 5 days preggers--29 days to go!

This morning I woke up on the couch yet again.  It seems to be more comfortable so I guess it's alright but I miss cuddling with John.  I've been feeling really great during the day except I've been having serious cramps down there, especially in the mornings.  It subsides in about 30 seconds so it's completely bearable...I just wonder if these are the BH contractions that everybody is talking about?  

We went to see Dr. Jadali yesterday and we were able to see Ava in 3d so it was totally worth it!  She has completely filled out in the face-she's got the cutest chubby cheeks!!!  She weights approx. 5 lbs 5 oz and is in the 58% percentile.  I also had his quadruple check if she is in fact a girl...he took a 3d pic of her private parts to prove it-my poor baby has no privacy!  But yes indeed she is still my little princess.  

Nursery Update-I think the wall hanging are cute...even though they may over do it a little  :) lol.  But she only really has a nursery corner so we have to make it super dooper cute!  Hopefully John will be so kind and hang those by this weekend.

Davis mentioned having his name above his bed so I looked all over, and couldn't find any kid friendly letters....they all had boats or farm animals on them....no super heroes????  So we bought him a huge Hulk Fat Head to put behind his bed..we're thinking of giving it to him as a big brother present.   I also got him a few other hulk things for xmas-like a hulk watch, some big boy boxers and a hand held game for trips to Havasu.  I'm really aiming to be done xmas shopping by the middle of december because I'm sure it will be the LAST thing I feel like doing once Ava makes her arrival.  I can't wait for Davis to meet his little sister  :)

My Perfect Baby Shower

Leanne threw the best baby shower for us today!  I couldn't imagine it being any more perfect  :)

Dad's 60th Birthday in Havasu

We had another great vacation last weekend and the boat is AMAZING!!!  I know we're going to have so many wonderful times on the boat and I'm looking forward to every one of them!  I'm so happy that Daddy's midlife crisis present was something the whole family will enjoy  :)

I bought Ava a pink infant life jacket---so darn cute!  I hope she'll be cozy in it!

In other news...I found out yesterday that Molly, one of my best friends from Cal Poly, IS PREGNANT!!!  I'm so excited for her!  She's 5 weeks...I remember being 5 weeks pregnant like it was yesterday--She's coming to the shower this weekend and I can't wait to see her!  I hope she feels well!

Update: 33 weeks 4 days preggers...up to 166 lbs (27-32 pounds depending POV)but who's counting?!?!?  Oh, I am!  Ava better be a big baby or I'm going to have my work cut out for me!  With 38 days left I think I'll probably gain right around 35 total.  I can't believe I'm actually putting these numbers where somebody can see...but it is MY BLOG so I'll  do what I want  :)

Nursery Update

So not much has really changed but I still wanted to post this new picture of the shelves and the bouncer  :)  As for being pregnant, I feel fantastic and I've been sleeping much better!  I went to bed bath and beyond and bought us a heated mattress pad-which makes our bed sooo inviting!  We also moved the puppies to their crate for bedtime which I think is helping out.  My Kohls order came today too...I love Kohls!  I got a vera wang pj set for the hospital and some ladybug baby items too.  With free shipping and an extra 20% off order I just don't know how they stay in business...plus on top of it they sent me $20 kohls cash.  They are just giving the stuff away!

We have our first baby class Wednesday night and then we're leaving for Lake Havasu on Thursday morning...so excited to see the new boat!  With everything we do lately I keep wondering...How are we going to do "this" with the baby?  How are we going to travel?  How am I going to walk the dogs?  How will I manage to get my hair done?  I'm sure everything works out but right now I just can't imagine how!!

Counting down the days 'til my shower...darling Leanne had us over to taste her cheese blintz casserole--so yummy that I ate a piece and a half!!  I'm really excited with the number of ladies coming so far...only bummer is Aunt Wendy can't make it  :(  

Happy Halloween!!!

We had so much fun trick-or-treating!!!  The best was when Davis started saying MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I think I forgot to mention that Dad bought the boat!!!!!!!  He bought it, he bought it, I can't believe it....he actually bought the boat!!!  We're going to Lake Havasu again next week to celebrate Grandpa Tom's 60th Birthday  :)

Daddy's 1st Little Present

Looks like Daddy can't help himself either :)  

BTW, I just bought the little ladybug shelves!!!  A hardworking couple with 3 kids makes all the shelves by hand--they support their family with the money while both parents are in school full time and they home school all the kids.   It just made my decision that much easier to know that I'm helping :)

People of Walmart

Have you been to PeopleofWalmart.com???  It is THE funniest website I think I've ever seen.  I had my very own experience with a Wal-creature yesterday so I thought I would share  :)

Nothing like check out with a relight in your mouth!  John likes his hair the best

31 weeks 1 day

Today I got to hang out with Davis all by myself for the very first time!  I know it sounds weird but with his mom being the most overprotective person I've ever heard of and the fact that John is his Daddy and wants to spend all of our Davis time with him-I've just never had the chance before to have a full day with just the two of us-And we had soo much fun  :)  We took Rusty to the park, played Wii, turned off all the lights in the middle of the day to make our own little "movie theater" and then went to go meet Daddy at the golf course.  I have to admit my favorite moment was when he said he didn't want to leave to go see Daddy and he just wanted to stay here (even though I'm sure it had more to do with our dogs and the Wii then me-it still just made me smile!)  Being around him all day just makes me want to be a full time mommy even more!  Less than 8 weeks away!

How far along? 31 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 163
Stretch marks? Hope not!
Sleep: Musical Beds has begun!
Best moment this week: Buying the letters for her nursery!
Movement: Starts as soon as I get into bed
Food cravings: Everything
Labor Signs: more cramping/braxon hicks throughout the day
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: Sleep

What I am looking forward to: Well since this weeks ultrasound was BORING I don't even know if I'll go to another one---Looking forward to my shower in November  :)

Measurements: Michellin Man!

To shelf or not to shelf?

I received the ladybug bedding set!  I really like it except the bumper doesn't fit correctly on our crib  :(  I'm going to make sure the way I tied it is safe because I've heard different things about having blankets and bumpers and how they can increase the risk of sids.  

So on to my next project!  I ordered Ava's nursery letters today for above her crib and I'm now debating on putting in a couple shelves on the same wall.  I took this picture which shows where her name will be and where the shelves would be on the right....I like the idea of having somewhere to put a couple items plus one has three pegs to hang up towels or blankets--PLUS they match our little ladybug theme!

Here are the shelves-but I would get them both in white

Decisions, Decisions

I can't sleep!!!  This is the 4th night in a row and believe me it's not because I'm not tired...I just can't seem to get to bed :(  What's worse is the damage it has on my credit cards-It's too tempting to just start buying things online when you're up in the middle of the night and nothing is on tv.  Anyways, I'm still on the Chicco stroller (I'm shocked!) but now I'm torn on which color.  I really like the pink and grey but if we have more children, and we have a boy, then it wouldn't be really useful.  On the other hand I don't really plan on having any more babies (at least not for awhile) and the stroller is good up to 50 pounds so it would really last a long time for Ava.  Plus if we have another child there is still a 50% chance it would be a girl right?!?!  So here they are...

And CLICK HERE for the link to the awesome website with a demo!  Wow...I'm so easily amused right now haha

My Little Ladybug!!

So I decided on Kids Line Ladybug for all of Ava's bedding and decor!!!  I think the green will go really well with the pistachio paint and I really want to make her side of the room super pink and girly :)   Soooo I went ahead and purchased the bumper, comforter and a matching blanket.  Unfortunately the valance and skirt won't work with our set up but I would still like the hamper, sheets, mobile and some kind of wall art.  I'm debating between a guy I found on Ebay that custom paints hanging letters to match the Kids Line Ladybug theme and also a few others that I found on Etsy.  I really need to figure out if I want just AVA or if I want to include her middle name ROSE.  I have a feeling that just AVA will be too small but AVA ROSE would be over doing it.  Plus I feel like there's still a slim chance her name may change...John seems really against that idea though.  It's so nice that we really found a name that we both love!I wonder if these knobs would work on our crib/changer?Maybe have sweetartboutique custom paint AVA on canvas to match our theme?

Dear Daddy

Dear Daddy, First of all, I can't wait to meet you! I've been kicking Mommy as hard as I possibly can to get out but it seems like it's not doing much good...I think I'm stuck in here until December. I'll make sure I grow big and strong for you while I'm here but I just wanted to say thank you for working so hard for Mommy and I-we really appreciate all your hard work and Mommy seems really happy with you. I heard that you're a really great Daddy and I'm looking forward to you watching football games on your lap and letting you spoil me rotten :) I promise to be a loyal Wisconsin fan as long as you promise not to scream when my diapers smell really horrid. Love your little Princess, Ava

30 weeks!

Unfortunately our camera broke and it's going to be at least another week until I get it back.  I'm now 30 weeks pregnant and I'm definitely starting to feel tired again.  I had to stop going to the aerobics class and walking around the lake is getting harder as it literally takes my breath away--but I still love it!  The days have been much cooler so we're going to start walking in the afternoons which is great because I've been having the worst sleep ever!  Our little girl decides to start jumping around in the middle of the night and her kicks and turns are so vigorous that I simply cannot sleep through them anymore.  I feel so lucky to have John supporting us because at this point having a full-time job would kill me!  I'm exhausted!

On a happier note I think I finally found a stroller!!!  It's a Chicco travel system and it seems perfect!!!  (Note:  I found this online last night during one of Ava's kickboxing sessions so I haven't actually tried it out yet)  I really want a stroller that is safe, has a nice sporty pattern,   has a tray and cup holders, is easy to fold, and affordable.  I love the idea of a travel system because if possible I would like to skip the snap and go stroller since you really only use it for a couple months.  I was seriously looking into a Graco travel system but all their patterns are hideous!  Then I loved the peg perego but the stroller you have to buy to make it a system is impossible to fold and the other one I found, the SI, doesn't have a tray :(  I've changed my mind probably 5 times already about strollers but for some reason it seems like the biggest decision I have to make right now...or it's just something keeping me occupied  :)

Speaking of BIG decisions did I mention that Dr. Katz wants to induce on December 18th???  It would be 9 days before my EDD but she said that she feels very comfortable doing it and even went as far as to set it up already at the hospital!  It seems like a good idea for a few reasons...we would be home for Christmas, the hospital would probably be a lot less crowded (they said the busiest time of the year is the last week because of the tax deduction), and she may be a little smaller so there's a higher chance I can have her "naturally".  John's coming to my next appointment with Dr. Katz to discuss it further but I am worried about a couple things...making sure her lungs are fully developed, the chances of having a c-section going up, and the degree of pain caused by inducing labor-I heard the contractions are much more intense!

Last Wednesday we went to West Hills for the hospital tour which was great!  They seemed REALLY organized and REALLY slow!  They only deliver 100 babies a month and have a nurse for every patient.  The only downside is there's a 2% chance of sharing a room since the rooms are set up for it but they said that 98% of people end up getting their own room and it's great because then the husband sleeps in the other bed :)  They also have a great program where you spend the 1st hour together with your baby to encourage breastfeeding and "kangaroo time" which is skin to skin contact with your baby.  Then they'll take her to be cleaned and examined with John while I get a little time to rest before they get back.  I'll be able to have Ava in my room with me all the time except for when the pediatricians come to check on the babies or if I want a break to take a nap.  I think I'm going to want her as close to me as humanly possible the whole time!  Another nice thing is that John is allowed to bring any food in so I'll be sure to bring lots of take out menus  :)  

How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 28 pounds according to me 23 according to the doctors office-I'm at 162
Stretch marks? Not that I can see but lots of veins
Sleep: impossible
Best moment this week: Seeing the hospital really made it all feel so real!
Movement: Tons of movement!
Food cravings: Sugar Daddy's!!  John bought me a box
Labor Signs: a few cramps in the mornings but nothing major
Belly Button in or out? Still in but getting very shallow
What I miss: Cute tops with cute jeans

What I am looking forward to: I'm excited for the ultrasound on Oct. 22nd

Measurements: Bust-39  Waist(or right under boobs since I have no waist)-34 Belly(biggest part)-40  Hips-40

So pretty much I have lost ALL my sexy curves and replaced them with BABY curves  :)

Lake Havasu 2009

We took a fabulous family vacation to Lake Havasu last weekend and I finally uploaded the pictures  :)  It was our first trip taking Davis--He had such a great time!  I have so many great memories of Lake Havasu from my childhood and I hope Davis and his sister will have the same.  Davis was so adorable the entire time-he loved being on the boat even though it was a little too fast for him and he was so brave while rafting with John and Grandma.  

Mom and Dad had such a good time that they're actually looking into buying a second home in Havasu with a boat.  It would seriously be a dream come true but I'm not getting my hopes up  :)