30 weeks...

As of Sunday I am 30 weeks pregnant. This is a big milestone for me, one I've been dreading and one I've been looking forward to. 30 weeks means I'm almost done! Hopefully only 8 or 9 weeks to go (my Dr. is going to deliver me by c-section a little early). I've been a little nervous about hitting the 30 week mark because that's when my water ruptured with Rylie and I was hospitalized for 31 days. I know my chances of that happening again are only 10-30% but it still makes me nervous, I couldn't imagine being away from My Girl for that long (it was hard enough being away from my animals last time).

At my 3D/4D ultrasound I was 28 weeks and they "estimated" the baby was already 3 pounds 1 ounce, it'll be interesting to see how big she's going to be. If I go to 38-39 weeks it's going to be a totally different experience for me, I won't have to wait 33 hours to see my baby, she'll get to be in the room with me and visitors can actually come and see her (they won't have to wait 10 days!). And HOPEFULLY NO NICU!  Ahhhhh that sounds SO nice!

Here's to a happy, healthy, full-term baby!!!!!!!

 

 



FALL is coming!!!

Okay I know it's only September 1st, but I absolutely LOVE Fall, so I'm excited that it is on it's way...Plus I have dreaded this summer, so I'm glad to see it go (being pregnant in 100 degree weather is NOT fun!). I love everything about Fall, the colors, the smells, the decorations, going apple picking, pumpkin patches, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the cooler weather, and of course the arrival of our baby girl! I can't wait to be able to wear a sweater & Uggs again. I know California doesn't get a "real Fall" like other places do but I'll take what I can get. Our trees still change colors & lose their leaves, and the nights get cooler. I really want to get out my Fall decorations but I'll try and wait till at least the end of September. Plus I'm excited for Rylie to pick out her Halloween costume this year, she's seen them in the stores (I don't think Mommy is going to get a say this year, she's a big girl now).
Anyway...that's why my blog is already decked out for Fall, I just couldn't wait!!!!

puzzles

Rylie's new hobby this summer is puzzles. She can do 24-25 piece puzzles all by herself, I think that's pretty good for a 2 1/2 year old! Daddy has been buying her a new puzzle about once a week. She's getting so good at them, I guess I'm going to have to find harder ones. She's also enjoyed painting with water colors, stickers, coloring with markers, riding her bike, bubbles, side walk chalk & playing in her pool. We've had a pretty mellow summer, Kyle has been working A LOT and I haven't felt very good. All in all I think Rylie has still had a fun summer. We are ready for all the exciting things Fall will bring!

I took these pictures with my phone camera so they're not the best quality. She's done the Mickey Mouse puzzle so many times that it's worn out.

29 weeks and counting!

I am 29 weeks pregnant and in my 3rd trimester, won't be long now until we get to meet the newest member of our family. I have another ultrasound on Thursday to check on my partial placenta previa, we're hoping it has corrected itself. I had a doctor appointment last week and I've gained 27 pounds! I am going to be huge by the time I deliver this baby hahahaha. The day I had Rylie I had only gained 13 pounds (it was 17lbs. but I lost weight while in the hospital). Doctor said everything looks good and the baby's heart beat was strong. I'm not going to lie, I am very uncomfortable and can't wait until my doctor gives me a date for my c-section. I won't go into detail with everything I'm experiencing, but I am not a good pregnant person hahaha, the only part of pregnancy that I love is feeling her kick & move.

We have a lot to do before princess #2 arrives. My parents are coming into town when the baby is born and will be staying with us until Christmas. It's going to be so nice having them here, Rylie is excited that Grandma, Grandpa, Annie & Bliss (their 2 dogs) are going to be staying at her house :) She already has big plans for them hahahaha tea parties, the park, ect...
Well that's it for now. I wish I could post some pictures of Little Miss Rylie but my camera is in getting repaired, hopefully I'll have it back in the next couple of weeks.

Hope everyone had a wonderful summer...

3D/4D Ultrasound

We had a 3D/4D ultrasound done today, it was very exciting to get to see our baby girl. I never got the chance to have one with Rylie, so it was important to me to have one done with this baby. Kyle's Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother-In-Law, Niece, Nephew and my Aunt & Uncle were all there with us. Afterwards we all went to lunch, it was a very special day.
These ultrasounds are so amazing to me. We got to see her move around little bit, even smile! They estimate she's already 3 pounds. We got to take home a DVD & CD full of video & pictures. I'm getting SO excited about meeting our little princess! (wish we had a name for her hahahaha)

our baby girl with her foot in her face :)

There she is! Can't wait to meet her.

a little smirk

her little hand in front of her face

HB with Avery

My cousin Josh, his wife Shawna & their daughter Avery came down from Oregon to visit. Rylie & I met them down in Huntington Beach one day. They were setting up for the U.S. Open so it was really busy, but we still had a nice time. Rylie did SO good sharing her sand toys with her cousin Avery (we're still learning to share), I was so proud of her!
It was really nice to see our cousins, we miss them very much and always love spending time with them!

enjoying an ice cream cone on the pier

Shawna, Josh & Avery

Rylie in her new "kini" aka bikini :)

building sand castles with cousin Josh

playing in the sand with Avery

*I ended the day with a trip to the hospital. Feeling a lot of discomfort, soreness, ect... (since I had complications with my 1st pregnancy they wanted me to be checked out). After 4 hours they sent me home. I'm resting a lot & trying to stay off my feet as much as possible. Ahhh the joys of pregnancy. I'm 25 1/2 weeks, only 3 more months to go!

The last few days...

I'm officially 6 months pregnant today! Oh, and I turned 34 years old yesterday (how did that happen?!?!). I had an ultrasound on Friday and got to see my baby girl, she's growing like a weed & kicking Mommy like crazy! I can't wait to meet her :) I also can't wait to stop spitting in a cup, that's right I still have my saliva problem (I've been spitting in a cup for 3 1/2 months now!). I am soooo tired of it, I'm praying that it stops as soon as I have the baby (which I'm told it will).

On a totally different note...My sister-in-law Kim & I took the kids to get their pictures taken together, well Rylie wanted nothing to do with it hahahaha. I guess she's tired of getting her picture taken (Mommy has taken too many over the last 2 1/2 years!). So, needless to say the "cousin" picture turned into a "brother & sister" picture of just Jake & Jenna... oh well I tried :)

I also wanted to wish my Dad a very Happy Birthday, his birthday was the day before mine. Pretty cool huh?

Anyway, that's about it for now. Hopefully I'll have some pictures to share next week. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

fun website...

My friend Kristi had blogged about this fun new website that she found, and now I'm obsessed! So I thought I would share it with all of you. It's called veryjane.com, they have stuff for kids/babies, the home, & fun personalized items. If you sign up they will e-mail you daily deals. Check it out...

5 years...

I can't believe it's been 5 years since Kyle & I were married, and what an amazing 5 years it's been. I couldn't ask for a more loving, hardworking, supportive, helpful, understanding husband. I don't know what I would do without him.

Kyle,
       I love you so much. You aren't only my husband, you're my best friend. Thank you for everything you do for our family. Our little girls are very lucky to have you as their Daddy. Happy Anniversary!

"CHEERS TO MANY MORE YEARS!"

4th Of July 2012

We had a really nice 4th of July at Kyle's parents house. The weather was perfect & we ate lots of yummy food! I'm bummed I never got a picture of Kyle, Rylie & I, or of one of me and Rylie in our matching tank tops hahahaha. We hope everyone had a fun & safe holiday...

Daddy BBQ'd some yummy ribs, Rylie loves ribs & corn on the cobb

Little Miss Paisley celebrating her 1st 4th Of July
(this is my friend Jessica's baby, isn't she cute?!?!)

"future best friends!"

Jessica, Paisley & I

she loves riding her bike :)

Rylie & Daddy watching fireworks