Almost there

The time is finally getting so close and I'm just trying to finish up the last minute odds and ins before baby gets here. This lsat week was extremely stressful and I am so glad it's over! Our branch is very unorganized (as I've stated before) and at the last minute we decided to fund raise for Young Women's camp a the General Relief Society Broadcast. We decided to do FHE in a can so we had to come up with lessons, activity, treat, get the cans from the cannery (which is a 45 minute drive one way) stuff the cans, seal the cans, tie ribbons on the cans, make a poster and the list goes on... we had only 1 week to do it. So on Saturday I finished up and went to pick up the girls. We told the girls they had to be dressed modestly and in church clothes... one showed up in a mini skirt and tank top and the other a really low cut tank top with holy jeans. Oh man we had to find sweaters to cover them and sometimes it's really discouraging. I asked them why they were wearing tank tops because we told them to dress modestly and they said well because it's hot out and I liked this shirt better. BAH it's so annoying! Free agency right?? That's what I have to remind myself of whenever they dress like that. The fundraiser went well and we sold all of our cans so that was a blessing. I was so exhausted by the end of the night and was so ready to go home. I missed the whole broadcast since I took the girls home so that was a bummer. At least it was successful and the girls said they had a lot of fun, so it was worth it! Next week they are coming over for a movie night while the boys are at Priesthood meeting, and then I am out for the count since the baby is so close to coming.

My ankles are still swollen, even with it being more cool. The baby has been causing me to have full on contractions every once in a while. They aren't super severe, but I had no clue you could get contractions weeks before you were due. (and no they are not just Braxton Hicks) I have my next Dr appointment on Wednesday and that'll be the beginning of my weekly appointments. I'm thinking that this little guy might possibly come just a little bit before he is due...I'd be really ok with that. He is already head down because he is always kicking me in the ribs which is most unpleasant! I'm just hoping I'll be dilated at this next visit. We'll see soon enough, here I am at 34 weeks (even though now I am 36 weeks)

The baby's room is pretty much complete, at least all the important stuff. I just need to make curtains that block out the alley way lights. Right now we have "lovely" blankets covering the windows. I've been on a sewing kick lately and so I'm excited to make these curtains as a another project to keep my mind occupied before baby gets here. I am almost all finished up with my baby blanket I have made for little man. I just need to embroider the shirts and bind the top so I'll be done this week. I'll post pictures below. I'm starting to get into the nesting phase, I'm all sorts of worried that the house is needing to be cleaned and I'm worried about not getting everything done that needs to be done before he gets here. I'm kind of freaking out about it all!

This is the last pic I took of the quilt but I now have the backing on.

Lets hope that baby comes out a he instead of a she... and yes Decker is what we are naming him

Yesterday as I was getting ready for church I had this random thought pop in my head that if something happened to me during birth what would Andrew do?? When having a baby I feel like it's important to think of all these questions so you can discuss with your spouse the outcomes of these situations. During Sacrament meeting there was a speaker from the High Counsel, he was speaking about trials in his life and how each trial has good and bad in it and we need to accept each one. All the trials he told us were about newborns dying and that we could either hold on the church as a support and guidance or we could be like this one couple he knows that left the church and as a result 4 generations have not gone to church. I was sitting there thinking oh great am I suppose to be preparing myself for the worst? I just don't know what to think about it all. Andrew and I had a long talk about "what if's" and it was all really disturbing that we even have to talk about such things. I am just hoping that everything is ok with baby and with myself but all the anxiety I had in the beginning is back. Anyways I know Heavenly Father is watching over us no matter what happens. He's taken good care of us so far so I know that whatever happens, happens for a reason.
XOXO

Freezer meals???

I am asking all of you for some freezer meal recipes. I am really wanting to be stocked up and ready for when the monster arrives, and that includes having meals ready to pop in the oven. I've been looking on the internet and can find a few, but I could sure use some of your lovely ideas. Here's my email if you don't want to do it on the blog, or in case it's super long: little2js@gmail.com

Thanks everyone!
XOXO

A much needed visit

It's been a few weeks since my last post so I thought I'd give an update. Things are going well here. We've just been really busy with everything lately. Here's what's been happening.. 2 weeks ago Andrew's brother was kind enough to send his wife out to see us. She came all the way from Tennessee to come play with me! It was such a blessing. My friends here (the 2 that I have) kept asking, "how come she's coming?" I would say, "umm I don't really know, I guess she wanted a little break." Honestly I had no clue why she was coming. When she got here I asked the reason for her visit and she said that Steve thought she needed to come visit. Oh boy he was right on the money. It was so nice to have her here. Just to talk and hang out with someone who just wanted to relax. There are some days when I get really down knowing that I am so far from all our family members and friends and it takes a toll on me. She came at a good time when it lifted me back up until some more family memebers come our way. Andrew and I were so grateful for her visit (even though it was short) we LOVED it. That particular weekend was stressful for Andrew due to his calling at church so we didn't get to do everything we wanted with Rochele, but she said she had a good time so that's all we could ask for. Thanks Steve and Rochele for sacrificing your time and money to come our way! It was much appreciated.

This weekend was nice because Andrew had Monday off. We just played and finished the baby's room. It was nice and relaxing. Andrew has been working really late nights these last few weeks and I'm not going to lie it's been a little rough on me, but I know that he has to and needs to do it and it'll be worth it in the long run. So when we have a long weekend I am just so grateful to be able to do small things that I have missed, such as cooking dinner, actually having a two way conversation (rather then the one I have with my belly, since he never talks back) a person to ride with in the car when I run errands and so on. Hopefully it'll end somewhat soon and we can make dinner again together when he gets home at a decent time. I know he feels awful for being so late but that's what we accepted when we decided to move here and that's just fine. At least I can say I have a hardworking husband instead of a lazy bum of a husband. I really couldn't be more appreciative.

Alright so we are still doing our birthing classes.. only 2 more left THANK GOODNESS!!! I honestly have enjoyed learning some of the things she teaches, but the other "visual" things.. umm not so much. On Saturday we walk into the room and sitting right infront of the tv is a dvd case that says in really big letters ORGASMIC BIRTH. All I can do is start at that case and think... really?!?! I in no way to I picture birth as orgasmic, let alone pleasurable. So class starts and I actually really like the lady that teaches our class, but she is a little eccentric . She knows quite a bit of random facts that are pretty interesting. We went over what we needed to and it was time for the DVD. Here we go... the very first lady on this DVD decides she wants to give birth on her deck.. Yeah like outside! She said I really enjoy nature and couldn't picture a more peaceful beautiful place to have a baby. Then all the sudden there she is outside on all fours butt naked giving birth on her deck. I just hope that the deck happened to be out back and with a fence. I'm sure the neighbors really enjoyed her laboring/orgasmic screams. I just kept thinking, awkward, awkward, awkward, I feel so awkward. After the birth she decided to lay outside naked with her husband and baby. Oh man! Then the next lady was this french lady who wanted to give birth at home in a tub. She had a 22 hour labor and was naked for the whole thing and yet there were people in and out of her house the whole time. That of course is the culture of the French, but really 22 hours naked huh? and then again BAM there it was again.. that "beautiful" thing they call birth, and guess what she claimed it was just as orgasmic as the deck lady. I would say that giving birth is probably a spiritual thing and possibly sensual, but I can't imagine it feels "good." I don't know though I guess there's a 1% chance I could be wrong!! Then oh joy after that movie was over we got to watch another one... the teacher asked, "how are you doing?" I said, "I'm doing awkwardly." That was the only response I could think of. The next one was of like 12 ladies squatting and popping out babies. I was impressed by them but in no way was I not any more grossed out. The teacher said I think you're getting more used to seeing these. I said no there's no way I feel any better watching birth. So life goes.. only 2 more classes and my watching birth is over.

6 more weeks til baby gets here. WOOHOO finally. I just hope it goes by somewhat fast. This week since it's cool I am going to work on my baby blanket. I've been putting it off since I have to use the iron. I am so excited for fall to come. It's going to be gorgeous here. My mom booked her ticket to come for the baby. Oct 19 YAY!!! I seriously can't wait! These last 2 days I feel like the baby has been super low. He is making me extremely uncomfortable. I feel so much pressure and I'm hoping it's a sign he comes sooner then later. Well not too soon, but sooner then the due date. Wow that was confusing. Probably I'll post pictures of the baby's room next time.

Also just a little shout out to my oldest brother Joshy poo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I love you so much and am excited for this new time in your life that you are discovering. You are so amazing and the best father I know. I hope your day is so wonderful!

Hope all is well with everyone.
XOXO