34 Week Update

Yesterday we hit the 34 week mark... I honestly didn't expect to celebrate 34 weeks like we did... All day Saturday I was very uncomfortable with a few little back pains.  As the night approached I got more and more uncomfortable not being able to sleep and little back pains turned into constant pains as well as my lower stomach/pelvic area started cramping up...I woke up and me and & ej started to get ready for church but pains continued to get worst so we decided to go to the ER and get checked just to be safe.  They admitted me straight into the labor and delivery and hooked me up to all the monitors.  Baby's heartbeat was perfect nothing was wrong with her which is great.  I was showing that I was having little contractions.  From there they decided to check me to make sure I wasn't dilating the nurse didn't even know if she would be able to check me due to only being 34 weeks the cervix is usually very high still... to her surprise baby was very low and I was dialated to a (1 cm) and I am starting to soften (not exactly sure what she meant by that)  I also was very dehydrated so they decided to give me some IV fluids to help and see if that would stop the few little contractions after getting the fluids and laying in the bed relaxing they slowed down.  Dr. Miller felt where they had slowed down I was safe to be discharged.  They told me to take things slow and just make sure to time my pains so they don't get to close together.  I am glad that's all that was happening me and ej were't ready to have a baby yet we want her to cook a few more weeks.  I have a follow up Appt. with Dr. Miller next week and we will check again to see if my body is still dilating.  Until then I am trying to take things easy and not go crazy. 

Baby Shower

Nursery

Maternity Pictures

Baby Update

How far along: 30 weeks

Sleep: What's that??? getting very uncomfortable and don't sleep very much... I usually am awake and restless about every 2 hours.

Movement: I can watch my stomach jolt/ripple everytime she moves... space is getting limited and I have started feeling some little kicks in my ribs.  She moves non stop all day now but still mostly when I sit to relax or at nighttime.  I wouldn't trade each little move for anything.

Name: She officially has a name Emmy Jene Pali ... She will have my middle name and EJ initials E.J.P

Nursery: We completed the nursery and it turned out beautiful it will get it's own post later on.

The countdown begins 9 weeks left!!!!

Mom & Baby Update

How far along: 25 weeks

Maternity clothes: Yes, I caved and I don't regret it so good to be able to feel cute but comfy

Stretch Marks: I have got 4 big ones on my lower stomach and a few on my butt and legs using every product possible to prevent more and fade the ones I've gotten

Sleep: I sleep could Usually sleep on my side with a pillow under my belly.  Wake up off and on for potty breaks and have started to have weird/scary dreams.

Movement: She is very active late at night and early morning, hopefully she changes schedules once she is here

Food Cravings: Anything Chocolate & Ice cold fountain drink

Belly Button In or Out: Its so close to wanting to pop out guessing by 40 weeks it will pop

Wedding ring on or off: Depends on the day  mostly on, it fits until I get really hot then my hands tend to swell.

25 week Dr. Appt: Glucose Test! I drank my yummy orange drink didn't taste bad just so strong and sweet made my stomach hurt all day and made me very tired.

 25 week belly bump 

Mommy selfie with my fake smile after drinking the orange drink wasn't feeling so hot

20 Weeks

20 weeks already?  Where has the time gone... A few new things about mom and baby girl.  Baby girl likes chilling down low and tap dances on my bladder all night long.  hoping and praying she starts to move her way up.... At my 20 week target ultrasound everything looks great for the little one which is a huge blessing to know she is growing and healthy and strong.  For mom on the other hand I'm doing great they just are gonna watch me the next 8 weeks then they will do another big ultrasound to see if my placenta has moved up.. as of right now its low and if it doesn't move up before delivery I will have to deliver through c-section, because if not trying to deliver vaginally can cause baby to suffocate and me to bleed to death.  This scares me, it's something I never wanted but I will do what ever it takes to get this little one here safely.  Me and Ej both feel confident that a lot can change in 8 weeks and pray that this little girl will shimmy up a little higher.  I'm starting to notice that I crave certain things.  Tremonton taco time is the best around and they have the yummiest stuff mexi-fries that I think I ate 3 time this past week.  I ate a fruit roll-up at my moms a few weeks back now every time I go there I want one.  Sunny D orange juice and Milk are my choice of drinks lately.  I've always liked these things but never really craved it or ate/drank it very often.  I guess I will enjoy them until she arrives then it's time to get healthy and in shape.  My stomach gets tighter and sticks out a little further day by day.  It's amazing to me to lay in bed and feel her practicing her gymnastics every night it makes it all real that I am growing a little miracle.  I am glad January is finally over it's been a long month with a lot of blah.  Hoping the sunshine decides to start coming out more often and stays.  I love spring time the new life, fresh flowers, and green grass.  We have lots of fun events to look forward to in the next couple months so I'm sure June will be here before we know it.  

Week 16 Gender Reveal

Week 16 finally came I was so excited because this meant we got to find out the gender of the baby.  We went on Dec. 28th for our second appt. to determine the gender.  To our surprise IT'S A.... GIRL!!! This explains the sickness and acne little baby is stealing her moms beauty.  Dad was a little sad he wasn't getting a little boy but he will have this little one wrapped around his finger in no time.  First words when we got into the car were, "well I guess I better set up a dance fund" I was thrilled because lets face it I wanted a little side kick to dress cute and do her hair.  We announced to our family that night with a big black balloon filled with pink balloons so when we popped it they floated in the air.  We also had pink and blue chip dip and some yummy cupcakes!  I'm feeling lots better but still have a few bad days here and there that I can't keep anything down.  The bump is there some might just think I'm putting on weight but it's definitely baby!  I still haven't had any weird cravings.  I am extremely guilty for having a short temper and mood swings especially with ej.  Poor guy has to put up with me like this for 5 more months.