34 Weeks

34 weeks and still alive! I'm experiencing getting up four times in the night, rolling over is harder, heartburn is worse, i lay in bed feeling her hiccup or try to make room for herself. I am always swollen. I try to walk far but its now to the point maybe one mile will have to do. I'm not as hungry. I just have cravings. Josh now has to put my shoes on. I gave up on painting my nails, but luckily Mandy & I got free pedis from Forest City [our housing management]. I only have five weeks and six days to go until my due date. Very excited!

Here is some pictures from the walk that Josh made me do again. I was so sore from this. In one of the pictures you can tell I had enough and I was freaking out on Josh. He finally realized that I am not going to be able to do that any more. Ever since all these long walks the back of my legs have become purple. It's like I have a disease. Hopefully after this baby comes I can get that back to normal. The seals weren't hanging around, I think it was because we actually had our cameras.

walk, walk, and SEAL!

Today we got together with Mandy, Joe, Brady, and her mom Trista, at Deception Pass to enjoy the outdoors. We didn't walk much because eight month pregnant ladies won't make it back up a hill very easily, but it was nice to get out and enjoy the day. It wasn't a sunny day, but the air was warm and it felt nice to get out of the house and not watch t.v.. Joe had to go to work so it was just Josh with the girls walking around downtown looking at all the shops. Most of them were closed because of the them being opened all weekend for "Holland Happenings." After we were done looking around I wanted to go home and put my feet up they were getting a little swollen, I had to take off my wedding ring before my hands got so fat they'd be stuck. Josh really wanted to go back to Deception Pass to walk more. I was dragging my feet but I decided why not. We went across the bridge to some beach place to walk on an island that you could see the bridge perfectly. It was a long hike. I had to stop a lot to take a break. Josh had to push me up the hill. I know I can do this kind of stuff but its just hard with a few extra pounds. When we were enjoying the view I happened to be looking at the water and seeing something in the water. I told Josh to "LOOK, it's a sea otter" which I was totally wrong! It was a SEAL! It was amazing. I was jumping up and down in happiness. Seeing wildlife like that is amazing to me. Very different from Elk & Deer. We didn't have our cameras, which I almost cried, but Josh tried his best to get a picture with his cellphone. Josh stayed along the edge of the island while I went around the trees because I was kind of scared. Josh told me to "look!" and when I did there happened to be not one but two seals! They were just floating and swimming along. when they'd go under the water there backs would come out and they looked exactly like this image. Being here has brought many opportunities to us in seeing all these things. We seen dolphins and now a seal! We need to see a whale next, I think.

I am ready for summer!!

Yesterday Josh and I went back down to look at all the different stands since the day before it was packed full with people. I really wanted to get Addyson something from down there whether it was a pair of clogs or a hat. I ended up getting lucky, the hat stand took debit cards so I got her a hat. Josh of course picked it out. I am just amazed how well he knows what I like. I was having a hard time choosing one. I wanted to get her one with the little raspberries, I thought it was the cutest thing. But they were more expensive. The lady told me that they stretch so she'll be able to wear it this winter too. I'm super excited for that, unless she has a huge head, but I don't think she will. We are getting way to anxious for this little girl to get here. We just keep planning on all the stuff we can and can't do with her.
We also got a barbecue so we don't have to bend down with the little one and grill. I love it. The smell of it and of course I even loved the smell of smoke in my hair. It reminds me of summer & camping! I can't wait till summer. Josh did a great job grilling up some little steaks. We plan on having lots and lots of BBQ.

Holland Days.

Today turned out to be a fun day. I thought it was going to be crappy because it was rainy and miserable when we took the dogs to west beach but we ended up making that a short trip. We came home and then decided that we would go downtown to enjoy the festivities. Of course we missed the parade but the entire street was closed down. There were so many differnet stands and food stands. I loved the knitted baby hats, I sort of want to go back down and buy one but we might do that tomorrow. Josh and I decided that we'd get one fair food. So Josh and I got a funnel cake. We got the strawberry one. Josh forgot what they were like so I was like lets just get that instead of an elephant ear. So we enjoyed the funnel cake. It was so yummy. The fair was packed & so was the street. I got bumped and pushed a lot, being eight months pregnant doesn't mean much I guess. Josh and I also watched a man make some clogs from scratch. The little Holland clogs. It was so nice to experience something so fun, We might go look more tomorrow if they are still going.

Difficult

Seven Weeks to go! Hopefully. Josh and I are getting really excited that June is just around the corner. I have been reading a lot in magazines and in books about all the neat stuff I get to experience [aka Breastfeeding], the book isn't that long but it sure is taking me a long time to read it. I hope I get the hang of it when the time comes. I'm getting nervous! One thing that is really frustrating is that I want to get pictures done. We have no professional pictures of Josh and I [besides the wedding] and I would like to get some done. So I was looking at a photographer I have been interested in. "Renee," is the name. Her work is so beautiful and her prices are affordable as well. I want to make sure we get newborn pictures done, she has a special deal that we don't have to pay anything to get a session in since she will be born at the Naval Hospital. I'm excited about that but deep down I want the Maternity and Infant ones, because that includes both Josh and I. Josh doesn't want to spend money on pictures. That's what is so frustrating. He rather spend money on useless thing than meaningful things. I don't think guys get it. But hopefully everything is going to work out about the newborn pictures. I am getting super excited to see how cute my little girl is going to be!

pregnancy happenings.

I didn't realize how painful stretch marks can be. I thought it was my tummy just being sore from the baby but I found out it was actually my stretch marks. They itch, they sting, they burn, you name it! Everyone tells me to try vitamin e oil and some other stuff but I think its a little late for that, the entire bottom of my stomach is being taken over by stretch marks! In a way I came to love them, knowning that my daughter is growing and she is very healthy. Then I think about swimming suits then I get all depressed but I am never going to be what I was before I got pregnant. Another thing that has been happening is EVERYTHING gives me heartburn. I get it in the middle of the night and I started sleeping on two pillows, kind of proping my head up and I go right back asleep and I notice the heartburn is gone. I think I am getting the hang of things, just need to experiment with different things, so maybe I will try and find something for the painful stretch marks.

she's set until winter, i hope!

Today we got the a few more items at the NEX for the baby. Josh wanted to get mirrors for the car so we got mirrors but problems is the one for the back seat don't fit right so I'm going to have to get pins and pin it up there. Josh just wanted to get as much things as we needed so we got the umbrella stroller, which was the last one, and the bath for the baby. I got a "hooter hider" that is what the baby store downtown called it so that is what I call it, I think its hilarious! Now we just need to get some mittens, Baby Bjorn, bottles, probably the medela bottles to go with the breast pump until we need the Dr. Brown ones, and of course all the breast feeding storage bags, and cleaning supplies. Then when she gets older we'll get the jenny jump up, the walker, and highchair. I can't handle any more boxes coming into this house until we get rid of the others. I'm getting anxious, I think we both are, seven weeks and 2 days to go [until the due date].

we always find something...

Today was a very nice day. I wanted to go out and have a picnic but Josh and I were addicted to "Moonlight" a series that a friend let us borrow to watch. We both were hooked, we watched the entire season. Josh missed the first episode so he had to watch it and I was ready to go out and eat our lunch but I can't wait to long or else I start getting grouchy from not eating. We ended up just eating our lunch here and playing in the backyard with the two dogs. They loved it. Around 2 o'clock we finally made it out the door to the beach that we went to a lot last summer. It was so nice outside and it wasn't even cold by the water. We walked for a mile and then headed home. Josh took some pictures of my belly. I'm eight months, a little over, but I am very big. I didn't expect to get that big. After we left Josh took a road that he has been wanting to see what was on it. Of course beautiful houses with the nice scenery. We tried to get pictures of the town of Oak Harbor but me trying to act fast and Josh's driving, both don't mix. It was a very fun day we had. It was kind of cute Josh saying "we'll come here and have a picnic when the baby is here!" I think he is just a little excited.

"We love you Addyson"

Josh and I got up this morning and headed out of town to Bellingham to get a few things that we have been wanting to get for the baby. Our main plan was to get a swing for the baby that way we can get that out of the way. We ended up buying one at Ross. All the other places we looked had either had ones that were ugly or we weren't going to pay that much for. We wanted something we can take places with us, example our parents, so we got a portable one. Its super cute, I think! We spent hours at the mall. My feet hurt so bad and I was walking like a penguin. We went to all these different baby stores and of course I couldn't buy anymore clothes because our daughter literally had two closets full. We ate at the Old Country Buffet and they actually had "ICEE," which I was in heaven, I love them. I could have just had that the entire time we were there, Josh was thinking we should have went to the Olive Garden, I agree, But as many ICEEs as you wanted, couldn't beat that. We ended up not finding a baby carrier we want, but we got to go to Motherhood Maternity and Josh out of no where came to the front desk where I was talking to a lady about body casting, he brought me a breast pump and told me I am getting this. So the search for a breast pump is over. If I have problems breastfeeding, which I hope I don't, I will be so upset. So for the next month I am going to be studying even more about breastfeeding. The classes helped but I am determined to make sure I do this. Josh ended up buying some stupid punching bag thing so all I hear is this beating sound downstairs. Very Annoying but Hopefully it keeps him entertained.
But the BEST part of all is when Josh & I made a build a bear. I was so excited. I knew I wanted to get her a rabbit but I didn't want to get all the accessories to go with it. Josh and I found that you can record a message and put it in there so we ended up doing that so when you press the right hand it says, with both of our voices, WE LOVE YOU ADDYSON! I was almost in tears, it melted my heart knowing she'll have that forever, if it doesn't run out of power, that will be horrible. Josh let me kiss the heart that is inside the little rabbit & make a wish. I can't say what the wish is. Then after that we made a birth certificate for the little rabbit. We didn't know what to name her so we named her Lily. When Addyson gets older she'll have all kinds of names for it, I'm sure. It's going to stay in its box so my little Paco Bell don't get a hold of it. I was relieved to finally get home and relax.

Apple Blossoms

Yesterday even though it was just a little windy the sun was so hot. Josh and I ended up spending a little time at the park with the dogs. We walked them around and then played some basketball. It was so nice to play basketball again. Although I had to be very careful because Josh was screaming at me not to fall or hit my stomach. I love shooting I think it takes me away from the pregnancy and I can be a normal human. [even though I am normal but non-pregnant?] This picture is the apple tree in the back yard. Its blooms are so pretty. We have some really lovely lilacs up front. I didn't know what kind of bush that was when we first moved here but its def. a lilac bush. I love it. Josh thought I got sunburnt yesterday. I am so white, probably just a little bit of sun will burn me.

Middle Names

Josh had his mind set on our little girl's name being Addyson Sage. I love it. I think its the cutest name ever. Hopefully she loves it too.

My 32 Week Appointment

Today was my 32 week appointment even though I'm only 31 weeks and some odd days, the tri-care people put my appointment a little ahead of schedule. I ended up seeing a different doctor, again. He was very nice and explained a lot of things to me. My entire belly is very sore from the litte one growing inside. I have lots of stretch marks now, I was hoping I would have got lucky and barely got any but as the eighth month is rolling up, I couldn't hide from them any longer. Her little heart was beating 140 beats per minute (at least I think that is what he said) I really want another ultrasound so I can see her.

Addyson's Nursery

Today we went and bought Addyson her little crib and mattress. I was really excited. I'm a little surprised that the crib was a little shorter than I expected it to be but that's ok, I'm not that tall, so it will work out. Josh had fun putting it together I thought it would keep him out of my hair but I had to help hold things. I was really happy to finally put on the bed set that we got a few months ago. We have two of them, Josh's mom got us another one but I'll save that for later. It actually came together nicely. We saved a lot of money by finding things around here that were pricey at other places. I hope she likes it. I had to post another picture of her closest I tried to re-organize them but I am just not capable of doing a lot, I get worn out easily. Josh is a proud daddy!

Easter Happenings.

This afternoon after mowing our yard & walking the dogs we had an Easter dinner for just us, which was nice to sit down at the table without the T.V. going. Josh really wanted to do Easter eggs so we got a kit and did some eggs after we ate. I was obsessed with putting our baby's name on the eggs "addyson" and josh was very creative with his. I just can't wait to eat them. haha. I also made Addyson's letters for her wall & a couple headbands. The gerber daisy one is the one I want to use when we get her Newborn pictures done. I made it because I didn't want to spend 25 dollars on one in town when I just got the stuff and it costed me around $2 at Michael's & Wal-Mart. I love it though. I can't wait till these last 2 months are over! Now I am going to go eat my easter cake; even though I'm depressed about all these small women!

Happy Easter 2010

Happy Easter! Today Josh and I decided to paint an Easter egg on my belly. It took about an hour and I was tired of standing but it turned out very colorful! [& good] We're very excited to do this because not only is it our first Easter as a married couple but we get to do fun things like paint a huge Easter egg on me. Getting it off was a mess. It stuck good, I just got the paint at the dollar store, but that was some good paint. I think the rest of Easter we're going to do eggs and make a little dinner for us two. Yesterday I wore a shirt that my sister-in-law gave me and I thought it would go great with the theme of Easter weekend. Oh, & a picture of Josh trying to be pregnant. This is a good weekend. [minus the cold wind!]