Never Stop Kicking!

I saw this picture on the internet and just had to post it! How precious! This is an actual picture too!

Happy 24th Birthday Jacob!

Tomorrow (JULY 3rd) is Jacob's 24th birthday! He is so old! Jacob is the most amazing man, husband and soon-to-be father. He loves his family more than anything. Jacob loves to laugh and have fun. I've never met someone who hasn't loved Jacob. He is so kind and sensitive. And he is every kid's dream come true...always playing and wrestling with his nephews and nieces. I can't wait to see him as a DAD! I feel so lucky and privileged to be married to such a wonderful man. I look up to him so much! He's such a hard worker and would do anything to make sure his family is supported. Jacob is also one of the smartest people ever! He always has the right answer! And he has a way of talking to people. And if you know Jacob, he's a people person, always brightening others' days! He's pretty much the closest thing you can get to perfect! I love him so much and couldn't have asked for a better husband!

HAPPY 24TH HUBBA!

Another OB Appointment

Today was my 30 week OBGYN doctor's appointment. I was supposed to have my glucose tolerance test today too but they told me they were going to lunch. So I only had time to see the doctor. I was looking forward to getting it over with! But oh well, I'll try again next time. Everything looks great with the baby. As the nurse was listening to his heartbeat, he kicked the doppler and then wouldn't stop moving around. It was cute! I wonder how crazy he would've been if I had actually drank my sugary drink. Now I start my kick counting everyday after dinner. I don't think I'll even need to count! He's such an active little boy...just like his daddy!

Talmage's Pics

We had our ultrasound today and our little looks great! He has grown soooooooo much! He looks like a miniature newborn. He weighs about 3 pounds now! Crazy! We are so excited to meet him! Here's his pics!

Ultrasound tomorrow!

I am sooooooo excited!!!! We are having an ultrasound tomorrow morning at Mercy Gilbert Hospital...the same place I will be delivering at. It's been almost 3 whole months since we've seen our little boy!! I can't wait to see how much he's grown and to see him move! To me, the best part of being pregnant is the ultrasounds!!!! I LOVE them! And best of all, there's nothing embarassing or painful about them!

Unfortunately, in a week I'll be having another OB appointment for the Glucose test! Oh well though...if it's good for the baby, it's ok with me! I just dread everytime I get on the scale. I'm trying to watch my weight but it's hard, the numbers keep going up and up! I just have to remember that it's Talmage gaining weight, not me.

Last night, I was woken up at 3:30 am by baby Talmage. He was moving like CRAZY!! I had never felt him move so much! It felt like he was trying to do a flip but I doubt he accomplished that...there's no room anymore for those tricks! I guess he's just trying to prepare me for after he's born when he'll be waking up during the night.

I'll post pictures soon from our ultrasound tomorrow! I can't wait! It feels like Christmas Eve!

The Arizona HEAT!

I guess having a baby in September wasn't the greatest idea! But who plans those things! Lately it has been soooooooooooooooo hot! I never remember the Arizona summers being so dang hot! I honestly can't remember the last time I was actually cold, let alone cool and comfortable! With the AC on all day and a fan blowing in my face, I'm still HOT! I guess those extra pregnancy pounds really do matter! I just hope I can make through this summer heat! Thank goodness for pools!!!

Last week my car died and I had to wait outside for an hour to get picked up. That was definately not fun! Also, last week our AC went out when we got home one night. Thankfully it was fixed the next morning.

Any ideas for staying cool while carrying an extra 20 pounds? But don't get me wrong, I LOVE being pregnant and having a belly...just not the heat that comes with it!

OB Appt

On Tuesday I had my OB appointment. Not much happened but in 3 weeks I get to have an ultrasound! I can't wait! The last time I had one was at 17 weeks. I love seeing our little boy and how much he's grown! Also, in 4 weeks, I will be having the Glucose test!! Ahhh, not looking forward to that! But oh well! Everything looks good for baby Talmage! I can't wait til he's here!!!

Swelling!

This past weekend has been full of Swelling! Both of my feet and my hands have been swelling. It's been like this on and off since 21 weeks. On Saturday, I was so worried about our little boy because I hadn't felt him move ALL DAY! And he usually moves several time throughout the day. So, Jacob reassurred me that nothing was wrong with me and that he would help me get him to move. He pulled out a flashlight and shined in on my belly. And after about 5 minutes or so, he started moving!! Phew! I was worried! But, as soon as he started moving again, the swelling started. Pretty funny...I guess I brought that on myself. I do know that I'd rather be swelling and know that he is ok!

The Nursery has just begun...

Yesterday I spent all afternoon de-cluttering our spare bedroom. It's been more like a storage room for everything that we want to keep but not have out. So now it is almost completely empty!! Phew! That was something I'd been meaning to do but never had the energy until yesterday. I can't wait to get his crib in there and paint the walls!!!!! Ahhh I'm so excited for our little boy to be here! I can hardly wait! I just want to get everything ready for him right now. Even though his room isn't ready yet, I feel like I'm ready for him today! I can't wait to meet him, hold him, kiss him and love him! But, I guess I'll just have to wait until September...

Paparazzi!

The Long Wait

Today I had another routine OBGYN appointment. Sometimes I think that these appointments are just a waste of time! I waited 45-55 minutes to be seen. Can you believe that? And once I was seen, all they did was hear the heartbeat (don't get me wrong, I LOVE to hear it!) and measure my belly. That's it!! Then the usual, "do you have any questions?" Well, my next appointment will be in a month and my next ultrasound will be at 28 weeks. Everything is normal and fine, which I am so happy about! I love being pregnant! It's so fun! I especially love it when he moves! So for now, I'm lovin the pregnancy and not really liking the appointments. Oh well!

Belly Photo!

20 weeks 5 days belly shot!