Tomorrow.

I can't believe I am writing this post right now. It is amazing to me that tomorrow our lives are going to change forever. Tomorrow, our little girl will be here.

It's also amazing to me that all of a sudden, this pregnancy has gone by so fast. 

Today has been a really good day. I finally, for the first time in weeks, slept great last night. So happy to be able to sleep in a little bit this morning. Then I went to lunch with my two best friends (and their babies) for my birthday, which was so great. Much needed. Then finished off the day with my amazing husband as our last day as just husband and wife. Not mom and dad. But we didnt do anything special. We didn't NEED to do anything special. Just be together. We ran a few errands and went to dinner together. And then once we got home, we cleaned our house a little bit, packed our bags for the hospital, I showered, and now we are watching Jimmy Fallon and I'm writing this blog post. 

I can't believe this is my last night pregnant. As crazy as it is, while I write this post my baby girl has the hiccups and its pretty funny. She always does. These past 9 months have been incredible. What a special thing it is to carry a child for 9 months. It's amazing the love I have for her already. From the first heart beat, to the first kick, to sudden stabs in my ribs.. I have honestly loved every second of it. I know us pregnant ladies complain a lot and I am so one of those. Especially at the end when you are so uncomfortable and tired and all you want is your body back, but I'm here to tell you right now that when it's about over and you look back on it.. it's a beautiful thing and worth it. I will also say tho, I am one of those pregnant ladies that have had it reeeeally easy. I wasn't sick. I didnt have a bump for along time. So I really don't have a lot to complain about. 

But I can't believe it's tomorrow. 

Tomorrow. 

Baby girl, it has been amazing carrying you for 9 months. The first time we heard your heart beat, our hearts burst with so much love for you. When we found out that you were a girl, we fell more in love with you and I have fallen more in love with your dad as I have watched him get excited for his baby girl. I love our nights together when you move so much because I am falling asleep. Whenever I lay on my right side, you freak out. I'm sorry if you don't like it. One time, we were in a movie and it was so loud that you were freaking out. It was the first time me and you had a fight. You pushed up against my stomach so hard and I pushed back and you then pushed back. We did that for a few minutes. It was really cute and I just giggled the whole time. I love that you love diet coke. I love spoiling you. No matter where I go, I think of you. Whenever I go shopping, I have to look at the little girl stuff and I always catch your dad smiling from ear to ear when I hold up that dress or that shirt. He loves you so much. I remember the first time he felt you. You were stubborn though. It took a while for him to feel you. You would move a lot, and then the second he put his hand on me you stopped. But the first time he felt you, he freaked out-in a good way. He fell in love with you more. And now that I'm bigger, and you're bigger inside me, he has watched you move. Not just felt. But watched. And that's way funny to us. Baby girl, you have been so much fun to plan for. You are so loved by so many. As the first grand baby on both sides, you are going to be a spoiled little girl. There isn't a day or hour that goes by that you aren't talked about. 

I can't wait to hold you tomorrow. I can't wait to meet you. I can't wait to see you for the first time. I wonder what you will look like. I hope you look like your daddy. I love your dad baby girl, and he is going to be the best dad ever to you. You are a lucky girl. We are the luckiest girls. I can't wait to do everything with you and be your best friend. You're already mine. Thank you for making me your mom. You are already a dream come true. Tomorrow will be the best day of our lives. Tomorrow our lives change forever, because you will be in this world. And we wouldn't want it any other way. 

Xoxox. 

This Past Week...

So many thoughts and emotions this past week, but especially tonight.

Tomorrow, our lives are going to change forever. Tomorrow-my little girl will be here.

Last week, at my doctors appointment, I went in for my 37 week check up just expecting her to check if I am dilating and to talk to me about all things labor-in case she came early on her own. As Shawn and I were waiting in the waiting room, I over heard the nurses talking about my doctor going out of town at the end of the month. I didn't think much of it, other than-''oh my heck, baby stay inside of me longer so she can deliver you when she gets back''.

Once me and Shawn were in the room waiting for my doctor to come in, we just got talking about how excited we were to find out if I am even dilated. Crossing our fingers.

When my doctor came into the room we just began small talk. How you feeling? How are the babies movements? Any contractions? And then I asked her.. "Are you going out of town soon?" and she immediately said:

"Yes. But I'll get your baby here before I leave".

Me (in shock) "When do you leave?"
Dr: "February 28. But don't worry. I'm getting your baby here before I leave"

And I just giggled to myself and said okay sounds great. But now my brain is going a million miles per hour. What does she mean? Is she serious? Does this mean I'm getting induced? Or does she just think she is going to try? I was totally expecting her to tell me that if all else fails, there is another doctor that will deliver my baby.

But no.

She did her thing, We finished the appointment. and she said "So I did something to get this going faster! So hopefully I see you less than a week. If not, we will get her here before I leave"

And I said "Ok sounds great!!"

Still in complete shock.

Shawn and I were dying on the way home. I could not believe that in a week, I would be having my baby. When we got home, I started questioning everything she said.. again. So I decided to just freakin' call her. So I called the office and said "So, the doctor kept saying that she wanted to get my baby here before she leaves. Does she have a day in mind for my husbands work so he knows when to get off?" I mean, we were expecting March people. and the nurse responded with "Yes! Let me go ask her." and then I heard my doctor in the back ground say "I am inducing her Thursday the 26 for sure". and the nurse repeated it to me and I said thanks you and hung up.

Then I started screaming. and laughing. laughing hard. Because that's what I do when I am in shock. I laugh.

And let me tell ya, I am SO HAPPY to be induced. I absolutely love my doctor and wouldn't want anyone else to deliver my baby. My doctor is the best and I feel so comfortable around her and so safe. And more importantly, I trust her with my baby. She really cares about her patients on another level. She is amazing.

So this past week has been insane. But so perfect.

Over the weekend, Shawn surprised me with a little get-away for my birthday. Although it wasn't any where far, it was still perfect. Our last little get away before the baby comes. We spent two nights at a Hilton in Salt Lake. Friday, we ran a few errands before we headed out and then we went to a yummy dinner and hung out in our hotel room. Saturday morning, we woke up with breakfast in bed and took our time getting ready and just relaxing. Then we spent the day in Park City shopping and hanging out. But this prego mama wasn't up for all that walking. So we cut it short and all I wanted was to go back to the hotel room and eat birthday cake and cuddle. So that's what we did.

We ate birthday cake and we cuddled. All night.
And then we needed to figure out something to do for dinner, but all I wanted was to stay in. So we ordered pizza to our room and got candy. And just pigged out. Why not? I'm having a baby soon. and then it's crunch time to get my summer body back. Of course I'm going to enjoy it while I can.

but what was so amazing, was all the alone time I had with Shawn. Just me and him. We spent lots of time laughing and falling more in love. Cheesy? I dont care. It's exactly what happened. He spoils me.

Monday and Tuesday I just kept myself very busy. I knew these days would be long, so I didnt want to just sit around. I spent a lot of time with my mom running errands and getting things done before the baby gets here. and I can say, everything is crossed off my list! Yay!

And now here I am. The night before a baby. But I am going to write a different post about that.

So cheers to this past week as a prego woman.

Bumpdate-36 Weeks

36 weeks. Can you believe it?
I can. It's been a long 36 weeks. HA!

Gender: Girl

How far along are you?: 36 Weeks. She is still packing on the pounds- at a rate of about an ounce a day. She is more than 18 1/2 inches long (about the size of a head of lettuce). She is shedding most of the downy hair that covered her body as well as the vernix caseosa. 

Size of the baby: 18 1/2 inches long and weighs about 6 pounds (according to my app on my phone ha!) Size of a head of lettuce.  

Movement?: Yep! All the time! At it's not just feeling the movement anymore, I can actually see her! It's hilarious to watch my stomach move like crazy! 

Cravings?: Ice Ice Ice! Pebble Ice all the time. Its ridiculous how much I munch on every day. In fact, there are two big bags of it in the freezer right now and if I'm out and about, I'll run to Fiiz (a soda place) and just get a 32 ounce cup of ice. HA! I'm crazy. 

Best moment this week: Shopping for more baby stuff. And washing all of her cute little clothes. And baby showers!! 

Daddy update: He absolutely loves his little girl. He loves doing anything that involves her. He is always sitting in the nursery in the rocking chair. The other night, we washed all her clothes and he helped me fold them and we just giggled the whole time at how tiny all her things are. Especially diapers. That tiny bum is going to be so freakin' cute. He loves talking about her. He already admits its going to be so hard to go to work. My parents just recently surprised us with a trip to Hawaii in July and our little girl will be 5 months old by then, and Shawn loves talking about things he is going to do with her in Hawaii. We constantly look up cute pictures of babies on the beach and little bikinis. Oh my gosh, I am going to melt when I see him be a daddy. 

Recent Doctors Appointment: I just had a doctors appointment yesterday and I was so excited because she was going to see if I was dilating. When the nurse came in to take my blood pressure, she asked if I have been having contractions and I said no. (stupid me. should of lied) and she said, Okay then she will just check you next time. Nooooo! Oh well. I was just looking forward to it! I have had a lot of pressure lately though and I can tell this baby is coming soon! Atleast I hope so. 

What I'm looking forward to: I am really looking forward to next week when I go to the doctor again and she checks me! Even though I wont even blink if I'm not atleast a 4. HA! After watching my best friend go through 2 weeks of being a 3 and in and out of the hospital... Yeah. I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm also looking forward to finishing up baby stuff this week and then taking it easy the next few. My maternity leave starts next week at the salon and as much as I am going to miss doing hair and my amazing clients, my body is done. So tired! 

We are also going to Park City for the weekend for my birthday. Last get-away with my husband before its not just ''me and my husband'' anymore. 

Misc: Wedding ring is locked away and shoes aren't a thing anymore. So yes, I'm swelling. Not as bad as I've seen, but enough for it to drive me nuts. I feel like I get bigger every single second of the day. It looks like I have a freakin basket ball in my shirt. 

Bending over doesn't happen anymore. I tried painting my toenails the other day and it was soooo hard. Shawn offered to do it and I just laughed and told him no because I promise he would of done a worse job at it than me. I'm starting to 'nest'. I love a clean house and can't stand clutter. I can't handle going to bed with a messy room or dishes in the sink. 

We have a baby swing sitting in the family room and its so cute to look at. I do eyelash extensions out of my house and its so cute when clients come over and say "Ahhh there is a baby coming!!" I love my clients. 

I can definitely say that I have reached the ''done'' stage. Like I am SO done being pregnant. I want my body back. I want to wear cute clothes again. I want to work out and lose all the baby weight. (I'm not trying to sound selfish) but I'm ready for this baby to be in my arms and not in my tummy. I'm done being uncomfortable! But as ''sucky'' as it might be right now, I know there will be little things that I'll miss. like feeling her all the time. It's just me and her. It's really special and I love it. And I shouldn't complain a whole lot- I have had an EASY pregnancy! I am very lucky. 

Ahhhhh. Anytime now baby girl. We are waiting for you. I can't wait to kiss you and love on you all day. 

I can't wait to be a mom. 

Baby Showers

I am the luckiest girl alive. I am so blessed to have the family that I have and the friends that I have. They really know how to make a girl feel special! I can't believe it's getting so close to have this baby! Some days are longer than others, but its amazing that I have 4 weeks left. EEK! I am far from ready, but when will I ever be fully ''ready''.

I know I have been MIA lately from blogging, and I always say I am going to do better. But let's face it.. I'm getting tired and I work A LOT- and do not have time nor the patience to deal with my computer. As I'm writing this, my computer keeps freezing. UGH. (hint.hint. babe. new computer soon?)

So lets up date you on mahhh life.

Work. Work. Work.
I work 2 jobs. I work at the hair salon, and when I'm not doing hair, I'm doing eyelash extensions out of my house. I hardly ever have a day off. and when I DO have a day off, I'm still a busy be- whether it's being a good house wife or preparing for a baby.

My best friend just had her baby. SURREAL. Remember the best friend I always talk about? I can't even believe it. She had her sweet baby girl 2 weeks ago and I was lucky enough to spend the day with her in the hospital before she had her baby, and spent the whole day after with her.

Her name is Hazel Pearl Ross and she is absolutely perfect. The tiniest thing you ever did see. I love her so much.

Also whats been going on in my life lately are Baby Showers! 

My mom, her sisters, and my grandma threw me the cutest baby shower ever! It was a friends and family open house and it was perfect. Every detail. Every gift. I'm spoiled and my baby girl is so loved by so many. 

K, now lets talk about how darling this quilt is my Grandma made for my baby! We went shopping for the fabric together and I have just been dying to see it. It's absolutely perfect and absolutely girly and I love it! Thank you so much GG. (great grandma)

(Also) A little back ground on the bunny. When I was little, I carried around a bunny everywhere I went. Literally. It did not leave my side. In fact, when I was little I remember playing in the back yard with my family and my uncle sat on my bunny and I didn't want to say anything so I tried to pull it out from under neath him and the head popped off. It was the worst day of my life hahaha. So my grandma had to make the bunny a new body. Several new bodies actually. 

I still have it. You should see it. Its the saddest, cutest thing ever.

So that's why my baby girl has this bunny from her Grandma (my mom) and hopefully will love it just as much as I loved my bunny. 

K lets talk about how freakin' beautiful my friends are. I am so blessed to have the friends that I have. Every single one of them is beautiful inside and out and I don't know how I got so lucky to have these lovely ladies as my closest friends. and their babies?? come on!! They could not be any cuter. Thank you so much for the shower girls. I had the BEST time and you sure know how to make a soon-to-be-mama feel so loved. 

Well, that's life lately. I thought it was about time for an update. I'll give you another one tomorrow or something. I should do better. I'll try.

Xoxo.