Week 31

How far along?  31 Weeks
Sleep: It's a good thing I have headphones next to my bed. I've been waking up and not been able to go back to sleep so I'll listen to conference until I do.  
Best moment this week:  Being home with Lilly.  She's still in recovery mode from the Hand Foot and Mouth, but she's been so fun to be with during the days. I'm grateful for my little one and LOVE being her mom!
Miss Anything?  Lilly's nap time.  We lay her down but she will just play in her room for about a hour, sometimes two.  So its more like "quiet time" or "Mommy/Daddy" time.  How is she two and already phasing from the glorious nap time?!
Movement:  LOTS of it!  Sometimes I feel like I have a twitch that shakes my entire body... but its just from baby kicking!  He's got some force behind his movements.
Food cravings:  I've really wanted pizza for two weeks now. And not any pizza, but Little Caesars.  WHY?!  I haven't caved for it though cause I know JC doesn't like the Caesars and I'm not loving Pizza Hut while pregnant.  Maybe I'll cave soon. But until then, bagels and cream cheese still make me happy.
Have you started to show yet?  If you can't tell I'm pregnant by the bump - then its the waddle.

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  Always on!
Symptoms: I have Musculoskeletal pain Its been going on for a few weeks now but there have been a few days I am about to break down and cry it hurts so bad.  It's all on one side on my inner thigh and pelvic region. I know your hips stretch out, but I never had this type of pain with Lilly.  That pregnancy was a breeze from beginning to end! Now I just hurt to walk and have an adorable little waddle going.... :o(

Looking forward to:  Thanksgiving!

Week 30

How far along?  30 Weeks
Sleep: I think overall it was a good week of sleep. As long as the fan is on, I'm OK.
Best moment this week:  Well, this was a rough week!  Lilly got Hand Foot Mouth disease, I fell down about 8 of the stairs going to the basement; all sliding on my backside, and Wallie got the worst haircut of his life!  Best moment out of all of that... lots of snuggles from my little one and amazing husband that leaves work to come take care of me.
Miss Anything?  My pride that is still at the bottom of the stairs... haha!
Movement:  This boy is in there playing soccer or something. When he moves, he moves!
Food cravings:  Bagels and cream cheese.  Mmmm, cream cheese.
Have you started to show yet?  I can't see my toes....

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  Always on!
Symptoms: Clumsy.  I'm blaming falling down the stairs on the baby.  It happened with Lilly too.
Looking forward to:  Finishing Lilly's room.  Oh goodness it's so cute in there!  A pretty turquoise blue on one wall, white with sparkles on the other walls, an adorable chandelier, mirrors and a ballet barre!  I think I'll be spending most my time in there with her!  What a dream!

Ballerina

Lilly loves ballerinas and being a ballerina! She wears a tutu every day and loves to have a bun, also known as "Belle" hair.

We are on day two of the sad Hand Foot Mouth disease and have had to be tricky getting her to take her medicine. Tonight after her bath, she of course requested to put her tutu back on. We got passed that by insisting she wears her ballerina jammies (they are absolutely adorable and have cute ballerinas on them.) Once in her ballerina jammies, I asked if she wanted to take ballerina juice so she will have ballerina dreams and twirl all night long. Of course she got really excited, drank her medicine and immediately put her arms up like a ballerina! She was all smiles!

To end the night, dad read her favorite book, Nina Nina Ballerina.  It's always adorable to hear him reading Lilly a goodnight story... the voice impressions are the best!

Fall leaves

Fall has always been my favorite season.  This year it has meant even more to me.  One afternoon I was inside cleaning up the dishes and the back screen door was opened.  I could hear the leaves crunching outside as Lilly ran around the backyard giggling as she chased the dogs.  That girl loves her puppies.  As I looked out the window, its like everything stood still as I reflect on the life I have been blessed with.

A beautiful little girl, running around giggling with each step.  A handsome husband that adores his little girl as she goes running into his arms to have her toss her high up into the sky.  Dogs barking as they frolic in the leaves and play tug-a-war with each other.  All of this I admire from the comfort of a beautiful house that we have made into our home.

I love the life that I live.  I have truly been blessed by the Lord and each day I thank him for the all that he has given me.

I love my honey hub! He will do all that he can to make sure I'm comfortable.  He loves me and all my imperfections.  Not a day goes by that I don't question the love that he has for me because he is always showing it in his actions.  He works hard, he plays hard. He's handy and ever so helpful to all those he comes in contact with. Always has a smile and always willing to put others needs in front of his own.  He's a worthy priesthood holder and always ready to give a good lesson in Priesthood.  He's an amazing daddy and our daughter adores him!

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect daughter.  I love her sweet smile. Her tiny little voice that constantly says, "Thank you mom." or "Lub You!"  She's growing so fast and learning so much that she amazes me in the knowledge she has already at such a young age. I love watching her take care of her babies and love them ever so gently. The way she has taught them how to pray or even puts them in time out because we don't hit.  She is such a precious little one.  I see so much of me in her. With her chubby cheeks, her love for her babies and that she always wants to wear a dress or a tutu.

It's such a comfort to be snuggled up next to my wonderful man while holding our little one.                      I'm grateful this is my eternity.

Week 29

How far along?  29 Weeks
Sleep: Besides the occasional potty breaks, it's pretty good!  Although this week I woke up a couple times with some serious leg cramps!
Best moment this week:  Overall it was a great week; I passed the glucose test and baby is doing great. We tried a new yummy Indian place called, "Taste of India", with Jake and Shalise. Always a pleasure enjoying their company.  Sunday we had Second Sunday and had A LOT of laughs with the entire family.  I loved it!
Miss Anything?  Just walking normal.  This little guy sits so low its uncomfortable to sit/walk/move normal!
Movement:  He's constantly going and strong!  
Food cravings:  Chocolate Milk.  We have had that in our fridge consistently the past few weeks I've realized.  It's usually how I take my prenatal.  
Have you started to show yet?  I can't see my toes....

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  Always on!
Symptoms: Just the dang hip flexor pain!
Looking forward to:  I'm really looking forward to time with Lilly before baby boy gets here.  It will be fun to spend all day with that little girl of mine.  I am definitely counting down the days!

Week 28

How far along?  28 Weeks (The eight is supposed to be a ghost... haha!)
Sleep: Still wonderful.  Kind of funny this week - JC was up laying in bed and I had fallen asleep.  I kept remember him laughing at the show he was watching and nudging me pretty hard.  In the morning I told hIm I had a crazy dream that he was laughing so loud and pushing me pretty intensely at times... he says, "Well you were snoring so loud I was trying to stop it!"  I guess the sleep is good for me!
Best moment this week:  Halloween with the Little One!  She kept me busy between the school party, grandmas, Trick or Treating at Dad's office, and of course handing out candy!  She loved being Belle - but not so much having all the attention.  This year JC was the Beast, me Miss Potts, and Lilly Belle.  Lilly loved it!
Miss Anything?  Starting to miss work as crazy as the sounds!  December 4th is my last day... it's starting to get real that I'll be leaving after almost eight years!
Movement:  All the time!  Even had kicks during this picture!
Food cravings:  It's probably just the Halloween candy season... but I've had more Milkyways this week then I've ever had in my life!
Have you started to show yet?  I can't see my toes....

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  Always on!
Symptoms: Just the dang hip flexor pain!
Looking forward to:  Getting Lilly's room done.  Have an adorable ballerina bedspread, paint - with sparkles, new bed, and a chandelier for her 'big girl room'.  How she is a big girl is beyond me... I don't like it!  She's still my Little One and always will be!