35.5 Weeks!

Here is the baby bump at 35.5 weeks! I can't believe I am really that far along already. This has been a fast, but slow process. The days seem to go by slow because I don't do much, but the past 8 months have gone by really fast! We can't wait for our Ellie Jane to come in 4.5 weeks! (I really should have taken more pictures!)

At this point, I am over the morning sickness for the most part. I was really sick until about 26 weeks. Then, I got a break until about 31 weeks. Then, I started getting really nauseous again. I haven' been throwing up like I did in the beginning, thank goodness! I just feel sick to my stomach a lot.

I really haven't craved anything weird this whole pregnancy! I have always had a sweet tooth and that has definitely continued. For the first little while I couldn't keep any sweets down, but I love candy again! Mostly fruity candy. I really haven't been a chocolate person since I've been pregnant. I really love smoothies lately. Andy makes them for me quite often.

It is definitely getting harder to move around a lot. I am having trouble putting on my boots and painting my toe nails. A couple months ago our box spring broke (thanks to my fat butt literally just sitting on the bed), so our mattress has just been on the floor. SO... I have a REALLY hard time getting out of bed sometimes. Especially in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I feel like I pee non-stop! I swear that the baby things my bladder is a yoga ball and she is just trying to do a handstand on it!

I have really had a great pregnancy so far! The baby has been healthy and growing right on schedule. Besides being sick and recently having a hard time breathing... it has been great! It is pretty awesome to feel her moving around in there! We really can't wait to meet her, even if it means staying up all night to feed and change her.

This picture was from Christmas in California. I think I was about 29 weeks? I can't remember. But we had a wonderful Christmas with our families! We got to see most of Andy's siblings (minus Adam who was missed) and we get to spend lots of time with my parents and Troy. Andy got a new power drill, a gun safe, a tool box, and lots of other awesome things. I got lots of gift cards, things for the baby, a waffle maker, and Italian lessons (like rosetta stone) :) It was wonderful!

We are just loving life right now! Enjoying spending time together before the baby comes and we can wait to move to California for the summer!

Valentine's Day!

I LOVE Valentine's Day! How could I not love a day about LOVE??? This is mine and Andy's third Valentine's Day of actually being together. Sadly, he has to work until after 8 tonight. So, we are celebrating on Thursday. We decided not to give each other gifts this year. (Last year he was so sweet and got me a wedding band). So, I figured I would just post a blog about how much I love him. It's not like he will ever read this, but it is my gift to him :)

Things I love about my hubby:
NO ONE can make me laugh harder than him.
He makes me breakfast at least once a week. (It used to be just on Saturdays, but lately he does it a lot more)
He regularly does chores around the house without me nagging. (bathrooms and dishes are his specialty)
Every night he tells me three things he loves abou
t me.
He is so excited to be a dad.
He has always provided for me in every way he can.
He is SO kind... always willing to donate time and money to people that need it.
The poor guy can handle my crying like a champ! (which has been especially bad from the pregnancy).
He is faithful to his church callings and the covenants he has made.
He loves his family and my family unconditionally. (he loves to call his family just to see how they are doing because he wants to make sure everyone is always happy and healthy).
He is talented. (athletic, good voice, he can draw (who knew), smart, builds things, and he is pretty darn cute (that's a talent, right?)

I just love him so much! I am so glad I am sealed to him for ETERNITY!!!!
Happy Valentine's Day, Andy :)

Grandpa

Has it really been four months since I have blogged? Who knew! I guess not much has compelled me to blog until recently. I am terrible at keeping a journal, so I want to write on here about Grandpa Miller. I always wanted my children to meet all of their great grandparents. Sadly, that won't happen on this earth, but I am grateful for the knowledge that my kids will someday meet one of their great grandfathers later on. I really want my kids to understand how great of a man he was.

Grandpa Miller has always been, and always will be, one of my biggest heroes. His attitude about life couldn't be matched. He was always positive about everything! I never understood how he could be so kind to everyone. I don't think I ever went anywhere with him and left without him getting to know someone better. He had a special gift that allowed him to talk to anyone and make them comfortable. Grandpa had an awesome sense of humor. He could make Andy and I laugh every time we talked to him; even after we left his house. Andy never knew his grandfathers, so it was a huge blessing to him when we got married and he gained two wonderful grandfathers. I loved watching Andy and Grandpa bond over cars, guns, and everything else.

The thing I admired the most about Grandpa Miller was his love for Grandma. I have often told Andy that when I am older I want to be just as in love as them. He adored everything about Grandma and it was obvious to anyone that knew him.

Someday, I just want my kids to know that their Great Grandpa Miller was a brave man that fought a hard battle with grace. He never complained and never let his health stop him from investing time and energy in our lives. He always had a way of making me feel special and happy. I will miss his phone calls, chocolate frosting, and silly jokes. Most of all, I have recently realized how grateful I am to have a knowledge of The Plan of Salvation. I cannot wait to see him again and give him a big hug! I know that our family can be together forever. We love you, Grandpa!!

Welcome winter!!!

I suppose it has been a really long time since I have posted on here! Oops. I was hoping this would be a journal of my pregnancy, but I have definitely neglected that thought. I guess it's time to try this again. It doesn't feel like there is too much to share, but I'm sure I'll think of something as I go.

Andy and I are back in Idaho. We just love it here. Sadly, we aren't in rexburg anymore though. I do really miss the atmosphere of Rexburg. And, oddly enough, I really miss school. Maybe not the homework or annoying teachers or brown noser girls, but I miss the stuff I learned in classes. I feel out of the loop because I'm not in school or living near the school, but there are some perks to living in Idaho Falls. Perhaps the best part is the fact that we are close to Sam's Club. I realize that makes me sound like a nerd, but please... We are talking about free samples every Friday and Saturday!! And Andy and I can share a meal there for $3.00! What's not to love about that, right?

If anyone is reading this, then I'm guessing they just want an update on the baby. So, here it is... The baby is great! Healthy and growing. Still making me very sick everyday, but we love it anyway! The last time I got an ultrasound, the baby was just waving to me the whole time. It was pretty cute! I was sad that Andy didn't get to see it. Luckily, he will be able to see the little bundle of joy in a couple weeks. That is also when we will get to see a lot more than a waving baby!! We will get to see either a baby girl or a baby boy! I'm sonexcotes. Then, maybe, we will be able to pick a name ( I highly doubt it though)

Sorry this post is so long! I would try and post pictures but I never take any and I'm blogging from my phone, so I definitely don't have any pictures to post! Hopefully I will be better about blogging i would love to have record of all the fun times that Andy an I have!

Ps. My husband is the greatest. He has been such a trooper! He help me with cleaning and cooking all the time! In fact, he made me a great breakfast this morning. I couldn't imagine going through all this with anyone else!

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

That's right family... Andy and I have a surprise for you!! Are you ready??


We are getting a puppy!!


JK

I'm pregnant :)



We told our parents yesterday, after a very long drive to California for a 24 hour trip. It was really fun. Now, we are so ready for our siblings to know!!

Yay!

July 12, 2011

So, in my last post I said that I haven't had any pregnancy symptoms. I think I was wrong. Sadly, I had my first emotional pregnant moment today! I was calling a couple different doctors to see who could get me in to have blood tests and all that. The one doctor woud not take me as a patient because she will only be able to see me twice and won't get paid enough on it. The other refuses to see me until I am 8 weeks along. For some reason, I was so offended that they would send me away! I am a new mom and I have no idea what I am doing; I just need a doctor to guide me a little! So, I hurried and got off the phone and cried! I was really embarrassed haha. I guess it's normal??

Another embarrassing moment occurred yesterday. I had just moved in to our new apartment all by myself and was so tired. I laid down for a while, but just started feeling really nauseous. Because I had just moved in, I had absolutely no food. I was really worried about going to the store when I felt so sick, but I got the courage to go. So, I made it to Wal-Mart and started rushing to put things in my cart and get out of there. Then, it hit! My nausea was too much to handle, so I ran toward the bathroom. I stashed my cart and ran as fast as I could into the bathroom! Imagine my suprise when I see a man in his military uniform walking toward me!! I just stared at him as he laughed at me. I walked as fast as I could out of the bathroom. There was a man standing there and he said, "I saw you going in there. I should have told you it was the men's bathroom, but I decided you would figure it out eventually." RUDE!! I would have appreciated his correction!

Well, I think Andy and I are going to tell our parents this weekend! Because the doctors won't help me out, I feel like I need my mom and mother-in-law to guide me. I'm nervous to tell people because it is still so early, but I think I will feel a lot better if I can talk to someone about it. Hopefully I don't have anymore embarrassing stories before then!

July 9, 2011

Well, this is officially my first blogging attempt! I feel like I should start it off with "Dear Blog...", or "Dear Diary". That feels weird, too! The whole reason I started this blog was to be able to journal about all the fun that Andy and I are having. We tend to have some crazy adventures because we are moving around so much. So, I want to keep track of the good times we are having!

Right now, we are living in Arizona for the summer. We were in Oro Valley (Tucson), but just moved to Yuma today. To be completely honest, I DISLIKE ARIZONA! It is hot and gross and brown. The upside is that the people are nice and work is going really well. Andy and I are really enjoying work right now. We have really weird hours and we work with some difficult people sometimes, but it is definitely worth it.

I decided a few weeks ago (when I first made this blog) that I would want a blog when I got pregnant, so I could keep track of everything. That way I can keep family updated and compare for later pregnancies :) So, this bring me to my next point: I'M PREGNANT!!!!! We found out on Saturday, July 9th (the reason that this blog title is July 9). I haven't been to the doctor yet, so I guess things aren't officially official, but this blog is my way to tell someone the exciting news without spilling the beans to everyone yet!

So far, I haven't had tons of symptoms. I have been pretty nauseous lately, but it hasn't been too big of a deal yet. I have a feeling that once I get a little farther along I will see more symptoms. I didn't realize how little I know about pregnancy until a couple days ago. All of a sudden, I thought I have no idea what I am doing!!!! So, I went and bought the book "What to expect when you're expecting". I really like it. It's rather comforting for a first time pregnant lady!

Anyway, we are just so excited to be expecting! I have never seen Andy so excited as when I told him! He just kept saying, "We're having a baby"! I can't wait to be able to go to the doctor and get a due date and all that. Anyway, I think that's all I have to blog about right now. I feel so relieved that I can freely say that I AM PREGNANT on here!!! I am so looking forward to telling our families :)