Oh the joys of pregnancy...

I didnt think it was possible to love someone so much without actually knowing them. This pregnancy has had its ups and downs, joys and scares, but in the end I know it will have all been worth it. For those of you who havent heard, I started early labor last Sunday...during sacrament meeting at church and while Mark was still suppose to be gone for 4 more days. After having contractions and such for about an hour and a half, I called my doctor who decided he wanted me to go up to the hospital and be monitored/checked. Gratefully, I have a lot of support from good friends in the ward. While we were driving up, I thought I better call Mark and let him know what was going on, just in case. I did as I was suppose to, called the Red Cross and asked if she could get a message to my soldier. She told me no, but after the baby was born she could. I cried some more as they took me back to a room to be hooked up to machines that took my blood pressure, timed the contractions, as well as monitored his heart rate. In the meantime, two other friends and their husbands came up. I am so grateful that these girls were there!! My blood pressure was still a little high-I am borderline preeclampsia, which is no good especially during pregnancy. After several hours the nurse said I could stay or go home and rest. Just about this time, Mark called!! They were done training but were still going to be in Boise. When I told him what was going on, he mentioned it to his Sgt. This Sgt basically told him to go home and be with me and report to the armory for the next couple days.
I am still in early labor, I had a doctors appointment the other day. The dr decided to do a fetal non stress test-basically just keeps an eye on his heart rate for about 20minutes or so. It really is kind of neat to be able to lie there and hear his race!

His heart rate was steady and just where it should be. I now go to the Dr twice a week so they can keep an extra close eye on me. Induction is looking like it is going to happen, but Im hoping he'll just come early on his own and that he will be a strong, healthy baby boy. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a mom and know that through our Heavenly Father everything will work out according to His plan. I cant wait to meet baby David and for him to come into our home!!

Past due

I've been getting some slack for not updating the blog, and so I guess its time. First, I went to Maryland about a month ago. It was a great short trip. I did some shopping for me and baby David with my mom and grandma. Sorry though, there are no pictures :-) I promise though sometime after the baby is born I will do a picture of the week (Thanks Joelle for the inspiration). That way everybody wins.
Next is Mothers Day. It started for me on Friday when I received the most beautiful flower arrangement from Mark! Written on the inside of the card was "One more month!" Haha. This picture just doesnt do it justice though.

I dont remember what happened Saturday, so we'll just skip to Sunday. Mark made me breakfast in bed-pancakes and bacon! Mm..Good! The picture below is him preparing the delicious meal!

For dinner, I had been craving fajitas for days! (I dont know what it is about Mexican food, but I could eat it everyday and be perfectly content!) So, Mark made fajitas that satisfied my craving for that day and fortunately had enough for leftovers the next day! Yum!

All in all it was a great day and I am so grateful to have Mark in my life and for all that he does for me and for our family!

TLC's "Little Chocolatiers

We're in Utah just for a bit (and then I'm off to Maryland for a few days!!) Well, Im going to blame it on the pregnancy...I have been beyond antsy (cant get comfortable, stay comfortable, etc). So we're watching the game on TV when Marks suggest we go out. I was a bit hesitant at first due to the freak blizzard outside. But out we went to Hatch Family Chocolate...if you watch TLC you may know it as the "Little Chocolatiers." Inside was much smaller than what I had imagined. The kid at the counter scooping my delicious mint chocolate chip shake smiled (Im sure he hears all sorts of weird things) and said he grew up coming in and out of the shop, so it wasnt really that different.

The shake as well as the chocolates Mark got we're good, but a little pricey. But you gotta support the local small businesses :-) So, next time you're in the Salt Lake area, stop on by and give it a try. (I dont know her name, so Im going to call her Mrs. Hatch. She was even there working away! )

Finally!

Today, we had an appointment with the specialist and as the ultrasound tech went to go talk to the doctor, I had Mark put his hand on my stomach because I could him moving, and sure enough he kicked a soccer player kick, Mark pulled his hand bag in awe! I am so glad he finally got to feel David move!
On another note, everything looks great with the baby, he is still measuring big (thats to be expected though..Mark was 10 pounds 10 ounces at birth!!!) They had originally only seen of his 2 umbilical vessels (which can sometimes result in lack of oxygen or a smaller baby (haha!), well, the tech found the third one today! And obviously, this little guy doesnt have a problem growing :-). I am so glad things are going smoothly with him. I am starting to get really uncomfortable, especially when it comes to sleeping and the frequent urination isnt all that fun, but it will be so worth it when I get to hold David in my arms!!

Men Have Feelings Too

This post is dedicated to our good friends, the Days. Let me introduce you to Nate and Joelle...they are our neighbors just behind us. She is an amazing couponer and he is a great basketball player (his team just won the BYU-Idaho basketball championship). However, we do have some differences. The biggest one is our views on The Bachelor and Millionaire Match Maker. Millionaire Match Maker is an...lets say interesting show. For the sake of the readers, we're just going to have to agree to disagree on these shows.
Anyways, the other night we were over at their house when Joelle and I decided to run to the store about 9:30pm. Mark and Nate were going to stay with their cute baby and watch some TV. When Joelle and I got back about a half hour later, Mark was sitting in the chair and Nate laying on the couch...asleep. Apparently whatever they were watching had lost Marks interest, so he changed the channel on the TV. This is what we saw...

He didnt budge while we were all talking. Haha. It was pretty funny, we all got a good laugh.

Its coming together!

I am so grateful for all the kind and generous family and friends I have in my life! My friend Lindsey made these really cute letters for her little boys room. Well, she also made some for David! I love them!

The picture doesnt do it justice though!
The next addition to Davids room is the glider from Marks mom. I have wanted one so bad and she bought it as a gift! Mark put it together and I love it! Each item just makes everything so much more real and makes me ready for David to be here! Soon enought though. Thank you Dana!

Update on the not so little man...

We have a regular OBGYN as well as a specialist that I see (due to some abnormal blood work that came back, we see a specialist at the hospital in Idaho Falls every 4 weeks. Things look good and no one can explain the blood work.) Anyways, we had an appointment with our specialist on Monday and got to see little David. (They do an ultrasound each time I go to look at his spine). Everything looks good there. However, the doctor said if he keeps growing the way he is, I will have a 12 pound baby on my hands! (Yes, you read that correct...12 pounds!) Im not quite sure where he is going to fit, but we'll manage. She also said there really wasnt anything I could do to prevent this. Mark was nearly 11 pounds at birth (remember though, his mom is tall so there is lots of space to move around grow.) Needless to say, I hope my regular doctor will move my due date up! More updates to come...
On a side note, Im going to Maryland in April!! Wahoo!
Also, whoever you are, (especially those in Canada, Utah, West Virginia and all those others) that are looking at my blog...who are you? Im thinking Im probably going to go private soon. So, if I know you, leave your email address in a comment.