32 1/2 weeks and growing

I'm getting bigger!! I can't wait until she's here:)

A Recent Event

Garet and I did a birthing class this past Saturday and it was actually good:) That may have a negative tone to it, but I really did expect some complaining out of him. Our choices were a once a week, two hour long class, that lasted six weeks OR…the class we chose, which was one day for eight hours. Garet opted for the one day class. He was surprisingly willing to participate with me (he was going to participate either way, I’m just glad it wasn’t like pulling teeth!!). I’m not saying that he’s the type of guy that doesn’t get involved, because that isn’t true either. I just don’t know how many guys are willing to go to a class that has nothing to do with their body, watch somewhat traumatic videos, and try hard not to fall asleep for the length of a day in a tiny, cold, unfamiliar room, all out of support for their wife. Our instructor had been teaching the class for 13 years and was entertaining to say the least. She really knew how to involve everyone and keep the pace going. We ended the day by taking a tour of the hospital. That part relieved a little anxiety for Garet. He wanted to feel prepared and know where to go when it’s “time”. Soooo…we’re getting closer! I’m really excited and it was good to get a tiny glimpse of some events that MAY (or may not) occur. 7 ½ weeks to go!

30 1/2 weeks...

Here's me at 30 1/2 weeks along. No, this is NOT a good angle considering my chin and booty look pregnant as well as the belly:) I don't feel like that on an everyday basis, but maybe this should open my eyes to how others may view me. Oh, well! I've enjoyed being pregnant this far and will hopefully continue to enjoy it (not matter what body parts take on their pregnant form).

CALIFORN-I-A

I just took a wonderful trip to California to visit my sister, Gabrielle, and her family. She had her third boy on Wednesday and I got there on Thursday. Deeter Lucus Hansen was Brand New when I met him. My mom was also able to make the trip. She arrived on Friday, so it was lots of fun to see everyone. It was a very short trip for me, but SO worth it. I had the best time playing with Dallin and Porter, holding Deeter, going on walks, playing catch, visiting with mom and Gay, going to the beach, being lazy (and not feeling guilty for it), and loving the California scenery. Here are a few photos of the trip...mostly of the new baby!

Porter was so happy every morning!!

New mama with her boys

Mom loving her "grandma time"

My sweet sister and her new baby boy, Deeter

Tiny guy!

Mom and I went to the beach one day

The future of baseball:)

Little Deeter

My last time holding Deeter. You can also see my 28 week belly.

Here's me...

So, I happened to have my camera with me at work today, and my friend wanted to take a picture of the belly. We have a meeting every Wednesday morning at my office, and today was no different than any other. I was sitting there listening to my boss talk, when I hear the girl sitting next to me giggling. I turned and looked at her and she said, "That was a good one!". I wasn't sure what she meant and she explained that I must have had a big kick because she was watching my belly move. I didn't even realize it. I felt the baby moving around, but didn't know that you could see my belly physically move! So, I watched for a few kicks and that was a great start to my day...you can't help but smile:) Here is a picture of me at 26 weeks.

We can finally say SHE!!

We’re so excited to announce that we’re expecting a little, baby girl! I guess I shouldn’t get ahead of myself and say little, because with the trend in my family, she could very well be a BIG baby girl…yikes! Garet and I were able to go to our ultrasound last Tuesday to find out the sex. Usually I am excited to see how the baby is growing and developing. It was strange this appointment though because I was extremely nervous. I wasn’t expecting that feeling. I was so nervous my hands were shaking! I love the doctor that I go to. The office atmosphere is always so friendly and they are known for keeping their appointments as on-schedule as possible. I never have to wait when I get there. Well, of course, this time is a different story. We waited almost an hour, which felt like an eternity. They said that the ultrasound room was not quite ready. The nurse finally called us in, and on our way to the room, we saw friends that we knew. They ended up being the hold up. This was their appointment to find out the sex of their baby and it didn’t work out. The doctor tried everything to see if their baby was a boy or girl and could never get a good angle. So then all I could think of was that we wouldn’t be able to find out either. Once we were in the room I instantly calmed down and felt really good about being there. This was Garet’s first appointment with me. The best part of it was looking over at him and seeing the huge smile on his face. The baby looked very healthy and has a strong heartbeat (which Garet was in aw of hearing). Then we were able to see that we are having a baby girl! It was sort of a strange feeling from not knowing to suddenly knowing. I had to correct myself for the rest of the day and say “she” instead of “it” or “the baby”. I was hesitant to specify the gender since we hadn’t for so long. We’re so excited for our little girl to get here…in good time:) Now comes the hard part of picking out a name!

Mexico!

Garet, his mom (Lynette), dad (Gary), sister (Brittany) and I all recently took a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Needless to say, we had a blast! It was one of the most relaxing vacations that I have taken in a really long time. Usually every day and night are filled with any event we can sqeeze in. Since I'm pregnant, I decided that it would be a good 'lay by the pool' vacation. We sat by the pool or beach almost every day. While there, we got to take a boat tour of the baja, Garet went golfing with his dad, Garet and his mom went swimming with the dolphins, we danced, listened to a lot of live music, ate GREAT food, and there was a whole lot of laying around. I've been so busy at work lately, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Here are some pictures of our little trip. I can't wait to go back one day!!

Garet, his parents and I went to a "fancy" dinner, but it was way too cold that night, so we had to wear blankets the whole time we ate

Our "fancy" dinner atire

The beaches there were beautiful

Seals sunbathing

Us on a boat tour of the baja (notice the arch behind us)

These are of course what our real beach bodies look like:)

This "self portrait" was supposed to show the band behind us...but you'll just have to use your imagination!

Me, Garet and Lynette on our balcany

Getting ready to go out with the family and some friends that we met at the resort

The mariachi band serenading us at dinner

Me, Lynette and Brittany