Getting bigger at 26 weeks!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Zane and I are 26 weeks pregnant! I can't believe how far we still have to go! I think I feel like we are finally getting somewhere when I hit 30 weeks. After 30 weeks it seems like anything could happen and you need to be ready at all times. I know I write about this EVERY single blog post, but my weight gain really fascinates me and horrifies me at the same time. I can't keep gaining weight like I have been or I'll be quite uncomfortable. There is no question now about if I am pregnant. My patients don't even hesitate before saying "You're pregnant! Congratulations!". They are quite brave since assuming someone that is NOT pregnant IS pregnant is quite a horrible mistake to make! I am starting to get strange symptoms like low back pain and indigestion, and it is hard to get comfortable when I am sitting.

Here is my belly photo for 26 weeks!

 

 



We had another midwife appointment this last week, and everything is still sounding good. He kicks all the time too! We can see him moving around now which is cool but kind of strange.

To prepare for his arrival I have been reading a great gift from my friend Courtney-- Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Year. I never would have thought that bathing a newborn could be so scary and complicated. I REALLY like the book and enjoy reading it every night. It makes me more excited and petrified which I think is probably a good thing.

I am off to book club now. Half of us ladies in book club are pregnant! It is really fun. I also found out the other day that another one of my best friends from high school is also pregnant (probably many of you know who she is, but it is not my place to spill her beans, so I am not going to drop any names yet even though I don't think it is a secret anymore)! I am so excited because this means our kids can hang out and be friends while we are hanging out. They may even be in the same grade!

I have my baby shower coming up this Saturday in Durango! I am very excited. I will post more about that with pictures next week.

Love,
Sara, Zane, Kaylor, and Sophie dog.

23 and 24 weeks

Good morning!

Many of you may not know that Zane gets up at 5:00 am for work every day! It works out pretty well when I wake up at 4:30 am for no reason and can't go back to sleep. I am pretty sure my body is just trying to give me some practice at waking up in the wee hours of the morning.

We are 24 weeks along as of yesterday. He is apparently a foot long now, and he continues to practice his soccer kicks and karate chops. I have pictures from last week and a recent one from 5:15 am today. Zane looked less than thrilled to be taking pictures of his pregnant wife while he was trying to make his breakfast this morning. Especially since I always make him take 10 (at least) before I am happy with one.

I was in Durango when we hit 23 weeks last Saturday. I was lucky enough to be able to attend one of my oldest and best friend's baby shower. It was zoo/ animal themed and very cute. She along with her family and my other great high school friends also threw me a surprise baby shower! We are scattered all over between Minnesota to Alaska to Georgia, and we unfortunately can't get together that often. It was a very sweet thing to do, and it was so fun hanging out with them and celebrating 2 pregnancies! Thank you Courtney, Blake, Jessica, Emily, and Ali (we missed you!).

My high school buddies

 Emily and Courtney (aka cutest pregnant person ever).

23 Weeks

I also took my 23 week picture with my mom back in Durango. My parents are in Salt Lake City with me right now, and we have very much enjoyed seeing so much family in the last few days. I included some pictures of them as well. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. Kaylor is hitting the jackpot as far as family is concerned. 

Aunt Kathy, Aunt Lorrie, Ken, Julie, my beautiful Mom. 

Kaylor's presents have started to arrive and it is overwhelming! Thank you to my Aunt Claire who sent this cute playmat. Where are we going to put all of Kaylor's things? Thank you so much for the baby gifts! I am very behind on thank you notes, but will work on getting them out soon.