Update #3 - 41 weeks GARGANTUAN

Yep... this is really update number 3 and yep I'm still pregnant! And I think I've changed my mind... I think this baby is NEVER going to come out! ha ha... okay I guess she's got to one way or another... right?! But this week sure has felt long. Although I have to say... I had been keeping myself super busy with projects and things I needed to get done up until my due date, so it was actually really nice having some down time this week with not too much to do, or not much planned... I think I really needed it!

Anyway, I've had contractions all week long, but they have been really light. Today they are finally feeling pretty painful and strong... so hopefully that is a good sign! Becky is over here and we went walking and timing my contractions. They are still kind of sporadic coming between 5-7 minutes ... but I am ecstatic that they are finally painful.. as weird as that may be! I may not be saying that in a few hours though if they get any stronger... :)

I REALLY hope there won't be an update #4!

Update #2

So today is my due date. And the little stinker isn't here yet. I've been having mild contractions for about 2 days now... but still nothing exciting! I guess I need to try eating spicy foods and do some jumping jacks! As much as I want this little girl here, I am really soaking in these last few days of being pregnant. With the consistent contractions we sure thought she'd be here by now. But, I'll tell you what, it's been so nice to just have some really relaxing and quality time to spend with Shane and Jada. I am so grateful, because having these contractions have made me slow down, not make any plans, not worry about cleaning, cooking, or scrubbing. This weekend has been absolutely amazing! The weather has been near 70 degrees all weekend, and we've had no plans but to just be together and wait for this little baby to come. I've had so much fun spending quality time with my sweeties. I'm sure life is going to be a little bit busy once the baby comes, so I am very grateful that we had this time to spend some time for the last time... with just us three.

So, stay tuned guys... she can't stay in here forever!!

Update

So, I'm still having regular contractions. They are about 7-8 minutes apart, and strong, but not super strong yet. By some miracle, I was able to sleep 5 hours last night though the contractions. Thanks so much for all of your prayers!!! I had a really long early labor with Jada, and it really wore me out by the time I got to the real thing. I'm so grateful I got some sleep without waking up constantly! It's a beautiful day today, so we are going to go to the park and Shane's going to fly some planes, and Jada and I are going to do some more walking! Hopefully we'll be having a baby sometime today... we'll keep you posted.

40 weeks Enormous!!

So I truly meant to post a pic in-between. Things around here have been a little crazy! Shane's been out of town off and on over the last four weeks. He's been in Dallas, Lexington, Chicago, and Vegas. And I was super sick for about two weeks straight. It truly was not fun times! But he's back now, and we're all over the flu and.... guess what! I'm even having some contractions! I've been having them half of the day today consistently. My good friend Becky went walking with me this morning to help get things jump started. And later this evening Jada, Shane and I went to the mall and had dinner, walked, did a little bit of shopping, ate smoothies and cookies... oh did we have fun. All the while I've had some good contractions. Jada's at the neighbors for the night, and Becky (my super amazing friend who is going to help me) is on alert for the night... so I'm hoping and praying that these contractions keep a going and get stronger..... so maybe by tonight or tomorrow we'll have some exciting news!! Keep me in your prayers ya'll!

(I put up a new pic without my hand on my belly so you can get the full effect of how ginormous my belly is! I wish I could do this in 3D... you really have to see me in person to get the full effect!)

Merry Christmas!

33 weeks huge

And I still have 7 more weeks to go. Crap! I swear this baby just grew overnight... and to think I'm going to get even bigger in the next 7 weeks! How is that possible?

Grant and Tom's Visit to Maui

My two brothers went out to Maui right after my Dad's funeral and attended a memorial service that the Marriott put together.  This is a short documentary of their experience. (Tom is  a film major at the University of Utah)