37 weeks . . .

Date:  April 13

How far along:  37 weeks!!  (Didn't make it this far last time!)

Weight gain:  Nothing in the past week.  This baby is going to be tiny!

Maternity Clothes:  Yes, and yes!  Thank you for stretchy material!

Sleep:  Not so much this week.  I got sick, so it has been hard to come by.

Stretch Marks:  Of course

Best moment of the week:  Talking to Brandon last night, and him getting up to kiss the computer!!  We celebrated Tyler's birthday on Thursday too, and that was fun to hang out with all of our friends!  Tyler's class had a birthday party / baby shower for him on Thursday too, so we got lots of great goodies for Natalie!!  Can't wait to put her in all of these adorable outfits we keep getting!

Miss Anything:  A drink . . .  a nice cold drink!

Movement:  ALL THE TIME!!  This girl is ready to come out!

Food Cravings:  Just something cold and delicious

Anything make you queasy or sick:  Not really, but I didn't eat much this week.

Have you started to show yet:  Yes, but I am still not as big as I was with Brandon

Gender:  Girl!!  Check out all of this pink stuff to prove it!!

Thank you Jon and Nicole for our gifts!!

Labor Signs:  I thought I was having contractions this week, even while I was being monitored, but they didn't say anything about it.  Dr. didn't check me on Thursday to see if I was dilated or anything either.

Belly button in or out:  Flat

Wedding rings on or off:  Off

Happy or moody:  Sick and tired  :(

Looking forward to:  Seeing Beauty and the Beast today with the hubby and my parents.  We bought these tickets last summer, and we're glad that we get to go!!  Natalie can come after the show according to my mom!

34 weeks

Sorry I'm a little late in posting for last week, but we've been super busy getting things done, and having people in town.

Our friend Susan came into town for the long weekend, and we had a blast with her.  We spent a lot of time watching movies.  Susan flew in Thursday morning, just in time for the Harry Potter midnight release!!  Chelsea, Liz, and I saw movie 7 part 1 together in November, so we knew we were going to see this one together too!  Thursday night we headed over to Liz's with pizza, and watched part 1.  Then the four of us went out to the theater to see part 2 together. It was a late night, but a lot of fun!!

Friday Tyler decided we would have a movie day.  We went and rented 5 movies!! We had a blast doing nothing, but relaxing and watching movies.  We were so thankful for a day to do nothing, especially after being out so late the night before.

Saturday I had my amazing baby shower, which you can read and see pictures all about here!!  When we got home from the shower we watched some more movies.  Susan helped move everything from the shower up stairs too, so that way we could play some games!

On Sunday we went to church at Shepherd to listen to Jeremy preach.  He did an awesome job!  After church we went and saw Larry Crowne!  That was an awesome movie, and one I will totally own!  I love Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks!  Sunday night Tyler grilled steaks for us, and we had a very yummy dinner!!

Monday morning we got up and went to see Horrible Bosses!  That movie was also very funny, so funny in fact that Tyler has already gone to see it again!!  Susan had to leave Monday night, so we went to an early dinner, and then drove her to the airport.

We had a great time with Susan in town, and I think it was what we all needed.  A weekend to just relax, and enjoy before we all head back to work.  After Susan left Tyler and I went back to the real world.  We both went into work and started getting things ready.  On Wednesday I had the Wilmeth girls come in to help, as I decided I should redo my room this year.  I don't know what I was thinking, but it is looking good!

The beginning, even though it looks like a mess.

My desk with it's skirt!

The library

Homework board

Our island!

Wednesday night Tyler and I went to our first birthing class.  It was a long day because we went on our hospital tour first.  The hospital is super nice, and we are excited that is where we are delivering.  We learned all about the different stages on labor in class, and some of the things that happen during them.  There were a couple of people in class who are going to deliver before us, but most people are delivering any where from a month to two months after us.  I almost feel like we waited too long to sign up for these classes.  At least hopefully we'll remember what we learn, even though I don't think it will really matter in the long run.  As long as Brandon comes out, and everything is okay, we'll be good.  :)

Baby Shower

On Saturday I had a beautiful baby shower put on by some fantastic ladies here!  Liz, Rachel, Katie and Chelsea did an amazing job!!  The theme was rubber ducky and they left nothing undecorated!!  The girls did an amazing job, and I was so excited to see the beautiful decorations, and fantastic friends who came out for the shower.

The beautiful decorations!

 Fun Party Guests!

Party Games!

Presents for Brandon!

Amazing Girl Friends!!

Susan came from California!!

Baby Shower

While we were in Northern California my mom and my aunt threw me a baby shower.  It was a blast to see friends and family that I haven't seen in a while.  My mom and aunt did an amazing job, and it was a lot of fun.  We didn't play very many games, which was nice, because it gave us time to talk.  

My mom and I

Brandon was spoiled by everyone there, and he got lots of amazing presents.  His bedding is now complete, and he got his pack and play, as well as his high chair!  He also got a lot of awesome clothes that we can't wait to put him in.  He even got his first Disney onesie!!  My mom had already sent him a Disney PJ set, but this onesie came from Aunt Bree and Uncle Kevin.  :)  He is going to melt some hearts in it.

It was nice to see friends that I haven't seen in a long time as well.  The guests ranged from family, grandmas (all four of them!), to family friends from when we were young, the vice Principal's secretary from high school, to my best friend's moms.  It was great to see everyone, and my only regret from the shower is not taking more pictures with people.  I wish I would have taken more pictures with these people who love and care for me and my family.  I have a few pictures with some people, but not very many.  For those of you who know me, pictures are huge in my life!!  I will make sure to do this at my next shower, so that way I can show Brandon all of the people who cared for him before he was out here in this crazy world with us!!

 Some of my High School Moms (My mom, Alex's mom, Brian's mom)

My cousin was the closest to how big my belly is!! 

Brooke was my little helper, she helped open all the presents.  (This beautiful blanket was handmade by my friend Heather's mom)