Today I had my 24 week appointment and I was lucky enough to have my mom come with me! Her and my step dad recently moved to Park City so it has been so much fun being close to and seeing her every week! I feel so spoiled with her this close; we haven't lived in the same state for 5 years! I am definitely loving having her around, especially to share in these special moments with me.
Our appointment was kind of rushed which annoyed me, but my doctor had to run out really fast to deliver a baby so I guess it's fine...haha I'd want her to do the same for me when I go into labor, but I was sad that my mom didn't get to hear the heartbeat for very long or visit with my doctor. It was so fun listening to the baby's heartbeat and being able to see how excited my mom was- I was super proud, she didn't even cry once! After my appointment we went to lunch and spent the rest of the day shopping at City Creek, there's just something so fun about spending the day with your mom. It's crazy to think that I will soon be having girls days of my own with my little baby.
How far along: 24 weeks and 1 day
Maternity clothes: oh yes, I'm so much more comfortable and happier in maternity clothes. Crazy how wearing clothes that fit you can change your mood so much
Stretch marks: Not yet! I'm hoping they never make an appearance
Sleep: Ugh, the good ole' days of sleeping... I bought new sheets and pillows the other day and it has definitely helped haha
Best moment of this week: Taking my mom to my appointment and feeling this baby girl kick all the time
Miss anything: I miss being able to move freely. Getting in and out of bed and bending over to pick things up is getting hard. Joe says I'm just being dramatic since I'm not that big, if only he knew ha
Movement: Yes! Loving every little kick and punch I feel
Food cravings: Caramel popcorn. I am obsessed
Anything making you queasy or sick: If I go too long without eating I get nauseated, but smells aren't bothering me like they used to thank goodness!
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes, yes, yes I've finally popped. I feel huge and realizing that I'm only going to get bigger and bigger is slightly depressing
Gender: Beautiful baby girl
Labor signs: No, thank goodness!
Belly button in or out: Still in! The countdown is on to see if it ever pops. I don't think it will...
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm usually happy, sometimes I have an off day.
Looking forward to: putting together the beautiful crib my mom and mark got for us!! Can't wait to start decorating the nursery.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
My Little Girl
November 13th 2013:
It still feels so surreal to think that there is a little girl inside of my tummy kicking and flipping all around, I love her so much already. I think I cried twice before actually making it to the hospital for my appointment; I was extremely cranky all morning for some reason, I blame the pregnancy hormones. I shouldn't be cranky or crying, in an hour we would find out what this little baby was- I should be over the moon giddy. To some extent I was, but my nerves got in the way of that. I really didn't even care what we were having just as long as he or she was healthy.
We walked into the dark ultrasound room and I seriously thought I was going to be sick, luckily I wasn't. The second we saw the little baby on the screen twisting and punching my heart was calm and I was finally able to relax. There she was, so cute and so happy. Joe grabbed my hand and we watched in amazement of our little girl. At this point, we didn't know she was a girl and it didn't matter. I have had a feeling all along that it was a girl, I've had so many vivid dreams about her and according to my mom some of my cravings pointed to having a girl ha. As we moved on to get a better look at her little legs the ultrasound tech said she was having a hard time getting a clear picture because she wouldn't stop moving...she really is me and Joe's baby! Then she asked if we wanted to know the gender, for a split second I was hesitant, but Joe responded with "yes, tell us!" and she said "it's a girl!". I looked at Joe, he had stars in his eyes, he was completely in awe of his baby girl. I thought I would be a lot more dramatic than I was, I quietly gasped and a tear or two rolled down my cheek. My baby girl.
Joe has always wanted a boy, so I've been kind of nervous this whole time leading up to the ultrasound hoping he would still be happy with a girl. Who am I kidding? It's Joe, he is seriously the best and most supportive guy around I had nothing to worry about. After we finished with the ultrasound the doctor came in to talk to us about it. He said everything looks perfect, that our little girl is healthy and great. That was the biggest relief to hear. I've been so worried about this little peanut, I try my best to eat healthy, and get enough sleep, and drink enough water but some things are just out of my control.
After the doctor left Joe and I sat in the room and I cried, yet again trying to let the reality of the situation sink in. There's so many emotions I felt/feel it's hard to put into words. I feel so incredibly blessed and grateful to be carrying this little baby, I can't believe she chose to come be apart of our little family. There's definitely a reason this has all happened, and I have to keep reminding myself of that, because it's not always on our timing that is taken into consideration.
It still feels so surreal to think that there is a little girl inside of my tummy kicking and flipping all around, I love her so much already. I think I cried twice before actually making it to the hospital for my appointment; I was extremely cranky all morning for some reason, I blame the pregnancy hormones. I shouldn't be cranky or crying, in an hour we would find out what this little baby was- I should be over the moon giddy. To some extent I was, but my nerves got in the way of that. I really didn't even care what we were having just as long as he or she was healthy.
We walked into the dark ultrasound room and I seriously thought I was going to be sick, luckily I wasn't. The second we saw the little baby on the screen twisting and punching my heart was calm and I was finally able to relax. There she was, so cute and so happy. Joe grabbed my hand and we watched in amazement of our little girl. At this point, we didn't know she was a girl and it didn't matter. I have had a feeling all along that it was a girl, I've had so many vivid dreams about her and according to my mom some of my cravings pointed to having a girl ha. As we moved on to get a better look at her little legs the ultrasound tech said she was having a hard time getting a clear picture because she wouldn't stop moving...she really is me and Joe's baby! Then she asked if we wanted to know the gender, for a split second I was hesitant, but Joe responded with "yes, tell us!" and she said "it's a girl!". I looked at Joe, he had stars in his eyes, he was completely in awe of his baby girl. I thought I would be a lot more dramatic than I was, I quietly gasped and a tear or two rolled down my cheek. My baby girl.
Joe has always wanted a boy, so I've been kind of nervous this whole time leading up to the ultrasound hoping he would still be happy with a girl. Who am I kidding? It's Joe, he is seriously the best and most supportive guy around I had nothing to worry about. After we finished with the ultrasound the doctor came in to talk to us about it. He said everything looks perfect, that our little girl is healthy and great. That was the biggest relief to hear. I've been so worried about this little peanut, I try my best to eat healthy, and get enough sleep, and drink enough water but some things are just out of my control.
After the doctor left Joe and I sat in the room and I cried, yet again trying to let the reality of the situation sink in. There's so many emotions I felt/feel it's hard to put into words. I feel so incredibly blessed and grateful to be carrying this little baby, I can't believe she chose to come be apart of our little family. There's definitely a reason this has all happened, and I have to keep reminding myself of that, because it's not always on our timing that is taken into consideration.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Baby Peanut
Tomorrow is the day we find out if this "it" is a boy or girl! I am actually really nervous about it; this makes everything much more real, because I honestly still haven't come to terms with being pregnant and the fact that I am going to have a baby. I guess I better get ready, because it's happening a lot sooner than I'd like! My mom was laughing at me the other day, because I told her that I felt like pregnancy is going by too fast. She said I'm the only pregnant girl to ever say that, and she's probably right haha. I feel like I have so much to do and no time to get it all done.
I get super nervous right before my doctors appointments, especially tomorrow's since it's the big 20 week one where they measure all the internal organs and make sure our little peanut is growing healthy and strong. I'm sure everything is fine, I'm just a worry wart when it comes to these kinds of these, especially this precious little baby.
I can't wait to start shopping and getting everything all prepped and ready for this little bundle to join our family. 20 weeks down, 20 more to go! We can do it!
I get super nervous right before my doctors appointments, especially tomorrow's since it's the big 20 week one where they measure all the internal organs and make sure our little peanut is growing healthy and strong. I'm sure everything is fine, I'm just a worry wart when it comes to these kinds of these, especially this precious little baby.
I can't wait to start shopping and getting everything all prepped and ready for this little bundle to join our family. 20 weeks down, 20 more to go! We can do it!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
One of those maternity posts
How far along: 19 weeks and 5 days! I can't believe I'm almost half way there!
Maternity clothes: not yet. I'm thinking it's probably going to happen soon...I split my jeans open at work the other night. They were old and worn out anyway ;)
Stretch marks: None yet, praying they stay away!
Sleep: I've been sleeping great up until a few nights ago. Constant bathroom breaks and now I'm starting to get uncomfortable. I told Joe today I am buying a pregnancy pillow asap.
Best moment of this week: Feeling little flutters when I lay really, really still.
Miss anything: Not really...
Movement: slight, but yes!
Food cravings: Ugh, this is so gross but yesterday I was hardcore craving vienna sausages. Nasty right? Other than that I have craved hot chocolate and sushi...random!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not as bad as I was in the first trimester. Ground beef would make me run for the hills.
Have you started to show yet: yes. except I am still in that awkward pudgy stage where I don't quite look pregnant, I just look like I've eaten too many donuts. Waiting to finally "pop" and to actually look pregnant!
Gender: I think it's a girl and so does Joe. We officially find out on Wednesday and I can't wait!!!
Labor signs: No, thank goodness!
Belly button in or out: Anyone who has seen my belly button knows how much of a black hole it is. It's crazy, for the first time in my life, I can actually see inside my belly button. It's still in though, I'll be very surprised if it pops out.
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm happy most of the time...but we all have our moments. Joe does a pretty funny reenactment of me laughing on minute to crying the next. One time I started to cry because I was hot...yup I'm totally that girl.
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender on wednesday! I can't wait to start shopping for this little peanut!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Rambling thoughts on a baby
I sometimes have these weird days where one second I'm so excited to be a mom; I'll daydream about this baby and how lucky I am to have it growing inside me. Then, there are other days where I feel so overwhelmed and scared that I doubt myself and my ability to take on this challenge...
Most days I just want to keep this baby inside of me and keep it safe forever and ever. I have so, so, soooo many fears. I don't want this baby to grow up and go to school and endure the hardships that this life has to offer. I just don't want this baby to grow up at all. It's funny how everything comes full circle when you're at the other end of the spectrum. I can now see why my parents did the things they did, I don't know how they survived raising me. I totally get it now! Hopefully, this baby listens to us better than I listened to my parents. Pleasepleaseplease!!!!!!!!!
My favorite moments so far have been at night, if I lay still enough, I can feel little flutters throughout my tummy. They are small, but I love it and I love this baby. We find out next week what we're having and I'm so excited, I think it'll make things even more real. I just hope that this baby loves me and joe as much as we already love it.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Crusin'
My first trimester was really rough, between a sudden move from Idaho to Utah (we packed up everything and left in one weekend), to working full time, to having not just morning sickness, but all day sickness this cruise couldn't have come at a better time! I wasn't even sick on the cruise which was a huge relief! I actually felt my best on the cruise which is crazy, everyone who knew I was pregnant was so worried I would be miserable- thank goodness I wasn't.
We went on a 7 day cruise to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. Our first stop was Jamaica and I absolutely hated it. A lot of people think I'm weird for hating it so much, but since I've been pregnant I've become crazy paranoid. I've always had a wild imagination, but pregnancy has taken things to a new level of insanity. I kept having flashes of the movie "Taken" pop into my mind as we walked around the city. I didn't care so much about something happening to me personally, but the thought of something happening to me while carrying this precious baby sent me into a tailspin. Maybe I'm just a crazy pregnant woman, but my sweet friend Hilary assured me that I wasn't the only one with these crazy fears. We only stayed off the boat for a couple hours, thank goodness. Just long enough to visit the beach and get swindled into buying expensive bracelets that I could have made at girls camp. It's all part of the experience, I suppose.
Our next stop was Grand Cayman which was a pleasant change from Jamaica. The beach was white, the water clear, and there weren't a million people trying to sell you regge cd's. I was much happier here and finally able to relax and not worry so much. We spent all day at the beach laying out and swimming.
Our last stop was Cozumel and that day was so fun. It was our shortest day which was a bummer because we had a sweet excursion planned to visit the Mayan ruins. I've always been obsessed with history, ask me about the Egyptians and I'll talk your ear off. It's my secret nerdy thing. You better believe I was pumped when we were able to book a private tour of the ruins with no one other than Heleman. It's okay, I didn't know who Heleman was either, but our friends Zack and Hilary had used him years before for a tour and said he was legit. The best part of this tour is that it was a Book of Mormon based tour! It was so cool! We got into the van and immediately he had us start reading verses from the Book of Mormon. We all chuckled at first, but this guy knew his stuff. It was so crazy to see the relations between our Book of Mormon stories and what archeologist had found about the Mayan people. If you're ever going to Cozumel I'll get you his number, you will not be disappointed!
It was such a nice week away. After a crazy stressful move, trying to find a place to live, and starting our jobs down in Utah we enjoyed every minute. These pics are all from my phone, sorry they aren't the best quality.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Our little Peanut
This news is about as surprising as it gets. Just a few months ago I had surgery and was told that I had Endometriosis. In shorter words, I was told that Joe and I would experience great difficulty getting pregnant and to prepare for some setbacks when it came to us starting to try for a baby.
Someone needs to sue our doctor because I am pregnant!
We found out on a whim on July 30th when Joe thought it would be "fun" to see if I was pregnant.
I said something along the lines, "I'd cry if i was pregnant". Well, I was just as shocked as anyone could ever be. I instantly burst into tears (is it bad that they weren't initially happy tears?) and Joe started to jump for joy. Literally. Over the years, I've read countless blogs where girls talk about finding out they are pregnant and having to go buy more tests to "be sure". I never understood that, and quite honestly, I thought it was stupid...if the test says you're pregnant then you are pregnant! The next thing we did was race to the store and buy another test. Three more to be exact. Every single one came back with two blaring pink lines.
We kept the news to ourselves until the next day. We wanted to come up with a cute way to tell our families, so we decided to use our little puppy, Nollie as our muse. We made her a little sweater out of a sock and wrote on it, "BIG SIS!" and waited for my mom and sister to notice while we facetime'd them.
I said something along the lines, "I'd cry if i was pregnant". Well, I was just as shocked as anyone could ever be. I instantly burst into tears (is it bad that they weren't initially happy tears?) and Joe started to jump for joy. Literally. Over the years, I've read countless blogs where girls talk about finding out they are pregnant and having to go buy more tests to "be sure". I never understood that, and quite honestly, I thought it was stupid...if the test says you're pregnant then you are pregnant! The next thing we did was race to the store and buy another test. Three more to be exact. Every single one came back with two blaring pink lines.
We kept the news to ourselves until the next day. We wanted to come up with a cute way to tell our families, so we decided to use our little puppy, Nollie as our muse. We made her a little sweater out of a sock and wrote on it, "BIG SIS!" and waited for my mom and sister to notice while we facetime'd them.
This whole journey has been quite the whirlwind of emotions, but we couldn't be happier to welcome our little peanut to the world. I couldn't have asked for a better support system between Joe, my family, and his family this baby is already loved so much!
Now, the countdown has begun- we find out in less than 3 weeks what we're having. Joe wants a boy and I want a girl, even though secretly I want a boy because having a girl terrifies me... We will just have to wait and see! Regardless of what I've got cooking inside, I know I'll love it no matter what. It's crazy how much love I already have for this tiny baby; I worry so much about it everyday and hope that I can be half as good of a mother as my mom was to me. I've got a lot to learn, and big (designer) shoes to fill, so April 1st, don't arrive too soon I've still got so much to learn.
Friday, March 29, 2013
It's been awhile
I haven't posted in forever, my bad! Life over at the Leiser house has been a wee bit hectic lately; Joe is a full time student and working part time as well- so basically I never see him. I'm not sure how he balances class, homework, work, and a needy/ annoying/ pestering wife. Haha okay, okay, okay I'm not that bad, but I probably get on his nerves because the second I'm off work I just want to play and go do something fun. How quickly I forgot about homework and how time consuming that can be...
I am still working full time and I enjoy it most days. Retail is tough- I'm convinced that the most incompetent, rude people are the ones of who shop at my store. Harsh? No. Oh the stories I could share...
I really do enjoy my job and feel very fortunate to have such a well paying job with full benefits. About 3 weeks ago I had to have a diagnostic laparoscopy and I couldn't be more grateful for how amazing my insurance is. Every single person I have spoken with at the hospital and my doctor's office couldn't believe that I had a $170 deductible. When they first told me that, I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a bad thing, apparently it's very good. I suppose the long, terrible hours and holiday's I have to work are well worth it.
Back at Thanksgiving we added a new member to our family, a purebred Chihuahua named Nollie. She is seriously the best puppy ever and she has brought so much joy to Joe and I. Even though she's a Chihuahua and most people think negatively of this kind of dog, she never barks or yaps and is extremely well behaved. As I type this, she is snuggled up in the crook of my arm...melts my heart! She's a little diva with some serious attitude and major spunk.
All in all these past few months have been great. We have a lot to look forward to in the coming months and I can't wait for all the new adventures life has in store for us! I'm hoping I'll be better about posting, and I'll make sure to include pictures next time :)
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