32 Weeks

Yesterday was my first Non Stress Test (NST) at Delta Hospital. It went really really well. I was hooked up for about 35-40 minutes. In that time the baby's heart did exactly what it was supposed to. When she moved in accelerated, but then went down to a good resting point. I get to have these done twice a week until I deliver. It's not that the Dr's anticipate that any thing will go or be wrong, this is just a pretty non-invasive way to keep track of her growth. It was kind of relaxing laying there and just listening to her heart beating!  After that appointment I went into see Dr Garrard for our 32 week appointment. I've gained 2 lbs so that's good. It means Aspyn is growing! I asked her if her low weight meant that we would be pushing back the due date & induction date.  She said No. In fact if, after I go to the next Ultrasound with Dr Gray & she's still measuring small, we may induce sooner than 39 weeks. It may mean she would do better on the outside. Dr Garrard did say that she wouldn't let me go over though! So that's nice knowing that no matter what we'll have this little girl before Thanksgiving!!  I told her about the constant headaches I've been having for about a week. My blood pressure has been fine & I'm not having any symptoms of preeclampsia, but she wanted me to have some blood work done, just to make sure that it's not going to be an issue. Other than the headaches I've felt fine. Just anxious I guess. I won't see either Dr for another 2 weeks, unless something comes up with the NST's.  I can't wait for the next Ultrasound! It will be a very informative scan.

I really think that a lot of the issues I've had this pregnancy are stress related. It seemed like the issues started in August and the stress started late July. It's amazing the affects that stress can have on the body. I've tried to minimize the stress, but it's been impossible. I think now everything should be settling down, I hope!

I'm getting really excited for this weekend! My mom, all of my sisters, Rusti & Grandma Ann are coming over! They will be here Thursday-Sunday. Not a long trip, but so nice! I'm so glad that they are willing to make the trip over, when we aren't able to get over to see them. We feel very loved! I'm sure we won't do a whole lot, but the visiting will be nice!  Ashley hasn't ever been here, so I'm excited to show her our little town and our abode! Jordyn is way excited for her Aunts to come over to play baseball with her! I think she gets a little tired of seeing us all the time!

The next month and a half are going to fly by! I guess I'll just take it day by day!

31 Week Ultrasound

Today I went up to Grand Junction to see Dr Gray, the Maternal & Fetal Medicine Dr, for our follow up Ultrasound. Everything looked pretty good. My fluid level was finally where it should be. Her heartbeat was really good. She was just measuring a little bit small. She's weighing about 3 lbs even. So she's smaller than other baby's at 31 weeks. Dr Gray isn't worried about it. He said she's not going to be a midget or a dwarf or anything she just may be smaller than Jordyn was at 7 lbs. He wants me come back to see him in 3 weeks to check her growth again. He said I shouldn't worry because she's not so small that he anticipates any problems. He said that basically everything is pretty normal and boring!  We like that!! Everything internally & externally looks great with her. She's definitely looking a bit more squished in there! It was great to see her again & watch her heart beat quickly! She is also head down, so that's a relief. If she wasn't head down by 34-36 weeks we were going to have to do an External Cephalic Version where they manually turn the baby to be head down. I really didn't want that so YAY for head down!!

I'll see Dr Garrard next Monday, but will definitely look forward to the next Ultrasound. I don't know if by Aspyn being smaller than we thought will change the due date & induction date. I'll update next week when I know the answer to that. Hopefully not!!!

Yummy Success!!

After many many months of us trying to grow some tomatoes & cilantro, we finally have a small crop! 

We first planted the tomato plants & cilantro seeds around the middle of June. We watered, we waited, we fertilized, we even tried talking nicely to them. Nothing! Toward the end of July we noticed a few tiny tomatoes starting to grow. Jordyn was so excited! Then they got a bit bigger, but didn't really start to turn red. Finally, now that the growing season is getting closer to being done we finally have tomatoes and more are continuing to grow!! They are so tasty and smell like only tomatoes from the vine can. The cilantro took a lot longer than the seed package said, but they too finally made it!  There really isn't anything better than a juicy tomato or the taste of fresh cilantro. Especially when you know that you were the one that grew it!!


Jordyn's first week of school went really well. Right now there are only 10 kids in her class and she is only 1 of 3 girls. She seems to have made pretty good friends with both the girls and a few of the boys.  She was pretty upset that she wasn't able to go to school on Friday (the class is M-TH) and was quite bummed the rest of the day. She really likes her teachers & is so glad to be able to walk down to the school everyday!

Brieanna has a big day coming up this Saturday the 18th. She is finally going through the temple as one of the preparations for her Mission.  She's very very excited. As it gets closer to her leaving, I start getting more emotional. Even though she's been in Cedar going to school & I've lived far enough away that I didn't see her a whole lot, I have always been able to get a hold of her when I've needed a little pick me up. If I've ever had a rough day & just needed a distraction she's always been one that I could text or email or call & just say "Hi"! It's going to be hard not being able to communicate with her as quickly as I'm used to while she's on her mission, but I am super excited for her to go.



Brieanna & I on a "sister date" about a year ago

We had our 30 week appointment yesterday. Nothing too exciting to report. I passed my Glucose test, we are still looking good weight, & measurement wise. Heartbeat is strong & healthy. We are just growing nicely! I had a bad thought about a week ago though. Brieanna's farewell is on Oct 31 in St. George. That week I'll be 36 weeks. I had the thought that maybe my Dr wouldn't want me to drive 8 hours to St. George & 8 hours back being that far along & being only 3 weeks away from the induction. I asked her thoughts about it yesterday. She has no problem with me going!!!  Of course, if I go into the Dr that week before I go &  "things are progressing" then we'll have to rethink that. I am now excited to go to Utah again!!

30 weeks & growing

  I'll go to Grand Junction next Tuesday to see Dr Gray for what I hope is the last Ultrasound! We are just checking fluid & measuring her growth. It should be pretty fun to see how much she's grown since the last Ultrasound. Obviously she is growing just by looking at me, but getting the actual measurements is quite reassuring!

Until next week.....ciao!!

First Day of Preschool

Our Beautiful Daughter Ready For Her First Day!!

Today has finally came!! The day Jordyn has been counting down to! Yes, it is finally the 1st day of School! All we've heard about for the past few days is how excited she was to go to school. Yesterday she got a little nervous because she would be away from me for a few hours, but this morning there were no worries at all! She had her outfit picked out for weeks and was so excited to finally put it on today.

I just walked her down to the school about 15 minutes ago. Now I don't know what to do for the next 3 hours. Since we moved here I haven't had that much time to myself. The house is very quiet. I know school is going to be very good for her, & I will adjust. I guess I should just enjoy the next 10 weeks with her in school, because Aspyn will be here soon!

Grandma Karen & my sisters got Jordyn this backpack along with a bunch of school supplies. When the box came in the mail, she was just ecstatic. She loves Capri Sun's & is so excited that she'll probably be the only one in school with this backpack! I hope she enjoys school & makes new friends. I can't wait to hear about her first day! She's just growing up so fast!!

Rusti had her 1st birthday Saturday in Orderville. I can't believe she is 1 already. This past year seems to have just flown! I wish we could've been there to give her the biggest hug & kiss ever on her big day. We will see Ashley & Rusti soon though. I'll have lots of loves to give then! Happy 1st Birthday Rusti!!

Chad & Danie'l had baby Jadon yesterday (Labor Day-hehe)! He is 6 lb 5 oz & 20". From the photos that we've seen, he looks adorable. Looks like a good mix between the two of them. We are very excited that he has finally arrived & that both he and Danie'l are doing well! We wish them well with these next few days getting settled back at home. Happy Birthday Jadon!!

So many exciting events lately make me really miss home. Wish we could be closer!!

28 Weeks

On Monday we went for our 28 week appointment. We are still measuring right on! The heartbeat is still strong and sounding good. A couple of people have commented on my weight gain or actually the lack of weight gain. I asked the Dr about it since everyone but me has been worried about it. She is actually very pleased with what I've gained. I've gained a total of 10 pounds since the beginning. She said that Americans, when pregnant, tend to eat for 2 or 3. You really only need 300 extra calories a day. I haven't exactly been eating really strict, but I have tried to not eat everything in sight! If I want chocolate cake, I will eat chocolate cake (not the whole thing obviously)! I drink nothing but water, milk and maybe a glass of ice tea. I feel healthy and Aspyn is growning nicely. So she said to not let their comments bug me, because she's fine with it all!! I also asked her what she thought about an elective induction. She is totally on board with us having one. We've decide on November 19th for the induction!! We brought it up for a couple of reasons. One was just having a date so my mom could plan her schedule for coming out to stay with Jordyn and to help me out before having to go back to work. The other was just being able to get to the hospital in time with it being cold & snowy around here. Dr Garrard also said that if my fluid was looking too low, we would always induce sooner, but we would cross that bridge later if needed. It's crazy to know that no later than November 19th we will have this little girl!! Hopefully she'll come on her own before that, since Jordyn was about 8 days early. We'll see.

We go back in 2 weeks to Dr Garrard. Then in 4 weeks we go for another Ultrasound in Grand Junction with Dr Gray. He just wants to check growth and fluid. It's all just so much fun!!

Jordyn starts school next Tuesday! Everyday she asks how much longer. I think she's getting too antsy! Hopefully the next couple of days pass quick for her sake!

Chad & Danie'l are very close to having their son Jadon. We are getting excited to see pics of him. We thought we would be able to get to Mesquite not too long after he arrives, but it's looking like it's going to be the end of October before we meet him :-( I hope all goes well with their delivery. We wish them a lot of luck the next couple of days!!

So many fun things happening this month with babies being born, Dr appts, Jordyn starting school, and my sisters, mom & grandma are coming out the end of September. I can't wait for it all to happen!!