39 Weeks Pregnant

I know, it looks like none of my shirts fit. Well it's true, they don't! This is me
after 1 week on partial bed rest and a week before I'm due.

I don't feel like my face is puffy, but when I look at this picture it seems
really obvious. I can't decide if I should take a picture of my feet and hands
or not. They are quite grotesque, pillsbury dough-girl comes to mind! I'm
a little embarrassed to photograph them though. Just use your imagination!

My doctor told me to check my blood pressure every day while I've been
on bed rest and if it gets to high we have to go in to the hospital. Right after
we took this picture we headed to walmart to pick up a few groceries and use
their blood pressure machine by the pharmacy. (I know, walking around walmart,
kind of against the rules of bed rest. I've been so bored, I really looked forward
to it all day.) Anyway, if the bottom number was over 100 we had to go in, my bp
was 165/97. I called my doctor and she said we had to go to the hospital.
Mountain View was full this weekend and wouldn't take me, so we had to go to
EIRMC. This was frustrating, but what can you do. They hooked me up to
the monitors, poked me and stole some blood. After a couple of hours they said
I could go home as long as I stayed in bed (for real now) and watched for certain
symptoms. So, I'm smiling big in this picture because I have no idea that I'm going
to spend all evening at the hospital. I'll admit though, there was that little rush of
excitement when we grabbed our bags and the carseat and headed off to the hospital.
We left without a baby though. It was nice to hear his steady heartbeat for
several hours on the monitor though. It's so reassuring and cute, I love it.

So, if our little Blaz doesn't come on his own before Tuesday I will be induced.
I'm kind of ok with this because we were able to make an appointment at
Mountain View's birthing center, so they're kind of saving me a spot. My midwife
doesn't deliver at EIRMC, so it's really important to me that we get in at Mtn. View.
It would stink to have some doctor we've never met before be there for this big
day in our lives you know? We have everything planned out and I'd like things
to go how I've envisioned them.

We had a relaxing saturday and sunday though. Saturday we went to the
library. I know, I promised to stay sitting down but i NEED BOOKS the
tv is getting way too boring. Juan got his haircut while I read in the car
and then we came home and grilled steaks outside. It was such a nice day
and it felt so good to just sit outside in the sunshine. Today we threw together
a teriyaki marinade for chicken and grilled again, it was amazing. I love grilling
because Juan does all the work and there is virtually no cleanup. It's crazy to
think that this is our last weekend just the two of us. I'm SO excited for Blaz
to get here though I can't be sad. I can't wait to hold him.

Pregnancy Reflections

Since I'm not going to be pregnant for much longer
I want to write down how it feels so I'll remember.

Cool Moments:
I felt the first little flutters in my stomach at about 21
weeks. I remember wanting SO bad to feel him move,
to know that he was alive and growing and real. The
first time Juan felt him kick was at 22 weeks when we
were at my Grandma's house for Christmas. We were
watching the Spurs beat the Suns on tv and Blaz kicked
really hard. Juan poked my belly a few times and Blaz
kicked back. Now he kicks and moves constantly it'll be
weird when that feeling is gone. He responds to pokes
and shakes, it's so funny.

At 10 weeks we had our first doctor's appointment and
ultrasound. I was really nervous that everything would
be ok. Hearing his heartbeat for the first time was incredible.
Seriously, enough to bring tears to your eyes. Juan and I looked
at each other and we didn't really need to say anything as both
our eyes got a little misty. I love the first little pictures of him
where he looks like an adorable alien.

At 20 weeks we had our big ultrasound, it's a BOY! Juan
wanted a boy really bad. I did too, but not as bad as Juan
wanted a son. We both have fantastic big brothers, so we
thought a boy would be the perfect way to start our family.
As soon as we found out we were pregnant I bought two cute
shirts from Baby Gap, so I was a little nervous that we'd somehow
jinxed ourselves by buying something for a boy. Not true! The
ultrasound was amazing to see his cute little body and excited
to hear it was a boy. Blaz wouldn't give us a nice profile, he kept
hiding his face. All the ultrasound pictures are unidentifiable blobs,
but we forgive him. On the way to the Doctor we decided it would
either be Blaz Hudson or Callie Gissel, Blaz wins!

After my icky morning sickness was mostly over we went through
a session in the temple with our ward. It was really special to feel him
moving while we were there. It was weird while we were sitting in the
celestial room together that Juan, me and Blaz might not be
there together again for 19 years when he goes on a mission. I'll always
cherish the moment we were in the temple together and it makes me
even more determined to be there together again someday.

Long Overdue!

This is my at only 25 weeks pregnant.
I'll take a new one of me now, MUCH BIGGER!

I know, a post is long overdue. I enjoy reading other people's blogs and
I need to get going on mine. Lots has been happening, so it's time for an update!

First off, I'm officially done with work. Ta da! Well, I guess technically to
fulfill my contract I have to work 5 more days, but I do those after the
students are gone and I can bring my little one. It's such a relief not to
be stressed about school anymore. My sub is doing a fantastic job and
having fun, so I can just concentrate on me.

Today is Thursday the 16th, that means exactly one week until my
due date. Yaaaayy!!!!! It's so crazy to think that this could be our last
weekend of just Juan and me. We would do something special or
exciting, but I can't really think of anything I have enough energy for.
As soon as Juan gets home from work I'll have him take a picture of my
ever expanding belly. Last week the doctor estimated that Blaz is 6 lbs.
We're going to the doctor today again in an hour, so I'm curious to see
how much bigger he is. Last time I went to the doctor things were not
looking so good and it scared me. I've done everything the doctor said
and I'm hoping things are turning around this week. I feel better,
calm anyway.

Our bags are packed and all Blaz's little clothes are washed and ready
to go. I love how little and cute they are. I'll admit, I'm already having
a hard time keeping track of his socks though. All my laundry baskets
have these big slots that they seem to slip right thru. No good!

December 2008

Bienvenido Blogging!

Our very own blog, how exciting! I've enjoyed reading blogs from family and friends so the time has come to put mine together.

Thanks for reading and check back often for updates!