This is Home: April 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

24 Weeks

I think it's about time for a baby update.

How far along? 24 Weeks, 5 Days

Total weight gain/loss: I weighed myself for the first time at 13 weeks so since then 12 pounds.

Maternity clothes? I finally broke down and bought a skirt. Maternity clothes are so expensive but I can't wear anything else:(

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleeping at night is getting better I still have some night where I'm super uncomfortable.

Best moment so far: I'm excited to actually look pregnant.

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Not having an soccer player (or so Mark hopes) in my stomach. As much as I love feeling the baby move it definitely get annoying sometimes.

Movement: All the time!

Food cravings: Ketchup and sour cream. I usually don't just randomly want these but I find that when I am eating I want to dip whatever I'm eating in them.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! I've been feeling so much better and it's awesome!

Have you started to show yet: You bet!

Gender prediction: Ever since the ultrasound Mark's been thinking it's a boy. I have to admit that I kind of want a girl but I kind of think it's a boy. Who knows?

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On, I'm not sure for how much longer though. The nice weather we've been having lately has made my hands swell up.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Umm...I think I'm going to have to say moody... and I do not like it!

Weekly Wisdom: Buy maternity clothes! They are so much more comfortable.

Looking forward to: The third trimester... although I'm not looking forward to getting any bigger... And Lindsey having her baby so we can get this ball rolling!

Lindsey @ 37.5 weeks, Lauren @ 31 weeks, Kami @ 24 weeks

My beautiful pregnant sisters! I wish I could look that good pregnant.

For Christmas Mark's parents got us tickets to Coldplay in Calgary. My husband has never received such an amazing gift. He loves Coldplay! He listens to them all the time and going to one of their concerts was definitely on his list of things to do in his life. April 18th was the night, Mark worked the morning and then we headed to Calgary! We made sure we had enough time to stop for dinner at The Olive Garden, yum! It was very good and I ate so much food!! SO much! After dinner we headed to the Saddledome and who did we see as we walked in? My Uncle Merrill and Aunt Christie. What are the chances? We found our seats and after two painful opening acts Coldplay finally made their appearance! It was an awesome concert and I'm not really a Coldplay but I definitely had fun and Mark was like a little boy on Christmas morning. I loved watching him enjoying himself so much. Thank you Mom and Dad Drew! You made my man one happy boy.

They gave everyone a wristband when they walked in and when Coldplay came out they all lit up!

It was so kool!

Then they started shooting confetti. A lot of confetti!

Mark's first concert...

Baby's first concert.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Elder Moojalsky

I miss him.

Lately I have been thinking a lot about Braden. It was his birthday last week so naturally I was thinking of him and then last night I was going through some old texts on my phone and I found a couple conversations with him. I missed talking to him. It's been a long time since Braden and I have actually sat down and had a one on one conversation so emailing shouldn't be all that different for me but he's so busy that I miss getting a letter just for me. I miss being able to talk to him whenever I want/need it. Today I was looking at some pictures and I miss seeing his face. I miss enjoying his humor. I miss his hugs. Braden has been there with me through everything. It has been such a blessing in my life having him so close to my age. I have loved growing up with him! He let me boss him around a lot but wasn't afraid to put me in my place when I needed it. He was the person I went to when I really needed help and wanted advice. We didn't always agree with each other but once we got older (there was definitely a phase where I couldn't stand him) we never fought. He understood. He was my favorite person to share those big events in my life with. He was there when I ran for president in Jr. High and High School. He was there for my first break-up and my last. He was there when I was convinced I would never marry. He was there when I found Mark, he was there when I fell in love with Mark and he was there when I married Mark. And I'm sad that he won't be here when I become a mom...

But having said all that I couldn't be more proud of my missionary! He is working hard and serving faithfully and I hope those people next door appreciate having him there. He is exactly where he needs to be and I am so grateful for his courage and determination to work through all the hard stuff to be where he is and to go where he needs to go. He truly is blessing me and our family by serving and I love him for it!