Wk 34!

Week 34 is here! Friday Jan. 23rd I had my routine exam. Everything looks well; I'm right where I should be with size and putting on the lbs. However one shocker was our due date is March 9th and how we got March 6th at the beginning was a rough estimate? I wouldn't mind the 9th since it's my Grandma Culotta's birthday and what a wonderful person to share the date with!

Baby boy Brown was a bit stubborn letting us hear his heartbeat, but no worries, between all the moving and stretching he does, I wasn't concerned and sure enough the Doc found it!

Other then that my days are narrowing down at the dental office. My feet resemble plums by the end of each day, leaving me incredibly excited for my last day.... Scheduled Feb 12th 2009!

As for the weekend we were dumped with snow and unfortunately the same this morning. It's a bit difficult to go anywhere, I resemble an elderly person when I walk, with every tiny step I give my best efforts to avoid slipping. Since the Doc. said if I fall again I'd need to be monitored for 4hrs at the hospital and since I've already experienced falling 3 times I rather not relive those unfortunate moments.

Meanwhile I have baby shower this Sat. in Ogden I'm looking forward to and the following in Provo! So much to look forward to, just gathering with friends and family at both will be good times to come!! Other then that I'll try to update some photos later this week or of the shower itself!

Baby Shower - WK 33

Baby Showers are in the making.

For a second there I got completely nervous since I didn't hear any plans being made. I hope that doesn't sound greedy, but since you only have your first once, I was hoping for a shower. Since friends and family have briefly mentioned the idea, nothing was ever set in stone. So I figured with 7wks left, I better be prepared so just incase someone is up for the challenge I'll have addresses to give them. Being organized seemed to ruin the suprise party that was being planned and as soon as Tiffany and Mallory got word that I was arranging addresses they figured they'd tell me. How lame am I. I'm incredibly sad I messed up plans.


Anyways, I'm incredibly grateful for my 2 sisters for taking on the task as well as many of my cousins! There's also another one being planned in Ogden area by my sister inlaws for family and friends in that area. Between the both, everything sounds completely wonderful!

Other then that week 33 is in full swing and all is going well! I'll try to update again soon, but that does it for this entry!

WEEK 32!

Last Friday I had my monthly appointment that will now be every 2weeks. My pregnancy seems to be going as it should, I'm 2cm off, but nothing to worry over. I have a feeling it's from the cold I had and the lack of nutrition, especially since my latest crave has been a very simple Campbell’s soup!

Meanwhile, I'm feeling rather left out with activities to do, no skiing, snowmobiling, snow-man making, hiking and most especially.. skating. I'm finding out the hard way that standing doesn't come naturally. Rather during my free time you can find me watching movies, eating and doing some reading. I feel like the epitome of laziness, but it's all for a good cause!


We can hardly wait for 7wks to get here!! To have and to hold!!! We love our little baby boy Brown so much!

Other then that the name game has been on our mind and it's driving us crazy. I have 2 books, one has over 60,000 names and other has just as many. You think we'd be able to find the right name, but it's rather intimidating to know what we'll name him is something he'll go by for THE REST OF HIS LIFE! No pressure of course. We're leaning toward Devin and possibly Quincy as the middle name. Our goal is to have at least 2 - 3 picked out by our due date!

For those of you who are brilliant at this sort of thing and perhaps even had experience, be sure to share your talent with us and we'll be happy to consider all options!!

WEEK 31

Baby Boy Brown seems to be as excited as we are for March 6th! We can't believe how much he pokes out, day or night, he'll stretch as he wishes. Anytime I feel a need to complain I think of those before me who have experienced it amongst some of the worst conditions. So as the weeks narrow down and my back starts to feel the load and lacking sleep, life is still very good! The comforts of being home helps, taking a bath, eating as I wish... These are a few of my fav. things!



6 weeks left of work then I can stay off my feet and help my diet of no sugars help me get ready for our Baby Boys arrival. (My Mother-in-law told me if you eat less sugar products a week before your due date, the contractions will be less strong, rather if you don’t the first can be as strong as the last) It helps having her close by and always a phone call away to answer my questions, as a registered nurse and Mother of 12!

Christmas was wonderful and my Mother-in-law surprised me with a beautiful rocker I had my eye on! My sister and her family gave us a baby swing for the nursery along with many goodies that will come in handy. As for my wonderful husband... He gave me a video camera so memories can be recorded of our new little family!

Other then that the name game has been on our minds and hopefully within the next couple weeks we'll have 2 for sure names to pick from!!! Any ideas let us know?

Nothing but a weakling!

Yesterday evening didn't end up as I wished. I found myself amongst the royal porcelain thrown, despite I've avoided it at all causes during this pregnancy. It marks the 4th time in 6months and hopefully the last. I felt fine afterwards, just incredibly weak and lacked motivation to do anything with such a low energy level. The same has continued through today and I don't mind it just so long our Baby Boy Brown is healthy!

Other then that, I mentioned a couple weeks back I found a great deal for a Coach Diaper Bag/Multi Tote purse. ( price-range of $30) I came home during lunch and found it at our door step!!

Glucose TEST!!!

I had to take the glucose test yesterday! I made sure it was first thing in the morning to get it over with, but now I'm hesitant if I did the right thing. It said to gulp down in 10mins. I did it in less then 2mins. I didn't want to linger it any longer. It tasted similar to orange-soda and off we went to have me tested. Shots aren't fun, but I wont complain after all my Mom went through. I'm measured right on the dot and the Doc. kindly complemented my perfect pregnancy or rather being right where I should be on track..I'm just grateful we're both healthy!

I went to work right after and found myself suddenly getting sick to my stomach! It wasn't consistent, but came as it wishes. I got off around 4:30 feeling well, picked Chris up at school and headed to SLC to shadow a court-case he needed for his final in Construction Law. Half ways there I got so sick again and it didn't leave me this time. So much for our plans to see the lights and eat out. We made it home around 7:30. I fell asleep and was woken to home made noodle soup by 9:00! I love my husband!

This morning I woke up feeling better. I guess the point of this random entry is although the glucose test wasn't terrible, the worst is getting it completely washed out of my system.

Note: My pregnancy been great so when surprising moments fall along the road, It completely catches me off guard. Every bit worth the feeling of my Baby Boy Brown kicking and actively moving! We can't wait to hold him and this morning Chris had the opportunity to put his ear close and hear his heartbeat! Best wishes toward week 28!!

Week 27

(Note: My husband gives the best foot rubs)

I found this photo very appropriate for this entry. Sat. evening I was doing errands none-stop, bridal shower and ended the evening at my Mother in-laws home attending a Christmas Party. My feet were completely swollen and in so much pain by 10:00 I could barely stand! Chris is amazing though and made up the bed for me so I could be level and give the blood circulation moving again.

I've treated my legs and feet poorly from skating the past 15yrs, which includes many times freezing them to the point of no return! This has left small points that remain numb, nothing like the whole foot thank goodness! I'm usually the type to bare the pain, but the motivation to do so is hardly reachable lately.

Can you believe I have 13weeks left? Time is passing us so fast!! I'm trying to soak in every moment of this pregnancy! You only have the first once and as Thomas S Monson mentioned along the lines that we're given one opportunity to live, so I better enjoy these years before their gone!

Chris is going to make such a wonderful Dad, he's finishing painting the crib and dresser Friday, preparing us for the move in 3 weeks! I love my husband and last nights 2 hour conversations driving back to Provo regarding goals we have in raising our children give me so much to look forward to! (One thing he's determined to do is sit down with them on an individual bases regularly to see how church, school, sports....are going in their life. Something my Dad use to do with each of us kids was take us on a date of our choice, I value the relationship I have with my Dad and hope this new generation will feel the same toward Chris and myself!)

Other then that Wed I have the glucose test, wish me luck! If anyone has any pointers to get it down and what to eat the 12hrs, feel free to share!!