Here's the Plan

As of today I am 32 wks and 5 days. We are so excited for the next bundle of joy that will be joining our family in December. We are painting and getting things set up and ready and it's so fun. Hayden is just as excited for baby sis, so that makes me feel a little better about how she will react once baby is here, even though I'm sure we will have some issues. Doesn't everyone when a new sibling enters the scene? I guess we'll find out.

So, at my 20 wk ultrasound we got to see baby and everything is great with her, however we discovered that I have Placenta Previa, which means the placenta covers the opening of the cervix. In most cases, it usually corrects itself as the uterus gets bigger, so the doc wanted to check me again at 30 wks to see my progression. Unfortunately, it did not move enough to be able to have a safe, normal delivery. But fortunately it isn't completely covering the cervix, so it's just considered a low lying placenta. However, since it didn't move enough, I am scheduled for a c-section. Not the way I would want it, but it definitely has lots of pros, right?

So as of now, baby girl has a birth date planned for December 21. I have a due date of December 30, but they schedule the c-section a little earlier to avoid the chance of me going into labor naturally, which could be a little dangerous. It's nice knowing exactly when we are scheduled because now we can plan things, like mom and dad coming, for example. Since it's the 21st, I should be coming home from the hospital on Christmas Eve! Hooray! I can spend Christmas in my home with my family and new baby. I always joked that I didn't care when baby came as long as I could be home on Christmas Eve. haha So this works out nicely.
We truly are blessed in so many ways. I'm so excited to meet this little girl!

This is her at 30 wks 5 days

Now, only 6 weeks to go!

Halloweenie

It was Halloween. If you didn't know that than I am sorry. :) We had a great time around these parts.

One of the best things is visiting the pumpkin patch. Hayden and I went a few times because she LOOOOVES rolling around in the corn. And the animals. And the maze. Anyway, she loves it so we went a bunch.

The hayride was fun too!

One of my favorite things this year was taking Hayden to try on scary Halloween masks. It was soooo funny to me and she loved it. Good times.

Hahahahaha

Carl's work had their annual Halloween party. It's always fun!

This tank had a real life tarantula in it. If you wanted candy you had to stick your hand in and get it. And Hayden did it! She's so brave.

She was in a costume contest. She may not have won, but she sure was cute :)

Our ward had a party too! It's Red Riding Hood, Evil Carl and Cinderella. Hayden's face is pretty funny in this.

Our pumpkins! We grew these ourselves. So fun! Next year I'll have to remember to plant them a little earlier so they can be orange when we carve them. Although the green/orange mixture was pretty cool.

Scarrrryyyyyy!!

Carl got to take Hayden Trick or treating this year while I stayed home to pass out candy. They had a great time and Hayden scored lots of loot.

She sure is enjoying that pixie stick.
Hope everyone had a great Halloween!!

5k Fun Run for Jacob

We had a wonderful opportunity to participate in a 5k fun run for a sweet little boy named Jacob and his family. Just recently 6 year old Jacob was diagnosed with leukemia. Obviously you never want to hear of something like this. The local high school track coach, who happens to be neighbors with us and this sweet family, set up a 5k fun run in Jacob's name, with all the proceeds going to this amazing family to help with medical needs. There was a great turn out and I feel so privileged to have been a part of this race. Even though I came in last. Hey, I'm pregnant!

Before the race started. It was 30 degrees. Freezing!

Carl ran the whole thing, so he ended up waiting a little while for us, but when we got close, Hayden jumped out of the stroller and ran with him to the finish line. I should say that in the beginning of the race Hayden ran a ton too! she was excited, but quickly got tired and cold! So in the stroller she went, until the end. :)

GO GO GO!!

When we crossed the line, it was so cool to see Jacob and his amazing family waiting.

I know this is such a hard time for them, but I hope they know, (and I'm sure they do) that we are all rooting and praying for them.

We're Getting There

Oh boy, the dreaded *ahem* I mean highly anticipated belly pictures. I mean, everyone is anticipating these pictures right?! Right?!!!

Sadly, I don't know the timeline of these pictures but I can guess about what they are. So let's see....

Not sure....about 28 weeks

I think 28 weeks and 2 days

This is about 30 weeks +.....

I love love love being pregnant, even though there are some things that aren't so fun about it and you might not believe me. But I love it. It's just a cool feeling.
But I love the end result more. Only 8 weeks to go!

First Dentist Appointment

Hayden had her first dentist appointment and she passed with flying colors!

She was so excited to go and she sat perfectly still and did everything Dr. Jones asked.

I was so proud of her. Let's hope that every appointment can go as smoothly as the first! :)

Ohhhhhhhh Sweet Child of Mine

I just wanted to write a little about this sweet girl. Not a lot. Just a little.

I'm realizing my time is getting short with just Hayden/Mommy time and in a way I'm a little bummed. But in many more ways I'm so excited to have another little girl joining our family to share stories and make up with. Seriously, I share my make up with Hayden. True story.

Anyway, I LOVE my time I share with Hayden. I love her little munchkin voice and her ability to self entertain. I love that she loves being a "little mommy" to her dolls. It gives me hope she will be the best little helper when #2 comes along.

She makes me laugh, a lot, and we have a good time together.

Even though it won't be just the two of us anymore, I know there are going to be so many fun times ahead.
It's not good to write about these things when you are pregnant. I get a bit emotional.
I love you, sweet girl!