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Well, I made my decision. It was much easier once I took a nap and got my hormones to simmer down a bit *giggle*.
I decided that Kylie will come when she is good and ready. After talking to people who have had natural birth, C-Sections, and inducing...I realised that not only am I being impatient and hormonal, but I'm not looking at the big picture. Our bodies are designed to have children...and although some cant have them 100% naturally and have to be cut into and/or induced, those of us who can, should. Its a beautiful thing carrying a baby inside you for 40 weeks...and the full experience should be to let nature continue doing what its supposed to do and have a baby as natural as possible. With that being said, I'm still not against drugs (epidural) *laughing*...but I'm not going to force my daughter out if she isn't quite ready. She will come when she is fully baked and ready to come out. My impatience and discomfort got the best of me.
We have 2 days till her due date, who knows if she will be here then...but its so exciting to think that we have made this beautiful creation and she is almost here.
I'm so sorry everyone, I'm sure your all as tired of hearing me say this as I am of saying it *giggle* but I have to put it out there. Venting is what keeps my sanity. I guess its not really venting, because I don't actually mind her staying in there for a while longer, especially since her estimate due date is for 5 more days...but I'm still definitely ready now. Its officially May, and I was hoping she would make it to at least May 1st and be here by May 7th.
Now, I probably shouldn't be complaining, but why is it that some women can go into labor just by playing the Wii, going for walks, eating spicy food, and here I am cleaning the house, washing my car (by hand), doing laundry, eat spicy foods, do "other things", and still nothin'? Lol...I'm trying to stay active thinking it will speed up the process, but...nothing...hmm, I guess she is going to be a stubborn little one and come on her own terms. I'm okay with that for now, but after she starts getting older, she is going to have to take some of her possible stubbornness and tone it down a bit for mommy and daddy. Hehehe, I crack myself up. Its funny, cause I'm still feeling pretty good (all discomfort aside) I'm happy and upbeat still...I am just simply impatiently waiting for her to come out and meet us. I want to see her beautiful face, hold her precious little hands...I'M SO IMPATIENT!
One thing I have to say, my daughter is a good girl. She was facing the wrong way and causing me quite a bit of pain and discomfort, but she flipped around so I'm not carrying her so much in my back anymore.
Now, its just a matter of how long she plans on staying in. Matthew was 2 weeks late...what a little booger...so if she is patient and going to do things on her terms like daddy then she may not be here for a while longer. *giggle* Please be like Mommy and bust out on time or a little early! Unlike my husband, I'm so impatient and almost OCD about things...
My apologies if my blogs are beginning to sound like a broken record...I'm so anxious that I don't even know what else to post besides "GET OUT!" Hahaha.
PS...notice the wicked scar stretched out...that's from my navel piercing (that I only had for a few months and it was several years ago so its well closed up)...so, if you have had your belly button pierced, its going to look crazy.
Then to Now... 
...12 weeks to 38 weeks
I have been feeling incredibly tired the past week...my ankles and legs are more swollen than they have ever been, the poor blood circulation in my body keep making my arms and legs go numb, I don't sleep well at night...all signs of pregnancy coming to an end, I know, but its beginning to hit me hard at work. I almost think I should go out on leave now...but I'm going to tough it out for another week. I can do it! Last night, I fell asleep on the couch at 6:30, my husband took me to bed at 7 and I was out like a light again. Got up at 4:30 this morning still feeling like I could sleep for another 3 days. The night before last I didn't sleep at all because I felt like I was going into labor or something. My back was killing me, and it was almost like menstrual cramps...on top of my discomfort was the wonderful wind this town likes to receive. It was so loud it wasn't helping. We are in the home stretch and I think that I'm more ready than Kylie is. I know she will come when she is good and ready, and I really want her to be born around her due date...but comfort sounds pretty much amazing right now. LoL. Guess we will just have to wait and see what day she picks.
From Husband & Wife...
I can not believe in just 19 days, Kylie Paige Griswold will be due to make her arrival. I don't know what day she will officially choose to arrive (Im hoping for May 7th *giggle*), but its amazing to think that we made her...my wonderful husband and I created this baby who will learn to love, laugh, cry, walk, talk...oh my goodness, its truly an amazing experience that has no end. For the rest of our lives, this beautiful little girl is our creation and responsibility...our life worth living. I'm not a religious being, but she is a blessing for sure. "Xoxo, cant wait to see you love bug! We love you more than three inches!"
Tonight, daddy was playing country music ringtones from his phone *giggle*. He was putting the phone against my belly and Kylie was rockin' out. She like country music *wink*.
I love my daughter more that life itself...and being pregnant hasn't been near as bad as most women make it out to be, infact I have loved it. However, there are those nights when I don't sleep well at all. I'm so uncomfortable that it wakes me in a dead sleep. I find myself laying on my back, and I worry a little...sometimes I find I'm almost on my tummy, and I lay there hoping I'm not squishing Kylie. My ankles are so swollen. I bought these adorable shoes for work, and they made my feet swell up...I wanna be skinny again with cute legs and ankles. I want to be able to dress up cute in a summer dress with my cute new wedges. And of course, all these cute outfits I have for Kylie, I'm anxious to get her all dolled up too. I know that she will come when she is ready, and honestly I don't want her to come in April, I'm looking forward to her coming in the beginning of May, but I'm starting to get impatient for the first time since the morning sickness stopped. My husband and I are so excited, and at the same time nervous the closer we get to her due date. We know that we are having a baby, and we are aware that its a lifetime responsibility, but I don't think its real yet. You know what I mean? I think until I see her precious face, fingers, toes...I have a fake image in my head. Its real, but not really. I'm not sure if that makes since *giggle* but that's the best way I can describe it. I wonder how other women felt at this point of the pregnancy?
Its official! We are down to the one month countdown...28 days and counting. But, I think she is going to be here a little early. I don't have any signs of labor or pre-labor, and she hasn't dropped yet...but I just think that she is going to want out before her due date. Who knows though, she will make her appearance when she is good and ready.
Anyway, I'm feeling pretty well, definitely ready to have her. I miss comfort. I know a lot comes with having a baby and that sleepless nights are possibly in our very near future, but I will be on maternity leave, so when she naps, I can try to nap too...on my tummy! :o)
So...For the first time, I fell on my ass yesterday. Yeah, how embarrassing *giggle*. I was in K-Mart trying on these really cute shoes and I lost my balance. I'm okay, it was like I fell in slow motion, but I was so embarrassed. Fortunately no one was around to see, and Kylie and I didn't get hurt.
Daddy loves his little girl. Last night, I was laying on the couch, just watching him build Kylie's swing (side note: Thank you sooo much Jen, we will most definitely need it). I don't know what it is, but watching your husband hard at work, putting together baby stuff...precious. It warms my heart.
When Kylie gets a little crazy in my tummy, it hurts sometimes and makes me so uncomfortable, but as soon as daddy places his hand on her and talks to her, she relaxes and everything feels all better. She is so comforted by daddy's touch and voice. I love it!
Its still crazy thinking about how quickly May is coming up...I cant wait! I'm still kind of in that surreal state of mind...I don't think its officially hit that we are going to be parents. I mean I know we are, but until we see her beautiful face, I'm not so sure I really get it.
Oh my...5 week countdown! This pregnancy has gone by so quickly...and after the morning sickness passed, it has been the best experience of a lifetime. My husband is home, and we are savoring each and every kick, punch, and wiggle our little girl makes.
So, I have to tell you about this dream I just had last night...I don't know why, but our daughter was born and looked like a 1 year old boy with bleach white hair, but you could see the dark roots...dirty looking skin and just absolutely hideous! Lol, then all the sudden, it was a weinerdog! WHAT THE HECK!? I think its funny now, but in my dream, I was trying not to show just how disappointed I was that our baby girl looked so weird. My friends and I all thought later on about the baby doll we used at my baby shower for a game...its my baby sisters and its ugly...maybe that's what was in my head? Either way, very odd dream. I know weird dreams are common, but some of them are very out there...what an imagination I have.
Daddy is home now, and Kylie and I couldn't be more excited. He gets to feel all her crazy movements. She punches and kicks him when we lay in bed. Its funny. Makes me smile so big. I love how they can bond together even though she is living in my belly. We went shopping and got all the things we didn't get at the baby shower, so we are all set...now its just a waiting game...I'm Mrs. Impatient, so this is a challenge *giggle* but like I said, it has passed by quick, so I'm just enjoying it while it lasts. Next is diapers and bottles *wink*.
How far along?: 35 weeks (35 days to go)
How big is baby?: 4 lbs 14 oz
Weight gain?: 25 lbs
Maternity Clothes?: Maternity Shirts and the Beband with my reg. jeans.
Stretch Marks?: Thankfully no!
Sleep?: Enough, but uncomfortably
Best moment this week?: We are officially ready for Kylie to arrive...room is finished, and we added a finishing touch...reusable wall decals...its a cherry blossom tree and I heart it!
Movement?: She has been using mommy as a punching bag...its cute now, but we are going to have to teach her manners, its not nice to hit people *giggle*
Food cravings?: Still nothing.
Gender?: It's A Girl!
Belly button in or out?: Depends on how she is laying in there...sometimes it pushes out, sometimes it sucks back in.
What I miss?: COMFORT! SWEET COMFORT!
What I'm looking forward to?: Meeting our wonderful daughter
Milestones: Making it this far healthy and safely! We are proud parents.
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When the milk freezes in the bag you can press it flat which makes it great for storage because you can stack the bags side by side. Most bags allow you to write directly on the bag with a marker. This way you can put the date that the milk was pumped on the bag. Frozen breast milk is generally good for up to six months whereas breast milk that you leave in the refrigerator should be used within 24 to 48 hours.
When it comes time to use the frozen breast milk simply place the bag in a cup or bowl of hot water. It will warm the milk. Then pour it in the bottle and feed the baby. Remember when you are heating up your breast milk to never microwave it! Microwaving breast milk or any other food or liquid for an infant can leave hot pockets that the baby could severely burn its mouth on.
source: http://www.breastisbest.com/infofreezingbreastmilk.html
Baby Shower was Awesome! We expected 17 people, but only 7 ended up being there. It happens, and I'm not upset over it. We had a blast. I have pretty much the BESTEST friends and family EVER. Kylie girl has a lot of love around her...we are very fortunate ladies *wink*
I owe a HUGE thank you to my momma (grandma) and Cathy! They threw the greatest party. I also want to thank Jan...she makes cookies, cupcakes, cakes, etc. and she sent, from CO to CA, these amazing cookies for favors at the shower. She made them as a surprise for me and Kylie. You have to see the pictures,
I will be posting pictures tomorrow, gotta go to my moms to steal 'em from her camera hehehehe.
Anyway, my mom and Cathy came over with all the stuff (food and gifts) and my mom bought a huge balloon with Pink and Green polka dots...its a buggy that says "Baby Girl" and she got flowers. So cute! I love them! The cake was so cute too. The lady at the store smudged the side a bit (I guess I just have bad luck with cakes, if you recall our wedding cake incident *giggle* ) but it is still beautiful...there were little booties on it that are keepsakes, you can write the name, DOB, weight, and length on them after the baby is born. Way Fun!
The girls all played the games that I listed on the previous blog post...it was so much fun. I love watching people play the games and win the door prizes! I have such cute friends! Kylie got more clothes (lol, of course, cause no one can pass up buying cute baby girl clothes) and some more diapers and a few other necessary accessories that will come in very handy. Again, thank you all for everything. I love you all! Xoxo.
Oh so excited, baby shower 
number two, here in town. My little girl is gonna be all set! She already has more clothes then mommy does. We are going to play the Diaper Raffle game, Diaper the Baby, find the safety pins in the raw rice, Baby Food Guessing game, the 
"Don't Say Baby" game, and Guess Mommy's Belly Size. Its going to be a blast. Cant even contain myself. I cant wait to see all my friends here. 
Thank you everyone for helping us to prepare for Kylie girls arrival. She has so much love surrounding her already.Kylie girl would like to wish her daddy a
Happy Birthday today!
"Bubble Bubble Blurp...Bubble Blurp...!"
That means...
"♪♫♪Happy Birthday to You♪♫♪
♪♫♪Happy Birthday to You♪♫♪
♪♫♪Happy Birthday Dear Daaa-Deeee♪♫♪
♪♫♪Happy Birthday to You! ♪♫♪"
*What do ya think of the new page?*
*I dedicate it to my little love bug on the way,*
*Kylie Paige!*
I feel like I should go through all my previous posts and change the font colors. Lol...they don't match anymore, but is it really necessary to do all that? Nah...*giggle*
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...To Mommy & Daddy...
