We had our final baby shower yesterday, and got two essential items.

#1- Car seat & Stroller - from my Grandma & Aunt Sarah. This is something we need of course before they will let us leave the hospital. We put the stroller together last night and I love the fabric, hopefully it will be good for Maren.

#2- A Bumbo Seat- we have heard this is a must have item, my Aunt Teresa & Uncle Doug bought this for Maren, hopefully she likes this too.

My Mom also made the cutest quilt for Maren that I will have to take a picture of and post. I believe we have all that we need for now, of course we still need to buy some formula and more diapers but other than that we are pretty ready.

We have moved, well for the most part. We still have a few items in the house that we are slowly getting out. Thankfully Jared had a few helpers that came over on Friday and Saturday and then my Mom and step-dad came out on Sunday. All of our stuff is now is Jared's parents garage. I really wasn't much help, I could pack boxes but I didn't move a thing! Hopefully we can find something within the next few weeks- a rental- so we can get settled before Maren arrives! Cross your fingers and say your prayers for us.
On other note- 5 weeks remain until our bundle of joy arrives--IF we make it that long, who knows with her being our first.

34 week appointment

My 34 week appointment was today. My Doctor measured me, and listened to Maren's heartbeat. He also said he could feel her head is down, her back on my left side, her bum on top and her feet on the left side..how they know this is beyond me. I guess they have delivered enough babies to be able to tell. My blood pressure was also good. He told me the signs to watch for if I am going into labor, and to pay attention to the kicks I feel. I go back in 2 weeks and he will check to see if I have dilated and check for the strep test.

On another note, we are moving. We have to be out of the house by April 5th. We are trying to find somewhere to rent in our price range, which could be a townhouse or a house. Plus we have our dog, so it limits our options. For now we are going to move stuff into my in-laws garage and maybe live there for a few weeks. Hopefully we can find something before Maren is born. Crazy timing I know!

2 shower day

This past weekend I had 2 baby showers in the same day. IT started off in the morning with my ward having a baby shower. It was fun to sit and talk and get some cute things. Maren got clothes, wipes, baby monitors, and other essentials. It was so nice of the girls that came, I will miss this ward when we move.

The second shower of the day was with my Dad's side of the family. My Aunt Lois and Aunt Sharon had it for me. It was fun to see all my cousins, I wish my sister could have been there! BUT she is hopefully coming up the end of the month for another shower. At that shower Maren got a stroller, a quilt that my Aunt Lois made and the family tied, a play mat and more clothes. We have about 200 diapers that are size 1..is that enough? I have no idea! I am sure more will be coming, I have 2 showers to go! Everyone is just so excited for this new life to come! I just need to remember to take some pictures next time!

33 weeks

It is kind of interesting how much your body changes while your pregnant. It may not seem as if I am that that big- yet- but I feel it, really I do. Sleep is getting harder to come by.

This week was a hard one, the teacher I work with was sick..all week long! Which usually would be okay, I could handle it just fine but I run out of energy. Every day I came home exhausted. So I decided I would take Monday off and do nothing- except go and pick up my check at work!

I had a baby shower with Jared's side of the family yesterday. It was fun. I got alot of new things- including some diapers and the crib set for Maren's crib. Plus- more cute clothes. Nana & Poppa (Jared's parents) gave us the pack and play, and my Mom made a car seat cover for the car seat, it is so cute! She did a great job. I will take a picture of that when I have the car seat to put it on. Overall I think it was great. We still need a whole lot more--good thing I have more showers coming up!

32 week appointment today and it went well. My Doctor measured me and said I am doing good. He also listened to Maren's heartbeat which is also doing good. My blood pressure was fine and he said I have gained a total of 7 pounds- my entire pregnancy! I really don't believe it because it feels like more- but only 7 pounds! Crazy!
Anyway- I go back again in 2 weeks and then the time after that they start checking my cervix..it is really coming up fast!