On the 18th we flew to Los Molinos, California for Tyler's brother, Zack's wedding and to spend some time with his dad. The wedding was so pretty and it went really well. We got to finally meet Jymee, Zack's wife and their 3 month old daughter, Jaydin. Jaydin is so cute and fat-I love it! It makes me a little sad that they live so far away especially since Ella and Jaydin will be so close in age. We discussed that we should alternate years visiting each other so hopefully we will stick to that.
We were able to spend some time with Tyler's dad (Les) and his girlfriend, Julie. She came to Texas with him for our wedding but we didn't get to spend much time with her. We really enjoyed her company this week. She is so sweet and extremely hospitable! She made our stay so wonderful and was always sure to encourage me to take a nap or rest, which sometimes I stubbornly resist.
We went fishing 3 days. We fished for trout and shad. I caught several trout, a sucker fish, and a striper. Tyler caught several trout and a steelhead. It was fun to fish for a 'foreign' fish. Each fish is so unique and it was interesting to fish for new kinds. I loved trout fishing!
I ate a lot of cheetos the first few days I was there. This has been one of my most consistent cravings throughout my pregnancy. I mostly deny myself but I was on vacation, so whatever! However, my ankles swelled up so badly that they were literally hanging over my ankle socks! This is the first time I have had noticeable swelling. They went down within 2 days though. Then I started eating more fruit for snacks like I'm used to doing:)
I did have a scary experience yesterday. I was in the grocery store when I just started feeling "off." I stopped my cart and began to breathe deeply. Then I all of a sudden broke out into a sweat. I started seeing lots of spots. I got scared so I ditched my cart and booked it through the store and out to my car. The whole time I could barely see. It was as if a grey veil covered my eyes. I got to my car and sat down, thinking I needed to call Tyler and have him take me to the hospital...I was THAT scared! Then as suddenly as it came, I was fine. My vision was clear and I returned to the store and finished shopping. I've been fine ever since. Not sure what that was about but it was scary nonetheless!
Other than that, everything has been good. Ella is moving around all the time and is really starting to pack a punch!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
24 weeks
Update from last post: my sore throat ended up being nothing. I think it was just allergies, not strep throat, thank goodness! I went to San Saba for the weekend and had a really great time hanging out with my family. I'm so glad I went. I ate entirely too much food but I always do when we have family get-togethers! Ella was kicking me so hard that my family could see my belly moving underneath my dress!
Pretty much my entire pregnancy I've been getting nosebleeds everyday. I've read in my pregnancy books and heard from my doctor that this is completely normal. However, I developed a very large bump on the inside of my nose. The last few days I have noticed that almost my entire nasal passage is being blocked by it. I used a penlight to look in there last night and it scared me. I called the doctor this morning to tell him about it and he said it happens to lots of pregnant women. The combination of expanding blood vessels, higher blood and mucus production, and my allergy problems is what is causing this. He gave me a few home remedies to try. When I go back to see him on the 30th, we will touch base about it again. But he doesn't seemed worried at all and told me not to worry. It definitely made me feel better to talk to him about it.
Everything else is going well. I'm feeling bigger and bigger everyday, and Ella is getting stronger all the time! LOVE MY BABY GIRL!
Pretty much my entire pregnancy I've been getting nosebleeds everyday. I've read in my pregnancy books and heard from my doctor that this is completely normal. However, I developed a very large bump on the inside of my nose. The last few days I have noticed that almost my entire nasal passage is being blocked by it. I used a penlight to look in there last night and it scared me. I called the doctor this morning to tell him about it and he said it happens to lots of pregnant women. The combination of expanding blood vessels, higher blood and mucus production, and my allergy problems is what is causing this. He gave me a few home remedies to try. When I go back to see him on the 30th, we will touch base about it again. But he doesn't seemed worried at all and told me not to worry. It definitely made me feel better to talk to him about it.
Everything else is going well. I'm feeling bigger and bigger everyday, and Ella is getting stronger all the time! LOVE MY BABY GIRL!
Friday, June 11, 2010
23 weeks
I'm really starting to feel large now! I feel sorry for this shirt...I hope it goes back to normal after today! I've still been doing good, pregnancy-wise. I developed a sore throat yesterday and I'm scared that it might be strep throat. 2 of the kids in my class got it this week as well as my teacher's aide. I'm not running a fever and I don't really feel all that bad. Just very tired and of course, my throat hurts. I'm supposed to go to San Saba this weekend for a family reunion but I'm still undecided. I will make up my mind when I wake up in the morning.
This week I bought Ella a couple of outfits and registered at Target and Walmart. It was a lot of fun registering. I just wish that I could take all of that stuff home with me NOW! I would love to start putting her room together:)
Monday, June 7, 2010
We have a name for babygirl!
We decided last night that her name will be Ella Beth Owen. I am in love with it and her already!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
22 weeks
There has been a slight lag in my posts. We've been so so busy. Last Friday, my little sister graduated high school! Can't believe that this time has come for her! I remember every little detail of the day she was born (from a 6 year old's perspective anyway!) It just doesn't seem like that long ago. I'm so excited for her to embark on this new phase of life. It will be scary and fun and horrible and awesome all at the same time! I know she will do great. Congratulations, Nikki!
The next day I had to turn around and drive back to our house which is 3 hours from my hometown because we moved to a new house. We are still just renting but the house is so much cuter, bigger, and homier than our duplex. It was a horrible weekend because we only had one person help us out for a few hours then it was just Tyler and I for the next 2 and a half days...moving, cleaning, moving, moving, moving! It was incredibly tiring and difficult! This whole week has consisted of me running tons of errands, unpacking, organizing, hanging pictures, etc. It's been a lot of work but the house is finally coming together. Our backyard is about 5 times the size of our old one and it even has horseshoe pits built in. So we went to Walmart and bought a horseshoe set. We played a few rounds Friday evening and I am so sore! It was a lot of fun though. The yard also has a lot of shade and lots of space for our dogs to enjoy.
Thursday night I fell down. I was cleaning a mess off the kitchen floor and when I stood up, my foot slipped on the wet spot and down I went! I scraped my arm on a cabinet and I landed on my knees. It scared me to death! I sobbed and sobbed for the longest time until I felt my baby girl move. My knees are purple and I have this horrible scrape/bruise on my forearm but babygirl seems perfectly fine. I swear she doesn't EVER sleep! She moves all the time! She even made my laptop move last night. She's getting stronger and stronger.
I'm feeling great with TONS of energy! I'm getting to the point where I'm a little nervous about her getting here because of money and the fact that I have NOTHING for her! I only have about 5 outfits and nothing else. I know I will end up getting what she needs but it just makes me realize how soon she will be here!
The next day I had to turn around and drive back to our house which is 3 hours from my hometown because we moved to a new house. We are still just renting but the house is so much cuter, bigger, and homier than our duplex. It was a horrible weekend because we only had one person help us out for a few hours then it was just Tyler and I for the next 2 and a half days...moving, cleaning, moving, moving, moving! It was incredibly tiring and difficult! This whole week has consisted of me running tons of errands, unpacking, organizing, hanging pictures, etc. It's been a lot of work but the house is finally coming together. Our backyard is about 5 times the size of our old one and it even has horseshoe pits built in. So we went to Walmart and bought a horseshoe set. We played a few rounds Friday evening and I am so sore! It was a lot of fun though. The yard also has a lot of shade and lots of space for our dogs to enjoy.
Thursday night I fell down. I was cleaning a mess off the kitchen floor and when I stood up, my foot slipped on the wet spot and down I went! I scraped my arm on a cabinet and I landed on my knees. It scared me to death! I sobbed and sobbed for the longest time until I felt my baby girl move. My knees are purple and I have this horrible scrape/bruise on my forearm but babygirl seems perfectly fine. I swear she doesn't EVER sleep! She moves all the time! She even made my laptop move last night. She's getting stronger and stronger.
I'm feeling great with TONS of energy! I'm getting to the point where I'm a little nervous about her getting here because of money and the fact that I have NOTHING for her! I only have about 5 outfits and nothing else. I know I will end up getting what she needs but it just makes me realize how soon she will be here!
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