Dear Bailey

Dear Bailey,

Hi honey! How the heck are you? I bet you are all nice and cozy all snuggled up in that uterus of mine that I never knew could grow so big. This whole process has really been a miracle. The things you do everyday amaze me. As nice as it is in there, aren't you ready to come out and play now and hear all these funny noises with your own ears? Man, I sure am ready. I think your nails are very long because you are using me as a scratching post at the minute. Your legs must be long like Daddy's too because the other day you kicked so hard that my ribs were bruised for a few days. Makes it hard to sleep you know. I also think your favorite hours of the days are 11:30pm-6:00am. You love it when I stand up from my nice comfy bed to walk around with you. I guess you are just preparing me for the real thing. So daddy brought me a nice dinner 2 nights ago from Costa Vida. I was eating my last bite and a stupid black bean decided to go down the wrong pipe and I started choking. I almost lost the whole meal but I mananged to cough for the rest of the night and dislodge it. Later that night, I checked the mirror at work and BAM....there was the depressing news. I think that stupid black bean made me cough so hard I popped some stretch marks. I only had 6 days till due date and was doing so good. Damn bean!

Anyways, we have done lots of fun things lately. I took you to the Rodeo Thursday night. We had lots of fun with your Aunt Heidi, Uncle Morgan, Annalee, and Buck.

We also had a wedding that we went to earlier that day. Our friend Kelly Baca got married. It was beautiful.

Although it was getting pretty hot that day. The heat does bad things to mommy. It makes me grumpy and makes my whole body swell. I didn't know I had to look like a fat sausage for daddy to feel so bad for me. He helped me get undressed and change into comfy clothes, tie ice packs to my legs, and packed the couch full of pillows so I could watch a nice movie comfortably.

Anyways, Life is getting harder day by day. Your room is all ready for you to come now. Daddy and I finished it together but I won't take much credit b/c Dad did most of it. He is good at stuff like that.

I bet you hear all the stupid comments mommy gets from people dont ya? I'm just so sick of everyone asking if I'm still pregnant!! Well obviously if I still have my HUGE belly and rolly polly face. I get laughed at every day for silly things I can't do anymore. I can't even get out of the car on my own. Daddy and I went for a nice fast paced walk yesterday but it did no good. My doctor said that you will come when you want to so not to stress too much about it. Just give me a little clue?? Your bags are packed and I started packing mine last night. Every time I call Daddy he gets scared. He loved the Fathers Day card you wrote him yesterday by the way. It was very sweet. Bailey, we love you and can't wait to see and hold you. We have all taken bets on who you will look like, how much you weigh, what day you are arriving, and how long you will be. Come prove someone right. I love you! See you soon.

39 weeks!

Why?

Why is it, that when you are pregnant, people think they can say whatever the heck they want to you and you should be okay with it. If you overreact, it's just because your emotional right? fat pregnant women have feelings too. And TRUST ME....we know when things start to swell and yes, we know we are getting HUGE. I just thought I would share a few comments that I have gotten from friends/family/husband/strangers in these 8 months of pregnancy. And yes, I know there will be more as I am still growing. haha. Luckily, I make fun of myself as well and I just try to laugh it off. I know it will all go back to semi-normal soon.

• Honey, your face is so nice and round these days.
• Man, every time I look at you, you are causing me physical pain.
• You're pregnant? Good, I could tell, but wasn't going to say anything.
• Heather, I think you should sit down, your body is swelling.
• Can I push that bed for you? It looks painful.
• Here, don't you dare bend over.
• You haven't popped yet?
• Your due WHEN?
• Why are you so much bigger then Deb? Aren't you due after her?
• I love to push on pregnant womens belly buttons, its like a trampoline.
• Geez, when is that child coming out of you, you have been pregnant forever!!
• Gosh Heather, how much lunch did you pack for one day? You think you have enough? I'm hungry too!
• Hungry Hippo is a nickname I have recieved.
• Do you ever stop eating?
• Everytime I see you, you have something in your mouth.
• Your big belly is just so darn cute!
• Don't worry, you should

I'm sure there are many more. I get comments every day. I won't lie, I will not miss the same questions asked day after day. I just try to answer them like it was my first time being asked. I know people are just excited for me. I find myself asking the same questions to other pregnant women too though, so I think it's just a form of small talk. If you can think of any more fun comments that you got while you were pregnant, feel free to add them to the list! Only 28 more days!!!! Wahooooooo.

Baby stuff!

So Kyle and I were finally ready to set up the baby room. We wanted to a while ago but decided we better hold off so we don't have to wait forever for her to get here. So they other night we got to it. Kyle insisted on doing it the manly way, but I MADE him read the directions and is went much smoother. Everything was put together and no swear words were said. Man, good thing they throw in that packet of paper...Just in case :)

This is our almost finished crib. We still don't have a mattress but as soon as we do, it will be soooo cute!!!

Baby Showers

This is me trying to bend over blind folded and change a baby diaper in 30 seconds. The stupid dolls legs wouldn't open up which made it very difficult!!



I got so many cute little outfits! So fun.

This is us making scrap book pages for my new scrap book. Great idea for the handi scrapbooker.

The cutest things ever.

The spread of yummy Cheese cakes and baby pictures.

The Boppy Bouncer that I really wanted!!

Loved the pink stroller. I thought it was fun to push around with my little stuff animal bear.

Allie and Annalee came to support me and my belly!!

Here I am big and proud!! 34 weeks baby. Only 40 days to go. SO CRAZY!!!!

I had so much fun at my baby showers. I do have one more, and it's a work one and cannot wait. I love seeing all the cute stuff that they make for little baby girls. Who knew it would be so much fun getting presents for NOT you. haha. I can't wait to be a mother and am eagerly awaiting the birth of my little Bailey!!

Thanks everyone.

Domesticated!

So I've decided that I need to learn how to do motherly/wife type things since the only thing I'm good at is sports!! Luckily I have Allie and Annalee who feel the same and we have been good at helping each other out. Annalee is very good at sewing and poor thing had to teach the sewing for dummies to me. I went and bought myself a sewing machine and we got together and I now know how to thread a bobbin, sew a button, fix a stuck needle, and I even have made 2 scrubtops for work!!!
Next thing we did together was made homemade freezer jam. Who knew it could be so fun and easy. We made a day out of it and it was awesome. We started with Strawberry jam and we might try to do Apricot jam next. For my moms b-day I baked a fresh loaf of bread and gave her a jar of jam. How simple!
Last thing I did on my own. I'm getting super excited for the arrival of our new baby girl, so I went out and bought letters for her room. I got creative and went and sat outside so I could get a tan while painting. I painted the letters the green color of the wall and did pink and brown polk-a-dots! They are super cute. I will post a picture later.
I have a few more projects in the working but all-in-all, I'm having fun learning new things I never knew how to do and I'm quite proud of myself. haha Who know a tom boy could do arts and crafts :)
Thanks Annalee and Allie for helping the needy!!!!

Italy

My father moved to Italy April 1st because it has always been a dream of his. He decided he wanted some company and so he called Kyle and I and invited us to come visit. So we did! Airfare was not bad so we hurry and bought tickets a few days later. I called to make sure traveling to Europe while 7 months pregnant was ok and I got the go ahead from everyone. We flew out April 8th and got there the 9th. Yes, LOTS of flying. I had to get up every 2 hours and walk the isles. We arrived in Rome, Italy around 7:50 am which was about 4 am our time. We were about 8 hours difference. Since we were already in Rome we went to the City and did the Vatican, Bascilica, and Sisteen Chapel that day. It was beautiful sites even though we were so tired. That night we drove up to Tuscany and spent the night up there in a tiny hotel room but were able to get out and walk the small streets of Sienna and go to dinner. Tuscany area was so gorgeous! Next day we drove to San Giagiaannii..(no idea) which was a mid-evil city and that was awesome. They had a bunch of torture chambers and crazy stuff they used to use back in the day. We then headed to Florence bc we weren't that far away but once we got there we were so tired that we opted to not go down into the city, so we just took pictures from the top of the hill.

(Walking through the halls at the Basilica towards the Sisteen Chapel. The artwork was amazing!!)

(The scenery from a look out point in Tuscany)

(This was the whole drive through Tuscany. Just awesome orchards and vineyards everywhere)

(This was the plaza in Sienna)

(from the top of the hill in Florence)

So we left Florence for our long drive back down to Terricina, which is where my dad lives. It is located between Rome and Naples. We got back later and got settled in. The next day was a relax day. We woke up and went to the market for groceries and came back and made ourselves breakfast. Then we walked the town, which is NOT a tourist town. So besides being the only Americans in the whole area, I was pregnant too, which they frowned down upon. I have never been so stared at in my whole entire life. Apparently, Italians aren't having kids anymore and to see a young girl with child, it was so bizzare to them. So to say the least, I was very uncomfortable.

Next day we took the drive down to Naples and on the way we hit up the famous Almalfi Drive which is a very very windy and small narrow road on the side of the mountain. You have to pull your side mirrors in to avoid hitting the oncoming cars. VERY TIGHT SQUEEZE. The only thing we ended up hitting was a fence on the side of the road. lol. Then we drove down to Naples where is was raining and we got lost. We were all so frusterated so we didn't stay long.

(Almalfi Drive from side of the road. The road winds all up and down this steep mountain)

Day 5 we stayed around Dads place again and went around to all his historical sites. It was another good and relaxing day. We knew day 6 would be very busy.

Day 6 we made the drive back to Rome for our big full day. Kyle was the greatest tour guide ever. He planned our whole day and made maps and everything. We got there early and hit up the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forums, Pantheon, Popes Piazza, and everything else our travel book told us to visit. Don't worry, we walked this whole time. One end of Rome to the other. I'm proud to say that I did NOT complain one time about walking. I would just simply ask to take a break when I was having contractions. lol. I would like to say that I was a true trooper.

Roman Forums

St. Pauls Basilica

Spanish Steps
(inside the Colosseum)

(um....somewhere pretty! lol)


(Roman Forum)

(Outside the Colosseum)

I found an antique bench and it was calling my name. I HAD to sit! haha

I was able to post all my pictures on Facebook. These were just a few highlights. All in all we had fun. The food wasn't as good as we thought, gas was expensive, jet-lag is so real, and good walking shoes are a must. I'm grateful we were able to go before our baby is born. This was a once in a lifetime chance and I'm glad we jumped on it. Thanks dad for your Hospitality. We had a great time.