Monthly Update, since that's all I seem to post on my blog anyway!!!

In three days I'll be officially 32 weeks pregnant. For me that means no more months trips to the midwife! I'll be going every other week--I thought I'd never get to this point, but here I am, ready or not, going to have a baby in 8 weeks or less!

Brad and I started Hypnobirthing classes last Wednesday in Murray. There were a lot of couples there, and most of them were tall, skinny, blonde mormon chicks. It made me mad to see that they were due the same time as me but didn't have a fat face, swollen feet, varicose veins in their legs, and their hair was perfectly done. Oh, and don't forget the makeup! I didn't get the memo that I had to be dressed to impress at these functions! Wearing my jean shorts and black t-shirt made me feel a little out of place!

Our hypnobirthing instructor, Debbie was this petite little women who looked like she could wrestle you to the ground with ease. Don't mess with Debbie!!! She gave us the introduction about how hypnobirthing came to be and why it was so important. All of this took 3 hours, and I was dying in those chairs. So I sat on a yoga ball for some of her lecture, walked around the room, or just stood there and swayed back and forth. I love to move and stand. Sitting for 3 hours is torture to me. Thankfully I wasn't like that lady in front of us who was on bed rest and had to lay on an uncomfortable bench with some pillows she brought from home.

Hypnobirthing uses intense relaxation techniques, dialogs, and affirmations to help you feel calm, and that birthing your baby is a natural process. My "birthing partner" (Brad) and I have to read the book and listen to the rainbow relaxation CD. So far I haven't made it past violet on the rainbow relaxation (the first color on the cd) without falling asleep. I guess the relaxation part is working! I'm sad I can't stay awake, because it was one of my assignments to pick a color that resinated with me so brad could read me that particular color dialouge when I give birth.

So fair my symptoms have shifted a little. I'm no longer super sensitive to smells, and I love that I can cook again. However, I'm still having shortness of breath and a racing heart. My lower back is killing me, and no matter what I do I can't seem to cool down. My varicose veins are getting bigger, and it seems that I now have stretch marks covering my entire body. But, despite all of my discomforts, I'm thankful that my weight gain had tapered off.

Brad and I bought a 2008 Mazda 3. It's a sporty gray color, and brad really likes it. Personally, I'm just glad to have something safer and more reliable for our expanding family!

Ok, that's about it! Brad takes the GRE this coming week, and I'll be done summer term in 3 weeks!!! Let's pray that Ruby holds out until then!

Happy Father's Day/ Happy Little Miracles Day

Friday night into Saturday I lost my phone. Normally that wouldn't be a big big deal to people, but to me it was- and no, not because I'm addicted to it, or because I text too much. It was a big deal because what if people wanted to get up with me, and they couldn't? I don't have a home phone, so it is the main source of communication between me and my family members. Where could it be? I looked through my 50 billion bags (yes, I'm a bag lady), nope! not there. I looked through everything, then said a prayer to Heavenly Father to please help me find my phone, because there was no way I could afford another one.

I sat for a little while doing some work, and then I had a sudden stroke of genius. "Look in the box that the car seat came in." Not doubting, just desperate to locate my phone, I found it!! It was lying in the bottom of the big box that Ruby's car seat came in. Weird. Then I knew exactly how it got in there.

The night before I put my purse on top of the box to look for our ikea card before we went out to buy the last few things we needed for Ruby's nursery. It had to have dropped in then. I asked Brad the next day if we should throw the box away because it was taking up a lot of room. He said wait until she was born. Good idea Bradley, and good thing I listened to him!

Heavenly Father answers even the smallest prayers. Heavenly Father knows all, even when you think you know more, don't question him. I'm thankful that I found my phone. I love those little testimony builders!
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Happy Father's Day!

Brad will kinda sorta be a father on Father's day today. I'm happy about this! For Father's day I'm making stake, baked potatoes, and asparagus. Another couple who we are having over is bringing salad and fruit pizza. It will be delicious.

I'm also letting Brad sleep in. Instead of waking him up, I'm going to let him sleep as late as he wants and then hit up the 11:40 ward instead of our 9am ward.

Happy Father's Day Bradley! I love you and know you'll be a great dad!!!

It's A GIRL!

So, I know that the people who actually read my blog already know this, but since it's not on here, I thought I'd just say that We're having a BABY girl!

Everyone would always ask if we wanted a boy or a girl. That question always startled me because you can't choose what you want, unless you're adopting. Personally, I nor brad didn't care what we were having, as long as it was a healthy and happy baby.



However, now that we're having a girl I'm excited! Here are a few reasons we can't wait!

• frills, purple, and pinks, accessories, and hair bows!!!!!
• dancing, singing, and laughing with her
• playing dress up and dolls
• seeing how she melts brad's heart into a puddle!
• watching brad ALWAYS give her what she wants, within reason of course
• SHOES! Do I have to say more?
• Better and more clothing options!

Week 20! Half Way There!!!

Brad and I have decided to do hypno-birthing classes, and a prenatal class that includes a little breastfeeding education. We're excited!

Possible Name Choices:

• Ruby Kate
• Kate
• Jane
• Monica
• Lilly
• Violet
• Jade

YAY for a little girl!

Booger Picking, Prune Eating, Poopy Pants

Pregnancy come with many fun adventures, experiences and life-long memories. For most, it is a joy to feel the first kick, hear the heartbeat for the very first time, and to watch as their belly grows.

Here are some of the "joys" I've experienced recently:

• I have had a nasty stuffy and bloody nose since 12 weeks. Tissues don't do the trick, so I seriously have to pick my nose to relieve the pain and blockage. Most of the time I moisten q-tips with nasal spay and 'pick' my nose that way. I feel like a child that doesn't stop picking their nose, but I honestly can't help it. I have to breathe, right?
• Second joy I've experienced will have to be told in a story. Yesterday I went to the BYU creamery to have a cheeseburger and ice cream with my friend who is graduating. I was so excited to see her, and I felt great. We ate, talked, and then I walked home after she asked if she could give me a ride home. Note to self: When your pregnant, NEVER turn down rides home! I said no thanks, I need to get some exercise, then I began to walk. When I turned on Brier, I felt like I needed to go to the bathroom. It just hit me all the sudden! Wow, am I going to be able to make it home? Just make it to Cherry Lane, Just make it to
  Cherry Lane I kept telling myself (that's the street I live one). Well, I made it to cherry lane, but I didn't make it home. I stopped. OH NO! I totally pooped all in my brand new Khaki maternity Capri's. Thank God I was wearing a jean jacket!! As I started tying it around my waste a neighbor wanted to stop and chat. Oh no, I don't want to be rude, but I don't want to stand here as my number 2 goes down my leg. So, I told her I need to be home for a call, and walked as quickly as I could. I'll spare you the clean-up details, but lets just say it was a horrific experience I NEVER want to happen again. After I showered, I just laid in bed. Then I got to thinking, What could have caused my intense accident? Was it something I ate? I realized then that I had made a big mistake. I'd been craving prunes. I knew they were dangerous to the bowls, but I ate a whole bag in one sitting because they tasted so good. Second note to self: no matter HOW GOOD something is, be careful how much you eat. Needless to say, the prunes were so not worth it. Thankfully I have a great husband who took my soiled clothes to the laundry mat right away.
• Perhaps I'll feel the first kick soon- a real joy of motherhood!
  

On The Move!

Brad and I are moving for the 4th time in 2.5 years of marriage. This time, we've hit the jackpot! We are moving to 200south, 136west.

Here are some of the Stats:
-1,050 square feel (our biggest place so far)
-built in 2008 (way nice and new!)
- washer and dryer (YAY!)
- two bedrooms!!
-1.5 baths
-dishwasher, full-sized fridge, stove and microwave
-granite counters

We're going to live in the cream portion on the first floor, apt.111


The Courtyard Area



Our beautiful kitchen!!!


YAY! Move in day is on the 26th. Packing til then.

Semester from H-E-double hockey sticks

In exactly 2 weeks and 2 days the winter 2010 semester will be over. Mr. Twining is so excited to not be stretched so thin, and I'm excited that Mr. Twining will not be stretched so thin. This semester Brad has averaged 30+ hours a week of work. The work that Brad does is not something like busing or waitressing where you can leave the job when you get off. Brad constantly has to trouble shoot computer problems and coding problems til wee hours of the morning, and when his boss calls for him to fix a problem, he has to fix it then and there, no matter the time of day.

Poor Brad is taking statistics and 4 IT classes this semester that are packed with big projects they are making for the company HP and lots of work! On top of school work Brad wakes up every morning and makes me breakfast so I don't get sick, washes the laundry because the big Costco size laundry soap we bought makes me vomit, and washes the dishes. What a saint!

Brad, you're amazing. I'm sorry that pregnancy has messed your wife up so much. I'll make it up to you, I promise! Hang in there for two more weeks. You can do it!

Music Makes Me Lose Control!

I LOVE MUSIC!! And recently, there have been a ton of good songs out there that make you feel good and happy when you listen to them.
Here they are, Enjoy!


Hey, Soul Sister - Train
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tglSCIpaXPs


A Beautiful Mess- Jason Mraz



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKanbidzvUQ

Fireflies- Owl City



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psuRGfAaju4