Week 31

How far along: Ending Month 6

Total weight gain: 28 lbs- that's wierd...I guess I didn't gain anything...maybe it's because I am wearing shorts instead of pants when I got on the scale.

Maternity clothes? Yes and no! I actually found a bin of my "summer" clothes and I still fit in some of my shorts so I have been enjoying them with the sunny weather.

Stretch marks? I always look when I'm filling this out- I don't see any.

Sleep: I love sleeping! I took a 3 hour nap the other day and it felt so good and still slept 8 hours that night. I think it is getting uncomfortable- my hips feel really achy most of the night- it might be because I'm laying on my sides and they are being pulled downwards...

Best moment this week: Finding a way to drink protein mix! I think it is disgusting but I talked to my cousin Danielle and she suggested putting cinnamon in it to make it taste more like an horchata and I can drink it! Yay!

Miss Anything? Yes. I miss sleeping on my back. So much.

Movement: I feel him all the time- I went to the dentist and I don't know if it was because of the noises or what but he was moving around like crazy! It was actually super awkward because here I was with my mouth wide open getting cleaned and I kept laughing or gasping because he would do a mega kick and the nice dental assistant would go, "Oh, did that hurt? I am so sorry!!!" Then I would have to explain with drool dripping down my chin that no, she didn't hurt me, that it was my baby is jumping into my ribs!

Food cravings: I crave hamburger sometimes- I usually don't really like hamburger but sometimes it just sounds sooooo good. And milk. I stopped drinking regular milk before my pregnancy but I crave milk once in a while and have to have a few glasses.

Symptoms: I guess I can say that my hips are achy (while sleeping) and I am short-winded a lot of the time. My heartburn seems to have gone away *knock on wood*!!!!

Belly Button in or out? I would say we have a complete "outie" folks! Yay!!

Wedding rings on or off? On...my necklace around my neck;) Yes, my rings don't fit my finger anymore.

Happy or Moody most of the time: I am extremely moody- happy one minute- sad/mad the next. And it shifts so easily- I don't even sit there and go, "Oh I am being mad about something dumb, maybe I should try to be happy"- nope all of a sudden the very next minute I am happy.

Looking forward to: My new project....to be announced when I actually start it because I don't want to jinx it- I'm going to start it first before I tell people about it.

Two Years

Whenever someone asks us how long we've been married, Jay replies, "Twenty years" with a little twinkle in his eye.

Sometimes it does feel like we have been together forever and other times it feels like maybe a few months is all. All I know is that things have been difficult at times, there have been tears and misunderstandings and sorrow but every time I look back 2 years ago on that I promised to love Jay Jensen through everything and forever, I am so glad I did.

We have a ways to go but I am so excited that we are starting our family and that we get to build our lives together, starting from really nothing. Sometimes he will turn to me and say, "Argh! I wish we had met five years from now; I would have money, a house, everything ready for us!" All I got to say to that is it has been awesome for me to learn how to budget and really live within and below our means, even if that means we have accepted some help from our parents on the way. We are starting from scratch and sacrificing things so we can have other things. I know we'll have all that stuff (our own house!) soon enough but for now we are enjoying the ride.

We have had two years of learning and growing together and I know we are both better because of the other person. We are best friends and I love that I can have my best friend as my partner in life. We have so many dreams and hopes and faith that through our commitment and love for each other- trusting in God and trusting in each other. I am realizing more and more that the closer we come to know of Christ, the closer we become to each other. It is so easy to become distracted by things that really don't really matter but I know at the end of the day that I have someone who is on my side.

I love Jay. Happy anniversary!

29 Weeks

Were you as sick of the red shirt as I was?!!! Okay, so I still took one with it but really it's so much more fun to wear different shirts!

How far along: 29 weeks

Total weight gain: Who cares? As long as I am eating healthy foods. I will continue to track it just because I am curious but I think for other babies I am going to keep a "green veggie, fruit, protein" log instead of this section. But because I am curious to see for this pregnancy just how much I do gain....

29 lbs up.

Maternity clothes? I have started wearing some bigger, longer shirts because my old T's show half my belly now!

Stretch marks? It remains a mystery-still none that the eye can see....

Sleep: Really crazy- I went to bed at 5:30a.m. the other day. So I don't know now if I should be napping during the day if it's that hard to go to sleep at night- I'm going to be a little more cautious about it at least.

Best moment this week: I attended my friend Caralee's wedding this week; the best part? I was a bridesmaid! And would you believe it if I told you I was still able to fit into the bridesmaid dress?!!! I was shocked and excited that I was able to be a part of her special day.

Also, Jay and I started a tradition last year to dress up formally for our anniversary (a fun excuse for me to wear a pretty dress!) And I bought my dress for this year last summer- It is a gorgeous purple dress that I had my aunt alter for me to fit me perfectly. Well, when I found out I was pregnant, I thought we might just forgo our tradition this year, my friend gave me a gorgeous stretchy purple to be her bridesmaid and so I wore it for our celebration too! Voila! (although Jay's vest matches my other purple dress better, it still worked out).

Miss Anything? Being balanced- usually in the shower is when it kind of gets scary- right after rinsing soap or conditioner, it gets slick and I got a belly now with a baby so I finally went a bought a rubber mat to help and a handle that suctions onto the wall to use when it's slippery- any other suggestions?

Movement: He likes to move from one side to the complete other side- his whole body will be pressed up against one side or the other- maybe he is just exploring but he is not content with just laying in the middle. I got kind of worried one day and called the midwives who said I should eat and drink some juice and then count and once I did that he had 10 counts in like 30 seconds or a minute. I am so happy when I feel him moving around!

Food cravings: Maybe I'm a weird prego lady to not send my husband off to the store in the middle of the night (I was actually kind of looking forward to that part too- you always see it on the movies) but I do know that I hate water and cucumbers(maybe because they are watery).

Symptoms: Still some heartburn here and there- that means my baby is going to have a lot of hair right?;) I am starting to notice if I am out shopping or standing around that my feet do start to ache a little bit- it's not so bad if I can take some breaks (now the wedding line almost killed me- almost but I made it)

Belly Button in or out? Still the weird half and half thing- it's different being able to see what the inside looks like though-I don't think I've ever seen it before now.

Wedding rings on or off? On-it's getting a little squishy at times though- I am sure with the weather getting warmer and me getting bigger that soon enough I will have to put them away for a little bit.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody this week. Like I am up and down and all around. Mostly happy but I'll get all sad and wonder what is going on and then I remember I'm pregnant.

Funny Moment: So I was able to make it down to Manti and watch Caralee and Ben be wed for time and all eternity. I didn't realize though that they were getting married on the top floor: only way up? The stairs. What was funny was I didn't really think anything of it but before the whole party started up, a few people came up to me and said, "Honey, why don't you get a head start? You know, take it easy so you don't go into labor". Wha-wha-wha-what? I went with it but honestly I could have beat half those people up those stairs! No, it was good that I got to take it easy and it was so so cool to be on the spiral staircase. I was married in the Manti temple and caught a glimpse of them then so it was neat to actually climb them- and pregnant!

Looking forward to: Water aerobics with my friend Brooke! She teaches the class and it is so much fun and feels so good to be in the water- maybe it's because I don't feel all the weight on my feet and legs and belly- I think all pregnant people should go at least once just to see how it feels because it is AMAZing.

28 Weeks

How far along: 28 weeks- Officially starting the 3rd Trimester!

Total weight gain: 28 lbs

So guess what I just realized? 28 weeks, 28 pounds and at my appointment today I measured exactly 28 cm. Wowza.

Maternity clothes? Yes! And some new yoga pants- hello where have you been in my life? Cute and totally comfortable!!!

Stretch marks? nope-although my sis-in-law says she thought she didn't have stretch marks but found them after the baby...hmm...so really I don't see them but they could be there.

Sleep: Great in the fact that I think I get enough...I just don't have a regular schedule anymore- guess that could prepare me for a baby right?

Best moment this week: More like moments: My mother, ever time she sees my belly, looks at it and starts crying. No joke. If only you knew my mother. Then she mumbles something about "My baby is having a baby." Runner up moment: the morning I realized I love my pregnant body. It's such a different kind of beautiful and I absolutely love it.

Miss Anything? Being able to switch sides while sleeping easily and comfortably. It's starting to get to the point where I kind of grunt and it takes a few minutes to get situated with my pillow between my knees.

Movement: Not so many kicks now- he'll kick once in a while- but mostly I feel him move his whole body and can see it- it's really weird and cool.

Food cravings: I really haven't had any, "I have to have this or I'm going to die" lately. I crave juice- water is still gross but I'm getting 6 or more glasses in a day- yay me! Um I love flour tortillas. You know the raw ones that you fry up...yum- my mouth is watering right now just thinking about my love for them.

Symptoms: Heartburn. When I went on a walk with my little sister yesterday my belly was tightening up-I have felt this before and I think it's just the muscles stretching but it was very uncomfortable. I have to stop and take a little breather and then continue and it goes away. Mid-back shoulder aches still...only when I am relaxing though...

Belly Button in or out? Half and half!!! The top is finally poking out a little but the bottom half is being stubborn.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, happy, happy- a little lazy but happy!

Exercise: I have yoga-ed, walked, and water aerobicized this week! I love exercise- I mean I am for sure taking it easy but just to move and stretch and get blood pumping feels so good! I really can't believe how good exercise makes you feel!

Looking forward to: Physical therapy- I hope it kind of helps- I just want to make sure I catch it and fix it now before it gets to the point where Jay has to quit his job and massage me 24/7.

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27 Weeks

I have no picture for this week but just use your imagination: just imagine me bigger than last time;)

How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain: 25 lbs

The Journal was fun but honestly I don't keep a journal daily anymore so we're going to switch it up with some questions I found online that are just about the particular week which I think will work well:

Maternity clothes? Yes! I got some maternity jeans the other day and I feel so cute in them and it feels like I am wearing sweats.

Stretch marks? not yet... my belly is starting to get a little itchy so I've been a lotion maniac ever since.

Sleep: Weird sleep this week. One day I slept 8 hours at night, woke up with Jay- fed him breakfast, took a shower and went back to bed for 7 hours- yep-slept the whole day away. So that night I was expecting to be up and have all this energy and not be able to shut my eyes but I fell asleep no problem....I felt really loopy the next day- maybe that was too much sleep all at once.

Best moment this week: I felt tiny hiccups!!! At first I didn't know what or how or why and then: light-bulb! It was a rhythmic little beating and so so cute!!

Miss Anything? Being up for anything: these days I am kind of limited at times what activities I can do and I can't move furniture and such...sometimes I feel stuck. Like the other day my parents went fencing! Yah, I know! So I started talking excitedly to Jay and saying we should go and then it's always like, "Oh wait, would they have something for you? To cover your belly? Maybe that isn't such a good idea..." So that's what I miss, being able to just go to anything and be spontaneous about it.

Movement: Lots of movement from baby Jensen- sometimes I feel my whole body move after a kick- like somebody just gave me a shove...from the inside...it makes me laugh when that happens.

Food cravings: Sugar. Did you know I went off for about a week? I felt great! But I just have this sweet tooth and so I let myself have a little treat now and then and ever since I went completely off of it I have had better control of the amount.

Gender: Boy!!!

Symptoms: Heartburn. Some days it just flares up and fire fire fire. Also my shoulder really starting aching, to the point I couldn't move- went to the Chiropractor which was awesome! I hope it really helps my shoulder!

Belly Button in or out? It's still in- I have such an "inie" but it's barely hanging on- I expect any week now it will pop.

Wedding rings on or off? On during the day, off at night because my fingers swell and if i do fall asleep with them on, I wake up with a tingly hand and have to take them off.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy- surprisingly happy actually considering all the things going on. Jay's job might not let him get his anniversary off! Hello- that should be one day that someone should be allowed to get off, right? That's the only thing that's made me really moody.

Funny Moment: Cassy called up one evening wanting to visit (she still doesn't have a car) and asked if mom or dad could come get her. When I told her they weren't home she responded with the question if I would come and pick her up- Then, an immediate GASP. Then she asked me a question that causes me to giggle even now, "Aubrey, can pregnant people drive?"

Looking forward to: My next chiropractic adjustment and my next baby class! (We just started and I think it's going to be really helpful to learn everything I can and to get Jay to be a part of the birth will be so awesome!)