I'm Ready, are you??

I'm ready-
to be done.
for maternity leave.
for this baby to come out.
for my body back.
for comfortable sleep.
to stop having heart burn.
to fit into my shoes again.
to hold our little girl.
to stay home from work.
to be a mother.
to be able to bend over.
to not feel sick.
for back pain to stop.
to give birth.
to not have to pee every hour.
to breathe out my nose.
for the real contractions and no more of these Braxton Hicks.
to see what she looks like.
for our daughter to join our family.

I am so ready.

please come.

please come soon!

Tomorrow I will be 38 weeks along and have a doctors appointment. I hope he says "Wow you are dilated to a 4 and can give birth today!" hahaha. I'll let you know how that goes.

I really haven't felt like this until now and I'm ready to be done. I'm tired and uncomfortable. My showers are all over (which I LOVED- THANKS again!!) and the nursery is ready. My itunes is full of baby songs, lullabies and sounds of the ocean and nature for her. The bedding and clothes are washed. Hospital bag packed. Name picked out. I have taken Baxter on lots of long walks. I dont know how much longer I can do this so I hope she comes early!!

I really wanna start maternity leave early, like now, because I'm so tired and ready. But I'm afraid time will just go by even slower the next 2 weeks if I stay home. But then I can sleep, clean, hang out with my mom and sisters, visit my grandma, prepare more, put my feet up so they arent so swollen, exercise or swim to help my back aches instead of sitting at a computer all day and finish a few crafty things I wanna do. But then that will be 2 less weeks that I get to be with her once she's born and here. What to do, what to do? I have no motivation for work anymore and just want to be home. Should I keep working until I go into labor or take a few days or week off before my due date? I love my job but I'm exhausted, dont have any more events, trained my co-workers and hate being here. Is it bad that I just wish my doctor would tell me I have to be on bed rest? I'm grateful for my health. I just wanna be with my baby! Look how cute this baby is-

I know I just need to be patient and let nature take its course but any tips on how to stay positive and excited these last 2 weeks? Any advice on how to get her to come early?

Maternity Photo Shoot

Matt and I are so excited for our little bundle of joy to arrive!!

Thanks to my sister Jessica for taking our pictures!

 We're excited to have a girl! We want to name her Juliette Kay Romero. She is due October 14, 2011.

 Today I am FULL TERM- 37 weeks along.

My baby is moving around SO much! She likes to punch, kick and jab me all the time. Its pretty uncomfortable because I have a short torso but it's exciting all at the same time.

Matt will be a cute daddy and is so helpful around the house and making me feel good.

 Yesterday I went to my weekly doctor's appointment and I'm still dilated to a 1 and 60% effaced. Her head is low and in position. How crazy!!

I've gained about 37 pounds and can no longer bend over haha. It's pretty funny.

Baby we are SOO excited for you to join our family! We cant wait.

Diaper Cake

My sister Melinda is SO talented!! Look at this cute diaper cake she made for me. It was lots of diapers, homemade hair flowers and bows that I'm soo excited for Juliette to wear, a cute outift and blanket on top. In the middle was a paper towel roll. Thanks Mel I love it and I love you!

Jessica is talented too! She made this cute hooded towel that I think will look better on our little baby. haha.

My grandma Witt took us all out to Mimi's Cafe for our luncheon shower. It was so fun to spend time with my cousins, sisters, aunts and grandma! Thanks for the cute stuff! I love them.

 look at the cute pink fuzzy boots- love them!

Sisters

Here are some pictures from the Dickson shower.

My mom's cute friends and my old ward/neighborhood/leaders/friends gave me a shower too! It was so nice and so fun to see old friends!

Nadine and Claudia threw the shower and did a great job!!

 Camille was in town from Indiana and was able to come to my shower! It was so much fun to see her, her mom and her little guy William.

I'm so thankful for good friends and family. THANK YOU again!

Less than a Month

36 weeks along

After my work shower on Sept 15 I think I felt my first Braxton Hicks contractions. How crazy. Sorry if this is TMI but then again what on this blog isnt... I had a doctor appointment last Friday and I am dilated to a 1. It was so funny, after my appointment I called Matt to give him the update and he's like "What does that mean??" in a panicked voice. I said- "basically nothing, I could be at a 1 for another 3 weeks." He's like "OH dont scare me like that! I thought she was on her way and I needed to come to the hospital." hahaha Lol. I love him. We are so excited. A little nervous and dont know what to expect- like it might be over whelming but seriously I think we are ready.

We had dinner over at Jessica and Scott's on Sunday and it was so fun to see and hold baby Oakley. We want to see and hold and kiss our baby. I cant wait to see what her cute features are and just love her.

Work has been CraZy! Super busy and I'm just SO tired. Last week I had an event and it went really well, just long hours. My feet hate me, but I get lots of good walking and exercising. Although I have still gained almost 40 pounds- I bet she'll be a big baby. Kinda nervous...

Matt and I are really looking forward to meeting our baby girl! I cant wait- we are so excited and these last 2 weeks have gone by SLOW and I have a feeling the next 3 weeks are just going to go slooowwwer. Now that I'm ready and want her to come she'll take her sweet time. Love you baby!

Crafty Cousins

If there is an award for who has the craftiest cousins that give the best gifts at baby showers...I would win! Hands down! Look at the adorable stuff they gave me- THANK YOU!! Showers are the best part about being pregnant- well the most fun!

Natalie made this simple yet adorable "J" for Juliette out of buttons framed to match her nursery.

Brooke rolled up cute little washcloths to look like a lollipop and roses.

She also MADE that cute waterproof bib and its reversable and the burp cloth. Joni made the flower on the headband. I love bows, headbands and flowers. So excited for a girl!

 My grandma and her famous quilts. I think she's made thousands over her years. Very talented!

One of my cousins, Collette, embezzles little onsies and then made a matching skirt- how adorable!

My aunt Irene made her famous hoodie ducky towel-

Thank you so much! I loved every single gift I got and I cant wait for my baby to get here. After my showers (and excited mother-in-law!) I know she will be the best dressed girl in town. She already has more clothes than Matt and me put together!

I had a great weekend and feel like her nursery is finally ready for her to come.

My co-workers are AWESOME and got me a pack and play! Along with some other cute outfits, bath stuff and baby toys. I'm so excited. I got some cool things I never knew existed like a pad that goes under your car seat in your car to prevent your seat from getting messy and a little holder for the shopping cart so your baby doesnt get the nasty germs. My co-worker Toby and his wife are expecting twin girls just about the same time as we are and it is so exciting.

Everyone is havin' babies!! Even our fish-

pregnant guppy

It is so exciting! Watch this you tube video and look how lucky they are- pregnant for about 28 days and then the baby fish just swim out (wouldn't that be nice!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFkBjD2Le3k

Unfortunately the little guppy mother died after giving birth but we managed to save 4 little fries and I think the rest died :( They are adorable! We have two more pregnant females in there and are excited for the little ones to join us! The babies stay in this little net so they wont get eaten or die like the rest.

Matt started watching the TV show "Tanked" and wants to make our tanks "cooler" haha. (As if he's not already addicted to fish tanks enough- we have 3) He does a good job and I love our fish too.

He added bubbles and they are so fun to watch.

I love this guy!

35 Weeks

"When a baby is born, so is a Mother"

35 Weeks along. I cant believe it! I have been so excited and now that it is getting closer I’m getting kind of nervous. Last week I had a few breakdowns…

My thoughts were: Am I really ready to be a mom? What if I'm not a good mom? What if I dont teach her enough? What if I dont loose weight? What if she's ugly? What if I mess up? How will I know what to do and when to do it? What if she’s not healthy or sick and I cant help her. I am a worried mess. How do you really prepare for the grand calling of a mother? I hope we have a good, strong relationship. I hope I teach her enough so she will choose the right and grow up to be a beautiful woman. I just need to take it one day at a time...to be honest I'm scared for her to get here. I like being pregnant and having her inside. She can stay in there to at least her due date and I'll be totally fine.


I'm glad we are taking birthing classes at IMC, we have 2 down and 2 to go. Bodies are amazing and birth is a miracle. My doctors appointment went great last Thursday. I'm measuring at 36 weeks. The baby is probably already 6 pounds and like 18 inches long. I cant believe it! Going to that dr appt made it so real. She could come anytime now. She probably wont for another 4 weeks but really, 4 weeks is nothing. It’s going to fly by. I still have so much to do. I’m getting a little overwhelmed. I hope Matt still thinks I’m somewhat attractive and sexy after giving birth… He is so supportive and the best.

I'm glad I have awesome friends, family, co-workers and neighbors who give me showers. I get soo excited! THANK you everyone. I'm registered at Target and Babies R Us. Showers, presents and shopping for the little baby girl stuff are definitely the funnest part of being pregnant!

 This was my first shower with my friends- they are the best!

 Look at Rachelle's cute diaper cake.

I need to get pictures from my mom for my other showers- we had one with her ward (my old neighborhood) and another with the Witt side. People are so nice! THANK YOU!

I feel like the nursery is really coming along. We have the crib and changing table set up. Now I just need to get some wall decorations and window valance.

I finally did some deep cleaning like cleaned out my fridge, stove and bathroom. We just need to keep up with the never ending stuff like dishes and laundry and I want to clean the carpet before she gets here.

I love swinging and laying in the hammock. I hate acid reflex and heart burn. I hate swollen feet and fingers. It's hard to breath and my uterus is pushing on everything, especially my bladder! My hips hurt soo bad- I have weird pains and cramps in my legs. I hate gas, diarrhea and upset stomachs. I still throw up and get bad headaches some days. But I think all this is easier than staying up all night, hearing crying, cleaning up spit up, changing poopy diapers, etc. WARNING gross picture below of fat sausage feet (this is what they looked like yesterday and it wasnt even the end of the day yet!) 

I was so nervous for this week because I have an event at work, and it's not even a big event but I am going to work 57 hours. It's a group of like 300 people and will hopefully go well. UT Domestic Violence Council gives training to officers, counselors, clinics, doctors, etc. to help them fight and help prevent domestic violence. They also get donations for victims. It is going really well and a very nice group of people to work with. I hate being to work early or mornings in general but whatev. I just hope I don’t get too stressed out. I’m excited for maternity leave. It’s my last big thing then I’m done. Do you think I should just work up until the day I go into labor or start maternity leave like a week early to prepare?

Being a mother is very valuable to me. Mothers shape society and those children that grow up to make changes in our society. Being a mother is a HUGE responsibility. I think I need to realize that becoming a mother is more important than any role I play in my life right now. I am excited! and nervous!? I think it will be hard to give up things but it will be worth it.

Jessica and Scott had their baby girl on Sunday 9/11/11- Oakley Jane Doman!

  She is adorable and so cute. We saw them give her a bath and do her footprints. She is so precious and I loved holding her. I think seeing her made us realize that we are SOO excited for our baby. I’m almost over being so nervous that I just want her to stay in. Ever since we saw my niece Matt has been saying “I want to see and hold and kiss our baby girl! Come out little baby.” He talks to her through my stomach every night and its adorable. It will be fun for our girls to have cousins and be so close in age.

I hope the baby and I bond well. I think we will. I cant wait to meet her!! I am SO excited to see Matt be a father. I love him so much. I love our relationship and I'm excited to expand our family. I will always love Matt the best! He is my everything. We are excited for our baby girl. I hope to always be a good wife and show our children that we are in love. I never want to forget that. I think its important to have a strong healthy marriage. I get stressed out and nervous and Matt is always my rock. I just hope I can keep myself together and be emotionally strong with all the changes that are about to come our way. This will be a huge transition and I just need to keep that in my expectations. I have been quite the klutz dropping stuff, spilling every drink, breaking things, and I’m ready for that to end.


I'm thankful for all the help I get from everyone around me. I'm so thankful for my job. My work is even giving me a shower on Thursday and I cant wait. I dont know what I will do being home all day with a baby. I hope people want to interact with me still so I dont go crazy. Even just staying home sick for a day I feel lonely or like I didnt accomplish enough. But I'm sure I'll love being home with the little one.  

I like to think I’m a positive person. I just need to focus on that and stay positive and look for the good. I really am excited! I have such a good life and so much to be thankful for. I need to always remember that. I am grateful for fun days and fun times and fun memories. I’m excited to be a mom. It's definitely all worth it.

I'm excited and ready for...

Fall Weather!! I love September and October!

and I love Baxter!

Really starting to pop

Pictures from 33 and 34 weeks along

This lady at my work last week asked me if I was pregnant. I was like Wait, really? are you serious? You see me almost every day and Yes I'm 33 weeks along.  Some people say I don't look very pregnant. Which I guess could be taken as a compliment- so thank you, but really- Are you blind? Compare the 2 photos below. From about 8 weeks prego to 33 weeks. Some people are really observant. It made me laugh. I like being pregnant. Lol.