32-34 weeks

Took my last trip home before you were born. I'm currently 33 weeks and decided to go home for a semi last minute trip to see the family before you were born. My good friend Calix drove home with me and your cousin Max came along  and I dropped him off at Grandma and Grandpa Dodgers house for the week.

 We did a ton while we were there. Even thought I would have been completely content sitting on an air conditioned couch watching TV all day, I didn't think that was fair to my friend so I got my chubby butt off the couch and had some fun. One day we went to the Queen Mary and went on the Ghost Stories tour, it was awesome. But honestly after that much walking in the heat I was done. Uncle William was nice enough to come along with us on all of our adventures and it was fun having him around. Another day we went to the  aquarium and they fed the lorikeets. I do not like birds so I declined and took pictures of them freaking out instead.

Another day we went to the beach, out to several dinners and lots of shopping. I picked up this new outfit and decided while I was modeling it, I would take an updated tummy picture too. Dad has not been home much the last few weeks which has made it hard to get any growth pictures of my tummy. But here you are, just over 8 months inside my tummy and I can tell you are running out of room.

I had a last minute shower in California as well. You got so many clothes. In fact that is about all you got. Which is fine and I'm not complaining there is just still so much that we need to get ready for your arrival. 

I have another shower in Utah on the 25 so I am hoping that we will get more goodies then. 

We did get a travel system which is really nice so at least now I have a carseat for you and can feel more prepared for your arrival.

Looking LARGE in the picture, but really I have only gained 15 pounds so far and 

my doctor has applauded my efforts.  

All of the Powell Women who came to my shower! 

Grandma made this fruit salad for the shower. How cute is this thing?!

I also finished your blessing blanket!!! Finally. It is made with lots of love and I am glad I actually completed something. It turned out nicely for my first real crochet attempt. I think I'm going to run a pink ribbon through the edging just to give it a little pop. But here you are little one, since I CAN'T sew you a beautiful blessing dress this is as good as it gets. 

Maizy and Fin felt you kick for the first time. Maizy does not really care but Finleigh was ecstatic about it. She kept running around telling everyone that she felt you and that you only love her because you only kick for her. I didn't have the heart to tell her that at this point you are constantly moving and it has nothing to do with her. I think its safe to say she is already obsessed with you. 

I am still trying to adjust to living with the in laws. It nothing bad, there just isn't a ton of space and trying to fit you, me, daddy and sophie all in this room is a little hard. I am trying my hardest to make it work, but I am a little sad that there is not space for a rocking chair. I don't know why but its kind of the one thing I wanted. Just a little spot to cuddle, nurse, and sing you to sleep. Grandma Vikki says I don't need it, so I will manage without.  It's also strange having people around all the time. Uncle Josh comes home from his mission Saturday and then there will be even more people in the house. I don't think your Dad minds because well this is his family and really he is never home enough to notice. 

You move around a ton these days. You Usually  ALWAYS hang out on my right night side. It is really starting to hurt my poor little ribs. Can't quite tell if it is your butt or your legs but either way its sore. My back has also started to act us as well. Thankfully I do not have swelling in my legs or feet. My chest is out of control and I switched to nursing bras over a month ago for more comfort. Milk has not even come in and apparently I will grow another cup size then. OUCH. I'm still able to sleep pretty comfortably at night, aside from the extreme hot flashes. I feel like I'm always sweating. Ugh. My hair didn't grow faster or thicker, in fact I still lose it by the handful. 

This book may seem like just too much information that you really never wanted to know about your mother, but hear me out. I know every pregnancy is different and by the time you are having children I may not remember anything and it may be nothing like yours. But I want to capture these little moments, the good and the bad to be able to remember them down the road. So you can see what pregnancy was like for me and understand how much and how quickly I fell in love with you.

 I am excited for a daughter. I am excited to be a Mother. 

But most of all, I'm excited to be YOUR mother. 

Only a few more weeks till I will see your sweet face. I have a feeling I will really miss being pregnant. I feel like the last 8 months have flown by and I haven't had all the crazy pregnancy symptoms you read about in books so part if me feels like I'm missing out on something. Aside from a swift kick in the ribs causing sharp pain, I love being pregnant. Like I said before this month things are getting a little harder but I still enjoy every minute, I just have to take it slowly.