Baby Shower!!!!!

I am so blessed to have the most amazing friends and family. Angie, Yvette, and Andrea threw the shower for me, and I feel so spoiled. They have been amazing friends to have throughout my life, and I have been blessed by knowing them. We had such a fun time, and it was so good to see everyone. When I come home it is a fun reunion with friends, and having a party was the perfect place to reunite! I am also so thankful for my mom. She did so much for us, and also provided the cute diaper cake! My mom is wonder woman, and such an amazing example to me! It was fun to have most of my sister in laws there, and to have my sister! We had a lot of laughs about all the joys that pregnancy brings. I have Andrea to thank for the photos, she is missing in them because she was the one behind the camera! All I can say is thank you thank you for such a wonderful shower!!! Rhett and I literally didn't know where to start, and this has helped us out so much!!! 

Missing Kylie in this pic!

I feel so blessed!!! Thank you to everyone who came. It meant so much to me to have my friends and family with me!

Pregnancy Update 21- 25 Weeks

How far along- 25. 4 weeks along!

Baby is the size of- An Eggplant

Symptoms- Feeling great! No more morning sickness!

Food cravings- I don't really have any cravings right now. I just have been eating way too much sugar!!!

Movement- I feel him everyday now. It is so fun to watch my stomach move! Rhett has also been able to feel him move for a couple of weeks now! So fun!

Gender- BOY!

-21.5 weeks-

-22 weeks- (I was pretty full on pizza and soda when we took this picture) 

-23 weeks- 

The bump varies from day to day. Sometimes it is bigger than others, and sometimes it is small. I have a long torso so I think that is why it isn't as big as I thought it would be. Pregnancy has been super fun, but there are so many things that you worry about. Sometimes I want time to speed up so I can meet this little guy, but then there are days where I get a little nervous because it is going too fast! It is a complicated world this pregnancy life.

 Before I got pregnant I was determined to take the cute pictures with the different fruits and vegetables to show how big the baby was growing, I was going to write every feeling and thought down, but none the less time gets away from me. I am just enjoying the process, and trying to do the best I can. I am trying to enjoy the changes in my body although at times that seems to be the toughest part. I knew that I wouldn't be the skinny minny with the basketball for a bump, but at times it is hard to see the growing thighs and hips as pregnancy continues. I just remind myself that there is a little miracle growing, and because of that it is the best change of all. I will worry about getting back my body later, but I for now I just want to enjoy my baby. I already love this little guy so much, and I can't wait to meet him! 

Thanksgiving 2013 Wrap Up

Christmas is coming, and I figured I better write something about Thanksgiving before I get too overwhelmed!

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving we had our anatomy check at the doctors to find out what we were having. My parents were coming that evening, so we thought we would reveal the gender with a present and wrap the color of the gender in the package. It was so fun waiting for the anticipation to show them.

Just found out the big news! Waiting to see the doctor. November 26, 2013.

So excited!!!

After the doctors apt. we rushed to the dollar store to pick up some balloons. We hurried home to make dinner for when they arrived. When my parents and sister arrived we went straight to opening the package!!!



The video on this is a little poor, but you can see the blue balloons!

IT'S A BOY!!!!

                                       

                     We are so happy, and cannot wait to meet this little guy!

After dinner I went with them to the resort, and Rhett stayed home so he could work on Wednesday (I took the day off). It was so fun to finally have my family with us in Vegas!

On Wednesday my Mom, Melody, and I went on a little shopping trip to find a little baby outfit, and my Mom wanted to find me a cute maternity outfit. We had a lot of fun (except for maybe Melody, she doesn't like shopping very much) going to the Gap checking out all the good sales. We found a cute dark blue and white polkadot shirt for me with a cute blue scarf. My Mom bought it for me, and it was such a treat especially since I do not go shopping that often. We finished the shopping trip up with a stop at Smashburger, and had a nice time to just sit and chat.

When we came home Rhett was waiting for us with Dad, and Jeff, Sarah, and the kiddos were going to be there soon.

Thursday November 28, 2013-
Thanksgiving was quite the adventure because we had to cook the huge meal in a kitchen that was fit for two. Literally only two people could fit in the kitchen! We magically worked it out, and had a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner with Dad, Mom, Jeff, Sarah, Delsie, Ross, Melody, Rhett, and ME!! Thanks to Mom's quick thinking and good cooking skills!
Before we had dinner we all went for a swim in the heated pools at the resort. It was so fun to go swimming at the end of November! It was a little chilly when we got out, but we just bundled up!

For dinner we had to put two end tables at the end of the table to make room for all the food, but we managed to have a great dinner. Mom is a great cook! Rossy was sleeping during the dinner, but he got to enjoy some food later.

After dinner we watched Real Steal with everyone, and cuddled with the kiddos.

The next day we enjoyed going to the strip, and seeing all the fun lights. Enjoyed an $11 dollar hot chocolate, and walked till our feet hurt.



Bellagio water show was our favorite :)

Needless to say we were very tired after that night. Saturday morning we checked out of the hotel. We went back to our apartment to drop our stuff off, then Mom, Dad, Sarah, and Jeff went to the temple while we watched the kids. Rhett and I had so much fun watching them! They are little angels. Melody and Delsie watched movies in our bedroom while Rhett and Ross watched football. It was super fun!

Later that night we headed to the Santa Fe Casino for a buffet. It was pretty good, and we all left feeling pretty stuffed!

Sunday we went to church with our ward. It was really fun to have my family there. I missed them so much!

My little Delsie girl. Love her to pieces!



Playing after church.

My mom has a lot of the pictures on her phone that we took so I will have to get them later.

After church we got home and had a leftover turkey casserole (which was yummy), and then smores made by Dad for dessert. Then we sent Jeff and Sarah on their way. Sending them off always makes me cry to see them drive away. We had a very fun time with them! 



Luckily Mom, Dad, and Melody were staying another day, or I would have had a complete cry fest! So that night we put up our Christmas decorations, Rhett made cookies, listened to Christmas music, and then we played a couple of rounds of Mexican train. We had a fun evening!

On Monday, Rhett and I had to work, but later that day Mom, Dad and Melody came to visit Rhett's school to see his classroom. We went back to the  resort that they were staying at on the strip and walked around a bit. Dad bought us some yummy Mexican food, and then we hit up the M&M factory. That place is a lot of fun, Melody was so cute with the Coca-cola bear. 

I love this one. So cute!

We had such a fun time there, Melody even put on a show for us in the middle of the store ;)

This girl has moves!

Rhett was here, but he was taking the picture! 

After the M&M factory we checked out New York New York, MGM, and walked the strip a bit. Lots of good exercise! We said our goodbyes at the resort, and would see them in 3 weeks! 

I can't even tell you how awesome it was to have my family in town. I have missed them so much, and so badly wish we lived closer. I can't wait to see them over Christmas break in Caldwell! We will get to be there for almost 2 whole weeks. This is such a wonderful time of year, and I am so lucky to be able to spend it with family. 





Day Off for Veterans Day

Today we had the day off of work, because it is Veterans Day. I think it is really cool that Nevada does that to honor Veterans. So grateful for all the men and women who have served to keep this country safe! We didn't get Veterans Day off in Utah so it is very nice. This morning we did a couple of errands. I really wanted a pair of grey boots, and Rhett wanted to get his hair cut so we made a trip out of it.

Love my new grey boots! My right leg looks broken. Ha ha

After boot shopping there was a place right by the shoe store that had eyebrow threading. Rhett's eyebrows are out of control so I suggested that he try it out. I had done eyebrow threading when I lived in Seattle, but I couldn't really remember if it hurt or not... So I had Rhett try it!

He said it hurt REALLY bad... Beauty is Pain right?

Then we had Rhett get a hair cut. 

After we got his hair cut we checked out the hospital we will be have our little baby in. It was super fun to see the nursery, and the one little baby that was in there. He was only an hour old! We got so excited after we saw that baby! Can't wait for little baby Palfreyman to join us! Not too exciting of a day, but trying to keep up with my journal writing and do something productive! I am excited to be 18 weeks on Tuesday! Still only have a little bump. You can't really tell that I am pregnant unless I wear a tight shirt. Feeling great still, and I can't wait for Thanksgiving when my family gets here!!!

We're Pregnant!!

So this post is coming in at 16 weeks 4 days, but better late than never! I decided to write down some things that I have been experiencing since being pregnant (the good and the bad). I am a terrible journal writer, and when I do get to writing it down it turns out to be a novel!

The first week of August we went to visit Rhett's family in Arizona. During that trip I constantly had to pee. (TMI I know). I really wasn't drinking more water than usual, but I was constantly going to the bathroom. I thought it was weird, but didn't really think twice about it. Turns out that that is a very common early pregnancy sign. The other indicator was when Rhett's Mom did Reiki healing on me. Reiki INFO  When she felt my stomach she said, "Wow there is a lot of energy in this area, are you pregnant?" I assured her  I wasn't, but couldn't help but think maybe I was?

1. First things first: We found out we were pregnant on August 8, 2013. We were about 5 weeks pregnant at that point. We weren't really trying, but we weren't not trying either. It happened a lot sooner than we expected! After I had taken the test, we were both in super shock that I was actually pregnant. It was a happy/nerve-wracking/exciting time. It took us a few days to actually embrace the fact that I was preggos. I kept saying no way I don't think I really am so I took another test, and sure enough it was positive! It seemed like the very next week the morning sickness set it...

The day we found out! 

Happiness 

2. Morning sickness: Weeks 6-10 were the worst. Every morning and all through the day I felt nauseous. WORST FEELING EVER!! The hardest part was trying to figure out what to eat, and constantly making sure there was at least something in my stomach. Once I ate something the nausea would subside a little, but would still constantly be there. I kept telling Rhett that we were only going to have one kid! Ha ha, but seriously it was the worst. The things that I craved, or even felt like eating were fast food, and crackers. Fast food was mostly hamburgers and fries, which is horrible. It really did help the nausea though. Anything greasy made the nausea go away the most. That was really hard, because if anyone knows me I like to eat healthy, and have lots of fruits and vegetables. I couldn't even stomach a salad, unless it had a ton of ranch! It has gotten a lot better, and I have been able to start cooking meals at home! Yay, for me! Still need the motivation to work out, but I walk around a lot at work. That counts right?

So this was around 8 weeks. Mostly just bloating, and feeling chubby. I stopped taking pictures until after 12 weeks, because I felt less than par. Not sure I like this pic, but hey documentation! 

3. Forget about working out: I don't think I have ever felt so tired as I did in the first trimester. I would get home from work and literally lay on the couch until it was time to go to bed. Working out seemed like an impossible task. I felt like the laziest person in the world, but there was no way I could do anything. Laundry got put to the side, cleaning felt like the biggest chore ever, exercising forget about it, and cooking dinner... what? I read a lot about what makes you so tired, and it is because your body is making the placenta that your baby will live in for the next few months.

4. I don't think I have cried this much in my life: Moving to a new place does not help the already hormonal pregnant woman that I have become. Being away from friends and family has been especially hard. This time is one of the biggest in our lives. It is just hard being away, and not being able to share it with friends and family. That has been the biggest emotional roller coaster thus far, but literally a toothpaste commercial could make me cry these days. On my way to work one day I heard the Rocky movie theme song, and thought of my brother Jon who loves Rocky, and started bawling. ( Rocky Music Video ) I know it sounds ridiculous, but it reminded me of growing up, and the awesome family that I have.

One of the best series of Movies ever (except for maybe 5 and 6). 

5. After all that, it is an amazing feeling to know you are creating a human: It really is indescribable. It is not like you can really feel the baby growing other than all the physical symptoms, but you know it's there. You already worry about the safety of that little human growing inside of you, and wondering if you are doing the right things to keep it healthy. Newly pregnant first time Mom's can agree with me that you constantly are looking on Baby Center, or What to Expect to make sure you are doing everything right. After awhile, I started to realize that I probably shouldn't look up stuff anymore. There is always going to be somebody out there with a horror story that they post online, and I just didn't need to read that to freak me out. Rhett and I are both super excited to meet our little one, and to see what it looks like!

After the first appointment at 9 weeks. This is when we told our friends and family. 

Last weekend we had some fun visitors that truly made my month! I loved having Sarah, Delsie, and Ross come and visit it us! We went to the strip and saw the lights, watched Toy Story of Terror, and had lots of fun playing. 

Delsie!

Rossy!

The day they left was a super sad day. I was doing OK, until Rhett said in Sacrament meeting how fun it was to have them with us for the weekend. I pretty much lost it, and cried for the rest of the day. I really miss my family, and it is really hard to have them so far away.

 Halloween seemed to come early this year, and as usual we scrambled for a costume. Our costume for our Ward Trunk-or-Treat; Farm girl and boy:

Halloween 2013

I stole this from a friend, and thought it was a cute idea to write down facts:

How far along: 16 weeks 4 days

Baby is the size of a: Turnip

Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs! Yikes

The bump: Just a little one right now, but it has taken my lower region for sure! 

Symptoms: Feeling pretty good as of lately, the only thing I hate is that my nose is constantly stuffy! I sometimes wake up with tension headaches, and occasionally will get cranky ;) Poor Rhett! 

Food cravings: I don't really have cravings except I constantly want a large avacado salad from Kneaders. It is in Utah, and we live in Vegas. :( Oh and SUSHI!!!

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Strong Smells! Sometimes leftovers. 

Sleep: Sleeping is pretty good. Depends on the night. Sometimes it's good sometimes it's bad. 

What I miss: SUSHI!!!!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!

Weddings Rings On or Off: On

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes, but don't steal them. Noah or Rivers. We just have boy names so far. 

Gender: Not sure yet!

Movement: I am not sure if what I am feeling is gas bubbles or baby flutters. 

Maternity Clothes:  H&M maternity pants. Best ever!!!

Labor Signs: Nope thank goodness!

Best Moment of the week: Going to our Doctors Apt. and hearing and seeing baby! Baby is healthy and growing!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Finding out what we are having!!!!! Almost 3 weeks to go!!!