Friday, May 22, 2015
The countdown is ON
Each day that I look at the calendar on our fridge and can cross another day off, is my favorite part of the day! We are officially less than 2 weeks away from meeting our sweet daughter, unless she decides to be stubborn and stay in past her due date! Everyday I pray for her health, and for a safe delivery, but I also always add in a little prayer of hope for guidance and direction through-out this new phase in my life. Thinking I will be a mom in just a few days is super scary to me, but very exciting as well. I get to teach our daughter how to love God, respect others, have fun, but most importantly; respect herself. I am so very excited to see how Jonathan is with her, everything he has done for me through-out my pregnancy makes me realize how grateful I am to have him as my husband, and how wonderful he will be as a father.
Monday, May 18, 2015
The Last Month
Often times, while image searching "last month of pregnancy" or "9 months pregnant" you find meme's that say "Each month has an average of 30-31 days... except the last month of pregnancy that has, 1453 days." And I can honestly say, before I got pregnant, as well as up until the last few weeks, I just believed it was an exaggeration, and people needed to just enjoy pregnancy! But now, being 38 weeks pregnant, I see what they really mean.
I'm due June 4th, and it really feels like as soon as May 4th hit, the month just drug on compared to the previous months, but not because I'm "miserable" and just want her out, but because I can't wait to hold my daughter in my arms, and kiss her forehead and just feel the bonding connection with her! We have 16 days left, and that could easily change to 1 day, and I could go into labor now or at any time really, or it could even change to 23 days and I may need to schedule my induction date. It's all up to her, and God's perfect timing! It really all depends.
They say castor oil, pedicures, walking, spicy food, and so many other outrageous myths, help induce your labor. But honestly that's all they really are, myths. Doctors really are the only ones who can start your labor, but really, why not be surprised with God's timing? I completely understand how nerve-racking it is, I would LOVE to know the exact date/time I will go into labor, as well as the exact moment I will have her, but really, let's be honest with ourselves, that's not possible. All you can do is pray for a safe labor and delivery, and pray whenever you feel stressed or frustrated.
But, most importantly, ENJOY being pregnant, because I don't know about you, but I will definitely miss it!
I'm due June 4th, and it really feels like as soon as May 4th hit, the month just drug on compared to the previous months, but not because I'm "miserable" and just want her out, but because I can't wait to hold my daughter in my arms, and kiss her forehead and just feel the bonding connection with her! We have 16 days left, and that could easily change to 1 day, and I could go into labor now or at any time really, or it could even change to 23 days and I may need to schedule my induction date. It's all up to her, and God's perfect timing! It really all depends.
They say castor oil, pedicures, walking, spicy food, and so many other outrageous myths, help induce your labor. But honestly that's all they really are, myths. Doctors really are the only ones who can start your labor, but really, why not be surprised with God's timing? I completely understand how nerve-racking it is, I would LOVE to know the exact date/time I will go into labor, as well as the exact moment I will have her, but really, let's be honest with ourselves, that's not possible. All you can do is pray for a safe labor and delivery, and pray whenever you feel stressed or frustrated.
But, most importantly, ENJOY being pregnant, because I don't know about you, but I will definitely miss it!
Sunday, May 10, 2015
About MaKayla
Birthdate: October 2, 1994
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:17
"14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."
Favorite Foods: Carne Asada, Caesar Salad, Shrimp Scampi Fritta, and Wings of course, who doesn't love wings?!
Favorite Place Visited: Alaska! So blessed to have been given the once in a lifetime opportunity to live in and visit Alaska!
Favorite Past-Time: Quilting, something about it is just so stress relieving and relaxing!
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More to come soon! If you're curious about anything, feel free to contact me!
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:17
"14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."
Favorite Foods: Carne Asada, Caesar Salad, Shrimp Scampi Fritta, and Wings of course, who doesn't love wings?!
Favorite Place Visited: Alaska! So blessed to have been given the once in a lifetime opportunity to live in and visit Alaska!
Favorite Past-Time: Quilting, something about it is just so stress relieving and relaxing!
Follow my Instagram here
More to come soon! If you're curious about anything, feel free to contact me!
First Mothers' Day? Maybe?
Today May 10th, 2015, is my first Mothers' Day, well atleast I would like to think so. I may still be pregnant for 3 1/2 more weeks, but since the day my first pregnancy test showed positive I have felt like a mommy. I may not change diapers yet, or play with my baby, or even help her fall asleep after eating at night, but I have been protecting this sweet blessing to the best of my ability for the last 9 months, feeding myself with the best nutrients I can to help nourish my sweet daughter, and I have been doing everything I can to be the best pre-mommy I can be for her!
I know next year this holiday will be much different and mean so much more with her actually being here, but for now, I'm going to spend my first Mothers' Day eating some cake, celebrating, and finishing getting everything ready for when AnaLynn Marie arrives, and just making sure everything is perfect!
I know next year this holiday will be much different and mean so much more with her actually being here, but for now, I'm going to spend my first Mothers' Day eating some cake, celebrating, and finishing getting everything ready for when AnaLynn Marie arrives, and just making sure everything is perfect!
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
What's in my hospital bag?
I will officially be 36 weeks pregnant in 2 days, But today, our countdown is at 30 days! And with braxton hick contractions getting stronger and stronger, I figured it was probably that time I should pack my hospital labor bag, and delivery bag so we are ready to go at any moment! And I thought, I might share in case others are curious on what I packed, or are just wanting an idea for when they pack theirs. So, here it goes!
(Note: our hospital provides nearly everything for the baby, all we are required to bring is a car seat, everything else is optional! They also provide most of the toiletry's for mom and unlimited gowns for the 48 hour required stay after baby is born. The carseat is not pictured also, but its definitely an important item!)
Labor Bag
(Note: our hospital provides nearly everything for the baby, all we are required to bring is a car seat, everything else is optional! They also provide most of the toiletry's for mom and unlimited gowns for the 48 hour required stay after baby is born. The carseat is not pictured also, but its definitely an important item!)
Labor Bag
My labor bag is all the things I will need before the baby is born, while I am in the hosptial, everything fits inside the red/white chevron drawstring bag. My items include; my favorite lollipops(Tootsie Pops!), Green tea infused with exotic fruits to help relax and calm me, slippers and non skid socks for walking the halls while laboring, a "thank you" card and candy bag for the nurses, and a small toiletry's bag with my favorite scented lotion, hair ties, a headband, and chapstick! (Not pictured; affirmation cards to read and remind me WHY I am in this position and remind me how wonderful it will be when our baby is in our arms!)
Baby Items
Inside my post delivery bag, I put the 2 baby items I am bringing. A minnie mouse sleeper, and matching hair bow, for all the cute "going home" pictures we will take! and her baby book, so they can stamp her feet in it while they do her birth certificate.
Toiletry Bag
Not everything in my toiletry bag is pictured, all my husbands items are packed away already. However, for me I have included shampoo, conditioner, body wash(also not pictured), toothbrush/paste, hair items, and femine products.
Completed Bag
All of my items and my husbands fit inside this AMAZING! weekender bag from thirty-one, with room left over! (Not pictured; my coming home outfit, stretchy sport shorts and tshirt for if I want to wear my own clothes in the hospital, husbands items, our phone chargers because we are using them now, and our DSLR camera Jonathan's mom gave us)
The last few weeks
On September 26, 2014, my husband and I got news that changed our lives forever. We had 2 pink lines on a very important test. In February 2014 we decided to start trying to expand our family, and after what felt like forever, God granted our prayers and blessed us! Living over 3,500 miles away from family during my pregnancy has been very difficult, with Jonathan at work during the day, and sometimes spending nights and weeks away from home, I have been trying very hard to keep up with our house work, as well as dealing with severe morning sickness that sadly at 35 weeks 5 days pregnant, it still decides to come and go. But, our little girl will be so worth it all, she truly is the answer to our long prayers, AnaLynn Marie is due to arrive June 4th, 2015!
Hearing her heartbeat for the first time, as well as seeing her on the ultrasound screen was breath-taking, I cried tears of joy, and was so thankful to the Lord for giving us this precious gift! And, the first time Jonathan got to see her on the ultrasound, we found out we were expecting a girl! So amazing! The entire pregnancy I was convinced we would be having a boy, however, Jonathan said girl, from the second we found out. It was definitely an amazing experience and I am so happy we were able to findout the gender together.
Around 21/22 weeks, I had a dating ultrasound, and they checked to make sure our little girl was growing according to planned, and was still a girl ;) About 20 minutes into the ultrasound, the technician noted she was having a hard time seeing my left ovary, and the cervix, so she had everybody leave the room while she did an internal ultrasound, during which, she told me my placenta was growing over my cervix, and putting a lot of pressure on my left ovary and if it didn't grow up as my uterus grew, it could cause many problems including c-section, hemorrhaging, and put both my life, and our babies life at risk, I was so scared. Unfortunately, at this time, I was home visiting family while Jonathan was at a long training in another state, but having my mother, grandmother, as well as Jonathan's mother and 2 of his brothers there helped me get through this time. Thankfully, I just trusted God and kept praying it would grow away from my cervix. At 28 weeks, I was back home and so was Jonathan, we had another ultrasound just to check how it was so we knew if we would have to start planning for the worst, we found out the problem indeed fixed itself! We were so happy! Our sweet girl is planned to arrive in just 4 short weeks healthy, and we couldn't be more happy.
Hearing her heartbeat for the first time, as well as seeing her on the ultrasound screen was breath-taking, I cried tears of joy, and was so thankful to the Lord for giving us this precious gift! And, the first time Jonathan got to see her on the ultrasound, we found out we were expecting a girl! So amazing! The entire pregnancy I was convinced we would be having a boy, however, Jonathan said girl, from the second we found out. It was definitely an amazing experience and I am so happy we were able to findout the gender together.
Around 21/22 weeks, I had a dating ultrasound, and they checked to make sure our little girl was growing according to planned, and was still a girl ;) About 20 minutes into the ultrasound, the technician noted she was having a hard time seeing my left ovary, and the cervix, so she had everybody leave the room while she did an internal ultrasound, during which, she told me my placenta was growing over my cervix, and putting a lot of pressure on my left ovary and if it didn't grow up as my uterus grew, it could cause many problems including c-section, hemorrhaging, and put both my life, and our babies life at risk, I was so scared. Unfortunately, at this time, I was home visiting family while Jonathan was at a long training in another state, but having my mother, grandmother, as well as Jonathan's mother and 2 of his brothers there helped me get through this time. Thankfully, I just trusted God and kept praying it would grow away from my cervix. At 28 weeks, I was back home and so was Jonathan, we had another ultrasound just to check how it was so we knew if we would have to start planning for the worst, we found out the problem indeed fixed itself! We were so happy! Our sweet girl is planned to arrive in just 4 short weeks healthy, and we couldn't be more happy.
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