31 Week Bumpdate

March 22, 2018 — Leave a comment

Symptoms: I’m so sore all the time! Either my back or my arms or my neck, every day, something aches!
Sleep: I’m getting more and more tired, I haven’t had that huge burst of energy some people get in the last trimester, but I still have enough energy to do what I need to do, which is awesome. I just would love a nap every afternoon hahaha.
Baby is: Good! With Gestational Diabetes we are a little worried he will be a bigger baby, but so far he has measured right on. We’ll get to check again in just a few weeks to make sure he’s not too big! He moves around all the time, very rarely kicks me but more just bounces or rolls.
Gender: BABY BOY!
Dad is: The absolute best. He’s helped me so much by cooking, setting up the baby’s room, and just being my complete rock and support.
Mom is craving: Not a ton, which is nice with the diabetes! 
Funny things this week: We went on our babymoon to the Little America and had some great Maddy/Randy time before our world flips upside down! We’ve been playing basketball at the park almost every night and I’m getting pretty good! I even beat Randy and HORSE this week! 

BABYMOON 2K18

March 22, 2018 — Leave a comment

So a few months ago, Randy and I started talking about if we should go on a “babymoon” type of trip before little boy arrives. We debated San Francisco, Seattle, and even Washington D.C.

Randy, of course, is already the cutest dad EVER. He said he’d love to go on a little getaway, but he also wanted to save our money to take our little man to Disneyland or cool places after he was here. MY HEART.

Also, I got diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, and was pretty grumpy about the idea of traveling to a fun, new city and not being able to go to any restaurant or try any treat.

SO, we opted to do a little babymoon/staycation at the Little America. We stayed at the Little America on our wedding night and have gone back for anniversaries and things, and we absolutely love it. We love downtown, we love exploring our own city, we love all of it!

So, Friday we went and met our pediatrician (who I’m really excited about!) had a diabetes friendly lunch at Zuppas, and went to check into the Little America.

We spent Friday shopping, hitting up Guitar Center so Randy could jam out, had a little stop at the Instacare (I won’t share the story as it wasn’t a big deal, but it was Randy not the baby, and he’s fine.) There was live music in the lobby and we stopped and listened to a REALLY good singer and guitarist, we were really impressed! Then we cuddled up in our room, watching movies and talking and making plans for our little family.

Saturday we had breakfast in bed (our customary tradition) and we were off for more shopping, strolling around Salt Lake, going to a movie, just enjoying being together.

I didn’t go over my blood sugar numbers ONCE on this trip (hallelujah!) so we decided to head to Last Course and get a small treat for me to have a couple bites of. We got the peanut butter pie and it was BOMB (not as good as the glamping s’more in my opinion, but still amazing) and we decided to walk. It was Saint Patrick’s Day and we were the ONLY people on the street that weren’t totally wasted. It was SO funny to walk around all these people dressed in green, running into the streets, just generally being ridiculous.

Sunday we slept in, then headed to Eva’s Boulangerie for brunch. It was sincerely one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. Eggs Benedict and organic greens and it was out of this world!

We headed home after that, but Randy started spring break on Monday, so babymoon wasn’t over!

Monday I got into nesting mode while Randy went to his new kickboxing gym (if anyone is interested, let me know. Randy is OBSESSED with the gym and the boxing/kickboxing classes he gets to go to!)

I cleaned and organized, we washed all of little man’s new clothes, and went and got his crib! His room is pretty much put together which is CRAZY. I feel like I’m doing things before I’m supposed to, but I’m paranoid and busy and want everything ready for when he shows up:)

Tuesday I went into the office, but that didn’t mean babymoon was over! Randy and I went to the Jazz game on Tuesday night. We had AMAZING seats and had the best time. We lost a heartbreaking game, but it was still so fun. It’s crazy that in just under 2 months, it won’t ever be just us again. We’ve been so lucky to get to do so many amazing things together, just us. But I can’t wait to see what our life will be like once our little dude arrives.

30 Week Bumpdate

March 15, 2018 — Leave a comment
30 Week Bumpdate:

Symptoms: My back is hurting more, and it’s still so impossible to breathe because little dude is taking up all my room! 
Sleep: Sometimes I’m incredibly tired, sometimes I’m super energized! It’s so random! 
Baby is: Doing great! Moving around and he had the cutest moment with his dad yesterday, it seriously was like he knew it was Randy and so he kept bumping him and rolling around.
Gender: BABY BOY!
Dad is: Fantastic! He’s been helping me make sure I eat the right things and get the right exercise. It’s awesome.
Mom is craving: Random things random days, most of which I can’t eat! No fun! 
Funny things this week: The week dragged on in some ways, and flew by in other ways! We saw our diabetes education doctor and got more specific information about what I can and can’t eat. I’ve been pricking my finger which isn’t my favorite. There are worse things! So far my GD numbers have all been going. I have found out that rice is off the menu! It has made my blood sugar go too high both times I have had it. So unfortunately for me (and for poor Randy!) no more rice meals for the next 10 weeks!
 

Huge Pregnancy News and 29 Week Bumpdate

March 8, 2018 — Leave a comment

We’ve had a little bit of a crazy week over here. Last week I went in to do my 1 hour glucose test. And I didn’t pass, but just barely. I was really worried but tried not to be. I looked up lots of stuff online that said most people who don’t pass the first test, especially by a small margin, fly through the longer one. 

So I went into take the long, dreaded 3 hour test. It honestly wasn’t as bad as people say, the drink isn’t good and burned my throat, and it made me feel a little sick, but it wasn’t bad. I brought work and a book and the three hours passed with no problem. 

I got a call a few days later from my doctor, confirming that I was in fact diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. 

I was in absolute shock. I had looked up all the risk factors, age, weight, family history, and I didn’t have any of them. My grandparents have diabetes, but the risks are only if your parents or immediate family members do. And none of my immediate family members have it. 

I instantly started feeling guilty, thinking about all the candy I had eaten during my pregnancy. But my doctor was also surprised, and hadn’t thought it would be an issue for me. I was told this was the most common pregnancy complication, and that while there are risk factors, there is no way to know who will get it. Someone can have every single risk factor and not get it, and someone who has no risk factors can get it. It just has to do with your body and hormones and how being pregnant affects your ability to produce insulin. 

I wasn’t sure what to do with this information and was freaked out. 

It’s been a week of me going crazy on the internet, Randy telling me not to go crazy on the internet, doctor appointments and pharmacy visits and learning how to prick my finger. The rest of this pregnancy involves a pretty strict diet (including making sure you’re eating a specific amount of carbs all during the day, it’s actually pretty nuts), making sure I’m eating at the right times, checking my blood sugar levels, filling out my homework sheet to document my levels, and more. It’s not something I thought I’d be dealing with, and I have to say I’m a little bummed I can’t be like most pregnant women and indulge in my pregnancy cravings. But I’m so grateful for doctors, for learning about this and having a team of professionals who all want to help me get our little dude here safely. 

I have been really lucky with this pregnancy so far, I haven’t felt too sick, our little guy has been healthy and so have I. So if this is what I get to deal with, that’s fine with me. 

29 week bumpdate –

Symptoms: Little man is still crowding my lungs which is interesting! 
Sleep: I am sleeping better depending on the night, I still am dying for naps in the afternoon which is so unlike me, but it’s good to get that rest! 
Baby is: Doing so good! We meet with his potential pediatrician next week and are getting all the little things we still need all finalized.
Gender: BABY BOY!
Dad is: Seriously my rock. With all the drama of being diagnosed with GD I have been a basket case. Randy has been really sweet and constantly reminds me not to worry.
Mom is craving: Nothing, I think being diagnosed with GD made me really freak out and now I’m not wanting to eat anything at all! 
Funny things this week: This week was a lot harder, but it’s still so worth it knowing our little guy will be here soon. He makes all the hard things better! 

Bumpdate Week 28

February 27, 2018 — Leave a comment
Symptoms: I can’t breathe! Little dude is totally crowding my lungs so I can’t walk around without losing my breath. It makes me feel totally out of shape, which is hilarious.
Sleep: I’m still tired! Of course – haha. I hear the 3rd trimester is the one filled with being tired and uncomfortable, so I’m prepping myself for that.
Baby is: A mover, we feel him rolling over all the time. He doesn’t kick me a lot which is nice, just moves or rolls or bounces around. 
Gender: BABY BOY! I have already gotten so many cute outfits for him and he’s going to be the best dressed dude ever!
Dad is: Amazing! He’s been crazy busy with school and is still wonderful. He teases me about random cravings, but he’s the best.
Mom is craving: Sugar which is NOT GOOD hahaha.
Funny things this week: We had fun shopping and hanging out with friends. We can see little guy moving which is super freaky and fun. I had to do my glucose test (not sure if I passed yet or not, cross your fingers!) and the sugar rush gave me a not fun headache! 

Bumpdate 27 Weeks

February 20, 2018 — Leave a comment

Symptoms: My back hurts like crazy which is NO fun at all! 
Sleep: I am SO tired all the time! I had a breakdown on the floor laughing that turned into crying because I was SO tired.
Baby is: Moving around and around and I love it. Sometimes it’s super uncomfortable but I wouldn’t change it for anything.
Gender: BABY BOY! We set up his bassinet this week and it’s feeling more and more real all the time! 
Dad is: now 24! We celebrated his birthday and it was a blast, he can’t wait to take little man to Guitar Center next year! 
Mom is craving: Everything all the time haha!
Funny things this week: Little guy loved hanging out at Guitar Center and hearing all the music. We also went to Top Golf for Randy’s birthday and I beat EVERYONE! It was a pretty triumphant day! 

Love Day

February 15, 2018 — Leave a comment

I have been SO bad at blogging lately! I’ve been good at doing “bumpdates” about baby because I’m obsessed with him, but other blogging I’m seriously slacking. My love month turned into 3 measly posts!

But all of that is OK!

I’ll post a life update right after this, promise.

But basically I want to talk about love because yesterday was the day filled with love.

I just have to pinch myself sometimes because I am so lucky to love, and be loved, by such an amazing person. Randy is seriously the best person I have ever known. He has given me this beautiful life and I wouldn’t change a thing about it. Of course, our marriage and our life isn’t perfect. But that’s part of what I love about it. I love facing hard things with Randy. I love comforting each other on crazy or bad days.

I’m absolutely obsessed with the way Randy is so goofy and cuddly in the mornings. I adore how his favorite food is Japanese Ramen and how we make it several times a week. I can’t get enough of his endless rants about music and bands and love how he is always trying to educate me on these very important matters. I could listen to him tell stories forever.

Yesterday we woke up early and had some pastries in bed, I got Randy a watch (a little Valentine tradition) and he got me some BEAUTIFUL earrings and a makeup bag I have been dying to have, and of course some flowers.

We went to Corbins Grille and had amazing steak and lamb (even though they brought Randy the wrong potatoes, they ended up being DELICIOUS).

It was the chill, romantic last Valentine’s Day with the two of us that I wanted. I’m thrilled that next year we’ll have our little man here with us and I couldn’t be more excited about that.

Happy love day, loves.

Where To Change Your Name After You Get Married

February 13, 2018 — 3 Comments

Congratulations on getting married! But then, comes the not fun part. I have so many friends who have issues years after they get married because they forgot to change their name one place or another. It can be so difficult to know that you got all the places necessary!

Many people choose not to change their name, and that’s great. For people who do want to change their last name, here’s a list of things you need to know and places you need to go!

1. Get a copy of your marriage license from the county office. You usually get a certified copy with your original, but you can also purchase additional copies if needed. Make sure you keep it somewhere safe!

2. Take your marriage license and old photo ID to the DMV to get a new license. Some places will also require a form and reprint fee, others won’t.

3. Take your marriage license and a photo ID to the Social Security Office. I also brought my old Social Security Card, and filled out the change of name forms beforehand (https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf).

4. Passport. This was HUGE and I almost had an issue. Some people suggest just booking travel tickets in your old name until your passport expires, but I don’t recommend that. I flew in the US and then international on the same trip and had to book my tickets in the right name, or it wouldn’t match my driver’s license. This website has all the forms you have to fill out (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/change-correct.html)

5. Post office. I put my new name on my Change of Address form when I had my mail forwarded from USPS. If you don’t need a Change of Address, just call your post office and see what they require.

6. Banks. I was able to go online and change my name for nearly all of my banks and credit cards, and they sent new cards to me. One bank required I go in and sign paperwork, which was easy. You just provide your new ID.

7. Insurance. Just hop online to make sure your insurance company has your correct name.

8. Work. I needed to let my work know that my name was changing so they could update payroll information.

9. Email. I got a new email address and have my old address forward to the new one. My old email address has become my “junk” email where I sign up for silly promotions or coupons or things, and I use my new one with my new name everywhere else.

Let me know if I’ve forgotten any important places for name changes, or if you have any tips or tricks!

Bumpdate 26 Weeks

February 13, 2018 — Leave a comment

Symptoms: My teeth sensitivity is gone – hallelujah! My back and muscles hurt, especially if I’ve done a lot during the day, so that’s not fun. 
Sleep: It’s getting a little uncomfortable and little dude likes to hang out low which makes laying down not so fun! 
Baby is: Moving around like a MANIAC. Yesterday he kicked me SO hard I seriously stood up out of my chair and said “WHAT THE” in the middle of my office hahaha. It was pretty ridiculous.
Gender: BABY BOY! We have SO many darling little boy clothes, I can’t stand it!
Dad is: Working on a huge project this week but still has time to help me do anything I need.
Mom is craving: Pasta, but I don’t know if that’s the baby or just me being normal hahaha.
Funny things this week: We can see little guy move and he kicks things off my stomach like my phone or computer, which is hilarious. I love seeing him move around but Randy says it’s like the movie Alien! We can’t tell if it’s a foot or a hand or anything specific, but it’s still fun. Randy and I also can’t agree on names! We both have a few that we like, but Randy is picky about names and some that I love, he doesn’t love! So we’ll see how that goes! 

25 Week Bumpdate

February 6, 2018 — Leave a comment

Symptoms: The most RANDOM symptom has popped up this week! A couple of my front teeth are SO sensitive to heat! They will hurt like crazy if I eat something hot, and I have to take a swig of water to cool them down. It’s so strange.
Sleep: I feel pretty tired a good chunk of the time, but I’m getting enough sleep and my back is hurting less and less. It’s not always comfortable, but we are good! 
Baby is: The size of a prairie dog! Which made me laugh. We had an ultrasound yesterday and he looked SO cute, we saw his little face and I feel like I already know him so well. At our 20 week appointment they told us his stomach was a little small, and my placenta was a little low, so we had a follow up to make sure everything looked normal. Little man did GREAT and had a full, normal sized stomach, and my placenta had zipped up to where it needed to go. Dude had his legs crossed over his head and his arm behind his back in what looked like a super uncomfortable position, but it was so cute. He moves ALL the time and I love it.
Gender: BABY BOY! 
Dad is: Invincible! He’s such a great helper doing all the things I can’t, or don’t want to do. 
Mom is craving: Not anything specifically which is strange! 
Funny things this week: We’ve gotten more settled into our new place and my new job which is awesome! I’m forgetting EVERYTHING and having major pregnancy brain. I’m also getting to a weird place where I can’t put on my socks and random, funny things like that!