The Camera Adds Ten Pounds...So Do Babies

Week 29 is here and going by quickly! Last week I had my glucose screening and...I failed. This added a little more stress to my life but my doctor didn't seem too concerned. Because I failed the first test I had to do the 3 hour GTI test. Instead of drinking 50 g. of glucose I had to fast and then drink 100 g. of glucose testing my blood every hour for three hours; not the greatest way to spend my Saturday morning. The results were good and passed by a land slide. We figured they just drew my blood too early the first time not giving me time to process all of that sugar.

Now that I am past 28 weeks I have to start tracking the baby's movement everyday; they even gave me a handy dandy chart to do it with. As soon as she moves ten times in an hour I can mark off the chart and don't have to worry about it the rest of the day. No worries thus far with her movements though, she's wild! It usually only takes her ten to fifteen minutes to move that much. She likes her space for sure. Andy rested his head on my stomach the other day and she started kicking him very violently. Her craziest times are around 5:00 am and after 9:00 pm till about 11:00. If this is the schedule she keeps after she is born, I think I could be ok with that.

Two and a half more months to go; its crazy to think about and sometimes scary but I know it will be worth it.

The Count Down Begins...Already

I'm almost 27 weeks along which starts the 3rd trimester and 7th month. All the warnings I've had saying, "just wait for the 3rd trimester..." are starting. I feel like a blimp! No more: bending down, sitting up without assistance, pre-pregnancy wardrobe, breathing, sleeping, or jumping out of the car. No more being comfortable. Period.

I think Andy's favorite entertainment is watching me try to bend over and pick something up. He stands and watches a minute laughing out loud until I get frustrated enough, and then he'll do it for me. My abs are officially shot now as I have to grab onto anyone and anything to sit up. I'm now down to one and a half dresses that fit and about 3 pairs of non maternity pants that I can still wear (with the belly band of course), and my shirts are getting VERY limited too. Thank you LaNice for Mommy shirts for Christmas!!!! Breathing is a task these days too. Because I'm so short there is nowhere for the baby to go except for into my diaphragm, lungs, and ribs (this was expected though). Sleeping is quite a sight too! By the time the baby comes there isn't going to be any room for Andy in our bed. Pillows are a life saver and the only way to be somewhat comfortable at night. There's the body pillow to keep my hips from hurting and to support my belly, pillow for my head, a pillow for my back, and then pillows for the same thing on the other side when I roll over. So high maintenance, I know. I now have to hold my breath and roll out of the car instead of jumping out like I normally do. I'm sure its hilarious to watch because I laugh at myself everytime. At first 9 months seemed like it was flying by, now I think its too long; I could be ok with 7 months. :)

Andy has been so patient! Yes he gets a good laugh out of me but he is so helpful and worried about me every minute of the day constantly asking, "how are you and Harlee?" going out of his way to make life easier in other ways. He is sooooo excited to be a dad and will be a great one. Every night he talks to my belly telling her good night and that he loves her and that he is the smartest human alive so she should always listen to him. He is ready for her to come, however, I think he is even more nervous for labor and delivery than me! haha

As I complain about my incapablilities I have to stop and think of what the outcome will be. Looking at her tiny clothes folded up on the shelf ready to be worn or her tiny pink sandals, and the ultrasound pictures and video, I know it will all be worth it. Knowing everything she and I have to endure to bring her into this world is a miracle and makes me love her that much more. Its even more a miracle to think that the Lord trusts me with her. Approximately 93 days is all...I can't wait!

Thank You P90X!

Andy got the work out program P90X for Christmas. I'm a fan...

Before

And After

Rewind To 2009

Another year has come and gone and a new decade has begun. 2009 was a great year for us; here is a recap.

Our first babies

Sorensen Family Reunion-4th of July-Mud Volleyball Team

Drive in movie

Trip to Arizona

Park City-Groesbeck Family Reunion

Expecting a baby

Andy's 24th Birthday

Mesa Falls

Trip to Jackson Hole-Conference Weekend

Halloween

New Nephew Ethan Carl Brown

Our baby girl-Harlee Deane Groesbeck-20 weeks

Christmas in Mapleton

Our 1st Anniversary

And Growing...

Here it is, week 24. The holidays obviously weren't very good to my waist line; lots of growing the last few weeks.

The baby has been growing and moving like crazy! The last few days she as been favoring the right side making my belly look a little lopsided and solid as a rock; she's also discovered my ribs. Let the games begin!

We Made It!

We made it to our one year anniversary!! The lady that made our wedding cake has a sweet deal where she makes another small cake for the 1st anniversary so we don't have to freeze the original cake and try choking it down.

This year has been a crazy but great year. One year down and an eternity to go.

Christmas Break

Christmas is my favorite time of year and this Christmas definitely didn't let me down. Tuesday, Andy and I went to Blackfoot to get our teeth cleaned. That night we open our gifts from my family. They spoiled us rotten! Wednesday morning we headed to Utah for the rest of the festivities. That night we went to the Festival of Lights with the whole family in Spanish Fork. The line was rediculously long but there were lots of cool lights.

Christmas Eve we played with the nieces; so much fun. This is Elli with "a baby in her tummy". She got up and did this right after I explained that the reason I have a big belly is because there is a baby in there. She is so funny!

We also played with playdough! Andy thoroughly enjoyed it!

On Christmas Eve every year it is a tradition in the Groesbeck family to join up with the Farsworth family for juevos rancheros and socializing. Boy were they good too! This year we added the Nativity to the events. Carl and Emilee we supposed to be Mary and Joseph but got tied up in other Christmas parties so Andy and I got to step in and play the parts. Here is the crew.

Chrismas morning we got up around 7:30, ate sticky buns, and opened presents. Again, spoiled rotten, even our baby got gifts and she's not even here yet.

During our stay in Utah I got to give Elli a little ballet lesson. We had lots of fun! We even got Andy to participate.

Sunday was Ethan's blessing and after lots of pictures and hugs it was time for us to head out. I'm working for the next few days trying to get a few hours in before school starts next week. The search for work for Andy is still in progress as he is off track next semester. We are crossing our fingers something work out.