NO PANTS SATURDAY!!!

This is all going to be a little too much for the men. Figured I'd give you a quick warning! lol I have spent the past 16 weeks trying to decide if I like being pregnant or not. I wanna scream NOOOOOO!!!!!!! But then my lil monkey starts kicking and it reminds me that I get to cuddle with him anytime I feel like it! awwwww Then he kicks me in the ribs and I wanna scream NOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Recently he has begun his decent into lower areas of my body. Crossing my legs doesn't work anymore. Everything is getting a bit puffier (like... I can't find my pelvic bone!). I use to lose feeling in my right leg... now I lose it in my left too. My veins everywhere are MASSIVE! My brain is so foggy I lose my waterbottle on a regular basis (and just about everything else ha). I can't focus very well and fireworks are constantly going off in my eyes!!! Multitasking... what's that?! They say try not to sleep on your back but my belly is getting so big I don't have sides to sleep on anymore! At least it feels that way. Dr. told me that it's not too big of a deal sleeping on my back but try and switch it up between bathroom breaks. ha. And I keep thinking 6 more weeks... *sigh*

Well in celebration of being ABSOLUTELY uncomfortably pregnant I have decided to spend the day with no pants! Well, I did wear some for when I checked the mail and when I was closing all the blinds lol. But the rest of the day... NO PANTS! Let me tell you how relieving this is! Not only do I NOT have to try and pull up my pants every second I don't have "situate" my situation everytime I sit down! Even sweat pants have been such a bother so don't even suggest those ha. The flipping draw string slides down my awkward shaped hips and annoys me! Literally! Oh... that too hasn't been as much of a deal either haha now I don't have bands pushing on my bladder along with the baby!! Of course he still is but I can't really do anything about that right now. To all the women reading this who are pregnant or may become pregnant... do not try this at home... when your dad is there. Or mom cuz things could get awkward. If you're married then let it all hang out girl cuz your man probably won't complain and if he does...make him go get you ice cream cuz that's soooo insensitive (and cuz he has been free from grabbing you tampons for the time being a little ice cream couldn't hurt)!

Anyways!! Had my 33wk appointment this week! Baby is measuring right at 33 weeks and heartbeat is still strong and healthy! I gained one pound in the past two weeks which my docter is still kinda concerned with. I saw a registered dietician on thursday and that was just about pointless. She asked me what I ate... I told her. She asked me how much water I consume... I told her. She asked if I smoke, drink, or do any drugs... nope. Asked how baby is checking out with docter... healthy and on track. Ok Kristen it was nice meeting you have a great day! ... ?? No advice? No critques? No you're eating well and drinking the right amount. Just continue. Ok... haha well I kinda knew that but all well! I also have to see a physical therapist next week cuz I might have a pinched disk?? Prego brain I can't remember what she called it. My back spasms and I lose feeling in my left leg. I got it in a mountain bike accident a couple years back and just figured it was a ciatic nerve issue but it's been getting worse since baby is getting bigger so hopefully we can get that fixed!

Well, I'm off to enjoy myself. Getting hungry excited to do a lil cooking freely... bahahaha
Have a wonderful Saturday!!!
Love always,
Kristen and lil meme

ps... why when I google images of pants does a picture of a old black guy come up?? no pants??

No Ranting this time... only happy thoughts ;)

This is lil meme at 30wks! Looks small but he is getting big! I can't cross my legs very well anymore lol and when I bend over a little it's funny to feel his bump touching my legs! or if I cuddle my knees up to my tummy when sleeping I can feel him poking around on me legs haha. It's so precious! I also love when he starts moving and people get excited and touch him while he is rolling around! He is so social! :D He is starting to be awake more often too. I can definitely tell when he is sleeping and not sleeping now. He still loves his food. Mostly candy and sweets ;) haha when he gets some he plays around LOTS! He also loves water. He makes me drink TONS! OH! And he has been trying to escape the past couple of days!!! He STRETCHES out as far as he can and it feels like he is gonna wrip right outta there! OUCHY! It hurts sooo bad hahaha. And he also tries to move my ribcage out of the way. I'm nervous by the way he is growing he might actually be able to before he comes out! Oh gee... I have another doctor appointment tomorrow. I reweighed myself today and the scale said I gained 4.5lbs in 2wks so HOPEFULLY!!! that's what the doctor's scale reads in the morning because he has LOTS of growing to do before he comes out. (This was confirmed! ;) I gained 5lbs in two weeks! I hope it was all baby weight and not my butt cuz my butt definitely got a lil bigger :/ haha)


PEDI TIME WITH MOMMY AND ALYSSA!!!
Thursday September 8th



This is my mommy me and Alyssa soaking our feet in some hot water! MMMMM it felt REALLY good!

This is the pic I can't post on facebook ;) lol but they said I could blog it! We are happy with our newly soft feet and about to paint them up!


BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!! (cute colors huh?!)

*sigh* ooo la la!!!! I think we all have the same feet hahaha


BEAUTIFUL NEW COLORS!!!! YAY!!! And of course the froggie shoes had to join us! Haha

WEEKEND WITH MY MOST FAVORITE MAN JOSH!!! (well favorite besides my daddy of course ;) haha) a brief recap...
Friday-Sunday 9-11

I got there friday night! It was wonderful finally getting to see him and cuddle him and hold his hand! :D Long distance can be hard cuz I can't have him every second I want him but for the little time I do get him makes up for the times I don't! He seriously is ABSOLUTELY amazing! On Saturday we went out to breakfast together... yummy... then he took me to the fair. Which was SOOO exciting one because I was really bummed I missed Idaho's Western Idaho fair :/ and two because I still got to see all the animals and mostly because I got to be there with him! Saturday night we got to go out to dinner with one of my favorite friends! Amber Chamberlain! and her hubby Garrett and their precious new cargo Bethany! :D We spent a couple hours catching up eating and telling funny stories haha. LOVE AND MISS THEM TONS ALREADY!! On Sunday we got up early and went and watched a lot of football with some friends. :D We ate delicious food and napped a little then more football! Then went back to his place watched more football and cuddled til we fell asleep. It was an extremely relaxing and rejuvenating weekend. I adore that boy more than he knows ;)!

It's crazy already a week went by! I'm almost 32wks! That's 8 months! That is wierd to me. I still have a ton of things to do before he makes his entrance. Luckily some of my energy is starting to come back. Today it's not but that's probably cuz it's saturday lol. I have one of my baby showers tomorrow and I'm sooo excited for it! A HUGE THANK YOU!!! To Jennifer and Krystal for braving out the planning for it! You two are seriously amazing! I love you both so much! I'm suppose to be being productive right now but I figured I'd finish this off really quick and THEN do something haha. hmmm.... Sorry it took so long to post. Miss and love you all!!!
Have a great Saturday!!!
Love Longer Than Forever,
Kristen and lil meme ;)

Small Victories...

1. I survived wearing maternity jeans.

2. I managed to sleep 6hrs in one night.

3. I cried A LOT but managed to work through my emotions alone without making myself or someone else crazy ;) well for the most part haha

4. My hair is long enough to braid.

5. I started a journal.

6. I learned how to control my heartburn! Well as much as possible haha

7. Got a nice prego belly comment without crying and hugging the stranger!

8. Made a list of things to look for in preterm labor so I dont call the drs every other hour.

9. Found classes to prepare for little mans!

10. Made this list!!!

It's REALLY easy to feel down these days... Life is changing as I know it... The path I choose is no longer about me. The decisions I make don't only affect me. The good bad and evil in my life is also my sons. The people I choose to keep in my life or to let out of my life effects not only me but him. I'm willing to make sacrifices for him no matter how much they hurt or dont! I dont know whats a right way nor a wrong. I DO know we are lucky though. We have an amazing family that will always be a positive impact. We live in a safe clean community with family and friends that will also be a positive influence. I have Josh who has helped keep me level headed and outta the clouds. So meme and I aren't alone by any means but sometimes its easy to feel that way. Sometimes... Like tonight... there are four other people in my house but no one to talk to. No pitty party please ;) lol thats why i'm glad I have this blog and now my journal! Once its out and pondered its way easier for me to overcome. I have more important things to really worry about ha. But the point in this was to help me remember... The small victories are where I should put more of my focus! :) ya its hard... It never will be easy but it won't get easier thinking about how hard it is!! Anyways... I needed to get that out. Good night all! Love you! Go BSU!!

Love always,

Kristen and my lil meme

You Know what this means....

You see those leaves... this means fall is coming... do you know what happens this fall... MY SWEET LIL MEME JOINS US IN THE WORLD!!! :D Yes... the sight of those leaves made me cry my eyes out with excitement! Being pregnant SUCKS but knowing in the end I'll have his sweet little fingers, nose, elbows, toes, knees, eyes, shoulders, tummy, head... I'll have him ALL it makes it all soo worth it. I'm scared out of my mind because I don't know what to expect! I just know sometime within the next 76 days (later rather than sooner ;) he has some time to bake hehe) I will get to hold him! And cuddle him and feed him and change his oil slicks ;) haha baaaahhhh the excitement never ends! haha



This is me and my lil meme. This dress my lovely sister Britnie let me borrow! I don't really fit much and I'm mentally distraught whenever I look at maternity clothes (whether they are adorable or horrendous haha). :( She also blessed me with lots of those too but I'm working to postpone the maternity clothes period AS LONG AS POSSIBLE! As long as I'm comfortable and meme is safe why not right?! I'm REALLY pushing it with the rubber band technique in the jean shorts ;). Thank heavens it's summer and dresses are holding up just nicely!

So, I have recently noticed that when you're pregnant... and finally look pregnant in my case! People feel they are entitled to say to you whatever the they want! Strangers and people who know you. So, I compiled a couple of comments from friends family and a couple of wonderful ladies from my November Mommies board. Just to give you all a heads! Here are a couple things you should NEVER say to a pregnant woman!:

Kristen 29wks 2dys having a boy boise id:
NEVER ASK A PREGNANT WOMAN IF SHE IS KEEPING HER BABY! I had a lady in target confront me and ask me how far along I was then realized I wasn't wearing a wedding ring and asked if I was keeping it?? When I said yes she scolded me on how selfish I was! I sadly didn't yell nor slap her ha. But left so upset! Seriously?! You don't know me lady it's none of your business whether I'm keeping it or not! I was so emotionally distraught I ended up buying a fake ring and wore that one for a while! Then my boss let me borrow one that looks more "Wedding ring"ish. It's a lil too big for now so I'm wearing my sweet sixteen ring til I get swollen. haha I don't wear the ring out of embarrassment because I'm FAR FROM THAT! I just wear it so I can dodge the question and all the other rude comments strangers like to come up with. Lets just say it's for their own sake ;) haha

Debra 29.4 weeks in tennessee said:
That's horrible that she said that but I kinda had the same thing happen my first I was single and all the lady's would ask oh wheres the father? I would tell them I don't know I'm stuck at work! Then they would get quiet lol! Stupid old ppl! But with this one it just annoys me that at work my male coworkers will make puking noises when they know I have thrown up!pisses me off.

Amber Chamberlain Mom of one girl Preston, Idaho: "Are you sure it's his? Was it planned? Wow you sure there is just one in there? I was sick the whole nine months good luck! Get the sleep you can now!"

Lauren from arkansas and 28w 2d having a girl! said:
Mine would have to be comments on what I am doing wrong as a pregnant female. Just because you ran four miles every day until you went into labor and never ate anything the slightest bit unhealthy doesn't mean I am a horrible mother if I don't do the same.

An anonymous mom from my Nov. Board said:
"your lives are going to change drastically" "you aren't going to sleep for a long time" Those are the best pieces of advice people can come up with? Thank you, I had no clue on those!

Candi Mom of 2 Boise Id said:
Never say!!! "At least your weight has an excuse now."

Another anonymous mom from my Nov. board said:
"you think you're in pain now? Just you wait!" or the classic "are you sure there's just one in there??" yes I am fricking sure, so is my midwife and 3 ultrasound technicians as well!! I also love "you look so well!" thanks, coz I feel like crap... Constantly!!

Marquisha 31wks having a boy said:
I know I have been asked that a lot of times then I asked them" why are they so worried about it?" also that they have no right asking me questions about my personal life then I'd walk away like nothing happened while that person is left in line looking stupid in front of everybody oh i make sure that everyone hears me loud and clear when i say things like that to noisy people i don't like or have that feeling where they think their better than me.




As an update on how lil meme is doing! This is him...isn't he sweet?? ;) hehe!!! We had a doctors appointment this morning which went VERY well. We got a lot of our questions answered so that was very nice! She did mention that at this point she is starting to worry about my weight gain (well lack thereof :(), then measured him and said he is still growing like he should! But gave me the go to mow down on some Ice Cream! :D I'm soooo ok with that! haha Also, we checked his heartbeat. He got curious with what was poking him and he kicked her machine!! It was SOOO adorable! We are pretty sure we heard a "hi-ya!" Heartbeat is strong and healthy! We also agreed on how I would prefer labor to go. I want to go as long as I can without an epideral and if at all possible have him without it but we are all in agreement that if I turn out to be a big wuss then an epideral it is! No harm no foul! He still doesn't have a name which is ok! I REALLY like Sawyer at the moment! And Marshal! But names keep coming up that I like so I don't have my mind completely set on just one! We will see! Luckily we don't have to have it completely decided on until he is coming! Which will hopefully be another eight weeks at least... holy hanna... eight weeks. umm I should probably go do some studying! There is lots to learn about babies!!! Sleep well you all!!
Good night!
Kristen and lil meme

Oh the randomness of my mind...

This post may not be as exciting as my past have been but I thought it would be interesting to save all my random thoughts throughout the day and post them! It was actually pretty interesting! I forgot I wrote some of it down and it makes me giggle going through it again! haha enjoy! :D

Oh my goodness he is sooo sweet! (I'm sure I was doing a little blushing ;) haha)

'I don't want to!!!' Yes I'd love to! 'smile big...'

Ewww I wonder if I remove the green part if it's still fine to eat?

Gosh you creep me out!!! ugh

hahaha ahhhh I forgot I did that.

Yes ok now GET OVER IT!

mmm My deodorant smells good.

EEE I need to shave my legs. Mmm a warm bath sounds nice..

Oh know I forgot the ring!!
Your laugh makes me soo happy!

Crap please don't knock out your teeth!

Ooo that's shiny! I want THAT one!

PLEASE don't talk to me.

Awww you're the cutest pregnant girl EVER! I hope I'm that cute when I'm that big!

Owp... I'm hungry

Goodness I LOVE how happy you make me!!
How did I get so lucky?
Oh gosh... you're talking to me. Boo!

Oh not you too! Go away!

Wow that lady was sooo nice!

OOOO someone upset the WRONG person hahaha!!

Hmm this tshirt doesn't look good enough to go there?? All well. 
hahaha ahhh Expeditions bring back funny memories.
Hot dogs huh? lol awwww

I wonder what you're wearing? hmm I ask too much boo.

Ew that spider picture gives me the CREEPS!

2:45 needs to come faster. I want to play!

Awww I have never actually felt that before. I love that feeling.


Ya that's about all I recorded for today. Other than that I weighed myself again today. I usually do it at least five times a week at the same time during the day using the same scale always just so It's more accurate... I lost 1/2 a pound since my last appointment. :( I don't understand!! I have been eating more. We skipped our workouts this weekend AND usually when I don't sleep well I gain weight?! ugh I'm frustrated. See a person who is about average weight should gain between 25-35lbs during pregnancy as a HEALTHY weight gain. 7-8lbs is Baby 7-8lbs is blood and fluid increase 1-3lbs is breast increase 4-8lbs is fat stores 1-2lbs is placenta and 2-5lbs is uterus increase.... I have gained 5! well losing that 1/2 is now 4.5lbs. HE IS DEFINITELY growing... but I'm not sure why I'm not gaining weight?! I asked my OB about it and she said he is healthy and growing and I shouldn't worry but underweight gainers are at risk for preterm labor and small birth babies... I WANT HIM TO BE HEALTHY!!! I don't understand. I eat a lot! WHERE IS IT GOING?! Probably going to have to start eating every hour :(. More healthy fat. *sigh* better hit the coloring books! ooo or! Lately whenever I smell dog food I get obnoxiously hungry! I'm gonna go get me sniff on ;) lol WISH ME LUCK!

Loving you all!!!
Kristen and lil meme

Do not judge me nor sympathize me!!!

k... so First off hehe The top picture is me now at 28wks3dys. The bottom one is from the night I found out about him at 18wks. :D Now they say because we discovered him late we don't REALLY know how far along I am so I could be dead on or two weeks off. Again my current due date is Nov. 15th. But in ten weeks that's how much he has grown!!! Atta babe! :D

Mmmm today was not very nice to me. I didn't sleep much last night. He is kinda starting to behave inside me during the night but he has gotten so big ANY position is uncomfortable. Plus he calls for so much water that I'm swelling and DYING of thirst all day and night so I go through at least 3 16oz glasses of water from the time I lay down to the time I wake up. So I'm peeing almost every hour! I tried REALLY hard to go a night without drinking water so I could skip the bathroom but that didn't workout because I got so thirsty I couldn't sleep. Then woke up dehydrated and dizzy. Which is TOTALLY not ok at this stage especially because it can cause preterm labor :/. When I was younger I got hospitalized for dehydration so I have discovered I dehydrate WAY easier than most people...so before I was pregnant I was constantly drinking water...now even though I'm not sure it was possible I drink triple what I use to! haha I would drink til my pee was clear! Now it takes more to make it clear! Crazy! Anyways so tons of water all day and night.

IT'S A BOY!!!! Yes I just posted the first pic of his junk on the internet! ;) shhhh!!! Don't tell him!


This is his beautiful healthy SPINE!



Here is his arm! I like to think that's a thumbs up ;)!



This is my lil man at our 20wk appointment! hehe I love his sweet lil nose! :D



This is his sweet foot! hehe Looking like he might have long toes like his mommy ;)




Well... me and this sweet ball of joy are heading to bed! Thanks for letting me rant to you! lol and for letting me share his sweetness hehehe

Goodnight all!!! Love you!!
Kristen and lil meme

Oh and it's love...

I'm so in love! haha I'm 28 wks today! He is growing ridiculously fast and I can already tell he has soooo much personality! He LOVES loud things! Whenever I'm in a room full of people talking he tries joining the conversation haha he even dances during all the concerts I have taken him to. He likes to eat... typical boy... haha it's routine that he moves 30 minutes after I eat. Sometimes sooner. My last appointment was to check my gluclose tolerance. I haven't gotten my results back so I'm guessing I passed ha. He likes to play with my rib cage too. Not the most comfortable thing at 3am haha I'm sure by the way he is growing he is gonna break one of them! I have learned to block it but it's hard to stay on top of it when I'm sleeping haha.

This video is of him rolling around after I ate. He is enjoying sourdough bread and kiwi. It was taken from my phone so if it's kinda hard to see watch the right side! You'll see some of his Ninja jabs ;).

Now... in the begining I did have pregnancy symptoms but I just kept relating it all to something else. I'd throw up one morning and just think "hmmm that glass of wine REALLY got to me" or "I just chugged that water WAY too fast" I was tired ALL the time! I just thought it was because of all the stress and never having free time to myself. I would sleep through my alarm clock which baffled me! I couldn't be around weird smells for too long. Easy fix though just leave the area. haha I had the craziest mood swings! Which again just related it to the lack of sleep. I cried randomly (not actually out of the ordinary for me but it was more often ;)) And it goes on and on. All in all in about a two month period I took four pee sticks and all came out negatively! So, I finally scheduled an appointment at the dr.s to figure out what was going on! They took a blood test and it was positive!



That video was taken at my last appointment. I was 27wks1day and measuring a week ahead. BIG MAN!!! But yes indeed that's his strong and BEAUTIFUL heartbeat beeeheee!!!

In the begining when I was unaware of his sweet prescence I was constantly working out. I lost about 5lbs in all and then didn't gain any until a week after I found out about him! I kept saying why is my stomach growing!!! My trainer said it was my diet and to make sure I was eating six small healthy meals a day! I thought I was! Except I was more hungry than normal ;) haha. I have as a total only gained 5lbs. My doctor said it was fine though because he is definitely growing at the rate he needs to be. My current cravings are laffy taffy... yum and caramel apples! hahaha I have been having good and bad days. Some days I have tons of energy others I have near to none. Mood swings are still bad haha... My poor boyfriend! haha I try to keep it calm but sometimes I'm not very good at it... he is amazing... mmmhmmm!!! hehe Anyways... me and my lil guy have gotta head to bed. I'll post more of our adventures soon. Feel free to e-mail text or comment any questions!!! I'll post answers in my next post! or if you wanna keep it personal let me know and I will. Love you all...

Goodnight
Kristen and lil meme