My lil family of 3

6 weeks

2012-02-02T09:30:00.001-07:00

I had my 6 week appointment yesterday && everything is golden. Plus I only have 6.4 pounds to lose! I cannot believe it's been 6 weeks since my miss ella came into this world. She is growing right before my eyes and I am enjoying every moment of this stage. Because we all know it will go by way too fast and she will be crawling before I know it. She has definetly got some cheeks on her now and a double chin. She got it from her mama & daddy, we loved our food...& so doe's she :)

We go in next for her 2 month appointment! Which I am dreading because she will have to get her shots.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Welcome to the world beautiful

2012-01-28T15:21:00.001-07:00

Here are some of miss Ella's newborn pictures...(although she was 3 weeks old) She did pretty well, once I gave her the tata here and there. And despite the fact she peed on mama twice and daddy once :)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

My new "mommy do"

2012-01-21T10:56:00.000-07:00

My inspiration

My new do

I am so glad I did it. It is so much easier to do & the hubbs loves it :)
yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Post Pregnancy

2012-01-20T10:17:00.000-07:00

Almost a month out, only 7 pounds to lose! I had some requests for my "post belly picture." So here you go :)

Don't mind my awesome nursing bra

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Happy 1 Month baby girl

2012-01-18T11:51:00.002-07:00

Dear Elliana Rose,
My princess. My angel. My world.

We had your 1 month appointment yesterday.

You are in the 3%
You weigh 6 pounds 9 ounces
You are now 20 3/4 inches long
You love to look at the lights
You smile when nonnie plays peek-a-boo with you
You do tummy time, and have rolled over twice.
You love to stretch from your fingertips to your toes.
You are so strong and lift your head
We are still working on sleeping at nighttime (hope this happens sooner than later)
You only cry when you are hungry, and when you are hungry there is no messing around :)
You are starting to notice things and smile a lot more
We had your "newborn" pictures done. You did not like being naked & peed on mommy twice and daddy once.
You have mommy's olive coloring, you'll thank me for that later in life
You are a grunter in your sleep & when you eat
You love to be held
You love to stick your toungue out
You make the cutest faces. Kissy, where you pucker your lips together. Mad where your bottom lip quivers. Smiles, which melts my heart.
You love bathtime, but you hate putting lotion on

I can't believe you are 1 month today! Time has flown by and I love watching you grow (although I want you to stay little forever). You have only been in my arms for 4 weeks, but I cannot imagine life without you. You are so loved by so many people, especially mommy & daddy. You truly are the best gift from God and I am so thankful to call you my daughter. Happy 1 Month beautiful girl.

xoxoxox Mommy

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Life as I know it.

2012-01-06T09:13:00.001-07:00

We have had a rough start. Between having a c-section and recovering myself and adjusting to motherhood. I was dianosed with mastasis on Tuesday (January 3rd). So now I am on antibiotics for the next 14 days. I woke up with a fever and chills although I was burning up. I ended up waking up the hubbs to take my temperture (101.3) My left breast was burning hot, red & swollen. So we ended up going to the doctors where they confirmed that I had mastasis. Could anything go right?!

On a better note....We went in yesterday for Miss Ella's 2 week check up. It went really well since her 1 week check up, where I had a small melt down...I blame it on the raging hormones.

@Birth
Weighed: 5 pounds 10 ounces
Height: 18 inches

Going home
Weighed: 5 pounds 2 ounces
Height: 18 inches

1 week check-up
Weighed: 5 pounds 3 ounces
Height: 18 inches
Her jaundice level went from 10 when we left the hospital to 14.3
So we had to go back the next day to do more blood tests to make sure it wasn't rising. It went down to 14.1, so her pedi. said that was good news & she would just see us at her 2 week appointment.

2 weeks check-up
Weighed: 5 pounds 11 ounces, the most she has ever weighed.
Height: 19 1/2 inches
They didn't have to check her jaundice level!!
All 'n all her pedi. said she is a beautiful healthy baby girl!

Also she is so strong already. Even the nurses were surprised in the hospital. I started tummy time with her since she rolls & lifts her head up. On Wednesday (January 4.2011) we did some tummy time & she rolled over onto her back. Made mommy so proud!

But despite this bump in the road, my daughter is worth it all. Just taking it day by day and enjoying every moment with her, because she won't be this little for long.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Breast feeding

2012-01-02T08:45:00.001-07:00

So I am obviously a FTM and I have been told numberous things about breast feeding. I was told to pump not to pump. Pump every 2-3 hours, pump after she eats for about 5 minutes, pump for 15 minutes. So do I pump before she eats? Will she be getting milk when I breast feed her then? What about nighttime? Should I set an alarm and pump every few hours plus breast feed her? AHHHHHH If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears. I am so confused.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Post pregnancy

2011-12-31T11:38:00.006-07:00

So thanks to my pre-eclamsia, I ended up gaining 50 pounds this pregnancy. Although it was all h20 weight, I was still disappointed that it got that high. But my doctor said if I never got pre-eclamsia then I would have only gained 20-25 pounds, which makes me feel better :) When I went into the doctors (6 days after giving birth) I had already lost 20 pounds. I weighed myself yesterday (9 days after labor) and I have already lost 30 pounds!

10 days- 16 pounds left to lose
13 days- 14.8 pounds left to lose
17-days 12.2 pounds left to lose
21 days- 8.6 pounds left to lose

So I have weighed myself everyday and I guess it's gonna be these last 8 pounds I need to work off....not too bad! Can't wait to hit up the gym!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

The birth story of my Miss Elliana Rose

2011-12-29T11:46:00.001-07:00

Friday 12.16.11
We had our routine check-up appointment with the doctor that morning at 9AM. My BP was slightly high for me but everything else looked good...until my doctor checked me to see if I was dialating. Once he saw my poor swollen thighs, calves, feet and toes he asked if I was still working? I told him yes, and he quickily responded with, not anymore. You are on BEDREST...This was not music to my ears because I had planned to work until I was in labor. I am not one for sitting around not to do anything, especially with the holidays coming up.

As we were leaving my mom asked my doctor "what are my chances of making my EDD" (January 11th) he chuckled and said not very likely, she might be having this lil one by next week. A ton of emotions hit me at once. I was excited. I was scared. I was nervous. I was angry. It was starting to hit me that I could have this lil one sooner than planned. Was I ready? Would she be okay?

We then had to hang around so they could do some bloodwork on me. Once they drew 4 tubes of blood we headed home so I could be on house arrest aka bedrest. My bloodwork came back fine!

Sunday 12.18.11
I woke up not feeling 100% I had a headache that lingered with me all day long. My mom took my BP which was 155/106. She immediately called L&D where they intructed her to bring me in. I started balling in fear that I had pre-eclamsia and I was going to have to do an emergency c-section. So with tears in my eyes, the hubbs and I went upstairs to pack our hospital bags and to clean up, since we thought we would have our lil one that day...

I checked into L&D where they watched my blood pressure and they did some more bloodwork on me. After a few hours of laying there, my headache was allievated and the results of my bloodwork came back negative, so I was sent home with strict instructions to stay in bed.

Monday 12.19.11
I had a follow up appointment with the doctor that morning. Once again my blood pressure was high for me. He told me that I had early signs of pre-eclamsia. I was scared because I read results of this could be death for me and/or my baby. He sent us over to L&D once again where I spent the night as they watched over me. My blood pressure went down and they sent me home that morning.

By this time the hubbs and I were very anxious, because everyday was a waiting game and going back and forth to the hospital. But my doctor wanted to wait until I hit my 37 week atleast, which was in 2 days, that way my lil Ella would be considered "full term."

Wednesday 12.21.11
We had another check-up with my doctor at 8:30am that morning. Once again my BP was high and once again my doctor sent me to L&D. The hubbs had missed work for the last couple of days to stay by my side. So before we left the doctors office I asked what are the chances of him working that day? His reply was 0%, I think today is the day and he would come see us around lunch time.

So the hubbs and I headed to L&D once again...We were checked in to room #2. Once again I was hooked up to all these machines. I pretty much knew the rountine by this point :) So all I could do was lay there and wait until my doctor came to see me. He came in around 1:00 and gave us the different options we could do. I really had my heart set on a all natural vaginal birth and he told me it was still possible, but I would have to be put on mega-sulfate, which helps my BP from sky rocketing, but would cancel out my contractions, which I was having regularly on my own. They would also start a bag of pitocin in hopes to help progress my contractions, but most likely the mega-sulfate would cancel out the pitocin and my contractions. But we decided to give it a try.

Side effects of the mega-sulfate are feeling feverish, and symptoms like you have the flu. So the started pumping me full of fluids around 1:20pm and all we could do was wait to see if my contractions would progress.

The doctor came back in around 5:30pm to check if I had made any progress.....Nope! So he gave us some more options but we opted to press on for a few more hours with high hopes of changes.

He came back in around 8:00pm.....still no progress. He said we can keep going but this could take hours. By this point I did not feel well at all. I hadn't eaten anything all day and the symptoms of the mega-sulfate were really getting to me. I told him let's get this going and let's just do a c-section. (This was my last resort, but needed at this point) So he prepped his team and we headed to the operation room around 8:45pm with my mom and hubby by my side.

They had a hard time getting the medication in my back, since I was a little swollen and then I was all bones. So after what seemed like forever, success! My body immediately went numb from the shoulders down. It was the craziest feeling! They put up the blue curtain and began the surgery. I felt really nausious from the medication, which was normal. So all I could do was close my eyes and focus on breathing. The operation seemed fast to me because before I knew it, I could hear my little girl cry. The room cheered and I could hear them say she was born December 21, 2011 @ 21:21 (9:21pm)

The 1st time I held my little girl

She was taken to the nursery where the hubbs was able to give her a bath for the 1st time.

When she was born she didn't clear all the fluids from her lungs, so she had some troubles with her breathing. So she had to have some oxygen.

Once I had a few mintues to recover, I was taken into the nursery to see my lil one for the 1st time. She was absolutely beautiful. I was instantly in love and my eyes filled up with tears.

Although, we had a rough start and my labor did not go according to plan. I am so thankful that we were able to leave with Elliana on Christmas day. The perfect gift!
yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Swiss Chard (Week 37)

2011-12-19T11:17:00.002-07:00

::these fruit/veggie comparisons make no sense to me::
How far along are you? 37 weeks

How big is your baby girl? 6.3 lbs

How long is your baby girl? 19.25 inches

Do you have any stretch marks? No

Are you wearing maternity clothes? I like to just wear baggy clothes now adays, especially since I am on bed rest.

How are you sleeping through the night? I am sleeping better. Although I wake up and my whole left side is numb, since I can't turn easily.

What was the best moment this week? We ended up going to L&D yesterday (12.18.11) because we did an at home blood pressure test. It read 155/105. Which was a lot higher then my BP at my doctor's appointment on Friday, which it was 132/84. So we hurried and packed our hospital bag and was prepared to possibly come home with our baby girl. At first I was scared and started balling because I thought I was going to have to have a emergency c-section. Which I really want to have a natural vaginal birth. But I'll do anything for my lil one to be healthy.

When we arrived at L&D they hooked me up to a BP machine and hooked up some tests to hear her heartbeat. They took my BP a couple times after just resting and laying there for a minute. My BP was 117/74 and then 128/74. What a relief. The RN told me it's because I was sitting up when I took the at home BP, but we did the right thing by coming in. They ended up sending us home and I was put on total bed rest. This is going to be a long couple of weeks if she doesn't come soon....

But the best part was the RN told me that she is very active and her heartbeat was perfect. Just to hear my lil girl is strong and sounds perfect and is healthy was music to my ears.

Food cravings: Nothing really.

Movements? Tons of moving around.

Belly button? Still an innie...

What I miss? Being able to get up and do my normal activities.

Labor signs? Braxton hicks and a few contractions. Last time they lasted about 10 minutes, but haven't had any since then.

What I am looking forward to? Going to the doctors today, to find out more information.

Milestone? I am FULL TERM. Baby girl you are more than welcome to come whenever you are ready. Mommy and daddy can't wait to meet you.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Her letters...

2011-12-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

So I never posted pictures of her letter, that are above her crib. I want to keep her name a surprise for most people! So here is a sneak peek of one of her letter.

I am so glad I went with the white glitter letters, they really pop againest her "fashion gray" wall. I will post more pictures once we have her with all the letters :)

Can you guess her name?

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Finally her crib has arrived

2011-12-16T20:06:00.000-07:00

I ordered her crib about 9 weeks ago. Long story short it finally arrived today! The hubbs and one of my BIL assembled it and it completes her nursery. It is really starting to hit me now that I will be tucking my lil girl in her crib very soon. All we have to do is get carpeting in the floor and her nursery will be finished!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Bed Rest...

2011-12-16T13:36:00.000-07:00

I had my doctors appointment this morning where they took my blood pressure, group b strep test and checked to see if I was dialated. I thought I was in the clear to keep on working, until I told my doctor that I couldn't get my swelling down. He then asked me, "are you still working?" I replied "yes." Quicikly he responded by "not anymore..." He wants me to take it easy this weekend to see if we can get the swelling in my legs and toesies to go down. So I am offically on bed rest. For those of you who know me, this is not going to be easy for me to just rest. I have so much to do. I want to work, I want to clean, I want to go shopping, I want to go look at the lights, I have so many things I wanna do. I don't have time to just kick up my feet and relax......They took a few more blood samples and urine samples to make sure I don't have pre-eclampsia. I hope not.

We also pre-registered, so if she does decide to come then we are ready to just head to L&D. I also took a tour of L&D. It is starting to hit me and I am a ball of emotions today. I am sad because I really didn't want her to come around Christmas, because I want her to have her special day and I feel if it is around the holidays then non of her friends will make it to her birthday parties and her birthday will get lost in all the holiday bussel. I am getting nervous for labor. Not knowing what to expect scares me. Espeicaily since I am going to try and go all natural. Taking the tour hit me hard. I am anixous because I want to meet my daughter and just love on her. I am mad because I don't get to work until I go into labor. But if it's what is best for her then I will do anything.

....and I am so excited. I can't believe she is almost here. I can't wait to meet you baby girl and mommy and daddy love you so much. You can come whenever you are ready.
The doc says it's a good possibilty that I will not make it to January...

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Crenshaw Melon (Week 36)

2011-12-13T20:53:00.000-07:00

How far along are you? 36 weeks

How big is your baby girl? 6 lbs

How long is your baby girl? 20 inches

Do you have any stretch marks? Nope, & I hope it stays that way

Are you wearing maternity clothes? Yeah I am in my maternity pants leggings and bigger shirts

How are you sleeping through the night? I usually wake up around 4:00 and stay awake for an hour or two....

What was the best moment this week? My swelling is going down slowly

Food cravings: Chocolate

Movements? She is getting cramped up in ther :) so a lot of moving around rather than the punches/kicks. she is in my ribs a lot lately...not too fun

Belly button? Still an innie...

What I miss? Wine and being able to walk without the waddle.

Labor signs? Some braxton hicks, but no more contractions...

What I am looking forward to? Going to the Dr. on Friday

Milestone? 1 week until I am FULL TERM. then baby girl you are welcomed to come anytime :)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

So fresh & so clean clean

2011-12-09T21:50:00.001-07:00

I washed all of her blankets last week and just finished all of her clothes today! I've had a lot of predictions that I will go early with this lil one.....so I am trying to get everything ready lil by lil.

This isn't including her 50 pair of leggings...(can you say?! Fashionista)

Some updates:
Crib: I ordered my crib on my birthday (October 17th) where I was told I would receive it in 4-6 weeks. Long story short, I am still waiting for it to be shipped....8 weeks later & still waiting. If I knew it would have taken this long then I would have ordered it as soon as I concieved :)

Bedding: I got her bedding a couple of weeks ago. I can't wait to see it all put together. Guess I will have to wait, since I don't have my crib still....

Chandelier: The hubbs and the FIL did all the electrical work to hang her chandelier. Look how cute it is. It is the perfect size for her nursery.

Glider: This is where I will be spending most of my time :)

Gifts: We had 3 awesome showers where she was spoiled rotten. We are so luck to have such amazing people in our lives who care so much about her already. We received a lot of our bigger items.

Car seat-

Stroller-

Spa Bathtub-

Bouncer-

Swing-

Now we just have to get a few more things and we are ready for her to arrive.
yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Honeydew Melon (Week 35)

2011-12-05T19:31:00.000-07:00

How far along are you? 35 weeks

How big is your baby girl? 5.25 lbs

How long is your baby girl? 18 inches

Do you have any stretch marks? Nope

Are you wearing maternity clothes? Same.

How are you sleeping through the night? I am sleeping better although rolling over is quite a workout...not to mention my lady parts have a lot of pressure...

What was the best moment this week? We received our camera/video camera today! Can't wait to take pictures of my lil one...

Food cravings: Just sweets & pizza this week

Movements? Yeah she moves a lot. I can feel something always pushing and a lot of movement of a body part going across my belly.

Belly button? Still an innie...

What I miss? My ankles

Labor signs? I think I have had a few contractions. Nothing too intense or consistent, but I've had some "period like cramps."

What I am looking forward to? We are supposed to be getting her crib the beginning of next week...Let's hope because I have been waiting forever for it. I washed all of her blankets the other day in preparation for her arrival.

Milestone? 5 weeks left.....and only 2 more till I am considered "full term."

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Showered with love

2011-12-03T22:12:00.001-07:00

My Family Baby Shower (November 26th)

My cute MIL threw me a baby shower. I am so lucky to have such an amazing MIL. I had a lot of fun with the hubbs side of the family and our lil one was spoiled once again. We got a lot of cute clothes, blankets and burp clothes.

BHR Baby Shower (December 5th)

Two of my amazing co-workers, Brandy & Megan, threw me an awesome baby shower. I seriously work with the most amazing women and they spoiled my LO rotten. We received a lot of items we needed and so much more. We got our bathtub, clothes, blankets, bath stuff, play toys and our car seat. I am so fortunate to work with the ladies. Also a lot of ladies that no longer work with me even made it to my shower, which I loved seeing all of them and it meant so much to me.

I cannot thank everyone who has showered my lil one. She is truly special to have such amazing people in her life. I can't wait to dress her up in all of her cute outfits!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Cantaloupe (Week 34)

2011-11-29T09:36:00.001-07:00

How far along are you? 34 weeks

How big is your baby girl? 4.75 lbs

How long is your baby girl? 17.75 inches

How much weight have you gained? Ugh, I don't know and I'm not sure I wanna know....I have gotten really swollen over the last week.

Do you have any stretch marks? Nope

Are you wearing maternity clothes? Some. Some of my shirts are on the border of belly shirts. But some I can still wear. Definitely not in my regular pants though.

How are you sleeping through the night? I cannot get comfortable for the life of me. It' harder for me to breathe at night.

What was the best moment this week? Receiving some of our bigger gifts. It's starting to hit me a little bit :)

Food cravings: Ice Cream

Movements? Yeah a lot of movement. I love it!!! I will miss this part of pregnancy.

Belly button? Still an innie...

What I miss? Sleep and my body.

Labor signs? Some braxton hicks, but no contractions or anything.

What I am looking forward to? Getting her crib and our camera/video camera we ordered!

Milestone? Only 6 weeks to go...and only 3 more weeks till she is considered "FULL TERM."

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

My poor piggies.....the joys of the 3rd trimester

2011-11-26T21:05:00.000-07:00

Swollen Everything
For the last week or so I have been so swollen...It could be the fact that
a.) I am on my feet all day long and don't elevate them enough
b.) I am eating too much salt? Which I don't think I eat a lot of
c.) I am dehydrated, but I drink my H20
d.) my body is just retaining water
Whatever the reason is my poor legs, arms and lil piggies (toes) are suffering. Any suggestions on what to do to control the swelling or what are the causes of swelling.

Braxton Hicks
Also I think over the past few days I have been having braxton hicks. I'm not positive but from what everyone has explained to me, I am pretty sure I have had a few. My stomach gets really tight to where it is uncomfortable but not painful....Will I know the difference between preterm labor and actual labor?

Birthing Classes
I have always said I was going to try and do an all natural birth plan. I plan on doing hypno-birthing, which is mostly just focusing on breathing and meditation. I say "try" because I am a type A personality, which means I like to have a plan and if things don't go according to plan, then I tend to freak out. So I am trying to go in with an open mind. If I can't handle the pain I won't be disappointed if I have to get an epidermal. If I need to be induced then so be it. And if I have to get a c-section then it will be alright, although that is my last choice. As long as my baby girl is healthy, then how she got here isn't the important part...

I have heard a lot of opinions on taking birthing classes. Are they worth it? Did you learn anything or was it pointless? Should I take the classes so I am prepared for any situation? What is everyone's thoughts on birthing classes?

Sleeping
Ummmmmmm what is that? I usually fall asleep for a few hours, then right around 2:00am I wake up and can't go back to sleep. I wake up to my whole left side numb since that is the "position I should be sleeping on." But I will stack my pillows and lay on my back to give my left side a rest. But it is getting harder for me to breathe in the night and for me to move around and my hands get so swollen they are to stiff to move. Ugh I guess I won't be getting a goodnights rest for quite some time......

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Pineapple (Week 33)

2011-11-23T20:57:00.001-07:00

How far along are you? 33 weeks

How big is your baby girl? 4.25 lbs

How long is your baby girl? 17 inches

How much weight have you gained? 27 lbs, whoop whoop didn't gain anything, but Thanksgiving is tomorrow...

Do you have any stretch marks? Negative

Are you wearing maternity clothes? just my maternity pants, but t-shirts are getting a little snug.

How are you sleeping through the night? I usually wake up around 2am an can't sleep that well after that.

What was the best moment this week? My best friends threw me an my baby girl a baby shower. I had a blast and let's just say she is very spoiled an loved already. We had a good turn out and had a lot of fun playing baby charades and guessing everyone's baby pictures (which I won) I seriously have the best girlfriends and am so thankful for them. Thank you to everyone who came!!

The Krewettes

My mom, Michelle and Roxann

My girls

Me & Amarha

Some of the ladies playing baby charades

My friend Jordan an her beautiful mom Shanna

The mom's of my life

My mom thinks she is soooo funny :)

Food cravings: Sweets sweets and more sweets...

Movements? Yeah she is a wiggle worm.

Belly button? Still an innie, just waiting for it to pop out

What I miss? Being able to walk, not waddle :)

Labor signs? Nope.

What I am looking forward to? The hubbs mom is throwing me a family baby shower this Saturday. So I am looking forward to that. Oh and Thanksgiving dinner.

Milestone? 7 weeks, if she is on time.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Maternity Pictures

2011-11-18T16:16:00.000-07:00

Here are the rest of my maternity pictures.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Large Jicama (Week 32)

2011-11-14T14:04:00.001-07:00

How far along are you? 32 weeks

How big is your baby girl? 3.75 lbs

How long is your baby girl? 16.7 inches

How much weight have you gained? 27.8 lbs, hopefully I won't gain anymore. I got the okay to start exercising a little bit.

Do you have any stretch marks? Negative

Are you wearing maternity clothes? Nope, still in my normal clothes.

How are you sleeping through the night? Still not sleeping the best. My butt and legs will go numb from laying on my left side the whole night. I have to prop myself up to give my side a rest. Also my huge presentation is this Friday and I can not wait to get it over with. I think this will help me sleep better at night.

What was the best moment this week? Being able to see her today! She is right on track and is in the right position!

Food cravings: Sweets, that is probably why I am gaining so much weight this trimester.

Movements? Tons and boy does' she move the belly. Poor thing is running out of room in there.

Belly button? Still an innie...

What I miss? My wedding ring :(

Labor signs? Nope.

What I am looking forward to? Getting this presentation over with on Friday, getting her bedding on Thursday, hopefully getting my maternity pictures back today, and my first baby shower is this Sunday!

Milestone? 8 weeks to go. I still don't get the count down. Because I would think I was 7 months along since I still have 8 weeks to go, but everyone and everything tells me I am 8 months along despite I have 8 weeks to go......Who knows.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

My baby girl has the hiccups

2011-11-11T08:31:00.000-07:00

I was laying in bed last night and I think my baby girl had the hiccups. It feels like little twitches every 3 seconds. I think she has them again this morning. Hahaha poor lil girl, maybe I'll try scaring her to get them to stop ;) Just thought I'd share with you all!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Crib bedding

2011-11-10T20:06:00.001-07:00

I am obsessed with Pinterest. I have been searching for her bedding for a while now. I came across this bedding, which is the color I was looking for. (Lilac is a hard color to find) From Restoration Hardware for kids, I didn't even know they had a kids store. So I originally purchased this set.....but once looking at their website........

.......I fell in love with this set. I called and asked if I could switch the sets. Luckily they let me! I just blamed it on "the pregnancy brain." I loved the more modern look and thought the white would pop against my "fashion gray" walls. Did I make the right choice?

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

4 navel oranges (Week 31)

2011-11-09T12:10:00.001-07:00

How far along are you? 31 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 3.3 lbs
How long is your baby girl? 16.25 inches
How much weight have you gained? 24.6 LBS
Do you have any stretch marks? Negative
Are you wearing maternity clothes? Nope, still in my normal clothes!
How are you sleeping through the night? I have a huge presentation next friday, so I have a bit of anxiety.
What was the best moment this week? Just feeling her move.

Food cravings: Vanilla oreos :)
Movements? I feel more of her turning than I do actually punching/kicking me.
Belly button? Still an innie, but it's gonna pop out in a few weeks I feel like.
What I miss? Sleeping on my stomach
Labor signs? Nope
What I am looking forward to? Getting my maternity pictures back, getting her crib and having my last class next FRIDAY!!!!
Milestone? 9 weeks to go

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Cabbage (Week 30)

2011-11-02T09:04:00.000-06:00

How far along are you? 30 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 2.75 lbs
How much weight have you gained? 22.6 LBS
Do you have any stretch marks? Negative
Are you wearing maternity clothes? Nope, I can still fit in my normal jeans with a belly band.
How are you sleeping through the night? I usually get really hot and anxious.
What was the best moment this week? We got her rocker from Down East furniture. We randomly stopped in and it was originally on hold. But it was exactly what I was looking for, so I asked the salesman how long they held things for. He said till closing. Just my luck the chair has been on hold for 2 days. So I asked him if I could purchase it. He said of course. SOLD. I can't wait to rock her to sleep!

Food cravings: Twix and candy candy candy, I guess Halloween didn't help :)
Movements? I feel more of her turning than I do actually punching/kicking me.
Belly button? Still an innie
What I miss? Being able to walk up the stairs without being winded.
Labor signs? No
What I am looking forward to? Hopefully getting my maternity pictures back.
Milestone? I can't believe I only have 10 weeks!

November is a crazy month for me. I am finishing up school and have a huge presentation on November 18th in front of the communication board. I have had the worst anxiety about this. But once I get through this I will be DONE. I am so excited to be done with school just in time for my first LO to arrive. We are having 2 out of our 3 baby showers in November as well, which I am very excited about. By the way you should have seen the hubbs and I registering.
Me: "Babe here scan this."
Hubbs: "What's that?"
Me: "I don't know it's in the baby section, so babies must need it."
Hubbs: "Alright." ::scan::
Hahahaha we had a lot of fun, but we had no idea what to register for. Where and what did you guys all register for?

Happy Halloween

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Butternut Squash (week 29)

2011-10-26T09:43:00.000-06:00

How far along are you? 29 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 2.5 lbs
How much weight have you gained? 19 LBS
Do you have any stretch marks? Nope
Are you wearing maternity clothes? Same, just my maternity jeans, but I can still fit in my normal pants with the belly band.
How are you sleeping through the night? Pretty well!
What was the best moment this week? Just feeling her move. I absolutely love every minute of it.
Food cravings: Strawberry ice cream
Movements? She has been very active this week.
Belly button? Still an innie
What I miss? being able to exercise...
Labor signs? No and hopefully not for another 11 weeks. She isn't done baking yet :)
What I am looking forward to? We are registering this weekend!
Milestone? 11 weeks till I can meet my daughter

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Sneak Peak of my maternity pictures (7 months)

2011-10-20T09:06:00.000-06:00

Here is the "belly picture." I had a blast taking these. My photographer was so cute and made me feel beautiful. We took a lot of pictures outside and some in the studio. I can't wait to see how they all turn out. I will post them once I get them...(3 weeks)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Chinese Cabbage (Week 28)

2011-10-18T21:58:00.002-06:00

How far along are you? 28 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 2.25 lbs
How much weight have you gained? 18.4 pounds total. Same as last week, thank god!
Do you have any stretch marks? Negative
Are you wearing maternity clothes? Just my maternity pants and lots of leggings
How are you sleeping through the night? I swear she is going to be a partier. She is up at all hours of the night.
What was the best moment this week? Getting my maternity pictures done. I loved our photographer!
Food cravings: Bean & cheese burritos from Taco Time
Movements? I feel more flutters than I do punches and kicks. But she has gotten me a few times.
Belly button? Still an innie
What I miss? Wine
Labor signs? Not yet, hopefully not for another 12 weeks
What I am looking forward to? We ordered her crib yesterday. I think this will really hit me once it arrives and we set it up :)
Milestone? I'm in my 3rd trimester, only 12 weeks till my daughter arrives

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Someone's 25......ME

2011-10-17T22:56:00.000-06:00

I went to my 7 month check-up this morning, and took my glucose test! We will get the results tomorrow. My doc. gave me the orange flavored one, which isn't that bad. It just tastes like kool-aid with a sweetening overload.

I took my maternity pictures this evening. (So I will have some belly pictures)

I am turned 25, aka quarter of a century today. I look back on my life and I am exactly where I wanted to be at this age. The hubbs and I wanted to be engaged by age 23-check, married by age 24-check and having our first child at 25-check. Life is right on track. I have the most amazing husband who still makes me feel like I am the most beautiful woman in the world. I am graduating with a bachelors degree this December! (I never thought it this day would come) I have the most loving mother who supports me in everything I do and has been my inspiration through the last 25 years. I have surrounded myself with the most amazing friends who are going to be the best aunties to my lil one. All I can say is life is good!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Cauliflower (Week 27)

2011-10-12T09:28:00.000-06:00

How far along are you? 27 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 2 lbs
How much weight have you gained? 18.4 pounds total
Do you have any stretch marks? No No No
Are you wearing maternity clothes? I have my maternity pants, but luckily baggy shirts/sweaters are in style, so I don't have any maternity shirts!
How are you sleeping through the night? I wake up usually around 2:00 am because she is having a party in my belly :)
What was the best moment this week? Feeling her all the time.
Food cravings: Rice krispie treats from Noodles & Co
Movements? She is quite active, I've gotten a few good punches/kicks from her.
Belly button? Still an innie
What I miss? Being able to bend over
Labor signs? Not yet, she isn't done baking yet...
What I am looking forward to? Ordering her crib on Monday!
Milestone? Almost in my 3rd trimester!!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Hothouse Cucumber (Week 26)

2011-10-03T20:41:00.001-06:00

How far along are you? 26 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 1.75lbs
How much weight have you gained? 16.2 pounds total
Do you have any stretch marks? Still no, and I hope it stays that way
Are you wearing maternity clothes? I received my maternity jeans today! So I will be wearing those from here on out.
How are you sleeping through the night? I've slept really well, besides the 1 night I woke up at 1:00 am and stayed awake till 11:00 that night...I crashed the next day.
What was the best moment this week? Getting her letters! They are perfect for her nursery.
Food cravings: Candy Corn, it's Halloween :)
Movements? I feel her everyday and I absolutely love it.
Belly button? Still and innie
What I miss? Doing sit-ups
Labor signs? No
What I am looking forward to? Taking my maternity pictures on my birthday!
Milestone? I am in the double digits! 99 days till my lil one arrives.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Rutabaga (25 weeks)

2011-09-27T20:08:00.000-06:00

How far along are you? 25 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 1.5 pounds
How much weight have you gained? I haven't gained anything since last week, but I lost .4 of a pound. I have gained 13 lbs so far. I am surprised because I have not been eating healthy at all.
Do you have any stretch marks? Nope and I pray I don't get them.
Are you wearing maternity clothes? Still wearing my regular clothes. But I did order a pair of maternity pants. I will be getting them next Monday hopefully!
How are you sleeping through the night? Pretty good, turning over is the only difficult part :)
What was the best moment this week? My besties Caitybug, Skellen, and Cassie were able to feel her move this week.
Food cravings: Ice cream bars
Movements? A couple of days she wasn't very active, which had me worried, but she reassured me that she is still there. She was dancing on my bladder today!
Belly button? Innie
What I miss? Wine
Labor signs? Nope
What I am looking forward to? Her letters should be arriving in the mail soon!
Milestone? Another week down.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

We found our crib

2011-09-22T14:15:00.000-06:00

Brand: Creations Summer crib
Color: Antique White
We found the crib that matches our changing table. Just thought I'd share with everyone :)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Maternity Jeans

2011-09-21T18:43:00.000-06:00

I am thinking about getting some maternity jeans soon. My belly has "popped" out a little bit. I can still fit in my regular jeans with the belly band, but I feel as though they aren't as comfy anymore. So I have been looking online for some designer maternity jeans. Yes I said designer, I figured I will just buy 1 pair because they never go out of style. I can wear jeans with everything. I would wear them throughout all of my pregnancies (we want 5 kids) Plus why shouldn't I get to be "in style" while pregnant? I think I deserve a pair of designer jeans so if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Do they fit true to size? Should I get a size bigger than what I normally wear? Where did you get them? Know anywhere where you can get them cheaper? Etc.

Here are some I am contemplating:

Brand: Hudson
Store: Pea in a Pod
Price: $195
Wash: Dark

Brand: Hudson
Store: Pea in a Pod
Price: $205
Wash: Elm

Brand: MEK
Store: sierramaternity.com
Wash: Dark
Price: $158.00
yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Eggplant (Week 24)

2011-09-19T20:30:00.000-06:00

How far along are you? 24 weeks, I am 6 months along!
How big is your baby girl? 1.5 pounds
How much weight have you gained? 13.4 lbs. We went away with some friends for the weekend and let's just say I didn't eat the best. I started exercising again so hopefully I will maintain this weight for awhile. I have to admit, it's been hard watching the numbers on the scale increase. I had a lil mini breakdown to the hubbs today. He just keeps reminding me that I am carrying our little girl and it is a health thing. He get's excited with every lb's I gain because he knows I am being healthy and doing it for our daughter!
Do you have any stretch marks? No
Are you wearing maternity clothes? Still in my regular clothes, but I think I am going to order some (very) soon.
How are you sleeping through the night? Good!
What was the best moment this week? Just feeling my lil girl kick/punch me all the time. It is such a surreal moment and I absolutely love it. This week my friends Brandi & Rachel were able to feel her move.
Food cravings: Nothing this week!
Movements? I feel her a lot more since last week and some of them are strong punches/kicks!
Belly button? Innie
What I miss? Being able to exercise like crazy.
Labor signs? Nope
What I am looking forward to? Just finishing her nursery!
Milestone? I am 6 months already. My baby girl will be here before we know it. October 17th is my 25th birthday Ahhhhh I am going to be a quarter of a century. Then we have Halloween. Then November 18th I will graduate with a degree in Communications from Westminster College then we have thanksgiving. Then we have my FAVORITE time of the year! Christmas. The doc told us I could go anywhere from December 28th to January 25th! Time is going to fly by and I can't wait to meet my little girl.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

The wall behind the crib...

2011-09-14T22:10:00.000-06:00

I was originally going to put some pomanders/chinese lanterns in the corner for some nursery decor. But since I was able to get the chandelier I 86ed that idea. But now I need something to put on the wall behind the crib. I ordered her letters which are white with glitter. I want these to be the main focus. So these are my brillant ideas. Please let me know what you think...

Option 1: I want to put a full wall decal on the wall behind the crib. I really like this idea but don't really want to pay $215+ tax & shipping for it. Doe's anyone have any recommendations or know of a place that does them cheaper? My walls are Behr "Fashion Gray" I want it to be transparent enough to see the gray walls, but I want the print to be a lighter/darker gray.

Option 2: I found these on Etsy. I can put them along the baseboard around the room and clump most of them on the wall behind her crib.

Option 3: This is also from Etsy. I can put this above the crib along the border of the ceiling and the wall.

Option 4: Also from Etsy. I can do the trees.

Option 5: Or I found this idea online. I can choose different fabrics I like and make these. But I think this might be too much going on..

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Nursery Artwork

2011-09-14T14:21:00.000-06:00

So I finally got my artwork back from (Hobby Lobby) where they framed them for me. My mom and I just barely hung them above the changing table. Let me know what you think, enjoy!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Mango (Week 23)

2011-09-12T18:11:00.001-06:00

How far along are you? 23 weeks!
How big is your baby girl? 1.1 pounds
How much weight have you gained? 11.4 pounds Don't know where that came from...
Do you have any stretch marks? Nope
Are you wearing maternity clothes? Not yet, but my jeans feel a little snug.
How are you sleeping through the night? Pretty well. It is getting harder for me to roll over.
What was the best moment this week? My friend Tiffany was the first beside "Nonnie" & the Hubbs to feel my baby girl move!
Food cravings: Nothing to exciting or bizarre this week
Movements? I feel her, but they are more of the rolling flutters vs the hard punches.
Belly button? Still an innie
What I miss? Tea with splenda
Labor signs? No
What I am looking forward to? We got her artwork framed. I am excited to hang it up :) (post pictures soon)
Milestone? 1 less week till I met my baby girl

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Changing table

2011-09-07T22:12:00.001-06:00

Details

Name: Creations Baby 646 Summers Evening Combo Dresser Chest of Drawers
Price: Reg. $700
Color: A mix between creme and an off-white
I want to get a lilac changing pad cover and a cute little containers to put stuff in, or a cute lil basket

My mom and I wanted to look for nursery furniture, so we went to USA Baby on Labor day. I ended up finding and falling in love with this changing table. I am the type where I find something I like and I buy it right then and there. Hubbs, not so much. He said we will talk about it...So I ended up walking away without it. I was really sad. It was absolutely perfect. The right color. The perfect size. Everything I wanted in a changing table :) Oh and did I mention it was ON SALE! Usually it runs for $700, it was almost half off. Once the hubbs got home he said okay if you loved it that much we could go and get it tomorrow. I was so excited, yet nervous that some other expecting mother saw it and fell in love with it and would buy it before I could. That night I had a "nightmare" that some lady bought it right in front of me. I was heartbroken and started crying. I woke up after that (2:00 a.m.) I couldn't fall back asleep. I was a wake thinking about the damn changing table until 6:00 am then I was able to fall asleep for an hour before I had to get up and ready for work. The store didn't open until 10:00 but I figured someone had to be there setting up the store, so I started calling them at 9:00 a.m. No one answered...FINALLY someone answered at 10 and I immediately said, "I came in yesterday and you had a Creations Summer Changing table on sale, do you still have that item?" The man replied "YES!!!!" Music to my ears!

Hahaha I have never been that anxious about something. I just blame it on being pregnant :)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Spaghetti Squash (Week 22)

2011-09-07T21:48:00.000-06:00

How far along are you? 22 weeks
How big is your daughter? 1 pound

How much weight have you gained? I lost a pound...but my doctor said I didn't have anything to worry about.

Do you have any stretch marks? Negative

Are you wearing maternity clothes? Still in my normal clothes.

How are you sleeping through the night? Yeah I have some uncomfortable moments, but overall I sleep pretty well.

What was the best moment this week? Just feeling her move every day.

Food cravings? No cravings this week

Movements? Tons of movement and punches & kicks

Belly button? Innie

What I miss? Nothing this week

Labor signs? Nope and hopefully not for at least 3 more months :)

What I am looking forward to? Getting the nursery finished!

Milestone? Another week down, 18 more weeks!

Second Ultrasound

The hubbs and I went in for a second ultrasound. My doctor views "each pregnancy as a miracle." He wanted me to wait until I was further along for my 1st ultrasound, but I scheduled it a little early to find out the sex :) So he wanted me to come back in for a follow up ultrasound to check on my lil ones development. (which we didn't complain about, just means we get to see her again and get more pictures)

So we had our appointment this morning @ 9:00 a.m. We saw all 10 toes & fingers...we saw her 4 heart chambers...heart rate was 137...she has a button nose (she got that from her mama)...and we saw her lips. She looks absolutely perfect!!!

It was so cute, because she had the hiccups today and the hubbs got to see her suck her thumb (just like her daddy). Can't wait to see her again on the 19th!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Banana (21 weeks)

2011-09-04T19:30:00.004-06:00

How far along are you? 21 weeks
How big is your daughter? 12.7oz

How much weight have you gained? 5 pounds
Do you have any stretch marks? No

Are you wearing maternity clothes? I have a belly band around my pants, but no maternity shirts/pants quite yet. Although my regular clothes are fitting a lil more snug.

How are you sleeping through the night? I usually wake up around 3/4 a.m. and can't go back to sleep for a few hours.

What was the best moment this week? Having one of my besties (Caitybug) see my daughter

Food cravings? No cravings this week

Movements? Little punches & kicks

Belly button? Innie

What I miss? Having a nice cold refreshing beer with din din. Hubbs bought me a pack of O'douls :)

Labor signs? No

What I am looking forward to? We are going in for a second ultrasound, so seeing my baby girl for another 30 minutes

Milestone? At my last doctors appointment we jumped ahead a week. So being even further along!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Nursery Chandelier

2011-09-01T14:27:00.000-06:00

Details: Hampton Bay Kristin 3-Light 72 in. Hanging Antique White Mini-Chandelier
Price: Originally $99.99 we got it for $49.00 on sale! I wanted to go look at them with my mom, so we walked right in and there it was 1 left on the SALE rack. It was meant to be :) I think it's so cute and I can't wait to hang it in her room.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

"Nonnie," (my mom) felt our baby girl kick!

2011-08-23T10:03:00.000-06:00

As I was laying here in bed this morning I felt little kicks/punches, so I immedicately called my mom to come up so she could feel her. Sure enough our baby girl was very active this morning. My mom was able to feel her a couple times in a row!

This was a huge relief for me because yesterday I didn't feel her a lot & I swear my belly shrank. So I was worried something was wrong. But sure enough my baby girl reassured me that she is fine. Can't wait to see her next monday!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Diaper Bag

2011-08-22T21:20:00.001-06:00

A new baby boutique (Little Raskals) opened up down the street from me. So my bestie and I went to go check it out for fun! Well let's just say I feel in love with everything in there and I found my diaper bag & the cutest bedazzled binkie chain!

Designer:

timi & leslie

Style:

Dawn

Color:

Blue-Gray

Features:

Matching changing pad with diapers/wipes pocket
Pouchette for mom's essentials with interior credit card slots and zipper pockets
Stroller straps
Detachable/adjustable shoulder straps
Insulated bottle holder
Dirty cloth sack
Water resistant lining
secure zipper pocket
Large flat pocket with elastic strap closure
2 elastic pockets on each side for bottles or bottle tote
2 elastic pockets
Key fobs

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Mango (19 weeks)

2011-08-21T17:15:00.004-06:00

I completed my 19th week today! I can't believe I am starting my 20th week......I am half way there. I feel like the next few months are going to fly by. I start school this Friday and will GRADUATE this November. (Even though I won't walk till next May) So time is going to fly by and the holidays will be here before I know it. Not much has happened in the last week, except for the hubbs feeling our baby girl! I feel her everyday, which is the most amazing feeling ever. I can't wait to feel her kick all the time!

Nursery Colors
We decided on the nursery colors: Behr "Fashion Gray" & "French Lilac" We will probably start painting this weekend! (will upload pictures)

Nursery Artwork
I purchased some artwork from France :) ::sounds fancy eh?:: I will put them in white frames above the changing dresser.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Daddy felt his baby girl for the 1st time...

2011-08-19T10:15:00.002-06:00

It started yesterday morning around 4:00 a.m. Yes I said 4AM. I couldn't sleep so I was laying there talking to my little girl. I was on my back with my hand over my stomach, when I felt a little kick. I couldn't tell if I was imagining things or if I could truly feel her on the (outside). I woke up the hubbs to place his hand over my stomach, but she wouldn't kick again...So all day yesterday I questioned whether I was imaging things or if I really felt my baby girl.

It was confirmed this morning that I wasn't imagining things. The hubbs was able to feel our baby girl for the first time this morning! I felt her moving around and was positive I felt 2 distinct kicks against my hand. I quickly grabbed hubbs hand and placed it over the spot I felt her. Once again she did not move for him. But I knew I felt her so I was determined to have the hubbs experience it. After laying there for about 20 minutes, hubbs placed his hand over my stomach at the right moment... she gave him a good hard kick! His face was priceless. All he could say was, "that was cool." haha can't wait to experience others to feel her kick and punch.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Sweet potato (18 weeks)

2011-08-14T22:53:00.004-06:00

My darling baby girl is now the size of a sweet potato.

Symptoms:

I can't button my pants
I crave top ramen
I crave tomatoes
I crave hot dogs
Still no MS
I think I am carrying her mostly in my back, because I am starting to get back aches

I am still at that awkward stage where most strangers are probably asking themselves...."is she pregnant or did she just eat one too many hamburger's"....can't wait to "pop."

The hubbs started prepping the nursery. I am still thinking about what I want to do, but this is what I had in mind.

I wanted something different than the typical pink & green, pink & orange, pink.....pink pink. So my color scheme would be gray, lavender and white. And I like how they did different colors in the paintings. Hubbs and I are going to look at paint swatches tomorrow. So I will keep you updated on what we decide.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Were having a GIRL

2011-08-08T12:00:00.003-06:00

We went in today for our ultrasound. Results are were having a GIRL, she was not very modest! We couldn't be more excited, because she is measuring right on track and is very healthy. She is weighs about 7 oz, 12 cm long, and her heartbeat was 144! It was amazing what technology can do now a days! To be able to see her tossing and turning, stretching her tiny little arms and legs and moving her little head back and forth. I can't believe this little miracle is growing inside of me... I can't wait to meet my beautiful daughter.

Right after we found out we went to Target and bought her some onsies. Hubbs kept looking at all the stuff that said "Daddy's little girl," She already has him wrapped around her finger...

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

One Year Anniversary 08.07.11

2011-08-07T23:19:00.005-06:00

The hubbs and I rarely get to spend a day together, let alone a weekend. So we took off 4 days to just spend time together for our 1st anniversary. We wanted a weekend full of FIRST'S.

Friday 08.05.11
We went up to Park City and shopped at the outlet stores. Then went to main street where we enjoyed some more shopping, pizza, live music & the Art Festival.

Saturday 08.06.11
I have never been to Hogle Zoo and the hubbs hasn't been since he was 12, so we decided to give it a go. It was a lot of fun to walk around and look at all the different animals. (we were the only one's there without kids...)

Later that evening, I surprised hubbs with tickets to Tim McGraw, which is his all time favorite country singer. He loved it. Our friend Steve surprised his girlfriend with tickets too, so we sat next to them. It was a blast to relax on the grass and listen to good music in good company.

Sunday 08.07.11 (Our actual anniversary)
One year ago I walked down the aisle to marry my best friends, my confident, my teacher, and my lover. I am the luckiest women to have such an amazing man to call my husband. He still makes me laugh so hard until my stomach hurts. He still makes me smile from ear to ear. He still gives me the butterfly flutters. ::we have been together 7 years:: I can't believe how fast time flies by and we have many more anniversaries to come...

We slept in till about 9:30, which is sleeping in for me :) We had a lazy morning relaxing in bed as we exchanged cards/gifts. After we were done with gifts, we watched our wedding video. It still bring tears to my eyes. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day! After cuddling for about an hour we decided it was time to get ready for the day.

Our first activity we had plan was to hike up to Cecret Lake in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This is where he proposed to me, It was still just as beautiful as the day he proposed. It was quite busy with families enjoying the sunshine and beautiful landscape. If you live in this area I highly recommend this hike, it is fairly easy and has a beautiful lake to relax once your reached the top. Although this time it was a little harder for me seeing that I have to carry two up the mountain :)

To finalize our day we got ready to go up to Sundance, where we got married! It was crazy to walk around and relive our special day. After we walked around and took pictures we went to dinner at the Foundry Grill. It was still perfect even though I couldn't enjoy a glass of wine...

When we got home we cut our wedding cake and watched our wedding video. I must say 1 year old cake wasn't that bad, but the hubbs didn't enjoy it as much as I did. It was the perfect ending to our anniversary. Forever & Always

Monday 08.08.11
We woke up extremely early to make our 9:00 am ultrasound appointment. We were so nervous and excited. I had a feeling it was a girl, but hubbs insisted it was a boy. Stay tuned for what we found out :)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Baby J update (16 weeks)

2011-08-07T07:58:00.001-06:00

We went in for our "testing" appointment last Thursday. They told us that they would call later that day or the next morning. We have not heard from them, so I am assuming all is well and no news is good news... I'll keep you updated.

We were able to see (Baby J) on the portable ultrasound. He/she was curling his/her toes, just like his/her mommy. It was the cutest thing! Later that day I was able to feel the "flutters" like crazy. They only last for about 3 seconds each time, but it is the craziest/coolest feeling. Hubbs can't wait till he can feel the baby kick. But for now he talks to (Baby J) every night and tells him how much daddy loves him/her already.

SYMPTOMS:

I have a small belly, but no one can tell that I am pregnant. I am still waiting for the day that I pop out...(I'll start posting weekly pictures here soon)
Still no MS (thank goodness)
I crave hot dogs, but cannot have one :(
Tomatos always sound delicious
I love chocolate dipped ice cream cones from DQ
I crave Dr. Pepper, which I never drank before
I crave sandwiches
I crave sweets

We have our gender ultrasound scheduled for Monday 08.08.11 Hopefully baby isn't modest and will show us the goods.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

13 week appointment & baby flutters

2011-07-11T15:05:00.001-06:00

So we had our 12 weeks check up last Thursday. Everything went awesome, we were able to see our growing baby. He/she was moving so much that our doctor had a hard time getting his/her heartbeat and a good picture of the baby. But the experience and just being able to see our little one was enough for us! I kept asking the doctor, he/she is moving that much inside of me? How come I can't feel that? It is so surreal and crazy what the woman's body can do and create...

On Friday July 8, 2011
I was able to feel my baby move for the first time. Some people may try telling me it's too early or it was probably just gas. But I this wasn't like any of those feelings. It felt like a little flutter in my uterus and it went on for about 45 seconds the first time. It was the craziest feeling. I tiered up a little. It felt so amazing! I felt baby 3 times that day. Sadly I haven't felt that feeling since. But I am very excited for what is to come...

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

13 weeks: Baby Johns is the size of a peach

2011-07-07T20:15:00.000-06:00

Today is the hubbs birthday! So we decided to schedule our 13 week appointment today to see Baby Johns! It was so amazing and surreal. Our doctor had a hard time listening to the heartbeat because baby wouldn't quit moving and kicking. (He/She is going to be just like his/her father) It is starting to feel a little more real to us, but still hasn't set in.

We are scheduled for our "testing appointment" on August 4th and will find out the sex the following week. Can't wait to for our next appointment and to be able to call our baby a lil princess or prince!

Update: I lost about 3 pounds the first few weeks, which I don't know how... Now, I have gained a total of 2.4 pounds. Food still doesn't sound good to me, yet I am hungry. And I think I am in the clear because I haven't had morning sickness. No belly bump yet, just looks like I ate an extra hamburger for dinner :)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

10 Weeks.......baby is a prune

2011-06-17T21:08:00.000-06:00

Baby Johns is the size of a prune this week. It's crazy to think I am 2 1/2 months along.

Symptoms:

I am really tired
I get irritated for no reason
This week I craved Smart Dogs, which are vegetarian hot dogs, Cheetos, Blimpie sandwiches, Ruffles potato chips.
Boobs are still heavy and tender

Overall I can't really complain, I haven't been stuck to the porcelain god! So hopefully it stays that way. My next appointment isn't until July 8th and I can't wait to see how big our baby has grown over the past few weeks.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Hola, from Mexico

2011-06-12T20:33:00.000-06:00

So the hubbs and I went to the Mayan Riveria with our good friends the Andersons! We stayed at the Barcelo Maya Beach Resort. We had a blast, but it always feels good to come home to your own bed. Here are a few pictures from our trip!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

6 weeks down

2011-05-21T20:59:00.002-06:00

I am 6 weeks and 3 days and my lil babe is the size of a pea!
Symptoms:

Boobs are tender and feel full
I feel nauseas but have NOT thrown up yet. (Knock on wood)
Nothing sounds good to eat
I get really tired (I usually go to bed around 8:00 pm)
Occasional headaches
Oh & I have pregnancy brain

Overall, I feel pretty good, but I kind of want "morning sickness" so I know I am pregnant and that my body is changing. (I know I know I'm weird. Who wants morning sickness? Me.) I read it only affects 3 quarters of women and the rest might not get sick. So maybe I will be in those lucky few that don't get sick.

Emotions: I have noticed that I become irritable out of the blue (poor hubbs) and I have only broken down and cried once, but I have had a couple times I could have cried for no reason.

Thoughts: I don't think it has really hit me that I am pregnant...that I am creating and carrying my lil girl/boy over the next 7 1/2 months...that I am going to be able to feel him/her move...that I am going to be a mother...and have the greatest gift I could have asked for.

When does it finally hit you that you truly are pregnant?

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Zzz's what's that?

2011-05-21T20:23:00.000-06:00

Ever since I found out I was expecting, I have not been sleeping very well. I notice every little detail about my body. Is that normal? Should I call the doctor? Am I miscarrying? Am I smashing my lil one? Is this healthy for my baby? Did I eat something that is harmful?

I have been reading way too much but I can't help it. I was adopted so I don't know a lot about my birth families history. Did my birth mom have a high-risk pregnancy? Does miscarriages run in my family? The list of questions go on and on in my head. I just need to take a deep breath and realize that something miraculous is happening and it is not in my hands. I hope my doctors appt this Wednesday will put me to ease. Hopefully we will be able to hear the heartbeat :)

So sit back and enjoy the ride with me over the next 9 months!

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

It was positive :)

2011-05-16T08:49:00.001-06:00

I began noticing I wasn't feeling well on Saturday May 6th. I asked the hubbs what he thought about me taking a pregnancy test. He told me I was probably over thinking it and to wait because my monthly visit was due to arrive the next day, Mothers day. I figured I was over reacting and held off. Sunday passed and "aunt flo" didn't come. Monday passed and still no signs of "aunt flo." So come Tuesday I needed to figure it out before it drove me crazy. So I called my friend April and said I need to get a pregnancy test. So we headed to Target and bought a box. I had to pee so bad at this point so we headed straight for the restrooms. It took about 1 minute (longest minute of my life) results=PREGNANT. I couldn't believe it. All I could say was "holy shit, does that really say pregnant?" So many emotions went through me. I was shocked, scared, and excited. Once I was able to gather my thoughts we headed to the baby section to find a bib and card to tell the hubbs and my mom.

When I got home the hubbs was making dinner. I gave him a kiss and told him I was going upstairs to change. I then set up everything. I texted him to come upstairs so I could show him something. (he never got my text till later, but came up to change) I pointed to the card and he began reading. He immediately started to tear up a little and came and hugged me and said your pregnant? I then gave him a bib that says I love daddy and showed him the proof, my pee sticks. He was in total shock and excited. We then went and told my mom. We told her we forgot to give her a mothers day card. She was totally shocked and excited. We were so exited we told his parents and our close friends.

Even though I have already taken 3 tests and all came back positive, I still like to take the tests to reassure me that I am pregnant. The hubbs purchased me 4 tests to get me to my first doctors appointment on May 25th.

We are truly blessed and are excited for the new adventures coming our way. I can't wait to experience pregnancy and motherhood.
yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Bedroom Furniture

2011-03-13T15:45:00.009-06:00

This is the bedroom furniture we are looking to get.

Love how they are masculine enough for the Hubbs, yet the lines & the roundness of the drawers add a light femimine touch!
Love the mirror handles. They add a little more of modern feel.
Love the espresso color, I think it will be pretty against our white bed frame.

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Tufted Arch Bed in Parchment

2011-03-02T19:47:00.001-07:00

Since the hubbs & I have never lived on our own before we said, "I do," we don't have a ton of furniture. Which is kind of nice to start fresh, instead of combining our things. So we are building up our furniture piece by piece. We found this gorgeous bed frame @ bedroomfurniture.com! They are reasonable and they have FREE shipping, which is always a plus! Love Love Love this :)

yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

Some of my favorite Bridals

2011-01-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

I really wanted a low back dress, so I customized it.

Loved my shoes

with love, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

A few of our favorite engagements

2011-01-16T14:00:00.000-07:00

with love, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

♥ ♥ ♥ Love is in the air

2010-02-13T22:37:00.001-07:00

Happy Valentines Day.

I figured I would blog the top 10 reasons why I love Rex William Johns.

The butterflies; I love how we have been together for about five years & he still gives me butterflies.
His smile; even when I try to stay angry at him he has a way to make me forget why I was mad in the first place.
His personality; he is seriously the sweetest, most easy-going gentlemen.
He ♥ 's chick-flicks; I love that he is down to go see a tear jerker.
His huge ♥ he would do anything for me and my family. For anyone really.
His modivation: he is my #1 cheerleader.
His laugh; I love how his nose scrunchs just a little.
Our talks; we can talk about anything & everything. He is my best friend.
Cuddling; I love being wrapped in his arms, I feel as though I am in the safest place. No one or nothing else matters.
Our memories; we have so many memories together, and I can't wait to create more.

I love you so much Rexy. I can't wait to create a lifetime of memories together, you are my everything. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

I said, "YES"

2009-10-24T16:15:00.001-06:00

I have been slacking on my blogging. So much has happened since my last blog. The most exciting news is.......................I am going to be Mrs. Johns ;)

Rex proposed to me on July 14th, 2009!! We went on a hike up to Secret Lake up Cottonwood canyon around sunset. When we got to the lake it was pretty crowded. So we found a rock right on the lake and laid out our blanket. We just talked about everything and anything. Finally we had the whole lake to ourselves, Rex stood up and turned around to me and said, "Baby, do you wanna spend the rest of your life with me?" I said jokingly, "Ugh, I don't know hehe." He then got on one knee and said, "because I want to spend the rest of my life with you." We both started crying and kissing and hugging. After a few minutes, Rex asked me, "so can I take that as a yes?" I said of course, Yes, Yes, Yes!! It was perfect and I can't wait to start our lives together. We have accomplished so much already for our big day:

Our date...August 7th, 2010!
Venue.....Sundance Resort.
Wedding Dress....Monique Lhuillier
Flowers.....Roses from Whimsy Floral
Colors.......Chocolate Brown, Champagne, Taupe, Ivory, Blush pink

We are in the process of getting our save the date cards, which will keep everyone updated on our progress.

Rex's Birthday Gift........Love my family!!

2009-07-02T09:56:00.000-06:00

For his birthday dinner we took him to Cadillac Grill, where he had his first taste of a buffalo bisket :)

My family

My Nana, she is so cute :)

My beautiful mom and I

So for Rexy's birthday my mom suprised him, and took us to go PARAGLIDING.....

We attempted to take flight twice on Saturday!! We woke up Saturday morning @ 6:30 A.M. cuz we had to be at the gathering place at 7:45 A.M. When we arrived at the place the instructors informed us we had a good hour to wait for the fog to clear up. So once 9 rolled around the took us up the moutain to one of their launching spots. As you can see the fog was not letting up anytime soon :( Once it started clearing up the winds were "not suitable for flight"........so we drove up to another location.....Rex and I were one of the last tandems to prep, everyone else got to take flight. BAD NEWS: our intructors informed us that the winds were not in our favor.......long story short Rex and I waited 4.3 hours and weren't able to fly!! We were really disappointed....but decided to reschedule for Sunday A.M.
THIRD TIME'S A CHARM!!

Rex getting ready for flight!!

So once we took the tram to the top, we came to this spot where we were loaded into our diaper harnesses and were instructed to "keep running.........off the cliff!!"

This is the view at the very top of the mountain we jumped up of!! It was gorgeous and a beautiful day!! We couldn't have asked for better weather....

My view was amazing, my instructor told me to get my shoe in there so everyone would know I was in the air :) It was the perfect end to our trip.....after we landed my mom suprised all of us for a relaxing day at the spa........let's just say Rexy got spoiled by his in-law and nana-law :) Love you Babe!!

WARNING......

2009-04-16T18:32:00.000-06:00

So working with a bundle of aesthetician that known their stuff, I have learned 4 simple steps in my daily routine..........

Cleanse,

Tone,

Moisturize,

SUN PROTECTANT

Kids this is the result when you don't follow those simple four steps :)

Awesome POW..........

2009-04-06T16:39:00.000-06:00

On the way up to the slopes....

We are a bunch of goofballs.......

My mom purchased our lift tickets for Christmas, and we finally put them to use. It was a perfect day to go..............the sun was shining, the temp was in the high 50's, and there were inches of fresh powder to cushion our fall(s). We had a blast just being together and laughing until our stomachs hurt. Rex went for his 1st time last season and has improved tremendously!! We can't wait to go again next season!!!!

A quick get away....

2009-03-25T20:02:00.000-06:00

And were off......we left SLC at 7:00 A.M. and landed in LAX at 7:40 A.M. (their time) We had the whole day ahead of us! We got our luggage and were off to find the shuttle to the car rental. We were directed to our neon blue PT crusier and zoooomed off. We are both really bad with directions so we plugged in Nancy the navigator and were in route to find our hotel. This was the start to our Orange County adventures......

We went to eat on the end of the pier @ Newport Beach! It was very romantic! It overlooked the ocean and the beach. (Hehehe)

On Newport Beach!

Right before our appointment! AHHHH, I was so nervous!

That's right!! I finally did it. We made our appointment the day we got there @ Tattoo Gallery for 1:00 Saturday! I was so nervous because I heard it hurt like a b!tch on that bone. But I didn't think it was too bad! I am super excited because it represents a lot to me.

After a long day of shopping, and getting our tattoos, we sat on Huntington Beach and watched the sunset. (We both agree we will end up being beach bums one day.)

Our last stop was Laguna Beach! We went there with hopes we would run into LC, Lo, Kristin, or Stephan :) We walked around downtown Laguna for awhile, and later on went driving around the neighborhoods.

Didi turns a quarter of a century....

2009-03-15T18:43:00.000-06:00

The Girls

The WhitingsThe Johns

The Shurtliffs

The Coates

The Stuarts

I'm going to be an AUNT :)

2009-03-14T01:39:00.000-06:00

My best friend Heidi got married to her high school sweetheart last May! I am proud to announce that I am going to be an aunt to Gianna Foreste! She is due July 28th 2009, and Heidi looks amazing! Congratulations Nick & Heidi, Love you guys!

Girls Night

2009-03-14T01:23:00.002-06:00

So it's been way over due! It has been months since we have all been together! Our lifes have gone in different directions over the past 4 years! Whether it be studying abroad in China or Amsterdam, getting married, or the simple fact that our schedules conflict.....We had a blast playing a couple rounds of Spoons, Laughing at old times, talking about old flings, making silly faces, catching up on eachothers lifes, and ended our night with hair pulling and biting!!