Expiration Dates

Well, I am officially the last Gabrielsen girl of the four who were pregnant together, to have a baby. Whitney, Sam's wife, had little Preslie Jo on February 9th. So Adorable!! So as the time is winding down for me... only 3 weeks left ladies... I am having only one request... can my baby look just like my hubby! I just want a little boy that is just like him! So little man... listen up and do as you are told :) So March 18th is 40 weeks. My mom said she was two days over for her first.. Saren was 12 days over.... We will have to see. I am so excited to meet this little guy. As I am looking at expiration dates now... like eggs, milk, sour cream... they are surpassing my due date. Very very awesome folks! And a big THANK YOU for all the support in baby showers, gifts and love! We appreciate it so much! Smooches!
Oh and maybe one other request... Can I be as skinny as Saren after I have our little one.... mind you I am only asking for 20 pounds under my pre-pregnancy weight... not a lot to ask right?!!

Will I be pregnant forever??

This is me around 30 weeks.... Hanna got this cute jacket for Christmas.. I almost stole it until I tried it on and found that no it does not fit.. ha ha.
We went to Idaho this weekend with Kylee. It was so fun to see family and friends. We ate a lot of food and played a lot of BONANZA. In fact.. Jake and I have played it every night before going to bed since then. We were talking about our favorite beans... who does that? We do!! and were having the best time!!! We are still looking forward to having Isaac in our lives. Jake always comments that it still hasn't hit him yet... well it has hit me. My ribs are killing right now!! I asked Jake last night if a knife was stuck in one of my ribs... not fun :) But Bonanza, a diet coke, a heating pad and Jake to make me laugh helps the time pass. Will I be pregnant forever????

It's All Good Baby

I took this picture for Kristie since she hasn't seen me since I started "poking out." Pregnancy has been one of the weirdest things for me. Now people will ask what I'm having and when I am due... telling the boss was so fun, as well, I might add. He called me into his office and started out like this.... no joking... "Um, I don't usually ask women this but....... are you pregnant???" I said, "yes." He said, " Oh good because if you weren't, that is really embarrassing!" Ha, Ha... so I've put on a little weight. Moke told me the other day my butt and my arms are fat. I was dying laughing... little kids just tell it how it is!!! We cannot wait for our little man to be here. His latest thing is trying to bust out of my stomach with the head butt ninja kick. It hurts!!!
We just finished our Hypnobabies class. It was a six week long program that was awesome. I learned so much about my body, and how amazing the whole pregnancy/birthing experience is. Jake and I liked the class, as well, because it is super bonding. The class ended this past Monday and Jake declared it as, "The Best Christmas Present Ever." Ha ha!! Even though it was an exceptional class... Jake and 3 hours of talking about babies\birthing got very interesting. He brought up all sort of different topics to circumcision to perineal massage to lactation. Jake and the instructor made such good friends, that she is framing him a Hypnobabies Certificate for graduating the class.
Today I just entered into my third trimester! It is so weird because looking back, I can say that I could do this again, but while I was in my first trimester, Jake and I were contemplating having only one child :) I feel so blessed to be able to pregnant, even with all of its trials.

It's a Boy!!

We went to Fetal Fotos over the weekend, and had a really good experience. We found out that we are having a baby boy, and that everything looks super healthy! We went to my midwife this afternoon for my regular check up, and had her inspect the pictures. She said they looked great. It is so fun to see how fast he is growing. My midwife said that it is usually longer for first time moms to feel the baby move because we chalk it up to gas or cramps. I thought that was funny. So if I start complaining of those symptoms maybe just suggest to me it is my baby moving:) I honestly thought I was having a girl, but I did dream about having a boy...... I am just super happy that we are having a healthy baby, and Jake got the boy he wanted. He did call it from day one:) He said he wants a boy so he can build forts and play sports with?? Ha Ha

My eggo is preggo

So I have realized that being pregnant is different than I thought. My brother, Troy, was funny about it when he said, " I thought you would be the strongest of all the girls!" HA HA. I am a wimp!! Being nauseous all the time is not my forte!!! But this is exciting! I'm excited. Jake is excited! I am coming up on 13 weeks, and my midwife says everything looks great!! Thanks for everyone's love and support!

BaBy NoAh

Baby Noah is the cutest baby!! From the time I met him, I knew that I would spoil this kid. He was a big kid to start out with and keeps on gaining. He has gotten a little colicky, but Saren has been doing really well with him. We have been walking in the mornings with this little guy, and just hanging out. He is starting to wake up a little bit more. I'm pretty sure his first word will be, "Nae Nae."

Yuba What??

So I wouldn't say this was my favorite vacation of all year because of the following:

1. This is our family boat trip each year and Jake and I had to leave early so I could head out to good 'ol Ohio for my new job training.
   
2. The Sand
3. The Wind
4. The Heat
5. NO SHADE
6. Jake and I popped a tire on our friend Frank's very nice four wheeler
7. I burned the tops of my feet
8. We couldn't sleep because of the wind and sand in our mouths (yuck)
9. Jake (aka Bear Grills) stayed up all night freaking out wanting to go home due to the extreme weather conditions... I have never seen him like that... i laughed really hard
10. I guess after we left, the whole family had to leave due to a huge sand storm. It actually threw Ty off his feet.

We did have some good laughs though.....