Baby on the Brain

I’m having a baby. As I am sitting here looking at paint samples, the car seat and stroller, talking about what crib to buy and how to decorate the nursery with baby bump in sight I am so overwhelmed. I’m having a baby! Over the past 5 months all I have been able to say to people is “9 months is far too long!” and now that I have 4 months left, I think that pregnancy shouldn’t go this fast. In approximately 4 months I will be holding my little girl in my arms and if that isn’t absolutely insane, I don’t know what is!

Being pregnant has been a huge pain in the butt. The people that told me I would feel energized, happy, and loads better than my first trimester…you are all liars. Granted, I have it pretty easy. I am not puking every day and for that I am grateful, but let me tell ya. Being pregnant hasn’t been the fun of having a baby bump and beautiful glowing skin like I thought it was going to be. In fact, my skin has taken a downward spiral since I have taken on the parasite so..that was upsetting. Also, pregnancy brain is a real thing. Women are not just blaming their baby for absentmindedness for fun. I CAN’T REMEMBER ANYTHING. True story: today my mom and I were at Babies R Us and as we were checking out I couldn’t remember the word COUPON. For real? Coupon? This is my life. And as a lover of words I find it very frustrating to be at a loss for them. Who decided I should forget my name AND be fat? Not cool.

A lot of people have been asking us if we have a name picked out and we do! We are naming her Adelaide Jean and we’ll call her Addie :) I am already so in love with my daughter and I have yet to even know what she’s like. Its mind blowing to me that Daniel and I are going to be parents to a little girl. I was so convinced we were having a boy, and my husband constantly saying things like “Oh I KNOW it’s a boy. My son is in there!” didn’t help much. But when the ultrasound tech told us that she is without a doubt a little girl I can honestly say a little bit of relief fell over me. I wouldn’t know what to do with a boy! I have 3 awesome older brothers but they are a lot older than I am so I never had the experience of growing up with them like I did my sister. It was always just Breanna and I. Barbies, dress up, playing house and baby dolls is what I know and what I understand. Daniel, on the other hand, is a little overwhelmed by all the pink, glitter and bows. But he couldn’t be more thrilled! I can already hear him saying “anything for you, princess” to her…heaven help me. Somebody might have to help remind us not to spoil her absolutely rotten…we seriously are SO in love! And it doesn’t hurt that Daniel and I made her so she’s bound to be adorable. Oh dear, I’m already smitten.

Another thing a lot of people have been asking me is why I am not posting belly pictures. Here’s my thing. I feel so weird posting a picture of my big ole belly. Full disclaimer: it’s really not that big in comparison to a lot of women who are at my point in pregnancy. But Addie is my first baby, so I have stayed ‘small’. But also, keep in mind I am the biggest I have EVER been and I feel like a beached whale 90% of the time. My mom is so sweet in reminding me that she stayed small with her babies until 6 months, then she got huge. So here’s to another month of feeling large and looking small ;) If somebody can convince me that it really isn’t weird to post a baby bump picture I might do it…I’m not sure. Would that make me tacky? Ugh I am so conflicted.

I haven’t blogged in so long, which isn’t really all that shocking if we are being honest with each other, and not a ton has happened…I don’t think. Daniel and I have relocated and are currently living in good ole Kaysville! Daniel went to Germany for 3 weeks for his annual training (he is in the National Guard for those who didn’t know) and I went a little crazy. Big shout out to my mom and my friend Mel for keeping me sane! We found out we are having a girl (which, I’m sure you figured from previous posts) and I put blonde in my hair. Other than that, we are a pretty boring duo. If you find yourself in a similar predicament, we need friends so hit us up. We promise to not be boring if you hang out with us ;)

Life is so good, friends. I have a super hot hubby, a baby on the way, and an awesome, supportive family surrounding me! The church is true, the book is blue. Always brush your teeth and say your prayers. Until next time!