Jordan and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary yesterday! I can't believe how fast time flies, I really feel like we just got married a few months ago. Jordan and I met for the first time a little less than 6 years ago, and I am SO grateful for God's timing. Lately, I am so grateful for how God well God knows us and how He really does take care of us. The past two years really have been the best two years of my life, mainly due to Jordan. He is the best decision I ever made!
For our anniversary we went away for the weekend to Homestead Resort in Midway. My company, OrangeSoda, gave me a free night stay up there and needless to say it was beautiful! It was so nice to get away and relax!
With a little girl on the way, 2 years married to one incredible man, a beautiful home purchased this year, great jobs, and so much in the future, man have we been blessed! I really couldn't ask for more!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Favorite Things....
These past weeks I have grown very anxious, really wanting to have this little girl. I thought more than anything I wanted to go into labor so I could finally hold my little girl. However, I have realized that I am really going to miss having her so close to me, feeling her everyday. I feel like my relationship with her is so special, and that I already know her so well. I love to be sleeping and all of a sudden be woken up to Kaya kicking so hard, as if she is saying, "Hey mom"! I love how recently she gets the hiccups and that I can feel her hiccup inside. I love how she only kicks on my right side, which I still can't figure out. She kicks so hard that my stomach becomes very oddly shaped and I immediately feel her strong leg. This girl has one mean kick! All in all, I am going to miss having her inside, feeling her everyday. It will be so fun to hold little Kaya, but I am going to miss these....my favorite things.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Motivation and Excitement
A good friend/co-worker today told me about a woman who has 3 kids and is an incredible runner! She has ran several marathons, half marathons, relays, etc and still takes care of three kids. She runs with her kids/the jogging stroller. This woman is incredible!
I love when I hear about women who still run after having kids. It is so motivating and exciting to me! I love to run! It is a big part of who I am. It keeps me sane. It is a stress reliever. I have learned that I am happier, more pleasant to be around, and that I overall feel better about myself when I am running on a consistent basis.
I guess what I am saying is, way to go moms that take time to run! Even more, way to take time to go outside with your kids and to be healthy!
Little Kaya and I run almost everyday together and I love that time! It is time to enjoy working out but even more, to do something together. I feel like she learns about a part of who I am and it is a real bonding time for us. She isn't even born yet, but I really love our running time together! And...I think she likes it too! :)
I love when I hear about women who still run after having kids. It is so motivating and exciting to me! I love to run! It is a big part of who I am. It keeps me sane. It is a stress reliever. I have learned that I am happier, more pleasant to be around, and that I overall feel better about myself when I am running on a consistent basis.
I guess what I am saying is, way to go moms that take time to run! Even more, way to take time to go outside with your kids and to be healthy!
Little Kaya and I run almost everyday together and I love that time! It is time to enjoy working out but even more, to do something together. I feel like she learns about a part of who I am and it is a real bonding time for us. She isn't even born yet, but I really love our running time together! And...I think she likes it too! :)
Friday, May 6, 2011
So Excited!
I am almost 34 weeks now and Kaya is really starting to get big! She moves like crazy and I really feel like I know her. I feel like I know her little personality. She kicks so much! I feel like she is saying, "Mom, I want to come out and play now!"
I cannot even begin to put into words how excited I am to see our little girl. Every day I think, 'I just want to go into labor and have her now'! Then I remember that I want her to be healthy and that she needs at least a few more weeks before she comes out. :)
Jordan frequently says, "Kell, why won't she come out and play with us?". Needless to say he is very very excited! It is so fun to see him get so excited for our little girl.
So to you Kaya, we can't wait to see you! We love you so much already and can't wait to have you as a part of our lives!
I cannot even begin to put into words how excited I am to see our little girl. Every day I think, 'I just want to go into labor and have her now'! Then I remember that I want her to be healthy and that she needs at least a few more weeks before she comes out. :)
Jordan frequently says, "Kell, why won't she come out and play with us?". Needless to say he is very very excited! It is so fun to see him get so excited for our little girl.
So to you Kaya, we can't wait to see you! We love you so much already and can't wait to have you as a part of our lives!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Breathing and Relaxation Class
Jordan and I went to a breathing and relaxation class last night. It was an incredible class, taught by a woman who had given birth to six children without an epidural. She went into breathing techniques, and how to best relax during labor. It was so good for Jordan and I to learn about different resources that we can use when I am in labor. The class further helped me solidify my decision to have a natural birth. I have not felt comfortable and good about getting an epidural from the beginning and this class really helped me to see more reasons why I do not want an epidural.
If you have an epidural during labor you are unable to get out of your bed. So, you can't use a birthing ball, hydrotherapy, get up to use the bathroom, walk around, etc. I want to be able to be mobile and use natural techniques during labor.
In the class we practiced different breathing techniques, tried the birthing ball, listened to a relaxation story, and watched videos of women who used all the techniques discussed in the class. It was incredible and really made me excited for labor! Labor should be a memorable time not a horrible experience.
The best part of the class was Jordan. He was an incredible! He was so focused and tried everything the teacher instructed. He was a great support partner! I am so blessed to have such a loving husband who cares about being able to help me during labor.
If you have an epidural during labor you are unable to get out of your bed. So, you can't use a birthing ball, hydrotherapy, get up to use the bathroom, walk around, etc. I want to be able to be mobile and use natural techniques during labor.
In the class we practiced different breathing techniques, tried the birthing ball, listened to a relaxation story, and watched videos of women who used all the techniques discussed in the class. It was incredible and really made me excited for labor! Labor should be a memorable time not a horrible experience.
The best part of the class was Jordan. He was an incredible! He was so focused and tried everything the teacher instructed. He was a great support partner! I am so blessed to have such a loving husband who cares about being able to help me during labor.
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