Our third visit to the doctor

Thursday, April 10, 2008

So most of you have probably already heard me tell this story, but I thought I would share it with the rest of you. Our third visit to the doctor was on March 26th. It was the day to find out if the colors are pink or blue! We were so nervous. We go to the appt, and we were the doctors last patient, which I don't know if it really affected anything. The baby wasn't budging. The doctor did all the measurements to make sure the baby was ok, and after ten minutes or so he tried poking my belly a few times to try to move the baby so we could find out. (With the baby being so stubborn, that should have been our first clue it was a girl.) But there was no luck with the doctor :( I know he tried a couple of minutes poking my belly, but I also think that since we were his last patient, he was ready to clean up and go home. He said we would schedule me 4 weeks out to do another ultrasound. We then went to my doctor to do the check up. (My doctor doesn't do the ultrasounds in the office, another doctor does). After we made the appt's for 4 weeks out, I asked the receptionist if we could bump up the ultrasound appt since there is no need to wait 4 weeks. Unfortunately she couldn't. I left the hospital pretty upset. I was 18 1/2 weeks along, and fully expected to find out that day what we were having.

That's when we decided that I couldn't wait 4 weeks, so we called Fetal Foto. We were a little nervous that the baby wouldn't cooperate. I asked the lady what I could do in the morning to help the baby be active. She said to drink lots of orange juice, and eat a full meal. I did just that. She also said that they try for a half hour, and if we still don't know what we're having, they reschedule us for free. I thought it was worth a shot. Once the lady started the ultrasound, the baby wouldn't hold still!!! It was so cool. After two minutes or so of showing us the baby's face, she said she was going for the bottom. She knew right away, but wanted to get a more clear shot so she wouldn't have to convince us. I saw the umbilical cord, and shouted out "IS IT A BOY???" Her response was "Not yet". Once we realized it was a girl, of course I was a baby and cried. I was so happy! Granted I really would've been happy if it was a boy, but something happened a few weeks earlier that made me know we were having a girl, so I really would've been shocked if it were a boy. Ryan won't fully admit it, but I know he was rooting for a girl. We have three nieces that are 3 right now, and he just adores all of them, and wants a little princess of his own. The rest of the ultrasound was a blur to me. I just wanted to leave and go tell the world that we are having a baby girl!

The crazy thing is, ever since that Saturday(March 29th), the baby won't stop moving. The next day she was moving so much that I felt car sick and got a really bad headache. Then Monday night both Ryan and I felt her from the outside. Every night before we go to bed we just lay there and feel her move around and kick. Ryan is so funny! He'll talk to her before we go to bed, and tell her that she has to be good throughout the night so mommy can sleep. He is going to be such an amazing father. I can't wait until she is here.

I hit my 20 week mark on Sunday. It's gone by so fast. I'm already half way done! Now I just hope that the summer isn't too bad, and I can live through it!

Here are some pictures of the ultrasound!

The Great Moffitt Baby Mystery

Saturday, March 29, 2008

We went to Fetal Fotos this morning and we now know the gender of our baby... Rather than just telling you I have made up a puzzle. If you can unscramble the Baby words below you will find out what we are having! Good Luck!CLICK ON ME!

Home Sweet Home

Thursday, March 6, 2008

We thought we would post some pictures of our new home for those of you who haven't seen it yet. We wanted to put before and after pictures because we're proud of all the hard work we put into it! And thanks to all of you who helped out, especially Greg and Jessica! They helped out with the painting a TON!

Our front yard. According to some people in our neighborhood, none of the houses have great curb appeal, but I don't think our house is included in that category!

Our awesome backyard! I think this is what sold the house to me! Over by the shed is a fire pit. PARTY AT MOFFITT'S HOUSE IN THE SUMMER!!! Then this walkway takes you down and across a little canal. On the other side of the fence is West Jordan High School. We're by the baseball field. Behind us in the picture is a deck with a patio table and the doors to get inside.

This is what the family room looked like with their furniture. Also notice the boring white paint. (It was white in the whole house, and they didn't even do a decent job. . . you could see every roll mark. Greg also painted the ceiling because they did such a bad job. Thanks Greg!)

And this is the family room with our furniture. we painted the walls tan, and finished the French doors. (They had it red, but only did one coat, so you could see white, and all the roller marks) Can you see my Christmas present that we LOVE Jessica?!?

And this is the bedroom. Some things I will point out is that the ceiling is tan and the walls are white, and the ceiling fan has no light. Weird. So they had a lamp by the door to light up the room.

This is the new and improved bedroom! You can't tell, but we did paint the ceiling white. We painted everything else too! We got new carpet. And best of all, Ryan installed a new fan\light combo in the ceiling.

This was the son's room. Wild, eh?

You would never guess it, but this is the same room. Obviously we painted! We also did the carpet, and installed a new ceiling light/fan. It's the office for now, but come August it'll be the baby's room! The question is. . . Pink or blue?! (Not that you care but we did get a new computer screen that's not so honkin' huge.)

Here's the kitchen. Honestly, nothing has changed except for paint and a new fridge.

Here is the kitchen area with our furniture and stuff.

The old bathroom. You can't tell, but there are two sinks, which is the greatest thing ever.

Can you tell that we like red?!

And that is our home! The basement is not finished, but if I'm lucky that will be our next project. The plan is to have two bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry room, a little salon, and the family room. We'll see how soon that gets done.

Our second visit to the doctor

Sunday, February 24, 2008

On Wednesday we went to my second doctor's appointment. I still wasn't feeling very well. That morning was a tough morning for me. So when we went to the appointment, I was already emotional. They took my weight, then took us into our room. The nurse came in to take my blood pressure, and asked me if I was ok because I have lost some weight, and they were concerned. Once she left, I broke down. I was worried that somehow I was harming the baby. Then the doctor came in and said the exact same thing, so that didn't help. I started crying again, and you could tell he felt bad. He said we need to do something to make me feel better. He pulled out the Doppler, and we were FINALLY able to hear the baby's heartbeat. (We weren't able to at the last appt because he had to take off and go deliver two babies. . . How rude!) It was so awesome. It made everything feel so real. There really is a human being growing inside of me! I heard it! It's probably in my head, but I feel like ever since Wednesday, I'm feeling better every day. Either it is because I was able to hear the heartbeat, or because I'm starting my second trimester! Take your pick. I am 14 weeks today! We will be able to find out whether we're having a boy or a girl at our next appt! March 26th is the big day. We can't wait to find out. Then we can start getting the room ready. Ryan is most excited to re-paint the whole room a different color :) We still aren't sure what we want to do with the room, but Im sure it'll come with time. If you have any cute idea's just let us know.

Our weekend with Windu

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

We need to apologize to everyone, because I don't think we blog nearly as much as people would like us to. Our lives are just too busy. But we decided to make time tonight! Lots has gone on, but probably nothing too exciting. This past weekend we loved/hated. We had to opportunity to puppy sit my brother's and sister's new ADORABLE seven week old shitzu/maltese puppy. His name is Windu by the way. We got him Friday at noon, and I took him to work with me since it was just my mom and friend, Cari coming in. I figured they wouldn't mind holding him while I did their hair. But I tell you, he was the center of attention. Everyone was dying at how cute he was. At this point Ryan hadn't seen him yet, and he really wasn't looking forward to having him all weekend. So I brought him home friday after work, and the second Ryan saw Windu, he knew we were in trouble. We didn't want to go anywhere without him. It was so much fun, and we just had a blast with him. So when Parker decided he wanted Windu back on Monday, I just about died. It was the hardest thing ever to give them back their own puppy. I guess you could say Ryan and I got a little too attached to Windu. So although we loved the weekend with Windu, we hated to see him go, and now our home is sooo lonely :(

I got Tagged!!!!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

I just read Jess's blog, and I noticed she tagged me like over a week ago. Im assuming that what Im supposed to do is answer the questionaire that she was answering when she tagged me!

On this history of Ryan and I

How long have you been together? We met eachother in February 2004, and got married in June 2005.

How long did you date? We dated for one year and four months, but that includes the engagement.

How old is he? Old. Just kidding! He is 28.

Who eats more? Ryan eats more now. When we first met, he ate like a bird. I taught him how to eat. (He can eat as much as he wants and he won't gain a single pound. He has weighed the same since his mission.)

Who said "I love you" first? I guess if its the actual phrase "I Love you" I said it first. Because he said, "I think I love you". ( Don't worry, I still give him a hard time for it!)

Who is taller? Ryan is. He is 6' 3", and I am 5' 9".

Who sings better? I guess it would have to be Ryan. I can't sing a note to save my life.

Who is smarter? Ryan by far. And he LOVES to correct people. It can get rather annoying at times.

Who does the laundry? I usually do, but Ryan has been the one lately. He has really stepped up, and I really appreciate it.

Who does the dishes? Once again, I usually do, but Ryan is amazing. In the past I would have to ask him to do it, now he just does it without my help!

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If your facing the bed I do. ( Its the closest to the door)

Who pays the bills? We have everything set up on automatic bill pay, but I guess Im the one who double checks them to make sure they get paid.

Who mows the lawn? Ryan does. But I do have to say that when I was living at home and Parker was on his mission, I was the one who mowed the lawn. So I am capable of doing the job.

Who cooks dinner? I used to every now and then before I got pregnant. But now since Im eating every two hours, we just eat whatever. Poor Ryan.

Who is more stubborn? I am by far. Not necessarily a good thing. I tend to hold grudges, and Ryan is quick to forgive. Or if I think Im right, I won't let it go.

Who kissed who first? Ryan attacked me! Just kidding, but he did kiss me, and I wasn't expecting it at all.

Who asked who out? I would have to say he asked me out.

Who proposed? Ryan did. It was so cute. He took me where we went on our first date, and he proposed there.

Who is more sensitive? I am. Especially right now. I cry over everything.

Who has more friends? Thats tough. I would have to say its a tie. I might have more friends, but we hang out with Ryan's friends more often.

Who has more siblings? It's a tie. He has three brothers and a sister, and I have three sisters and a brother.

Who wears the pants in the relationship? I would have to say Ryan, but if you ask him, he would say me.

Who are you tagging? Toni!

Not much is new with our little family. We're just busy with work. We've definately turned into home bodies. After work I am just too tired to do anything. So we spend our evenings on the couch with me falling asleep around 8pm. Poor Ryan. He has no wife right now. But Im hoping that once I start feeling better that things will go back to normal.
I guess the things that are new with our family and friends we can share! Today we had the opportunity to go baby Jack's baby blessing. This is Toni and Doug's adorable boy. I've had the chance to hang out with Toni and Jack quite a bit, and if my baby is as cute as him, I am one lucky mother!
My dear friend/cousin (we're related down the line!) Cherie and Adam had their baby girl about two weeks ago. We are so excited for them. Ryan and I are terrible friends and still haven't made it to Farmington to see them, but hopefully soon we'll make it up there.
We found out that My Uncle Barry got called to be a Mission President. We think thats pretty amazing. We are so happy for him and Aunt Julia. They know they are going somewhere thats spanish speaking and they leave June 21st. But they don't know where they are going yet. What an exciting opportunity and experience.
As for my family and the Moffitt's I don't think anything is really new.