Countdown Time! 36 Weeks

Wow! I cant believe I have 4 weeks until my baby is here. It has been a long time since I have told family and friends that I was pregnant.

I went to the doctors today for my last ultrasound. I was excited to see how much the baby weighed. The doctor said he was measuring at 34 weeks and weighed 5 pounds. I was a little worried that my due date was going to be pushed back 2 weeks, but the doctor said that everything was looking good and the heart beat sounded good. The baby is already head down.

After hearing what the doctor had to say, I immediately texted Case, since he was at work telling him how the appointment went. He knew that I was worried about something. After texting for a minute, he called me asking if everything was ok, and I lost it, I started crying saying Im worried that our baby isn't growing. Case calmed me down saying that everything will be ok, and to remember how "small" we are and how small we were when we were born. I kindof said, yeah your right and I just need to relax and go rest for awhile. And thats what i did for awhile.

After resting for a few hours, I decided I wanted to just get out of the house and go look around at baby stuff. So, I headed to Wal Mart to look. I headed straight back to the baby isle. I found the cutest bedset for the crib. It was an "Animal Theme" bedset with a giraffe, crocodile, elephant, and a monkey (My Favorite, I love monkey's) So, I bought it!Last, Saturday my Mom gave me a baby shower! I received sooo much stuff. From cute clothes, diapers, wipes, a swing, a bouncer, and a bassinet. I appreciated everything and for everyone who came. Thank You! The shirt says "My first Jazz Tee" (Already A Jazz Fan From Grandpa Darwin)

CHRISTMAS! (A week late)

All I can say is that we got "Spoiled"
On Christmas Eve, after Case's family party we came home and I told Case to open the door, since I had stuff in my hand, and he told me his keys were way down in his pocket, so I had to open the door.. So, I opened the door and all I see was the Christmas lights reflecting off a New Recliner, with a card saying Merry Christmas! I said, Case Rod your a little sneak... I had no idea I was going to get a recliner. I had only mentioned it a few times to him awhile back, and really didnt think we could get one for awhile, but I was wrong. The chair is microfiber and light brown. I love it! I have been in it ever since. Its so comfortable.

I gave Case an ihome for his ipod, which he enjoys. He also got some cd's to put on his ipod. (He just barely learned how to put music on.. Ha Ha.. JK)

My family gave us a new video camera, dishes, and towels. Once again, another suprise we had no idea about getting video camera. It will be awesome when our little baby comes, and we will be able to use it more.

Case's family gave each of us money so we could do what ever we want with it, his brother and sister-in-law made us a beautiful quilt. Also, his mom gave me a cute sign about having a little boy.


For some reason we worry about what were going to get each other and from our families and it seems to be that we always come out with everything we wanted plus more.

Thank You Family for Everything!

I thought you were Pregnant??

It was last week at my cousin's baby blessing. My uncle Joey said, "I thought you were pregnant?" I stood up and showed my little belly, and then everyone said, "Ok you look a little pregnant."

Even my boss at work, said, "You still don't even look pregnant." Another employee didn't even know I was pregnant and that I had only a few weeks to go.

I think everyone was expecting me to be a little bit bigger, being 27 weeks. I think the way my body is (being short) my belly grows round, not outward, and that is probably why I don't look that big.

Don't get me wrong, I dont mind being not so big, I will probably pop out in a month or too, and then everyone will say, Wow! You really are pregnant.

Next week, I go to the doctors, so we will find out how everything is going.

Only 12 weeks left to go!

Did You Feel That?

Ever since I told Case I had felt our baby move, he a was so fascinated about it.

When he got home from work that night, he said, "Can I try to feel it?" I kind of chuckled and said, "Yeah give it a try to see if you can feel it." But he felt nothing. He was a little disappointed.

Lately, the baby has been moving like crazy. He is more active and likes to move around at night when I'm trying to go to sleep. The other night Case wanted to feel again, so I let him feel my stomach and I was being very still, and all of a sudden he said, "Did you feel that?" I said yes! That is him just kicking. Case was so excited that he actually got to feel his little boy move around. From then on, he always ask's me how his little boy is doing. All I know is that he is doing good and growing fast. My last appointment, the doctor said everything sounded good just by listening to the hearbeat. Case wasn't able to go the appointment since he was sick, and he told me to get a picture of his boy, but we didn't have an ultrasound. It will be next time. Hopefully, next time Case will be able to come and see the ultrasound.

Last night, we hung out at Case's Aunt house, they asked if he was moving around yet. And I said he was moving right now, so Case hurried and put his hand on my stomach and felt it move, and he actually saw it move. Everyone took turns feeling my stomach feeling the baby move.

Everyone is getting so excited for this baby.
We just wished he would come sooner.
Only a couple more months to go!

Case practicing holding my cousin Asher. Looks like a pro!

Half Way!

I'm half way into my pregancy!
At my last appointment, I went to the hospital to have the "Official" ultrasound.

They measured everything from head to toe, inside and out.
It was pretty cool to see everything being measured.

My favorite parts of the ultrasound was seeing the heart beat so fast, and while the ultrasound tech was pushing on my bellly, the baby was pushing away his hand for the tech to stop pressing on my belly. It was pretty cute to him being so active during the ultrasound.

We are getting pretty excited. Well, at least me and my mom.. (JK) We love to go shopping to buy cute clothes form him. He is going to be one spoiled little boy. Being the first grand-child on both sides..

The name we have picked out is Riley T. Rasmussen.

The "T" is from Case's grandpa's middle initial.

BOY or GIRL?

Well, It's true. We are having a baby BOY!

We are really excited. We went to the doctors last week, and the ultrasound was pretty cool. The baby is growing so fast, every 4 weeks it gets bigger and bigger.

When the doctor was determinig the sex of the baby, the baby was crossing its leg, and the dr said he could see "something is poking out between its leg"..... So, he determined IT'S A BOY!

Thats what I was hoping for, because I was raised with a sister. I really haven't had to experience dealing with a little boy in the family. Case, wanted a little girl first so, she could be "Daddy's little girl", but he was happy that we are having a boy now. He was saying the other day, "I can't wait to have a little buddy who get to fishing, playing hockey, and just hanging out together.

Both sides of the families are super excited for a Grandson. (Especially the Grandpa's to be so they can watch and play sports together.

I was going to put a picture of the ultrasound up, but the scanner wasn't working. Hopefully next time I will be able to put a picture of the ultrasound up.

UPDATE!

Wow!
There has been sooo much going on within the past month. I have been so busy. With a new job, and moving into our own apartment!

I went up to Idaho to see my new cousin be blessed and visit with them. I just love how cute they are. And when I do go visit them, they know exactly who I am.. My Nat! As Gage says. They are all growing up so fast! It was so nice to play and visit with them! I wish they lived closer to me (maybe one day).

The Family (Minus Gage, he was being a bum, he didnt want his picture taken)

Next!

Case and I, both "graduated" from school.. Well, I actually did. I finished my Medical Assistant in June, and the school had a graduation for those who have finished a class. Which, put Case in the category since he completed his EMT- Intermediate. He really didn't want to go, he wanted it to be my day. But, at the last minute he decided to "walk" across the stage.

It was fun "Graduating" together. This will be a "once in a lifetime" thing.

Finally!

We moved into out OWN apartment in Riverdale. At first we were a little hestistant on getting this apartment, because we wanted to save money and live with Rick for awhile. But, we just couldn't pass up the good offer of the apartment. So, we decided to move to Riverdale. It's just a 2 bedroom apartment, (but MUCH BIGGER than our apartment in Provo) We enjoy this apartment. It is so big compare to our first one. Big, living room, kitchen area (with a dishwasher, my favorite part) and washer & dryer hook-ups.

Our second night staying at the our new place, Case woke up to having a water leak in the bathroom that lead into the hall-way and water was every where.

Our upstairs neighbors had a toilet leak that they didnt know about, and ended up in our bathroom. The ceiling was soaked and water damaged, along with the carpet in the hall way.

I called the land lord and they came over to see the damage. They couldn't believe this happened. Luckily, they were very understanding and got everything fixed for us!

Also, we find out what we are having in 2 weeks! I'm hoping for a boy and Case wants a girl.. I guess we will see what happens. Hopefully, the doctor can see what it is!

Next post will be our finished ceiling to the bathroom. It is still in progress of being finished!