AUGUST 2016

Pregnancy Update

Randy and I met Dr. Mari Stewart for the first time at Starbucks who runs Birthedright Babies. I asked her a bunch of questions and loved how she viewed birth and pregnancy. We decided to take her birthing classes in Kaneohe this month on Mondays. It felt crazy to think of going to ANOTHER birthing class but it seemed like it could be very beneficial for us--plus it was free and they feed you amazing food! After attending the classes I have to say that I actually felt like we got more out of these free classes than we did with the Bradley class which cost a pretty penny! I do believe both are beneficial but I was absolutely amazed by Mari's class and really felt like things were clicking for me. She would check the position of your baby at the end of class if you asked her and was so willing to help answer any questions we had. I seriously cannot say enough good things about this class--to be honest if it wasn't so far away I would go again just for the heck of it (don't worry I won't put Randy through that).

We also had an appointment with Dr. Song again and baby boy Saunders seems to be doing well! They asked me to get the glucose screening test and I asked if I could get my A1c checked instead and they agreed so I didn't have to drink that nasty sugary thing!  

In other big news, we got AC this month and it has saved my life! The summer has been brutal with the humidity and I was really struggling to sleep. Once the AC was put in I have been sleeping like a baby. So grateful for our landlords who let us get it!

Also, for exercise I have been trying to walk for about an hour a day if I can. I usually listen to some baby/preggy podcasts and walk to my favorite quiet spot or the bike path. Here is a picture of me when I went on a walk with my good neighbor and friend, Tiffany and her sweet dog Tyson. We went on a beach walk and took a quick dip to cool off on the way home.

23 Weeks

Randy working on his photo skills at the doctor's office 

 Moser Family Visit

Randy's cousin Jamie and her sweet family came to Hawaii to have their daughter Marlee be baptized! Jamie did this for her son, Vance earlier when he turned 8 as well. I loved visiting with them! We went to their beach house in Hau'ula and had dinner together. Baby Bruno is the cutest little boy! One of the days we got to take Carol (Randy's aunt) snorkeling for her first time at Three Tables with Heidi. We also took her to Kahuku Farms. During their trip, the Mosers were able to go visit Randy at work and check out the fire station. 

Marlee's Baptism in Waialua

Eight is great :)

Moser Clan visiting Randy at the station

Baby Bruno checking out the fire truck

Vance trying on Randy's gear

Eating yummy food with Marlee, Bruno, and Vance

Other Happenings

The cutest princess you ever did see!

Nadia's amazing photo skills

Holden and his homemade sword. 

That cardboard crown made her day. 

Hiking Sunset Pillboxes with Jiana