Leftovers at 31 Weeks
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| Just finished a little beach walk and snorkeling |
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| Had the whole beach to ourselves |
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| Feeling large and in charge :) |
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| Chris and Jill in their happy place |
Pregnancy Update
Doctor's App the 13th with Stickley (32 Weeks)
We finally were able to meet the last doctor (there are 3ish who could help us deliver our baby) at the practice today! Her name is Emily Stickley and she seemed really nice. This was a pretty relaxed appointment--his heartbeat was 145 bpm and he was hiccuping while Dr. Stickley was getting his heartbeat! It felt like a rhythmic pulse and was even noticeable to Randy from the outside! He really has been moving so much and from what Stickley could feel she said his head was down but not fully engaged yet. He also measured (fundal height) right on schedule at 32 cm. I was pretty proud when she told me my ankles looked great--pretty much no swelling thanks to my walks and stretching (my "hard" work is paying off). I weighed in at 179 lbs (37 lbs total).
In other baby news we are happy to finally have picked a doula! Her name is Melani Sunia and we are elated to have her help!
Humanity Restored!
With all the craziness happening around us it can be easy to feel like everyone kind of sucks and only cares about serving their own interests. Well when I was in town for work at the Ala Moana mall I was getting ready to leave when my car would not start. I wasn't really that alarmed and just figured I needed a jump. I asked these two girls who were reluctant but helped anyway. After charging the car for about 10 minutes I tried to turn it on and nothing! Ok--this is when I started to freak out. In that moment I felt so far from home and not sure who could help me (Randy was working). I called him and started to cry a little when this scruffy looking dude and his girlfriend pulled up and asked if I needed help. I explained how I had already tried to charge the battery with no luck but he asked if he could check it out and of course I said yes. He jiggled my battery around and it started right away!! I was overjoyed and gave him a big hug. I am so grateful for this stranger who took the time to notice me in my time of need and help.
Aiea Loop Trail with Bree (33 Weeks)
Caressa Pitt's Wedding Reception (32 Weeks)
Halloween Trunk of Treat at Sunset Elementary (34 Weeks)
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| Back of my costume |
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| Lezlie, Sadie, Noah, and I |
Other Happenings
Released from YW
This was my last month spent with the young women for church. All of us leaders were released and it felt weird! In some ways I am grateful for the additional time I have, especially with a baby approaching but I do miss being one of their leaders and interacting with them each week through church and activities.
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| Our last Sunday together as a group |
Work Baby Shower
My last day of work was the 29th of this month. My work peeps were so thoughtful and threw me a little baby shower, Friday the 28th. It was a total surprise, they had me go to a meeting so they could get everything ready in the dayroom. I cried a little because I just felt so much love and support from these amazing people! We even played a few fun games together (i.e.; pin the binky on the baby).
Surfing at Lani's
Randy broke his short board and I stepped on a sea urchin when we went surfing at Lani's (I was 31 weeks). This was the last time I surfed before giving birth. I caught a few waves (2) and it was quite a paddle for me. I have continued to love doing yoga with my friend Alex from work. She is almost a month behind me and it has been so fun to go through this pregnancy journey together. We even went maternity clothes shopping together earlier this month.
