Cry Baby

Lately I have been so emotional. I know it's probably just because I'm pregnant, but it's so funny that I find myself tearing up about EVERYTHING. When I look at everyone's blogs, especially ones with pictures of babies, I cry. When I think about people I love and the things some of them are going through, I cry. When I'm driving to work and a sappy song comes on, I cry. When I'm at work and my patient's family starts crying, I cry. When I feel my baby move, I cry! In fact I'm holding back tears right now for no reason! Haha. What the heck. Sometimes I think I need to get a hold of myself, but most of the time I just don't even worry about it and I let myself feel how I feel. Poor JD.

Anyways, I've been working everyday the last week, but I promise one of these days I'll post my latest pictures. Yesterday I transferred both of my patients out, so I got to leave work early and go to the BYU game. It was so fun to hang out with our friends, but I honestly felt alittle out of place there. It was also very hot, the game was slow, and I had to unbutton my jeans for the first time. Yep, the belly's growing. It's weird being so out of control with my body growing. I've pretty much had the same body for a long time, and I have to admit it's a little freaky experiencing the change. But it's amazing and wonderful at the same time because I know my baby's growing inside me. I'm so happy right now, so don't think the tears are sad ones. They just happen.

Drumroll...

Well, it looks like I'm going to be buying alot of these:

and these:
and don't forget these:
and she'll have to have at least one of these:
and it won't be too long before she'll need a few of these:Yep, it's a GIRL! I'm still in total shock because I was convinced it was a boy. Now I know never to trust my instincts and 95% sure feelings! We are beyond excited and can't wait for her to be here. I'm having to totally change my mindset to girly things, but it's not going to be hard. (Well, maybe alittle hard on the bank account :) But it's so fun! This past week I've started to feel her moving, and it's the best feeling. I love her little nudges and flutterings. It's becoming so real and I can't wait to be a mom.

p.s.- I just got home from the best week in Lake Powell and California. I live for spending time with my family. I love each and every one of them so much. It was also so fun to see some of my bestest friends who I never get to see. Hopefully I can post some pictures soon.

What We've Been Up To

Welcome to the world baby Savannah Kate Chase! My best friend Megan finally had her baby on July 21st. She was 9 days overdue, but worth the wait. She is absolutely adorable and such a good baby. We're so proud of our friends. You did it guys!

Josh, the proud daddy.

About a week old. Isn't she a doll? I'm so glad they can tell us about all the wonderful (and warn us about the not so wonderful) things that come with pregancy, labor and delivery, and parenting! They'll be experts in 6 months.

***Just a little update with our baby: I had my 14 week appointment today and everything looks great. He found the heartbeat right away (I wasn't too worried about that cuz my friend Brandie and I found it two nights ago ourselves at work :). According to their scale I haven't gained a pound, although it sure feels like it. I'm starting to feel better. Yesterday I was even able to run a few miles and eat zucchini and squash from our garden! Amazing!

Last week I went to the BYU Football Women's Clinic with my friend Krista and a few of her friends. We had a blast. We got to tour the stadium, locker room, media tower, etc. We also got to meet the players and coaches and look like a bunch of girls doing drills out on the field. They were video taping us and I know they'll get a good laugh out of that.

Me in the showers, ooh la la.

Me and Bronco. He's so awesome :)

Krista and her cousin with Bronco

Harvey Unga. Expecting great things from this one this season.

The group in the media tower.

Last Friday we got to hang out with JD's cousin Laura and her husband Caleb in Midway. It was so fun catching up with them and hearing about their life at Harvard Medical School. Yes, he is pretty dang smart. Laura is pregnant and due about a month before me so we had lots to chat about.

Saturday we headed up to Idaho for the famous Preston Night Rodeo. We stopped in Logan Canyon for a little hike.

All summer I've wanted to go camping, so we were planning on going up Friday night, but I waited too long to reserve a spot and they were all full! JD refused to just go find a spot in the backwoods with me, so it didn't happen, but I made him promise me we'd go in September.

Cute Johnny enjoyed the hike more than Jane did cuz he was safe on Alex's back and far away from the TWO SNAKES we spotted along the way! I'm pretty sure if he wasn't there, Jane would've been :).

Check this guy out. I couldn't believe the pounding these cowboys take. But what was even more terrifying was the bull riders! Those bulls are massive and could crush a man with one stomp! I'm definitely not used to the rodeo scene as I was tempted to cover my eyes too many times.My favorite event was the mutton busters. It's little teeny tiny kids holding on to bolting sheep for dear life. One little girl got rammed into the metal gate so hard, and I was worried about her life, but there she was, still refusing to let go! I guess they raise their women to be tough from the start!
Johnny was so good the whole time. Alex can't wait to get him into mutton busting.

All of us.
The boys on the hunt for food.

All in all it's been a pretty fun second half of July. I've got to go to work tonight, and then we leave for Lake Powell! I can't wait to spend a week with my family and in-laws. Then I get to go to CA for a few days for Sean's reception and to hang out with my mom. All that and I'm only missing 3 days of work. What a good life I have.