38 Weeks

Life is just so good right now. Here are some exciting things that have happened within the past week...

- I am 2 cm dilated & 80% effaced! Plus, I lost my mucus plug... is that TMI? 

- Dr said if I make it to 40 weeks, there is a good chance we could have at least an 8 lb baby... I don't know if I should be excited or scared ;)

- The "nesting" phase has officially begun. I am currently obsessed with cleaning. I'm definitely taking advantage of it.

- I won an eBay auction for this Britax stroller we have been wanting to get. It was $50 cheaper than buying it at the store. I always love a great deal.

- Chad and I spent Saturday at the Car Show in Sandy. It has become a fun tradition for us. 

- Slowly, but surely, I am gaining my strength back. I can now walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath! Sounds ridiculous, I know, but I completely lost every ounce of muscle on my body over the past 4 months. My body isn't used to holding 30 extra pounds, so it has been especially hard on my back. Crossing my fingers that I can get back into shape fast. 

- My hospital bag is packed! It's so weird to think that within the next 2 weeks, we will have a baby!!!

- We splurged and went on a date night to the Black Sheep restaurant in Provo. So delicious!

- I feel like baby doubled in size over night. It's amazing to watch your body change to grow a human (+ no stretch marks, yet! Hopefully it stays that way ;) 

Grateful Heart

My cousin, Jace, is going on a mission to Mexico this week and had his farewell today. We went to West Point, UT to listen to his talk. Because of my bed rest, it was my first time going to church in 4 months. We have been blessed to have the Priests in our ward bring us the Sacrament every week, but there is something special about actually being in the congregation. Between the hymns and talks, the spirit was so strong, it almost brought me to tears. I was completely overwhelmed with gratitude. I couldn't help but think about the past 6 months of my life, it amazes me how much the Lord has blessed us. I know without a doubt that this church is true and I am so grateful for this gospel and how much it has impacted my life. 

Stitch Removal!

16 weeks ago today I had emergency surgery to save our baby boy. I am SO happy to say that I survived four months of strict bed rest! It most definitely wasn't easy, in fact, probably one of the hardest things I've physically had to do, but I would do it all again in a heartbeat if it meant saving a life!

The stitch was removed today by Dr. Broberg. Now that it's out and I'm considered full term, I am completely off bed rest!!! That news made me one happy momma! Dr. Broberg said once a cerclage is taken out, on average, women go into labor 11 days later... so the waiting game begins! We are SOO anxious to meet baby DeVore. 

This stitch literally saved our little baby, and I couldn't be more grateful for all the doctors that helped me through this process! I will be forever thankful!!!!

36 Weeks

I had my 36 week follow up appointment today (although I'm technically 36 weeks tomorrow). Everything is going just like we were hoping, and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Jacob did a cervical exam and could feel the knot in the stitch (!!!) and said it should be fairly easy to remove. He said I am dilated at a 1 cm and the stitch is preventing me from dilating anymore, so I am VERY grateful I have that stitch!! It is going to be removed a week from today in the doctors office, and then my body will just go naturally into labor... so I technically could have the baby as soon as next week, or he could come in a month... it's hard to know with my circumstance and especially since it's my first baby. He is measuring perfect and is in labor position, so that is great news!

It's almost baby time! Let the countdown begin!!!

Hello 2015!

I love New Years because it's a time when I like to reflect on my life and set new goals for the upcoming year. Plus, it's a good excuse to party all night and eat ridiculously amounts of food ;)

 Now that I can sit up, my life has become so much more enjoyable because I can get out of the house more. We went up to Garrett & Juliet's house for pizza and games. They have a beautiful pizza oven in their house just like at restaurants, it is to die for! 

Chad made us a Margarita pizza, with fresh basil and mozzarella.... it was SO good!!

We started 2015 with a bang. We slept in and Chad made waffles for breakfast. We lounged around in our pajamas until 2 pm and Chad got in some quality Call of Duty time before school starts next week... doesn't get much better than that. 

Here are my top 5 goals for 2015:

• Spend less time of Facebook, Instagram, etc. and spend more time doing productive, fulfilling activities. 
• Get back to my pre-pregnancy weight (after I have the baby) by creating a daily workout routine and healthy eating habits.
• Daily scripture study and prayer.
• Finish the Book of Mormon before the end of the year.
• Find ways to serve others. 

Cheers to 2015! I have a feeling this is going to be one amazing year!