Weeks 37-39... and then some

^^^ 39 Weeks 5 days! ^^^

Progress pics...

How far along?  39 Weeks 5 Days

Total weight gain/measurements: 50!!! :/

Maternity clothes:  Def rocking those maternity shirts. Luckily I have some baggy shirts that I can throw in the mix... but mostly maternity shirts. ... I may or may not have stretched out my jeans trying to make them last as long as possible. 

Stretch marks: Nope. 

Sleep: Not so good these days. Very uncomfortable. Heartburn like CRAZY. Hopefully what they say is true.. that if you have heartburn your baby will have hair. Bless this child with casey's genes. 

Best moment this week: MOM IS COMING TO TOWN TODAY! finally! 

Miss anything? ..... Oh who knows! I miss being comfortable. Next time around... I shall buy more maternity clothes, or leggings or something. Stop being such a tight wod. lol 

Movement: Right now I can feel her clear up by my ribs and then the very next second clear down by my hip flexors! 

Food cravings: Notta. Cheesecake every now and then

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Labour signs: NOPE

Symptoms: Tired and uncomfortable...  Heartburn like mad.    

Wedding ring on or off? On... But not very comfortably

Happy or moody most of the time: Getting VERY anxious. I want Hayden here. But.... she apparently isn't ready.  

Looking forward to: Meeting our sweet little angel. 

36 Weeks

Ohhhhh we are almost there! :)

 At this point in my pregnancy, I can now deliver at Valley View Medical Center. If I had to deliver any time before now, they would have sent me to St. George because it would be too early, but now I can deliver in Cedar. Speaking of Valley View Medical Center, I had a lovely trip to the hospital earlier this week…

Casey and I both got sick on Wednesday morning and for lack of better words, it kicked our ass! We both couldn't even keep water down. Well, come Wednesday afternoon I had blood in my urine (scary scary scary when you're 36 weeks pregnant) So we went to the hospital. When we first arrived they had me do a urine sample and hooked me up to the machines. They found baby Hayden's heartbeat (best sound ever) and then put a monitor on me to see if I was contracting… and sure enough I was. They think that it was "Braxton Hicks" because I couldn't feel them. Because I was contracting, they went ahead and checked my cervix, and I am still closed. FEW! Baby Hayden needs a couple more weeks to cook…. and mom and dad need a couple more weeks to prepare! Next they hooked me up to an IV because I was really dehydrated. They pumped a bunch of fluids into me along with some antibiotic and tylenol and I felt better in a hurry.. all while Casey sat right next to me.. sick as a dog.

I have to give a big shout-out to my amazing hubby. SERIOUSLY the best guy EVER! I told him that he should just stay home when I was getting ready to go to the hospital, but he still came with me even though he was super super sick. Talk about being supportive! He sat right next to me all 4 hours we were in the hospital. I know that is about the LAST place you want to be when you are sick and you are not the one being taken care of. There I was getting pumped full of fluids and Casey just sat there without a complaint. He is amazing. (and of course I had to snap a few pictures because "I can't remember anything unless I take a picture" -Casey)

34 Weeks!

(lookin super hottttt)

(This is a very flattering pose…)

How far along?  35 Weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: 30 lbs… BIIG MOMMA

Maternity clothes:  Maternity shirts but I am still in SOME jeans…  They are not very comfortable. I discovered that I love leggings.. I used to not be a huge fan and now I am asking myself why I have waited so long to try these bad boys on!  

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Sleep is good… but still don't get a whole lot. Still coaching CrossFit and working out so I am usually awake by 4:30 on some days and 5:30 on most. 

Best moment this week: getting to spend time with Casey. He is the best husband in he world. 

Miss anything? Call me crazy… but I miss waking up feeling lean. lol I have issues. 

Movement: She is a wild child. I love when she is moving and grooving 

Food cravings: Soups.. but I think it's because of the friggen cold weather

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Labour signs: NOPE

Symptoms: Tired!    

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and anxious for baby girl to make her arrival. 

Looking forward to: What is NOT to look forward to at this time? I am so excited I can hardly stand myself! 

On a Side Note: I swear some people will say the darndest things to you while you are pregnant! I know that it is a good conversation starter and all but holy hannah banana! lol 

<3 Tay

30 Weeks and Baby Shower

30 Weeks!! I cannot believe it! Ten weeks to go. 

How far along?  30 Weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: 27 lbs

Maternity clothes:  Maternity shirts but I am still in jeans…  when my jeans are freshly washed, I have to do the rubber band trick..have to unbutton them when I sit down, they still need to be buttoned when I stand up. 

Stretch marks: Still no. Thank goodness

Sleep: sleep is pretty good. Still tired all the time. But get up early and staying up late doesn't really help either. 

Best moment this week:  My baby shower in Cedar. It was lovely. Donna, Jonie, and Ronnie put so much into the shower to make it perfect. I have so many awesome friends and family members. BLESSED to say the least

Miss anything? I don't really miss anything. 

Movement: LIKE CRAZY! She is a busy busy girl! 

Food cravings: Nope

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Labour signs: NOPE

Symptoms: Heartburn is comin on strong!    

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Still Happy! :) 

Looking forward to: I am ready for Baby Hayden to be here. But… I am taking her to Garth Brooks next weekend. hehe. Lucky girl!

Baby Shower 10/13

The Gather. Crystal 2015

"The Rodeo" - Ty Bulloch and Warpaint

God's Country

26 Weeks

Feeling prego- and YES I AM PREGNANT AND STILL CROSSFIT!

It's official, I feel bigger... I know I've been bigger for a while... but it's so strange every small change your body goes through.  my clothes fit more snug… and by that, I mean they don't really fit. 

 I am still doing CrossFit. Yes! This was one of my biggest questions to my doctor when I first found out I was pregnant. "Can I continue doing CrossFit?" His answer: "Yes! Continue doing what you have always been doing, but listen to your body."

 I listen to my body, and if it tells me no… then I stop. CrossFit is what keeps me sane. It truly makes me a happier person.  I work out with as well as coach a few women who still attend CrossFit classes while they are pregnant, and I think nothing is more strong and inspiring that a woman who continues to stay fit while she is growing a human. Our bodies are simply amazing! I look at CrossFit as training for delivery. My body will be used to working hard and It will only help for an easier delivery and a must speedier recovery. 

There is just one thing I wish people would stop saying to me.. and that is, "Your body is never going to be the same after having a baby." … I call BS! I don't mean to be rude by any means, but I think that is an excuse to be lazy. An excuse to "settle". Your body is what you make of it. Yeah, it might be hard to get your body back to the way it was pre-pregnancy… but it CAN be the same if you want it to be. Hell, it can even be better!!  End of Rant! 

Much love, 

TAY

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24 Weeks! ... Week 20-24

How far along?  24 Weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: 

Maternity clothes:  Not necessary quite yet! I am still in jeans... although I have to unbutton them when I sit down, they still need to be buttoned when I stand up.

Stretch marks: Not any yet. Using oil like crazy!

Sleep: Sleep is still good. Tired a lot. Dreams are very vivid and sometimes I feel like I have been fighting a battle all night so am still tired when I wake up.. But so far so good. 

Best moment this week:  "You are now to that point where people don't know if you're gaining weight, or if you're pregnant." .... Thanks? haha

Miss anything? Nope. Now that I can run again I am just fine. Still sometimes wish I could have a glass of wine but I'm kind of over that. 

Movement: YEP YEP YEPPAROO! I have felt little miss Hayden! She is an active little thing. Every time I feel her move, I tell Casey to come feel. I think that he got to feel her the other day! He thinks it is creepy. haha. A couple days ago, Casey was talking to me and laid his head on my stomach as we were sitting on the couch, and Hayden let out a big ol kick! ... I think she likes hearing Daddy's voice.

Food cravings: A lot of my cravings have gone away. There isn't one specific thing that I feel like I need to have. Although I am really digging the Sobe Life Water from Maverick. With Pebble Ice of course. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? If I don't eat for a couple hours I still get sick. I also get a lot of gas bubbles :) 

Gender: BABY GIRL! HAYDEN DAWN CHRISTENSEN

Labour signs: NOPE

Symptoms: Just a little Gassy is all.   

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Still Happy! :) 

Looking forward to: Baby Shower in Lyman is just around the corner. My mom and Becky have done a great job planning it! ... and I say that because I don't have to have any input. I LOVE THAT! he he. All I know is that it is going to be an Elephant theme. Thanks to my mom knowing me so well. I have always loved Elephants. Maybe little miss Hayden will like them too :) 

----There are several lessons we can learn from the elephant and these too are used as its symbol: strength, wisdom, solitude, strong sense of loyalty to the family and intelligence.---

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Some funny/nice things people have said to me:

At CrossFit:

Kerny Wood: Tayler, my wife says that you haven't even been sick at all?

Me: Nope! I hear that I am one of the lucky ones.

Kerny: You know people that work hard are the lucky ones? 

Me: haha what do you mean? 

Kerny: Tayler, you work hard and that is what makes you "lucky". You are constantly pushing yourself. Your body is used to working hard. That is what makes you so bad ass and that is why you are having an "easy pregnancy".. Because you work hard! 

.... THANK YOU KERNY! I never thought of it that way! ....

At CrossFit:

Ashley Whiting: Oh my heck! You don't even look pregnant! You just look like you just got finished eating a big meal. 

...Again, Thanks? I think haha...

At Work:

"You are now to that point where people don't know if you are gaining weight or if you're pregnant." 

At CrossFit:

Reggi: "You just look like a buff pregnant lady. 

At CrossFit:

Justin: While doing shoulder press... "Your baby is going to come out and want to sleep on the ground instead of in your arms cause your arms are going to be harder than the ground."

and…. Just because I have a goofball of a husband.. He tries to tell me that he still has a bigger belly than me <3

--- Flashback to Hayden at 18 Weeks ---

xo,

Tay

18 Weeks and Gender Reveal

So I didn't want to have a gender reveal party.... mostly because I can't ever wait when there is such exciting news to be known. But somehow, some way, Reggi and Sam talked me into having a reveal party. So I put together this cute little invitation for the party... and I am SO glad my cute little friends talked me into having one. It was a BLASY BLAST! 

I think that we can probably chalk this day up to one of the most special birthdays that a guy could have. Casey got to find out if he was having a son or daughter on his birthday! Donna, Keith, my mom, and Hugh came to the ultrasound with me... but they shut off the big screen when they were getting ready to determine the gender.... BUT that didn't stop some people from trying to see what it was *cough cough Donna* HAHA! Donna said "You shouldn't have invited me! I have to know!" 

There was a student who was doing our ultrasound so there was a supervisor there with him. The whole time they kept talking to each other saying things that made us sure we knew what it was. For example, "Oh! There it is!"... Okay, would't you think if they said that, there was something there to see. So here I was thinking it was a boy for sure. Well then right after that the supervisor tech said "well you have to make sure it is the umbilical cord and not boy parts"... this was the first thing that made me think, "holy hell! There is a chance it's a girl!" 

"We're here for the Sex"

DRUM ROLL PLEASE! 

Momma Sherrie was a bit excited!

But we got a good laugh at Donna's reaction! All we heard was screaming, crying, and then a big "THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!!" ... HAHA!

PINK! PINK! PINK!

The Grams sharing their excitement! 

We are so glad that my mom and Hughski were here at just the right time to share our exciting day with us. Thank goodness for summer vaca for the Canadians!

Grandma and Grandpa Christensen

We are so happy that we were able to share this exciting day with our close friends and family. There were some that we wish could have made it but we are SO thankful to have the love and support of our great friends and family. Baby C is going to be so blessed! ... and probably a bit spoiled! :)

Love, 

Tay xo

On July 21