this past week:

She is still a girl! We went in for a check up ultrasound yesterday and Ryan says to me before we get there, what if the first ultrasound was wrong and they tell you it's a boy' haha. I don't care what we have as long as we have a beautiful healthy baby. But we are still having ourselves a little Mary Jean. I get to see her on the big screen again in 2 weeks since she was being a stinker and they couldn't see everything they wanted. But she is looking great and growing perfectly. Just wish she would move around more! She loves to stay on my lower side on top of my bladder. So whenever I stand up from sitting it takes me a minute cause she is pushing against that left side.

This week has been pretty fun! Thanks to our friends Drew and Emily who called to inform us that Sears was having a blow out sale on cribs. We purchased a crib for 50 bucks! originally almost 300. oh yeah, bargain shoppers! We saw an awesome firework show with Bryce and Megan at the Taylorsville days, seriously the show lasted 35 minutes! And genius me took my purse that weighs a million pounds and wore crappy flip flops so of course by the time we walked to our destination my back and feet were killing me!

I've been slacking off in the picture department I really need to take some of our summer adventures! Especially with my new amazing camera Ryan bought me. I'm still looking like I got hit by a truck though, that or looking like Ryan beats me because my eyes are red underneath and sore looking. The skin just will not heal up thanks to these pregnancy hormones I'm guessing. yay for cover up though!

I can't believe I am already into my 5th month of pregnancy! I have loved it and have been so lucky to not be sick at all. I only have minor complains but I wouldn't change them for anything, I can't wait to meet our little girl in November it's still so crazy to me to think I'm actually going to be a mom.

17 miracles

Last night we went with some friends to see ''17 Miracles'' I knew it would be a good movie but didn't realize how amazing it would be. I have heard of many of the miracles and it was such a powerful thing to watch and feel that comforting sweet spirit, I don't think there was a dry eye in the theatre. Levi Savage' journal writings of the experiences of the Willie Handcart Company are powerful and true.  I am so incredibly grateful for all that I have, we really are spoiled to have so much. An interesting thing as well, stay for the credits to read a small bit about 'Albert'. I highly recommend seeing this movie I definitely want to see it again. I know for me living day to day I get caught up in the world and forget to think of the sacrifices our ancestors made so that we may be here and have a better life, have the gospel in our lives to teach our children  and so forth.

It's a .....

Ryan and I couldn't hold out any longer to find out what we will be having in November. So we made the appointment and headed to the fetal photo studio and got an ultra sound there. I'm already biased and think this baby is just the cutest thing ever. Hand resting on the face at first, than kicking and moving around, waving, sticking the tongue in and out. It's safe to say Ryan and I are completely in love with our little Girl! We are thrilled and can not wait to meet our little Mary Jean Ouzounian. She will be named after Ryan's grandma who is an amazing woman (another blog about why she is so great) and Jean is my mothers middle name. We'll call her MJ for short as her nickname. I'm already having way too much fun looking online at girl clothes, nursery ideas, and can't wait to make adorable matching headbands and bows. Bring on the frills and ruffles!

I have come to find very quickly that being pregnant and having allergies this time of season do not mesh well. It is most definitely not attractive waiting for that sneeze to come during a hair cut when my client is looking at me through the mirror contemplating 'is she about to sneeze or seizure..'

Thank heavens strange people are not touching the Buddha belly. *knock on wood

To the lady who said she was once a nurse and I look like I'm carrying twins...thanks for the self esteem blow. not funny.

I know lotion and body butter do nothing to stop stretch marks but it makes me feel better in my pretend world. So to the 3 little stretch marks don't you get any bigger! again i'm in my fantasy land cause I know there will be a family of stretch marks as this little one continues to grow.

I feel fat and unattractive till I come home to a husband who still whistles at me, calls me the most beautiful thing who has walked the Earth (no I'm not making that up, he really said it!) Than after some belly rubbing and kissing telling our wee one he loves him/her I am on cloud 9.

Hopefully the next pregnancy we can plan it to where I am not pregnant in the summer time. Pile on the layers rather than wearing as light and little clothing as possible. I'm not looking forward to house arrest for 3 months when the baby arrives.

Forgetfulness has never made me feel more ..oh i forget the word... but seriously I am constantly forgetting everything! Ryan has to go through the checklist whenever we leave some place. Have your phone? have your keys? your purse? have your water bottle? Poor guy has to call my phone when 'lost' countless time, drive me to his grandparents home right when they were going to bed to retrieve my phone. I swear this child is not only taking over my belly region, energy and nutrients it is now taking my brain cells as well. I may as well be a vegetable after he or she arrives.

Although I do have to say for the upside of being pregnant in the summer season I am loving the summer fresh foods and frozen items. Otter pops and ice cream are a staple in the freezer, all of last week for lunch I ate a fresh green salad and bowl of fruit can we say delish? And I am oh so grateful our apartment complex has a pool. The babe and I are going to get our vitamin B rays today after lunch.

BTC for life!

Now I have not been planning on throwing up a prego pic of me... but it so happens I had to get pics of me with my BTC girls as Alli and Stephanie are leaving the great state of Utah for their husbands schooling and job. Love you ladies and wish you the best! This was at Alli and Justin's going away bbq. Delicious food and great peeps. It was so fun to catch up, meet Alli and Kara's little babe's who are absolutely darling and make me even more anxious to know what I'll be having and meet this little one in November.


                                                 *Yes I know I am getting huge and looking more
                                              like Dolly Parton body parts :'( tear*

Friday  me: "Hey babe, will you wash the dishes today? They are really piling up"
              Ryan: "Yeah, after I get off the computer"

Saturday  me: "Hey will you wash the dishes before you go to bed, I know you've had a long day but the dishes are piled and really need to be washed."
                  Ryan: "Yeah I will."

(btw for those who don't know, Ryan and I made the deal that I would do laundry, cooking ect if he would do dishes since he says he doesn't mind doing them and I hate doing dishes)

Sunday  After a full week of dishes being in the sink, it's starting to smell... 11 pm I do the dishes.


Monday  9am Ryan "Morning sweetheart! I'm going to make you breakfast today cause I love you, k?"

I walk in to the kitchen to see this and delicious pancakes awaiting. Oh how I love my husband even when he frustrates me.

so far so good!

I honestly really can't complain about anything about pregnancy. I truly have been blessed to have it easy so far which with working full time I'm extremely grateful for. I never had morning sickness, a bit of nausea in the beginning if I wasn't eating every so often. I was tired A LOT in the first trimester. Finally hearing the heart beat was amazing, even more having Ryan there by me. I love how involved he wants to be, going to all of the visits making sure we are both doing well. Ryan has been amazing supporting me and willing to massage my shoulders and back whenever needed. As well as loving this growing changing belly of mine. Telling me every day how beautiful I am, and have that pregnancy 'glow'. Personally I think the ''glow'' is from my acne and wonderful shine and grease. beautiful right? but still the same he makes me feel amazing and boosts my self confidence.

Thankfully I haven't had any major food aversions. Fast food makes me sick, as well as carbonation, RI.P diet coke :(  As far as cravings go, nothing crazy. I indulge in my otter pops, love fresh fruit, and absolutely love banana peppers. I could seriously buy a jar and eat the whole thing right now. I am always wanting a subway sandwich with a ton of them on there which the subway employees now know me by name and know they will be making me one of two sandwiches, spicy italian or the chicken breast. yum.

I have officially packed many of my clothes due to the new season change and no longer fitting me. I broke down and got maternity pants and shorts. After wearing my regular pants for about 15 minutes I have to unbutton them and feel like a fatty on Thanksgiving day.

I make it a point to ask clients if they have children hoping they will ask me so I can mention there is a baby growing in me and it's not from over eating.

I'm even more grateful now that we bought a king size bed to make room for the body pillow. My hips were beginning to hurt and cause me lack of sleep so now I spoon with my pillow each night while Ryan is left in the dust on his side. poor guy.

Only a few more weeks till we know the gender!! I have no clue whatsoever, not even an inkling so I'm even more anxious to find out. And in all honesty I really don't care what we have since I want a family of boys and girls anyway and just want to have a healthy happy baby.  4 months down, 5 to go till this little one arrives!

And yes you will notice there are no recent pictures of me in posts, it's not a mistake. I haven't taken one picture of myself since I've been pregnant, shame on me I know.

jinxed

Ha well what do you know... guess who gets to speak in church this coming Sunday....why yes that would be me (and Ryan) I knew my 4 year streak would end soon, I was just hoping it wouldn't be for another ohhh 10 years or so?

On the bright side I get to speak about Temples and have a wonderful husband who loves speaking to receive help from. Wish me luck! 

I so look forward to this Wednesday I can't hardly wait *ahem not* I have to go to a drivers class for a ticket. Awesome I know! for the hour and a half I will be making my grocery and to do list, maybe come up with some baby names while I'm at it. Even though Ryan and I are on a strict no talking about baby names since we can't seem to agree on either of ours. If it's a girl we are good to go, if a boy...well he shall be nameless for perhaps the first year of his life. again, wish us luck on that one too! 

Well the weekend has come and gone way too fast! as always. It is some times such a bummer to have mine and Ryans work times so different, he's mon-fri 9-5 job and mine depends on the week with including every saturday obviously. So my weekend is whenever I have a day or two off together.
This weekend was more of a relaxing hanging out one with a surprise birthday party dinner for a friend, dinner at Ryan's parents with their delicious taco's. (Trust me, they are THAT good) and walks around our complex feeding the 2 different baby duck families, baby geese, and finding a turtle hanging out on the bottom of the stream. Hogle Zoo for 10 bucks or come to our complex for free!

We got our callings in our ward, and excited we get to serve with each other as ward missionaries! And I'm pretty sure my streak of not speaking in church is about to end. 4 years with out speaking in sacrament is going to end i'm sure soon. dang. I also added on my ''Getting to know you'' paper in Relief Society on the question 'What callings would you like to be a part of'' or something to that effect. I answered "Anything but teaching! ;) ) yes I included in the wink face.
I can't help it, I would love to help in any way shape or form...but teaching or speaking. I get tongue tied, I sound like I'm going to start crying in any second because my voice is shaking so bad. Yes this is me we are talking about, even miss social butterfly is not a fan of public speaking.

Give me, nursery, primary even young women's any day! but speaking and teaching adults...I'll leave that to the professional of Ryan. That boy could seriously teach and talk all day long, he loves it!

So that was our exciting weekend, that and the tummy is officially poking out! In just a week I went from a tiny lil barely noticeable bump to now an actually 'belly' what, are there 3 in there? jk! but seriously knock on wood. We are loving it and can't wait to find out what we will be having :D

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers day!!  I am truly blessed to have this woman as my mom and friend

She has always been at my side rooting for me, looking out for me and wanting me to be happy.

I have learned so much from her, I hope to be at least half the mother she has been and still is.

She has taught me to be kind to everyone, that family and the gospel are the most

important things in life; everything else is just a bonus. She is a fabulous cook! 

She continues to inspire me when I see her reading her Book of Mormon, finding and telling 

me about a good church book to read. (Currently I have started reading ''The Work & The Glory")

She is one of the most giving and selfless people I know. Even through my ''stubborn'' teen 

years I have learned from her and now as I look back I can say 'yeah, she 

really did know what she was talking about! Mama does know best!' haha

I'm so grateful to have her in my life and to learn more from her as I become

a mother in 6 months (yikes!) 

<3 Love you Mom!