Been super busy the past little while, working as many hours as I can before blueberry decides she is ready for the world. Going to birthing class, trying to find time for chiropractor appointments dentist along with trying to refinance my mortgage. AND baby showers on top of that one down two to go!

And if we don't sound busy enough with all of that, we decided to venture into small business and now sell doTERRA! I love this stuff have been using it for some time, so glad we decided to start selling it really is amazing, know so many people who use the oils n haven't been to the dr in years. (That's my plan) you all know how I feel about drs. Check out our website! www.mydoterra.com/jacobwood if you have any questions about different oils, or what you should take for what please ask! Would love to help you out!

We're now 35 weeks, I can't believe it! She has been dropping lately, I think I've had contractions but nothing bad. Just hoping she doesn't decide to come too soon, need time to make it thru baby showers and get stuff set up, we will be getting the car seat out soon, I was told to have it ready starting at 36 weeks.

I've had a few off days, but those are bound to happen. Sleep seems to be a little harder to come by. I'm either up peeing or trying to get comfortable. I definitely feel I get a deeper sleep between 7-10 am than the entire 7 hours before that! Was thanked at work for being normal n not a crazy hormonal prego lady lol they have had a few that just randomly cry, my response- I don't cry in front of people, they ask questions lol...but seriously it's true.

I'm the worst blogger ever lately...sorry, I've been super busy with the holidays vacation work n now birthing class added on top of that along with attempting to get ready for the blueberry to arrive. I feel like I'm always running, n the few instances that I'm not I just want to try and relax.

So update-Xmas was great. Ate way too much candy gained too much weight, had a few different Xmas this year, with James mom, then his dad, then we were finally headed to idahomto have my families Xmas. After a couple nights in idaho we took off for a few days to Washington to visit friends. It was so nice to getaway and just be able to relax. Definitely didn't want to come home, it was so much warmer there!

Came home just in time for jake to start back up in school, n me to head back to work. Ugh, reality sucks.

Our birthing class started on the 9th, were doing hypnobithing, and so far I love it. We have 4 more classes to go so let's hope I can keep the positive attitude towards it :) I don't think it will be a problem. I love the thought it gives towards birth, I think everyone should do some research, at least a little bit to help with easing the scariness and fear towards labor.

I've been trying to decide when to stop working, and they are starting to ask...I have no clue tho! We don't know when she is going to decide she is ready to take on the world and I'd really like to work as long as I possibly can, but who knows...guess time will tell.

We are now 33 weeks-tomorrow!! Can't believe how fast it has been going, lately I've been craving salads...and milkshakes lol. I'm up 28ish lbs...which is hard for me to handle (I know I'm ridiculous) my last weight gain was a bit much my midwife asked if I was swelling anywhere...which I was! My ankles had been swelling quite a bit, but they have gone back to normal now. I was having an awful pain in my ankle it hurt to walk, we decided that was due to blueberry's head pushing on a nerve, along with the swelling, so I've been stretching more and doing yoga (got a prenatal yoga video for Xmas) it seems to be helping.  She is moving around like crazy, feel her so much more now than before its amazing. The last few times we've gone in for our checkups she has been head down, and exactly how she is supposed to be....lets hope she stays so compliant n doesn't end up being as stubborn as her parents...we will be in trouble!!

I think we have finally decided on a name....although we are still deciding so still have our list...but we finally have a name at the top of the list!

I still do my weekly photos, just obviously they don't get posted here....but you can see the on my Fb, along with my Instagram, hoperschenk.

We're trying  to prepare for baby showers as well! We have one in Brigham this month, then Idaho n here in SLC next month...busy busy busy!!! Hopefully I can find some time to feel fully relaxed before she makes her debut!

How far along? 26 n 27 weeks
Total weight gain/loss:18 lbs
Maternity clothes? finalyl broke down and bought a pair of maternity pants for work...still deciding if i like them...
Stretch marks? No, doing everything to prevent them.
Sleep: sleep has been pretty good...except having to wake up to pee...or waking up with a super bad back ache :(
Best moment this week: every time we feel her move. bought a super cute rocking chair...that i LOVE!just need to find the time to fix it up...need to paint it n upholster it, have to find some cute bright material...any advice on where to look is appreciated!
Have you told family and friends: yup!
Miss Anything?clothes fitting
Movement: lots blueberry is all over the place! she goes crazy when i play music for her, and when jake talks..
Food cravings:coffee.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: yup
Gender prediction: 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? its getting to be pretty flat
Wedding rings on or off? 
Happy or Moody most of the time: id say happy...but it doesnt take much to annoy me lately 
Looking forward to: nothing sticks out too much..guess just getting things for the blueberry, and maybe coming up with a name for her....

well had another appointment last week...checking up on me after my antibiotic finished...super annoyed to find out it DIDNT DO ANYTHING FOR ME!!! ugh!!! so now were going the natural route...and started feeling better the first day! have another check up today so hopefully things are looking better, im definitely feeling better...except for being exhausted all the time....work is going great. this semester is coming to an end for Jacob, which is great...just have to make it thru this week and he is done for a few...

27 weeks

our adorable rocking chair! thank you DI!

ok im late..i know...but its been  a busy week! 

How far along? 24 n 25 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss:17.5 lbs
Maternity clothes? definitely needing some soon...works pants are getting a little snug!
Stretch marks? No, doing everything to prevent them.
Sleep: my legs have been bugging me super bad lately so i feel like i havent gotten a good nights sleep in a while :( but i started taking magnesium and calcium, so lets hope it helps!
Best moment this week: thanksgiving! {last week...i LOVE thanksgiving} our appt today love hearing her heartbeat
Have you told family and friends: yup!
Miss Anything?clothes fitting
Movement: lots blueberry is all over the place! she goes crazy when i play music for her, and when jake talks..
Food cravings:chicken pot pie
Anything making you queasy or sick: 
Have you started to show yet: yup
Gender prediction: 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, i have a deep belly button, so ill be surprised if pokes out
Wedding rings on or off? 
Happy or Moody most of the time: id say happy...but it doesnt take much to annoy me lately 
Looking forward to: getting our carseat cover  n other blueberry goods :)

we got our car seat n stroller!! black friday came thru for us! we bought the stroller n got the car seat for free!! had our appointment today, 2nd time in group...this time was better than last...but we did miss the majority of it since we were with my midwife :). had my glucose test today...ugh. that was rough. i chose to eat hershey bats instead of drinking the drink...bad idea...i was so sick :( hopefully we get the results back soon...im not really worried a bout them coming back positive, but its nice to know for certain.  i have a bacterial infection, so i had to start an antibiotic today along with some probiotics...hopefully all is better in a week. 

25 weeks

week 23

How far along? 23 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss:unsure
Maternity clothes? couple shirts, but still in my pants. {and can do them up!} work pants will definitely need to be replaced sooner than later.
Stretch marks? No, doing everything to prevent them.
Sleep: my legs have been bugging me super bad lately so i feel like i havent gotten a good nights sleep in a while :(
Best moment this week: all the moments of feeling miss blueberry.
Have you told family and friends: yup!
Miss Anything? how i used to always be cold...now im always roasting..it sucks.
Movement: lots blueberry is all over the place! she goes crazy when i play music for her, and when jake talks..
Food cravings: havent had any in a while
Anything making you queasy or sick: 
Have you started to show yet: yup
Gender prediction: 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, i have a deep belly button, so ill be surprised if pokes out
Wedding rings on or off? 
Happy or Moody most of the time: was super annoyed and angry for a while...but better now :)
Looking forward to:

cant believe how fast the pregnancy is going...i am constantly feeling like i should be doing something to get prepared but really have no clue!! we have been stocking up on diapers, and random things we see that we like while out shopping :) were hoping for an awesome sale on the car seat and stroller we want sometime soon...hopefully black friday comes thru for us :)

week 22

How far along? 22 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13 lbs ish
Maternity clothes? couple shirts, but still in my pants. {and can do them up!}
Stretch marks? No, doing everything to prevent them.
Sleep: pregnancy pillow-BEST invention ever!! i tend to wake up with an awful pain in my side...so i get up pee {fart} and im golden! luckily if i get up during the night its only ever once :)
Best moment this week: cant pick one, just everytime i feel miss blueberry moving, i absolutely love it!
Have you told family and friends: yup!
Miss Anything? nope. i am content...until my mind wont shut off...
Movement: lots blueberry is all over the place! she moves around so much when jake talks, its amazing.
Food cravings: pancake from Mollies, with red syrup lol {still need to fill this craving}
Anything making you queasy or sick: gallbladder gave me some issues...but i did eat some fried food this week and drank soda so its my own fault...
Have you started to show yet: yes,! someone at work asked me when i was due! crazy!! 
Gender prediction:
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, i have a super deep belly button, so i will be surprised if it becomes an outtie.
Wedding rings on or off? 
Happy or Moody most of the time: ive been having issues getting my mind to stop for a little bit, so ive been pretty moody and shut off for the past few days.
Looking forward to: i dont think there is anything too special planned this week {especially since im writing this RIGHT before i do week 23} so just feel miss blueberry everyday ♥

were going pictureless this week..sorry, give me a couple days and ill get the week 23 up :)

nothing too exciting happened this week, just working away :) 
                i had to work halloween so i had to dress up {ugh} i just got wings and antennas  i was a lady bug :) i got so many compliments, it was great lol i also got a love note and some dudes number...along with compliments on my wings while walking to the bathroom...gotta love it! 22 weeks prego and i still got it! haha

Jake is super busy with school, working hard on making sure next semester is his last!

week 21

How far along? 21 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 12 lbs as of my appointment Tuesday, and i was wearing boots, so im saying more like 10-11
Maternity clothes? couple shirts, but still in my pants. {and can do them up!}
Stretch marks? No, doing everything to prevent them.
Sleep: pregnancy pillow-BEST invention ever!! havent been sleepin the best lately...it SUCKS!!
Best moment this week: Jake feeling the blueberry moving around {first time sunday {21} night} she has been moving around so much lately! i love it1
Have you told family and friends: yup!
Miss Anything? how i used to always be cold...now im always roasting..it sucks.
Movement: lots blueberry is all over the place! she really enjoyed the halloween concert we went to!
Food cravings: pancake from Mollies, with red syrup lol
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope it was a good week!
Have you started to show yet: yes, some days i just feel chunky and not prego tho...girls at work informed me this week that the most pregnant thing about me is my boobs lol im told that im tiny for being as far along as i am...
Gender prediction: 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Ive been super annoyed the past few days, and have no clue why....
Looking forward to: looking more prego, and actually starting to exercise and be healthier

We had our first "Group" experience this week...going to a birth center instead of a hospital they have group we go to instead of just scheduling a regular appointment {our appointment is during group} but we go with 4 other moms/couples...all at least 4 weeks behind us. I thought I'd really enjoy group...but idk yet, i figured the people at group would be a lot like us..they AREN'T!!! and i feel like we spent way more time than necessary talking about gestational Diabetes {which i get tested for next month} oh well, we are going to keep going, learning new things {hopefully} and hoping to start liking the people were in group with :)  were hoping to start a birthing class soon too...ugh! trying to find time for everything is so hard! between work, school, and wanting to spend time relaxing now we have to fit in birthing classes... hopefully we find one that works out great for our schedules, i feel we would really benefit from one! {were wanting to do the hypno birthing class}

Work has been going really well, lately ive been getting 40 hours, which is great...except i am exhausted by the end of the week! {i was hired for 20 hours}

21 weeks and 5 days

{i know im late doing this post}