Last Saturday was my family baby shower thrown by my mom at my Grandma's house. It was really nice spending time with the women of my family. My Aunt Ann and Cousin Kirstin came from Oregon, My great Aunt Nancy who I haven't seen in about 2 years was there, my cousin BJ's girlfriend, Kelly came, along with my Aunt Cindy, Cousin Danielle with her three daughters, 2nd Cousin Karen and of course my mom, youngest sister, and Grandma were all there. One of my employees made me a cake that was delicious! It was more like a torte with raspberry and chocolate ganash. mmmm
My Grandma made Kaydriana's quilt. We picked out the material together and this is the 40th quilt she has made. This is already one of my most cherished items. 
Two games were played. A questionaire about my pregnancy was won by my mom and then there was a toilet paper measurement of my tummy. I was (gulp) 11.5 squares around. Chehaila guessed 12 sheets and Grandma guessed 11 so we had to have a tie breaker which Chehaila won. I got a lot great gifts. It's a bit overwhelming when I look at my registry and see there is so much that I still need before Kaydriana makes her appearance. But thankfully I have 4 more showers and as Tim points out the only thing we Really need is diapers. Well, in a sense thats true...
Tim took off to Arizona on Monday morning to visit his parents (who are now both retired and are staying there for a month) and he golfed with his dad and attended spring training. He got 13 signatures from some of the players of the Mariners on Kaydriana's lil jeresy. He's already put it in a frame for her :)
It was a rough week without him. I felt like a single parent. I had the whole house to take care of and take care of Griffey by myself. Now I know it's not exactly the same thing, but it made me realize how lucky I am that I don't have to do everything on my own all the time. Because I had bible study on Monday night and had to go to our 2nd birthing class by myself on Tuesday night I had to wake up extra early and stay up late to make sure Griffey got lots of love and play time.
I had a horrible time sleeping all week. I don't forsee having a fitfull night sleep ever again!
Friday morning at 3am I felt Kaydri hiccup for the first time. I was so tickled, I got up and grabbed my fetal listener toy and listened to her hiccup for 20 minutes. It was so neat.
Friday I picked up Tim from the airport and an hour later my Costco girls came to pick me up for our annual girls weekend trip. Suprisingly I lasted the whole 3.5-4 hours worth of shopping without having to go hang out in the car. I bought Kaydriana a cute lil onesie with a butterfly on the butt and a princessy fairy/butterfly wing thing. Along with her tutu my sister got her, we are going to have fun dressing her up!
It's official that I hate all the photos I am in. I am just so big all over. I'm not being too hard on myself, it's just the reality of the situation. Besides, I knew I'd end up being one of those, "big all over" pregnant women. I look forward to the swelling bloat that has overcome my body to go away after the baby is born. 
Oh and a new pain to report: all the joints in my hand ache. I can't wear my anniversary ring any more. And after a 4.5 mile walk with the girls yesterday my feet and ankles are killing me! I'm happy to report that after seeing my Physical Therapist again on Tuesday he said I'm doing good and don't need to see him again unless something changes with my back. After the long walk my back was in a lot of pain, but I did the excersises and felt a lot better. Not perfect, but better.
Oh and a new pain to report: all the joints in my hand ache. I can't wear my anniversary ring any more. And after a 4.5 mile walk with the girls yesterday my feet and ankles are killing me! I'm happy to report that after seeing my Physical Therapist again on Tuesday he said I'm doing good and don't need to see him again unless something changes with my back. After the long walk my back was in a lot of pain, but I did the excersises and felt a lot better. Not perfect, but better. According to the 32/33 week update, Kaydriana could be about 4lbs and 19 inches long. I can start feeling her feet press into me and I have to be able to stretch my torso when she decides she wants to extend her body. I was trying to sit in a recliner on Friday and she did not like that. She wanted me to straighten out my body. I gave up trying to sit there and went to bed to read so we could both be comfortable. I know the end of this pregnancy is only going to get harder and harder so I'm trying not to complain, but now I can understand when moms to be say they are ready to no longer be pregnant!
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