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Saturday, June 9, 2012

31 Weeks and National Parks Day!

     Today I am 31 weeks. The baby probably weighs around 3.5 lbs. and her eyes can dilate, and her digestive and respiratory systems are almost fully developed! I feel good but do get lots of Braxton Hick's contractions. I am reading a book that was written by the founder of the Bradley Birthing method. It is all about giving birth naturally and doing it the way we would if we were completely instinctual like a cat or a dog giving birth. It all makes a lot of sense. So I'm studying up on giving it a go when I'm in labor and if in labor I decide I'm not up for it I will get the epidural.  I'm excited to practice belly breathing during the fake contractions and I practice relaxing from head to toe before going to bed.
     Today is also National Parks day so we went on a hike up to Stewart Falls in Provo Canyon for free. It was 2 miles in and 2 miles out. It took forever to hike in because part of the way Grant wanted to really hike for himself. Also the other part of the way he didn't want to be in the pack but would rather be held by me or Perry. But it was great eating lunch next to the waterfall once there with the nice spray to cool us down too. We decided to book it to the car after seeing the waterfall and unfortunately for Grant, that meant he was not getting out of his pack no matter what. He was whining and thinking of all kinds of excuses like "it's scary," and "I want to hold you, Mommy." We had a very enjoyable time with the beautiful scenery and great exercise! It was also fun because I motivated people to keep trekking due to my "condition." They would say, "Oh if she can do it, I can!" or "You went all the way there? I can make it too!"
    Overall its been a lot of fun being with Daddy this weekend!

My handsome boys! 

Living large! Literally.













4 comments:

Unknown said...

Aww I love the pics. And absolutly luv luv luv that growing belly. Is it normal to have braxton hicks contractions this far along? Stupid ? But I've never been nor never will be preggers. Lol

The Dooley Family said...

What a CUTE bunch of pictures!!! I loved them all! I love it when toddlers get to go on adventures like that. Seeing their little eyes all excited and doing something they don't normally get to do every day is awesome. That pack is COOL! Where did you get it? What is it called? It's so hard to find good ones that will fit kids bigger than babies! And I love the little drink holder and shade!

Jessica C said...

Hey! This is the first of your blog entries that I have had a chance to read. And I must say your little boy is absolutely adorable and you look fabulous. I am so impressed you were able and willing to do that hike. I'm only 24 weeks and would not want to do it lol. Congrats on your beautiful and expanding family.

Rachel said...

Tanya, It is normal to have them pretty frequently after 28 weeks. However I had them before that too. They aren't the painful ones, just like the uterus gets hard and flexes. It can be uncomfortable though. :)

Alaina, Thanks! I'm glad my pictures don't disgust you and your editing eye, or maybe they do lol. Its a point and shoot camera. I got the pack from my mom. She got it from a garage sale. I'm sorry I'm never any help when you ask me things like that lol. I think it works for a baby starting at 6 months and up.

Jessica, Thank you! The hike wasn't too bad, but I did get out of breath more than once. It was a great escape from the busyness of life.