16 WEEKS!

Well, we've made it this far! It seems like time is going by SOOOO fast. I swear I just found out we were pregnant like 2 weeks ago, but it's been 11 weeks! I'm finally not sick anymore and I'm starting to get my energy back which is awesome! My house might actually get cleaned sometime soon :) I'm finally getting a little bump, not much, but it's something! Hopefully a few more weeks and it will be popping out a lot more so I don't feel like I've just gained a ton of weight.

Kevin has been dealing with my sudden emotional sensitivity really well so far! I seem to cry really easily and can't really deal with people being mad at me (which I used to just blow it off). If I feel like he's mad at me, even if he hasn't done anything to show me he is, I get really upset and cry. Ridiculous, right? Thank heavens he has been so understanding and doesn't get frustrated with me!

We find out in 9 DAYS what we are having! I swear I'm going to die from the anticipation! I've had a lot of dreams of a girl and dad did too. I've been taking a poll, and most people are saying "girl", but we will find out! It's so exciting yet nerve racking at the same time... I just want it to be healthy! I'm really making it a goal to take pics every week from now on, just to have to remember always! Sooooooo.... there's the 16 week pic!

xoxox

Britt

GUESS WHAT!!!!!

Ok, so most people know this already, but I thought that I should probably write things down and keep a journal of my experiences just to make sure I remember everything! So, here's the story :)

On September 28th, I went to work feeling like CRAP. I had a bowl of cereal with milk that was a couple of days expired and I thought that I had gotten food poisoning. I went home and went straight to bed, thinking it would be gone the next day. Two days had passed, and I realized I had missed my period AGAIN. The month before, Aunt Flow also didn't come, but blood tests showed that there was no baby. Well, needless to say, with the throwing up and missed period, I had the thought to go grab a couple tests at the dollar store. Those two were POSITIVE. So, being completely surprised, I thought that there might be something wrong with those tests........ so I went to the grocery store and got the more expensive ones. ALL POSITIVE!!! I couldn't stop smiling :)

I went to pick Kevin up from work, which at this time he already knew (he wouldn't let me keep it a surprise til I picked him up) and he was so happy! We immediately decided that we were going to tell our families, but only immediate family for now. I was so paranoid that I was going to miscarry that I didn't want to share the news until I knew for sure that the baby was ok. So we scheduled a time and Skyped with Kevin's family in Denver which was pretty fun! Then we made the treck to North Salt Lake to tell my dad. Now, here's the interesting part! The morning of that day (sept. 30th) my dad texted me telling me he had a dream about me the night before. I was about 4 or 5 years old and swimming in a pool. I was swimming toward some junk in the water and was about to get some in my mouth when he pulled me out. He said he just remembered feeling an overwhelming love for me (or who he thought was me). He told me this dream before I found out I was pregnant! So, when we told him the news, his face was priceless! He was excited, but you could tell he was thinking about something. The little girl in his dream looked slightly different than I did when I was little, but he figured it was just his dream. Maybe it was his little granddaughter telling him she was coming??!?! We'll find out!

That following Monday, I had already had an appointment with my doctor to get my thyroid checked. They did some blood work and everything came back normal. The nausea and hair loss that I was experiencing was most likely due to the pregnancy. Since I was too early in the pregnancy to start any prenatal appointments, we scheduled an official appointment to start the process. On Oct. 28th, Kevin and I sat in the exam room, quiet and nervous. We both knew they were going to try to hear the heartbeat, and all I could think about was "what if it's not beating"? I was completely and totally terrified. Dr. Savage came in and immediately said "well. looks like you're pregnant! Congrats!" I smiled nervously and said thanks, trying to hide my fear of what was coming next. She said that the date of my last period would put put me at about 13 weeks and 5 days. And so I told her the whole experience with the missed period and negative blood test. She decided to have an ultrasound that following Tuesday to do a size and date ultrasound. Then, came the moment I was so excited for, yet dreading. She got the doppler out, put the INCREDIBLY cold jelly on my stomach and started looking for the heart beat. I heard a loud heart beat, nope. That one's mine. Then, I heard the most beautiful sound in the world....my baby's heart beat :) I was relieved and immediately started crying. It really was in there! It wasn't just a parasite that was making me sick! (I had already lost 3 lbs by this point). We were then taken into another room to get some blood work done, and then we left to schedule the ultrasound. I couldn't wait!

November 2nd was a very exciting day! We were lucky and got to have an early ultrasound and didn't have to wait til I was 20 weeks to see our baby :) As if the heartbeat wasn't convincing enough, seeing that little bean moved its' arms and legs was the COOLEST thing in the whole world! The tech measured the little embryo and sized me at 10 weeks and 3 days, giving me a due date of May 28th! Ahhhhhhh, so awesome :) We left the office with pics of our little one, and I couldn't stop looking at them. We made our next appt for the 22nd of November, which was this last Monday. Everything looked great! We made it through the first trimester and the heartbeat was still strong.... GOOD JOB BABY! Next appointment will be on Dec. 21st to find out if we're having a boy or a girl! And best part is, Ashley (my twin) will be here for it! 25 days to go....and I think I might go crazy with the anticipation haha!

Well, that's the news! And the looooooong story that comes with it :) here are some pics! Have a great day everyone!

xoxoxox,

Britt

YEP....I'm a Slacker :)

WOOOOOOOOOW....it's been FOREVER since I've updated this thing! I'm so bad about writing about new events if it's not on Facebook. I know, that's kinda sad, but TRUE!

Well, Kevin and I are MARRIED! August 7th :) It was such a beautiful day and one that I'll always remember (well, at least the parts that weren't such a blur to me!). It's crazy to think that I'll be married to my best friend for all eternity, and I can't wait! Marriage has been a lot of fun so far! We're getting used to each other's weird habits and quirks, and just enjoying the time we have together outside of work! We don't get to spend that much time together since I work during the day and he works swing shift (3p-11:30p) but we enjoy the time while we can. OH!!! I got a job working at a plasma donation center in SLC. It's called CSL Plasma... I really like it so far! The people I work with are really cool and laid back, which is always nice- it definately makes the time go by faster!
Kevin and I moved into our first place together the DAY BEFORE OUR WEDDING....possibly the worst idea we've ever had hahaha! We about lost it after my love seat fell off the trailer TWICE in the middle of I-15! I was in tears, already stressing about the day to come and then that happened! Oh well, it's kinda funny now....KINDA.
Hmmmm.....what else has happened???.....oh, got into a car accident after my first day at work on Aug 23rd. Was driving Mei's Ford Taurus to go meet Kevin at his work for dinner, when I swerved to miss a huge tree laying in the middle of my lane on I-15...not such a great idea. I should have just ran over it, but I didn't. As a result, I spun to the left into on-coming traffic, went head on with one car, slammed the back of the car into the cement guard rail, then got t-boned by a big white truck on the passenger side! Whew...and got away with a sprained ankle and some bruising from the seat belt, and THAT'S IT!! I for sure know I was being watched over! The police officer even said so, and he didn't give me a ticket, which was even better!

I'm sure there's more to update on, but I can't really think what else to write right now, so I'll get back to ya! Hopefully not 3 months later like this time!!! xoxoxo

P.S. Wedding pics to come soon!

IT'S A BOY!!!

We found out today that we're going to have a new little brother!!!! So excited for him to get here in December!!

SKUTUMPAH!!

We had a WONDERFUL weekend! We went to Skutumpah lake with my Dad, two little brothers, and my Uncle Clint, Aunt Tangie, and their daughter, Kennady. We had a fun few days fishing and camping and just enjoying the outside :) The fish didn't really want to come out and play, but we got some! And they were delicious too! Here are some pics! Talk to ya soon! xoxox

Almost There!!

Only 18 days before the wedding! I can't believe how fast the last few months have flown by! I can't even describe how much I love Kevin...and I can't wait to be with him forever!!! We got our engagements done about a month ago. I'll post some up for you all to see!





This is one of my favorites!!

I can't believe I get to spend eternity with this stud :) Planning has been absolutely hectic, and I never want to look at another invitation again, but it will all be worth it! I just have to remind myself that no matter what happens, I'll still be married to the most amazing man I've ever met, and that's all that matters!

Called To Serve

So, General Conference was this last weekend (Easter!) and during the Sunday afternoon session, I felt like I needed to write down all the goals that I had for me and my family. At the time, I paid no attention to what I was writing down, but later, I noticed that almost everything on that list had to do with service.

My work revolves so much on the needs of other people, and making them feel important and loved. I mainly work with the elderly and middle aged people, and college students on the weekends, but I don't get to work with kids that often. For the last week, the thought of wanting to help kids...even just one, won't leave my head. So, today I got online and looked up "Big Brothers Big Sisters" and sent them an email to see how I could help. Getting the response back from the director was thrilling! Once I finally move out there, I can make a difference, spending quality time with a single child, and help her know that she is loved :) I couldn't be more excited! I obviously don't have kids of my own, but seeing how parents these days just let their kids run wild and not spend time with them kills me. Hopefully I can get Kevin involved too! He's going to be such a great father, and I think he will be such a good influence for a little boy somewhere! Well, just thought I'd write a little something today! 25 days til the big move and 121 days til the wedding! Can't wait!! xoxox

Brittany

Congrats to Ashley and Zac!

Congradulations to my beautiful cousin Ashley and new cousin Zac for getting married today in the Draper Temple! I wish I could be there to see you start your new life together! I love you guys!

Here's a fun pic to bring back memories of the old days with my big sis :)

Almost Done!

Only 8 weeks til graduation and my big move back home! I couldn't be more excited! I'm so ready to be back with my family and my wonderful husband-to-be! We're almost done with all the wedding plans, and let me tell you, I couldn't be happier! It's been fun, but such a headache at the same time! Only 142 days to go! haha but who's counting? ;)
Today has been a long day! Ashley came over to help me throw out a bunch of stuff I've been keeping in my basement, for who knows why??? And we figured out what to do for the invitations! She's definately the creative one! I'm really going to miss her when I move... not only is she my identical twin, but my best friend and other half. We've never been apart longer than a week, so I don't know how I'm going to handle being 1500 miles across the country, knowing it might be a while before I get to see her in person again. She's someone who can make me mad one second, and have me rolling in laughter the next! Not many people can do that like she can :) I hope I can convince her to move to Utah eventually! I definately want my kids to have their Aunt Ashley around!
Well, I've got to get back to babysitting! More to come eventually :)

xoxox

Brittany

My Best Friend

So, I decided to start a blog. And as I was sitting here trying to think about what to write about, all I could think of was to write about my best friend, and soon to be husband (Aug 7th, 2010!!). He truly is such a blessing in my life and I'm so grateful that I get the oppourtunity to spend time and all eternity with him. He's been my greatest support in everything I do, and truly is my better half! I don't know what I would do without him!

Kevin and I started our relationship on July 26, 2004, when we were both only 16 years old. We broke up about 6 months later, just because we were so young, and decided to go our own ways. We figured if it was meant to be, we'd find our way back to each other in the future. I went to school at Indiana University, and Kevin served his mission for 2 years in Utah, my home state.

5 years had passed since we had seen each other, and quite frankly, I never thought I would ever see him again. One day, while I was working in Bloomington Hospital ER, I walked by one of our patient room and saw a girl that looked to be about 16 years old. She looked so familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on where I knew her from. She had the same look on her face, so I figured I'd check out our computer and see who she was. Little did I know, it was Kevin's little sister! I finally got the courage to go talk to her, expecting her to not remember me, since she was 11 the last time I saw her. But she did! I went and talked to her and her parents, and found out that Kevin was coming home from his mission in 2 months.

4 months passed, and on one of my days of Facebook stalking people, a message popped up, and it was Kevin! We arranged to meet up the day before he left to move back to Utah for school (Oct 27, 2009). Needless to say, my stomach was in knots the whole day!! I wondered what he looked like, hoped that he would like me, etc...all the thoughts that goes through someone's head when they are meeting up with an old friend. I pulled up to his house, and thought my stomach was going to fly away! I knocked on the door, and almost fell to the ground when he opened the door... he looked amazing. Everything I had felt for him 5 years prior came flooding back. We went out on our date....and that was that! We knew that night that this was it! And I couldn't be any happier!!

We got engaged January 2, 2010... the most wonderful day! Wedding planning has been fun, but the stress of budgeting has slowly crept up on us! But I know it will all be worth it! Well, I'm at work...guess I should get back to my duties :/...more to come soon!

xoxox