Humble yourselves before the Lord

James 4:10 - Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. • Today's Life Verse from Life 96.5 •

Both pregnancies my iron levels have been low, but this pregnancy my levels are really low. I was told at around 30 weeks that if I didn't get my levels up I would need to go to the cancer institute to get infusions done. My emotions got the best of me, I'm pregnant bringing a new life into this world, and I have to go sit next to other people who are having chemo done and are struggling to hold onto life - how is this fair? I couldn't wrap my head around it, I didn't want to do this. I started to research and find what I could do to raise my iron levels.

** Young Living - NingXia Red ** Young Living - Super B ** Young Living MultiGreens ** vitafusion PreNatal ** Nature's Sunshine I-X ** Prescribed Iron Pill ** this was my morning routine of what I would take. It all made me feel better, I wasn't light headed anymore and I had more energy. My iron levels increased but not by much - as my dad said it's probably more the unhealthy food I was putting in my body that was making my iron levels not improve. 

At my 38 week appointment on Tuesday I found out we would have to go along with the infusions, I was emotional before my appointment and even more emotional when I found out that I would need to get the infusions. But I have a very good doctor who only looks out for the best for me so I knew this is what God wants, it's going to keep me and the baby healthy for when the baby arrives. Matt was allowed to come with me so that was great.

Woke up and read the life verse for today and it was so fitting, I just needed to humble myself to the Lord and quit worrying. We walked into the Avera Cancer Institute and everyone was so incredibly friendly. They took me to a private room(totally different than I thought - praise the Lord) and Matt by my side I got through my first day of infusions.

I am so grateful to have an amazing supportive husband and friends who have been praying for me and my pregnancy. 

PS I'm not sure if you caught it or not but yes, 38 weeks pregnant as of yesterday, 2 weeks until baby is here -- ummm....will time slow down before then because I know it won't slow down after baby comes!!!

2015 new & exciting!

2015 is a new & exciting year for us! 

Mason has some news to share with everyone...

10 weeks pregnant yesterday. We are excited and hopefully he will be too once baby arrives. The last few weeks have been different than the first few weeks pregnant with Mason. I haven't had much of an appetite and nauseous to smells of food I used to love, deep fat fried foods that is. Already craving the things doctors say you shouldn't have(Subway & Jimmy Johns). Going to bed early, sleeping in and getting a nap on the weekend is a routine lately. && yes - we plan to find out what babies gender is.

Psalm 16:7 - I will praise the Lord. He gives me good advice.  Even at night my heart teaches me.

Mason Matthew’s Birth Story

Part One:
Mason Matthew’s Birth Story

--Warning this is lengthy!-- 

As some of you have ready, I was nervous of the chance of being told I HAD to have a c-section. I thought in my mind I was okay with it but in reality I wasn't. I think the hardest thing about being told that I HAD to have a c-section was the fact that I really started to eat healthy and watch my weight so that I wouldn't have to, since I was at 33 weeks I have stayed at pretty much the same weight, I have cut back on eating out and drinking pop. But what is important is to know that GOD IS IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING and he has a reason for everything! 

Wednesday, July 3 2013 at 10:30 am we headed to the hospital for our ultra sound, this appointment was going to determine weather or not I had to be induced, have a c-section or be allowed to be pregnant for up to another week(if baby Speiser didn't come before then). I have been doing black and blue cohosh one time a day to try to get things to start, we also have been walking, eating spicy food, and went for a swim at the YMCA. We walk in and get checked in, at this point I am very nervous as to what is to happen, we get to the desk and it’s someone new….GREAT(not) she takes at least 5 minutes to check us in when usually it takes less then a minute….I am very annoyed and irritated….patients have ran out…we go sit in the waiting area to go back for the ultra sound…waiting…waiting….waiting….finally..our name is called. We go back and of course the person doing the ultra sound was someone new….again..annoyed, every time I asked what something was her response was I’m not quite sure, there was another lady in there that would then explain things….after 30 minutes, our longest ultra sound in awhile…we were told baby Speiser was measuring 5, 220 grams…UGH…plus or minus 700 grams…awesome right? We might be allowed to wait since it was plus or minus 700 grams….at least that’s what I have in my head at this point. 

They send us upstairs to do the stress test, thankfully I had some of the best nurses at this point. They hooked me up to the monitors and got me sprite and water, they explained that every time I felt baby move I had to press this button. Twenty minutes went by and they came in to say that I was so close to passing but they wanted me to stay hooked up for a little longer, at about noon they called Dr. Reber to fill her in on the test. They came back in the room and it was the worst thing I ever wanted to hear, at this point I still thought I had a chance of going another week. They said “We just got off the phone with Dr. Reber and she wants you to schedule a c-section for tonight, we have to take away all your fluids and no more eating or drinking.” …it hit….it hit hard…I’m not having the birth that I have been planning for this whole pregnancy…I broke down…..tears just started rolling down my face…they didn't stop…I couldn't get them to stop…this went on until about 12:30 pm…what made them stop?….I looked at the clock and realized we missed the mellow yellow event and asked Matt to run there quick since there was a half hr left….he said “really, that’s what you’re thinking about now!!!!??” haha I guess it was a good laugh.. Dr. Reber came in at 1 pm to talk to me about the c-section…maybe just maybe I could talk her into inducing me and trying to have a vaginal birth and if all else fails to have a c-section….she walked in the door….gave me the worst look ever…I know she didn't want to say it…and she didn't….I just started to cry again…I knew there was no choice….she said “I know you aren't happy and you tried so hard to keep your weight under control so he wouldn't get bigger but it is the safest thing to do for you and baby, please don‘t be mad at me“….I wasn't. mad at her at all…how could I be she has done everything the way I wanted it for my whole pregnancy….with tears rolling down my face, trying to breath, I got the words out, “Can I please just try vaginally and be induced???”….the answer was no….Matt is doing everything he can to comfort me, but nothing anyone says or does is making it better…I just have to deal with it…suck it up and move on. We set up the ultra sound for 8pm and were told we could go home and come back at 6pm….this was the worst part….lets just do it now, then I don’t have to think about it for the next 7  hours…..well the next 7 hours flew by….we went to Matt’s work so he could change, we came home and finished packing our bags, we also just sat and relaxed, then I decided I wanted to get my hair done, something to keep my mind busy and Matt needed a haircut so we went to Great Clips and got Matt’s hair cut and my hair curled….next thing we know it’s 5:51pm and we are in the parking lot of the hospital. I will do a timeline for the rest of events, you have all had to read a lot already!  :)

6:00pm - got upstairs - checked into our room - changed into gown and got my IV put in

6:40pm - got my catheter put in

7:00pm - Katie arrived 

Lots of waiting

7:45pm - Matt and Katie changed and got into their “scrubs”

7:55pm - Anesthesiologist came in to explain procedures 

8:05pm - Rolled me downstairs to operating room - Matt and I prayed together, and I went in ALONE to get my spinal

8:20pm - Last time I looked at the clock - “The Blue Sheet” got put up - Matt’s holding my hand

8:32pm - The best sound I have EVER heard - MASON MATTHEW SPEISER’S CRY to say that he was BORN!!! Tears of joy started to flow, he’s HERE!!!!!! 

8:40pm - Mason, Matt and Katie go upstairs to get him blood sugar levels up. 

9:20pm - I see the clock, I’m sealed up and ready to go see my baby boy! 

9:30pm - I got to hold my baby boy for the first time! 

10:00pm - We started to call family - My parents, Matt’s Parents, My sister, Karen, Melissa and then we started to text friends

10:40pm - Auntie Heather and Uncle TJ arrive  

As we were all talking there was two quotes Heather felt that I needed to remember so she wrote them down for me: 

--”poor little bugger had to take a thermometer in the kesister” - Matt talking about getting his temp taken!! 

--”then you just came rolling by, they said we could go be with ma and try breast feeding” - Matt again :)

Mason Matthew Speiser

7/3/13

8:32pm

10lbs 5oz

23 inches

40 Weeks

How far along? 40 Weeks

Total weight gain: 30 lbs(lost one pound) 

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans, Any T-Shirts that fit, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  Not getting very much sleep due to not being able to lay down without my groin hurting and still waking up at least 3 times a night to go to the bathroom!

Best moment this week:  Going to the Marshall A's game  

Miss Anything? When sleeping was comfortable, and putting my socks on was easy

Movement: Baby still moves but hasn't been as much, they say it's because he doesn't have a lot of room to move! ;)

Food cravings:  Still oreos.

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: Little Braxon Hicks

Symptoms: Groin hurts when I'm laying down

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Ring are off, my hands are swollen! 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Lately I have been super exhausted due to not getting sleep at night, but not working has it's benefits because I get to rest and take little cat naps!

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Extra: At our ultra sound on Tuesday, our baby is measuring 10lbs 9oz and the heart rate was 142. Today the heart rate was 136 and baby was measuring 42cm.

At the Marshall A's Game (Wednesday 6/26/13)

Dreading tomorrow

I want to start this post off by saying how thankful I am for having such an amazing-loving-supporting-understanding husband. The pregnancy has been very emotional for me for many of reasons and he really has been my rock. I also have became a lot closer to God, especially in prayer. 

These are just a few of the verses that have helped me with this journey.

At my last ultra sound, on June 14th we were told that our baby was weighing 9lbs 12oz. When they called on Monday, the 17th, the nurse stated that they didn't know if I was going to birth him vaginally but we would talk about it more at my appointment on Thursday, the 20th. At this point I thought I had it in my head that I was okay with having a c-section if it came down to in, but I still wanted to try a vaginal birth and then c-section. We went into our appointment letting our doctor know that is what we wanted to do. 

We were very strong and bold about it. And then we let her explain their reasoning for having me have a c-section. The baby is weighing 4,400 grams as of June 14th, if the baby gets to 5,000 grams our doctor will not deliver him due to the chance of shoulder dysplasia or the baby dying being so big. She also stated that I would be having another ultra sound on Tuesday, tomorrow. At this time I felt that I would hopefully be having the baby over the weekend so I wasn't to concerned. Also, I thought well I should still be able to try but our baby has two parents, and we need to make a joint decision. Matt is very concerned about the chance of the baby dying so we have agreed if he is over 5,000 grams we will go on with the plan of a c-section. 

But now........it's the day before my ultra sound to see how big he is and to determine weather or not I will have a c-section or vaginal birth. Let's just say today has been very emotional for me. For reasons I'm not quite sure of. I think a big part of it is, almost everyone I have talked to about having a c-section, have told me that I really shouldn't do it and need to really push for a vaginal birth, so I feel like we are lacking support, even more then we were before. Also I think it makes me feel like a failure if I have a c-section, I'm not sure why, from everyone I have talked to recovery is a lot harder having a c-section. I am also having a hard time not knowing when I am going to have this *stubborn*(with a smile) "little" baby, so maybe by having a c-section and a planned date is a way of God telling me that is an answer to one question. 

Steps from here: praying, We are praying that 1. I either go into labor tonight(although I haven't had any signs), 2. God somehow shows me reasoning behind things, if I do have to have a c-section, 3. God shows/tells me I am a going to be a good mother and to not be scared.

Well this blog post has now taken me almost 2 hours and if it was a paper, it would be drenching wet from tears from emotions. 

39 Weeks

How far along? 39 Weeks

Total weight gain: 31 lbs 

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans, Any T-Shirts that fit, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  Not getting very much sleep due to not being able to lay down without my groin hurting and still waking up at least 3 times a night to go to the bathroom!

Best moment this week:  Being able to spend time with the Roesler's 

Miss Anything? When sleeping was comfortable, and putting my socks on was easy

Movement: Baby still moves but hasn't been as much, they say it's because he doesn't have a lot of room to move! ;)

Food cravings:  Still oreos.

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins, and amoxicillin(sinus infection)

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: Little Braxon Hicks

Symptoms: Groin hurts when I'm laying down

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Ring is on for the most part, I will take it off when my hand really starts to swell

Happy or Moody most of the time: Lately I have been super exhausted due to not getting sleep at night, but not working has it's benefits because I get to rest and take little cat naps!

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Extra: 42cm - 147 Heart Rate 

38 Weeks

How far along? 38 Weeks

Total weight gain: 31 lbs

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans, Any T-Shirts that fit, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  Starting to get very uncomfortable, I can't lay down without my groin hurting and still waking up at least 3 times a night to go to the bathroom!

Best moment this week:  Meeting with our Doula for the 2nd time and being able to relax

Miss Anything? When sleeping was comfortable, and putting my socks on was easy

Movement: Baby still moves but hasn't been as much, they say it's because he doesn't have a lot of room to move! ;)

Food cravings:  Still oreos, we just bought some so I am looking forward to having them, that's if I can keep them hidden from Matt ;)

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins, ear drops and amoxicillin(sinus infection)

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: Little Braxon Hicks

Symptoms: Groin hurts when I'm laying down

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Ring is on for the most part, I will take it off when my hand really starts to swell

Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm happy for the most part! 

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Extra: 40cm - 9lbs 12oz - 147 heart rate 

Homemade Baby Wipes

So I am usually not one for home remedies/homemade stuff, but being that a good friend of ours, Melissa Roelser, made these and they work just like wipes I am giving it a try! Plus, with me not working 3 weeks earlier than we thought it is saving us money.

Supplies Needed:

Plastic Container -- we had on hand however I am going to look at dollar tree tomorrow for a 2nd one!

Bounty Select a Size Paper Towels: $5.47(Walmart) -- we bought a 2 pack since we are tight on money right now, you only need 1/2 a roll for the recipe, make sure you buy regular size and not the HUGE! Next time we will be buying regular otherwise you have to add more to your recipe!

Baby Oil: $3.26(Walmart - Johnson Brand) 

Baby Wash: we had on hand from gifts given to us

Water

 All the supplies you need(I was going to use the container but then I realized the paper towels wouldn't fit inside of it! 

1. cut the paper towels in half(I had Matt do this, we used a rigid knife, next time I would use a flat knife)

2. Mix in the container:

1 tbs baby bath

1 tbs baby oil

2 cups water

--sorry no picture for this one--

3. pull out the middle cardboard then place 1/2 roll of bounty select a size paper towels in container

4. flip upside down for about 20 minutes

5. then pull the center out and you're done! 

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks

Total weight gain: 31 lbs(according to my appointment on Monday)

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans, Any T-Shirts that fit, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  I'm sleeping okay, back is starting to hurt and starting to get uncomfortable, getting up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom!

Best moment this week:  Being able to relax all week - I was done with work on 5/31

Miss Anything? When getting out of bed was easy, now with this big belly it's harder and harder ;)

Movement: Baby moves a lot, lately it is more when we are laying in bed

Food cravings:  Still oreos, we just bought some so I am looking forward to having them, that's if I can keep them hidden from Matt ;)

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins 

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: Little Braxon Hicks

Symptoms: Back hurts more and more every day

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Rings are ON, barely! Fingers are getting very swollen 

Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm happy for the most part! 

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Complications Starting at 36 Weeks..Please No

On Thursday, May 30th, I got a call when I was just about back to work saying that they wanted me to come back in for my 3rd glucose test because Baby Speiser is measuring big an they wanted to make sure they didn't miss something. I thought, Okay this shouldn't be a big deal I passed the first two I will pass this one as well, and I agreed I would come in today, Monday. Then at about 4:50 pm I got a call saying my CBC test came back and everything looked fine. 

Friday comes, end of month at work and my last day, the day was going fine and I actually got someone to cover for me so I could finish everything for Heather's Surprise baby shower. I had a missed call at 4:57 pm so I called the doctor office back right away(5:01 pm) and the on-call nurse/doctor had called to say that I have "Polyhydramnios" which is excessive amniotic fluid and that they want me to come in ASAP on Monday. 

After researching this is what we found out: 

**This happens in about 1% of pregnancies.

**What could be causing this problem?: Maternal Diabetes, Carrying twins or multiples, Genetic Abnormalities, Fetal Abnormalities, Fetal Anemia.

**What will happen if I'm diagnosed with polyhydramnios?: "If you're diagnosed with polyhydramnios, your practitioner will order a high-resolution ultrasound to check for abnormalities and possibly amniocentesis to test for a genetic defect. 

You'll also need to have regular nonstress tests or ultrasounds for the rest of your pregnancy to monitor your baby's development. And you'll be watched closely for signs ofpreterm labor. If you haven't yet been tested for gestational diabetes, you'll be tested now.

You'll be monitored carefully during labor as well. Because of the extra amniotic fluid, there's a greater risk of an umbilical cord prolapse (when the cord falls through the cervical opening) or a placental abruption when your water breaks. Both require an immediate c-section.

That's why your caregiver will have you come to the hospital early in labor – or right away if your water breaks before you go into labor. Postpartum bleeding is more likely as well, because your overly distended uterus may not be able to contract well, so you'll be watched closely after you give birth, too." - this is what we found at the link listed below.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_excessive-amniotic-fluid-polyhydramnios_1200199.bc?print=true

So after praying about it all weekend trying to not stress out or think about it today has come, it's time for both my glucose test and our appointment. The nurse came in confused why we were there today and not on Thursday I explained the on-call nurse called and said we had to come in. Then our doctor comes in apologizing saying that they weren't VERY worried about the extra fluid at this point, the only thing they are worried about is me being diabetic. That is why they called and told me to do the glucose test. She also told me that my Group B test that they did on Thursday was Negative so that was another JOY!

It was still a scare, being 36 weeks and not having any complications until this, prayers helped a lot though. Now we are praying that my glucose test comes back negative for the 3rd time(we won't know that until tomorrow). However she did say she doesn't know if I will make it to 40 weeks just because of how big he is measuring and especially with this extra fluid. We packed the diaper bag as soon as we got it, and now it's time to pack my bag just in case. It is crazy to think that in less the 4 weeks we will have a baby here!

Also today at the doctor apt baby's heart rate is 150 and my belly is still measuring 39cm!

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks

Total weight gain: 30 lbs

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans/Dress Pants, Maternity Shirts for work, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  Sleeping okay, back is starting to hurt and starting to get uncomfortable, getting up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom!

Best moment this week:  Sleeping in on Monday

Miss Anything? When getting out of bed was easy, now with this big belly it's harder and harder ;)

Movement: Baby moves a lot, lately it is more when we are laying in bed

Food cravings:  Still oreos but haven't had any lately

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins 

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: Little Braxon Hicks

Symptoms: Back hurts a little when I'm laying in bed

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Rings are ON, barely! Fingers are getting very swollen 

Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm happy for the most part! 

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Extra: Had an ultra sound yesterday and he has dropped! His heart rate is 152 and he is weighing about 7lbs 15oz and my belly is measuring 39cm.

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks

Total weight gain: 29 lbs-lost one lb

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans/Dress Pants, Maternity Shirts for work, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  Sleeping pretty good, getting up 1-2 times a night to go to the bathroom! 

Best moment this week:  Looking forward to Memorial Day Weekend

Miss Anything? Being able to walk around without getting light headed(low iron)

Movement: Baby moves a lot, lately it is more when we are laying in bed

Food cravings:  Still oreos but haven't had any lately

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins 

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: Little Braxon Hicks

Symptoms: Back hurts a little in bed

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Rings are ON!

Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm happy for the most part! 

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Stressed to the max

We have FINALLY ordered our crib and it has finally came! We picked it up at Walmart on Monday and decided to wait to put it together until Today, Matt wanted to wait a month, VERY happy we didn't wait. We got everything out of the box and screws all laid out before I realized that there was a gash in our crib. How frustrating. Huge gash, not just a tinny slit. but a 3"(at least gash) 

After calling Marshall Walmart, they told me I could only return it and they would give me a gift card for the amount we paid since they didn't carry this crib. This all would be okay, if the sale was still going on, $149 for the crib AND mattress but at this point only the crib was $149 and we had to pay extra for the mattress. So I called 1-800-WALMART, remember at this point I am almost 34 weeks pregnant, after explaining how angry I was that I couldn't just get a replacement(because Marshall Walmart told me I could only return it) the very friendly guy on the other end of the phone and said "Oh this isn't a problem I will send you a replacement to your house free of charge and you just send the one back to us." 

Our new one should be here Monday, and hopefully this one is good to go! It is just stressful being almost 35 weeks and not having a crib, I know I know the baby won't sleep in it right away but it's just nice to know everything is done before hand! :)

33 Weeks

Heather got this from another friend so I decided to start doing it as well! :)

How far along? 33 Weeks

Total weight gain: 30lbs(I believe! I have it written down at work!)

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans/Dress Pants, Maternity Shirts for work, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  Sleeping pretty good, getting up 1-2 times a night to go to the bathroom! 

Best moment this week:  Having the house painted and put back together

Miss Anything? Being able to walk around without getting light headed(low iron)

Movement: Baby moves a lot, lately it is more when we are laying in bed

Food cravings:  Still oreos but haven't had any lately

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins 

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: None!

Symptoms: Back hurts a little

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Rings are ON!

Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm happy now! I was very emotional last week due to our house being a mess and moody with someone using our debt card to buy cell phones!

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Baby Speiser's Godparents

We have finally asked Baby Speiser's Godparents to be his Godparents! We choose Nicole Trudeson and Mitch Andressen! We asked them both on Thursday, Nicole we went over for games and gave her the picture and we did facetime with Mitch showing him the picture! We then ended up meeting up with Mitch and Danielle at Granite Falls Casino Friday night for the seafood buffet of course I didn't eat it!) but it was fun to get together! 

30 Weeks

Everything is going good at this point! Getting bigger and bigger everyday but that just means out "little" guy is going to be healthy and big! :) I can't wait to meet him! We had 3-D ultra sounds done for fun but he didn't think it was too fun! We only got a couple and then he started to cover up his face and rolling over! 

Weeks: 30 Weeks

Heart Rate: 148 BPM

Weight: 4lbs 4oz

Baby Shower by Auntie Heather

I had the most amazing baby shower(as expected), although everything may not have gone the way I wanted it still turned out great! I am so thankful to have such an amazing sister who does a great job planning showers! The games were fun, food was great and we got so many nice gifts! 

 29 Weeks! 

 Some of the games! 

Heather - 35 weeks, Ashtyn, and Me - 29 weeks

Baby shower was April 13, 2013

Spoiled Much!?

I have been a little garage sale happy! But I have found awesome deals! All of the clothes in the top 2 photos are from garage sales and I got them all for under $40!! The clothes in the bottom photo are from our shopping trip in Waterloo, old navy & children's place! 

Our baby boy sure is going to be spoiled! This is just a start! I am so excited for Baby Speiser to be here already! :))

Nursery

We bought an armoire and dresser of the garage sale site for $80! I forgot to take a before picture of the dresser but happened to have one of the armoire from who we bought it from! Chelsea painted them for us and they turned out awesome! Matt is getting the Vikings Nursery that he wanted!!