Here are a few updates from the past couple weeks (sorry it's longer than I thought).
On the 20th we had our Relief Society Birthday Dinner. Thankfully it went really well. I went over after work and got the last few things set up: butter on tables, water in cups and pitchers refilled on tables, cake cut and put on tables, and food labels ready. I had my counselors and a few sisters from the branch also help me we it went smoothly and just in time. We got started just after seven and started the meal. We had the sisters bring soup, breadsticks/rolls, and salad. Everything was all yummy! After everyone had gotten their food and started to eat we started our spiritual message. We had 9 different sisters talk about some of the past Relief Society Presidents, some of their accomplishments and what they learned from them. It was really neat to hear their testimonies on each sister. After the sisters spoke we had President Thorup speak to us. We then had a song and a prayer and ended the evening. It whole night was about an hour, just perfect! The sisters who wanted to stay after did and those who needed to leave left. We had about 40 sisters there which was great also!
We also got Steve registered for his Summer classes and will register his for his Fall classes in a couple weeks. He is just about done......and thankfully most of his last classes will be pretty easy. They're just the last little classes he needs to graduate in December; yeah! Hopefully that'll work well for him this fall w/ the new baby and all, so he can keep up with his schoolwork.
On Friday the 23rd, Steve picked me up off the train then we went to the Jordan River temple. We were going to stay downtown and go to the SLC temple, but w/ the new opening of the City Creek Mall it was WAY too crowded downtown, so we thought it would be best to get out of there. On the way to the temple we stopped at Arby's for a quick bite to eat (I've been craving roast beef w/ au jus lately so that hit the spot). We then did initiatories then stopped at Maverick for some frozen yogurt. We then went and walked around a couple stores and looked at their king size mattresses and bed frames. Steve thinks we really need one, but I think it's more of a want at this point ;)
On Saturday the 24th I had homework so Steve took the opportunity to go fishing of course. Before I started my homework I started cleaning, doing laundry, and dishes. I didn't take my Zofran thinking I felt fine, so after a couple hours........there goes my apple I had for breakfast. I took my Zofran shortly after and felt better the rest of the day. After Steve got back and cleaned up, we went w/ Dave, Joann and Rob to Red Robin (I hadn't really eaten anything else since I wasn't feeling good, so I was really hungry by then). We then met all of Steve's sisters and brother and their spouses and watched the new "Hunger Games" movie. I had just finished the book that Wednesday, so I was pretty anxious to see it; as was everyone else. They did a really good job on the movie and the 2 1/2 hours went by really quickly. They had to leave out some parts though, as all movies do, but overall it was excellent I thought.
Steve fishing up Big Cottonwood Canyon (ya there's still lots of snow but that's not stopping him)
Steve and Carrie hiking up Little Bell
On Monday we finally got a hold of a gentleman, Rich Bennett, who we home teach, so we made an appointment to come visit him. We shared a message w/ him about Easter and the blessing of the Resurrection. We also encouraged him to watch General Conference this weekend. I then had homework to work on of course.
Me working on homework and eating Belly Flops. It's easier to get the flavor you want if you dump them all out ;)
Our new railing by our condo (so no one falls like Steve did in the snow w/ hurt knee)
On Tuesday after work I went to the chiropractor. My back has been bothering me more, especially at work since I have to sit all day. I need to get up and walk more, on my breaks and during lunch. I'm glad I'll be done w/ my classes soon so I don't have to keep doing homework during lunch. Also w/ the weather getting better it's more encouraging to go out.
That night we went to bed and I woke up at around 1:30am feeling really nauseous. I asked Steve for my Zofran, which I usually don't take until 5:30am, but was feeling so sick I thought it would help so I could get back to sleep. Well I felt a little better but still didn't sleep too well. At 5:30am I still wasn't feeling the best so I took another Zofran, then got up at 6:30am to get ready for work. I tried to make it through the day but my body was just not cooperating. I felt like I was going to throw up at any moment, despite my efforts to overcome it: I had taken my Zofran, I tried drinking tea, and chewing peppermint gum. I got up several times and rushed to the bathroom because I felt I was going to throw up, but never did. My back was also really hurting in addition to the nausea so at 10:30 am I text Steve to see if he was done w/ class. He told me he had one more, but after telling him how I was feeling he said he was going to come get me. He then picked me up from work and we headed home.
I hadn't had anything to eat since my breakfast drink, so I asked Steve to go get me a Jamba Juice. The juice was yummy but I still didn't feel good at all. Steve made me some toast w/ peanut butter, but still the same. We then decided to take a quick nap, which was good because I was exhausted from the night before. When I woke up my back was really hurting and my stomach too. Zach had come over and was tying flies w/ Steve, so after a little bit I asked them if they could give me a blessing. Zach annointed then Steve gave me the blessing. In it I was reminded of the talk I read in the April Ensign from Elder Bednar about not praying to have our circumstances changed but rather to pray for strength to change our circumstances. (It's a really good talk if you haven't read it. I actually listened to the audio of it before I left on my mission. It has some really good points about the enabling power of the Atonement as well). In the blessing I also was reassured that the baby was healthy as well, which helped put my mind at ease. Anyway, an hour or so after the blessing I started feeling better. That night I slept amazingly. I'm so thankful for the Priesthood in my life, not only for blessings, but also for the saving ordinances which we have through it which allows us to make covenants with our Heavenly Father to help us get closer to him.
I was supposed to go over home and visiting teaching that night w/ the Elder's quorum President and our assistants, but because I wasn't feeling well I asked my 2nd counselor to help me out. Thankfully she was willing and able to go on such short notice.
The next day I felt a lot better, not 100% but better. I'm guessing my back will continue to hurt through this pregnancy, but hopefully I'll at least be able to go to work and fulfill my Relief Society obligations. My stomach area has also been hurting a lot. It's usually around my scars that it hurts, from my car accident and hernia. We wonder if it hurts because things are getting moved around and there is scar tissue also. The DR said things should be fine though, just some "growing pains" apparently. He also said assuming we don't have to do a C-section things should be fine. If we do have to do a C-section we'll have to go through the same scar tissue which could be tricky. We're praying the delivery will go "normal."
Yesterday, we were going to go up to the cabin, but since the weather is supposed to get nasty tomorrow and Dave is still sore from surgery, we decided to stay here. Instead we went up and played a couple games w/ Dave. On Monday he had his foot operated on, he had 2 neuromas, so he hasn't been able to get out much. We played Ticket to Ride and Kings in the Corner. It was fun, we haven't played games in a little while.
Today Steve and I have been watching General Conference. The messages have been really good. In between the sessions I went to a bridal shower for Steve's cousin for a little bit. After the afternoon session we took an hour nap also; it was nice :) Steve went w/ his dad to Priesthood session while I stayed home and finished my homework. Only 2 weeks left yeah! I also found out my graduation ceremony will be June 30th at 11am at the Noah Event Center in South Jordan. I'll keep you posted on the details as they come. I also made pizza and breadsticks for dinner after Steve got home, yumm. I used 1/2 wheat flour and we actually really like it. Feels you up pretty quickly though.
We're more than 1/2 way done w/ the campaign at work so I'm glad for that. So far so good. Steve only has about 1 month of school left too, so that's exciting! We are getting anxious to go on our trip to Hawaii as well at the beginning of May!!!
Some random cravings lately: ring pops, Jamba Juice, and fruit. I can't wait for more fruit to get in season, watermelon and grapes in particular.
The thing we're most looking forward to is our Dr appt on Tuesday. We are going to find out what we're having, boy or girl that is. So, hopefully the baby cooperates and we can tell what it is........and fingers crossed they're 100% accurate. I keep hearing stories of people who get told one thing and once they're born it's the opposite. I guess we'll see. We'll let everyone know once we find out ;) We're also heading up to Idaho to see my family for Easter so that'll be really fun as well! Have a great week and enjoy the rest of conference!
