So, I am starting to understand what women mean by the last month feeling like forever! I was happy-go-lucky until about 2 weeks ago. I hit this last month and I am just ready for this baby to come out! :) It's hard sharing a body with a little person who just keeps getting bigger and bigger and my side effects just feel more intense. I am super tired most of the day, which I can handle with a good nap. It's the swelling that I most hate. My ankles and feet are just huge and I can now picture what my poor ankles would look like if I were a 300 lb woman. It's not pretty. My hands swell a little here and there, and my face is puffy in the morning. I keep a good attitude about 80% of the time though. It's just when I look down at my huge ankles I think: man, I wish baby would come!
So, I figure I haven't given her good enough reasons for coming out yet and that's why she's stalling. (It could also have something to do with my due date being March 29
th and being a first baby....but I'd like to think not) So, I've decided to list a few reasons that she may want to join us in the outside world:
1. Your mom and dad are pretty darn COOL!! I promise to teach you everything I know and learn the other things that I need to teach you. Your dad is so fun and happy. He knows how to do all sorts of things and he's dying to have a buddy to take with him to
BYU football games.
2. The world may be crazy but it's a fun place to be in! We'll protect you from any harm and show you the fun things in life. Utah is a beautiful state with lots of fun outdoorsy stuff to do. I promise we'll spend a lot of time outside playing.
3. You have AMAZING aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, and cousins just WAITING to be your buddy and to love you! You already have a whole crowd of INSTANT FRIENDS. Pretty lucky girl!
4. You're coming at the start of the BEST time of the year! Spring and Summer, here we come! You'll love it and I'm sure your dad is going to have you involved in his gardening projects.
5. You're born into the gospel of Jesus Christ! We'll teach you all about your Savior and how much He loves you!
Those are just a start, Cami. Bryan and I LOVE YOU
SOOOO MUCH already and can't wait to meet you! So, whenever you're ready, we're ready to get your life started in a great direction.
Until then, we'll wait patiently....well, somewhat :).
February was the month of Baby Showers. My friend, Beth Nelson, threw me a baby shower on February 20th and my sisters-in-law and mother-in-law threw me one on February 27th. I have to say that I'm always a little nervous with having parties thrown for me because I wonder who will be able to come and who will want to come and support me. It's a silly thing to worry about, but it always gets my nerves going.
This picture turned out dark, but I wanted to post anyway!
The New Mexico crowd all on the couch! and my great Bryner fam!
Grandma French listened to my last post and answered by including CHOCOLATE in her gift to me!! Thanks Grandma!! 
Mary and me (I'm 35 weeks pregnant in all of these pictures, by the way)
Beth is the one who organized and threw us the baby shower! Thanks again, Beth!!
My friend, Dora, and my very round belly :)
New friends from our current ward. I'm excited to get to know them better!
and my YW friends from our last ward! I miss being around all of these girls! 