Last Belly Update!

As the choice of wardrobe dwindles, so do the days left until we are due, which is Sunday. This big guy is content where he is, so we set a date to be induced for Sunday the 24th. If Albus comes before then, on his own, then great. Otherwise his birthday has been chosen.

I do have to say that Jason has been absolutely wonderful through the whole pregnancy. He's been supportive, curious, and funny - all the things to keep us both going. Thanks Jason! Albus is so lucky to have you for a dad:)

Yeah for us!

Mom Rocks!

Mom's are the most wonderful people. Now becoming a mom, I'm feeling the pressure. As an 80's child, I have loved Mr. T. I wanted to share with you his 'Mother' song. It's awesome, and will take you back to the time of fashion and simplicity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhZRqPPTNjE

And, since Mr. T rocks, here's another video, one which he discusses fashion. Yeah! Mr. T talking about style!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InNdEWXWtsA

Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day!

Update: Almost

So, last Thursday afternoon I thought I was having contractions at work, so I left early. I was already headed to a doctor's appointment, so went to see what my doctor had to say. He didn't even see me, and sent me straight to labor and delivery. Luckily not too far, so I headed over there. Even though things were crazy, like an emergency c-section, they hooked me up to the monitors and all that. The nurses were super nice. So, they checked me, then an hour later checked again. I was actually having contractions, but they wanted to send me home since I wasn't progressing. Too bad my doctor was leaving in the morning as well. So, I went home, actually walked, which was okay since we live across the street from the hospital.

So, I spent the rest of Thursday and Friday with contractions, then the rest of the weekend recuperating. Monday rolled around and now I'm full of energy and feel normal.

Today's doctor appointment was uneventful, though I was told that the baby could come any day now. Ya think? He is due in 10 days! With finals and maternity leave starting, we're absolutely ready to go!

I do have to say that it was actually a good thing to have the false alarm. First, it allowed me know how to work the hospital and where to go. Then, I knew I could get excited about labor because that means 'the end.' Next, I know what contractions feel like. (I was only guessing on Thursday).

So, there is your update from me, Elisha, as that doesn't happen often. Next time I'll be saying how sweet and adorable our baby boy is:)

The Very First Pictures of Our Baby!!!

Here they are: the first pictures ever taken of our baby! Ha! I figured with a little over two weeks left, now would be a good time to actually post some of the ultra-sound pictures. Sorry if you thought that we had the baby already.

This is the very first picture, taken at eight weeks or something. Not much to see. Just a big blob amongst other blobs.


This next picture was done at the 20 week check up thing. I think its actually cute. This is how you can tell I'm actually going to be a dad. A normal man would look at an ultra-sound picture and think to himself: "hmm, looks like a blob amongst other blobs." But this picture is nice because you can see both hands and his head.

This picture is supposed to make us believe we are having a boy. If this was all we had to go on I would not have let Elisha spend so much on boy stuff. (For more about this particular rant check my other blog, which you should be checking regularly anyway).

We went in for another ultra-sound at about 25 weeks. That is when we got this picture, and which has led me to actually believe that we are having a boy.

Finally, this picture is just kinda cool looking. It makes our son seem kinda athletic, which, if he's anything like his father, I doubt will actually be the case.

So there he is. For about two more weeks this will have to be good enough.

Another Belly Update

Finally, we decide to update the belly picture. This weekly update thing is really fun when you're desperately waiting to see some sign of life inside the belly, but now that it's pretty obvious that Elisha is expecting, it doesn't seem so necessary to post weekly.

This is around 5 and a half weeks left. I guess that would be week 36. We decided to do the fridge picture. I guess that's the true measure of pregnantness, or at least my mom always seemed pretty proud of being the size of a refrigerator.

Elisha really isn't quite half a fridge. I guess that's encouraging. Although, I guess everyone still thinks she's about to go into labor any day. At work I see a lot of people from church, and no matter how many times I tell them he's not coming 'til May, they ask if she's had the baby yet. I guess it's easier to remember how big she looks instead of the due date.

We still have over a month to go, but when you think of it: We only have a month to go! Elisha just realized that "six weeks" sounds encouragingly close, but far enough away. "Five weeks" sounds like it's right around the corner, in a scary way.

Mary Kay Deal

It's April, and I have a Mary Kay deal for you! This is no trick, either. I'm moving product to make room for new items, and am offering a
50% discount
to any order received in April.
This includes mascara, eye liner, brow liner, lotions, sprays, perfumes, micro-derm abrasion,
day & night solution, and more!

*See www.marykay.com/elishajones to see more product options
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Contact Elisha:
(801) 815-5725

My Amazing Jason

So, Monday Jason and I (yes, Elisha is actually posting) celebrated 3 years of marriage. He had the sweetest gift and card. Jason, you have always been so sweet and good to me. Thank you, cutie. It's hard to believe it's only been 3 years, and I have to say it's been so happy that I can't imagine it any other way. And now we're having our first baby and that just makes me so excited, because we get to do it together. As nervous as I am, I know I have you, and that counts for a mountain of anything elses. Soda pop and olive juice!