Grace-Hospital

We had some photos taken of Grace by Bella Baby Photography. They take pictures right in the hospital. These pictures were taken when Grace was 1 day old. Click on the picture to view the album.

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Grace is here!

Grace McQuay
July 19, 2010
4:31 pm
6 pounds 12 ounces
19.75 inches

My cute family

37 weeks and test

This post is a little bit of a test because it is my first one I am doing with my new iPhone.  As of yesterday I am considered full term and could safely have this baby any day now.  I feel like it will be really soon, but I am not holding my breath.  

36 weeks

This is a picture of me a few days ago at exactly 36 weeks, and yes, I know I am quite large. :)  I can hardly fit into any of my clothes because my belly is so big and she is so low already.  I feel like I live in the bathroom because she is constantly pushing on my bladder.  At my appointment this morning I was 2 cm and 70% effaced and I have officially gained 34 pounds, yikes.  Just a few days ago I was 1.5 cm and 60%.  My doctor told me that with this being my second I could possibly stay dilated just like this for a few weeks.  But then he told me that he would strip my membranes at 38 weeks, but that he didn't think I would make it to that point, Yay!!!  If Grace shows up when Ella did, then I would have her in a week.  I have been having tons of contractions and just today I can tell I am having even more.  I do feel like I have been pregnant forever, but I can't believe the time is finally here to meet our new little girl.  I feel ready in that her nursery is totally finished (pics to come later) and we have everything we could need for her, but the craziness of a newborn and no sleep makes me a little nervous.  More than anything though I can't wait to meet Grace and see what she looks like.  I am excited for Ella to be a big sister and for our little family to grow.  I will be sure to keep everyone updated as things progress.

Last month we were sitting around one Sunday and we decided spur of the moment to drive up to Park City to hang out with Dustin's sister, Brittney, and her family.  Ella absolutely loves all of them and we all had a great time.

Everyone had a great time on the longboards, and I had a great time sitting in a chair and watching :)

Then we left on a walk with their cute dog, Beth.  

Ella insisted on helping hold Beth's leash.  Ella is a major dog lover and always wanting to help out with everything. 

For documentation purposes, here is a belly shot from that day that Dustin took.  I can't believe how much I have grown since then.  

Ella loves her aunt Brittney, and I love how amazing she is with her.  I feel like she treats Ella like she is her own daughter.  

And here she is with her Uncle Peter attempting to make a basket.  Unfortunately I think that is about as high as she could throw the ball :)  

Thanks guys for such a fun and relaxing day!!  

Races

As usual I am really behind on blogging.  The last month has gone by so fast and we have stayed really busy.  Every year my family does a great 5K race in Springville.  Unfortunately this year I couldn't run, but I walked it with my mom who had a foot injury.  Dustin was awesome and ran it pushing our double stroller with Ella and our nephew Riley in it, and he placed 3rd in his division. At the time of this race at the beginning of June, Dustin had been training for the Wasatch Back, which was a few weeks later.  Each year his work puts several teams together and he always has a great time.  Unfortunately Dustin was the only one in his van taking pictures, so there is only one picture of him running, and it is blurry.  Either way, he ran great and had a really good experience. 

Here I am with my mom in the homestretch of the race.

During the awards ceremony a woman I don't know came up to me to ask if she could take my picture.  We all thought it was so funny so I had Dustin take my picture so we could remember that moment.  I was about 32 weeks at the time.  I have gotten so many comments this pregnancy so I wasn't really surprised by this woman's request.  I have really been carrying this baby straight out in front of me.  I don't know if it is because I have stayed in better shape this time around, or if it is because my ab muscles are just not as tight the second time.    

Here is Dustin a few weeks later running in the Wasatch Back.  Between his 3 running legs, he ran about 18 miles with his third being the most difficult.  He amazes me with how much he can run and still enjoy it.

In the beginning of November in St. George Dustin is planning on doing a half marathon and I am hoping to do the 5K while pushing our two girls in the double stroller.  We'll see as it gets closer if I feel like I can manage both of them on my own.  Dustin and I both love running and staying in shape and we are excited for our next race.