We're thinking

Maybe a mini vacation this weekend? To escape this heat, and go up to Payson with the trailer and taking all three dogs with us. I hope we get to but it depends on a couple of things since it's so short notice. I think it'll be fun. My man, me and our doggies. Plus Paysons like down to the 40s at night and only reaches a high of 79 in the day, compared to 98 here..

I love the fall months and I specially love the holidays. Im so excited that Thanksgiving is in 5 weeks. Chris and I are planning another trip that we'll hopefully go on for sure. :P

We'll see what happens we just like to take it day by day.

Im excited that tomorrow I have a OB/GYN apptment and Chris will be able to go with me. I can't wait to see how big Rudd baby is, and how the baby is doing. We love you RUDD BABY, Im so excited to meet you.


<3

My immune systems needs to step it up

I'VE BEEN HORRIBLY SICK TWICE IN A THREE MONTH PERIOD.

I never get this sick. I don't know if its because of nursery or the fact that I'm pregnant. I don't know but I sure don't like this feeling one bit. And it's not the throwing up sick but the cold, congested, sore throat sick.
I am a horrible sick person. Some people are good at it and relax and watch TV but Im not. I just get depressed and so bored.

That's why this weekend was horrible. I couldn't sleep, I kept tossing and turning and then I couldn't breathe beause of my throat. UGH! So frustrating and this happened on both Friday and Saturday night. By Sunday I was exhausted, grumpy and sad. I woke up in a bad mood because I want to feel better and I still didn't so that automatically made me cranky. I don't understand why I have to be sick so much because I have always had an awesome immune system and hardly ever got sick before this.

And at church we have our nursery callings so we can't call in whenever we really need to because we need to find subs in advance and our nursery leader is sick sometimes and goes out of town so that makes it rather more challenging. Being in nursery has its ups and downs. Luckily for us they called another lady this weekend to help us out so now it won't be as hard. So yesterday we made it to church on time :) and we had a pretty good class. My favorite little girl wasnt there so that was a downer, but oh well. YES I DID JUST SAY I HAVE A FAVORITE, it's not like they're my kids they're just our nursery kids. Ha ha. Once we got done with church I finished my big wedding pics and I gave the newlywed couple their discs. Then, we went and visited my parents and had some lunch. That's when things went a little downhill. I ate this yummy STEW and let me tell you it was so YUMMY! I don't know what happened but I had my first ( WARNING : IF YOURE EATING OR EASILY DISGUSTED IM SORRY JUST CLOSE THIS PAGE) incident with throwing up. EWWE in my parents bathroom, hey at least I made it to the toilet. Keep in mind that I am now in week 13 and should be done with morning sickness. I dont get it, but I do think it has to do with me being under the weather. I wasn't feeling good at all the entire day and I think I ate too fast, and the flem on the back on my throat was grossing me out. That's why I believe it has to do with all the yucky stuff I have in my throat. After that I tried to finish the rest of my soup very slowly and carefully and I felt so much better.
Sorry if that's a gross story but it's weird when I experience random things like that since it doesn't happen to me, ever- hardly ever.

Then, we went home and had to do some other pictures. YAY! Once I finally finished this pregnancy shoot I did I was able to relax. By that time I had a migrane, I was feeling like having another incident, my throat was hurting and very tired. Not a good combination for pregnant emotional person. I went to the room and just bawled my eyes out. I was so sad and I keep feeling so helpless. I feel like there's nothing I can do- since I can't really take medicine. I just want to have a good time but I feel like this trial of me being sick and tired is not as easy as I thought it'd be. Lucky for me I have a strong sweet husband such as Chris, who is always concerned for me and willing to do whatever it takes to make me feel better.

Chris held me close to him and just listened to me complain and let it all out. Then, he took care of me and helped me with anything that I needed or wanted. I could feel his love and that made me feel better. I am so thankful and I honestly couldn't have ended up with a more perfect man for me. We grow closer and closer when we turn to each other and the Lord when we have a hard time with something.

I must report that I feel so much better today, not a hundred percent but so much better.

Love,

Picking up my slack

Since I've been pregnant it has been a billion times harder to stay on top of everything that life brings me. It doesn't matter what task it is I feel like I can't do it or I just don't have the energy to do it. I may sound a bit dramatic but these are my true feelings. I feel like I can never be on top of laundry and dishes. I am trying so hard yet I feel like it's not hard enough. I am so blessed to have the family and husband that I do have. They have all been nothing but perfect to me. Specially Chris he's been helping me so much and stepping it up to the plate more than enough. I honestly don't know what I'd do without him. Although this pregnancy has been a little hard for me to get used to it has brought Chris and I together more than I ever thought possible. He truly is the answer to my prayers that I kept praying about over and over again. This pregnancy is also another answer to our prayers.
I didn't know if I could have kids- truth be told and it took us eight months to get pregnant. Although I know that's not a long time compared to other people it seemed long to me. I figured if we didn't get pregnant in a year we would go see a doctor in that field. I can't express to you how excited we are to be pregnant and everything has been good. A little before we got pregnant we had been praying and praying for our future family and Heavenly Father answered us in such a special way.
So therefore my little complaints are insignificant I must endure whatever comes my way and we must be stronger than ever. It's not easy but I know it'll be worth it.





Love,

Seriously, Where did September go?

I cant believe I havent wrote but like a few times this month. We've been so busy at the Rudd house. It seems like all we do is work, school, sleep and eat.
Although I have to admit I've been having a little bit of a hard time adjusting to being pregnant. Here are a couple reasons why:
1. I am sooooooooo emotionoal.
2. I am always hungry.
3. My apettite is not so great right now.
4. Sleep gets harder and harder.
5. The tiredness is killing me.
6. I am very sensitive and moody.
7. My senses such as my smelling has been enhanced to a level I didnt know was possible.
8. But the worst has to be the nights. I am getting evening sickness so bad.

Although it all seems like I'm being negative at this point I don't mean to be. Im just stating the facts. Don't worry I am very thankful and I feel blessed to be pregnant. I am so excited and look forward to having a new member in our family.

Here are some positive things:
1. I have a wonderful husband that I have bonded with more than ever with this pregnancy.
2. I am getting spoiled by family, and friends.
3. You get special treatments and people are more understanding.
4. I will find out what I'm having in a little less than two months.
5. I have something amazing to look forward to.
6. Chris and I will be parents before we know it. WOOO HOOO!!
7. I will make my parents first-time grandparents and they are so excited.


I always try to be positive and look at the glass half full instead of half empty. I am praying hard that I stay strong because I am nervous and a little scared. I have some nights that are so hard for me because my body feels so weird and I dont feel good whatsoever that all I can do is cry cry and Chris will just hold me and try to make me feel better- which he does.
I am so excited and I can't wait to be done with the first trimester in a week! :)
I will be almost a third of the way done and I hear the second trimester is the best.


I have to say that I am very excited that its going to start getting cooler since fall is around the corner. Also, our one year anniversary is in a month!! I can't believe I have been married for almost a year now.
I feel so blessed and loved next to my husband and the people in our lives. I know I will get through the hard times and I just need to suck it up and take it day by day.
Sundays are what help ease my weeks.

Love,

LABOR DAY OFF!

Labor day was a blast for me.

Why?

I caught up on my sleep and I got to stay home half the day. That hasn't happened for a month.

:)

I got to read lots and lots of pages in my pregnancy book and I love it. My bestttest best friend Candice let me borrow the book "What to expect when youre expecting" and I am learning tons. I am learning that there's so many rules to pregnancy. TOO MANY IF you ask me. I cant have medicine, lots of foods I like-TUNA, and I cant be as active as I once was. Ill still try to be active but defidently not pushing myself to any point of fatigue. There are so many rules, that Ive never heard of.

I finally finished some business cards for a client I have so that I could help her with her business. They turned out GREAT and she loved them. Finally all those photoshop and tons of photography classes are paying off. She payed me and I ordered them so she'll get them in about a week. Im excited to see what they look like in person.

Then I went to Target. I searched around the clothes and tried some on. I found some cute things but I didnt want to spend any money because I need to save and not spend. But once I make some more business on the side I will buy myself a cutedress for church that I can wear throughtout the pregnancy. I bought a couple nic-nacs but nothing special.

Once I got home my baby was home and I had to finish translating a paper for a friend. Thats right Ill occassionally do that on the side as well. SO let me know when you need me. As soon as I finished we went to my parents and to Chris parents for dinner. I had menudo at my family's and chris ate hamburgers/hot dogs at his. I still ate some watermelon dont worry.
I felt bad but nothing at my inlaws looked good. Like I've been telling you my appetitte has been very lazy and its hard for me to find something I want to eat. So I ate what i could. We stayed for a few hours and talked. I was playing with my cute niece ZOlie, she is sooooo adorable!! She just loves to play with my phone and play with me. I would lay down on the couch and she'd follow me. She cracks me up.

That was our Labor day, not too exciting but perfect. I had a good day and I still accomplished much although I got the rest i deserved.

I am thankful for the work we have and am also grateful for school. I am very excited to graduate either in dec or may.. dont know yet but I will.

Hope everyone had a good week and day off.

Monday birthdays Pt1

The past two Mondays have been very Happy birthdays for us indeed. Just recently finding out we're pregnant really has made us very grateful for each other. We have been celebrating and having so many good times.

Here is the highlights of our birthday:

I was woken up to my wondeful husband surprising me with a wonderful homemade card. It melted my heart and made me so happy. (Thank you loves for being so sweet!!!)
My birthday went by too fast and I maintained very busy. It started out with me going to class from nine till noon. At 1230 I went to lunch with some of my best girl friends. It was my sister, Ana, Candice an Emma. At firehouse sub, they give away a free sub for anyones birthday. I advise you to go there on your birthday who doesnt love free things???
We got to hang out for an hour and we had a great time. I did take pictures but theyre on another computer.. woooppsss. After that I worked from two till seven. Yepp you heard me I worked and went to school. How awesome am i? Ha ha just kidding. Then, after work I picked up my amazing hubby and we headed to my parents. Chris surprised me with the cutest homemade cake I have ever seen. It was beautiful. :) I fell in love with him all over again. We had carne asada and yummy cake at my parents. we had a good evening with the family. A few of my friends came over as well and i got some really cute gifts. My family and my friends truly made it a memorable and enjoyable day. Once we finished dinner we were dancing and hanging out like the old times. We laughed so hard!! I missed my best friends they are so good to me. We left really late and then went to the store.
Side story on my birthday- In between school and lunch i took a dollar store prego test. I tested POSITIVE!!! It was the best gift i've ever received. I immediatley called some friends and asked them about it and they assured me I was. I then called Chris and he was sooo happy! We still weren't a hundred percent so we had to control ourselves. When we were headed home at night we bought a first response test and it was very clear that I was pregnant. We couldnt stop smiling and hugging each other. WE practice telling people with the rommate and he didnt believe us. It was funny. I wish I would've recorded it.
The next day we told our family members and they are all very happy for us. We are so excited to be parents and have a child of our own. We can't stop thinking about it or talking about it. SO if you hear me talk about it i'm sorry I cant help it that Im very excited.
Only took us ten months to get prego. I am doing my best to eat healthy and be good, specially these first three months. I can't wait to get passed these first months because I am a little nervous about it. Sometimes I think to myself that I shouldntve told anyone till further down the road but it's all up to the Lord. I have faith and will pray so much for our future family.

That was honestly the best birthday I've ever had. I am so happy. I Will keep my blog posted as soon as I go to the OBGYN this next Tuesday. I am praying that it will all work out.




Love,
future baby mama

Hard but I'll be okay

I love my husband so much. He is so sweet to me. He truly is and I dont just say that because I think it's cool to be married to the perfect person.

I want to give him a special shot out and tell him Happy Birthday! I am so thankful for him and his sweetness.


Being pregnant is kind of hard on a womans body. I love the fact that my body is creating such a special thing, honestly I feel so special and have gained great self-worth. The only thing is it's hard. I am so much more sensative than I ever have been. Just this weekend alone I've cried like 4 times. I dont know whats the matter with me and I dont like letting my husband see me like this. I feel like I have lost control over my emotions. I'm just hoping it gets better because if not its going to be a long 7-8 months more.

On a side note here's one of the reasons I creid. On Saturday I found out that my card was being used online and it is no fun!!!!!!!!! I found out a person took my card information and bought hundreds and hundreds of dollars online. SUCH RETARDS. We now have a negative balance. Thanks douche. You just have ruined my perfect week. I can't believe how stupid and selfish people are. Here I am trying to work hard to earn my money to have someone else spend. OH HELL NO! Im going to report you and hope you get caught. I Am so pissed off.

On the brighter side we already let the bank know, and everything will be okay but it is so stressful and sad for me right now. I am starting school today and I have not had a good nights sleep in days. I am hoping that'll change tonight.

Thank you baby for holding me and telling me everything is going to be okay.

feliz cumpleaños