About Me

About this blog!

I, (Danella) started this blog for our family! I think 99% of the time I would be the one blogging. This blogging world is new to me; I have been wanting to share this new stage of our lives with our friends and family! We love you all and welcome to our blog :]

A son's love

**by Samantha Richter ** Tiny hands, tiny feet. I've waited so long for us to meet. Who could've known a love so true. Innocent and perfect, you're safe within my arms. I'll watch over and protect you, I'll keep you safe from harm with mischief in your smile and wonder in your eyes. Watching you as you sleep, feeling every sigh, I could look at you for hours, and always be content. you became my living angel; when you were heaven sent. just the thought of you, makes my world seem full... you are my life, my love, my son: my precious Lucas

I Am Not Alone

( Author: Unknown ) Running errands and talking on the phone, I am pleasantly reminded that I am not alone. Little tiny hands, a precious rounded knee, pushing and twisting that no one can see. Oh sweet child kicking up your heels, it is our little secret that only I can feel. I look forward to your birth, when I can kiss your skin, but for now I will just smile, as I feel you play within.

Labels

Monday, January 14, 2013

Feelings before giving birth


Wow, only 2 more weeks until I meet my baby.  I have never waited this long for something THIS SPECIAL AND MEANINGFUL! I've always wanted to know how a pregnant woman felt and now I am experiencing it myself! It is a wonderful feeling; sometimes, it is very strange to know that there is indeed a baby growing inside my belly.  It is amazing to know that this little baby NEEDS ME to be able to live-- that he couldn't do it on his own.  This is one of the most amazing gifts from my Heavenly Father.  He needed me and Andrew to create this little one.
I feel so full of love and ready to give it all to my baby.  Sometimes I wonder how he looks like.  I hope he looks like Andrew when he was a baby.  He was very cute :)
The times that I cherish the most are when I a doing my daily things and I am reminded by a little kick that someone is with me at all times.  Sometimes, I just sit back and relax and look down and see how my belly moves. 

I can't believe I am going to be a mother.  Pregnancy and its joys are all new to me.
This baby is such a blessing to Andrew and I.  I am grateful that everything is going well, baby boy is healthy and has a strong heart according to the doctor.  He kicks way too much, sometimes it is really uncomfortable but at the same time is sweet; I don't know how to exactly describe it.
I didn't know my belly could have such elasticity, I am still appalled that it hasn't cracked!!

I feel blessed to be a mother and so happy to have a husband like Andrew.  My body has changed a lot! Every time I look at myself at the mirror I still can't believe that the pregnant lady on the mirror is actually me!
I like it when Andrew and I refer to us as a family of 3 already.  I say things like, "Do you want to cuddle with us?" or he would say things like, "Do you and baby want to go and do this...?"

The funniest thing is to feel my baby's hiccups.  My poor little one has them all the time! A few months ago he didn't seem to care but now he doesn't like them and moves and squirms all around (maybe trying to get rid of them)

I can actually see my belly button inside out.  Great.  I didn't know it looked like that! haha! Day by day this belly of mine is getting heavy. I have a support belt thanks to my siblings and my husband; it helps a lot!
I like being pregnant, there are a few things I don't like such as:
- Having to go to the bathroom all the time (including the middle of the night)
- Going up the stairs and being breathless after 5 steps!
- You need constant help from someone if you are walking in icy/snowy places :)
- Not being able to eat ALL you can.  "Eating for 2 people" IS A LIE!! Your stomach is so squished that there is no space.
- Forgetting you are pregnant and opening doors and realizing that the door just bumped into your growing belly.
- In this snowy winter... not being able to go sledding :(
- Feeling HUGE!!



Pregnancy is better than I thought it would be-- I don't think I am going to be able to say that about the delivery--- but, I just love it.  I can't wait to start motherhood. I am so grateful for this wonderful gift.  It is incredible how when I was single all I thought was: siblings and parents.  Now, is Andrew and our son.  I still care about my parents and siblings but the care and love I have for my own family is different and indescribable. 
There are times when it shocks me: YOU ARE GOING TO BE A PARENT.  I get scared, excited, nervous, happy... I just only pray I am a good mother to this baby.  I know I can rely on Andrew and he can rely on me.
Andrew and I went to the doctor 2 days ago and he said the baby is already in position to be born! He also said there is a chance the baby will not hold it until the due date.  That makes me a bit nervous but excited. Andrew has been nesting haha! He's been
Now the count down begins....

Monday, January 7, 2013

New year!

HAPPY 2013!!
Andrew's sister, Melanie, came from Boston to Utah for a few days before heading off to Idaho for school.  It was nice to go out dancing with our siblings on New Years!! We went down to Provo and had a lot of fun.  We even took a bottle of sparkling cider to celebrate the countdown.  We just forgot to take an opener!!! Just 2 minutes before midnight, Wilo and Andrew had to rush out to find something to open the bottle.  Melanie, Estela and I were anxiously waiting because the DJ started the countdown and we thought Andrew and Wilo weren't going to make it.
10! 9! 8! 7! -- Wilo and Andrew came running and there was time to hug and celebrate!! :)




Baby, Andrew and I





Jeje... el viejito de atrás gozandola =D

Sisa gozandola



Thursday, January 3, 2013

Meri Krismas

I love Christmas time!! It means family time, relaxing days and GOOD FOOD! We spent this Christmas at our place. Wilo and Estela came from Provo.  My uncle Orlando came from Kaysville.  We had a good time. I am glad we have family in Utah! Our families are in Boston and Peru and it is hard to get together on the holidays.

This year my siblings, uncle, Andrew and I gave each other gifts.  Also, we played Secret Santa with Andrew's siblings.  We had a lot of gifts! It was very exciting!
Oh Christmas tree!

Paneton!!!

Andrew cooked everything.  I love him!




Family pic!! with baby =D


Andrew opening his gifts

Estela's turn


Then Wilo's



Secret Santa gifts!
Alexander's gift to Andrew... AWESOME!!


Gifts for baby!!


Wow... opening more gifts for baby from grandma :)

Probably one of my favorite gifts!! Andrew has a guayabera  like this one!
He is excited to wear this with our son :)
I can't believe next year Andrew and I will have our baby boy in our arms for Christmas.  The thought of it makes me smile and get anxious to meet my little baby.
I am grateful to have a family. I have the husband I always dreamed of, I have great parents who raised me to be the woman I am today; and awesome parents-in-law.  I am happy I can say my relationship with them is amazing!!!
This Christmas, I am also thankful for the sacrifice that our Savior did for us. There is no other way of going back to our Heavenly Father's presence. He died for us.  I feel I need to look for better ways to show Him how much I appreciate this gift.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Baby shower time!



Andrew, Estela and Alyson organized a baby shower for me a few weeks ago.  I am grateful for what they did! Estela and Alyson made awesome food for the party and Andrew made an excellent chocolate angel food cake.  It was amazing. 
I had so much fun watching everybody play the games.  I am so thankful for those who came to the baby shower especially those who traveled from far.
Andrew and I had so much fun after the baby shower; we opened all the presents and imagined ourselves with our little one.  Baby clothes and baby accessories are simply so cute. I hope this baby feels the love his parents and friends have towards him. 
Here are some pictures of the baby shower:


Andrew's aunt came from Idaho for the baby shower! She was Andrew's partner for some games :)

Fassa y Pooh



Winners!

Beautiful Carolina

Game: How preggo can you go? model: Evita! :)


Evita won this one

What's in the diaper?



Pretty hair Claudia!! model: Claudia E. :)



Estela: ughh...

Beautiful baby girl sniffing the diaper, she looks worried