Eric James Britt, the Amazing.

Eric has done everything for me. He always makes sure I am comfortable and that the house is running smoothly. He helped me with all my thank you cards. What other man has ever done that?

And for the last 6 months or so, he does all the house work, inside and out. He is always cleaning and making dinner. He is wonderful. I can't believe how much of a slacker I am. I just love having someone who cares and supports me the way he does.

Words cannot express how thankful I am to have such a great husband. We have been saying that he is the one who is "nesting" and not me. I am just a big slacker when it comes to everything else.

Thank you Eric, for everything you do. It means the world to me. I love how you are always there to take care of me, and I know you will do the same for our little babe that is on the way!

I sure love you with all of my heart!

Baby Happenings.

Well, I debated on posting this or not, but I thought I would want to have it written down, so here it goes. Please feel free to skip over this post if you are not interested in my doctor happenings.
Eric and I went to the doctor on Monday. It was just a normal weekly check up. I wasn't even sure anything was different, other than I haven't been feeling all that great lately. But, when the nurse checked my blood pressure she was surprised. It was 149/95. I almost feel off the chair. I was sure it wasn't that high. Thus, she re-checked it and it was little better, but not much. So, it was off to our room to see the doctor. When he came in he assessed my swelling and I think I sure surprised him with how awful my legs are. I then had to assure him, "these are not my legs or feet." HAHA. Honestly, my legs and feet are probably about four times their normal size. They are very swollen and disgusting.
But, anyway. Next he decided to check me. He told me that I was 80% effaced and a 2. I was thinking that wasn't that big of a deal, but he reminded me that I am further along than most, at this point. At that time he also stripped my membranes. (Let me warn all of you, that was VERY painful). I had no idea it was going to be that painful. I feel bad for Eric, because I think he was also very surprised.
So, the doc told us that he is hoping I go into labor on my own this week. I don't know if that is going to happen, but geeze, I haven't been feeling very good. He also told us that if we haven't had our little babe by our appointment next week that he would have to start us. (Unless I have a significant decrease in my swelling and blood pressure).
So, I guess that means we are going to have our little one here with us within the next week. We are both extremely ecstatic, but nervous at the same time.
Wish us luck, and we will keep everyone posted. We can also use any advice anyone has to offer!
Hopefully our next post will have our beautiful babe in it!

Pregnancy Photos

This is one of my Favorites. I love my developing family!

This is another one of my Favorites. I love it.

I know, Eric looks so tan compared to my skin.

I can't believe it is real.

Our WONDERFUL friend Tina took these pictures for us. I was a little skeptical at first, because who wants to see themselves when they have gained all this weight. But, they turned out amazing. She should be professional. She did such an amazing job, and made me feel okay about them. There are many photos that I am going to keep private, but I think you get the jist of it. I love being pregnant and feeling life inside of me. I know I am going to be so sad when I am not able to feel the baby any longer.

It is such a weird feeling right now, I want to have this baby, but at the same time, I am not ready for it to be over. I wonder if everyone feels this way?????? Well, I am not saying I am not uncomfortable. I know Eric probably gets to hear me complain the most. It really does sadden me to almost be done, because who knows how many more times I am going to be able to experience this wonderful gift from God. My theory is to enjoy it while it lasts because it is such a short time, in respect to life itself.

I hope everyone enjoys the pictures. Don't laugh, I am huge, but I LOVE my huge belly. Can you believe it won't be long until we meet our little Baby Britt?

I will keep everyone posted on what is going on. We visit the doctor tomorrow.

Wonderful Baby Shower.

Eric made it home from hunting in time!

Heather made this WAY cute diaper cake for me.

The open house turned out great.

Our cute neices Sariah and Kaylie

Kristin being in charge of the game.

Me opening presents, and Kristin always right by my side making sure things went smoothly.

Kylie and Kambrie, they are only 2 weeks apart in age.

Another view of the people at the shower.

The gift table.

All the fun people.

This last Saturday, the 17th, my family and best friend threw me a baby shower. It was amazing. I am so blessed to have such great support. We were able to have the shower outside in my grandma's backyard because the weather was so nice.

My sister Kristin came down from Twin Falls and made sure everything went smoothly. She is great, but has the type "A" personality, just like me. HAHA.

We had such a great turn out for the shower. I can't believe how many people came and made this shower a success. I just love seeing all my family and friends.

Thank you so much to everyone who has shown Eric and I support. We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives.

We can't believe we only have about 3 weeks until our due-date. ;)

My Doctor.

Just wanted everyone to know how amazing my doctor is. I seriously have the best doctor ever. He takes his time with us, each and every visit. He sure makes us seem like we are the most important people around, though we know he has much more he could be doing.

We both just love him to death. I am so lucky to have found such a great doc. I count my blessings everyday that I have him to care for my pregnant body and my baby.
If anyone is looking for a doctor in Logan I would highly recommend him.

As a whole, we are making progress and moving right along with this pregnancy. I can't believe how fast it is coming up. We are just getting more and more excited everyday. I can't believe I am going to have my little Baby Britt in less than a month!

I L~O~V~E my job.

Teaching nursing students is seriously a dream career.

I just have to say that I have the best job in the world. I love teaching nursing students. It is seriously my favorite. I have said it before, but when I teach, I don't feel like I am working. I just love being able to be part of the learning process.

Being able to teach has really shown me that I want to finish this MSN program at Weber, so that I can further my education career. I am so passionate about nursing, and I hope that my students will become the same way.

I also have the best co-workers at Bridgerland. I couldn't ask for a better nursing program. If anyone is even considering nursing I would highly recommend Bridgerland, and not just because I teach there. They have the best program around, hands down! I have felt that way for years, but I am able to see the proof over and over again.

Another baby shower.

I just wanted to let everyone know how thankful and blessed I am.
I am so blessed to have such amazing family and friends. My mother, sisters and my best friend Heather are planning a baby shower for me. I am so excited and so blessed to have such great people in my life. I am so thankful for everything they have done for me to get this together.
Thanks so much! I love all you guys! I am so lucky to have such amazing support.

My work Baby Shower.

I work with the most amazing people at the hospital. I just love all of them.

On the 28th of September, they threw me a baby shower. It wasn't your traditional baby shower, it was dinner with couples. It was such a good time. I am so grateful to have such great people to work with. I just love all of them. I appreciate them throwing that shower for me. Kellie was so great to plan it all and offer her beautiful house. Teena also made a lot of the arrangements, so that it could all come together.

Thanks to everyone for the wonderful time. I sure love you all!

I am getting really uncomfortable now, and I am feeling huge. I guess that is to be expected, but it is hard to see pictures of myself. I am really trying to enjoy this last month or so, but it is difficult. I know I am going to regret being in a rush to get it over with, so I am trying not to be that way. I am trying to savor this moment, because being pregnant is something I will one day miss (just not so much now).

Tina is going to take some baby belly pictures tomorrow, and I am excited about that. I know I won't fully appreciate them until after I am not pregnant anymore, and I have lost the weight. I just know I will for sure regret not doing them, if I don't.

Well, enjoy the pictures. I am now 35 weeks and getting more and more excited everyday!