Cousins

This was a funny little photo shoot my sil and I did yesterday with our little girls. They are only 2.5 months apart, which when they are older you won't be able to tell one single bit, but at this age you can tell! So fun to see them together-

Colette K. Edwards

Here she is. 7 lbs and 2 oz. She is just perfect!

April Graduation 2011

Here is a little video I put together of Nick and I's convocation for graduation. We officially did it and I officially walked at 39 weeks pregnant! It was such a fun day and the weather was perfect. It's been raining here for quite some time so to have a sunny day was really icing on this great day!

P.S. Sidenote...

I am not in labour yet, but the signs are there that she is coming. My brother brought over the craddle, Nick set up the swing, and I have all her clothes and diapers organized. We are ready for a baby.

Also, Thursday and Friday is when Nick and I walk for graduation. I know, I know- I'm on bed rest, but nothing is going to stop me from walking across that stage!!! Nick will be right behind me so I'll have physical support. haha

And, my sister recommend me a book and I'm reading it. It's called The Help. Kind of interesting so far...I'll let you know how is goes.

Moving Out

Our storage unit we rented for the summer and Nick with his awesome packing skills.

We are officially moved out of our old place, and into my parents basement. I know, 28 and living in my parents basement. Sounds like a bad movie. But they were nice enough to allow us to live here so we can save money this summer before our move to Rhode Island. My favourite things about living at home: garbage disposal, dishwasher, and soft water. Yeah, everyday I love those things!! Nick loves that there is actually dinner on the table every night. I promised him I'll get better at that.

Good-bye Conrad

My cubicle all cleaned out

I was planning on working until the 15th of this month, but my doctor told me I had to go on bedrest so I had to leave my job early. Such a surreal day, not just for leaving my job, but leaving my job and not having another to fill it... I've had a real job (high school ones don't count) for 10 years! But they were all so supportive and we had a fun last day eating out for lunch and packing up my things.

Happy Birthday Kim!!

I am officially 28! Happy birthday to me. Since I was on bedrest for my birthday, Nick snuck me out to do a little Colour Me Mine (mellow activity) and then we took home some chinese food! My mom brought over my infamous dirt cake, which I found out why I like it so much. I am not a huge cake fan. I would rather have pudding. So that is probably why I always choose it... But it was a great birthday! Nick was so sweet with bringing me flowers and checking in on me all day. My mom came over and hung out because when you are tied down, company is the best gift ever! I'll definately remember this birthday.

Doctor Visits

This is a non stress test I am doing. (2 a week) The pink belt is for the baby's heart beat, and the blue is for my contractions. (or lack there of)

As many of you know, I have been headed to the doctor's office quite often due to pre-eclampsia. I have done many tests and it's getting very tiring. BUT everything is going great and the doctor said she doesn't think she will have to induce me because bedrest is doing the baby and I good. My blood pressure is looking okay, and I haven't had any symtoms recently. So here I am, week 38 and I should make it to 40!

Raining Babies

Sister Whitney, sister Elise, Mom, niece Camille, sister-in-law Megan. All working away to help!

Recently my family threw our baby girl a little shower. There was delicious food, great company, and so much love and support that I felt very blessed. We had a great day and now all I need is a baby to put into all the cute little ensembles she received! Only 3 more weeks to go! Hospital bag packed and car seat ready. The doctor said she might take her early due to my pre-eclampsia, but it really depends on how well I am doing by resting...OCD Kim is taking a step down for a healthy baby.

Work

Wow. The way things are going around work, I might outlast 95% of the people here and I'm leaving April 15! Today there were lots of tears at work as several middle management people were let go. And that is just the start of the list. First of all, for those that didn't know, I work for a company based out of San Diego called Conrad. One of their clients is here in Provo and Conrad has placed me here. So I don't actually work for the Provo business. I am not being laid off, but the Provo business is laying off everyone is the Provo office and starting again in Salt Lake. The sad part is they are letting go of all their longevity employees and hiring cheaper ones. I think you get what you pay for....Just saying. So that has been my day. Surrounded by tension and knowing all this and not being able to tell any of the wonderful people I work with here. I think the Provo business is going out of business, letting go of everyone, (including Conrad and just waiting for my maternity leave to let Conrad know) and going to start a new business in Salt Lake. That is only Kim specualtion though. No facts.

Looking back now, I have been so blessed to have this job these last 3.5 years. I have hated what I do, but I have loved the people I work with, it has provided Nick and I income so that he could focus on his grades, not work, they let me pick my own hours so I could go to school and finally finish my degree; they gave us a free trip to NYC and the miles I earned from traveling got Nick and I to Costa Rica! Not working is never easy, but honeslty, (and sadly since I know it's not the case with my co-workers) the timing couldn't be better for Nick and I. He graduates and is getting a summer job before we move and start grad school. So this summer I can be a mom and we will do okay financially. With this economy and job market, we are in a good situation. What a wonderful blessing that is for us. Constantly I am reminded how we are watched over by the Lord.

But it's never fun to watch work friends have a hard time and since you know their lives, you know how much they need the job.