Oh the Aches and Pains...

So I'm 36 weeks and this little girl just keeps growing! I wanted to take a picture of my huge belly but I keep forgetting. I don't remember the last time I slept well, and she's not even here yet! In addition to your typical pelvic/hip pains of pregnancy, I get really bad back pains. She also discovered my ribs and it seems to be her favorite spot at night, causing burning sensations in the frontal ribs and causing sharp pains in the back. I've actually had this mid-back pain for months, but lately it has become increasingly worse, leading to sleepless nights of changing positions or even getting up and walking around to alleviate the pain. Massage, Tylenol, and icy hot patches have not worked effectively enough...so I guess the only solution is to have the baby! Hahaha...hopefully that will happen in the next few weeks.

I couldn't imagine working at this point in my pregnancy. My feet/ankles are super swollen, I haven't worn shoes in over a month because it would leave unpleasant indentations, and I've probably gained 5 lbs. in water weight alone in the last month due to fluid retention. On the brighter side, I can't wait til little Kaylana is here! Every day is more exciting...even though we have everything we could possibly need for her arrival, I still look at baby stuff every day. I've washed all her clothes, blankets, bibs, burp cloths, and beanies up to 6 months! Her closet is so full that some of her clothes have taken over her daddy's side and ended up in my closet as well! Spoiled huh?!? Her nursery is all set...and we can't wait until she gets here!

Some of her clothes in the closet...she has 2 dressers filled with more clothes! And she's gotten even more clothes since this pic was taken. Wowzers!

The last pic I've taken...32 weeks along. I'm much bigger now...and my belly has dropped! This was taken shortly after my 25th birthday...my sweet lil brother T.J. got me ice cream cake for my birthday...YUM!

Baby Shower

My mother-in-law threw me a beautiful baby shower last Saturday. It was great to see so many friends and family! I was exhausted after working Friday night and then waking up early (9 am is early when you get off of work at 1 am and don't fall asleep until 2 or 3 am) to set up for the shower. Rigo, his dad, and brother set up and decorated the night before...and I must say, they did an awesome job for a bunch of guys. Hehe.
















We had quite a turn out and there was still food left over! I still have some of the yummy cake in the fridge that my mom brought.
















I felt bad because I don't think I got a chance to say hi to everyone...a few people came late while I was opening gifts, and even though I was trying to go as fast as possible, most of them left before I was done! Lol...I didn't expect anyone to stay that long though...I felt like I wasn't making any progress cuz it took forever!

So it was a wonderful and tiring day...and we even went to my parents house after to celebrate Rojohn's 30th Birthday! Happy Birthday Kuya! You're the best big brother ever!

Here are some more pictures from the baby shower...

Our Baby Girl's Name...

Well...we chose a name for our baby girl...

*Kaylana Marie Canizalez*

I actually made up the name Kaylana when I was a freshman in college, and my sister was pregnant with her first baby...it got me thinking of baby names I guess...haha. Rigo and I love the name though. Rigo chose her middle name, and we think it sounds really nice. Here's a pic of the letters we had made and hung above her crib.


Last Sunday we had the opportunity to attend the baby blessing of Lacy, the daughter of our good friends, Adam & Shawna. She is so cute and already huge after only 7 weeks! We're so excited that our daughters will only be a few months apart...Shawna and I are looking forward to mother-daughter times (shopping sprees...LOL) together! We already go out with Lacey and have a good time.
My little bro, T.J., graduated from Hayward High last night. Can't believe it...I feel old! We're excited for him and are eager to see what the future awaits for him. He will be 19 in December and can't wait to see another missionary serving the Lord. I know it will be a challenging and life-changing experience for him and will make him a better man and future husband and father.Oh yes...I am getting HUGE at only 7 months along. We ate at Carrow's after where Rojohn, Merilee, and baby Ashilene met up with us. I love my little neice...she's growing! Such a cutie!Fun picture after eating...I love seeing my parents excited with their grandchildren! Can't wait til Kaylana comes so we can have another addition to our growing family! There will be 3 little girls within a year of each other and we are so excited for them to grow up and know all their cousins!

Our Baby Girl's 3D Ultrasound Pics

We had our 3D/4D Ultrasound today at 4D Miracles in Fremont! It was such an awesome experience...she is such a cutie! At first she was camera shy, covering her face with her hands, and then she started smiling, yawning, and kicking! Here are a few pictures...we love this girl!!!

My favorite picture...she was smiling!!!

Baby Ashilene

I just had to post a few pictures of our visit yesterday to see Ro, Merilee, and Baby Ashilene! She is such a cutie!

She looks so content in Uncle Rigo's arms!

I felt like she was saying...hmmm...who are you? I loved how she was just gazing at me...too cute!

Here she is with Daddy! This facial expression I just had to share!

Cheezin with Daddy!

Auntie Riesel was the first one to get Ashilene settled in her bouncer without her crying!

Congratulations Ro & Merilee!!!

Rigo and I had the opportunity yesterday to visit our new niece, baby Ashilene! She was just 14 hours born when I got to hold her...and I started crying!!! I am so excited for them and I can't believe my big bro is a DADDY! I know he's going to be the best though, I can already see all the love in his eyes for his little angel. Merilee was amazing....pushed that 7 1/2 pound baby girl out all natural! Whew! I don't think I could handle that, so I definitely admire her for that one. Should have seen her yesterday, despite her crazy day before, she was totally glowing...what a cute Mommy! I forgot my camera =( so I'm going to have to steal pics from Ro later. I had such a good time visiting with them, playing with little Ashilene's toes and seeing her beautiful eyes open! I think every time a baby is born to someone we know, my anticipation grows for when our own baby will come in 3 months! I can't wait for these next 3 months to pass by (especially with the heat that's already starting up!)! It will be so fun to have all the little cousins playing together soon...and we are already talking about family vacations for next year so our kids can grow closer! How blessed we are to have family so close together that we can visit whenever we want! I love Ashilene and I can't wait to see her again! She is so beautiful!

Man it's HOT!

I know I shouldn't be complaining...we live in the Bay Area and we have the best weather around. But being 6 months pregnant and having my feet and hands all swollen is just not fun! I could barely get my wedding ring off yesterday, so I may not be wearing it after this month =(
I can't believe it was 101 degrees yesterday, and it's only May! Thankfully there is AC at the hospital, but I was still sweating running around. I realize that I walk much slower now...hahaha, so I guess I'm not really running, but hurrying around trying to do my nursey duties. I am grateful to have a ceiling fan in our bedroom to leave on at night and keep us cool! My baby girl has been moving around so much, and she has discovered my bladder because she has been kicking it constantly the past few days! Lol. I'm just happy that she is an active and healthy baby and I'm still waiting for our 3D ultrasound this Saturday...so excited!