These are the shirts I made for the kids to wear to the hospital that say, "I am the Big Sister" or "I'm the Big Brother!" Dan's says, "Who's your Daddy?"
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Settling in...
We are all getting used to our new roles in the family. Big brothers, big sister, Big Dadda, and Big Momma. BIG Family! YEaH for that!
These are the shirts I made for the kids to wear to the hospital that say, "I am the Big Sister" or "I'm the Big Brother!" Dan's says, "Who's your Daddy?"
These are the shirts I made for the kids to wear to the hospital that say, "I am the Big Sister" or "I'm the Big Brother!" Dan's says, "Who's your Daddy?"
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The whole story...
As per your request Marie, I thought I would fill you in on all the details. I can't believe it has already been a week. It is kind of a blur! But in a good way!
First though, thank you for all your comments and well wishes! It is sooo nice to know I have such a great support system! I love you all!
So last Wednesday night around 10:30 the contractions started. Of course I was still wondering if they were for real or not. I got up and took a bath and watched a little "Conan" with Dan. He went to bed around 12:30 and I waited up on the couch. By 2 am I was sure it was real because they were getting hard and close. We called Mom and Dad B, and headed to the hospital. I was a 4 when they checked us in, and had us settled by about 3 am. I took another bath and used all my relaxation techniques I could think of. By 7 am when the doctor got there I was still only a 6. And I was done with techniques! He came back 20 minutes later and broke the water. Then the fun began! I was so out of my mind and couldn't think straight! About 30 minutes later and I was ready to push, so they said, but I was so freaked out by the pain I didn't think I could do it! I was saying, "I can't do this," and "somebody help me!" and "AAAHHH!" But after only maybe 10 or 15 minutes of pushing through extreme agony, (think tree trunk extraction) she was out. They held her up face up because that is the way she came. I was happy, but not clear in the head enough to be joyful yet. My amniotic fluid was full of thick meconium, so they took her over to the baby table with a pediatric team and checked her out. She wasn't too affected though and even scored a 8-9 apgar. When they finally passed her back I was so relieved it was over and she was mine that I was brimming with joy!! It was especially fun to call home and give the news to the kids as they were running to the bus. Also talk to my Mom and cry a little. And calling Aimee and wishing her a very happy birthday that she gets to share now with her darling niece! That was fun!
So that is how we welcomed our littlest "UTE" into the world. The sign says "Welcome baby Utes!!" in front of the nursery! She has already shown her BEAIRD appetite and gained her weighted plus a few more ounces back. She was a little jaudice, but has already cleared that too. It is so great I got to do this again because I am not bogged down by all the worries and expectations of past babies. It is harder however because their are 4 of them now to take care of! How did our parents do it??
First though, thank you for all your comments and well wishes! It is sooo nice to know I have such a great support system! I love you all!
So last Wednesday night around 10:30 the contractions started. Of course I was still wondering if they were for real or not. I got up and took a bath and watched a little "Conan" with Dan. He went to bed around 12:30 and I waited up on the couch. By 2 am I was sure it was real because they were getting hard and close. We called Mom and Dad B, and headed to the hospital. I was a 4 when they checked us in, and had us settled by about 3 am. I took another bath and used all my relaxation techniques I could think of. By 7 am when the doctor got there I was still only a 6. And I was done with techniques! He came back 20 minutes later and broke the water. Then the fun began! I was so out of my mind and couldn't think straight! About 30 minutes later and I was ready to push, so they said, but I was so freaked out by the pain I didn't think I could do it! I was saying, "I can't do this," and "somebody help me!" and "AAAHHH!" But after only maybe 10 or 15 minutes of pushing through extreme agony, (think tree trunk extraction) she was out. They held her up face up because that is the way she came. I was happy, but not clear in the head enough to be joyful yet. My amniotic fluid was full of thick meconium, so they took her over to the baby table with a pediatric team and checked her out. She wasn't too affected though and even scored a 8-9 apgar. When they finally passed her back I was so relieved it was over and she was mine that I was brimming with joy!! It was especially fun to call home and give the news to the kids as they were running to the bus. Also talk to my Mom and cry a little. And calling Aimee and wishing her a very happy birthday that she gets to share now with her darling niece! That was fun!
So that is how we welcomed our littlest "UTE" into the world. The sign says "Welcome baby Utes!!" in front of the nursery! She has already shown her BEAIRD appetite and gained her weighted plus a few more ounces back. She was a little jaudice, but has already cleared that too. It is so great I got to do this again because I am not bogged down by all the worries and expectations of past babies. It is harder however because their are 4 of them now to take care of! How did our parents do it??
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentines Day EveryBody!
THE WAIT IS OVER! SHE IS HERE!
LAUREN JULIANNE was born on February 12th (Aimee's 38th birthday) at 8:10am after 5 hours of pretty intense labor and 1/2 hour of out of my mind pain!!!! She was 7'11'' and 20 inches long. She is so cute!!! I love her so much, and I am so happy right now!
What a Beautiful Valentine!
LAUREN JULIANNE was born on February 12th (Aimee's 38th birthday) at 8:10am after 5 hours of pretty intense labor and 1/2 hour of out of my mind pain!!!! She was 7'11'' and 20 inches long. She is so cute!!! I love her so much, and I am so happy right now!
What a Beautiful Valentine!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monkey business...
I have been SO miserable the last few weeks, (well actually the last few months) that I didn't want to do anything but whine and complain! But I see THE LIGHT now!! The light at the end of the BIRTH CANAL!! LOL Only a couple more weeks! I am so EXCITED! And a little nervous! I am going to cowboy up and push her out DRUG-FREE! Wish me luck, even if you think I am NUTS!!
WINTER ZOO TRIP WITH HELEN FELT AND BENJI...
BENJI LAUGHED SO HARD AT THE BABY ORANGATANG SWINGING ON HIS VINE...UNFORTUNATELY HE STOPPED WHEN I STARTED FILMING. (OF COURSE!) Please ignore my fat face. That is what 40 lbs, and major swelling will do to you! And no I don't have to go potty...I was just trying to be cute!
WINTER ZOO TRIP WITH HELEN FELT AND BENJI...
BENJI LAUGHED SO HARD AT THE BABY ORANGATANG SWINGING ON HIS VINE...UNFORTUNATELY HE STOPPED WHEN I STARTED FILMING. (OF COURSE!) Please ignore my fat face. That is what 40 lbs, and major swelling will do to you! And no I don't have to go potty...I was just trying to be cute!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New Year... Thank Goodness!
It has been busy with family in town and I haven't felt good, so that is why it has been almost a month since I posted last. What a lame excuse. Really, I haven't had much to say but to complain, so I avoided the blog. I read all of yours though and (especially Abi and Christi) and feel guilty for not being more positive and excited for the new year. I am happy that this is the year I will stop being pregnant forever! There how is that for a positive spin! Here are my other hopeful statements:
1. Lose all the 40 lbs I have gained in the last 9 months.
2. Save my "emergency fund" back, since I spent it all at Christmas.
3. Read the B.O.M. 5 days a week.
4. Wite in my gratitude journal every day.
There, I feel much better. I think that last one will help so I quite being so self-absorbed in my own misery and realize how good I have it. Sorry to everyone, that I have offended) for being such a selfish jerk that says everything that pops into my head. All I can say is... 39 more days!!!!
Christmas Morning was great! The kids were so happy with their presents!
That is a BYU shirt Ethan got for Christmas. He claims to be a cougar fan! HA!
1. Lose all the 40 lbs I have gained in the last 9 months.
2. Save my "emergency fund" back, since I spent it all at Christmas.
3. Read the B.O.M. 5 days a week.
4. Wite in my gratitude journal every day.
There, I feel much better. I think that last one will help so I quite being so self-absorbed in my own misery and realize how good I have it. Sorry to everyone, that I have offended) for being such a selfish jerk that says everything that pops into my head. All I can say is... 39 more days!!!!
Christmas Morning was great! The kids were so happy with their presents!
That is a BYU shirt Ethan got for Christmas. He claims to be a cougar fan! HA!
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