Swayzee's Nursery
Canvases that Seth and I made for all the walls.
Thanks Julie for the table. It is perfect!! We also painted the moon white, and hung it up on her coat rack! It's so cute, but there isn't a picture of it in these. I'll take one to show you how it turned out.
I don't listen to Country Music very often, but lately, I can't listen to it at all, because it makes me all emotional and sad.
Why is country music so sad?
Our Last 10 Days
and my Loves for april
Well, they have been pretty wonderful and a few miner not so wonderful things!
Let us Review....
-My nipples hurt. I've recovered.
-Swayzee had a little bit of jaundice, but it is gone now.
-Many people from my ward brought us dinner. It was so nice, and much appreciated.
-Many of our friends and family came by to visit us, and spoiled us with gifts and goodies.
-Seth spent a week at home with us, and took care of everything around the house, and helped with the kids. (Including getting up in the middle of the night to hand me the baby, since I couldn't move without some pain in my lower regions.)
-I got to spend the WHOLE day with my BF and her hubby TJ. She spoiled us of course, and gave us the cutest baby stuff! (Thanks Jess) And TJ played with my kids, and gave then attention the whole day. (Thanks TJ) Then, Sunday night, Emily and Elliot came over, and they all made us the best dinner!! It was so good, and such a good day! (Thanks Em) I also got to see Jess again this week when she came into town, and I will see her tomorrow! Woo Hoo!
-I tore open some stitches. That sucked, but I'm all better now.
-Candice made me a super cute car seat canopy! (Thanks Candice)
-Swayzee doesn't leave my side very often. I'm a baby hog. She lives on my breast, in my moby wrap, or in my arms.
-I couldn't make it to Mykelle's first school play today, and I forgot to send the video camera with Seth. Sad.
-Mykelle is kicking butt at Soccer. Ok, she is still learning, but she is so fast, she always has the ball.
-Trey is such a doll, and loves his Swayz. He seems so big now that she is here. He is still my favorite little guy though!
-Mykelle has been awesome with her too. She could hold her all day. Swayz never cries when Kel has her.
-I have a fear of falling down the stairs with Swayzee, and something happening to her.
-6 weeks is going to take FOREVER, but only for one reason. ;)
-I ate a whole box of Keebler honey graham crackers this week. I'm addicted thanks to the hospital. I also came home addicted to sprite.
-I am giving myself one more week until I start watching what I eat again. I've been eating unhealthy. I can fit into some of my pants again, but I am not in a hurry to "Drop all the weight" I know it will come off, and I'm not stressed about it. Although, come six weeks, Seth and I are starting p90X. Seth thinks he is getting fat because his pants aren't fitting anymore, so we are going to start doing it in the mornings. I know I can handle it, but we'll see if Seth can! Ha Ha.
My loves for this month consist of a few things.
-I am so thankful for all my amazing friends, and for my family. You all mean so much to me, and I am so thankful to have you in my life. I am so blessed.
-And obviously, my love for this month is my Swayzee Brynn. It is amazing how much you love your child when he/she arrives. I cannot even imagine our life without her in it, and I adore her so much. She is perfect to us in every way. Even when she gets up in the middle of the night. I don't even mind at all. I'm so happy to be my kids mother. They are my world.
And surprisingly enough, I can't wait to be pregnant again. How does that work??
I have pictures to post, but I have friends coming over so I have to go for now. Check back soon. Maybe tonight.
April 19th. Swayzee's Birth Day
Going Home
*Sorry if this is all over the place. I have to write fast.
or Swayz or zee. whatever nickname you want to call her.
so, Friday I had my 39 week check up, and dr. ras had me make an appointment for Monday to see dr. hebert.
when I went in, on Friday, I was dilated to a 2, and 50% thinned. i had contractions all day on Friday, and thought for sure it was going to happen on its own. the contractions stopped by late Friday night, so i bagged that idea for the day.
Saturday morning, we all woke up early and went out to breakfast. then my parents and I went walkinG with the kids. I had contractions while walking, but then nothing. my parents took the kids while Seth and I had one last date night. it was nice.
after church Sunday, we went and had a picnic, and played baseball. it was so fun! I thought FOR SURE I was going to
have her that night. i was having contractions, but nothing.
So, I went home that night and got stuff ready just in case Monday morning I would be lucky enough to be induced.
I didn't sleep AT ALL on SUnday night. I was Anxious.
Monday Morning, when I went in, Dr. Hebert (My regular Doctor) checked me, and i was Dilated to a 3, and 50% thinned. I told her i would love to get induced this week, and jokingly, but seriously, told her I would LOVE to Get induced today! I was having contractions, so She called down to Labor and Delivery, and they told me to come right down and they would start me!
Honestly, I almost started crying! I was so happy to not have to play the waiting game any more, and to meet our sweet baby.
so, I went right down and got registered, and went in. I had to wait a little while for Seth to get there, but then we were on!
at about 11:30, we started pitocin. They couldn't break my water because the head was so high, and they didn't want the cord to get tangled up.
I wanted to tough it out for a little while, and wait to get my epidural until I really needed it. I waited until I was dilated to a 5, then decided I would get it Around 2:30, that is also when they said I was ready to have my water broke, so they did that, and I went right to a 7.
I called my mom and told her to bring the kids over (They really, really, really, wanted to see their baby sister come out of my "tummy". That morning, Mykelle said "Please ask your doctor if we can come watch the baby come out. we will be so good!") Mykelle watched Trey be born, and loved it. we couldn't decide what to do this time, but we are so glad we let them watch. my parents held both of them at the side of my bed, so they could see her right after she came out. they were amazed the whole time, and They behaved perfectly.
mykelle was all teary eyed, and trey kept saying "thank you mom, thank you mom, I'm so happy! I love my sister!"
it was a priceless moment for us as a family. they couldn't stop smiling.
We all made our predictions about the size of the baby, and the time she would be born. my guess was 4:40, and 6 lbs. 10 oz.
I was at a 9 by 4:40, and totally could have pushed by then, but the nurse said let's just wait. so we waited. she said we would push at 5, then came back in a 5:15. Called the doctor. My doctor came in set up, and I pushed for 1 minute, and 30 seconds.
she made her appearance at 5:40pm. It was honestly so easy, and when she came out, i thought for sure she was 5lbs. she seemed so little. she didn't make a peep. she just stared at me, and it totally scared me. I just wanted her to cry. a comfort that all was good I guess.
she didn't cry again until that night. she has only cried a handful of times since, and it is when she is hungry.
she has the sweetest spirit ever. we all just held her and loved on her while I got my stitches. ( I tore a little, and man does it hurt to recover from!)
she stayed awake all evening. just staring at us all.
I think we were all so happy. Seth is always so proud.
I always feel so accomplished, amazing, and smitten.
she has been an awesome eater, sleeper, and cuddler!
the kids can't keep their hands off her, and they love her so much!!
as I write this, I am almost overwhelmed with sadness that it is all over.
it is such an amazing experience to go through as a family.
everything.
she will continue to grow up so fast, and that makes me sad.
I was super sad Naomi couldn't be here. she hasn't missed a birth, and when she called me bawling, I couldn't help but cry.
I miss her.
I love her.
Swayz was born 1 day before her birthday. still a present to her (as she says)
Another thing I love about bringing a child into the world, is the closeness it brings throughout family. I love it. My parents, and Seth's parent's have been so awesome and helpful. My friends have shown so much love and support too!
thank you all for everything!
we are so in love with our life right now.
I was up all night feeding this eating machine, and I still couldn't be happier.
I'm so over being pregnant.
I realized it this morning.
I think I am ready.
and my pelvic area is so sore. I have never had this happen before. the bones feel so fragile, and it hurts to sit up. I realized this two days ago.
I also realized that I have a huge belly, and there is no way around it when you are having sex. ok, there is but you know what I mean. I'm over that too.
I want this stomach back.
summer 2009
with all that being said, I'm thankful for the opportunity to carry a child! I just want to hold the babe in my arms now, and not my stomach anymore.
It's been fun, but I'm over it!
*Just a few notes I took while watching the Sunday Session of General Conference last Sunday. It was so Amazing this Spring.
General Conference defiantly had a theme didn't it? Besides the Resurrection of Christ, the speakers sure did speak about families, our children, and not judging others a lot! It was so touching.
"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children, is beyond calculation"
Recently, Seth and I had a conversation about how hard it is going to be for me to take 3 kids to church by myself. The kids have been asking why he doesn't go, and since he has been working on Sundays, that has been his answer.
I know this is just going to get harder. The kids will always ask, and it will get to a point where it is unfair that they have to go when dad doesn't. It will be hard.
I felt a little discouraged. How can I do this all by myself?
The talks I heard today really touched me though, and I know how important my role is to my children. I know it will not be easy to do it by myself, but I know how important it is, and I know that everything I have taught them/will teach them, is so worth it.
The way of the world is just going to get more scary, and we need to stand strong, and teach our children how to as well.
When I hear my kids talk about things that they have learned through reading the Book of Mormon, or from FHE, as well as church, I know that the hard work is so worth it, and I will try to do it forever. No matter what. Even when it is hard.
What about the part of his talk when he talked about Jesus' mother Mary. While he hung on the cross, he worried about his mother's care, and who would be able to comfort her before he bowed his head to die.
Anyway, I just think we are incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to hear from our Prophet, and that he can tell us things that our Heavenly Father wants us to know!
I can honestly say the importance of conference just became "Really" important to me last year. Unfortunately, I just found if boring before then, but am so glad for my new love of General Conference.
SERIOUSLY, I LOVE THIS!!!
What do I know?
Baby is head down still, but has switched sides. Baby isn't very far down though, and like every pregnancy, he told me that it wasn't looking very likely to have this baby any time soon, and induction still wasn't an option.
ive lost about 5 pounds, and it concerned the nurse. she asked if I have been eating, or if I have been throwing up! I laughed a little, but then again she doesn't know me so I told her "OF COURSE, I love to eat, and would do anything to not throw up because, I hate it!"
I don't mind gaining weight when I'm pregnant. it is for good reasons of course,(and i know i can lose it) that worried me a little though. she said since January. i have only gained 5 pounds. Bring on the bacon!
the baby also measured only 36 weeks, which worried me, but not the doc. he said that it is because the baby is head down. I normally stop growing at 37 weeks though, so i guess that is normal.
I was still dilated to a 1, and barely 50% effaced. It doesn't really mean anything, that is what they say to me every time, but I do think I will wait until the 24th at least to be induced if Dr. Hebert will let me.
My original due date was May one, so, I am going to just go with that. That means if I get induced around the 24th, it will only be a week early (If that is the case)
Either way, I feel great really. (knock on wood) my back hasn't hurt since about 8 1/2 mths, and i have found an awesome position to sleep in, and have slept great when i feel tired.
I have been enjoying my time with the kids a lot, We have been doing lots of fun stuff. i kind of wish I was still teaching though, to keep me occupied. there is not another thing I can do around here. everything is clean, i already planned my whole next year of curriculum. i keep up on laundry each day. i need to stay busy, or i will get anxious.
isn't it funny that two weeks fly by the whole pregnancy, until the very end? we are so excited either way, and cannot wait to meet baby!
CUTEST LITTLE BOY NURSERY
ALL THIS WAS DONE BY HAND (EXCEPT THE WORD VINYL) I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT.
*I think the Babe is breech again! Dang! I cannot tell exactly what the position is, but it is not head down as I type this. I felt hiccups by my ribs today for about 4 minutes. We will see what happens at my appointment Friday.
Confession:
Seth and I have been discussing adoption. I think we are really considering it for our next, or NEXT child. We will see.
Also, I occasionally watch a Rated R movie. I watched the movie "Precious" this week. I was disturbed all day. It made me want to help Children/Teenagers even more. So sad. And like I said, disturbing.
Conference has been AWESOME too, but I'm not done watching it all. ( I DVR'd) I've taken notes of my favorites. I'll post soon!
Take note of the size in my belly from when the baby was head up to head down. This is when the baby is head down. Yes, it's still big, but not as big as.....
THIS! To me, my belly is so huge in this picture!
It is all beach themed, and they now have the CUTEST beach bedding for boys and girls. Not just that, but the cutest accessories too! Damn you Pottery Barn. Why do you have to be so fantastic and expensive!
I do have to say that they are worth every penny when it comes to bedding! The comforters are great, and I swear they are stain resistant. Every stain my kids have gotten on their comforters has come out easily!Fruits
Veggies
Coke
Family Dinners
Story Time with my kids
Vacuuming
Friends
My sugar Cookies
Dr. Ras
Raisin Bran
This month has been a bland one for my loves. Nothing new really. I find it funny that I crave mostly healthy food, and COKE. I never have drank coke before, but it tastes sooo good for some reason. I think it all began when I first got pregnant, and my doc had me drink coke with Tylenol to get rid of my migraines.
Currently, Seth has fallen asleep watching some food show and I'm so hungry for all this greasy food they are talking about. I better go eat an apple.
My thighs doubled over night, and I have gained weight for sure this week.
I'm having lots of contractions.
I am so excited for my appointments tomorrow, and so scared that it may be so painful. Mostly though, I want a healthy, growing baby. And About 7 pounds would be great! We'll see!
Everything is prepared just in case the process doesn't go as planned. ( My water could break, it could induce labor, and the baby could become stressed causing an emergency C-section) So, we will see what happens!
My bags are packed, Welcome Home Baby banner made, house cleaned, laundry done, Easter taken care of, church stuff covered, Fridge and cupboards stocked full, Spring Cleaning all done, (minus Seth's stuff.) I think we are good to go!
I pray that everything goes great, and it is easy, AND that the baby stays flipped if they can flip it anyway. My last day of school is tomorrow, and my Dr. appointment is right after school. I will see the Dr. at Maternal Fetal Medicine first, stay to be monitored, then go to Dr. Ras after.
I'm so excited to be meeting our baby soon though!
A few things I'm looking forward to....
Finding out if Baby is a boy or girl!
Sharing our baby names with everyone!
Holding our baby!
Nursing our baby!
Watching our kids with the new addition!
Wearing regular clothes again!
Working out!
I want to say that I will miss caring the baby around in my belly, but I feel like I am ready to be done. I'm getting uncomfortable. I truly love being pregnant, but until next time, I'm good.
I am not worried about having 3 kids at all. I really think I can handle it! The one thing that I think would be challenging, is having a colicky baby! I like being able to comfort my baby, and know I would be stressed that I couldn't do anything about my crying child!
Seth is getting so excited, and it is so cute. He doesn't really get "into" my pregnancies like he did with Mykelle, but he always is excited at the beginning and end.
I'm also so excited for my BF Jess, who had her first appointment for IVF, and it went GREAT! CONGRATS JESS!!!! I'm so, so Happy for you guys!
Check back tomorrow for a Belly picture, and hopefully a very happy momma with a flipped baby in her belly!
