Tyler is HERE!

Thursday October 21 was the Day!! I went to the doctor for my weekly appointment and he sent me right up to labor and delivery. They started the medication to induce labor, broke my water, and started monitoring me when they noticed that Tyler's heart rate was dropping when I was contracting. They tried to change my position, pump me back full of water, and stop the medication but nothing was working. The nurse and doctor came in to inform me that I needed a C-section so that they could get baby out fast. They brought Garen in scrubs and a mask and unplugged me from everything and we were off. About twenty minutes later Tyler was out. He weighed 6 lbs and 15 ounces and was PERFECT! Tyler had his cord wrapped around his arm and I was informed later that my placenta had started to die so it was a good thing that they got Tyler out when they did. Both me and Tyler are doing fine. He is eating good and I just love when he is awake and looking at me! Life couldn't be better.

Baby Update

I went to the doctor on Tuesday. I am now 3cm dilated and 80% effaced (sorry for those that think thats gross...) When the doc came in he glanced at my chart and said that he would induce me next week.... then he realized that this was my first baby and said that he couldn't... what a dirty trick! He did say that because we live farther away from the hospital he would induce me on my due date, which is October 25th. He was amazed at how I was progressing and asked me if I was sure that I didn't have any other kids because he doesn't see many first time moms progress that well. I technically can go anytime and I am really hoping I do because I hear that it is not fun to be induced. I can't believe that we will have a baby boy soon!! Garen and I have waited so long and had so much heart ache in the past trying to get pregnant. We both feel very blessed that our prayers were answered and that we get to be parents!! We already love this little boy!

ONE BIG DAY!

October 5 was Garrett's 1st birthday! Mandy had a big party set up for him the Sunday before so we all went down to celebrate. Garrett changes every time we see him. He is not only walking now but running! He is such a smart and happy little boy and is turning into quite the little man. Its amazing how fast they grow. Uncle Brandon and Jordan got him a skateboard (as well as a helmet and knee pads just to be safe.) Garen and I got him some clothes and a tent with a tube that is hooked into it so he can play. My parents got him a horse interactive video game and some clothes. He loved everything. He didn't want to wait to open presents, every time his mom was not looking he would run over there and see how far he could get before Mandy would tell him no. Mandy also made him his own birthday cake with mounds of green frosting...

Gettin' Crafty...

I like being busy and now that I have graduated from school I try to come up with projects to help me pass the time on my days off. Brittani has been a great crafting partner and last week we were able to get together to do some Halloween crafts.. Also, I am a huge fan of studio 5 and love getting ideas from them. Me and Garen have needed a headboard for a while but I wasn't able to find one that I liked. This lady had a cute Idea of using old bi fold doors as room dividers and I thought that it would also make a cute headboard so with Garen and my dad's help I was able to complete it! Everything turned out great! Thanks Brittani for doing these crafts with me, its always more fun when you have a good friend to chat with while painting! Also thanks Garen and Dad for helping me with all my crazy ideas!!!

Getting BIG!!

I just had my Thirty Four week appointment on Monday. My regular doctor got called in to do a delivery right before it was my turn so another doctor seen me instead. She measured my belly and I am measuring right on track at 34. She also listened to his heart. The heartbeat was good. She said that he has a strong heart. She was a little concerned about the swelling in my feet, but at this point there is not much that can be done other than elevating my feet more. I guess I will have to start relaxing a little more. Its getting harder to see my feet and move but I cant complain I love being pregnant and am so grateful for the opportunity I have to experience everything! He kicks like crazy and I love it!!! I have one more two week appointment at the end of September and then I will start going to my weekly appointments.

Family Party Fun

We had our big family party over labor day weekend. I was not able to sleep in a tent this time, but we had lots of fun anyways. My nephew Garrett had a blast. He loved being outside and getting dirty. My parents gave him an early birthday present which was a buzz lightyear push car, he pushed that thing around like crazy! He is getting so big and he has started to walk! One of his favorite activities was the water kickball. He would sink as far down in the bucket of water as he could! He is such a FISH! We also did secret family gifts, played games, watched movies, and colored. The best part of it all is just being able to relax and visit with family Thanks grandma!! I know its lots of hard work to put this together! I love my family!!!!

Lots of Catching up to Do...

As promised here are some pictures...

First things first... Here are some pictures of our little boy at twenty weeks!

We also have his room all ready! have his room all ready... A few things just need to be put away. We are getting so excited for his arival! His room had to be baseball themed and everything down to the light switch has baseballs on it!!!