Oct. 11, 2010

Induction Day

So, I don't know how many of you out there reading this has ever been induced before. So let me give you a taste of what might happen or at least it did for me.

Oct. 8, 2010 I had another appointment with the doctor to see how much i was dilated and to see if my little angel would be joining me here on earth anytime soon. Of course he's a little stubborn like his mom so he decided that mom had made him the perfect little home and he was just going to stay there. Little did he know mommy’s doctor was going out of town and mommy had already paid her to make the delivery so we set up plans for me to be induced Monday October 11 unless he came before then. However, let me remind you he wasn't coming due to any lack on my part, i had been walking, walking, walking.... in fact i had never been to the mall so much in my life. I went and had a pedicure, i galloped (which hurt like hell) i jumped on the trampoline, i walked on the sidewalk like we did when your kids, you know with one foot on the sidewalk while the other is in the gutter. Trust me I was trying to make him come out early, even when Uncle Wes told me I couldn't so that he could go hunting.

So anyways back on topic... after the doctor’s appointment on the 8th they gave me a paper saying the hospital would call me Monday morning when they were ready for me to come in and instructions on what to expect and how to prepare for that day. The paper said to make sure you get a good night’s sleep the night before. Can i tell you that when you're home pregnant by yourself the night before your induction day yeah you're not sleeping. At least I wasn't. I was worried that I was forgetting something. That i wasn't going to be a good mom, and the fact that I had to do it alone now, because I had been lied to throughout the whole pregnancy that we were a family, but that's another story for a different time.

So I watched 9pm, 10 pm, 11pm and well you get the picture. Soon the hours came and went and I tried to stay busy. I've never been one to just sleep the night before something BIG is about to happen. Why change now? This was going to be the BIGGEST thing that's ever happened to me thus far. I think i finally went to bed around 2 am and then i was up again around 5:30 - 6am.

The hospital called me at 7 minutes after 6 and told me they were ready for me. Good thing my mom and i had plans for her to be there early just in case. She just pulled up when i received the call. I hung up the phone grabbed what i needed to and we drove down to the hospital all during this time I felt great. Nothing changing in my body at all. Turns out even then i was having major contraptions but i wouldn't know it to save my life. In fact after they hooked me up to the monitors and machines I sat there until about 12:30 when they told me they were ready to break my water. I called my dad and informed him where we were at since he had a couple of funerals to go to that day. He said ok and then we hung up. Around 2:30 - 3 i finally said that I couldn't handle the pain anymore and asked for the epidural. The doctor at this point had given me some medicine for anti-nausea so i wouldn't puke. After that I was out like a light and all i remember is sleeping the whole time.

I believe that i will now have to recruit someone else to write the story of the rest of the day because I really don't remember a thing but my dad tickling my feet and then pushing. I will see what I can do about that.

However, at 6:30pm they came in and said that it was time to push. I believe it took me about an hour to figure out how to really do that. All your life you have been taught not to push that hard and now all of a sudden they want you to change, and after you had been sleeping all day. I finally figured it out though and my amazing son Whyatt Charles was born October 11, 2010 @ 8:11pm. If it wasn't for my amazing sister Annesha I don't think I would've gotten through that. When I asked her to stay in the room with me she said "if you swear once I'm leaving” Ladies and Gentlemen mark it on your calendar I made it through delivery without swearing once they whole time.

The people that shared that wonderful day with me was Travis, My Mom, Dad & Step-mom Julie, My Sister Annesha & I believe her husband Mike, Jeannine, Lynn, Shandy, Sara, Wes & Shannon though they all weren't in the room while Whyatt was being delivered. Knowing that they were all there was just good enough for me. If I missed anyone I'm sorry again I don't remember much. My sister said that we should have taped it so they you could see it. But oh well.

I'm pleased to show you the very 1st picture ever of my beautiful baby boy.

September 11, 2010 You're invited to a Baby Shower for Randie Bleazard put on by

Annesha Nelson & Nannette Rippetoe.

There was games to be played and family around to help me celebrate the 1st grandson & nephew for my family. My Dad & Brothers even helped by escorting people in and out of the building since you had to have an access key to get anywhere.

We started out by opening gifts that way it gave people a little more time to get there or after their gift was opened they could leave if they wanted to. Whyatt got clothes even in bigger sizes so that he'll have something to were at 9 months. He got some really cute blankets and burp rags that way we can keep moms clothes clean too.

My Dad & Step mom Julie gave him his 1st pair of Wrangler Overalls that way he can look like grandpa & his dad at the same time. They are so cute I can't wait to get him into them. Lets hope the weather stays nice so he can wear them before he gets to big. If not then I guess it's an outfit for an inside day only.

Whyatt also received some sheets for his crib, the necessities, a baby monitor, bottles and very cute blanket that Grandma Alwynn made for him which confused the heck out of Uncle Kenny.

My cousins Amy & Suzanne gave me this cute blue blanket & pillow plus some other things that were taped to the blanket and laundry basket. To bad the laundry basket broke when I was trying to take the tape off. My heavens girls that was some strong tape you used. Of course I got some more diapers (something you never think you would be so happy about) and my Aunt Jodie and cousins from my step family gave me a bumbo seat with the new fancy tray. Something I hadn't even noticed they had trays with them before.

My Aunt Ann and Cousin Torrey came and gave Whyatt clothes. He can never have to many clothes right. I'm glad that they came with pants because I'm sure it will be cold this winter. My mom's friend Jackie came too. Which was a very nice surprise. Thank you for the clothes and just being there.

Then of course my favorite adopted sister was there. How could it be a party without her. She's such a joy to be around. I love you so much Tiff. And I know that you'll kill me for having your picture up, but you may be older but I'm bigger.

After we opened gifts we cut the cake and then anyone who needed to could leave. I'm so thankful for everyone who took time to come celebrate with my family, friends & myself.

Strasburg Open House/Baby Shower

On August 28, 2010 we had a Open House for the Strasburg side of the family & friends. A couple nights before I went and helped Shandy & Sarah get ready for the big day. Helped them make chocolates shaped as baby animals, they turned out so cute and cupcakes of course. That morning when I got there I helped frost the cupcakes while we were waiting for people to get there. I'm surprised Shandy let me help because she had been saying that I should be resting. Which makes me laugh because the whole time I've been pregnant I've felt great.
We had a great time. I received some really awesome stuff and I got to meet a lot of new people and seen a friend I hadn't seen in a while. We really didn't really get to many pictures, because with family everyone starts talking which was fine by me. Jeannine was so excited about the baby socks and shoes, it was funny to watch how excited she got.
I got a lot of cute clothes and many blankets. I don't know if he's going to be able to wear everything, before he's to big for it. And if this child ever gets cold then we might have an issue. Whyatt also got some wonderful noise makers. Of course Travis says that he's going to take out the noise makers so he doesn't have to listen to them.
You would think that based on the bag and the wonderful bow that Sue was grandma... though she isn't I would have to say she was probably just as excited. She was so funny just to watch her explain how much fun she had picking everything out.

I want to say Thank You so very much for everyone who took time out of their day to spend time with our family. I'm so grateful for everything. I look forward to letting Whyatt get to know everyone that loves him. I can't believe that the time has flown by as fast as it has.

July 17th Baby Shower

I know it's taken me a very long time to blog about my baby showers because I start them, then hit delete and restart, then restarted them again. I just couldn't get past the point where it sounded like I was tooting my own horn. So sorry, but we'll try this again.

On July 17, 2010 my good friends Amanda Jordan and Tammy Anderson through me a baby shower. I was so excited for this day to come. It felt like it took a million years to get here.

My good friend Maria and her "Tribe" came up from Las Vegas. She didn't get to my house until 7 am. The baby shower was at 11 am. I figured they would want to take a nap before we went over to the shower. Who was I kidding... this is Maria and she's a talker. About 9:30 I jumped in the shower to finish getting ready of course all of 4 of them were passed out on the couch. I got ready did my hair and when it was ready to go I felt horrible for having to wake them up. We got in the car (after the long hard choice of if Ricky was going to drive or just ride with me) and on the way over to Lehi Eliza fell in love with Utah. She kept telling her mom that she wanted to move here. Which would be just fine with me.

During the party we played many games. My favorite game is the diaper game... where you melt different candy bars into diapers and then you have to going around smelling, tasting, looking at each diaper to see what candy bar you believe it is. I was helping my friend Tiffany because the poor girl decided to go out and turn herself into a lobster. We did really good if I remember right we missed one which was the 100 Grand. Good thing money wasn't riding on that candy bar choice. We also had to diaper a balloon. Not with a disposable diaper, nope we had to use a hand towel. like in the old days when people used cloth diapers. The person with the fastest time without popping the balloon won a prize. I figured I would go last because I was sure that I would be popping the balloon since I had never done this before. Of course I watched as Audrey (my boss) breezed through it. The one that rocked at it was Eliza. Yep out of all the people there the teenager got the fastest time. But everyone should be proud I didn't pop the balloon. Of course we also played Bingo and a word scramble of baby items.

When it was time for gifts I was so amazing at some of the things I got. I can't believe the things you get at a baby shower. My good friend Bobby Sue Powell made me this really cute diaper bag. Everyone loved it. She is so talented. I haven't seen her since she graduated from High School so it was good to see her and be able to catch up.

My friend Jamie Brown was able to come and get away from her child for a few hours. I'm sure a much needed break, though he would've been welcome to come as well. I was so glad to see her. She gave me some disposable diaper bags. I know you're probably thinking disposable diaper bags? They are kinda like the bags that you see at a park where people have to take care of their animals waste. I think a lot of people where very curious about those.

My college roommate Erica came down from Logan to spend a few hours with me. I was so excited to see her since she doesn't really like driving my herself though no one can blame her. Plus she just started working on building her first house she it was a huge thing that her hubby let her come down. (Thanks Joey!) He son is such a cutie I can't believe he's getting as big as he is. I just seen them a few months before.
Kimmi & Brenda were able to come and join us. Look at us we look like Christmas! Madison & Brittany safely arrived thank heavens... since I fix their family cars a few times a year. Didn't really want to call their dad and let them know they needed another repair job. All four of them gave Whyatt some baby clothes let's hope that he isn't to big and that he'll be able to fit into all the cute clothes that he received.
I'm glad that Amber & Ashley were able to show up. I know that Ashley probably had better things to do with her day. Since sitting at a baby shower when your a teenager doesn't sound like much fun.
Jocelyn I can't thank you enough for the diapers and the bouncer, plus lets not forget the chocolate covered strawberries. I'm so glad that you were able to get a break from your wonderful kids to come and help celebrate mine. I'm sure everyone who helped me finish of the chocolate covered strawberries at the BBQ loved them just as much as I did.
Mrs. Audrey Gardner who could ask for a better boss? Thank you so much for everything that you have done for me. You're truly a great lady and a good friend. Thank you so much for the travel system, clothes, blankets and I'm sure I'm missing something.

Thank you to Amanda & Tammy for all the hard work that you put into this day. A special thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to spend time with me. I know how imporant your families are to you. Thanks again for all the wonderful gifts and laughs. I can't thank you enough and can't wait for all of you to meet Whyatt.

A Much Needed Vacation

August 18-22, 2010

Shandy, Travis and I packed up the truck and decided that we we're going to go to Bryce Canyon for a much needed vacation. We had been planning for months, getting everything ready, and taking the time off work. We left Spanish Fork around 11 am on Thursday and got to Bryce Canyon around 5 pm.

We picked our camp ground and set up the tent, then onto the canopy, the camp stove, moving the picnic table so it's under the canopy and then everything was perfect. Needless to say pretty soon we were the talk of the campground. Our camp site was no longer a camp site with was the resort.

Friday morning around 11 am we went out walking to check out Bryce Canyon. Drove out to the Rainbow Bridge and seen every look out spot there was.

Boy, was it gorgeous! But I was starting to feel that once you seen it every other spot looked the same. After we went back to the resort. Shandy and I took a nap and Travis of course made friends with the only other Redneck out there. It turns out it was the Forest Ranger and their Bro-mance started. Seriously we can't take him anywhere without him finding a friend.

We made dinner and later that night as we were roasting marshmallows we were told that we had to be quite 2 minutes after 10 by another camper. Then of course Travis said something funny and had me laughing so hard I couldn't stop. The camper next to us SSSSHHHHHHsed us. I couldn't believe it. How dare you have fun on vacation.

Saturday morning we woke up and decided that we were going to go for a drive. We went through Capitol Reef into Escalante, Torrey and into Boulder where Shandy wanted to stop at a museum and look around. As we were driving up I decided to open my mouth about Hell's Backbone and how there's a bridge you can go to. I think I said once or twice that I had never been to the bridge so I didn't really know what it was like or anything.

Travis decided that's how we were going to go home. So we did... Here's what I would've seen had I been brave enough to open my eyes. I'm very much afraid of heights. So I sat in the middle of the truck with my eyes closed most of the drive.

Thank heavens Travis is nice enough to snap a few pictures for me. All of us didn't think this was the right bridge otherwise we would've gotten more pictures.

When we got back to camp around 6:30pm we just relaxed around the fire for a little while, then I went into the tent for some alone time, wasn't feeling all that hot. Then I heard hey Travis how are you doing. Travis's bro-mance came by and to say hi. Of course hearing this I had yell across our resort at Shandy and find out for sure if it was Adam or not. Good thing Travis has a great sense of humor because Adam was not a bad looking guy. We should've snagged his phone number for Shandy. Oh and Adam told us to be as loud as we wanted within reason of course. I guess it's a good thing Travis can make friends with everyone and anyone we find.

Sunday morning we woke up and finished packing up and hit the road for the unwanted drive home. Going on vacation was so needed and so relaxing. Here's the last few pictures of Bryce Canyon.

I will say though I didn't want to come home, being able to sleep in your own bed is always so nice.

Diabetes Test Results

I went to the doctors on July 23rd and I'm glad to report that my Diabetes Test Results came back and everything is fine. They said that I'm showing signs of being slightly anemic. My Doctor told me I can take more Iron in the morning to help, but can't promise that I would feel a difference since it's just a small change. Normal range is 35 and I was a 33.9. Needless to say I went and got the Iron pills and I'm taking them. She was right I don't really tell a big difference, but I would rather be safe then sorry.

Everything else seems to be going good. I can't believe time is flying by so quickly. It really doesn't seem like I should be as far along as I am. I'm feeling Whyatt move around more and more. He loves to move when Travis is around and talking, so much that at times I have to tell him to stop talking so it will stop hurting. I think Whyatt is going to have Travis wrapped around his finger. I have an Ultrasound appointment on August 6th so maybe this time I will be able see him instead of pretending like I do.

Diabetes Test

I went to the doctors on July 9th for what I thought would be a standard visit. Welcome to your 3rd trimester I heard as she measured my belly and maybe me stand on that stupid scale. You will need to go have your diabetes test taken, you have to be fasting for at least 4 hours. Since I hadn't eaten anything yet that morning I figured ok great I can do it now and just get it over with very quickly.

I drive over to the hospital lab and hear welcome drink this drink, then sit in the waiting room for an hour. After an hour we will draw your blood and check your levels. I start drinking the drink, first cup wasn't bad it tasted like fanta that had lost it's fizz, second cup was horrible. The lady at the check in desk looked at me and said "don't throw it up because if you do we have to start all over again" easy for her to say. Honestly can't everything like that be Cherry flavored? So I finish my drink and go sit down. Not knowing that I would be taking this test today I didn't bring anything to do or read.

Keep in mind it's now 9:55 am and I haven't ate anything all day. At 10:55 I was able to walk back and have them test my levels of course they never tell you anything at that time so I'm still waiting to hear the results. After, that I had a meeting with my councillor who I'm talking with at 11:00 am. Letting her know the week before that I might be a little late. We talk for a while, during the meeting I couldn't even focus. I'M SO HUNGRY. At or around 12:15 I leave her office and drive back to Orem, stopping by a drive-thru to grab something to eat. I think I got to work at or around 1pm that day shaking because I still haven't eaten. I don't remember tasting that Hamburger.

**Note to self... Bring a book next time just in case any other surprise texts come up. I have an appointment on July 23rd so I hopefully with be able to share the results with everyone. But I'm sure everything is just fine otherwise I would've heard right?