This post is mostly for journaling purposes.
At the beginning of my pregnancy (13 weeks) I was complete placenta previa. Which at that point in the pregnancy isn't usually a big deal because as the uterus grows the placenta moves. At my next ultra sound apt. (21 weeks) I was still partial placenta previa- which meant c-section if it didn't move any further. Pregnancy wore on, and I had a small worry in the back of my mind... Final ultra sound (34 weeks) the placenta was not in the way at all. Not even considered low-lying. NO C-Section. I was so relieved to know that I get to experience contractions and all that. Of course if you know me very well you know that the only contractions I'll be feeling will be before the epidural.
Now I'm down to the last month. I'm tired and I can hardly sleep but I am so so excited to meet this little baby and hope the next 3-4 weeks flies by. I am excited to know if it is a boy or girl, if it has hair, if it's hair will be red, etc. Although last pregnancy I was started at 37 weeks so, I'm scared... I don't know totally what to expect- it's my first time experiencing contractions and having to drive to the hospital in labor... I have experienced Braxton Hicks this pregnancy (I didn't last time)- and they are getting a little more uncomfortable. I know that my body is preparing and I'm SO SO excited for baby Gardner to be born!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Easter Weekend
This year for Easter we went to Tropic to spend some time with grandma Shakespear. The boys went bear hunting on Saturday and Sunday Morning. We girls and kids just hung out with grandma. We stayed at her house for the weekend. Although, there wasn't quite enough beds, so some of us stayed at Uncle Danny's 2nd house there in Tropic. We had a fun time just visiting and being lazy. Kelson had his first Easter egg hunt and he LOVED it. Kelson and Brett had the Easter egg hunt in grandmas yard. We hid eggs hard for Brett and easy for Kelson. He loves candy so much that he was kinda ornery when it was time for dinner and we wouldn't let him eat candy. It was a fun weekend.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
just a poem
I am definately not a poet! Although, sometimes it seems that is the best way to express my thoughts. I don't usually let other people read the poems I write (infact most people don't even know that I write them from time to time), but this one I wanted to share...
The person that I want to be
I lay awake and wonder
what kind of life I live
am I the person that I want to be
do I share and do I give
do I listen with my heart
or do I listen with one ear
am I the person that I want to be
or do I hide myself in fear
I want to share I want to give
and listen with my heart
can I be the person that I want to be
if I just do my part
If I obey the lords commandments
and pray with faith each day
can I be the person that I want to be
by following his way
can I be a better mother
and teach with love and care
can I be the person that I want to be
all my burdens can I bear
Through him I can be better
my burdens I can bear
I'll be the person that I want to be
because his life he shared
He came to earth and lived
his life so perfectly
I'll be the person that I want to be
because he died for me
My mistakes can be made right
if I repent and try my best
I'll be the person that I want to be
he already fixed my mess
Although I cannot see him
I know that he is there
I can be the person that I want to be
through him that truly cares
The person that I want to be
I lay awake and wonder
what kind of life I live
am I the person that I want to be
do I share and do I give
do I listen with my heart
or do I listen with one ear
am I the person that I want to be
or do I hide myself in fear
I want to share I want to give
and listen with my heart
can I be the person that I want to be
if I just do my part
If I obey the lords commandments
and pray with faith each day
can I be the person that I want to be
by following his way
can I be a better mother
and teach with love and care
can I be the person that I want to be
all my burdens can I bear
Through him I can be better
my burdens I can bear
I'll be the person that I want to be
because his life he shared
He came to earth and lived
his life so perfectly
I'll be the person that I want to be
because he died for me
My mistakes can be made right
if I repent and try my best
I'll be the person that I want to be
he already fixed my mess
Although I cannot see him
I know that he is there
I can be the person that I want to be
through him that truly cares
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Red High Heels
I love this little boy, but sometimes wonder if he spends a little too much time with me instead of Trevor...
Ready for church? I don't think so!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
March 29, 2008
I was hardly able to sleep... I woke up extra early and went over to Emilee's house so she could do my hair. We talked, laughed, and wondered about what was coming. After I left Emilee's I went home to put on my make-up. I could hardly eat, but I knew I needed to eat something. After I was finally ready I loaded up the car. Soon me and Trevor were on our way. We talked and laughed on our ride. When we arrived we left each others side to go to our dressing rooms and change for the ceremony. We got all ready- got together again and waited for everyone to be seated. We talked with Grandpa Barlow, Jeff, Christy, and my mom while we waited. They left the room and soon so did we. We were going to change our lives forever!! The room was beautiful and filled with all our closest family and friends. My Grandpa Barlow performed the ceremony and it was great! Of course I cried... It was the happiest moment in my life! I just married my very best friend!
3 years ago today was such a beautiful day, when I married the love of my life! I love even more today and I wouldn't trade the last 3 years for anything. I love you Trevor! Thank you for being in my life forever.
3 years ago today was such a beautiful day, when I married the love of my life! I love even more today and I wouldn't trade the last 3 years for anything. I love you Trevor! Thank you for being in my life forever.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
"Sounds like life to me"
Kelson has been so cranky lately... he got a fever over last weekend and when his fever dropped he ended up with a cold. So, I decided yesterday that I better take him to the doctor. I am so glad that I did. He has double ear infections (isn't ironic he got ear infections the month I paid off his tubes) and a throat infection. Poor little guy- no wonder he has been crying more than usual.
Kelson is getting so big/grown up and he is very naughty, but he is so much fun and brings so much joy into our home. He is starting to talk SO much. His vocabulary has grown tons in the last month or so. One of my favorite things that he has said "I na naughney (naughty)!"
I have been working a little more than usual lately, which is kinda nice for the money. Having a baby with crappy insurance is really expensive. I am almost to my 3rd and final trimester! I have been feeling pretty good. I unfortunately catch every cold that goes around. I have had some back and hip pain, but nothing I can't handle. I know all the pain and sickness is going to be well worth it! I'm getting really excited to know if a boy or girl will be joining the family. We can't agree on boy names, but if we have a girl her name will be Aubrey Ann or Roxie Lyn. The baby has been moving so much lately- it is so fun.
I got released from YW a few weeks ago, it was a small relief, but I am also very sad about it. Still no calling- but I'm not going to lie... it's kinda nice just having a break.
Things have pretty much been the same for Trevor, just working lots and playing/hunting when he gets a chance. He also got released from his calling (gospel essentials teacher) about a month and a half ago. He still doesn't have a calling either, although, he has become a substitute teacher for youth Sunday school classes.
As for the house situation... shortly after my last post- the house we have been looking at came back on the market as a foreclosure. We wrote up an offer on Mar. 14. We heard back from the bank on Mar. 22nd. They had counter-offered... higher than we hoped, but if we didn't accept it then we would be part of a multi-offer. Multi-offer meaning they take 3 offers and review them and decide which is the highest/best offer. So, as of now we accepted the offer! If before closing on the house we change our mind for some reason we will walk away. I don't imagine that happening. Because we accepted the counter-offer higher than we wanted to pay we probably won't be able to do all the fix-ups right away, but it was such a good deal we didn't want to pass it up. So now we are on the search for a great loan and interest rate, deep cleaning our house, and trying to find possible renters for our house.
Kelson is getting so big/grown up and he is very naughty, but he is so much fun and brings so much joy into our home. He is starting to talk SO much. His vocabulary has grown tons in the last month or so. One of my favorite things that he has said "I na naughney (naughty)!"
I have been working a little more than usual lately, which is kinda nice for the money. Having a baby with crappy insurance is really expensive. I am almost to my 3rd and final trimester! I have been feeling pretty good. I unfortunately catch every cold that goes around. I have had some back and hip pain, but nothing I can't handle. I know all the pain and sickness is going to be well worth it! I'm getting really excited to know if a boy or girl will be joining the family. We can't agree on boy names, but if we have a girl her name will be Aubrey Ann or Roxie Lyn. The baby has been moving so much lately- it is so fun.
I got released from YW a few weeks ago, it was a small relief, but I am also very sad about it. Still no calling- but I'm not going to lie... it's kinda nice just having a break.
Things have pretty much been the same for Trevor, just working lots and playing/hunting when he gets a chance. He also got released from his calling (gospel essentials teacher) about a month and a half ago. He still doesn't have a calling either, although, he has become a substitute teacher for youth Sunday school classes.
As for the house situation... shortly after my last post- the house we have been looking at came back on the market as a foreclosure. We wrote up an offer on Mar. 14. We heard back from the bank on Mar. 22nd. They had counter-offered... higher than we hoped, but if we didn't accept it then we would be part of a multi-offer. Multi-offer meaning they take 3 offers and review them and decide which is the highest/best offer. So, as of now we accepted the offer! If before closing on the house we change our mind for some reason we will walk away. I don't imagine that happening. Because we accepted the counter-offer higher than we wanted to pay we probably won't be able to do all the fix-ups right away, but it was such a good deal we didn't want to pass it up. So now we are on the search for a great loan and interest rate, deep cleaning our house, and trying to find possible renters for our house.
Friday, March 11, 2011
The next 100 days...
180 days down, and only 100 days to go...
Most days I feel like this is the longest pregnancy in history... Every once in awhile I think about all the things I need/should do before the baby gets here, and I feel like I'm running out of time.
I mostly think about the house situation. I want something bigger, but not just anything bigger... I want 1 house in particular that we have been hoping to get since last June. We made an offer on this house when it was a short sale, and before they did anything with our offer the listing expired. The house went to the public auction- got postponed a few times and finally was sold back to the lender. Now this house that we still want is in "no-mans land" The lender has to assign an agent before the house can be put on the market or be able to accept offers. We have a Realtor contacting the lender weekly, but still no date available for offer. With this being the house situation I keep wondering how or where we are going to fit another baby and baby necessities in our tiny home. I really need to reorganize and buy lots of waterproof storage containers. So, my goals for before baby #2 gets here are: clean-out fabric scraps (I'm doing this by making scrap quilts... which is actually a really fun project), organize all the sewing and wood crafting things I own, deep clean Kelson's room and make room for all the necessities a new baby will need, deep clean my bedroom so the cradle/bassinet will fit in there, reorganize the laundry closet, reorganize the linen closet, buy a few more clothes for if it's a girl, and last but NOT least- come up with boy names that we actually both like. When I think about this list along with all the daily activities and some working days I feel like I'm running out of time.
Most days I feel like this is the longest pregnancy in history... Every once in awhile I think about all the things I need/should do before the baby gets here, and I feel like I'm running out of time.
I mostly think about the house situation. I want something bigger, but not just anything bigger... I want 1 house in particular that we have been hoping to get since last June. We made an offer on this house when it was a short sale, and before they did anything with our offer the listing expired. The house went to the public auction- got postponed a few times and finally was sold back to the lender. Now this house that we still want is in "no-mans land" The lender has to assign an agent before the house can be put on the market or be able to accept offers. We have a Realtor contacting the lender weekly, but still no date available for offer. With this being the house situation I keep wondering how or where we are going to fit another baby and baby necessities in our tiny home. I really need to reorganize and buy lots of waterproof storage containers. So, my goals for before baby #2 gets here are: clean-out fabric scraps (I'm doing this by making scrap quilts... which is actually a really fun project), organize all the sewing and wood crafting things I own, deep clean Kelson's room and make room for all the necessities a new baby will need, deep clean my bedroom so the cradle/bassinet will fit in there, reorganize the laundry closet, reorganize the linen closet, buy a few more clothes for if it's a girl, and last but NOT least- come up with boy names that we actually both like. When I think about this list along with all the daily activities and some working days I feel like I'm running out of time.
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