tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9479004852878360382024-03-05T10:32:52.626-08:00Patsey's journey to baby #2Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-49328693580946454752012-05-17T11:36:00.000-07:002012-05-17T11:36:23.951-07:00A great week!I lost 5 pounds this week at weight watchers! I have been losing consistently, but only .4 or .2. I'm so excited! I'm finally at my pre-pregnancy weight. Now, this isn't where I want to be, but I'm glad to be here. I just tried on 5 pair of old jeans, and each one fit! It's been a long time since I've been able to put on a pair of pants and feel good. I'm down 14.6 from my WW start and down 15.8 from the very beginning of my journey. I'm also down 10 inches overall!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-32544896129428793282012-05-08T11:14:00.000-07:002012-05-08T11:16:29.499-07:00A little post from HawaiiIt's my last morning in Hawaii... very bittersweet. I will miss Derek like crazy, but I have 2 sweet little men at home who I miss terribly. It's hard to have your heart torn 2,500 miles apart. I've had a lot of fun here, and I'm hoping that my exercising and conscious eating will pay off. We will see tomorrow morning at Weight Watchers. I don't have a scale here to give me an idea of how I've been doing... blind faith on my abilities is all.<br />
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On Thursday, when Derek went to work, I went to the gym here in the hotel. The elliptical here sucks!!!! I busted out 60 minutes even though I hated every second of it. Friday morning, I woke up at ran 4.5 miles. We didn't do too much walking that day, just to the mall for dinner. On Saturday morning I rested up because we planned on hiking Diamond Head. Once we got to Diamond Head, it was packed... we decided to hit up <a href="http://www.aroundhawaii.com/lifestyle/around_town/2009-11-koko-head-crater-trail-hike-natures-stairmaster.html">Koko Head </a>(click to get a good blog of the hike we did). It was intense to say the least. And that afternoon/night we walked a ton! Derek's pedometer said we walked around 12 miles the whole day. Sunday morning, I was tired... I opted out of a workout and decided to just relax. Monday morning I was up and running... I ran 4.91 miles! That is the farthest I've ran to date! I'm excited... I'm just that much closer to a 10k. Oh, and we walked a ton again lol.<br />
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So, this brings us to today... relaxing this morning until it's time to leave :( I'm really hoping for good numbers on the scale tomorrow and I'm hoping to be down 10 pounds from my WW start. I've already lost 10.4 pounds and 11 inches since I started!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-24196532683387952172012-04-19T09:06:00.001-07:002012-04-19T09:06:43.816-07:00Slowly, but surely.I'm down another 2.2, which puts my WW total to 7.2 pounds gone. No, it's not coming off as fast as I'd like, but it's coming off. I would like to close my eyes and have it all be gone, that's not gonna happen though! I've made it to the gym consistently and have upped my cardio. I'm now doing 60 minutes on the elliptical, and 45 of running (alternating days of cours). My mom and sister both have said they can see me getting slimmer already, which is great to know that when the scale barely budges, I'm still losing inches. In fact, I'm now down 7.75 inches! I love that! 3 inches from just my waist...
I have had a little set bak though. As a reward for Owen being good, I took him to The Rock for lunch. I should've known better than to eat their pizza, but I did it anyways. So, this morning I woke up to go to the gym, and I was up 2.9 pounds!!! Not happy at all. After my work out, I had dropped .8 of that, but now I feel like I'm back peddling. NO MORE ROCK PIZZA!!! It's like it's made of lead or something...Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-67874412127090189422012-04-12T10:42:00.001-07:002012-04-12T10:42:13.134-07:00Up with the birdsThis week I lost another 1.4 pounds, putting my Weight Watchers total to 5 pounds! 5.9 from when I started 5 weeks ago. Yes I wish it were more, but I had a few snafoos along the way. I have really committed myself to the program and working out. My buns have been at the gym at 5:30 4 days a week! This time is working out because I don't have to worry about a babysitter, since everyone is still asleep. Even though, I'm NOT a morning person, I've decided to get up even earlier and get to the gym at 5 am. This is so I can get an hour of cardio in with my workouts. My body is so used to the typical 30 minutes weight training and 30 minutes of cardio. I didn't get much sleep Monday night and didn't get to the gym Tuesday morning, so I went Tuesday night... At 9:30. I got 55 minutes on the elliptical, which I don't think I've ever done. And this morning (running day!) I set my iPod to 45 minutes. I can't believe I did it... It's just been so long since I've ran regularly and I did it! 4.5 miles :) I'm going to have to get to bed even earlier cause I'm beat!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-38080252186723693342012-04-07T17:57:00.003-07:002012-04-07T18:04:26.985-07:00Up to date<span><span></span></span>Well, I've officially sucked at doing this weight loss update lol. I am still only down 5.8 pounds, but I switched things up a bit, and Derek being home for a week really screwed me up. I rejoined weight watchers and have being doing great on it. I lost 3.6 pounds last week! I have to keep reminding myself that this will not happen overnight and I need to work hard for it. <div><br /></div><div>As for the gym. I have started going at 5:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday's I have my Weight Watchers meeting. The weekends are kinda up in the air as to when and if I go. I worked the JBF sale last weekend and this weekend is Easter. When I went down to Orting to pick up my boys, I ran. It felt so good to not be on a treadmill! Gorgeous weather and scenery. I did my 5k in about 29:30... Pretty good if I do say so. I've got the itch to get back in shape and I'm not going to let anything stop me. </div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-14754490233309850322012-03-18T10:07:00.002-07:002012-03-18T10:14:36.015-07:00week #1Weight: 187.6 (down 5.8 pounds)<br />Measurements: Lost 1" in arms, thigh, and waist for 3" total loss!<br /><br />I was down 7 pounds Friday, until I ate pizza at the Rock for dinner. I thought I might gain a pound... nope! 3.2 pounds for some pizza. NEVER again! It frustrated the heck out of me, but at the same time it showed me that I can't just "cheat" while I'm trying to lose. <br /><br />I joined a gym and met with a personal trainer. She's really confident that I can lose the weight I want to lose in a fairly short amount of time. I meet again with her on Tuesday for a workout session... I am still hurting from our "meeting" on Thursday! haha! I made it to the gym 3 days and did yoga at home 2 days this week. Yesterday I was bound and determined to run. I put my treadmill at 5.0 and ran for 30 minutes straight. I didn't run as far as I used to run in a 30 minute time frame, but I'm starting from scratch again. I am planning on a 5k in May or June and I'm hoping to beat my best timed race of 29.46 . <br /><br />I can do this!!!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-24731458758779571402012-03-06T13:51:00.006-08:002012-03-11T09:45:16.798-07:00a different journeyOn this blog I've documented our journey to get pregnant and have a healthy baby. I feel so amazingly blessed to have my little man now. For everything that we went through to get him, I'm a better person. Now, though that I have this little miracle... I have some weight to lose. Wait... a lot of weight to lose!<br /><br />A few of my friends have dropped a significant amount of weight and have inspired me to get my flabby buns in gear. I'm joining a gym, cutting the carbs and really going to bust my rear to be a better me.<br /><br />In July 2009, I got to a good goal weight with Weight Watchers. It took me 8 months to lose 30 pounds. I'm hoping to not take that long again, considering I have 40+ pounds to lose to get where I want. Nothing against WW, but I'm doing a low carbohydrate diet this time. I've done it before and I lost about 45 pounds in about 4ish months and I kept if off until I got pregnant with my oldest. Seems like the best idea to me. So, I'm on here hoping for some accountability, tips and encouragement.<div><br />Starting weight: 193.4<br />Goal: 145 (what my drivers license says!)<br /><br /></div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-77294552881848673692012-02-20T22:36:00.000-08:002012-02-20T22:47:32.930-08:00What's been happening...Well... I just took a look at my last post... wow, January 1st?! So much has gone on since then! We ended up walking away from the house we were going to purchase, mainly because the lender (Kiel Lending) who we went with sucked majorly. They couldn't get anything done on time and required 2 extensions and was going to do a 3rd. I was heading to Hawaii for a while with the boys to stay with Derek and I really didn't want everything up in the air while we were gone. So, Derek and I talked it over and made the tough decision to move out. So, in 5 weeks (after having a baby mind you) I moved our house 2 times. Right now all of our belongings are in a 10x20 storage unit and in a 600 sq ft hotel on Waikiki. But something great happened before me and the boys hopped on a plane.<br /><br />My brother in law started sending us some houses... we put an offer on one and were beat by an offer that was already accepted. Oh well! He then sent us an email about the possibility of building a home in my mom's neighborhood. Ideally where we'd want to be. The builder is on site and we checked it out. We were hoping for the 1888 sq ft rambler and wanted to see the floor plan. Well, it happens to be my mom's exact floor plan which we LOVE! We got the ball rolling and in 2 hours (with the help of my brother in law), I picked out all of the flooring, finishes, extras and outdoor colors. Man... I didn't think there would be so much to pick! We are hoping for a March start to the build and that would put the finish around June.<br /><br />Now, the boys and I leave Hawaii March 9th. We were going to stay until Derek's job finished, but these tight quarters and a small baby are really making things difficult. We will come back to visit if Derek is here as long as they say. Anyways... So, we will be moving into my sister and brother in law's very large family room. We will have a half bath, couch, love seat, table and chairs, tv and then I will bring in my bed and dresser for clothing storage. What's nice is that we can close it off and be alone. My aunt has graciously offered her place during the day for us to "escape" if needed. So, we're excited for what is to come and we know that it's going to take a lot of sacrifice on our part, but we're ready for it!!!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-82634222365650066152012-01-01T15:35:00.000-08:002012-01-01T15:40:03.302-08:002012Happy New Year! Man, 2011 was quite memorable. We were blessed with a gorgeous niece, handsome son and had the joy of purchasing a home. Well, we're still in the process of purchasing the home. We moved in a week before Christmas (without the husband!) and are just renting until the deal closes. I'm praying that it gets all done before the end of January so we don't have to move again... that would be no fun. <br /><br />Anyways, I hope to be a better blogger now that life is not so hectic. I have another blog that has just gone down the tube. I haven't posted in months. I may just switch to only one blog. <br /><br />I don't have any resolutions... once again I don't want to feel like a failure if I can't stay with it. Although with all of the holidays gone and a trip to Hawaii in 4 weeks, I'm gonna try to whip my buns into shape and lose a few pounds before we go. I finally got the clear to work out right before Christmas and bought an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">elliptical</span> from a friend. Here's to getting into a good routine of yoga, running and working out!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-24152629190934090372011-11-22T15:42:00.000-08:002011-11-22T16:01:45.934-08:00life's about to get crazy!Ryken is 11 days old now and Derek left for Hawaii on Saturday. I'm handling both boys fine, which was to be expected since Owen is 5 years old and SO self sufficient. But, through all of this newborn phase and Derek gone in Hawaii... we'll be moving! We put an offer in on a house back in May, it was a short sale so we knew it could take a while. In late October, we decided to cancel the offer because it was so up in the air and with a baby coming I didn't want any surprises. As soon as we cancelled it, the short sale was approved. We either had the option to reinstate our offer, or walk away from the house completely. After some discussion, we decided to reinstate the offer. We knew this was our house from the moment we walked in, and really in our price range it's the best. Move in ready!!! All appliances, nothing needs to be replaced, just paint the boys' rooms and move. This should all go down mid December, and hopefully we'll be spending Christmas in our new home. <br /><br />On the baby front, Ryken was 9lbs 3 oz when he was born. When we went for a follow up at the hospital he weighed 8 lbs 3 oz. Not a good loss... we went in the following day and he'd gained an oz. The next day I weighed him and he had gained 3 oz! I was really excited... but then his weight started to go down again. And on Sunday he was back down to 8 lbs 3 oz. I called the labor and delivery unit at the hospital and she recommended I start supplementing and then call his Dr to see what he suggests. So, I supplemented all day Sunday (he gained 3.5 oz Sunday and Monday) and Monday evening we met with the Dr. He said Ryken looked great and gave me a prescription to help my milk come in stronger. I will be supplementing all this week and when he goes in for his circumcision I'm hoping he'll be up enough to stop the supplementing. I'm praying he keeps gaining like he is!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-82401980311061000012011-11-17T15:55:00.000-08:002011-11-17T21:14:23.412-08:00Meet: Ryken SpencerRyken Spencer was born Friday 11/11/11 at 11:11am, weighing 9 lbs 3 oz and measuring 22 inches long!<br /><br />We were scheduled to have the c-section on the 11th and 10 am and with a c-section before us and just how everything panned out, our little mister made a big impression on the whole hospital! He was the talk of the labor and delivery unit.<br /><br />That morning while getting ready to go, I noticed I was spotting. And while being monitored the nurse told me "yep, he was gonna come today schedule c-section or not, you're having some really strong contractions and about 5 minutes apart." Crazy!<br /><br />Here are some pictures my friend <a href="http://www.thebirthphotographer.com/">Keren</a> took for us the day after he was born (she was going to be there for all of his very first photos, but was called into another birth... lots of babies born on 11/11/11!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eijYubJ4IOhhQCqAqQMlgKiCG3dgmrWqkA-wXUtZBbuNylrrO88XXoD5VL2yUqH0qTGHg825McIk7lFyVtN8lb-64BwlyOSMH0BnsMPzmIL0aGWoMds0fE3rngN069xsM8i7pJ8Z__4/s1600/006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eijYubJ4IOhhQCqAqQMlgKiCG3dgmrWqkA-wXUtZBbuNylrrO88XXoD5VL2yUqH0qTGHg825McIk7lFyVtN8lb-64BwlyOSMH0BnsMPzmIL0aGWoMds0fE3rngN069xsM8i7pJ8Z__4/s320/006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676120062062267474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZBQZzT9U0eGofrr98GI7WD0FaabW66x_JP7gH-O_QiWgPUIW4b_6vp-YAkraz2CgYZaeX6ONP0eajEoJq0lJ5lBM7AMgm0oVKhiU0YAFMSXfgSQizDwjdWZJGyLTxt6GgmWuH-9Nm44/s1600/007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZBQZzT9U0eGofrr98GI7WD0FaabW66x_JP7gH-O_QiWgPUIW4b_6vp-YAkraz2CgYZaeX6ONP0eajEoJq0lJ5lBM7AMgm0oVKhiU0YAFMSXfgSQizDwjdWZJGyLTxt6GgmWuH-9Nm44/s320/007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676119949352670450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7toegXGJq-F_QrTp1obYEztko4kgG0bySw7ZrDt33Z9_hE2oPvOcMEZYL6YMYacz8Ur8DCp1U82rb4_NF6aEgjpcqJnSvhvaUjqDGEl_LYKerGqumOR9QIraTzv3Ilyf434NiYKKFAhw/s1600/011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7toegXGJq-F_QrTp1obYEztko4kgG0bySw7ZrDt33Z9_hE2oPvOcMEZYL6YMYacz8Ur8DCp1U82rb4_NF6aEgjpcqJnSvhvaUjqDGEl_LYKerGqumOR9QIraTzv3Ilyf434NiYKKFAhw/s320/011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676119815442298610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJM4Mv7qXqLdq36TqTqEeLNpJMXCzgOIe9Xcy9leidLZ5P72ifBwPCSKDc2j296tKqEE0LH0zNcJjIulRu1dFJEY6YWXk8mEIGX_n6SNLW5IjExRh9gMTtXHRb29-35Mb-SkjYxoBEJE/s1600/010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJM4Mv7qXqLdq36TqTqEeLNpJMXCzgOIe9Xcy9leidLZ5P72ifBwPCSKDc2j296tKqEE0LH0zNcJjIulRu1dFJEY6YWXk8mEIGX_n6SNLW5IjExRh9gMTtXHRb29-35Mb-SkjYxoBEJE/s320/010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676119681178655810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvURT6AKSQaYMVQZf5v9JnauYI-1RQnsSRky0StGTeTjIS3fanMCFnsPgLWZxApHwiMwaaCiksgwd7bb_nFuhIJFcGcSoNZ7DfSf5RZKvXgE29v36cmTYIWj-HUJ-kKkKztF1gJEyBvg/s1600/028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvURT6AKSQaYMVQZf5v9JnauYI-1RQnsSRky0StGTeTjIS3fanMCFnsPgLWZxApHwiMwaaCiksgwd7bb_nFuhIJFcGcSoNZ7DfSf5RZKvXgE29v36cmTYIWj-HUJ-kKkKztF1gJEyBvg/s320/028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676119493373598738" border="0" /></a>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-42675381061849363942011-11-09T14:48:00.000-08:002011-11-09T14:49:44.491-08:0039 weeksOk, I've officially never been this pregnant! Owen was born at 39 weeks 1 day... I am 39 weeks 1 day now. I can't believe that he'll be here soon!!!! I'm busy making sure the house is clean for the big day and making sure me, Derek and Owen are all ready to be away from home for a few days. Yikes!!!!!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-2523268576879161402011-11-01T10:28:00.000-07:002011-11-01T21:48:59.748-07:0038 weeksYesterday was Halloween... I took Owen trick or treating last night and we walked all over my mom's neighborhood (which is quite large) and when we got back I noticed that Ryken was significantly lower than he was when we left. Kinda weird looking really. At my Dr appointment this morning though we've had no progress and everything is on track for the c-section. Thank God! I would hate to have Derek miss the birth. Everything checked out well, heartbeat was at 155bpm and he's still measuring good. She did, however, say that he's going to be a good size baby. Which to me says, he'll be over 9 pounds like Owen. Good thing I didn't take the tags off the few newborn outfits we bought!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-18269147243501742452011-10-26T06:32:00.001-07:002011-10-26T06:41:31.226-07:00ThinkingI've been doing a lot of thinking these days. I know that I was and will forever be someone who dealt with many losses along with trying for so long to get pregnant. It's not something that won't affect me. I still think about how loved each baby was and is and how badly it hurt to lose them. I often think of my friends who are still trying to conceive or wanting a baby. I feel blessed to be finally pregnant, but this little boy will never replace the ones lost. <br /><br />I got to browsing on facebook yesterday, and came across 2 girls' profiles. Both have little boys and both are pregnant with baby #2. Both will be about 2-3 years apart. I still feel a bit of envy... I really wanted my kids to be closer in age. I know that this 5 year gap was God's plan, but it doesn't mean that I think about how much of an age difference it really is. I started really thinking about the big birthdays and where each boy will be at the time... When Owen turns 16, Ryken will be 11. Those are way different times in their lives... Owen will be in high school, learning to drive and dating girls. Ryken will be in 6th grade, riding his bike and maybe still hating girls. Now, when Ryken turns 16, Owen will be turning 21. Talk about 2 HUGE birthdays in one year... I'm still trying to see the great parts of this age difference (for goodness sakes, God made it this way for a reason) I will only have to get one child ready in the mornings. Owen is self sufficient. He gets himself dressed, brushes his own teeth, washes himself in the tub, wipes his own bum! Plus I know he'll be a big help. <br /><br />Anyways... this is a super long rant. I just wanted to get it out there that even though a lot of my posts are in excitement, I still think about what was lost. And I'm constantly thinking of those who've lost or are still trying.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-41758983701174270162011-10-24T13:35:00.000-07:002011-10-25T11:11:43.946-07:0037 weeksWe're full term! I'm praying though that he stays in... like I've stated before ;] I'm feeling more pain in my pelvis and hips, which is to be expected. Sleeping is harder, because now my hips hurt if I sleep on one side too long. I'm not complaining though cause I know it will all end soon enough and instead of waking up to pain, I'll be waking up to a sweet little boy! I also have taken to Derek's long sleeved shirts. I'm not hot this pregnancy like I was with Owen, so I need long sleeves, but no shirts of mine and barely any sweatshirts fit around my belly. So, now I just grab one of the few shirts Derek has and wear them... usually just around the house ;]<br /><br />Derek left for Hawaii on Sunday and should be back on the 8th or 9th of November. He's hoping to be home for Owen's birthday on the 6th, but we'll see. <br /><br />At my appointment today, Ryken sounded good and measured perfectly. I did have some spotting Saturday (very minimal) and was anxious for the exam to see if anything happened. Still no progress which makes me happy :] Even though I can't wait to meet this little man, I can wait til his daddy gets home!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-5335801647208777232011-10-17T08:27:00.000-07:002011-10-18T10:30:04.412-07:0036 weeks4 weeks left!!!! I can't believe we've gotten this far. I can remember just dreaming we'd get this far. At this point I know he can come at any time and would be a healthy boy. Although, I want him to wait for our c-section date because Derek will for sure be home. He leaves for Hawaii on Sunday and won't be back until around the time of the scheduled c-section.<br /><br />With Derek being gone in Hawaii for what they say could be 8-10 months (we will see... it was supposed to be over 6 months last year and he was there for about 4), the boys and I will be visiting him about once a month. I know, rough times going to Hawaii once a month! I am hoping that with Owen being 5 and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ryken</span> being pretty young, we will survive the 6 hour flight. I came across a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dilemma</span> when it came to bring a stroller to Hawaii. I had purchased a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Graco</span> Snap n Go stroller and a Baby Trend jogging stroller secondhand. Which one to bring?? I kept toying with the idea of taking the jogging stroller, but the car seat doesn't attach and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ryken</span> wouldn't be old enough to ride in it. It would be a huge help in the airport to lug carry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">on's</span> in though. So I decided to research something that could work as both. I ended up selling both strollers on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Craigslist</span> not even 24 hours after I posted them. And yesterday I ordered this....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVewO8JTSy8Bibg6NHgkZjpPz_URC0bn-3C87ITjZrH8eTvOTRHijbwNYmtsYDoOxDniXoydzEd2UE55908vS5BkR7HRvB5SqrnUF9n9ao58EnGTWUIUa_4VxwekwltHtrWiqpgOIccS4/s1600/kolcraft-contours-options-3-wheeler-stroller-91327-332619166699995.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVewO8JTSy8Bibg6NHgkZjpPz_URC0bn-3C87ITjZrH8eTvOTRHijbwNYmtsYDoOxDniXoydzEd2UE55908vS5BkR7HRvB5SqrnUF9n9ao58EnGTWUIUa_4VxwekwltHtrWiqpgOIccS4/s320/kolcraft-contours-options-3-wheeler-stroller-91327-332619166699995.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664486921336155042" border="0" /></a>I'm really excited about it. The seat reverses so baby can face me, and it also lays flat which is PERFECT for a new baby. It comes with an infant car seat attachment so I can use it with the car seat... even better! I've read a ton of reviews and the only negative is that it is heavy... I've dealt with some heavy strollers before and I know this thing will be fine.<br /><br />At my Dr's appointment today he's measuring right on still and his heartbeat sounds strong! I love hearing it!!! No progress, which is good since we will be bidding farewell to Derek this week... I must keep this boy in until he comes back home!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-45333942626085783972011-10-11T10:22:00.000-07:002011-10-11T10:27:23.298-07:00Baby ShowerLast Friday night, my amazing friends Stepheni and Stephanie threw me a shower that was to die for! I feel so fortunate that I have great girl friends who wanted to do this for me. Also, the turnout was awesome, making me feel even more blessed. I know for sure that I won't have to buy diapers, wipes or clothes until Ryken is 3 months old! I was overwhelmed by the amount of support I have and the love that surrounds my little family. <br /><br />Here are a few shots of my awesome "Woodsy" themed baby shower. Photos by Mason Jar Photography. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyahxpXfrxZdxOPzWVQvNVHe6uzuvJQ2PCMn4wMxoEOwizKhb-EsxJ8vLc4lxqO8iDxNaSLcPzwn_UtJg8jZjXEorGyUf78_Y_DTXxfT8jcWucnAyiYetoR4V75IKOctOVoqgTHiUevho/s1600/baby+shower+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyahxpXfrxZdxOPzWVQvNVHe6uzuvJQ2PCMn4wMxoEOwizKhb-EsxJ8vLc4lxqO8iDxNaSLcPzwn_UtJg8jZjXEorGyUf78_Y_DTXxfT8jcWucnAyiYetoR4V75IKOctOVoqgTHiUevho/s320/baby+shower+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662286666005471106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjme6irHji_mKvlx6p2i20VOBZoDaWwq0_k1iHItNalkdPMEj7jKXOCNMirMoQdFsJRIqYmt_f5gw5Zu6egnN40FiT5gaK_xLC5LUTuf3dSULb_aNxvCMH8LqDqRgBXm7vvU0GHZNETfpY/s1600/baby+shower+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjme6irHji_mKvlx6p2i20VOBZoDaWwq0_k1iHItNalkdPMEj7jKXOCNMirMoQdFsJRIqYmt_f5gw5Zu6egnN40FiT5gaK_xLC5LUTuf3dSULb_aNxvCMH8LqDqRgBXm7vvU0GHZNETfpY/s320/baby+shower+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662286662171216034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYkujbIisHFtkeMC3Xx-SVPurKZ1PBlZJtx2eWcx04yXt2_P_xelTOI1uFzihhXNvex7OlA_YSDCssT5dJNYopjH6ejsblEvtehYD2YgOuQB1maO8QIo3uuT7HT1iZamL1V7dsPs6iq0/s1600/baby+shower+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYkujbIisHFtkeMC3Xx-SVPurKZ1PBlZJtx2eWcx04yXt2_P_xelTOI1uFzihhXNvex7OlA_YSDCssT5dJNYopjH6ejsblEvtehYD2YgOuQB1maO8QIo3uuT7HT1iZamL1V7dsPs6iq0/s320/baby+shower+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662286660255449234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVFKAYuwbm3MtJ24Wt2RPX-qbk5IbQgY3KdMfI3ollvgB5CpBxm3JxC6MtZb7jngGhMzxwCKKdlMo13FiQrjZjYv8D8emvw0u1OVPTa2jNC0rSt8Hyd9ETkglQBaqj2y4QwQZGPIVU-I/s1600/baby+shower+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVFKAYuwbm3MtJ24Wt2RPX-qbk5IbQgY3KdMfI3ollvgB5CpBxm3JxC6MtZb7jngGhMzxwCKKdlMo13FiQrjZjYv8D8emvw0u1OVPTa2jNC0rSt8Hyd9ETkglQBaqj2y4QwQZGPIVU-I/s320/baby+shower+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662286654520999362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2P2PdzRSjsynz7DKnSHO_obB-qXoOICdTJx-37ByRUs-AkwAuEnhEDINt2XzZEbQqe2zT3AEc7MzFFeFZNWkCgX6UTVjWCm9X5EYXWvWCetDPIcuKgXmfPXiHMfjLEFsa9iquZZpetI/s1600/baby+shower+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2P2PdzRSjsynz7DKnSHO_obB-qXoOICdTJx-37ByRUs-AkwAuEnhEDINt2XzZEbQqe2zT3AEc7MzFFeFZNWkCgX6UTVjWCm9X5EYXWvWCetDPIcuKgXmfPXiHMfjLEFsa9iquZZpetI/s320/baby+shower+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662286673313598546" border="0" /></a>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-83893280708147543552011-10-10T16:40:00.000-07:002011-10-10T16:47:47.936-07:00Maternity PhotosDerek was home for a few days and my dear friend Stepheni of Mason Jar Photography snapped a bunch of family/maternity photos for us. I am in love with them! We had a very uncooperative 4 year old, but I had faith that Stepheni would get some great shots even with his crankiness ;]<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYUIeaSgoDoSzkJx31yyrWXxBiSMDQvvvwCk3BvarHraikiWuo8sDufNKRCimYv5XtRx_Pg6q-Yvzd8JfelWS5UNJDWsMACbg0k1abOu0dGx1uJhDAIm9bmxoeBzHc0I5WMQdZP_zQuU/s1600/maternity+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYUIeaSgoDoSzkJx31yyrWXxBiSMDQvvvwCk3BvarHraikiWuo8sDufNKRCimYv5XtRx_Pg6q-Yvzd8JfelWS5UNJDWsMACbg0k1abOu0dGx1uJhDAIm9bmxoeBzHc0I5WMQdZP_zQuU/s320/maternity+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013737031629138" border="0" /></a><br />trying to keep Owen occupied by making funny faces with Dad's face!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KCJmK46iHAeZgKuX9_9kBly_L8UKZ5kehQGZPljtky3QQZKPp-8H9vgjTULl-hpfxRQfoMqYBWlqmrau4bZObuyLnjFZBkncVwcy3mDSSb1C_gyK2Fg8rTIcnplP0HQLeAdXkK7BA1U/s1600/maternity+8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KCJmK46iHAeZgKuX9_9kBly_L8UKZ5kehQGZPljtky3QQZKPp-8H9vgjTULl-hpfxRQfoMqYBWlqmrau4bZObuyLnjFZBkncVwcy3mDSSb1C_gyK2Fg8rTIcnplP0HQLeAdXkK7BA1U/s320/maternity+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013730707249698" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-l5-ckNacQi9Fp7TF2bYuw9yRIl5yys_uK9fuHlurtJ9QwdQaUz0sluaysW6CAVdVlWc4irT1mZOG0hWsTo7bjdxNeFakbkpzdFWNpd_WZ-uRgjJf665rdNOE7KcsFrd-XMNcOtN2mw/s1600/maternity+7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-l5-ckNacQi9Fp7TF2bYuw9yRIl5yys_uK9fuHlurtJ9QwdQaUz0sluaysW6CAVdVlWc4irT1mZOG0hWsTo7bjdxNeFakbkpzdFWNpd_WZ-uRgjJf665rdNOE7KcsFrd-XMNcOtN2mw/s320/maternity+7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013738767949042" border="0" /></a><br />I love this! So my boys!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HZpYCrgIAUmfgD13hH0m_de3eJty9SfVixJF6ZPzfBf61NEHLY-EOoz4-kUiuiywBC6uNPJITqk11kroqju9DUhVUPl4rD4fLDuxXij7X1lD7rDbDNUuwqUIFgDmN7p8IIcWqNpAegM/s1600/maternity+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HZpYCrgIAUmfgD13hH0m_de3eJty9SfVixJF6ZPzfBf61NEHLY-EOoz4-kUiuiywBC6uNPJITqk11kroqju9DUhVUPl4rD4fLDuxXij7X1lD7rDbDNUuwqUIFgDmN7p8IIcWqNpAegM/s320/maternity+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013598349458466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36YuewFsuO1Qem-KIEBr-5bzteo0whtyhTxLALxC74XxUH6TU1c9wPp0kLE56baeF5ky_Shqh1j4_Fzkbw-rHXxaCu58qlanDN0wXWg53ILmJYfpxGqUKu_7SfVSssTwwqf6v8gSTx-o/s1600/maternity+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36YuewFsuO1Qem-KIEBr-5bzteo0whtyhTxLALxC74XxUH6TU1c9wPp0kLE56baeF5ky_Shqh1j4_Fzkbw-rHXxaCu58qlanDN0wXWg53ILmJYfpxGqUKu_7SfVSssTwwqf6v8gSTx-o/s320/maternity+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013593231520530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1j8MdyijCvOytVzYoO-88mvhKl5nE2m_XE85yrR1Rq8wISQ1p0btzvtcY2_BZm2fazDWUQx5aq43x8qCXfdztjDBXIt5wRMp9n5fAOoPoMJun-NOpf-LZEIHr4PMk0G7nli9cfQbM-Oc/s1600/maternity+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1j8MdyijCvOytVzYoO-88mvhKl5nE2m_XE85yrR1Rq8wISQ1p0btzvtcY2_BZm2fazDWUQx5aq43x8qCXfdztjDBXIt5wRMp9n5fAOoPoMJun-NOpf-LZEIHr4PMk0G7nli9cfQbM-Oc/s320/maternity+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013596185886914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpG5XQ0baOJtg-6959N_CwqR-mCyy7R7xP6KZxxDw-BG1KSLDqdRyivPPjfp0YWAs2Q-2x0KABnZRVhdpCRttUHnM-jbOeeBwfiDK5sOB6oexhArbUzDkhQV_xB4-zxWfcOOBnKr9XbY/s1600/maternity+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpG5XQ0baOJtg-6959N_CwqR-mCyy7R7xP6KZxxDw-BG1KSLDqdRyivPPjfp0YWAs2Q-2x0KABnZRVhdpCRttUHnM-jbOeeBwfiDK5sOB6oexhArbUzDkhQV_xB4-zxWfcOOBnKr9XbY/s320/maternity+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013591722007586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP79urWUYJ1P3Vw-E3GrlFKXSjwEjzUtWYWuhxNW1jmyrBbKSVjRqEHe89AeKtfoLWQ9cu5FBRbJ0h0Ak3tCquoKG4JvwEdiBDBjImqgXZjZmzs-e5RPN3DKPAjcFzpx7_TiSxspsKQgo/s1600/maternity+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP79urWUYJ1P3Vw-E3GrlFKXSjwEjzUtWYWuhxNW1jmyrBbKSVjRqEHe89AeKtfoLWQ9cu5FBRbJ0h0Ak3tCquoKG4JvwEdiBDBjImqgXZjZmzs-e5RPN3DKPAjcFzpx7_TiSxspsKQgo/s320/maternity+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662013603049689138" border="0" /></a>I can't wait to see the rest of them! And of course print them out to display all over my house!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-15256230395473177102011-10-04T09:00:00.000-07:002011-10-04T09:00:03.441-07:0034 weeks:: Nursery officially done!Even though about 90% of Ryken's room has been done, I wanted to wait til I got the last few finishing touches finished to post photos. Now, I know it's not all that much... many people go all out for a nursery, but I tried to keep it fairly low key. I used Owen's old bedding that my sister Renee purchased before he was born. It has lots of different colors, but I thought that accenting the red would work out well.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is a look from his door. The dresser/changing table was purchased on craigslist, repainted and given new drawer pulls. I really like it. The swing was given to me by my dear friend Stepheni (used by both her precious boys!) and if you look closely, there is a black backpack I will use as a diaper bag. And yes, the backpack is already packed full of stuff for the hospital!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudLGJhiisGWlafpzCSgmjpqi53gxZnbAzABGWMY22cVyiFpRaEinKHGistb6AiWgv0ci1hk94hB2Cg3yvt_a8ZruFRxQnakjHZSvoVk9GsuSqinK22O4QPHw6gQRzdAMBG7CtVKrkxc4/s1600/SANY0074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudLGJhiisGWlafpzCSgmjpqi53gxZnbAzABGWMY22cVyiFpRaEinKHGistb6AiWgv0ci1hk94hB2Cg3yvt_a8ZruFRxQnakjHZSvoVk9GsuSqinK22O4QPHw6gQRzdAMBG7CtVKrkxc4/s320/SANY0074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659415920263667826" border="0" /></a><br />The crib was bought by my mom before I had miscarriage #2 back in June 2009. I love it and I'm so thankful that she was willing to give us such a great gift! She also purchased a changing table that I have downstairs for those times I don't want to trek upstairs (yes, I can be lazy ;])<br /><br />I bought the "R" at Joanne Fabrics. It took me forever to find one that wasn't broken! I spray painted it and hung it up.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLnnwzTQzR6Irref_lZCTBxE94emy7TNhRkx9eKm3LEkK54TfDftDdY9ctYetaiMTb5rC-VQwTB-OL-UcmYEXpa-vSUSWT5ruyzsU4-nNT0DvzLjFKnnj8JHYZxwylVWjioATiop4IWA/s1600/SANY0075.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLnnwzTQzR6Irref_lZCTBxE94emy7TNhRkx9eKm3LEkK54TfDftDdY9ctYetaiMTb5rC-VQwTB-OL-UcmYEXpa-vSUSWT5ruyzsU4-nNT0DvzLjFKnnj8JHYZxwylVWjioATiop4IWA/s320/SANY0075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659415914745798098" border="0" /></a><br />My mom also bought this Poang rocking chair and ottoman from Ikea for us. I had one years ago and loved it. Come to think of it, I have no idea where it went! I'm so thankful for it. My sweet lil niece Eme was our "test baby" and she loved it, drifted off to sleep quite well in it! (the baby quilt is hiding one of those awkward square windows that lets all the morning light in! Not my ideal, but hey it works!)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkeQ4Z2hfrbut_frSXNEQMPsjNT5LC4X10MiwcDIZyRHqWenLTgmhMeqjeai_l9P2ZTHkoyfG7Ye-DvFOUjRwEU4K9DRefjZzuItFzSs0ynM-FJ8TMVpy-8bSQeFSCNEpzMy3RiPmWVU/s1600/SANY0076.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkeQ4Z2hfrbut_frSXNEQMPsjNT5LC4X10MiwcDIZyRHqWenLTgmhMeqjeai_l9P2ZTHkoyfG7Ye-DvFOUjRwEU4K9DRefjZzuItFzSs0ynM-FJ8TMVpy-8bSQeFSCNEpzMy3RiPmWVU/s320/SANY0076.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659415929365937634" border="0" /></a><br />So, there you have it! I tried my hardest to keep the cost down and to not over do his room. And since we can't paint the walls (we rent!) I hope it turned out well.<br /><br />Only 5 things in the entire room were purchased brand new (crib, rocking chair, laundry hamper, lamp and changing pad/cover). The rest was second hand. There are many things not seen that were bought second hand also (bumbo, bath, snap n go stroller, breast pump and many clothes!). I think he'll like it! Yes, I know he really won't care haha!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-76307756307998820272011-09-28T08:37:00.001-07:002011-09-28T13:12:23.942-07:0033 weeksWell, 7 weeks to go! I told my mom that there was 48 days and she about freaked! So much stuff to get done (on her part, blankets, hats etc.) before he gets here. <br /><br />I am suffering from a few annoying pregnancy symptoms. <br /><br />1. Odd pains:: I have this weird pain right under my bra-line above my belly on the right side... oh and it radiates through to my back. And switching positions doesn't help one bit.<br /><br />2. Swollen feet:: I was sure I was escaping this one, until I put on my cute black boots yesterday and I felt like my feet were going to burst out of these poor boots... looks like those will have to wait til after he's born.<br /><br />3. Vericose Veins:: I took this one the hardest. Yes, I cried. I have the slightest start of a vericose vein on my left calf. I am mad at myself for getting upset because I wanted to bring this boy into the world so badly, but I sacrificed my stomach for Owen (stretch marks) and I didn't want to have to sacrifice my legs too. I read up on them and thankfully, they go away within 3 months of delivery if they were set on by pregnancy.<br /><br />Other than that, I'm tired. Which is to be expected. Derek came home and should be home for about 2ish weeks. He laughs at me while I try to get comfortable in bed... there is lots of huffing and puffing and grunting and groaning. It's not easy to get into the 2 comfy positions lol! I had another OB appointment yesterday and everything looks good. Ryken's heartbeat was 140 and he's measuring right at 33 weeks. I start getting checked each time I go in (yippee!!!) and after my next appointment, I will be there once a week... a sure fire sign that there isn't much time left!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-6680030217060581892011-09-13T08:38:00.000-07:002011-09-13T08:51:32.162-07:0031 weeksAfter this weekends scare, I didn't do much Sunday. I had a Dr appointment yesterday and told her about our little hospital trip. She told me to just take it easy and to not over do things and drink plenty of water (which if you know me, it's definitely not a problem to drink more than enough water!). Ryken checked out great again, 160bpm and measuring right on again. She could even feel his head right above my pelvis... so he's not low haha! I start going in every 2 weeks now and my next appointment is Sept 27th. <br /><br />In other news... Derek comes home Thursday and doesn't have to go back to Wyoming!!! He was gone for 3 1/2 weeks, home for 4 days then back to Wyoming for 10 days. He will be getting stuff ready for another Hawaii trip, so who knows how long he'll be home. <br /><br />While he is in Wyoming, we bought a new car. The Armada had been an issue from the moment we bought it a year ago. We tried trading it in to the dealership I bought it from (they said they'd help us since we bought the POS there), but when it came down to it the price they wanted to give us for the trade was not what I was initially told... in fact it was about $5,000 off of what I was told. So we walked away from the deal and kept dealing with problems. On Monday before Derek went back to Wyoming, he took his boat up to the lake to play and the Armada barely made it to the lake and just crawled going home... while back firing. Tuesday morning we took it into Puyallup Nissan where our favorite service writer, Steve, told us that he didn't want us leaving in the Armada and that we're getting a different car. They suggested a brand new Pathfinder... that didn't work. Way too small even for just me and 2 kids, let alone my 6'5" husband. I was discouraged to say the least when they didn't have anything that I thought was big enough for us that we could afford. The salesman showed me an 07 GMC Acadia, and I was shocked... that thing looks small, but has an amazing amount of room! Thankfully they were able to get us into the Acadia and with minimal negative equity from the Armada... in fact about half of what the other dealership was going to roll over. I'm very happy with it and we even got to test out how big it was this weekend :] I'm praying that this car is good to us...<br /><br />Anywyas... SUPER long post, but this weekend was crazy!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-84311215459238126892011-09-11T12:41:00.000-07:002011-09-11T13:01:57.641-07:009.10.11So, yesterday was quite a day for me. I had a wedding to go to in Steilacoom. That was all I had planned. Right before the wedding started, I started to cramp. These continued with pretty strong (or strong to me) contractions. Throughout the ceremony and reception they continued. My sister got me some bread and water to hopefully help and it didn't. So, I called St. Elizabeth hospital to see what they would suggest. The nurse I talked to said, to just head to the nearest hospital to get evaluated. So, we looked up the nearest one and headed out. We got to St. Clare's in Lakewood and were told to head to the ER. After I was checked in and my vitals taken, I was sent back to a room. The DR came in super panicked and told me there was no OB dept in that hospital. Which of course we didn't know. He decided to check my cervix (um, this guy should be banned from doing that!!!!) and I hadn't dilated. He told me we needed to go to St. Joe's to be evaluated. So, I figured we'd just hop in the car and go... nope! Because I was going to be evaluated for pre-term labor I needed to be transported by ambulance. Great... about an hour later I'm in an ambulance going on a 10 minute drive. At St. Joe's they checked my urine, got me hooked up to monitors and did my vitals again. Everything checked out normal, and Ryken sounded great. The DR checked my cervix and it was closed, thick and high which is all good. We stayed for another 30 minutes while they continued to monitor Ryken and my contractions. I got released and was told to do nothing the rest of the weekend. So far today I've had 2 painful contractions, and thankfully they've been pretty far between the 2. My mom has been watching me like a hawk, and my sister and brother in law came over to help me too. I have a Dr appointment tomorrow morning, so I will discuss with her what happened and see what she wants me to do. Hopefully it was just a fluke thing and I don't have to be on bed rest... I know I will do whatever it takes to keep him in as long as possible though.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-58187065522843937342011-08-31T12:52:00.000-07:002011-08-31T12:58:02.016-07:0029 weeks
<br />Not much going on pregnancy wise... just trying to get everything together before Ryken gets here. I was hoping to have a picture of his dresser all painted and put together, but I'm still working on it. It took 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of the red paint to make it look good. And now I'm working on putting the new hardware on. It's not as easy as I thought and I've already screwed up a drawer :/ Hopefully no one will notice. I am thinking about putting a coat or 2 of polyurethane to protect the top of the dresser since I plan on using it as a changing table. Not gonna lie, I'm a wee bit scared to do that! Anyways... Derek comes home tomorrow after being gone for 3 1/2 weeks in Wyoming! The sad part... he leaves for that dreadful place Tuesday morning... before Owen's first day of school. :(
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<br />I am gonna leave you with a photo my dear friend of Mason Jar Photography snapped of me at 27 weeks after my nieces newborn photo shoot. She really is awesome! Please check her out if you need any photos!
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-74901951322215204122011-08-23T09:00:00.000-07:002011-08-23T09:00:03.101-07:00We're in the home stretch!28 weeks today and in the 3rd trimester! I had a DR appointment yesterday and once again Ryken sounds great. His heart rate is at 145 and measured perfectly. I am anxious to see how big he will be. Owen was 9 lbs 5 oz when he was born at 39 weeks, and always measured big. I would love to have a little guy who is little haha! But if the Lord decides to give me a 10 lb kid, I'll take it too ;]
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<br />I talked with my Dr about scheduling a c-section. As much as I wanted to do a VBAC, I would rather guarantee that Derek would be there when Ryken is born. So, we scheduled it! I'm not telling anyone the day because I don't want anyone else to be at the hospital other than my mom, sister, brother-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law and sister-in-law there. We didn't tell anyone when Owen's scheduled c-section was and I was glad that they got to have special time to love on him before everyone else came. We will however call and text soon after he's born :] Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-947900485287836038.post-90062954034597621092011-08-16T13:42:00.001-07:002011-08-16T13:46:24.780-07:0027 weeksThis is the last week in my second trimester... I can't believe it! Before I know it, Ryken will be here... so weird! I've been on cloud 9 this week, admiring the beauty that is my lil niece. Being an Auntie is too much!!!! ;]
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<br />Last night for about an hour, I had some painful braxton hicks contractions. I got a bit concerned and then they went away. I woke up this morning with a very sore belly to the touch, and after my shower that was gone too. I know that there are more pains that go along with a second pregnancy, but man I got scared.
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<br />Today, my best friend Stepheni snapped a few photos of me in my sisters back yard and as soon as I get one I will post it. Everyone will be able to see how big my belly is haha! I had 2 labor and delivery nurses ask if I was due in a couple weeks... try a couple months! I'm trying to take it all in stride haha!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514755110762397203noreply@blogger.com1