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Necklace Giveaway!

2011-11-23T13:08:00.001-08:00

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2011-11-15T22:52:00.001-08:00

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Update!

2011-08-09T13:44:00.000-07:00

Ok, after many months of procrastination I am finally updating the blog. You know it just gets harder the longer you wait. It just gets bigger and bigger in your mind, but I'm finally tackling this giant. Where to start...I guess I started blogging about Oliver's birthday and I think I'll finish that post and post it on here in a bit. It seems like so much has happened and yet nothing at all has. I guess the biggest change is...I'm pregnant! As I'm sure the majority of you all know. We're having our second little boy in about 2 1/2 weeks ha ha. Yes, I'm REALLY pregnant. We haven't really taken many...by many I mean any pictures of the progress. I guess there is a couple of Oliver where you can see the belly...on second thought nope, there's not. You know it might just be more easy to just do it like this.

Tron: Has been working hard to support us. He's taken two classes this summer both of which he really liked. The last one just finished Friday. It was a week long of 8-5 everyday. Really hard on all of us, but he found it really rewarding. He is starting his last year of school this fall. He couldn't be more happy about it and is ready to be done.

Michelle: I am as I said pregnant. We're being induced on August 26th. I'm still a stay at home mom and loving it. It's so wonderful being able to watch Oliver grow on a daily basis. I am getting ready to tackle the task of sewing Oliver's bedding for his toddler bed. I just finished a quilting bee I was in. I just need to fix my machine. I'm very ready to not be pregnant, not sure how ready I am to have two little boys running around. ha ha

Oliver: Will be 20 months on the 18th. Has really curly hair. He talks up a storm. He loves bubbles and balls. He's super friendly still, but has started to cry a lot when he goes to nursery. Which everyone just loves. He loves babies so we are hoping he loves the baby that comes to stay :). We have gotten him a potty, but currently we aren't going at it very strong. So, he uses it as a stool to get onto things and a little seat. We'll start being more aggressive with it when he's 2 and as he settles with the baby.

New baby on the way: He is 36 weeks along currently and will be 37 weeks this Friday. He will be making his appearance as I said before on the 26th of this month. (he's due sept 2nd, but am being induced.) We are currently deciding between the name Henry and Jack. Ahern is going to be the middle name.

Us: We're moving on the 18th or 19th into low income housing. We'll have 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a 2 car garage along with two little yards. We're excited and scared. It'll be a fun new adventure.

So, that's about all. Here are a few pictures of all of us mostly from photo booth because our card was way too full for way too long.

Happy Easter to the Arnolds!

2011-05-02T10:52:00.001-07:00

This year was really fun. Oliver was getting for of a sense as to what to do. He looked very dapper in his little linen suit and the tie I made for him (I just made the tie not the suit). I bought a maxi dress for my Easter dress after talking to Em. So, on Saturday we went on an Easter egg hunt and got ice cream after. Oliver had so much fun and kept trying to shove the candy he got into his mouth without unwrapping it. He was also in love with the pinwheel they gave him. On Sunday we had a nice Easter Brunch with Tron's family. After that we went to church and after that we exchanged our Easter gifts. We got Tron some weights he's been wanting, Oliver crayons, coloring books, and a mr and mrs Potatohead set, and I got a pearl ring. Then it was off to my parents house for dinner. It was really fun. Oliver was getting a little grumpy in the afternoon as you'll be able to tell from the pictures. We then got gifts from my parents. Which were as always fun outdoor activities. Everyone went outside to play with them. It was a fun way to end the night.

And here are the pictures.

I'll do an update on what's been going on late

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-26T13:25:00.000-08:00

This year was really fun! We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas with my family. (Tron's parents went to Georgia for Christmas). Anyhow, here are some pictures.

Oliver's 1!!!!!

2010-12-21T17:35:00.000-08:00

Oliver turned 1 on the 18th. I know it's crazy right!? It does NOT seem like it's been that long. He's such a funny guy. He has such a cute personality. Oliver has a smile for everyone and will go to just about anyone as long as they are standing up. that is his only requirement. He's still not walking and doesn't seem that interested in it. He may or may not be a little too laid back. We just love him so much and are so thankful that he joined our family. Picture from the party are to come. But our friend Jaz took some pictures of him today. They turned out way cute. I only have one right now, but I'll post more when I get them.
Here are his stats:
Weight: 19 lbs 7 oz
Height: 29 inches
Head: 18 1/4 inches
In one year he's gone from being tall and chubby to short and thin. We'll see how he turns out :)

Oh I almost forgot! Here is her website
Jasmine Bailey-Barfuss
www.glooart.com

11 Months!

2010-11-23T14:57:00.000-08:00

Oliver turned 11 months on the 18th. Time has gone by so fast. Next month he'll be 1, very weird. The last month has been hard for Oliver. He got sick about 3 weeks ago and it's lasted up until just recently. He hasn't been contagious, but the stomach virus effects stayed way passed their welcome. He's doing better now though. He lost some weight, but seems to be gaining it back. He's still just so happy, even while being sick. A couple saturdays ago we had to take him into the hospital to get a boost of fluids and he was still such a happy guy (besides the IV part) Anyhow, here are his stats:

Weight: 18 lbs 13 oz (poor guy, but he weighs more now. That was about a week ago.)
Height: 28 1/2"
Head: 18 3/4"

And Here are some pictures (he was not so happy during picture time, but I kept taking pictures because he was still so cute)

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T23:50:00.000-07:00

This year was a fun one, it was Oliver's first Halloween! We were as follows Tron: Mario, Me: Princess Peach, and Oliver: Toad. We dressed up a couple times before which is good, because Tron got sick on the night of trick or treating. I took Oliver out by myself to a few houses. We would have gone to more, but people weren't home. Oliver was SO cute as Toad I could hardly stand it. Anyhow, here are some pictures:

10 Months!

2010-10-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

This past Monday (the 18th) Oliver turned 10 months! That means in 2 months he'll be 1! (so much shouting here) It does not seem like I had a baby that long ago. Anyhow, I took Oliver in to get weighed and he lost weight ( half an ounce, but still)! He is moving around like a crazy person. He's always on the move. So, I guess that explains the weight lose. He has taught himself to crawl up the stairs, and can stand by himself (he doesn't like doing it, he'd prefer to hug). We just love him so much. Here are the stats:
Weight: About 20 pounds
Height: 28 1/2 inches
Head: 18 7/8 inches

9 Months!

2010-09-21T20:13:00.000-07:00

Oliver turned 9 months on the 18th. 9 just happens to be my favorite number, and it's a great time for Oliver. He's leveled out on the playing field for weight and height. He's crawling everywhere, pulling up on everything, and walking while up. He gives high fives and kisses. He'll still go to anyone and has a smile for all who cross his path. He's so close to walking and stand on his own we can taste it. The Doctor informed us today that he can have yogurt and cottage cheese now, which we are crazy excited about and I'm sure he is too. Anyhow, here are the stats and some amazing pictures done by our friend Jaz who we were hanging out with on the 18th and she took some great 9 month pictures of him. Thanks again.

Stats:
Weight: 20 lbs
Height: 28 inches
Head: 17 inches

Thanks again Jaz.
Jasmine is so great and does all sorts of cool things like. Such as painting/drawing, jewelery, and of course photography. Check to check check go check her out.

Jasmine Bailey-Barfuss
www.glooart.com

8 Months!

2010-08-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

Oliver is 8 months as of today! He's inch worming all over the place. He's almost got the crawling down. He's teething yet again. He's still the sweetest little guy I know :)

Stats:
Head: 18 1/4 inches
Length: 28 inches (about)
Weight: 19lbs 4.0 oz

7 Months!

2010-07-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's been so long! Ollie Cat is a mover and a shaker. He's not quite crawling, but he's got one knee and he's a pro at scooting. Lately, he's been making an O face a lot. Thanks, to our dear Emily. He loves singing along to primary songs and music in general. He's at such a fun stage, even with all the grabbing.

Stats
Weight: As of last week He's 19 lbs 3.5 oz (with clothes on)
Height: 27 1/2 inches (this changes from place to place)

6 Months!

2010-06-25T09:03:00.000-07:00

Oliver turned 6 Months on the 18th. I can't believe how fast this is going by. Oliver is sitting up, eating solids, and has 2 teeth! He is such a wiggler and is always exploring what's around him, which means everything goes in the mouth. We just can't get enough of this little guy.

Stats:
Weight: 18 lbs 5.5 Ounces
Length: 27 inches
Head: 17 1/4 inches

Happy Birthday Tron!

2010-06-03T15:57:00.000-07:00

Today is Tron's Birthday! He's the best. I love him so much it's ridiculous. He is 28 today. You're the best husband and father anyone could ask for.

Also, Oliver got his first tooth a while ago. So, here's a picture where you can see it.

5 Months!

2010-05-19T13:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Oliver turned 5 Months old. Time is such a funny thing, it feels like Ollie has been with us for so long, but at the same time I can't believe he's almost half a year old. That's crazy! He got the stomach flu this month with made him lose some weight, but the nurse said he seems to be gaining it back with a vengeance. He's still really happy, only the last week or so he's gotten more grumpy. The reason being he is getting his first two teeth. The doctor said they are about to pop through and you can totally feel that they are right under the gum. He has also started sucking on his toes a lot. It's so cute...for now let's hope that activity doesn't continue with him as a child and adult. Anyway here are his stats and some photos of his 5 Month old photo shoot:

Weight: 17 lbs 6 oz
Height: 26 1/2 inches
Head: 17 5/8 inches

Solid Foods!

2010-04-22T13:01:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to the doctors office for Oliver's 4 month check up. The doctor told us we could start solid foods. He was not really sure about it...and at times did not like it. Anyhow, here are the pictures he got really messy. We gave him a bath, and we were still cleaning rice cereal out of his neck afterward.

Before: Happy Clean and Naked

First Bite

Not sure about it

Not happy about it

After: Happy, Messy, and still Naked

We do what makes us laugh.

2010-04-21T17:14:00.000-07:00

When shopping a few days back Michelle saw a mud face-mask that she wanted. She asked me to do it with her. Since I'm sick and would no doubt want a break from the monotony of homework and being miserable, I agreed. We decided to document the occasion by taking pictures to show just what a mud-mask treatment can do.

This is the before picture.

The masks doing whatever it is that they do.

We had to wait 15 minutes for the stuff to dry, so we had some fun with Photobooth.

Is he scared of us? No, just pissed.

And here are the results. I'm still amazed.

Ollie's 4 Months Stats

2010-04-21T12:26:00.001-07:00

We took Oliver to the Doctor's for his 4 month check up. He 's looking great, and the doctor just loves how happy he is (as do I). We get to start solid foods now and fluoride. I'm pretty excited about it. We're going to start the letting him cry himself to sleep now, which I am NOT excited about. Anyhow, here are the stats:

Weight: 17lbs 1.5 oz 90%
Height: 25 1/4 inches 65%
Head: 16 3/4 inches 70%

Looks like his head is getting bigger, he's not growing as fast as he used to, but he is staying as fat as he always has been. ha ha ha

Oliver is 4 Months Old Today!

2010-04-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

I'll post the stats later, but there are a couple from our little photo shoot this morning before church.

Happy Easter!

2010-04-06T10:32:00.000-07:00

This year was pretty fun. We really just chilled at my parents house. I made Ollie a vest and hat out of one of my shirts on friday. He was the only one who got a new Easter outfit. I did Tron and Ollie's baskets and Tron did mine. Anyhow, here are the pictures:

3 Months and Blessing!

2010-03-24T18:39:00.000-07:00

Oliver turned 3 months on March 18th, we blessed him on March 20th, and took him to church for the first time on the 21st. It was a great weekend. The blessing was so fun and I freaking love how his outfit turned out. I made the pants the night before, but that's how it goes, right? I made the tie he wore to church from one of our wedding ties. I'll only put up my favorites because there are so many.

What's Been Happenin'

2010-03-14T22:21:00.001-07:00

What's been happenin'? Not a lot that's for sure. We did take Ollie on his first trip to a museum yesterday which was fun. It was to the Hyrum museum. Kind of interesting. Plus they had a Bezoar! P.S. I would NOT want to put a real bezoar in my mouth. gross. Anyhow, I'll just put up the other random pictures. So, here ya go.

We were so careful to keep him away from people during RSV season, and what do ya know...Tron gets sick and gets Oliver sick. We're pretty sure it's RSV the doctor never told us for sure. But here he is getting a breathing treatment. Poor little guy.

Hangin out with mom with she does the laundry

I love his lounge positions

I don't know why he does it or how he does it so fast, but he's taken to kicking his socks off

His excited face

Playing with the Play Gym

Haning out. I can't get enough of that side smile

His preferred way of sleeping

Peering at Dad after being changed

He always arches his back to stretch then stays that way. I fixed him right after the picture was taken

Tummy Time with Dad

He loves licking/eating things esp his hands

For some reason we are quite amused by his sleeping positions

And The Survey Says...

2010-03-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

Hello my lovelies! So, here's the deal...There's a girl working on her thesis about blogs/bloggers/blogging. She has a questionnaire for people to fill out to help her with her research. If you can or would be so kind as to fill it out for her I'm sure she'd appreciate it. Also, she's may or may not have a bribe. I'm just sayin'.
Here's her link:
http://www.thekingandiblog.com/2010/02/king-and-i-need-you.html

One and One Half Years!

2010-02-28T15:18:00.001-08:00

It's been a year and a half today since we've been married! And it's been the best 1 1/2 years ever! I love you Tronboy A! You're the best Husband and Father anyone could ask for.

2 Months!

2010-02-18T20:40:00.000-08:00

Dear Sweet Oliver is 2 months today!
Stats:
Head: 15 3/4 inches 55%
Height: 24 1//4 inches 92%
Weight: 13 lbs 4 oz 90%
Brown Hair
Dark Blue Eyes
Still as cute as ever

Rollin' With the Hommies

2010-02-02T22:14:00.000-08:00

We have such a big boy now! He's not even 7 weeks and he's fitting nicely in 3 month clothing, not 0-3, but 3 month. And today he rolled over for the first time! The first time was way too fast for me to get a good video. And even in the second he had already started before i could start the video, but it's better so here it is:

Ollie's 1 Month!

2010-01-22T16:42:00.001-08:00

Ok, so he's now 5 weeks, but it still counts. He's growing so fast! He's started recognizing us and smiling, which is just love. It doesn't happen all the time, but in the mornings it seems to happen more often. He is such a cuddle bug. He just loves to snuggle up and sleep on me. He sleeps like a champ! His usual sleep pattern is about 5 1/2 hours then about 3 to 4 hours. But the other night he slept through the night for the second time! Which I loved! Anyhow, here he is.

Tron's Grandpa and Nana made this little outfit for him.

Here are the Booties and his chubby little legs!

I love the corner look.

Here he is wondering why his mom won't put the camera away

And a profile shot.

Say Hello to My Little Friend

2009-12-26T01:54:00.000-08:00

Oliver Tron Arnold
Born 12/18/2009 at 8:15 P.M.
9 lbs 9 oz
20.5 inches
Dark Brown Hair
Dark Blue Eyes
Tron thinks he gets all his features from me...which may or may not be true
He has sideburns which are definitely from Tron

So, I was a week and a day overdue. People kept saying that maybe the due date was off and what not. This my friends was not the case. He was just content to chill there. He was definitely overcooked. I mean come on 9.9! That's a big baby for someone who is not a big lady. They had us come in at 7:15 on the morning of the 18th. They broke my water at 8:30. I had a few little contractions, but nothing too bad. Then I got the epidural at around 10:30 or 11:00 which was AWESOME! I could move my legs and had control of them, but could feel nothing in the place that counted. Plus, getting it was not as bad as everyone makes it seem. I was horrified that they were going to stick a huge needle in my spine. When really they only use a tiny little bit of the needle. It's only long so they have a handle to control where it goes. Anyways, I was in active labor for about 4 hours, but didn't feel any of it. I mostly just slept and laughed. The nurse said I was her best patient and they could hear me from the hall and wondered what I was laughing about. (Yes, I'm very aware I have a loud laugh) After I was fully dilated they had me wait for an hour before starting to push. To give me energy, but it's not like I was doing much other than sleeping before hand. Then the pushing started and after a while the nurses changed and this nurse checks me and informs me that my bone structure is really small and that's why the pushing was taking so long. Here I was thinking oh man I must suck at this game. All in all I pushed for 2 and a half hours. He finally got there and we realized oh no I rock at this game most woman would have had to get a c- section. (which sometimes seems more appealing)

Anyhow, he's here now and we are so happy. He's so small and cute I can't help but want to squeeze him.

Feelin' Good with 2 Days Till Due Date

2009-12-08T00:29:00.000-08:00

Tron has a final tomorrow and a paper due on Thursday, then he'll be done with the semester. Which will be great! I won't see him any more than I do now at least during the day, because he'll go straight to full time again. It will be nice to see him during the evenings without homework being done though. So, here's what we are hoping for...We have an appointment with the doctor on the due date at 3:45. We hope that we'll go in and she'll just say oh you're dilated enough let's just take him now. That way we'll have the weekend and Tron can just go back to work without missing a beat and all the finals will be done, Bonus! Things rarely work out just the way you want them to, but here's to hoping. But if he decides he's cool where he is we'll have to wait for a week after his due date before they'll start me. So, if worse comes to worse he'll be here on the 17th. ha ha please don't let him wait that long. Also, please don't let my water break at our apartment, I do not want to clean up that mess. Especially since the carpet condition is part of the deposit.

I haven't posted in a while...

2009-12-04T12:28:00.000-08:00

Because I was waiting to put the maternity pictures I had taken. The CD is in the mail, but I'm just so excited about them I thought I'd put these up from her blog (don't worry I asked her permission). Anyhow, the photographer is Marilyn Cutler and she's awesome! I just love her. For those of you from my home ward in Layton you may know her as Jeremy's wife. Anyhow, I just love her style and I have a link to her photo blog on my other blog. Check her out! I think they are fun. They were taken around the beginning of November.

Here they are:

And my personal favorite

I think she did an amazing job. I normally don't like to look at pictures of my pregnant self, but when they look like these I can totally handle it!

As for baby news: A couple weeks ago the doctor thought he'd be coming sometime this weekend, but when she checked me yesterday she thinks he's going to stay a bit longer. I'm holding strong at 90% effaced(or however you spell that) and 1 centimeter dilated. He's dropped he was at a -2, but she said he's dropped farther than that I'm not sure if he's at a -1 yet or not. So, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens. I'm not too uncomfortable so it's cool. The only thing that bothers me a little are my hips, they do not like to spread or they do and are loving the pain they are causing. ha ha ha

Here's the thing

2009-10-12T00:23:00.000-07:00

Everyone says I'll miss the kicks once I've had the baby. I'm not so sure that's true. This kid never stops moving. And sometimes the kicks are so large my whole body moves from them. Maybe I will miss them, but I have a feeling that I'm going to be more like my sister in law Liz who loved feeling like her body was her own again. I can't be certain, but I think it might go that way. But I have a hard time believing anyone could miss being kicked this much. Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY happy he kicks this much. It saves me the trouble of having to count and I know he's strong and healthy. It's just so funny how much he kicks. Anything that touches my stomach for more than 2 seconds he will kick. He's not the type to shy away, you touch his area and he kicks you away. People keep asking me if I have felt him have the hiccups to which I respond I doubt I could tell if he did or not. They always say I'd be able to tell the difference between regular movements and hiccups. I told them he moves all the time and does consistent rhythms. No one believed me. But during the kidney stone business they were monitoring him, he got the hiccups. And guess what people I was right it just felt like his regular movements. The only way the nurse was able to tell the difference was because it wasn't him hitting the monitor. My favorite of his kick is when I have the laptop on my stomach and he hits it. It's so funny to me to see the laptop moving up and down. Tron pictures him being an angry little guy kicking anything that invades his space. I more picture him being annoyed that anything is coming close to making his already small space smaller. I think the best example of this is every time I suck in my stomach or flex (which isn't very much, but it's something) it feels like he puts his feet on my back and spreads out as much as he can just to get back at me.

Also, I know a lot of people who hate it when people touch their stomachs while they're pregnant. I don't care. Perhaps it's because everyone touches my stomach. Or perhaps it's because I don't really feel like it's my body anymore. And if it's not my body what do I care?

The Stones

2009-10-05T19:18:00.000-07:00

Alright kids here is what happened!

On Thursday morning I woke up, got ready, and sat down to chill. I noticed my back on the left side felt a little weird, but I thought nothing of it. My friends said to come over (they live in my same parking lot) so I grabbed something for breakfast and headed over. I was sitting there eating yogurt when the weird feeling in my back turned into a slight pain. I was wiggling to see if it'd go away, but no dice. We left to run errands, while we were doing them I stayed in the car and decided to call the doctor because the pain kept getting worse. They told me to take a warm bath, pop some pain meds, getting a heating pad, and call them in a few hours. I tell my friends and they take me home. I call Tron because he has the only pills I'm allowed to take. All the while the pain keeps growing. He gets there as I'm about to get into the bath. I take the pills, get into the tub. I call for Tron to bring me a big bowl because it's getting worse and I'm not feeling well. Just as he hands me the bowl I start throwing up. (I'm sure you love hearing that) Luckily it didn't get anywhere, but the bowl. I call the doctor after I can control myself for a minute, because obviously this isn't a pulled muscle like they were thinking. I tell them what happened and they say to go into the hospital as fast as I can.

I get up and put on pajamas and we rush to the hospital. They get me right in. But they can't give me anything until my doctor is out of a delivery. (she's the only one on call for my clinic because of UEA) The nurse was asking me questions, and trying to get me to drink something so I can give them a urine sample. The problem with that is when I drink things I throw up. So, I'm dehydrated and can't give a sample so they can find out what is it. They decide to give me an IV so they can get my fluids up, but lucky me they can't find a vein because I'm so dehydrated. The nurse finally finds one in my hand (which she says she won't be doing when I give birth and I'm glad because it does not feel good) after a lot of tapping all over my hands and arms. She gives me the fluids, but still can't give me any medicine. But they call down to the ultra sound people to get me in as soon as possible. They also put monitors on my stomach to make sure the baby is fine. He's great and just keeps kicking the monitors because that's what he does when anything touches my stomach for more than 2 seconds.

Finally, I'm able to give a sample, but they can't use it for some reason or another something about too much skin. And thank heaven the nurse is able to bust into the labor and get permission to give me medicine. Or at least I think thank heaven. They give me medicine they give women in labor that's supposed to be pretty hard core. And lucky me it does nothing, but slightly take the edge off. They keep trying that medicine for a few hours, and nothing no relief. My nurse gets permission for another drug that's supposed to be 8 times as powerful as morphine, while she's running to go get it (this one's a pill) they come to get me for the ultra sound. I tell them I'm not leaving until she's back with the medicine. She finally gets back (it felt like forever when really it was 5 minutes) I take the pill and they wheel me down. They do the ultra sound the baby looks great and his head is pushing on my bladder (which I'm sure was really helping with the pain, but luckily he was sticking to my right side and only kicking there. Or else I'm sure it would have been a lot worse) but they can't tell me anything. The lady wheels me back and the nurse comes in and tells me I have kidney stones like she thought. Oh lucky me. By this time I'm thinking ok whatever when is this pill going to kick in. It never does.

They tell me that there isn't enough fluid going through my bladder to make it move or so it looks. So, they think it might be lodged in there. They tell me I might need to get surgery to get it out. The urologist (sp?) comes in to talk to me about it. He says that he's not going to do the surgery until the next morning. And that he's going to x-ray me to see if it's passed and if it hasn't he'll do the surgery that day. So, I'm a little freaked, but am thinking just get this thing out of me. He does however give the order to give me some really heavy duty pain meds, because nothing is working, but he says to give it to me in my butt. Not as fun!

I decide maybe it's time I call my mom if they might be doing surgery. So, while the nurse goes to get the new and improved medicine Tron calls my mom. She says she's on her way. The nurse comes back, gives it to me, and all of the sudden my butt is on fire! I was like what the crap! She asks how the pain is and I just tell her I don't know my butt's on fire! I was laughing, because this is supposed to be a pain reliever and it causes pain. Anyhow, that doesn't work either. But they decide I need to eat something. They bring me some sort of meat thing and I tell them I can't eat meat. So, they bring me a salad. Which I was not in the mood to eat either because of this pain. My mom gets there finally and we're just chillin and I am just waiting for new medicine to take away the pain. A new nurse comes in and checks on me. Then gives me more medicine which doesn't take the pain away but it knocks me out. I wake up an hour or so later and the pain is gone. I was hungry so I started eating and was totally normal and happy. I went to the bathroom and turns out the pain was gone because I had passed the stone. Our friend Gabe came, he and Tron then gave me a blessing to help me be less nervous and that everything would be ok. I finished eating and the nurse said I could go home if I wanted to, but I'd have to come in just in still to get the x-ray to make sure it was gone and I thought umm no I'll just stay just in case. So, I stay they wake me up every so often to go to the bathroom and to monitor the baby. Then in the morning they said I didn't need the x-ray or the surgery because I had passed it and the pain never came back. YAY! I'm all about no surgery. So, it turns out I still have stones in my kidneys but they aren't going to worry about them unless they start moving. lovely. So that's it. I'm just hoping the epidural works on me because obviously pain meds don't. And they never have. When I got my wisdom teeth out I got a few different kinds that didn't do anything. Lucky me. Oh, but what is even better the pain killers don't work, but the I still get that lovely narcotics head ache. My fav.

Figures

2009-10-02T12:39:00.001-07:00

So, this is what I get for being bored with a normal pregnancy. I get Kidney stones! I'll tell you all about it later. I'm going shopping with mom now.

I DID IT!

2009-09-15T15:29:00.000-07:00

Today was the glucose test. I drank the drink which wasn't nasty like they said. It just tasted like a melted otter pop. But I did chill it, then had it with ice, used a straw and put the straw in the back of my throat so I couldn't really taste it. So, maybe it is as bad as everyone says. Then an hour later I went to the doctors and they took my blood. And I'm not sure if all of you know this I am HORRIFIED of needles. I freak out and cry hysterically, I can't help it I just revert back to being a 5 year old. But you should all be proud of me, I didn't cry at all! Not one tear. It's probably because I didn't wear make up preparing for the water works. I did have fast heavy breathing until the lady told me to breath normal.

After that we had the regular doctors appointment. Everything was normal. Apparently, he's a total mover. While the doctor was checking the heartbeat he kicked her 3 or more times. Now that I'm in my 3rd trimester I'm supposed to count the kicks and make sure there are at least 10 in 2 hours. Which won't be a problem there's usually 10 in 10 minutes. Anyhow, it was a good appointment and we'll see if I have diabetes. I'm sure hoping I don't.

Breastfeeding Class

2009-09-10T23:33:00.000-07:00

Today, Tron and I went to a breastfeeding class for WIC. It was interesting you might say. They used this weird boob pillow to show certain things. I'll just say it made me laugh. The instructor was very nice, but pretty weird. I don't know maybe I just thought it was all kinda weird because I think breastfeeding is kinda weird itself, who knows. But I got pretty sad because there was a girl in the class who asked about what you do when your baby can't drink your milk. The instructor asked if she meant if they were allergic or something and the girl finally just said "Well, my baby isn't going to live, it's going to die right after being born and I wanted to know what to do to dry up the milk without pain." I just sat there and couldn't believe how she was saying this without crying her eyes out. (p.s. weird instructor kept a smile on her face as she said sorry to hear that. kinda weird) I want to know why they had her go to that class in the first place, that would be so hard. Hearing about other women preparing to take care of and feed their little newborns, that poor girl. And it was their first, that would be so hard. Anyhow, breastfeeding apparently there's no drawbacks. Except your nipples drying, cracking, and FALLING OFF! (p.s. that just happened to someone I know. So, you can't say it doesn't happen)

On Second Thought

2009-09-07T19:22:00.001-07:00

I'm not sure if I'd know how to handle a shy child. I like the idea of a shy child, but I'm not sure if I could relate to one. Tron's mom was talking about his sister's son being crazy shy. To the point where he just buried his face when he was playing a game with other kids. I then got to thinking, I wouldn't know what to do for that. Because I've never really been that way. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what we get and how well I relate to the situation at hand.

Side note I started working on the rocking chair today. If I had a staple gun I'd be able to finish it today, we'll see if I get my hands on one.

I've Decided I Would be a Hassle to Raise

2009-09-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

So I really hope that this kid is like Tron and not like me. I was so wild, naked, and far too friendly. A child like me would be so hard to keep up with. ha ha ha But maybe because I still have that same energy I'd be able to do it. I just hope they are sweet and shy like my dear husband. Well, maybe one like me just not the first. Here's to hoping.

Mostly this

Only one of this.

One year and counting!

2009-08-28T01:36:00.000-07:00

August 28th, 2008
Yay for the anniversary of paper!
He's my everything and I'm his, who could ask for more?
We're about to start our little family and I couldn't think of anyone else I would want to start it with.
If work and school would allow it I'd be a hermit and just spend all my time with him.
(that should tell you something to those of you who know me.)
He makes me want to be a better, nicer person who actually uses tact.
(the tact hasn't really happened and probably never will, but the want is there...sometimes)

He makes me feel safe and loved.
I can't sleep without him there.
He's so caring and loving with me.
One year isn't enough, here's to hoping that eternity is, because that's all we get. :)

A healthy and normal pregnancy should be enough but...

2009-08-25T22:45:00.001-07:00

So, I had another doctors appointment last week. I've noticed that doctors appointments are kind of boring. And don't get me wrong I love that they are, because that means nothing is wrong. But it would be nice if they weren't so boring about everything being perfect. For instance why don't they get really excited and give me a sucker or something? just a thought.

poll

2009-08-17T00:13:00.001-07:00

Ok kids! I would like to know what you think. The name Finley girlie or no?

Ok, picture time!

2009-08-05T15:20:00.001-07:00

So, here are the pictures of the little baby! Still no names as of yet.

There HE is.

And his Legs crossed

Ok, Now people have been asking to see my pregnant stomach so I'll give you the before and the Now.

This picture was randomly taken a couple days before I got pregnant while I was deciding which outfit to wear.

And here are the pictures of my stomach as of today! Swollen legs, feet, hands, and all.

The results are in!

2009-07-21T18:22:00.000-07:00

Well Kids! It's a BOY! YAY! pictures to come later!

Just some thoughts

2009-07-17T16:01:00.000-07:00

So, we're only a few days away to finding out if everything is growing and developing the way it should also to finding out what we're having. I'm crazy excited about it. It means I get to start sewing for this little one. Pregnancy has been really easy for me, and I am very grateful for that. I guess I got my mom's good genes for easy pregnancies. I just hope I also get her genes for easy labors. My sister did, but she didn't so much get the easy pregnancy.

I won't lie to all and tell you that I'm not weirded out by pregnancy, because I am...very weirded out. ha ha ha I am not one of those ladies who thinks it's beautiful and natural. I think it's cool, very cool, but also very creepy and weird. I mean there's this thing growing inside of me and it's feeding off of me. I just start thinking of what is actually happening and it's pretty weird. I felt the baby move the other day. It was so strange it just felt like I was poked from the inside. Tron felt it later and thought it was pretty cool.

This kid is definitely his, and not just part it's all his. I don't have many cravings, but I am craving is watermelon candy. I am loving candy. And for those of you who know me know that that just doesn't happen. I'd much rather have chips. This kid is lovin' the sweet persuasion.

I'm just going to send out a warning to everyone out there. Be careful what you say to ladies who are pregnant. You have to realize that even though you mean it as a compliment we are crazy and have emotions that are out of wack at the moment. For instance, I went to cafe rio the other day and someone told me that I didn't look pregnant at all. I wanted to smack them. I was like do I just look fat to you!?!?! It's much worse when it's someone you know who says you don't look as pregnant as they thought you would. So, that's just my warning to those of you. It happens to the best of us. Anyhow, I'll let you all know what we're having and how it goes on Tuesday.

Firsts for everything.

2009-05-27T16:24:00.000-07:00

Here is the Child!