Noah William

He's Here! Noah William was born 7/15 at 3:34 am. Dr. Beck had stripped my membranes earlier in the week and I would get contractions pretty close together for about 2 hours and then they would go away. I ended up getting my membranes stripped 2 more times and the same would happen. I wasnt having any contractions but my water broke on its own at 1:30am. After getting Presley where she needed to be Zach and I arrived at the hospital at 2:15am and I was already dialated to a 7. I was in terrible pain and it seemed like the nurses were moving so slow. Finally after what seemed like forever going through Admitting and then Trioge they rushed me into a Delivery room where I was already 9cm and fully dialated. My body was moving faster then my doctor so the were eager to give me an epideral hoping it would slow me down just enough for Dr. Beck to arrive. About 10 nurses were running around trying to get everything ready for Dr. Beck and for Noah's arrival. At this point I am trying really hard not to push and Zach was getting a little queesy. My Mom and sister were there for support for both him and I. Dr. Beck finally made it as the Anesthesiologist is rolling out of the room. My legs were numb and my contractions were tolerable at this point.It was time to push. About 2.5 contractions later our little Noah was born. No tearing and no Episotomy.

We are so in love with him. He is super chill and totally adorable. He is eating like a champ and gives me 3 hours between feedings at night. We have already gone through 3 packs of diapers because the kid pees and poops like crazy. Presley is adjusting well to Noah and has been such a good helper. I feel really good for having a baby a week ago. We love our little family so much and are so happy Noah has joined us.

34 weeks and counting

  Here is a little Instagram upload for ya!

Its hot but we've been trying to stay busy. I'm trying to play and pack as many activities I can this month for Presley because next month we are going to have to slow down a little.

Presley is my little companion. She always wants to go places with me even if her Daddy is home. This particular picture she turned to me at Target and said, " Mom take a picture of me looking into this mirror." She is quite the funny girl. We laugh constantly.  Since its been a little unbearable heat wise, the fans have been going. Zach showed Presley how her voice changes when you talk or sing into the fan. Now I hear everything in Darth Vador voice.

Ive been working on a few projects before Chief comes. My cousin Jami showed me this tutorial of painted onesies and of course I had to try. I love how the turned out. So different. So fun. I want him to wear them RIGHT NOW!

 I finally painted my kitchen chairs. Its only taken me a year and a half. I dont know what happened but one day I was hanging curtains and then all of a sudden I'm  off to buy paint. Nesting maybe?

 Zach and P got hit with a bug a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I was able to avoid it. Both were pretty pitiful. Its always so funny to see Zach go from and adult to a child when he is sick.

 My Mama is a working girl right now so we don't get to see her as often as we used to. Fridays have been designated "Mimi Days". Presley really enjoyed The Firm Workouts she did with my mom last week. Her arms are looking more toned. ;)

 And here it is. The bump. 34 weeks and counting. This was taken last week and I can guarantee Im larger this week than last. My only complaint is I wish people would stop telling me how large Im getting. Its obvious to me. Im feeling pretty good. Im starting to get a little swollen usually at the end of the day and depending on how much Ive done that day. Things are starting to get a little more uncomfortable but Ive been going to the chiropractor and that seems to help.

Chief's room

When we found out we were having a boy I had a really hard time deciding what direction I wanted to go with for his room. Girl things I know, boy things... not so much. Since we cant decide on a name for this little guy I started calling him Chief. Then thanks to pinterest and Lay Baby Lay I decided to do a Native American theme. Here was my inspiration.

Heres how it came out! I really wanted to put in the map of the railway but due to cost found this picture of the Grand Canyon at the beloved Ikea. In the last month I have probably been to ikea maybe 10 times. Im really happy with the outcome. I actually made the leather mobile pictured above but have yet to hang it. Or should I say Zach. He is such a good sport. Ive only had to bribe him a few times.

I still have hopes for this wall with the Buffalo tapestry. It needs more but until I can find what Im looking for it will just have to stay like this.

Sometimes I just go in his room and sit. Im so excited for him to come I can hardly stand myself.

For Annie

Blogger is so different!!!  Has it really been that long since Ive posted? Well its about time I posted something! Its Hot. I cant seem to keep my pregnant body cool. Sweat is developing in places it never has before and I cant believe its only going to get hotter. Ive considered packing up and moving to Alaska for the next 6 months. Presley is keeping cool though. Today after walking through Wal Mart trying to get ourselves a blow up pool Presley says, "ugh, mom its too hot. I need to cool off in my pink pool." She picked the pool out herself. It HAD to be pink.

Presley has really loved having her cousin Ellie here. After Dance on Tuesday Ellie usually parties with us for a few hours. Last week we went to the Splash pad with Aunt Mary and this week we hooked up the sprinklers in the front yard and ran around filling up buckets and watering all the plants. Im so happy they get along!

Presley is obsessed with everything Pink, Princess related and sparkles. She refuses to wear "boy clothes" aka shorts, pants, and t-shirts. It has to be a dress or tutu skirt and if its spinning capabilites are not up to par then forget about it.

Heres the bump. Saturday will mark 29 weeks. I wish it was 39 weeks but I keep sending positive thoughts into the universe that he will not be born on his due date July 21 but rather by the 7th. 38 weeks is long enough, right? 

Dr. Beck and I are totally on the same page. Presley was a large baby for 37 weeks so we will see when it comes closer. I am so ready for him to be here. I cant wait to kiss on him and have a little boy in our home. The nursery is almost done as soon as it is pictures will follow. Other than a little Anemia this pregnancy has been quite easy. I didnt die like I did with Presley and my blood pressure is excellent at this point. Hopefully everything stays this way. Im becoming more uncomfortable but I cant really complain.

I have a boyfriend

Its official. I have a boyfriend. We are super happy to have a little Boy come into our family. I cant wait to meet him!

25

There is something about Balloons that make me so happy. I dream of effortless flying about bringing joy to everyone. I had a birthday On Sunday. I turned 25(enter moans and groans here from you and me ) I feel like I am so much older and wiser now. I mean I'm 25. I'm nearly 30. Even though I have had enough gray hair to classify me as a 70 year old I am just 25 years of age. Ive been reflecting on all the things Ive done in my 25 years of living. Ive laughed, Ive cried, Ive peed my pants in various places not on purpose, I'm a mother to almost 2 children, a wife for almost 6 years, Ive graduated from college, Ive bought 2 cars, I get to teach 2 of my favorite things in the world, Ive traveled, Ive been to Disneyland at least 70 times, I was born into and married into 2 of the greatest families in the world and then list goes on. I am one lucky girl. Of course I dont just party on my actual birthday. I party for days! Eating was definitely involved. Thank you to those who made the day so wonderful!

She's never been good at keeping secrets....

My mom STINKS at keeping secrets. This will be her second offense telling everyone she knows before we go to the Dr. to make sure everything is fine. Well my friends, Im having another munchkin!Isnt he cute!? I say He because I just KNOW its a boy! :) There is a 50% chance its a girl but Im pretty convinced its a boy. We are beyond excited. We've been trying for quite sometime and now its finally happened. I have been surprisingly okay. I was worried I would go to the Dr. and he would say there was no baby because I wasnt worshipping the "porcelain god" like I had with Presley. Im on Zofran because I did start but I didnt hesitate to call Beck and get some drugs in me as fast as possible. Everything is totally normal. Baby's heartbeat is perfect and its developing right on track. Im due in July, which could be the death of me. Im pretty sure I will be beached at a pool almost all summer. I can hear it now, " Mommy I didnt know Walruses were allowed at the pool. " Sweet mercy!