Christian's Blessing and Family Time

Last week was so fun. Chrissy and Sara came out with their kids for a few days and it was so nice to spend time together. David and Heather surprised everyone and came out to watch Jessie dance at Nationals. It was short, but it was so fun to have everyone here (except Becky; we missed you!). A few of the activities included: the museum at Thanksgiving Point, girls shopping trip, lots of yummy dinners, dance party, going to Dancesport to watch Jessie, late night games and movies, time at the park with the kiddos, and lot's of talking and eating. :) On Sunday, we blessed Christian. Tia gave him such a sweet blessing; I felt/feel incredibly blessed for a wonderful husband, the chance I have to be a mother and for our kids and for amazing family there to support us. We had a delicious breakfast after (thanks Mom and Craig) and spent the rest of the day relaxing. Here are just a few pictures of the time we spent together.

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Our Little Christian

We are loving this little boy so much. He made it really easy to love him by making such a nice, entrance to this world. Two weeks ago, Monday morning I waited for a call to come in to be induced. They said to be ready by six but it could be later depending on how busy the hospital was. I got ready and tried to go back to sleep. I was so uncomfortable and had a stomach ache so I couldn't really sleep. Finally they called at about 8:30 and said I could come in. We got up, sent the girls off with Tia's parents and went in. I was still having pretty bad pains and told them that when I got there. They checked me and I was already at a 3.5 and effaced 90% so I had already started going into labor. We had walked in the hospital at nine, they got me all hooked up and started pitocin at 10, and he was born at 11:46. It was crazy and so so nice! The nurse started bringing in blankets and all the tools shortly after I had gotten there and I kept thinking, "I am going to meet him so much sooner than I thought!" Tia and I had checked out five movies to watch together during the day while I was in labor; we only got about half an hour into the first one. With the girls I was in labor for about twelve hours and spent an hour and a half pushing and he was out with four pushes. Needless to say, it was such a blessing that it went so easily and smoothly and I much prefer his labor to the girls. :) 


The rest of the day was spent recovering in Mother/Baby and I kept thinking, I am so glad I already had him and I am not still in labor! The girls came to meet him as he was getting washed. They were kind of clueless and very curious. They pulled on his wrinkly fingers and toes and were so confused. They were very gentle with him though, and gave him kisses. We had a wonderful hospital stay and enjoyed family coming to meet Christian. The next day, we came home. The first few minutes at home with our family of five (that sounds so big!) were quite stressful. The girls would look at him and give him kisses and then turn away and fall to the ground throwing a tantrum. I needed my prescription medication and told Tia I would go get it. He said, "Oh no, you shouldn't go out." I told him that going to pick up some medicine was much less taxing than having three children eighteen months and under wanting you at the same time. So he stayed with them. That night was really stressful, but the rest of the week either Tia was home or my mom or his mom took the girls for most the day. Last week my mom and Craig came over and got them ready in the morning and gave us an extra head start each day. Each of the kids got sick at different times last week and I went to the doctor three times for them, and don't know how I would have survived last week without all the extra help. Today was my first full day without any help and it went really well. Because of all the service we have received, I have been able to recover so fast and can enjoy time with them now. We have been so blessed by so much help from family and friends!

We are loving the sweet spirit that Christian brings into our home and enjoy him so much. He LOVES to be held (unfortunately the third child) and does a lot of eating and sleeping :) He is also a lot messier than the girls. We had to wash our bedding four times the first week because he either wet through, or had a huge blowout. Changing his diaper is a whole other mess. Boys are a lot messier than girls, but I am learning tricks to reduce the mess. Anyways we love him and are so grateful he has come to our family!

 That morning

 

 

 

  

Taken today. Avery pulled this toilet paper all the way from the bathroom in our room while I was giving Christian a bath downstairs. 

More updates coming soon...Any extra time I have had I have used for sleep :)

Sickness, Pictures and Two Weeks?!

These poor little girls have been sick this week. They both had really high fevers at different times and now they've been coughing a ton. One day Avery was super sad with her fever and wanted me to hold her all day. Adelyn was really good and kind of just followed us around but at one point she just really wanted to be held too. This picture is my attempt to keep them happy by holding them both. I can't stand up anymore while holding both of them and my lap space is pretty limited while I'm sitting. :) 

They love cuddling with Tia

When I hear loud giggling in the next room, or when it is really quiet, I know I need to go check on the girls. This is where they were one day I heard lots of giggling.

 

Adelyn sporting her sunglasses

They have started giving each other "hugs."

Right after I washed all the garbage cans, the girls LOVED doing this.

We went to St. George last weekend for my cousin, Hilary's wedding and had so much fun. We were able to see Waldrons, Becky and spend time with lots of family. Tia sat in the back of the van with the girls. On the way, I heard him showing them a video and look back to see this video of professionals dancing. :)

I will probably be induced just two weeks from tomorrow. I am kind of freaking out, but we are very excited. By this time with the girls, I was DYING. It was the middle of the summer and all I wanted was to meet my little girls and to be able to breathe again. I remember after about week 34 knowing they could come any day and after about week 36, I was upset each day they didn't. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone and while a lot of things have been harder this time around, I am not quite as anxious to deliver because I can still breathe and move. I also know that things are a lot easier before they come even if I am a little uncomfortable. We did some cleaning and rearranging yesterday to get ready for our little man. I also went and picked out a few fabrics for a car seat canopy and some burp clothes I am going to make for him and I am really excited about those. We are excited to meet our baby boy and welcome him to our family! Next post will probably introduce and include him. CRAZY! In the meantime, we will enjoy our last few weeks with just these little girlies.

(This is what their hair looks like at night after it's taken out :)