We are in the house! It has been crazy busy. I haven't been able to post for a few reasons. First we had internet problems. All the companies we called claimed not to have service in our area. Second, I went into preterm labor the night before our stuff was delivered from PODS and have been on light duty ever since. That was April 21st.
Okay, back up. I had a regular doctors appointment the middle of April when I mentioned I was concerned about my rapid weight gain my doctor was also concerned. He told me to "lay off the Big Macs and try to get out and walk a little." I politely told him a already had a pretty strict diet and was really very active considering the weight I was carrying around. He didn't seem to believe me and told me Weight Watchers was a safe diet when you are pregnant. And so the appt ended. I decided I would show him. For the next week I was super strict on how much and what I ate and began going on walks as many times a day as I could. April 21st, I landed my self in the hospital in labor. I got a few shots and the contractions finally quit. I week later I was back. Also, I hate Jordan Valley L & D (another story for another time.) I was told to take it really easy and not lift anything over 10 pounds. So I had my regular appointment the middle of May and was really afraid to get on the scales. After 3 weeks of "taking it easy" and a not so careful diet, I was sure I would brake the scales. However, to my amazement I had gained 2 pounds. Since then I have been watching my weight on my own scales and haven't seemed to gain. It doesn't make sense but I will take it.
Back to the house. I have been wanting to post pictures but I haven't got everything quite right yet. We are also trying to get ready for a baby. I am due July 8 (less than 6 weeks) but will be considered full term in 3 weeks so with my history on this baby I may have it early. We had most of the furniture in the nursery set up when we found out (Thanks Mom!) that our crib had been recalled and would most likely kill our child if we used it again (I guess we just got lucky Alex survived it). The solution was to take it back to the store you got it from for a full refund. The store we got it from was being less than cooperative so thank goodness good ol' WalMart will take anything back. Just yesterday we got our new furniture and I have spent most of the day being impatient and getting it put together.
So for now I will post what pictures I have and call it good.
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Alex helping Dad with the brakes on the car.
Okay, back up. I had a regular doctors appointment the middle of April when I mentioned I was concerned about my rapid weight gain my doctor was also concerned. He told me to "lay off the Big Macs and try to get out and walk a little." I politely told him a already had a pretty strict diet and was really very active considering the weight I was carrying around. He didn't seem to believe me and told me Weight Watchers was a safe diet when you are pregnant. And so the appt ended. I decided I would show him. For the next week I was super strict on how much and what I ate and began going on walks as many times a day as I could. April 21st, I landed my self in the hospital in labor. I got a few shots and the contractions finally quit. I week later I was back. Also, I hate Jordan Valley L & D (another story for another time.) I was told to take it really easy and not lift anything over 10 pounds. So I had my regular appointment the middle of May and was really afraid to get on the scales. After 3 weeks of "taking it easy" and a not so careful diet, I was sure I would brake the scales. However, to my amazement I had gained 2 pounds. Since then I have been watching my weight on my own scales and haven't seemed to gain. It doesn't make sense but I will take it.
Back to the house. I have been wanting to post pictures but I haven't got everything quite right yet. We are also trying to get ready for a baby. I am due July 8 (less than 6 weeks) but will be considered full term in 3 weeks so with my history on this baby I may have it early. We had most of the furniture in the nursery set up when we found out (Thanks Mom!) that our crib had been recalled and would most likely kill our child if we used it again (I guess we just got lucky Alex survived it). The solution was to take it back to the store you got it from for a full refund. The store we got it from was being less than cooperative so thank goodness good ol' WalMart will take anything back. Just yesterday we got our new furniture and I have spent most of the day being impatient and getting it put together.
So for now I will post what pictures I have and call it good.
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Alex helping Dad with the brakes on the car.
Shawn is very happy to have his own garage and tools.
Grandma 'Rille came over to help Mom and Alex with the house the week we moved in.
I really needed the help. I really don't want a baby in the NICU and that it the ONLY reason I haven't gone nuts with the whole "light duty" crap! Thanks for the help, Grandma! You amaze me that you can still handle a 2 year old in your 70's!
So I really hate that this picture is sideways. On my computer it is the correct way but blogger can't figure it out. Alex got the chance to ride on Uncle Steve's tractor. Alex and Steven both LOVE tractors! I am so glad that my children are able to play with Uncle Steve and enjoy his sweet spirit the way I did when I was little. He is certainly a little piece of Heaven on Earth.
For those of you who don't know my Uncle Steven, he is my dad's oldest brother. He is in his mid sixties. Due to complications at birth, Steve has been lucky enough to stay right about 9 years old his whole life. Doctors initially thought the brain damage was so bad that he wouldn't learn to do anything and probably wouldn't live long. Steven has really proven them wrong. Not only can he walk, feed himself, take care of himself - but he can read, write, do simple math, fix ANYTHING electronic, drive a tractor, and not too long ago Steve was given special permission to go through the temple. Although it is not necessary for Steven to have these saving ordinances, Steven understood that all of his brothers and sisters had been to the temple and he knew it was important. What a great example he is. We are so lucky Heavenly Father sent him to be our Uncle Steve!
For those of you who don't know my Uncle Steven, he is my dad's oldest brother. He is in his mid sixties. Due to complications at birth, Steve has been lucky enough to stay right about 9 years old his whole life. Doctors initially thought the brain damage was so bad that he wouldn't learn to do anything and probably wouldn't live long. Steven has really proven them wrong. Not only can he walk, feed himself, take care of himself - but he can read, write, do simple math, fix ANYTHING electronic, drive a tractor, and not too long ago Steve was given special permission to go through the temple. Although it is not necessary for Steven to have these saving ordinances, Steven understood that all of his brothers and sisters had been to the temple and he knew it was important. What a great example he is. We are so lucky Heavenly Father sent him to be our Uncle Steve!
6 comments:
Yay for finally being moved in! So glad you were able to find a new crib - such a frustrating adventure! We can't wait to see your new house...just a few more weeks til we come to visit!
you made me cry silly girl! Uncle Steve is such a wonderful blessing in our lives! Without him one of us would have to have Jim's Mom move in so we could take care of her.
I loved the pictures of your home! Keep relaxing that to will end soon!
Alex is hiding your cute belly. Glad to hear you are in your new home. I am so excited for you to have a girl. I love having a girl. Although it gets me into trouble.
I am dying to see more pictures of your home, I do love the one in the dark. I am dying to see your view of the Temple now that you have moved in. I am sorry that you are having some pregnancy problems, take it easy. Are you going to be able to attend the temple day you are planning? We better do it soon before you have that baby!! I would love to come, Wednesdays and Thursdays anytime work best for me. I can do either nights or afternoons on those days. Wow-this is turning into the longest comments ever... will it ever end?!?!
I love ya, stay down and take it easy! Call if you need help with something, I live pretty close.
The crib looks cute and I want to see the rest of the rooms:)
Congrats on the new home! It looks so nice. I remember when you bought your first one.
Congrats for being in the new home. I like the picture from the front with the lights. The garage door looks nice. It must have something to do with me helping insall it.
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