Swim Lessons!!

Ryan and Aaron have been taking swim lessons over the last two weeks at the Kirtland High School swimming pool. No one else would let Aaron take lessons because he is not yet three years old but after talking to the director of swimming in Kirtland they let him in the program. They had a blast every day and it worked out great because as soon as lessons were over we would head over to the cafeteria for lunch then home for naps. On Thursday they both passed Level 1 swim lessons!!

We wanted to put Ryan in lessons because he is really timid around water. I think part of that is because he has always had tubes in his ears so we had to be extra cautious and he had to wear plugs in his ears which in turn made him almost fear swimming pools a little. Well I watched him over the last two weeks turn into a good little swimmer. He can go under the water now (although he doesn't like to,lol), he can float on his back with very little support and overall is very comfortable in the water now.

Aaron on the other hand had no fear of the water which scarred us to death because he had no problem just jumping in. He learned all the skills he needs to safely get in and out of the water plus he now spends a good amount of time just going under the water.

Meanwhile, Dylan wasn't old enough for lessons yet so he would sit on the bench and cheer for the boys. He would yell at them to swim faster, jump in the water, stay in the water, and anything else he could think of. He didn't care that all the other adults were listening and giggling at him, he just had to make sure they were doing the right thing at all times. (I think he gets that bossy side from me.)

Today I took them swimming at the Farmington Aquatic Center. It was so nice to not have to be in constant fear. They all did really well and they really understand all the rules of swimming much better now. I normally keep them in the wade pool so they can all walk around and I don't have to worry about anything but today I took them to the big pool. Dylan wanted me to teach him the things he had seen the boys learn in lessons. While the other two could push off the wall and swim to me plus if they went under they would swim right back up. Ryan and Aaron even went down the little slide. It was so much fun , I can't wait to take them swimming again!!

The end is insight!

I had my regular appointment with my midwives this Thursday. Well wait let me start off by saying I spent last Saturday night in the hospital with contractions every 5 to 6 minutes. They released me Sunday morning after checking me and seeing no progress with my cervix. I returned to the hospital Wednesday evening with contractions every 3 minutes lasting a minute long. Needless to say I have had none stop contractions for the last two weeks. They stay pretty consistant however my cervix is not progressing any.

After several meltdowns throughout this week I had a long talk with my midwife on Thursday and she was so sympathetic. She went ahead and set an induction date for July 27th. I'll go in at 7:30am, they'll put a pill on my cervix that will take an hour to be in full effect then they suspect we'll have our baby girl sometime mid morning on the 27th. She checked me again and says I am 3cm dilated, 75% effaced, and a -1, so she doesn't think I'll hold out until the 27th but at least I know the end is insight.

I really have enjoyed this pregnancy however the last couple weeks have been very trying for me because the contractions I'm having are not just braxon hicks...they are strong contractions that take so much of my energy out. Plus I have had a lot of swelling in my hands and feet making it difficult to move around and do things. I have had no patience and all I want to do is sleep. I am getting good sleep at night but by mid morning I'm already exhausted from all the contractions. It doesn't help that I have OCD because then I want my house to be perfect at all times so I push myself really hard to stay on top of everything, not giving myself much of a break.

Of course this baby can come at any time before the 27th but if you haven't heard anything from us before then, then I'm sure you will be hearing from us on the 27th! Until the day comes wish me luck!! =)

4th of July!

I have to start off by thanking all the men and women that have served our country, past and present. I also have to tell you all how very proud I am of my brother, Larry, for serving our country in the NAVY. He is currently in Afghanistan but will be coming home very soon!!

We had a fun 4th of July this year. Friday night we picked up pizza's and went to a grassy area of the local college. The boys ran around and played while we chit chatted with relatives and friends. This has been a tradition of ours for several years...I don't see it changing anytime soon. Anyways, we hung out there until after the fire works show then called it a night. Saturday my mom, step dad, littlest brother and sister all came over for lunch at 11am. After lunch was naps for the boys. Once they were up we loaded up in my minivan to head to Bloomfield to visit with my moms family, eat some more food, and play in the kiddie pools. After dinner we headed to Aztec to see my step dad's family and shoot off fire works. The boys didn't enjoy having the fireworks so close to them plus they all said it was too loud. My parents and littlest brother camped out in our backyard for the night...which the boys all thought that was the coolest thing ever!

It was a busy but very fun weekend!! I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend as well!!

One month to go...maybe?!

Well I went to my 36 week check up Thursday morning. They had to do my strep b test and during that the midwife discovered that I have vaginosis. For those of you that don't know or recall vaginosis is what is believed to have put/kept me in early labor with Dylan. Basically it is caused by an imbalance in hormones while pregnant. She gave me a prescription that I will take for the next week to get it all cleared up.

Since she knew I had vaginosis she decided to go ahead and check me to see if I had had any change from the last time I was checked (which was on Easter when I went into the hospital with contractions but had no progression at that point). She said I am 50% effaced and softening plus I am dilated to a 2 already.

She told me that she hates giving any kind of predictions as to when any woman will go into labor because these things just can't be predicted (unless scheduled, lol) but she did say that with the way every thing was when she checked me she wouldn't be surprised if I had this baby in a couple weeks. The medication I am on will clear up the infection and postpone labor for at least a week but from there I could go at any time. Of course they are hoping my body will hold out until I'm at least 38 weeks.

We are all still in a bit of shock here. I was expecting the normal check up...baby's heart beat sounds great, everything looks good, we'll see you in a week...instead I got told it's a good thing you have your bags packed because this baby is probably coming sooner rather than later. We do have everything ready and now have everyone on back up just in case. I have been in a bit of denial the last few weeks, everyone kept telling me that I was in the nesting stages and I kept saying no I'm just OCD and crazy like that but now I am willing to admit I am defiantly nesting. Every spare minute I get I am cleaning something. I have meltdowns when things get put in the wrong spot and I want everything ready for the baby at all times.

I'm so impressed with how well the midwives have handled everything and I know that if I had been going to my old OBGYN he wouldn't have even noticed the infection because it went unnoticed with my last pregnancy for weeks before I finally had to tell them something was going on (and I had been checked multiple times)!! Overall they have made us feel at ease with this pregnancy which I'm sure has helped my stress level tremendously which in turn has helped the progression of labor hold off. I'm so very thankful that this pregnancy has gone so well and I do think that I have to give credit to the midwives for being so on top of everything from the very first visit. They have consulted with the OBGYN's in Durango on several occasions about my pregnancy (past and present), they have tons of good advice to give, they are always willing to help me with any problems I am having, and they don't shove pills down my throat anytime things come up like my low iron level, rather they try to find a natural way to fix the problem which I love!

Anyways, I'll now be seen weekly until my due date. I'll keep everyone updated on any more news we hear! Stay tuned...we may have a baby very soon!!

These are two very eager brothers!!

L is for Ladybug

Jason and Liana spent last weekend painting the nursery/office for the baby. We chose light pink for the top half and a light minty green for the bottom half. My mom had purchased a border that matched the bedspread so that would separate the two colors. The did all the painting Sunday then we came back in on Monday night to put the border on and put the room back together. Everything turned out just perfect!! I absolutely love the room!!!!
Even Ryan got in on the painting!


Here is the room all finished...it's beautiful!