Jayden's birthday adventure

7:10 am: woke up and realized my daughter is going to be late if we don't hurry

7:40 am: off to school, just in time

8:10 am: deal with a stubborn boy who doesn't want what I gave him for breakfast

9:00 am: laid on the couch to watch Rachel Ray and fell asleep

9:10 am: woke up because the 17 month old was being too quiet

9:11 am: found the 17 month old sitting on the floor right by the very couch I slept on in a pile of syrup all around him rubbing his hands in it followed by his hair sorry I have no pics opps

9:12 am: let out a very whining mournful "Noooooo, why'd you do that."

9:13 am: woke up auntie to help with the mess, followed by a escort to the bath tub from her, being carried by the back of his pj's like a momma puppy carrying her pups. He didn't like the syrup being washed away, he rather enjoyed the sticky mess

9:20 am: realization that I needed to leave in 10 mins for my ob appointment

9:30 am: left auntie and nephew to fend for themselves and clean up the sticky pile

10:20 am: met with my midwife. Conversed with her again my concerns of anxiety of being stuck in the triage room for most of my labor, (for those who don't know I had my son at the same hospital they were so full that day I was stuck in triage for about 4 hours laboring it was no fun laboring in a room full of people with only a little curtain to hide you. Plus they couldn't give me anything for the pain since there policy is you have to be in a L/D room.) But on a good note she confirmed I was 4 cm dilated and my body was showing sure signs of trying to go into labor we both were hoping for it soon

11:30 am: got home to a sleeping 17 month old, heard stories about my son projecting his lunch towards auntie instead of the usual floor then going into the back room and breaking every single cigarette apart from a new pack, ate a big lunch and took a nap, as well did auntie she deserved it too

2:00 pm: woke up to a crying 17 month old turned over and had a contraction it was a little stronger then the normal braxin hicks

2:18 called the school told them auntie would be picking up her niece

2:50 pm: took a hot shower, had some back pain maybe a few contractions

3:15 pm: was almost positive I was starting to labor

3:45 pm: told the 4 year old we're probably going to have the baby today and she'll have to go to someones house, listened to her cry about wanting to go to her teachers house for the night

4:14 pm: "Ring, ring"

Me-"Hello?"

University of Phoenix-"Hello, we were wondering if your husband was still deployed or if he was available to talk to?"

Me-"No, he's still gone."

University of Phoenix-"Do you know when he'll be coming home?"

Contracting Me-"I have to go, I'm in labor"

University of Phoenix-"Are you serious? You should probably go take care of that."

LOL, I don't know why I answer my phone, thanks for the reminder Mr. Phoenix that my husband is still deployed while I'm in labor

4:27 pm: called the babysitter, she made it there in 15 mins.

5:00 pm: drove past a stopped car with a man standing out of his car saluting the flag, parked the van illegally and walked up to L/D, auntie of course was driving, she then went to park the van legally and would meet me upstairs

5:15 pm: cried when told I'd have to sit tight because there were no available beds in triage

5:16 pm: was put directly into a L/D bed... yay! My crying paid off I didn't even have to look at the anxiety driven triage room! And the fact I told them I was having my 3rd child helped I'm sure

5:20 pm: 8 cm!!!! I'm almost done and we just got started

5:30 pm: auntie called my friends who were in route to the hospital they better hurry if they don't want to miss it!!

6:10 pm: Gave birth to a beautiful baby girl with no epidural go me : )

Thank you to all my friends that were here for my family to make Jayden's birthday easy. I can't thank everyone enough for what they've done for me. Jayden was 8lbs. 7 oz. 20 1/2 inches long. I can't believe how big she was she came 2 days before my due date. I was able to get a hold of my husband that night to let him know. Our plan was I would call him when I went into labor so he'd know she'd be here soon. Of course that plan went out the window when we really had no time to do anything but have a baby. He kept saying he was excited. He really wants to come home now. I can't wait to see him. I felt so bad that all he could do was just be excited that she was finally here. I love you babe.

My sister is here

So my sister has been here for almost 2 weeks now. I am soooo happy to have her here so I am not alone having this baby and bringing her home. I have no idea how some women do it. If they are anything like me, I'm couch bound for at least a couple of days. I'm not sure how I'd be able to take care of all 3 kids. We've been having a great time running errands and getting the house ready. Well, she does sleep half the day, but it's great to be able to just wake someone up to tell them I'm leaving and you got the kids ; ) It's great. She seems to be enjoying herself with all the single guys around here, and there are plenty. Well not to mention my brother just moved here to the state about 3 hours away. He'll be visiting most likely the weekend coming up. I'm excited my son is probably sick of all the women in his life. The kids really need a great weekend of playing with a male figure. Well, other then that I'm just waiting around for the baby to come. Can't wait... oh I think I have her name picked out, my husband doesn't know. I think this one is for real, I've been changing my mind about twice a week, but this one I think is it!! But it's a secret..haha

I love my kids

The only thing I can think of to blog is about my kids. Sometimes they just really get on my nerves, I guess this is normal...so I hear. But sometimes I just have to hug them so much and hold them. Sometimes I can't wait for them to get older so they can be more independent, but sometimes I really like having them this age. I'm their biggest influence right now in their lives, and the one they depend on for everything. So somethings that have been on mind lately about each of my kids...

My pre-k'er

I was waiting for my daughter to get of school and her class was late. So I was just standing there observing the other kids coming out to greet their parents. Every kid seemed so happy to see their parent, some kids came running out with arms wide open ready for a hug, some came out holding a picture or assignment from the day to show it off, some came out crying for whatever reason, needing some comfort. The kids reactions didn't surprise me, what did was the parents. Some parents would react the same way, big hug, or a 'wow, great job' or a hug for comfort. And some parents would be on the phone or just go to grab any part of the kid and turn around and start walking as in such a hurry. So I was thinking about what would be going through the kids head??? But I know I'll always try to give my kids a hug when they come home, ask them how their day was and talk to them about what they do all day. I hope this can start a good relationship from the start so my kids will always be comfortable talking to me, I hope they'll always want to come to me with their problems.

My pre-toddler

So last night I had a good bonding moment with my son. And it started out all so sad to me. I put him to bed about 8 20. And came to check on him about 2 1/2 hours later. He was curled up on one side of the crib the same as usually laying on his stomach with his arms and knees all tucked in. On the other side of the crib was a nice pile of chunky pukie. I was so sad, I just sat their rubbing his back thinking about what I should do. He turned his head and it was all dried out in his hair, and I felt his pj's and he was all wet. It was sad cuz I realized that this is the first time I can recall his really let it all go like that, besides normal spit up as a baby. And the poor thing was all alone in his crib, probably was confused and wanting his momma. But last night I couldn't hear him crying or making any noises out of the ordinary so I just didn't know. Which by the way he's starting to call me momma when he needs something. I felt so sorry he had to go through it alone I almost started crying. But I decided to wake him up to change his clothes and let him sleep with me since he was sick. So after a changing and a little cuddling, which is getting harder to do with the kids haha. I laid him down in my bed next to me and held his hand as he was drifting off to sleep looking at me smiling...

My pre-birther

So, I'm having another little girl soon, 19 days till D-day or sooner hopefully. I'm a little nervous about this one she's already put me through a lot of stress. My first u/s my good friend came with me which I was glad to not be alone, which by the way I've been alone for most of the pregnancy, or should I say all since my husband impregnated me the night before he deployed. They changed my due date to make it possible of the night before good bye present, and they were worried about her bowels showing up bright. Which could be signs of spina bifida or down syndrome which they always worry about anyways since I have a brother with it, or other chromosome disorders. I was scared to be honest, I would love my baby no matter what and take on any challenge it would bring but to face the possibility is just plain scary. So I was scheduled for another u/s about 4-6 weeks later. I was so nervous laying there, the dr. was quiet and I think I locked my knees because I felt like I was going to pass out. She spent so much time looking at her heart that made me nervous. I think she sensed it cuz she asked if I needed to move, I was grateful for that and to hear the bright bowel thing had been resolved and everything seemed ok, except her head size! So another u/s 4-6 weeks later. To make it short that was resolved they said it was cuz she was breech before. I was scared but really it was a blessing in disguise since my last u/s was the day before my husband had to leave from his r/r. To see his face looking at his daughter on the screen was worth it. It's something I can't describe, but I knew he was happy and grateful for all his children. Even though it won't be here for the birth I knew he loves his daughter and can't wait to meet the little stressor, lol.

R/R

Matt came home for his R/R the day before we came home from Utah, it was nice he got to spend some 'me' time at the house. Which he has never been in since we moved while he was away. I had my good ol' friend pick us up at the airport and he was at the house to surprise Genna. And surprised she was. She was carrying the carseat in over her head and walked right by him and set it down. Turned around and saw him, giggled and kept walking! I think she was going to get the other carseat. I guess maybe she just felt it was so normal to have him there, which is good. But when I said her name, she turned around and gave him a big hug. She was happy to have her dad home for a while. My friend was there to take our pic, which is awesome. If you look close you can see the band aid keeping my glasses together. The first flight home Jake smacked my face and broke them in half. HAHA. I asked the flight attendant for something, told them I could not see anything without them! I was so afraid of taking the rest of the trip home blind. But lucky the nice lady next to me had a band aid. Who ever thought of taking a first aid kit on a plane? Lucky me.

He was crying about 2 seconds before this. LOL

He made it home just in time for my bday, they made a lovely cake with chocolate hearts, yum.

Jacob loved the big movie. This is one of my fave pics of them. They are so cute, they look just alike here.

One of my fave pics of them, this was at the airport in Dallas. After he left Genna said, it's ok that dad went to Afghanistan, cuz he'll be back in two days. Oh how I wish.

Marhmellow Stealer

I caught him stealing the marshmellows off the table at my mom's house. Too funny.

Meeting their only cousin

The kids playing

It was cool, Matt's brother came to visit his gf's family in Utah, they had a kid and well la!! I'm an Aunt. It's pretty exciting to me. This was the first time we met him, he's such a cutie. Both the boys look exactly like their dads.

Uncle Mark with all the kids. I think they are about 4 months apart, poor Jake, he's going to be a short guy. I think the only things he got from me were my height and hair color.

Jake was so excited to see a little person like himself, he went over and gave him a big ol' hug. Poor Chase fell to the ground and just laid there. They were so cute together.

Genna's Christmas morning.

She had a little more experience in opening presents.

So excited of course.

Setting up one of the tunnels

One of her new princess dresses, good job Santa.

Aunt Tiffany was right in the middle of the toys.

Jake's Christmas morning

Santa brought some tunnels to play in, the kids loved it, it was pretty cold at my mom's house, so I put gloves on his hands to keep warm, to my surprise he would actually wear them all day! It was great.

I thought it was cute he climbed up there and sat down to watch tv. Who doesn't love A Christmas Story where he kid shots his eye out, and the other one gets his tongue stuck on the pole. lol

Playing in his new ball pit. Good job Grandma


This is about as interested as he got in opening presents.




Aunt Tiffany I think had more fun with that, lol.

Christmas Eve

Genna and her Grandma.

Making Santa cookies, according to Gen he was going to eat them all! Since there was about 2 dozen he only ate a few.


Neighbor Jessica brought over her snake, Genna was a little hesitant, Jake kept trying to grab it, lol. And the dog was like freaking out.


What Aunt Tiffany gave her to play princess in. She had to 'nip-n-tuck' it in a few places. Now that I think of it I never asked her if she washed it. And that's me under the blanket on the bed that was in the living room. That's about all I did when I was there, it was pretty nice.

Utah Trip

They both like that horse, there goes all my quarters.

Uncle Zach playing music for the kido's. Jake loved Grandma's house, everything was within reach. He could climb onto every bed and even the short couches!

Playing in the snow, Grandma had the jacket waiting for her at the airport, since she doesn't need one like this too often at home.


Playing at the USO in Denver, they had a ton of leftover Halloween candy. Jake walked around with a sucker and kept bothering the guys playing the wii. I guess you can say this is about when he officially gave up on crawling.