Does anyone else feel like 2012 flew by? I'm not sure if it was all the fun we had the first half of the year then being so sick the second half, but it seems like a dream/nightmare. Unfortunately I didn't blog much so there isn't much as far as my blog goes to link back too. Which is sad because when I started this post I thought of looking through the year and seeing big things/events to blog about, and there aren't many that I blogged about, even though we did lots of fun things. So hopefully this year I can be as good as previous years.
Rather than talk about each month I will just list a few highlights of 2012!
-I started my weight loss journey in January, losing 26 lbs by April. (My goal was 32 lbs, but a little peanut started growing before planned so dieting was kinda put on the back burner! ;)
-We went to the Bahamas in early April with Drew's travel and tourism students, and Drew's brother and sister and their spouses tagged along as chaperones. It was so much fun. I want to go back every year...
-Luke turned terrible 2 and has become such a monster through out the year. His dad's nickname growing up was "Drew Monster" so I knew it was only a matter of time. But he is an adorable monster who is only monster 50% of the time, so it's okay. He is somewhat potty trained but having problems still pooping in his underwear. I'm hoping it's just from the holiday break and traveling and he'll jump back on soon.
-We celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary, I turned 24 and Drew turned 27.
-In July we went to San Diego to the Zoo and Sea World. It was such a fun family vacation and was the last good week before getting extremely sick with pregnancy!
-August is a complete blur because I seriously slept through the whole month hooked up to my zofran pump. I never thought it would end, but looking back now, it went by fast!
-September we went to Disneyland with my family and had so much fun. We thought Luke would be a little too young to remember or care, but he still talks about it and loves looking at his map. He always asks if we can "go back soon". Fortunately we already have a trip planned as chaperones of another trip for Drew's school in May! ;)
-October we found out we are expecting a little girl and we couldn't be more excited. Luke already gives his baby sister kisses and asks about her. Not sure if he really gets it, but he seems to, somewhat.
-We spent Thanksgiving with my family in St. George and it was a great weekend other than my pre-term labor starting. Since then I have been on a med to slow contractions and it's slowly progressing, but the key word there is SLOWLY. We are keeping a close eye on baby and my uterus. ;)
-Last week we returned from a week-long post-holiday get away (haha) to Washington. Kelsea (Drew's brother's wife) is also pregnant, about 15 weeks and on top of her morning sickness, she had bronchitis. So unfortunately we didn't party as hard as we usually do. ;) But we got plenty of Taco Time in....(seriously I think we ate there 5 times..because I LOVE it, especially when I'm pregnant, and we don't have one here.) and we saw Les Mis and played games and relaxed! It was a good break.
I have high hopes for 2013, as I do every year. And because I'm very blessed with all my loved ones and my job and a new little one on the way, I know it's going to be amazing!
January 8, 2013
December 20, 2012
25 weeks!
This pregnancy has been extremely different than Luke's. First of all the hyperemesis (extreme morning sickness/vomitting), then something called diastasis pubis symphysis (pressure and pain in my pubic bone/pelvis, making it hard to move while laying down or stepping up stairs..etc.), pre-term contractions starting at 23 weeks, and yesterday came two new diagnosis'. Polyhydramnios and a shortened cervix. Polyhydramnios means excess amniotic fluid which isn't too worrisome at this point. It just doesn't help with the pressure and the contractions. (And is also the reason I look 35 weeks when I'm only 25...atleast I have an excuse ;). But because I started contracting so early and have so much fluid, my cervix has begun to shorten much too soon. Before 25 weeks this isn't a problem because they can put a stitch on your cervix to keep it closed until it's time to deliver. However, at 25 weeks and beyond, it's too late for the stitch and the only option to keeping it closed is 1st, medication (which is what we are trying now), and 2nd, bed rest. Strict bed rest.
I don't know what I'll do if it comes to that so please pray that my cervix cooperates with the medication. It's basically just a pill to help stop contractions that I take every 6 hours. It was actually pretty cool to see my body in action during the ultrasound. When I wasn't contracting, my cervix was normal and long, but when a contraction would come, it would almost shorten to half the size and looked SO short.
The good news is, baby girl is doing great and looking so cute! And luckily, Drew and I both have two weeks off starting tomorrow, so we will be relaxing as much as possible before my next appointment in 2 weeks. Luckily I work for my doc, and when I'm at work I feel extra cared for because everyone knows what's going on and wants to help me avoid bed rest or pre term delivery.
Luke seems to understand where his baby sister is and has already named her. Haha, luckily it's a name we like and is in our top three so if we happen to choose it, he's in luck! But we'll see. He's almost completely potty trained with only a few accidents here and there, which we don't worry about too much. He is starting to become more terrible two-ish. His attitude has changed drastically from my sweet little man. He yells "NO!" and orders around a lot. But we are working on it.
Today is also our 5 year anniversary of getting engaged. I can't believe it's already been 5 years but I am more in love with Drew today than ever before. He is such an amazing man. He takes care of us like nobody else could and through this crazy pregnancy, has been a saint. I feel like all I do is lay on the couch and complain and the poor man just paints my nails, and massages me, and tells me he is sorry. I can't thank my Heavenly Father enough for bringing him into my life, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have him.
Here is baby girl's precious profile!
We are excited to be spending Christmas here in Vegas. The day after Christmas, I have to be monitored for contractions at my office and if everything looks okay we are flying to Washington to visit Drew's grandparents and brother/sister-in-law. After Washington we plan on driving to Utah for about the 5 days left of our Christmas break. But it all depends on my appointment and how Washington goes. Cross your fingers and pray for us because I'm missing Heber lots.
I don't know what I'll do if it comes to that so please pray that my cervix cooperates with the medication. It's basically just a pill to help stop contractions that I take every 6 hours. It was actually pretty cool to see my body in action during the ultrasound. When I wasn't contracting, my cervix was normal and long, but when a contraction would come, it would almost shorten to half the size and looked SO short.
The good news is, baby girl is doing great and looking so cute! And luckily, Drew and I both have two weeks off starting tomorrow, so we will be relaxing as much as possible before my next appointment in 2 weeks. Luckily I work for my doc, and when I'm at work I feel extra cared for because everyone knows what's going on and wants to help me avoid bed rest or pre term delivery.
Luke seems to understand where his baby sister is and has already named her. Haha, luckily it's a name we like and is in our top three so if we happen to choose it, he's in luck! But we'll see. He's almost completely potty trained with only a few accidents here and there, which we don't worry about too much. He is starting to become more terrible two-ish. His attitude has changed drastically from my sweet little man. He yells "NO!" and orders around a lot. But we are working on it.
Today is also our 5 year anniversary of getting engaged. I can't believe it's already been 5 years but I am more in love with Drew today than ever before. He is such an amazing man. He takes care of us like nobody else could and through this crazy pregnancy, has been a saint. I feel like all I do is lay on the couch and complain and the poor man just paints my nails, and massages me, and tells me he is sorry. I can't thank my Heavenly Father enough for bringing him into my life, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have him.
Long legs. Don't know where she got those?!
Long toes too. Crazy.
I love this one of her nose and lips. So cute.
Here are some pics from our Christmas card this year :)
And here is a little view of what our house looks like this Christmas. There are so many more decorations because we accumulated lots from friends and sales last year. It's fun to have so many decorations! I even got my own barbie tree this year :)
November 14, 2012
Little Letters
My friend Alyse did these "mini letters" on her blog, and a couple others have done them. I think it's really cute and a good way of blogging about multiple things at once. Here are my feelings for the day in little letter form. :) Thanks for letting me copy Lys. :)
Dear Drew,
You are amazing. I don't know another human being on earth who would put up with my pregnancy whining the way you do. Rubbing my back every night, bringing me ice water or whatever I feel like eating, and telling me you love me multiple times a day are just a few of the things you do that mean more to me than you'll ever know. I'm so lucky I found you, and that I get to keep you forever!
Dear Luke,
We are on our 3rd day of potty training and you are doing SOO good! You had four accidents the first day, three yesterday, and...wait for it....ZERO today. You caught on a lot faster than I thought you would and now I'm just looking forward to you telling me you have to go and going yourself. I have to say it's been better than I thought, and I hope we both continue to have patience with one another as we continue! You are my big boy and though you still like to cuddle and give kisses, I see you changing every day. Keep going potty like a big boy, but slow down a little in other areas! ;)
Dear Heber,
I miss you like crazy. People are posting pics of all your snow and beautiful mountains. Though a lot of them complain about the cold weather and feet of snow in mid-November, my heart hurts when I see those pics because it's been FAR TOO LONG since I've seen you in person. Sure, maybe I can live without living in your snow, but your beauty and small-town feel out-weigh the cold months in my opinion. I'm hoping we get up to see you around Christmas time. Even if only for a few days. I just need a Heber fix, major.
Dear family,
I can't wait to see you all next week! It'll be fun to have every single person (well besides Gav) at the St. George house! We'll be nice and cozy and have plenty of time to talk and play. I love family time!!
Dear baby girl,
Your movements are getting stronger and stronger every day and feeling you is such an amazing thing. I remember loving it with Luke and feeling a connection with him from the very beginning, but this time is a little different because I KNOW how much I love him now. I think since my love grew and grew with him, and I saw how amazing he was when he was actually here, my love for you is more now. I know the blessing you will be when you arrive and how much your daddy, brother and I will love you. I felt one BIG kick last night that I could feel on the outside and it got me excited that you are big enough to do that. 20 weeks today! Half way there and can't wait for the next 20 til I hold you in my arms. Keep growing healthy and strong!
Dear blog,
I'm sorry for my lack in pictures and posts. I will try harder.
Love,
Kylie
Dear Drew,
You are amazing. I don't know another human being on earth who would put up with my pregnancy whining the way you do. Rubbing my back every night, bringing me ice water or whatever I feel like eating, and telling me you love me multiple times a day are just a few of the things you do that mean more to me than you'll ever know. I'm so lucky I found you, and that I get to keep you forever!
Dear Luke,
We are on our 3rd day of potty training and you are doing SOO good! You had four accidents the first day, three yesterday, and...wait for it....ZERO today. You caught on a lot faster than I thought you would and now I'm just looking forward to you telling me you have to go and going yourself. I have to say it's been better than I thought, and I hope we both continue to have patience with one another as we continue! You are my big boy and though you still like to cuddle and give kisses, I see you changing every day. Keep going potty like a big boy, but slow down a little in other areas! ;)
Dear Heber,
I miss you like crazy. People are posting pics of all your snow and beautiful mountains. Though a lot of them complain about the cold weather and feet of snow in mid-November, my heart hurts when I see those pics because it's been FAR TOO LONG since I've seen you in person. Sure, maybe I can live without living in your snow, but your beauty and small-town feel out-weigh the cold months in my opinion. I'm hoping we get up to see you around Christmas time. Even if only for a few days. I just need a Heber fix, major.
Dear family,
I can't wait to see you all next week! It'll be fun to have every single person (well besides Gav) at the St. George house! We'll be nice and cozy and have plenty of time to talk and play. I love family time!!
Dear baby girl,
Your movements are getting stronger and stronger every day and feeling you is such an amazing thing. I remember loving it with Luke and feeling a connection with him from the very beginning, but this time is a little different because I KNOW how much I love him now. I think since my love grew and grew with him, and I saw how amazing he was when he was actually here, my love for you is more now. I know the blessing you will be when you arrive and how much your daddy, brother and I will love you. I felt one BIG kick last night that I could feel on the outside and it got me excited that you are big enough to do that. 20 weeks today! Half way there and can't wait for the next 20 til I hold you in my arms. Keep growing healthy and strong!
Dear blog,
I'm sorry for my lack in pictures and posts. I will try harder.
Love,
Kylie
November 5, 2012
Halloween!
Luke was so ready for Halloween for the whole month of October. I'm actually surprised the month went by so fast with Luke talking about Halloween every.single.day. But it did! It totally flew by. We had Drew's annual Halloween Carnival the week before Halloween which is always super fun and means Luke gets to wear his costume twice. He loved being Woody and saying, "Howdy! Trick or Treat!". Drew dressed up as Buzz both at the carnival and on Halloween to take Luke around the neighborhood. We had Drew's mom and sisters over for chili and cupcakes before trick or treating. It was a fun night! Now all we hear about is "Ho-ho coming" and "Jake toy from HoHo". (Luke saw a Jake and the Neverland Pirates ship on TV and we told him maybe Santa will bring it.) He sure loves parties, decorations, and all types of celebrating. (Like his dad!) I swear we should start an event planning business that Luke can help us with as he grows up too. Here are some Halloween pics!
Making "halloween cake"!
Luke and his buddy Troy at the carnival
Luke and Logan
Making "halloween cake"!
On Halloween ready for Trick or Treating. He is saying "HOWDY!" here.
I thought this was cute :)
Carving pumpkins!
From blue to pink!
We found out a couple weeks ago we are having a GIRL! We are so excited to even out the playing field at our house. Drew keeps saying I have no idea what I'm getting myself into. (Like I wasn't a teenage girl at one point...) But I know he is so excited to spoil her. Since I work at a perinatal office, a lot of my sonographer friends would say "Let's go take a peek!" a couple times throughout the beginning of my pregnancy to see if they could take guesses. From 10 weeks on they all guessed girl, so we weren't EXTREMELY surprised when it was confirmed, but excited for sure! The name thing is going to be challenging though, because we can't seem to agree on even ONE. So any suggestions or ideas, send em our way. :)
Here is how we announced it to family/friends!
This pregnancy has been completely different from Luke's. A lot of people say it's because this one is a girl, but I hear from everyone that every pregnancy is different regardless of gender. So whether it's because she's a she, or just a terror, I'm not sure. :) I'm not sure if I just don't remember the minor aches and pains I had with Luke or if I just didn't have them. With this one, I am completely done with the day by 5. My back hurts, my legs hurt, my head hurts, and it hurts to roll from side to side. Part of it might be that I'm working part time while having a full time job as a mom of a crazy toddler. (Actually, that might be all of it..haha).
Another thing I am worried about is gaining back all the weight I lost this spring! I lost 25 lbs from January to April, and I'm trying my best to gain this pregnancy weight slowly, but I'm super paranoid. Poor Drew has to put up with my complaining every day, but he is such an amazing daddy and husband. I am lucky to have him.
Month 29
Dear Luke:
I have been meaning to write a letter for weeks and I just can't seem to get into it again. It's really bothering me because I feel like I'm forgetting important things (or will forget them if I don't write them here). The other night Daddy and I were talking in bed and laughing at some of the things you had said or did that day. Dad said, "You really need to blog." That was the last thing on my mind but he is right! I never want to forget a single funny moment or memory that our sweet boy gives us, and the only way to be sure of that is documenting them! You are talking so much and are just so full of energy every time we turn around you are dancing, jumping, yelling, singing, making some funny or weird facial expression, etc. A couple funny stories:
-We were shopping the other day for a couple things at a Halloween store for our annual Murder Mystery party. (yay!) and the new Train song came on the radio (50 Ways To Say Goodbye). Out of the blue I heard you singing, "Help me, help me....nananana light na na na goodbye." It's so funny to me how you pick up on things even when we have no hand in the matter.
-A couple weeks ago we finished reading your bedtime stories and you looked at me very seriously, held up your little pointer finger, burrowed your eyebrows and said, "One more!" It was very cute at the time even though you kept arguing with us for one more. NOW it's not as cute and is kind of becoming a problem because you'll ask to do something "One more time" before you have even been given permission to do it once. We were at Target and you stood up in the cart and said "Jump?" And I said "No jumping!" and you said, "One more time!" Again very seriously. It's hard not to laugh at times like that but you cute little dude sure know how to manipulate.
-You were obsessed with all things Halloween. Our neighbors go all out on decorating their yards and houses. They have big blow up pumpkins, witches, cats, etc. Every single day you wake up asking to go see the blow up things or pumpkins. You love driving around just looking at them. And if we go to any store that has pumpkins your day is made. You absolutely loved the pumpkin patch. We took you a couple of weeks ago and you loved it. You could have stayed in the jump house for days. It took Daddy a little while to convince you to go down the huge blow up slide, but once you did, you wanted to "One more time!"
-Our favorite thing you have started doing is calling Daddy, Drew. Haha. Forget about daddy. If you need something you call, "Drew!" from the other room. I guess we should probably start teaching you that isn't proper "respect" but it's too dang cute for the time being.
Our lives have been really busy as daddy has started his Masters and is gone Monday and Wednesday nights from 5-8, and Saturday mornings from 8-3. :( It's a huge adjustment but getting one on one time with you has been fun. This pregnancy is so much different having a crazy toddler to care for, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I am thankful more and more for you every single day, little buddy. You light up our world and every day is a new adventure. We watched a bunch of old videos of you last night from you under your jaundice lights to dancing around in the living room and everything in between. Can't believe you will be 2 and a half this month. So crazy. Not a baby anymore that's for sure! But that's okay because we'll have one of those around here soon enough. I just hope we can get you potty trained and sleeping better before that day! Love you little man.
Mom
I have been meaning to write a letter for weeks and I just can't seem to get into it again. It's really bothering me because I feel like I'm forgetting important things (or will forget them if I don't write them here). The other night Daddy and I were talking in bed and laughing at some of the things you had said or did that day. Dad said, "You really need to blog." That was the last thing on my mind but he is right! I never want to forget a single funny moment or memory that our sweet boy gives us, and the only way to be sure of that is documenting them! You are talking so much and are just so full of energy every time we turn around you are dancing, jumping, yelling, singing, making some funny or weird facial expression, etc. A couple funny stories:
-We were shopping the other day for a couple things at a Halloween store for our annual Murder Mystery party. (yay!) and the new Train song came on the radio (50 Ways To Say Goodbye). Out of the blue I heard you singing, "Help me, help me....nananana light na na na goodbye." It's so funny to me how you pick up on things even when we have no hand in the matter.
-A couple weeks ago we finished reading your bedtime stories and you looked at me very seriously, held up your little pointer finger, burrowed your eyebrows and said, "One more!" It was very cute at the time even though you kept arguing with us for one more. NOW it's not as cute and is kind of becoming a problem because you'll ask to do something "One more time" before you have even been given permission to do it once. We were at Target and you stood up in the cart and said "Jump?" And I said "No jumping!" and you said, "One more time!" Again very seriously. It's hard not to laugh at times like that but you cute little dude sure know how to manipulate.
-You were obsessed with all things Halloween. Our neighbors go all out on decorating their yards and houses. They have big blow up pumpkins, witches, cats, etc. Every single day you wake up asking to go see the blow up things or pumpkins. You love driving around just looking at them. And if we go to any store that has pumpkins your day is made. You absolutely loved the pumpkin patch. We took you a couple of weeks ago and you loved it. You could have stayed in the jump house for days. It took Daddy a little while to convince you to go down the huge blow up slide, but once you did, you wanted to "One more time!"
-Our favorite thing you have started doing is calling Daddy, Drew. Haha. Forget about daddy. If you need something you call, "Drew!" from the other room. I guess we should probably start teaching you that isn't proper "respect" but it's too dang cute for the time being.
Our lives have been really busy as daddy has started his Masters and is gone Monday and Wednesday nights from 5-8, and Saturday mornings from 8-3. :( It's a huge adjustment but getting one on one time with you has been fun. This pregnancy is so much different having a crazy toddler to care for, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I am thankful more and more for you every single day, little buddy. You light up our world and every day is a new adventure. We watched a bunch of old videos of you last night from you under your jaundice lights to dancing around in the living room and everything in between. Can't believe you will be 2 and a half this month. So crazy. Not a baby anymore that's for sure! But that's okay because we'll have one of those around here soon enough. I just hope we can get you potty trained and sleeping better before that day! Love you little man.
Mom
September 12, 2012
My new BFF/arch nemesis
So this time I really have a good excuse for not blogging. I've been a little busy with my new bff. Or my new arch nemesis. We have a love hate relationship. Here he is:
Not who you were expecting? Well let me explain. I've held off on introducing him to you because well,
I'M PREGNANT!
And the reason I have him is due to that. Posting about him or posting about how sick I've been would give away that tiny detail. :)
I am due April 3rd, I am 11 weeks today, and I have been more sick than I ever thought possible. I wasn't this bad with Luke, so this is kind of new to me.
This little guy is a zofran pump. It's basically a pump that controls a syringe full of zofran (anti-nausea medication) so that I get a constant supply of it 24/7. The pills weren't working their magic like they did with Luke's pregnancy, so this was the only option so I could avoid hospitalization/iv fluids. I've already had to get fluids 3 times with the pump, so without it, I would be much worse off. It's really not that bad except for having to poke myself every day. The sites where the catheter goes get pretty lumpy and sore, so I change it every day to a new spot. The good news is, I am getting better each day! I even took my pump off a couple days this week to test how bad I got, and it wasn't too bad. So I'm hoping it's gone for good soon.
We are going to Disneyland this weekend with my family, and I am going to bring the pump but not wear it and just see how I do.
Drew has been a saint through it all because I really haven't been able to do anything for myself or for Luke in the evenings. From 3 pm until bed time all I can do is lay on the couch and whine. My poor hubby and toddler. It's really hard to stay positive and see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I know it will pass and I will be so happy with the result. We couldn't be happier to be bringing another blessing into our lives! We will probably be able to get at least a good guess on gender in a couple weeks. Working at a perinatal office with expert sonographers helps when you're pregnant! ;)
Anyway, I have a lot of catching up and posting to do! And now that I'm feeling a little better, I plan on doing just that. Heres to getting better soon so I can celebrate how happy we are!
Not who you were expecting? Well let me explain. I've held off on introducing him to you because well,
I'M PREGNANT!
And the reason I have him is due to that. Posting about him or posting about how sick I've been would give away that tiny detail. :)
I am due April 3rd, I am 11 weeks today, and I have been more sick than I ever thought possible. I wasn't this bad with Luke, so this is kind of new to me.
This little guy is a zofran pump. It's basically a pump that controls a syringe full of zofran (anti-nausea medication) so that I get a constant supply of it 24/7. The pills weren't working their magic like they did with Luke's pregnancy, so this was the only option so I could avoid hospitalization/iv fluids. I've already had to get fluids 3 times with the pump, so without it, I would be much worse off. It's really not that bad except for having to poke myself every day. The sites where the catheter goes get pretty lumpy and sore, so I change it every day to a new spot. The good news is, I am getting better each day! I even took my pump off a couple days this week to test how bad I got, and it wasn't too bad. So I'm hoping it's gone for good soon.
We are going to Disneyland this weekend with my family, and I am going to bring the pump but not wear it and just see how I do.
Drew has been a saint through it all because I really haven't been able to do anything for myself or for Luke in the evenings. From 3 pm until bed time all I can do is lay on the couch and whine. My poor hubby and toddler. It's really hard to stay positive and see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I know it will pass and I will be so happy with the result. We couldn't be happier to be bringing another blessing into our lives! We will probably be able to get at least a good guess on gender in a couple weeks. Working at a perinatal office with expert sonographers helps when you're pregnant! ;)
Anyway, I have a lot of catching up and posting to do! And now that I'm feeling a little better, I plan on doing just that. Heres to getting better soon so I can celebrate how happy we are!
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