Something to CeLeBrAtE

The weather has been really nice so my Dad finally opened the pool and this little boy couldn't be happier. Most of the time he somehow gets out wearing his swimmer, but nobody is complaining about seeing these cute buns!

Mike is apparently really talented, he can launch a child in the air and give the thumbs up to the camera at the same time.
The other thing we celebrated this week is making it to 30 weeks! I love going to the Doctors because I get to get out of the house and feel normal for a few hours. Also today I realized Mike and I have gained about the same amount of weight throughout this pregnancy... his isn't as noticeable but it makes me feel good that I will have an exercise buddy once this little gal comes out my belly.
The doctor said I can change the location of my bed resting to our lake cabin next week. I'm so so so excited, even though I will be doing the exact same thing and I won't be able to tube, wakeboard, or really any of the usual lake activities. However, I will be able to watch my family from afar and that is pretty exciting to a girl who gets up to pee every twenty minutes and then returns to the same old bed to watch TV or Read. So wish me luck in my new location!

5 things that have kept me sane so far.

1. These cute boys coming to see me and just flat out entertain me.

2. My new little nephew Bentley. I was so happy they blessed him at our house so I could be there for that special little day for him.

3. I love that is has been really rainy lately because a. I'm stuck in a bed and b. it makes the view from my bed quite enjoyable.

4. My Mom and sister Tia share the same birthday and that makes for grand party. We played some games, got party favors, and had some really delicious food. Mike helped Lucas act out his cards and to our surprise Lucas got really into it and helped his team win the game.

5. My cubby little Carter. We were going through some baby girl clothes and this little boy insisted on putting on zebra leggings, and then once he saw the tutu he needed that on too. Of course we didn't object. It's probably really good that i'm having a girl just for my sister's boys sake.

Oh and this is just a side note but after being in the hospital and being pumped full of Magnesium Sulfate, I love my life in bed at home! 4weeks down and who knows how many more to go, but thanks to my Mom and Mike they have made my stay in their little "hospital" pretty darn nice.

Grateful

I feel so grateful and loved. Mike and I just can't believe how lucky we are to have such wonderful family and friends, we really felt their love and support on sunday as they fasted for our little girl. Thank you to all of you. Heavenly Father is really looking over our little family and we are so blessed each day that our little girl stays in my tummy. He has let us know that when we put our complete trust and faith in him he WILL take care of us. No matter what happens next in this pregnacy, he will bless our family in a way that will be best for us. I had another doctors appointment today, my cervix is still way too short and we are still at a very high risk of delivering too early. Doc said nothing new or encouraging, in fact I displayed the usual bout of tears. We are in fact grateful, though because each day is so important for her to grow and develop and we are lucky to have her at this point in our lives. This is definitely our hardest trial yet, but Heavenly Father is making it a peaceful experience by allowing angels to be in our lives... and when I say angels I mean our friends and family. Sorry I am just blabbing away but I just thought I should vocalize my gratitude for this trial in our life and thank my Heavenly Father for what he has given me and my family.

Bed Sores...

It's only day two of my bed rest life and I think I am already getting BED SORES. I thought that only old people get those, apparently I need to hire a maid to flip me over more often. I'm only allowed to get up to use the restroom so I take full advantage of that potty time to give my body a breather from the sheets. See this lady has the right idea... I will browse the internet today in my spare time and see if I can get me one of these medical robots on sale!

Introducing...

Mr. & Mrs. Rees! Lindley & Steve got married right before we left for Spokane, we couldn't be more happy for them. The little Rees family is now complete... except for the little ones, which I'm sure they will just start popping out. No rush Steve & Lindley... but our little girl would like to a friend to play with.

Love.

19 Wks + A new addition!

This is mainly just for my records, thinking it would be a fun little thing to look back on. This week Mike finally felt our little girl kick, she is very polite about it. She usually kicks right before we go to bed just to say nighty night and of course that she is excited to meet us ( hopefully that is really true, I just think happy thoughts. We are kind of crazy people and I wouldn't be surprised if she liked my belly better than being with us.) It's been almost four weeks since we last saw her on an ultra sound and can't wait till we move to Spokane and see how much she has grown at my next appointment! I love her so so much and the past couple of weeks I have been so happy and grateful for what Heavenly Father has blessed our little family with.

Also..... Bentley Mark Hainsworth has ARRIVED!!!

I can't wait to hold this little bundle of joy. For being a week over due he was way tiny, just barely 6lbs.! I'm so happy for Becky and Nathan, it seemed like he was never going to come out, but he's here and has made our family very very happy!