Nap Time

Baby J. seems to always be sleeping it's her #1 thing to do these days besides getting lots and lots of kisses from mommy & daddy. Today she was especially exhausted after a good poop & pee session. I'm having a hard time knowing she isn't going to stay this little forever. I just love everything about this girl, thank goodness for pictures.

Jane Olivia Rees

Our little Jane came to us August 13, 2010 and we couldn't be more in love with this little girl.

Pregnancy = Long

Labor = A Breeze

Motherhood = The best thing in the whole world!

Life with our little Jane just keeps getting better and better!

It was a bust.

So my change of scenery lasted oh about 4 days and then back to the hospital we go. We at least made it to the fireworks. I was so excited to share that with Mike because it is one of my favorite childhood memories. Going out on the boat and the fireworks going off right above our heads and feeling like they are going to fall right on you, I love it! So I guess it wasn't a complete bust but, the weather was awfully nice the day we went in and that made me not go so willingly. I do have good news I get to go to the first hour of church, and I can start getting up a little more. That means I get to take the sacrament, walk to the pool, get my own water, and shower more. At 35 weeks Doc says I get to be a normal pregnant lady... two more weeks! I cannot wait, my ribs are bruised and my legs turn purple when I walk, two weeks have never sounded so short and glorious to me!

Carter shared my same love for the fireworks, he obviously shares my same love for chocolate, hence his chocolate mustache.

33 wks... I didn't think I would make it this long to get this large, and to think I only get larger from here on out.

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!