Happy Easter!

Better late than never! We had such a great Easter this year. I wasn't very happy about how early it arrived but oh well the baby and I got some alone time while everyone went off to church! Saturday morning Jason took the girls to Traceys ward Easter egg hunt. The Easter bunny was there and Emmie of course liked him but Ava wasn't so sure. Jason said she wouldn't even step in for a quick picture! Then Saturday evening we colored Easter eggs and got ready for the big day. It seems like the more kids you have the later you stay up trying to get prepared! My husband of course got to bed at a decent hour while I got to stay up! I guess you always try to do the same little traditions that you grew up with and I am beginning to wonder if he had any!!!! He definitely has his good qualities but playing the bunny isn't one of them! Sunday morning came fast and we had Grandma Cindy over and our friend David for breakfast. The kids found their eggs and baskets and then I got them all ready for church. Emmies primary class had the sharing time in primary and her amazing teacher used her in the lesson that was on the atonement. Jason said that he was touched and felt the spirit so strong. I was so sad that I had to miss out. One of the down falls to having a baby that close to Easter! After church, we went over to my sisters for Easter dinner and our 3rd easter egg hunt! The kids always have so much fun together! We missed some of my family that didn't make it down but we hope they come next year! Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. This year was extra special because I was blessed to have my new baby here! We hope you all had a great Easter and were able to reflect on our Saviour!
Saturday morning with the Easter bunny!
Emmie and her cousins! They are always so good at helping her.
The 2 amigos! Sophie and Ava hunting for eggs.
Ava coloring her glitter eggs for the bunny!
Dad helping Em bug with her eggs!
Dad, Em and Elsie! Emmie loves when Elsie sits on her lap!
My 3 girlies!
Sunday morning ready to go hunting!
Emmie and her basket
Ava and her basket

Jason and the girls


Jason and ElsieEmmie and Ava
Emmie didn't make it to the last hunt!
Ava still going strong!

Elsie's Bath time!

      

     We have been having so much fun with our sweet daughter. I think Ava is having as much fun as me! We bathed her for the first time and Ava wanted to be hands on ALL BY HERSELF! During her bath I went and got her clothes to put on and My little 4 yr old had beat me to it. She laid out her whole outfit with lotion and all. I thought it was so cute so I took a picture! I am so grateful that both my girls are adjusting well to their new little sister. We have seen a little attitude with Ava but nothing that can't be fixed! Elsie has been such a sweet baby. I prayed for a mellow baby and knock on wood... I got one! She wakes up once in the night. She is such a sweet spirit and we are so glad she finally made it into our home! I want to freeze the time because they grow up so fast! 

                          Elsies first bath! She loved it!
                 Ava being big sister was having so much fun!!
                                     Q-tips and all!
                            My 3 little princesses!
                             Elsie loving on her sister
    

She's Arrived!

My sweet little Elsie Rose was born March 14, 2008 at 3:14 a.m. What a miracle! I haven't been able to take my hands off of her!

Tuesday the 12th we went back into the perinatologist which is who we originally saw due to being high risk and they were able to take us because they had seen me prior in the pregnancy. I originally didn't want to go to them because it was a large practice and you never know which doctor you were going to see. Being that I was over 40 weeks it didn't really matter! Our new Dr. had us go into the hospital the next day to break my water. I really liked the Dr. because she was very sweet and she was a woman! She started me on pitocin at 1 p.m. and broke my water at 3 p.m. I started contracting pretty good and I got my epidural around 6. At 9:00 my doctor had come in and told me that she was leaving and that there was another Dr. there that was going to take care of me. I thought, "AGAIN?" For crying out loud how many doctors am I going to go through to get this baby. Sure enough... the ULTIMATE answer to our prayers, Dr. Wilson. He is an OB that is amazing and covers for the perinatologist. Such an awesome and calm doctor. He used to be our home teacher a couple years ago and we were so relieved. He helped me have the delivery I always wanted and felt deserved. It was a long labor and I pushed for 2 hours but he understood what I wanted and helped me safely achieve it. I came close to having a c-section but I was able to push her out. I am so grateful for a good calm doctor and nurses. I know that the Lord was watching out for me and my daughter. I never knew why it was so impossible for me to go into labor. Castor oil worked the first time on both of my other girls and with Ava I was 5 days early. I had taken castor oil 5 times with this baby and it didn't do a thing. I finally found the answer we had been looking for! Elsie was waiting for a Dr. that gave her and I the best care and now I still have my uterus! I did have some bleeding after the delivery and I was on watch for a transfusion but they got it under control with medication and I didn't end up having any other surgeries to stop the bleeding. What a relief that it took so long to get the right doctor for my situation. I am so grateful for all of my family that helped us through it and were by our sides. She weighed 7 lbs 1 oz. 20.5 inches. I think there was a reason she was smaller! What an emotional night. We love her so much and are so grateful for a "normal" experience. She is such a sweet spirit and so worth the LONG wait!                          Jason and I after epidural! Happy!
                               She finally made it!
She had a 6 inch scratch on her head from the birth canal. OUCH!
Dr. Wilson and our sweet nurse! The answer to our prayers

                                 Our precious ANGEL!

                               Dad and Elsie 1 day old!
                            Mom and Elsie day 1. 

She has her Dads big feet and hands! They look exactly the same in her ultrasound!
Proud sister Ava who thinks this is her new doll!
Biggest sister Emmie whos not so sure about Elsie sharing the same bed as her and mom!

NO BABY YET!!!

So... this is getting funny! I am FINALLY laughing at the situation and am hoping to post a baby picture next! Still have not seen my little princess! Went to my Dr. appt monday morning (shocked that I had still not gone into labor) and my Dr. rushed me to the hospital to break my water. He said I was at 4cm and ready to go. My Dr. Said he would meet us over at the hospital asap and break my water and said I didn't have time to go home and get my stuff. Needless to say.... he didn't show up until 8 p.m. I had gotten my iv's and even banked my blood in case of an emergency. He checked me at 8 and said he couldn't break my water because the babys head was too high. To make a LONG STORY short... I think somebody was watching over me and my baby. I could go into detail of everything that happened if my blog was private but it's not. So.. I got rid of my Dr. that I think is losing his mind and hired a new one today! Who wants to hire a NEW Dr at almost 41 weeks? Not me! I feel good though and think that it's for the better. I WILL NOT let somebody treat me and my delivery like we are a number. I do think doctors are great but I think you have to filter them and do your homework. It seems like I always get the shaft when it comes to having babies! I guess I have to laugh! We will have a baby in the next couple days and I am anxiously waiting!
Oh, and my baby ticker is going backwards!

NOT WORKING!!!!

So.... I'm still here! It didn't work. No picture of Elsie! I am getting REALLY frustrated! I took castor oil thursday night and I contracted all night. Fell asleep and unfortunately woke up the next morning NOT contracting. I had an appointment at the hospital for them to check my amniotic fluid level. It of course looked fine so they sent me home. I thought they for sure would help me out and start my labor back up. NOPE! Decided to try again on Friday night. Couldn't sleep all night. Contractions were every 3-4 minutes apart and were uncomfortable. I was trying to make it to 4 am before we called Jasons mom to come over and watch the girls. I called Carrie to ask her what to do and she advised me to not get in the bath because it possibly would take the contractions away. Me, going against her advice decided to get in because they were painful. Got out at 2:30 am. Laid on bed with pen and paper and clock. Fell asleep! Woke up at 4:30 am. Still contracting but not as hard. I thought, "maybe she was right, it kind of took them away." But i was still contracting hard enough to be uncomfortable and not able to sleep. Got in the shower to wash hair, blew it out so I didn't look like a total mess while I was pushing! Gathering all my stuff and placing it by the front door. All the sudden.... they slow WAY down by 6 am. Went on a walk to try to get them to come back. Rubbed belly with olive oil and did other things that was suppose to start labor. NOTHING!!!!! My dad had decided to stay in town in order to be there for me so I really wanted this baby to come because I felt so bad that he was waiting around. I want her out too! So, on Saturday I told him to go back. I get a call from my Dr. saturday evening and he advised me to stay down and not encourage this labor because he got called on a family emergency OUT OF TOWN! WHAT???? So..... he will be back tomorrow morning. I am thinking about castor oil AGAIN tonight. Third time could be a charm? Any thoughts or ideas for me??? I'm just trying to avoid that c-section that he would like me to have. Feeling really nervous about that! She just needs to come naturally! I want to see what she looks like!

Ready or not!!!!

I know I have been such a FLAKE when it comes to the blogging thing. I have been so occupied trying to get prepared for this baby. I just realized a couple weeks ago that she really is coming! With all the ups and downs I have been in such denial that this little miracle was really happening. I went to the Dr. yesterday and I am dilated to a 2 but 90% effaced! I am getting so anxious to see my little girl but feeling VERY NERVOUS at the same time. I would love to just know the outcome of this whole delivery. I have taken castrol oil with my other 2 girls which worked so I guess..... HERE IT GOES!!!!! I am attempting it again tomorrow night. My dr. wants her out due to low amniotic fluid and I am not wanting a c-section because of what happened with Avas delivery. It feels like I have prayed my soul out! I know that our Heavenly Father has been watching out for us. I am so grateful to bring this sweet spirit into the world and for my children and husband to finally meet her. So, the next post you will see is of my little girl, Elsie!

Farewell to our dear Prophet

Our prophet for the past 12 years has passed away this evening. He was such an insipiring prophet and always full of quick wit and humor. I have always loved to listen to his words of counsel and will keep them close to my heart! I am sure he is enjoying his reunion with his sweetheart wife, Marjorie. He has dedicated his life to our church and was such an amazing leader. We will forever miss you and cherish you always! We love you!

Princess on Ice!!!

I couldn't figure out what to get Emmie for her bday. She is so hard to buy for, unless you are her therapist or teacher! She has loved whenever we take her to the Disney on Ice show, so I decided as a family we would go for her bday! Jason had a really bad attitude about it because he dislikes lots of crowds with screaming children everywhere! I don't know how I managed but I got FRONT row tickets for the regular price. I bought them the night before and I was contemplating on what "my high price" would be for front row. I lucked out because not only were they front row but they were front and center! Of course it took us a while to get down there because we had to go through the back stage due to the wheelchair. Once we got there my husband says," I will do this every year as long as we have these tickets again." And I thought I was high maintenance! The girls of course loved it because they could practically touch the princesses! During the first half Ava tried not to smile the whole time. As soon as she warmed up it was on! She hasn't stopped talking about wanting her bday in January so we can go again. She whined the whole way to the car because she didn't want it to end! It was so fun to go with just our little family! I highly recommend it to anyone with little girls!!!!! Something is wrong with my new camera. It's a piece.Cinderella is always a hit!
Mom and Ava
Dad and Em Bug


Ava and Daddy
Mom and Em
Sorry about the swollen face!!!! 5 more weeks! It's almost over!!!!