Wednesday, July 22, 2009

You could drive a person crazy.




So Benjamin and I made it to Los Angeles safely. We got in at 4 am Sunday morning. We did still manage to make it to sacrament meeting.
Any who its been an interesting couple days Scott came over yesterday to see Benjamin. So when it comes to Scott I feel like he doesn't really listen to me when I talk to him about things so yesterday I felt he needed to learn how to be a dad on his own. I asked him to give Benjamin a bath and I suggested the bath tub.. Scott suggested the kitchen sink. I knew the sink would not work out but I let Scott learn that on his own. So I cleaned the sink out and filled it with water.. he gets Benjamin undressed and puts him in the water baby cries.. He cries because only half his body is in the water so hes cold. So I fill the bath tub with water and the bath from then on goes smoothly. After the bath Scott puts the diaper on backwards.. I thought it was funny but in Scott's defense I don't think he has ever put a diaper on before or given a baby a bath.. To most women its just common sense or an instinct when it comes to our children but with men I think its something they learn how to do..

Formula is seriously my best friend right now. When I was only doing Breast milk I was pumping every two hours and I felt like I wasn't making enough milk because he was so cranky and hungry all the time. Now that I do breast milk and formula hes happy and content. And now I'm not a 2 hour time frame.

We just spent two days at Disneyland with my Uncle Carl and his family. It was so much fun. When he was awake Benjamin was soo good. He just sat and watched everything around him. Aunt Susan and Uncle Carl just loved Benjamin, they would take him so I could go on the rides with the boys.





Jett and Jade came back from camp yesterday so now I have to actually work. The next few weeks are gonna a little hectic.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The last two months




Benjamin came into my life on April 24th 2009. He was born at Kaiser in Roseville Ca at 5:47am. He was 6 pounds 7 ounces and 20 inches long.

Funny story- I had the Missionaries over for a lesson and my water broke.. I was sitting there listing to Elder Pond talk, when it felt like I was peeing my pants I tried to contract the muscle that stops your pee but it wouldn't stop coming out. So I ran up stairs and yelled for my mom. She told me to push on my stomach and see if more water keeps coming out. Sure enough it wouldn't stop so my mom confirmed what i thought was happening and she said we had to get to the hospital.. I yelled, "I cant go to the hospital I'm not ready to have the baby!" luckily Brit was there to help me get stuff together.. My dad and the missionaries gave me a blessing to help put my mind and heart at ease. Finally we were on our way to the hospital. I sent out a massive text to anyone i thought would care lol. The Missionaries later told me that they put my water breaking story in there journals and letters home that week.LOL.
When i finally got to the hospital the nurse asked me why i was there and i said hello I'm having a baby. DUH. So lets see my water broke at 7pm, contractions started at 9pm, epidural at 130am and Benjamin finally graced us with his presence at 5:47am. Gma Turley and Mom were up front and personal helping cheer me on. Shelby and Brit were more on the side lines cheering me on. Terri, Lauren, Kelley, and Scott were out in the waiting room the whole time.
I was in the hospital Thursday- Sunday, They wouldn't let me leave because i had to have a catheter the whole time cause i was so swollen (gross!) I didn't take a shower until Sunday but since it was so long since i had one it was probably the best 12 minutes of the last couple days.
Mom Stayed 90% of the time with me in the Hospital which was great she was a HUGE help. Amanda also drove up right away from Los Angeles so she could meet her new favorite nephew. Amanda went to a lot of the doctor apts and saw little baby kicking and his heart beat so she loved him from the start.

So finally we get home.. the next couple weeks were a blur... Nursing is NOT easy. Let me tell you. I saw 4 different lactation consultants, I bought a boppie and my breast friend (nursing pillows), I tried all diffrerent positions and he just wouldnt latch on.. so he would cry and I would cry it was awful. Pumping is ALOT easier. Luckily now he will nurse.
Everywhere i went all i heard was OMG he has so much hair.. Seriously everyone and there mother would say that to me, And they still do. Living back at home with my parents is different. Its a big help to live in a house full of people..


Baby Blessing- It was beautiful. My dad performed the blessing, the missionaries, the gpa's, uncle Seth, Jordon and Paul were in the circle. I of course cried. We had a party after at my parents house. My Mom put a lot of time and effort into the food and it was delicious!!



Anyways- I decided to get Benjamin Vaccinated with only the DTaP shot. That is the one that I feel he needs right away the other ones can wait until hes older. As you can see it set up alot of controversy on FB. Its funny what people think they know. I did research, as well as talk to moms who have done vacs and have not done vacs. To each is own right. Possibly before he goes to school he will get the other ones.

I need to go to bed now but I plan on writing another blog about the other men in my life.... Benjamin and I are moving to Los Angeles in a couple days ill keep you guys updated.. Sorry for the random ness of the blog.. after 12am I get delusional :) LOVE YOU AND GOOD NIGHT