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