I have been a bit busy the past two months and needless to say I have neglected my blog. The thought of updating is totally overwhelming so I'll give the quick version. In the last two months I delivered Molly almost five weeks early, Brigham started preschool, Mckell started dance, I started teaching dance again, Jeremy started a new job, I am directing my own cheer competitions, we played in a very intense croquet tournament, and of course the day to day craziness of life! It's amazing how adding one more kid to the mix can really make everything a lot busier!
I will say that I love being a mom to three. Molly fits right in with the rest of us and it feels like she's been here forever! I was a little nervous about having three since we are officially outnumbered now but surprisingly she has been my easiest adjustment.
Here is our baby story... Most of you know that we had been seeing a specialist for antibody issues. At 35 weeks Molly's numbers jumped up into the danger zone. Being that far along it is to dangerous to do a blood transfusion so they decided to deliver her. We did an amnio to see if her lungs were mature and to doctors surprise they were. We scheduled our c-section for the next morning. Everything happened so fast but I was able to remain calm =). I knew she would be ok and she was. Molly was a whopping 6lbs 9oz and 17 & 3/4 inches long. For being a preemie she was a good size. The delivery went well and I recovered great. Molly spent one day in the NICU to stabilize her blood sugar. She was able to come home with us which I am so grateful for. The first 5 or 6 weeks of her life she slept about 23 hours a day. The doctors said preemies can be sleepy but this seemed a little extreme. Slowly but surely she has started to wake up and can now stay awake for about an hour and a half! Molly loves to smile and her smiles always melt my heart. Molly's favorite time of night is after the kids go to bed. She just sits and smiles at me. I think she knows it's just the two of us and she enjoys every minute of it. Molly is ten weeks old today and weighs 9 lbs 6 oz. She is finally starting to get a little bit of fat her and I love that she is looking more like a baby and not a newborn. Molly is pretty content as long as she is fed and warm. She hates to be cold. HATES it! We got her newborn pictures done a little while ago and I will post them as soon as I get them back. The fabulous Skye Johansen took them and they are so adorable!
Although the last few months have been totally crazy I have learned a lot. I know that I absolutely love being a mom. The good, the bad and the ugly I love it all. I've learned that if I want to workout AND shower my day has to begin at five a.m. I've learned to roll with the punches. OK not totally or even close but I am slightly more easy going. I've learned a lot about patience, service and friendship. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and quite discouraged at times but I wouldn't change it for the world.
Oh yeah, I've also learned that the polygamists from the show "Sister Wives" live right by me!
Here are some pics of the last few months
Waiting to deliver!
She's here!
Can you believe how bruised she is?
The NICU
A bit of jaundice
Sleeping on the tramp with dad. They stayed up watching movies, playing the Wii and eating treats!
First day of preschool! He made his bag in class that day. I can't believe my little guy isn't so little anymore!
First day of dance! Mckell LOVES it! She has a wonderful teacher. I'll admit that I love watching Mckell as much as she loves taking class! We have a long expensive road ahead of us!
Two weeks old!
A fun afternoon in the canyon with friends
We wanted to get up in the mountains one more time before it got to cold so we went up AF Canyon for some good old fashioned tin foil dinners
Thinking about feeding the animals at Wheeler Farm
I am so glad we have some fun little friends to play with, it's so good to get out!
Eight weeks
Incredible right? The girls and I went and got our nails done. Thanks for getting us on the coveted list Haylie
Fun night at good old Trafalga with the Shipleys
Best part of FHE...The treats of course!
Waiting for dance
Halloween treats are the best! The kids loved making these fun mummys
Couples Halloween Party. So fun, thanks Jess, Jess and Les! Highlights of the night: t.p. plungers game and Jeremys dance moves. I haven't laughed that hard in forever! Love ya hun, your moves rocked my world!
Wife #1 always and forever
Sorry Jess and Britney, I didn't get pics of your costumes. You looked great though!
Halloween
Batman to the rescue!
Scary spider. She looked adorable. I hope I can talk her into being a spider again next year, that costume was a lot of work!
Cousins. Keri your kids costumes are always so creative! I love it!
Mckell loves aunt Cailey
1st Halloween!
Molly's blessing was a fabulous. Thanks to everyone for coming!
One good lookin group
Ok so Molly wasn't to happy here. She was STARVING but I want you to check out her gorgeous blessing dress. Thanks Connie for making this for her, it is AMAZING!
Wow, there is three hours of my life that I'll never get back. At least now I'm all caught up. Till next week....
