Medical Miracles

I'm so grateful for modern medicine and capable doctors and nurses. Adelynn had to be born early because she didn't have enough fluid around her. They could tell this so easily with an ultrasound. Also she was breech, but with a smooth muscle relaxant and well-practiced doctor she turned easily. I needed antibiotics because I'm Group B Strep positive. I was given pitocin to start my labor early. Adelynn had oxygen for a few minutes when she came out and a Vitamin K shot. All these things are so routine and easy now we hardly even think about them. But the fact of the matter is they saved my sweet Adelynn's life and made my delivery routine and easy. I'm so grateful to Heavenly Father to live in these last days when I can have modern medicine and living, healthy children.

Being a Mom is the Best!

I'm so blessed to be able to be a mom. I get to bond most intimately with my children. What other time or phase of life will I be able to care for a newborn around the clock. It is a sacred opportunity! Even when I'm exhausted I feel it is such a privilege to snuggle and nurse this little one. I don't want to miss a minute of her being awake even when it is in the middle of the night.

There just isn't enough time to soak in these precious, fleeting moments. A new baby's sweet little grunts, tiny toes, grasping fingers, rooting mouth, soft breathing, adorable wiggles, etc. I just can't express how grateful I am for these truly heavenly experiences. I'm so blessed to have my sweet children with me all the time. I love being a mom!!

But now I need to recharge my body a bit. I don't like missing anything. There is so much I want to take in and do, but I'm human and my body is starting to shut down. I don't want to get sick, so I'm going to bed early tonight. Good night!

Here is one of those precious moments!

The Plan Worked

Yesterday we had a really good Sunday! I had made a plan and prayed a lot yesterday that we could feel the Spirit and keep the Sabbath day holy as a family. Heavenly Father blessed us with a day that went great. We had family council and scripture study. We studied as individuals, contacted extended family, listened to hymns, sang hymns, obtained a list of the widows in the ward, colored while listening to Conference talks, and walked around the temple. Benjamin did family history work and got several names ready to take to the temple. Of course, we held Adelynn and soaked in the special spirit she brings into our home straight from heaven. We enjoyed just being with each other! We have an awesome family!!!

What a joy Adelynn has been in our family!!! She is so calm and sweet! I just love nursing her and holding her. She is very alert and loves bonding with the family when she is awake. We just can't love and hold her enough!!

Sunday Morning

Beautiful Family

I'm so blessed!!! Jaremy and the kids all help me so much! I don't have to worry about anything.

Poor little Tank is sick with a cough. We are trying to keep him distant from Adelynn. It's a little tricky. We pray she doesn't get sick; it would be so hard on her. But so far so good. I'm so grateful for the herbs, hand sanitizer, a warm home, plenty of clean laundry, and healthy food. We really have it so easy. But I still worry about a tiny baby getting sick even though we have so many things going for us. Heavenly Father gives us so much! I'm so grateful.

Adelynn May

Our sweet Adelynn May was born on November 22, 2011 at 4:30pm in the Logan Hospital. She is so precious and beautiful! She has such a sweet spirit, so calm, so loving. She loves to hear the kids and the hustle, bustle around her. The kids adore her. She seems to just love the attention they give her. She loves to be held. Heavenly Father has blessed us so much by sending her to our family. We are so grateful to have this amazing little soul in our home!!! She is so precious!!!

Thanksgiving Week

The kids only have a day and a half of school this week! Hurray! I love having them at home! We are going to Keller's on Thursday and Sunday and having a party with the Butlers on Saturday. We are going to use the weekend to play with friends, continue to get the house ready for the baby, and enjoy the holiday.

I'm so grateful I get to be surrounded by my children and husband. I am so lucky to be able to cuddle on the couch and read with them. I'm so blessed to hear them joke and sing crazy songs together while they do the dishes. I feel privileged to watch Jaremy dance with the little ones on a cold evening. I enjoy watching my children spontaneously serve each other and our family. I am living with some of the best souls ever. I'm so humbled and thankful!!!