New Nephew

Jayden Asa Allred was born April 20, 2009 at 12:55 pm MDT. If my memory serves, he was 7 lbs, 2 oz and 21 inches long. He was born to Ben and Misty Allred, David's brother and sister-in-law. He is their third son and their fourth child. Being a fourth born myself, Jayden has a special place in my heart. Older siblings are Zach (age 6 1/2), Shaelee (age 5 as of June 4), and Joey (age 3 1/2).
The above picture is David. I was unsuccessful at getting David to hold Jayden (he was nervous because Jayden was only about 3 to 4 hours old) but Ben convinced him to hold him long enough for me to take a picture. He assures me that when it is our own baby he will be less nervous. I sure hope so.

I was able to hold him a bit longer than I thought I would. I was pretty excited. He is just so tiny and his hair is so soft. He was very sleepy, though. It took quite a bit of work to wake him up enough to eat. Luckily I was able to help enough to see his eyes and hear him cry just a bit. He just made me want my own to come that much more quickly. I can't imagine how much everything will change but I think about it often. I know, I know, soon enough...

Misty says I can "practice" with Jayden sometimes. If I have a boy (like I suspect I will), I am excited for him to have a cousin so close in age that he can grow up with and be friends with, although they will be in separate grade levels because of their birthdays.

There is a picture of me with Jayden (see my Facebook), but this one of Joey with Jayden is just way cuter. Misty was nervous that Joey wouldn't be a big fan of Jayden, but on the contrary, he is the one who wanted to hold him the most and even cried when we went home and Jayden didn't come with us. I think he will make a great big brother.


12 weeks tomorrow....YES! Even though according to some I'm still in the first trimester, 12 weeks is definitely a milestone. As long as things are still OK, my chances of miscarriage are significantly lower now. Thank goodness!

I've been feeling kind of down lately. I know it's lame, but I feel like so many things are going so awesome for me right now and either they're so awesome that I feel bad for people who are going through not-so-awesome things, or other people are one-upping me. Why can't I just be happy for what I have??? I mean, I am....but....ugh maybe I can blame this on hormones?? I hope....hate to think I'm really that insanely lame and crazy. On the flip side, Andy asked me what kind of washer and dryer I have because he and Heather want to get the same kind. That made me feel awesome. :)

Slow Movin'

Sorry for the lack of updates........we got everything moved into our house this week, we just need to unpack. Most of the furniture is set up, but I still have to set up the washer and dryer and wash a few loads. I still haven't found the box with my pants in it, though...I've been wearing PJ pants for the last few days. However, we do have heat, water, satellite, phone, internet, and all that. We got all the little "house utilities" (I call them) set up as well, like sewer, trash, etc. The good news is that Syracuse city water is actually drinkable, unlike Clearfield......ugh. Unfortunately with all the moving and things we haven't really had time to focus on Easter...in fact, I totally forgot about it. I'm sad that we don't have family around to get together with officially for ham and things. Oh well, my fault for not planning ahead.

I lost a lot of time at work this week. Computer problems along with moving took almost half the week. I am trying to earn back some hours today but I am fighting off a headache. I've got two hours under my belt so far today. I'm taking a break now...back to the grindstone later. Pictures are coming soon as well.

Hopefully my energy will come back soon. I could use it now when I have a basement full of boxes.......but hey, I'll take it when I can get it. Feel free to send people over to help! HAHA.

Baby's First Picture!

I finally got an ultrasound that had good news! I was very very excited to see my baby's heartbeat on that screen today. Thrilled, even. It was just a little flutter of movement but it was something I really needed to see. It was incredible. My doctor is great, I think she will work out well. I feel comfortable with her and she doesn't mess around. I had a pap test and an ultrasound in around 20 minutes or less. No dawdling. I like that. She said the baby is measuring just about right for the due date I was given before, November 8th, which puts me at 8 weeks 4 days, give or take a day I guess. Anyway, so far so good, I go back in 4 weeks. Thanks to all of you who have been praying for us, I really appreciate it!!! Here is the result of those prayers: a healthy little, half-inch embryo.