Broshious Family

Catch up

2012-01-10T15:57:00.000-07:00

I tried to write a post in November but it got deleted some how. I am sorry it has been so long since I posted. Lots has happened since i last posted.
- Trip to Cali ( lost camera so no pictures tear)
- Thanksgiving
- Ben's grandma passing
- Ben's grandma's 100th birthday
- Christmas
- New years
- Denver playoff trip and winning
We have been so busy but loving life right now.

New with the boys

B

29 months
Weighs 34 lbs and is really tall
Not bow legged anymore
Potty trained. Is dry more than he has accidents.
Running
Jumping
Talking in full sentences clearly
Playing
Learning
Singing
Eating
Teething
Disobeying
Praying
Learning about Jesus

I have been having a hard time training him and have stepped up a lot. He is a lot better and finally getting back on his schedule after the holidays. Love spending time with him and watching him grow.

C

Almost 8 months
About 17 lbs and lean
Last Dr appt: about 16.75 lbs and about 26.5 in long
Growing
Sitting
Laughing
Smiling
Chewing on everything
Shrieking
Crying
Splashing
trying to crawl
Very clingy
Eating
Sleeping

He has grown so much. He screams when he wants something (working on that) and loves laughing with B. Loves food just as much as B did. He is so fun to play with.

Love my boys!

Dr appt

2011-09-19T15:01:00.001-06:00

C had his dr appt today.

Weight: 14.8 lbs
Height: 25.75 ( not sure what happened the nurse at the kidney appt must of measured wrong)
Head: 16.25

Dr Koil says everything looks good.

4 months

2011-09-18T07:00:00.000-06:00

New:
Likes tummy time more
Can sit up for a few sec.
Talks all the time
Plays with and grabs toys

Better:
Rolling
Laughing
Putting himself to sleep

Loves:
Playing
Talking
Laughing
Sleeping

Wearing:
3-6 mo clothes and some 6 month clothes
size 2 diapers
size 2 shoes

Progress on the bottle. He ate from Ben after some work. He will get over this!

Dr's appt. tomorrow so I'll update you tomorrow.

I am so thankful for my happy baby, He fills my day with joy and smiles. It is so nice having a baby who doesn't have colic!

Football Game!

2011-09-15T07:00:00.000-06:00

We love football games, even if our Lobos aren't the best

C with Dada

B with Papa

GO LOBOS!

What does the Bible say?

2011-09-13T07:00:00.000-06:00

I apologize now for how long this post is going to be.

The other day I wrote a post on facebook that said:Have to laugh at people who are against spanking. My parents whipped my butt like there was no tomorrow... I didn't hate them.. I didn't have trust issues with them because of it... I didn't fear them... But I darn sure respected them! I learned what my boundaries were, and knew what would happen if I broke them. I wasn't abused, I was disciplined.... *Re-post if you got your butt smacked and survived! This is why kids now a days have no respect for anyone..

Here is what I should have done. I shouldn't have written it because of the problems that it caused me the next few days. Here is what I was thinking. It was all about me. That because my parents spanked me, I turned out just fine.

Here is what my cousin took it as. Her comment stated:

Have to cry when I hear you're still doing that. Or maybe call CPS....Are you laughing because you're jealous that there are parents out there doing it without violence whose kids are great? Or is it because it seems that you've been taught that anyone that disagrees with you is wrong and bad, rather than the possibility that they have a good idea? Maybe "kids today" have no respect b/c their parents were whipped, their families were disfunctional, and they passed that on. Really there's only one question. Spanking is hitting. Hitting is wrong. Do you feel good when you hit your child?

The first thing I have to say about this was that not once did I say anything about my spanking my kids. It was about me and how I turned out just fine. Second, she came at me kicking and screaming. I was very defensive because I felt attacked and wanted to protect my family.

My response was that I deleted her comment. I didn't want that on my profile.

Her response was:"Afraid of my words, now I am the one laughing"I deleted that comment too!

Her response (as you can see she doesn't give up even if I don't respond) was this note that she not only tagged me in but she also wrote my name in it.

Spankingby Mujer del Fuego on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 12:57pm

This is for my cousin Monica, who is apparently censoring me on her Wall. I can understand why, but I have to go off, yall. This discussion is driving me too crazy, and as a child care professional, it's really outrageous. It goes against everything I've learned, been taught, had experience with, and more. Please comment, because this shit is B-A-N-A-N-A-S. I am usually a bit more careful with my advice on parenting, b/c I know it's really hard and personal. But when it comes to actually damaging your kids, I have to speak out. First amendment, thanks!

Ah, the good old spanking debate. I have really only one question: when you spank a child, do you feel good about yourself? I know by the way my heart feels if what I’m doing with children is building a relationship or destroying their dignity. The bottom line for me is that hitting is wrong. There are many reasons why spanking is not the best approach. If you really want to do it, fine, go ahead. But if you really want to improve who you are as a parent and caregiver, and learn to be BETTER than the parents who raised you, have the humility to open your mind to other ideas. What if they work better? Don’t you want to be a better parent? Do you really think your parents had the best experiences in their childhood, experiences of abuse? We repeat the cycles in our families. You know from your childhood how your parents treated you. Did it make you feel good? Did it improve your bond? Or make you want to run away when it came time to disagree with them over a very important life decision involving your future husband?

I am sad to know more and more about the abusive past of our family. Consider that there are things you don’t know. Whipping with belts? That’s outrageous. In addition, the federal, legal definition of child abuse does include spanking. It doesn’t have to leave marks. The key here is that is does serious emotional harm, i.e. the shame and physical violation of spanking.

In situations when you think you may need to spank, you may be relieving your own frustration and anxiety, but not teaching a positive lesson to your children about what they should be doing. Particularly when angry or out of control, these experiences can be terrifying for children. I remember being chased up the stairs by my mother with a wooden spoon, and having her grip by arm very hard. I have no recollection of what she was upset about, or why, nor did I respect her more. I was afraid of her. Whereas I remember very clearly a time a school teacher spoke to me about an unsafe choice I made. We had a discussion, she asked me questions, and in the end I agreed with her that I wasn’t making a safe choice. It is crystal clear in my memory, and she was completely calm and respectful the entire time.

Research shows that positive discipline works better, it’s more effective, and it builds relationships. Children are not as mentally developed as we are, especially kids under age 6. They are simple creatures, in that they move towards pleasure and away from pain. If you are the source of pain, they will move away from you. There are so many other options to consider. First and foremost, check your own expectations. Having an understanding of what is appropriate for the developmental stage of children can relieve a lot of our own confusion about why they act a certain way. In most cases, it’s normal, and it is our compassion for them that needs to expand. Also, warnings of consequences can make a big difference, something like, “Don’t throw your toys, if you do it again, I’ll take the toy away (or depending on the problem) or you’ll have a time out.”

You can set clear standards of expectation, explaining things to a child, like having a discussion when things are calm before a problem starts, & recognize and reward good behavior. This also teaches them to internally monitor their own behavior, and teaches logic. Thus they don’t need an external authority to always be looking over them. They have their own internal moral code to say what is right and wrong. A simple pat on the back or “thank you” goes a long way. This is a major technique I learned that is basically praise, aka “stroking” or “shaping” in child development terms. This is things like, “I like how you came in the room so quietly,” or “I appreciate that you are eating all your vegetables”. Catching them while they are “being good”, and giving them attention for it, is incredibly powerful. It lets kids know what you do like, what you do want, and makes them feel good. If most of the attention you give them is when they are being “bad”, then what does your relationship with them consist of? Yelling?

You can motivate with materials, like “we won’t go to the park until you clean your room”. Having a consistent structure is key for young children. Making sure their basic needs for sleep, food, play, and love are met. Many times misbehavior is a call for attention. All behavior sends a message. If they cannot explain their soul’s deepest conflicts, they can act out by crying. Listen to the message of need behind the behavior. Then there is the simple redirection. I cannot tell you how many times I have redirected 2-year-olds who are fighting over a toy by saying, “hey, look over here at this other toy”. Distraction works great!

My own experience and multitudes of scientific studies show that spanking is not necessary, and there are other options that work better. I hope you will have the humility to find them, and find peace and love in your heart for your children.

But should you need more convincing, here is a brief gleaning from my years of study:

The emotional difference is that spanking is shaming. Guilt grows naturally from seeing the results of our actions. An example would be where consequences for children are logical, like cleaning up a mess they make. This makes us feel that what we did is wrong. We can survive and learn. Shame, however, makes us feel that who we are is wrong. It’s demoralizing and tears down self esteem. This can lead to violent extremes to avoid that deadly feeling.
There is an increased risk that children will grow up to display violent or depressive behavior. As the main role model for your children, they follow your example. If you hit, you teach your children that hitting is okay. Children are people too. We are raising adults; they are only children now, temporarily. Do you want to have people in this world who think violence is an okay solution to problems? I sure don’t. I think that’s why we have war.
Many children learn to be sneaky, and that they only have to behave if their parent/caregiver is watching or they could get caught.
Spanking becomes less and less effective over time, and as children get bigger it becomes impractical
Years of studies have shown that children with conduct disorder have had behavior improvements when spanking stopped

Murray Straus, Professor at the University of New Hampshire, has a great article about this: http://pubpages.unh.edu/~mas2/CP11.pdf

In 1998, the American Academy of Pediatrics studied the issue and recommend against spanking: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1718452/pdf/v083p00196.pdf

Dr Sears, one of the most respected and widely read professionals in the realm of child rearing, recommends against it (he also clarifies that it is NOT in the Bible): http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/discipline-behavior/spanking/10-reasons-not-hit-your-child

Every psychology professor I ever had, mental health professional I’ve worked with, graduate student who trained me in crisis intervention, teacher I’ve worked with, or parents I’ve respected have spoken out against it, often having done it first (from their own experience, since it was more common in previous generations) and then changing their approach and liking how not spanking worked better.

Finally, let's hope this doesn't become you: Parents convicted of beating their daughter to death in the name of God: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDjUmROiwhs

This Note made me so mad but I still didn't respond.

The conversation between her and a couple other people went like this( have deleted last names to protect people):

Grace I love you.

Mujer del Fuego Thanks. I've been de-family-ified via facebook. I feel accomplished. People really can't handle their SHIT! Maybe it is time to call CPS? I was joking, but y'know I am a mandated reporter....

Grace Giiirrrrlll! I feel you right now! You don't even know! Okay, maybe you do. I told you about my brother spanking when Calvin was only 2. Ten times in a row whilst quoting bible scripture-WTF? Then the " resoration to the family " bullshit! Don't you know I wanted to report him! Shit is creepy.

Dara Have you actually been de-friended? By all of them? Does that mean that you aren't getting the responses that are still coming in?

Dara Anyway, we've talked about this before. I do not believe that spanking is an acceptable form of discipline for many reasons and if pressed I would admit that I do think of even "milder" spanking to be an abusive act. So I agree with what you've written. I just think that as usual your delivery wasn't the most diplomatic. ;)

Jennifer I have no direct connection to this, but before you consider calling CPS over this I am asking you as your cousin and somebody outside of the direct debate to think seriously on this. This was all over a comment on facebook, I understand that you have a differing opinion on the topic than Monica, but as you said everybody is allowed their opinions its part of being a citizen of this country. They are good mom's, and by calling CPS you are putting a horrible light on them that I personally think is not waranted. Not to mention any chance of you having a relationship with that part of the family will most likely be destroyed. There are big consequences for that phone call. They post frequently about going to the pediatrician and specialists, those doctors are all bound by law to report anything *if* something was suspected to be going on ( and for the record I dont believe there is). I think that everybodies life experiences are a big influence on how we view the world, and your life experience is different that monica's or kelsey's, this leads to differing opinions as well as different interpretations of comments or situations. What you think comes off one way to you comes off a different way to somebody else, and I hope that you can step back for a second and look at it from a different perspective. In no way would I ever be the kind of person that would look the other way at an abusive situation, I myself have made phone calls in the past that shed an uncomfortable light on people that I knew, and I can tell you from experience you have to be ready for the ramifications... so all I am hoping is that you will reconsider...

Mujer del Fuego @ Dara - diplomatic, me? Ha! But seriously, working on that...

Mujer del FuegoFor the record, my original statement to Monica (which was immediately deleted): Have to cry when I hear you're still doing that. Or maybe call CPS....Are you laughing because you're jealous that there are parents out there doing it without violence whose kids are great? Or is it because it seems that you've been taught that anyone that disagrees with you is wrong and bad, rather than the possibility that they have a good idea? Maybe "kids today" have no respect b/c their parents were whipped, their families were disfunctional, and they passed that on. Really there's only one question. Spanking is hitting. Hitting is wrong. Do you feel good when you hit your child?

Mujer del Fuego The CPS comment was actually a bit of a joke. If I thought I had serious cause, I would make that phone call. No threats, just fact, that I am a mandated reporter in the state of California. I have made calls like these before in my work, and realize the ramifications.

Jennifer I understand that your intention was a joke, but what you just posted is pretty aggressive and doesnt read as a joke.... my comment was actually directed at your statement above about it may be time to call CPS since you had been unfriended.... I think Dara was right, you made a point that I think could have opened up a great discussion had it not been so aggressive and put them on the defense.... just my opinion...

Mujer del Fuego Thanks Jen, I agree, my style is pretty straight forward. I appreciate your opinion, and won't censor you and delete it. I encourage discussion, so rock on.

Dara Here's my thing. If I was to flip it and post on my wall: "Have to laugh at people who spank. My parents whipped my butt like there was no tomorrow... I hated them.. I had trust issues with them because of it... I feared them... But I darn sure did not respect them! I learned what my boundaries were, and were terrified of what would happen if I broke them. I was not disciplined, I was abused.... *Re-post if you got your butt smacked and were damaged by it! Passing on this dysfunction is why kids now a days have no respect for anyone.." It could be considered to be aggressive, inflammatory, and maybe even hurtful, to some of my broad audience of FB friends and family. It does not express that the poster is open to and respectful of differing parenting styles and therefore it would be hypocritical to be outraged when someone shows the same lack of understanding back. Still B, even though in theory I agree with the points in your essay, you know that there are ways of expressing it that will get you in a lot less trouble.

Mujer del FuegoOkay, yall, just to go off since I do still have the freedom of speech, thank the Goddess: The whole thing about being de-friended or de-familied via facebook? So mature. The trick my uncle used on his daughter when she went against his ways. Shunning from the community or family as a way to force the "sinner" to follow your idea of what is right....or else. Makes you feel all powerful, huh?My cousin Kelsey seems to think you can't discipline children and feel good about it. I actually feel great when I use positive discipline with children, because I know that they have listened to me, understood, and agreed. I sigh with relief that we have resolved problems and grown closer. I am proud that they have an internal moral compass to guide them, and when I ask them to look in their brother's eyes and speak from their hearts, they apologize from a genuine sense of feeling rather than threats of violence.If all YOU feel is bad when you hit your children, maybe you should stop hitting them and find another way to parent. Why is it okay to hit children? Children are people too. And we are talking about babies, for goodness sake, children under 5! Shame on you.

My response(although I didn't write this) was:
1: Where is my freedom of speech? I don't have any when it comes to my cousin.
2: My discipline doesn't include doing it in anger at all.
3: The fact that CPS was even brought up makes me mad. I am a good parent. Who is she to tell me that I am not when she hasn't met my kids and seen me discipline!
4. Who in their right mind feels good to discipine? I sure don't but I know that it is an important job in parenting.
5. Never in my life have I or will I ever beat my children.

This was my response:
Monica First I want to say that I am sorry if I disrespected anyone! I am sorry if my status was hurtful in anyway. I should of read what I wrote more closely. I don't laugh at anyone for the way that they parent. I in no way meant to be aggressive. I am sorry!

Monica I love my children more than life itself! I would give my life for them! I felt it hurtful that CPS was even brought up, even if it was a joke.

Her response:
Mujer del Fuego Why shouldn't I censor you, dear? Should I take your posts down and de-family you? I think you need to think about how the world view you've been taught puts you in opposition to all those who don't share it.

My response( didn't say because it wouldn't be worth it)
1. My response was different because I didn't come at her kicking and screaming. I was very humble. Gave an apology that she didn't deserve. That is how Jesus works! I apologized for making them stumble or making them feel like i disrespected them or their parenting.

Last response:
Mollie This is a really strong statment, Brig. I can see how both sides would be offended. Regarding spanking, I don't spank mine, but ooohhhh wheee have I felt like it before. Particularly when a mouthy teenager is in full force. I don't know whether it has anything to do with spanking or not, but they are both wonderful people whom I admire. They don't behave perfectly (neither do I), but I'd be pretty sad if someone chalked up one of their bad choices as a result of sparing the rod. Thoughtful comments, everyone.

To my cousin's disgrace, I will not stop spanking my child. Here is why:
1. I don't do it in anger
2 Because I love my child.
3 Because the bible says so:
quoted from Bible.com

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT...SPANKING CHILDREN?

Proverbs 13:24(KJV): "He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes."
Proverbs 13:24(AMP): "He who spares his rod (of discipline) hates his son, but he who loves him diligently disciplines and punishes him early."

The practical wisdom found in these verses in the book of Proverbs covers the subject of child rearing and corporal punishment. Children who are not properly disciplined, are among the most miserable of children. Unruly and spoiled children are not the blessings that the Bible says they should be to parents. When a child is given no boundaries, they feel lost. If they have been given boundaries, yet those boundaries are not maintained, it causes great harm to a child, as they will not only be in dangerous territory, they will also lose respect for authority. This is where we find so many of the children and youth of today. They are rebels, who not only disrespect authority, but openly defy all authority figures such as teachers, policemen, clergy, and their own parents. The blame rests upon the parents of these children, if they have not heeded the advice given in this and other verses found in Proverbs.This brings us to the subject of how we should discipline a child who disobeys the rules. There has been much debate on the subject of corporal punishment (the spanking of a child). Corporal punishment simply means bodily punishment while the definition of spank in Webster's Dictionary is: 1.) to strike with something flat, as the open hand, especially on the buttocks, as in punishment. 2.) to move along swiftly or smartly, a smack given in spanking.

This is what the Bible says about spanking:

Proverbs 22:15: "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him."
Proverbs 23:13-14: "Withold not discipline from the child, for if you strike and punish him with the (reed-like) rod, he will not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell."

First of all, discipline of children should begin at an early age, whenever a child begins to defy the parent. Remember the old saying, "He who spares the rod, spoils the child." Notice that the Bible says that all children have foolishness in their hearts. The Bible definition of a fool means one who is a rebel, so this is saying that all children have rebellion in them and when it surfaces, it is our duty as parents to drive it out of them. We are to do this by punishing them with a whack on the buttocks with a small reed-like rod. This rod could be a switch from a fruit tree branch or a willow tree branch or a small wooden spoon. It is not to be a large heavy rod or anything that would cause permanent physical damage. The purpose of a spanking is not to cause any lasting bodily harm, but to cause spiritual correction. A spanking should be swift and cause short lived pain that makes a point. That point is that the small pain they feel now will prevent them from feeling great pain by the act they are committing, which could cause them loss of their lives in some cases. (For instance, if a child tries to run across the street, they could be run over and killed.)Some people say that all spanking is child abuse, but this is totally wrong. The real abuse to the child is not to spank them when they need correction. Of course, some parents, who themselves are out of control, can abuse their children by beating them in angry rages. This is child abuse, however, it does not justify doing away with spanking children if it is done properly, and for the right reasons. Parents who beat their children, need help themselves. They are sinful people and they not only will abuse their children by beating them, but will hurt them in other ways as well. Many times, these same children are left to go hungry and uncared for. They have no love. These kind of homes need the love of Christ so that the whole family can be healed. We are not to spank our children with uncontrolled anger, and thus hand out unjust punishment.

Proverbs 19:18(AMP): "Discipline your son while there is hope, but do not (indulge your angry resentments by undue chastisements and) set yourself to his ruin."
Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Godly discipline will keep children from being dysfunctional later in life. We are told as Christian parents to train our children in the ways of the Lord and when he grows up, he will not depart from that training. Notice it says "train" not "teach." Many parents teach their children right from wrong, but have failed to "train" them to obey. Spanking is part of the training. Many parents yell and threaten their children, but never follow through with the proper punishment and therefore their children get their own way. A disciplined child will bring great delight to parents, while the child left alone will bring shame to the home.

Proverbs 29:15 &;17(AMP):
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.
Ephesians 6:1-4:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Betty Miller has written several books on other topics as well. To view titles or purchase those books click here: http://store.bible.com/

This has been a hard couple weeks. I know that Christ is on my side. My cousin will be judged by my Savior. I just have to continue following and obeying my Lord by being a parent He wants me to be.

Let me make sure that you all know that I am not against other parents and how they parent their children. That is their choice and I at no time will try to change the way they parent. I also don't spank all the time. I use spanking when B is disobedient or rebellious. I also use time outs and natural consequences ( for example: falling backwards when leaning back in a chair is a natural consequence.). I am in constant prayer that God will lead me to be a better parent and during consequences so I won't be responding in anger. As the Lord leads me I want to lead B down the path of eternity with Christ!

I know this is long, but its a major issue for me.

25 months

2011-09-11T14:56:00.001-06:00

25 months

Better:
Talking in sentences
Playing
Obeying
Not crying at naps and bed times
Understanding commands

Loves:
To say hi to C, when he is sleeping
Saying "no" and "look at this"
PlayingFootball
Yelling
Running

New:
Playing with the Ipad.

Wearing:
3T clothes
size 8 shoes
size 5 diapers

With C and Great Great Grandma

Loves to climb into C's carseat

At the zoo

With friends Kyle, Israel, and a new friend Zoe

The last couple weeks with him have been hard with Brandon. I have been in much prayer in how to discipline him and it has been a hard journey. I am going to write a post that talks about what I have been dealing with on discipline. I am learning how to be a better parent, discipline in love, and training Brandon to be a man of God!

At the Lobo game

C's kidneys

2011-09-11T14:29:00.001-06:00

Update on C's kidneys. We went to the dr and he said that C's kidneys are growing and the water is staying the same. So it looks like he is out growing his hydronaphrosis. They are going to take another ultrasound in Feb to make sure. So thankful! God is in control!

Stats:
Weight: 14 lbs 6.5 oz ( B at 5 mo was 13.8 lbs)
Height: 27.5 in (Brandon at 5 mo was 26 in long)
He is a big boy!

Cannons kidneys

2011-09-02T20:48:00.001-06:00

We had Cannon's kidney appointment this morning. He weighed 14 lbs 6.5 oz. He measured 27.5 in. He is already bigger at 3.5 months than Brandon at 5 months. Praise is that Cannon's kidneys are growing and the water isn't. It looks like he is growing out of it. We have another appointment in February for an ultrasound to see how his kidneys are doing. So amazed at my Father who can heal anyone! Thank you all for praying!

3 months

2011-08-20T22:32:00.003-06:00

New:
Rolling from back to belly
Wanting to sit up
Standing and pushing his legs to stand

Loves:
Brother
Laughing
Smiling
Eating
Sleeping
Being held
Being talked to

Hates:
Being left alone
Binki
Taking a bottle from anyone but me.

He sleeps 3 naps. Morning: 2 hr nap, Afternoon: 3 hr nap, and Evening: 30-45 min. At night he sleeps from 9 pm-5 am, falls back to sleep and wakes at 8 for the day.

Wears:
Size 2 diapers
Some 3 month clothes, some 3-6 month clothes
Size 2 shoes

Its hard that C doesn't take a bottle. It means that I can't leave him for a long period of time. Its hard to get me and Ben time because he is so dependent on me to feed him. I hope he will get better at taking a bottle.

C had an ultrasound on Wednesday. It looks like there is still water in his kidneys. There is more water in the left than the right. I wasn't able to compare with his last ultrasound so I am not sure if there is more, less, or the same amount of water as before. Please pray that the dr will have wisdom and know what to do about the water. What is causing it, if it needs to be fixed, and what we need to do. Its hard to see my baby go through this but I know he is in our Father's hands. This is all happening for a reason and to give glory to our Creator!

C is getting so big too fast. He is the happiest most laid back baby. He loves to laugh and smile when he sees Ben, Brother or me. B loves to talk to C and make him laugh and smile. B says hi to C in the morning, when C is sleeping and every time B walks in the same room as C. His smile melts my heart. I am so in love with him.

I have been thinking. I heard that with the first kid you are getting to know how to take care of a baby as well as getting to know your baby. With the second, you already know how to take care of a baby and all you have to know is get to know your baby. Although it is hard having two, its easier cause the second child learns how to fit in with the family. With the first child, your whole life changes as you try to adjust to a whole schedule change. I don't sit around, like I did with Brandon freaking out cause he is crying, didn't eat enough, or he isn't sleeping enough. I defiantly don't worry as much. I love having two boys! I was also thinking it is a lot to have nephews who are close in age with my boys. My sister has two boys, ages 2(almost 3) and 1, and my sister-in-law has a boy, 4 months, as well. Its fun to see them grow, play, and develop together. It will be so nice that they will all have someone to play with growing up.

Happy Birthday!

2011-08-06T07:05:00.004-06:00

Happy 2nd Birthday my sweet boy! Pretty sure it was just yesterday that I was giving birth to this boy. It has been an awesome 2 years to watch him grow, learn, smile, laugh, and play!

Whats new:

Testing boundaries

Better at:

Communicating

Talking

Understanding

Loves:

Curious George

Mater and cars period

Balls

Kisses

Running

Dirt

Water

Size:

2T and some 3T clothes

Size 8 shoes

Size 5 diapers

Love my little 2 year old. This last month has been challenging! I just have to remember that I have to stay consistent and this stage will pass! Bring on the next year! So ready to spend it with my two amazing boys!

Dr appointments

2011-07-28T11:34:00.003-06:00

Went to the Dr. today for both boys today.

Brandon:

Weight: 31.4 lbs (80th percentile)

Height: 35.75 in (90th percentile)

He got 1 shot and hated it. Poor baby!

I love having a Dr. that is a Christian cause it is nice talking to him with disciplining God's way. He told me to pray about how we need to discipline and gave me a couple books that I should read to help.

Cannon:

Weight: 12.8 lbs (75th percentile)

Height: 24 in (60th percentile)

He got 3 shots and 1 oral. Poor kid hated it and screamed his head off.

2 Months

2011-07-21T09:29:00.006-06:00

Aunt Deb with Cannon and Henry(boy's cousin, 6 weeks older than Cannon)

Aunt Steph and Cannon

Loves my finger

These 2 months have gone so fast.

What he has been up to:

Smiling at everyone
Laughing
Pushing off with his legs to stand
Trying to turn
Sleeping
He sleeps 8 hrs a night and takes 2 3 hr naps and 1 1 hr nap.
Eating
Pooping...lol

he loves to talk
He is following people across the room
He cries when I leave the room
Doesn't like the binki but loves to suck on my finger
Loves to be rocked to sleep but can put himself to sleep as well
Loves his brother
Loves to talk to Brandon

Wears size 1 diapers
Size 3 month clothes

I give a bath to Cannon before bed and he loves his bath time.

I have a Dr appointment on the 28th so we will find out stats on both boys then. I would say he is about 13-14 lbs. He is super long as well.

Love my growing boy!
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23 months

2011-07-09T10:36:00.004-06:00

Haven't taken a lot of pictures this month. Most of them are with both boys. Brandon doesnt like his picture being taken.

I cant believe in a month my little boy will be 2!

Getting better:
Talking
Playing
Sinning
Loving
Temper tantrums
Getting into things

Loves:
Curious George
Brother
Running
Dirt
Playing outside
SaSa(my mom)
Watching T.V.
Smiling
Playing
Laughing
Water

New:
Really Pushing limits
Can count by himself 1,2,3 and 6,7,8,9 and 8,9,10.
Singing songs

Size:
24 month and 2T clothes
size 7 shoes
Size 5 diapers (although we are trying to do potty training soon)

I love seeing this little boy interact with his brother. I love watching him learn and develop. I'm excited to celebrate his birthday with him in a month.

Update on kidneys

2011-06-29T11:05:00.005-06:00

My sweet boy has something called Hydronephrosis. It means water in the kidneys. Brandon had this as well but it went away when he was born. Cannon's however has not gone away. We went to a kidney doctor and he explained what Cannon has very well. Lets see if I can do the same for all of you.

Here is a picture of a normal kidney.

Here is a picture of Cannon's kidney:

I am not a good at drawing but if you can tell the area that the tube connects to is much bigger than it should be.

Cannon had an ultrasound after he was born and also a procedure called VCUG. It is where they stick a catheter with dye into the bladder and see if the dye comes out or goes up to the kidneys.

The ultrasound showed that the water was still there. So I took Cannon in for another ultrasound on the 13th. Yesterday we had the Dr appointment, with Dr. Miller, to see what is exactly is wrong and what needs to be done. Here is what he said. The second ultrasound showed that there is more water in his kidneys then the first ultrasound.

There are three reasons that could cause what Cannon has.
1. An abstraction blocking some of the urine from draining out.
2. The urine is going back up the ureters to the kidneys.
3. Something wrong with his penis or something abstracting the urine through his penis.

The VCUG showed that the urine isn't going back up t the kidneys and everything in his penis is working correctly. That is good news but could also mean that there is still an abstraction in his ureters.

Dr Miller made it clear that this is a common occurrence and that they can fix it if it doesn't clear up on its own. I am completely trusting in God and that this is happening for a reason. There is still a little part that is heartbroken that this is happening to my son. I am just thankful that it isn't worse and that I have my Father on my side.

The plan is that in 3 months they will do another ultrasound and see if the water is still there. If it is they will do a procedure where they will give Cannon medicine and will graph if the medicine stays in the kidneys or comes out. After that they will let us know what will happen next. If he isn't peeing normally then we will go back in right away.

Keep Cannon in your prayers and I will keep you updated on what happens.

Newborn Session

2011-06-18T07:00:00.002-06:00

My sister did an amazing job at taking pictures of Cannon. I didn't ever get newborn pictures of Brandon so I was set on getting them with Cannon. Kelsey did an amazing job!

1 month

2011-06-18T07:00:00.001-06:00

First of all I can't believe that it has been 1 month already. This month has been all about adjustment with 2, getting to know Cannon, and putting him on a schedule that works. Ben has been working 10+ hour days which is hard on me cause I take care of the boys all day by myself. It has been hard but worth it with Cannon in our family.

Cannon has always been pretty aware of everything around him since birth.
He loves when people talk to him.
He loves to be held.
He loves his brother's kisses (stops crying when Brandon kisses him).
He needs lots of sleep.

New
Within the last week, Cannon started smiling at us.

Differences in boys:
Brandon used to scream when I would switch sides while nursing, Cannon waits patiently. (Brandon to this day loves food!)
Brandon is so laid back, Cannon is laid back to a certain point but then lets you know when he wants something.
Brandon took 8 weeks to hold up his head, Cannon started holding up his on day 1.

I am loving the differences between m boys. God has made them both unique and special and so cool to see how different they will be.

Brandon has been such a big help to me. He gets me diapers, wipes, has started cleaning up his toys, and makes sure that I make time for him.

I love my boys!

Missing Hershey!

2011-06-10T18:15:00.003-06:00

Not very good pictures but they are the most recent ones that I have. Hershey jumped out of our back yard on Sunday. Ben has been more upset about it until today when I got the feeling that someone is missing from our family. I'm pretty upset about it today and really wishing she was in our back yard. Its hard to see our other dog, Page so sad. We have been trying to giver her more attention but we will never fill that void of her sister gone. Please pray that she will come back to us. If she doesn't that she has found a loving, caring family who will take good care of her.

22 months

2011-06-08T16:48:00.013-06:00

Cousin time
He put on mom's shirt
Playing with blocks.
Eating
My little joker
Playing ball

My little boy has grown up into a big boy the last month.

New:
Moved from a high chair to a booster
Can open any door
Loves to kiss, hug, and hold his brother
Can now tell me what he wants
Whines a lot more... lol

New phrases:
For me
mmm... good
Me go
Good
Yaya (owie)

Better:
Vocabulary is getting better
Getting faster at running
Understanding what I tell him to do
Shooting, passing and catching the ball.

Loves:
Playing
kissing
Eating
Cuddling
Reading
Watching tv
Laughing
Talking
Climbing
Making people laugh

Wearing:
24 to 2T clothes
Size 5 diapers
almost into size 7 shoes

Who looks like who?

2011-06-08T16:48:00.012-06:00

Not very good pictures but the first 3 are me and the next 2 are Ben. The last one is Brandon.

My conclusion is that Brandon will always look like his daddy and although Cannon has some of the same features that Brandon has, Cannon looks a lot more like me!

2 weeks

2011-06-01T15:43:00.004-06:00

Don't have any pictures uploaded but wanted to give you an update of what is going on in the Broshious household.

Brandon:
Brandon loves Cannon
He is starting potty training
He is now in a booster seat
Plays and loves to read
Loves to watch his "Monkey" or "choochoo" shows.
Loves to kiss and hug Cannon
He is getting too big too fast!

Cannon:
He is sleeping 4-7 hours a night
Cannon's schedule:
7 am feeding
8-8:30 1.5 hr nap
10 am feeding
11-11:30 2 hr nap
2 pm feeding
3- 3:30 pm 2 hr nap
6 pm feeding
7- 7:30 1-1.5 hr nap
9 pm last feeding
10 pm down for night
Wakes up once at night, between 3-5 am.
He is getting really good at putting himself to sleep
He hates the binky.
He is adjusting so well and he is already getting big.

Dr Appt:
Weight: 9.6 lbs (75th percentile)
Height: 22 1/2 (90th percentile)
Head: 14 3/4

Me:
I have cut out everything that may cause gas and it has helped a lot.
Love staring and spending time with my boys.
Having 2 is hard but I love being a mom and I know that it is going to be fun having boys!
I'm tired all the time but God is giving me what I need everyday. Especially with potty training.

Welcome Baby Cannon James!

2011-05-23T19:27:00.006-06:00

We welcomed Cannon James Broshious at 7:14 pm on May 18, 2011. He weighed 9 lbs 10 oz. and measured 22 1/2 in long.

This labor was better, calmer, and quicker than my first. Everyone thought that this little one was going to be early because of his personality in my belly. When I passed my due date by almost 2 weeks my doctor decided to induce. On May 18, 2011, Ben and I went to the hospital at 7:30 am. When we got there, there were no rooms so we waited in triage until they had a room. They put my IV in and took blood in triage. At about 10:30 am we were transferred to a room. My nurse, Emily, was amazing and I was so blessed to have her. She also happened to be my sister's nurse with London. What a small world At 11:00 am the nurse started me on pitocin. I started to feel the contractions when the doctor came in and asked if I had been checked. I hadn't so the doctor checked me and said that I was still 5 cm but that she didn't feel a head anymore. She thought that the his hand was above the head. She called for an ultrasound. When she did the ultrasound, she found out that baby had turned and that his feet were now where his head should have been. So the options were a C-section or a version. My doctor didn't do versions so she called in a doctor who did. He came in and looked at my baby through the ultrasound. He was very through and made sure he looked at every angle to see if a version was possible. After looking, he said that there was a possibility that the cord could be wrapped around his throat and there could be a need for an emergency C-section. As it turned out that baby wasn't all the way breech., He was sideways, head on right side, bottom on left, and feet below. The doctor was very optimistic that he could turn him. Ben and I talked and decided that if I didn't at least try it that I would have to have a C-Section anyway. When the doctor walked back in, the monitored baby, he lathered my belly in gel, and started to message my belly trying to turn him. I stayed calm the whole time and it didn't hurt at all. I felt some pressure but no pain. Praise God that the doctor was able to turn him. They waited 45 min, checked to make sure that baby was still head down and then they started pitocin again. By this time it was 1:15 and my doctor was off call at 7. We really wanted Cannon to be delivered by my doctor. About 1 hour later, I decided that it was time for an epidural. the contractions were really starting to hurt and I was ready for some relief. As soon as the epidural was in, I felt better. I could still feel the pressure of the contractions but there was no pain. About an hour later, the doctor came and checked me and told me that I was 5-6 cm and she also broke my water. Then it was waiting time. At 6:00 pm, the doctor checked me again and I was a stretchy 7 cm. It was looking like my doctor wasn't going to be able to deliver him. Then everything changed. With every contraction, I was feeling more and more pressure. At 6:50, I was repositioning and I got really dizzy and nauseous. The nurse decided that it could be a sign and decided that she was going to check me. She said that I was 10 cm and ready to push. She called my doctor to tell her I was ready and asked if she was going to be able to do it. The nurse caught her just in time! Cannon decided to come right at a shift change... lol. I had 2 nurses getting ready for baby. It was really hard not to push while I waited for the nurses and doctor. When they were all ready, I pushed through one contraction. By the time that contraction ended, Cannon had made his appearance in the world. It was an amazing experience and so different than Brandon's labor. All together the labor was 6 hours long. Much better than 30+ hours. Everything with baby was good except that his temp was a little low and they had to warm him up. Everything with me turned out better than with Brandon. I didn't faint, was able to eat, and was able to walk a lot better. I am thankful to my savior for being my strength, comfort, and help through the whole day. I am in love with all my boys!

When Brandon first met Cannon was special as well. Brandon walked in and was excited to see me and then when he saw Cannon, he said "baby", had a huge smile on his face, and couldn't stop kissing him. Brandon has adjusted very well with having a baby brother. Brandon loves to kiss, hug, hold and give Cannon his binki.

My body has done really well after labor. I have been able to do more and I have felt sore but really good. My spirits have been a little sad and unpredictable but that is normal. I am just learning what Cannon likes and help him get onto a schedule. Ben has been a huge help to me with Brandon and everything else so I am really able to focus on Cannon. He has a different personality than Brandon and it has been awesome to get to know him.

Update

2011-05-16T21:33:00.005-06:00

Here is an update on what is going on.

I am 41 weeks and 4 days pregnant.
Everyone thought that baby b would be here by now.
My body is hurting so bad
I can barely even stand up, walk, or even rotate sides without experiencing major pain.
Will be induced this week
Will see my sweet little boy's face this week.

Today I went to the zoo to walk around. Brandon had such a fun time and I forgot my camera to take pictures.

I am really enjoying my time with these boys!

I haven't done an update on Brandon at all for the last 2 weeks.
He is getting so big.
His vocabulary increases everyday and his favorite words are:
Hold you
Love you
Hi Mama
Hi Dada
Milk
Shoot ba ball
I missed
right there
Thank you
I get you

He runs everywhere
Has been really crabby recently because of his little brother coming.
Smiles
Laughs
Plays basketball non stop all day
Reads books
Plays catch
Loves water
Repeats everything people say
Knows most of his animals and sounds
Knows most of his shapes

He wears:
All size 24 mo and 2 T clothes
size 5 diapers
size 7 shoes

I love being this boy's mom. I try to cherish every day with him. He has such a joyful heart and an awesome personality. I am beyond blessed that God gave us this little boy!

Dr appointment

2011-05-10T20:14:00.002-06:00

Not sure how long I will be pregnant so I am going to update you on the doctor's appointment right now.

Blood pressure: 110/72
Weight: + 17 pre pregnancy
Heart rate: 146 bpm
Measure: 38 cm

The doctor checked me and I am 4 cm dilated and 75% effaced. She stripped my membranes today as well.

The Plan:
If I don't go into labor this week, I have an appointment set up for next week. They are going to do a stress test to make sure everything is ok. That includes an ultrasound to make sure the fluid levels and baby is doing ok. If the levels are low then I will get induced that day. If everything looks good then I will be induced a couple of days after that. I am praying he comes naturally but the good thing about being induced is that we aren't leaving the hospital without a baby.

40 weeks

2011-05-05T09:02:00.005-06:00

With Brandon 40 weeks 2 days
40 weeks with # 2

Front view
Baby is the size of a large watermelon... lol!
Today is my due date.
Hopefully soon I will get to update you on an actual baby.

Symptoms:
Pain
Bathroom breaks
Hot
Thirsty
Cramping
Braxton Hicks

Cravings:
Nothing really just drink cold water, Popsicles, and cold drinks to stay cool. I have never been this hot all the time ever!

Movement:
He moves a lot. Feels like he is clawing his way through my body. lol... not fun!

Thoughts:
If I make it to an update next week that I will officially be pregnant the longest I have been. I was in labor at 41 weeks with Brandon.
Well I never thought that I would make it to my due date. God had other plans. Waiting has been hard but I know that God's timing is always the best timing. I'll set up my induction date on Tuesday when I go to the doctor. I am hoping he comes before I have to be induced but I know that this labor won't be as long (hopefully) as the first.

Dr appt:
Heart rate: 144
Blood pressure: 104/64
Weight: + 17 lbs pre pregnancy. I lost 2 lbs
Measure: 38

I was checked and I was 3 cm dilated. I know that it doesn't mean anything but I am further dilated then I ever was without being induced with Brandon. Not sure if it makes sense to you but I know what I am talking about...lol. I know that I won't be pregnant forever. He will eventually have to come out.

This week has been extremely stressful and a lot of changes, close calls, and prayer has been going on this week. I am thankful for my deepening faith and trust in Christ and Ben this week. I am so thankful for Ben and everything he does for me. I love my boys.

39 weeks

2011-04-28T09:05:00.005-06:00

39 weeks with Brandon

39 weeks # 2

Baby is huge... that is all I have to say.
7 days till my due date

Symptoms:
Hurt
Bathroom breaks: all the time.
Sleeping: has been better than past. I actually slept through the night, without having to get up, last night.

Movement:
Ben and I had fun just watching my belly move all over.

Cravings:
Still haven't had my Boba tea yet.
Sonic strawberry limeades

Thoughts:
It has been hard to wait. I have been having contraction all the time and I think is this it? It is so hard to wait on God's timing. I want him here. Ben keeps thinking that every time I call him, I'm going to tell him that my water broke or I need him to come home. He is probably just as excited as me. Although this time, he seems a lot more calm this time around! My thoughts need to be this way with Jesus' coming. I need to be anxious and excited to go home with Him.

Dr. Appointment:
Blood Pressure: 110/62
Weight: +19 lbs pre pregnancy
Heart Rate: Started at 170 and dr listened to make sure it went down. Jumped from 110 to 140.
Measure: 38 cm. He dropped so much

Dr checked me and there was no progress.
She said that baby couldn't be any lower without starting to come out.
Dr. is hoping he comes this week cause we all know he is going to be a big baby!on
Last Thursday, I was having contractions every 5 minutes for over 5 hours and then they were every 3 minutes for 3 hours and got more painful. They didn't stop when I repositioned or walked. Ben and I went to triage to get checked out. When I got there they checked me and I hadn't progressed but I was really soft. They monitored me and had me walk for 2 hours. When I came back, they checked me again and I hadn't progressed so I went home. I thought this baby was going to come early but I am thinking that I am going to have to be induced and expect a record baby...lol! I was a little discouraged but I really am trying to trust and rely on God for all I need.

38 weeks

2011-04-21T07:00:00.002-06:00

Love when he kisses his little brother. Had to post this picture!

38 weeks with # 2 Front view

38 weeks with # 2

Baby is the size of a watermelon.
14 days till my due date.

Symptoms:
Hurt everywhere: My hip pops in and out of socket. Hurts to walk.
Tired: 5-6 hours a night is a rarity. Have to reposition at least once an hour. Usually I take a nap with Brandon.
Braxton hicks and crampy
Brandon is clingy: He wont let me clean or do anything else besides hold or play with him.
Nesting: Wis I could clean more without getting so tired after.

Cravings:
Still haven't had my Boba.
Popsicle are my best friend!

Movement:
He moves a lot. Mostly punching my bladder and squishing my organs even more than they already are.

Thoughts:
I have been told that I am low and bigger than I was with Brandon. I never felt Brandon this low. I am hoping it is a sign that I wont make it to my due date. Kind of expecting that I will have to be induced. Have had really bad allergies recently. Not fun to have to go through that.

Dr appointment:

Heartrate: 140
Blood Pressure: 112/65
Weight: + 17 lbs pre pregancy
Measure: 40 cm. The Dr measured me and said well at least you measure smaller than last time. I told her that I measured 39, 2 weeks ago and she started laughing.

Group B strep was negative. Don't have to take antibiotics this time either.

Dr. checked me and she said that I am 1+,not quite 2 cm dilated. I was excited but still trying to not get my hopes up cause that means nothing.

I am going to start going weekly. Excited to see if all these cramps and Braxton hicks are doing anything.

37 weeks

2011-04-14T07:00:00.000-06:00

Brandon 37 weeks 4 days

Baby # 2 37 weeks
Baby is the size of a watermelon.
Is there really only 21 days till my due date?
Don't forget to enter into the baby poll which is on the top right corner of my blog

Symptoms:
Can't sleep
Uncomfortable
Nesting
Constantly in the bathroom
Hips hurt... time for a trip to the chiropractor
Crampy: hoping it gets me somewhere when she checks me next week.

Movement:
He has slowed down a little bit just cause there isn't a lot of room but still moves a lot!

Cravings:
Boba tea cravings are back

Thoughts:
I am so ready to not be uncomfortable again. Time has passed so fast and I can't believe that I only have 21 days till my due date. Although it has passed fast, I feel like these last few weeks have dragged on cause I can't get comfortable and sleep at all. i am getting nervous about having 2 kids at the same time all the time. I am also so excited to see baby's face. My thoughts are kind of contradicting of each other. It is getting so close so I have lots of exciting and anxious thoughts all at the same time.

No Dr appointment this week but next week I start going weekly.

36 weeks

2011-04-07T07:00:00.001-06:00

5 days before Brandon

36 weeks with Baby b
I feel just as big with this one as I did with Brandon.

Baby should be the size of a honeydew

Symptoms:
Heartburn
Uncomfortable
Can't sleep
Hard to move
Nesting
No energy
Tired
Crampy
Skin stretching
(Sorry long list)

Cravings:
Slushies, soda, coolaid.

Movement:
He moves a lot but love every moment!

Thoughts:
I finally made it to the point of no return. He can come and the Dr's wont stop the labor. I am worried about labor, how big he is, and worried about what happened last labor will happen this time too. I know that my Jesus is in control, and He already knows when baby is going to come and what the labor is going to be like. I would love for him to come early but I know that god will bring him when it is time. I just have to remember that I will only be uncomfortable for a little while longer and that soon I will be holding my little boy!

Dr. Appt:

Heartrate: 150's
Blood pressure: She took it twice. First time was 120/70 and I asked the nurse to take it again. The second time it was 100/70.
Weight: + 17 lbs pre pregnancy.
Measure: 39 cm (at this time with Brandon I measured 36 cm.)

Well the baby had a growthspert. He jumped 5 cm in measurement and I gained 5 lbs. Tear, I didn't want to gain more than 15 lbs. Oh well. Just have to work harder to get rid of all the extra weight.

Dr. also did my strep B test. I am going to call in a couple days to get the results since I wont be there for 2 weeks. She also checked me and I am softening but not dilated. That is good.

I have 1 two week appointment and then I will be going every week.
I am now at the point of no return. They wont stop me if I go into labor. Wow... time went fast and I am finally nearing the end!

35 weeks

2011-03-31T08:37:00.004-06:00

35 days to go till my due date.
Baby is supposed to be the size of a honeydew... lol! Right.
I have a feeling he is about 6 and a half pounds right now.

Symptoms:
Heartburn: Constant
Uncomfortable: He is low and I can feel every punch and kick... love it but hurts.
Potty breaks: I feel like I am constantly in the bathroom especially when I drink a lot of fluids.
Sharp pains
Skin still feel like it is stretching

Cravings:
Hungry but noting tastes good to me... nothing satisfies my cravings. I also can't eat very much otherwise I feel way too full.

Movement:
I feel everything. Especially when he decides to stretch and I feel him squishing every organ in my body... lol!

Thoughts:
I am so excited to meet my little boy. Going to start working on those last minute things that I have to get done.

-Install Car seat base
-Fix dresser
-Clear out bassinet and make it up. (Yes I know but it is acting like a storage unit at the moment)
-Pack hospital bag
-Get maturity pictures taken
-Make a birthing plan

I am enjoying all the cuddle and special time with Brandon before baby comes. I just love my cuddles. I love watching him learn and something clicking and he finally understands. I love his smiles, kisses, and uncontrollable laughter! I can't believe that he is going to be 20 months.

Both Ben and I think that Baby b is coming in April. I sure hope so but know that God's timing is the best and whenever he makes his arrival it will be awesome.

Really thinking about getting an epidural this time around too. We will see what happens. I'll be having my strep B test soon and will keep you updated.

God has really done amazing things in my life. He is working in my life and I am so amazed at how he loves everyone! How he accepts everyone just how they are mistakes and all. I am amazed at how He completely forgives and makes up white as snow. He didn't have to die on that cross. Someone told me yesterday that the reason Jesus didn't say anything during his trial and crucification is that he had unbelievable self-control. All He had to say was one word and it would have been all over. He wanted to finish what the Father had sent him to do and that was be sacrificed for our sins, die and rise again. He died so that we can live. It just blows my mind. He also gave me the opportunity to meet some amazing, awesome woman this last weekend. I am amazed and in awe at how God has blessed me recently!

34 weeks

2011-03-24T07:00:00.000-06:00

34 weeks with Brandon.

34 weeks with baby b. Love Brandon's expression in the background.

Am I bigger? Same size? Smaller?

Baby is the size of a cantaloupe
Sorry there was no update last week cause I was having a blast in Durango.

Symptoms:
Skin stretching at the top of my belly: Hurts so bad!
Can't bend over anymore: Get sharp pains when I do so.
Heartburn
Hip pain: Haven't gone to the chiropractor yet. I am hoping to go tomorrow.
Nesting: Have spurts of energy to get things done but get tired pretty easily.
Swelling in my feet: Not as bad as with Brandon but when I am on my feet alot and walking, they swell.

Cravings:
Don't have much of an appetite. Don't eat a lot. Nothing really tastes good to me

Movement:
Lots! He loves to stretch and kick my ribs and bladder at the same time. He takes up a lot of room!

Thoughts:
I just had a vacation with my family and it was so nice to get away for some time. Now that we are back, I am so ready for our little one to come. I am ready to see his face, what he looks like, and how big he is. I am so ready to not be kicked on the inside and to sleep on my belly again. I am excited to nurse and cuddle with my little guy. I am also excited to see how Brandon reacts to him. I guess I feel a lot farther a long than I am so I feel like he sould come any day but I need to be patient. I need to cherish these last days with my hubby, and my son! My day is filled with cuddles, kisses, and endless babbling. I need to focus on Brandon at the time being and God will bring our little one when it is time.

All my friends are having their babies and I am so excited for them
Dr Appointment:

Heartrate: 124 bpm
Blood pressure: 108/64
Measure: 34 cm
Weight: + 12 lbs pre pregnancy. Surprising with all the junk food I ate on our trip.

Dr says that baby is in the 87th percentile. She says he isn't huge but he isn't small either. His kidneys are still backed up. The Dr says that it normally goes away at birth which is what happened with Brandon. She will notify the hospital and they will most likely do an ultrasound on him in the hospital. God is in control and I know that everything is going to be just fine.

She talked about at 38 weeks trying to do things like stripping my membranes to get me going since he is so big. She says at 36 weeks she wont stop the labor but she also wont force thing to happen either. At 37 weeks she will start checking my cervix to see if there is any progress.

I have two 2 week appointments and then I am going to go every week. By then I will be 37 weeks so we will check my progress. I am so excited that it is getting close to the end.

Durango

2011-03-21T16:57:00.008-06:00

This week we went to Durango. My parents rented a condo and we (11 of us) all went up there. Brandon and I drove up with my parents on Tuesday and Ben joined us on Wednesday. We walked downtown a lot and shopped, rode the train, and just enjoyed each others company. Our condo was right by the train tracks. We got to see the train pass twice a day. It was fun watching London and Brandon watch the trains. Brandon just started loving trains and calls them "choo choos." Brandon loved playing with his cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. It was so nice to get away and have a family vacation before baby comes!

Get ready for a ton of pictures!
My happy boy!

Brandon loves his cousin Rivie! The whole week he wanted to hug, kiss, and hold his cousin. He is so ready for his brother!

Brandon would say "Rivie," hold out his hands to hold him. When he didn't get Rivers right away, Brandon would clap a couple of times and then hold out his hands again all with continually saying "Rivie." So cute and funny!

Me and my handsome soon to not be only child!

Brandon loves his cousin

So hard to walk on a train, especially pregnant.
Chilling with Auntie

Daddy and son time

My nephew loves trains and had so much fun riding the train, seeing the conductors, and looking out the windows.
Sleepy boys and beautiful views!

Much needed double date night! We ate at a place called Ken and Sues. So yummy! After we went to Coldstone and got some yummy ice cream. Then to finish the night rented and watched The Next 3 Days. Good movie!

We had a wonderful time and it was so nice to get away with my family!

Update on Brandon

2011-03-14T11:48:00.003-06:00

Went to a specialist to look at his bowed legs and pigeon toes. The doctor observed him and looked at his legs. Then the doctor said that it is normal, that it may be more bowed because Brandon walked early and because he is big. He said that he will go through a bowed leg time and then he may go through a knocked knees period. The doctor then said that it should correct itself but if it doesn't then that is when we should come back in. He also told me that he will be seeing us again from Brandon falling off the monkey bars because he is so active. That is a very likely possibility!

32 weeks, Dr. appointment, and ultrasound

2011-03-10T12:41:00.011-07:00

Brandon at 29 weeks

Baby # 2 at 32 weeks

Baby is the size of a squash

Symptoms:
Hips hurt
Can't sleep well
Bathroom break every hour or so
Waddling: hard to walk
Lots of pressure
Tired
heartburn

Cravings:
Fruit. Nothing else tastes good to me.

Movement:
He moves at his regular times but sleeps the rest of the time. It starting to really hurt when he kicks. He likes to punch my bladder and kick my ribs.

Thoughts:
It is getting harder and harder to get off the couch and actually get motivated to do things. It hurts and I get tired so easily. Hard to sleep at night. I wake up with every noise and I have had really bad allergies. I feel a lot farther along than I really am.

Dr. appointment:
Weight gain: +11 pounds pre pregnancy
Blood pressure: 104/65
Heart rate: 150
Measure: 33 cm

I am on track to have the same size baby that I did with Brandon. I measured 34 cm at 33 weeks with Brandon.

Ultrasound
The first thing out of the ultrasound tech's mouth was "Do you have diabetes?" That is the second time I have heard that. The first time was with Brandon's last ultrasound. I do not have diabetes, i am just prone to big babies, thanks to my husband. The Tech said that on the scale he is almost too big. So far we have had a 9 lb, 9.3 lb, and 9.5 lb babies in my family. Is this one gonna be bigger? Yikes. I'll put a baby pool up soon so you all can guess.

Baby measures 4 lbs 9 oz.
The kidneys are still blocked. Praying that it resolves itself at birth. Not worried about it all.

Tech says that everything else looks good.

I am in love with this little boy. He is so cute and I can't wait to meet my precious little boy!

31 weeks

2011-03-03T08:58:00.005-07:00

Baby is still the size of a squash.
31 weeks down and 9 more to go.

Symptoms:
Hips hurt
Heartburn
Waddling: Harder to walk. Baby is head down earlier than Brandon was so he is putting a lot of pressure and makes it harder to walk.
Not sleeping really well: Toss and turn a lot and wake up not rested.
Tire out easily: Have been picking up the house so that it doesn't take a lot to clean it but that still takes a lot out of me. I have been taking naps when Brandon does. Helps me get through the rest of the day with a crazy, hyper toddler.

Cravings:
Sweets but have been satisfying by eating cut up strawberries and bananas with yogurt.

Movement:
He moves in the morning and and evening. He moves some what through the day but lets me "sleep" at night.

Thoughts:
Excited for my ultrasound to see baby b a week from today. It will be here before we know it. I'm excited to see how big he is and how his kidneys are. I have gotten a lot of stuff done. I felt like I should get everything ready early because I want to spend more time with Brandon. I don't want to wait last minute and not get everything done. Brandon has been really clingy and wanting to sit with me a lot. Its nice to know we are ready for whatever comes.
I have gotten these done:

-Cleaned and organized the boys room.
-Washed Baby b's clothes and put it in the dresser
-Moved Brandon's clothes to his dresser
-Bought Ergo carrier and infant insert for baby b.
-Got car seat washed and ready
-Bassinet ready and next to bed (thanks to my sister)

I just need to do a couple of things.

-Pack hospital bag.
-Instal car seat base.
-Pull the swing in from the garage.
-Buy items needed for pumping and baby b that we need.
-Buy a take home outfit for baby b.
-Have my church baby shower (So thankful for my friends at church!)

Lots of my friends are having babies or are close to having their babies soon. I am so excited for them and know that baby b will come when it is God's timing. I'm excited to meet our precious little boy!

30 weeks

2011-02-24T21:35:00.006-07:00

Baby b is the size of a squash.

Symptoms:
Hips and back hurt
Heartburn
vivid and scary dreams
hungry but can only eat a little bit at a time
Pressure from the baby
Moody: short tempered
Hard time getting to sleep and feel like I am still awake when I am sleeping
Nesting: wanting to organize the babies room
Tired: Feel like I am in my first trimester again but with a massive belly. Get tired easily.

Cravings:
Cheese and crackers

Movement:
He isn't moving as much because he is getting bigger but I feel his every movement when he does move.

Thoughts:
Being 30 weeks, this last week I have been really starting to get nervous about labor and having 2 kids. I am excited to meet baby b but just worried about how different it will be when we have 2 kids and I am outnumbered during the day. I know Jesus will be with me the whole time. He will be my strength and comfort. I know that things will be different this time. I am going to the chiropractor this time around. My hips feel better and I don't have as much pain. It is nice to know what to expect, for the most part, and be more ready. I have decided that I want to try to go naturally but if I need the drugs, I am going to be open to it. I feel like I have to get everything ready but I am trying to hold off so that I have things to do later and don't get it all done too fast, if you know what I mean. Got a couple new things for baby b. Nice to get a couple new things so baby b doesn't have to use everything that Brandon did. Plus there are cool new things out since Brandon was born. I am so in love with this baby and It is so awesome seeing Brandon want to kiss baby brother. I am trying to spend as much time with Brandon as I can. I leave the cleaning and cuddle with Brandon. I am trying to cherish this time with Brandon being an only child. I know he will do wonderfully but I will have to share my time with 2 kids. Its nice to watch Brandon grow up and see him playing with Ben and run to Ben when he gets home. Sorry lots of thoughts today but I have a lot on my mind today.

Dr Appointment:
Weight gain: +10 lbs pre pregnancy. So excited that I haven't gained so much. Hopefully I won't gain too much at the end.
Blood pressure: 104/58. Lower than normal but still just fine.
Heart rate: 143ish
Measured: 31 cm. Jumped 5 cm in a month. This baby is growing fast.

Passed my 1 hour glucose test! Praise the Lord! Scheduled another ultrasound to check baby b's kidneys. Now we are getting closer and I am going to the ob every 2 weeks for 3 appointments. Then at 36 weeks we move to every one week.

18 months

2011-02-18T11:37:00.007-07:00

Wow time has passed way to fast. He was 18 months on the 6th but I am not updating you... sorry kinda behind.

He is getting better:
Putting words together. He says:
The ball
The book
Mama up
Daddy work
Jesus loves you
More please
bu-by
He repeats alot of words that you say.

Throwing balls: man does this kid have an arm
Pointing things out and saying their names.
Still loves to go places. He now says "bu by" and goes to the door.

New:
5 new teeth
Says Thank you after anyone gives him anything. So cute.
Can say baby b's name. Yesterday he said "my baby bruber"
Can climb onto the couch by himself.
Started crying when we leave him somewhere.
Gets more excited to see his daddy come home. He waits at the window and says "daddy"
continually.
Loves T.V. and will get the channel changer to turn on his "shews."
can climb stairs standing up and doesn't have to crawl up or down.
Can jump and get both feet off the ground. He actually gets some air.

Size:
Still in size 4 diapers.
Wears mostly 18 month clothes but some 24 month
size 6 shoes

Thoughts:
Everyday Brandon melts my heart and reminds me why I wanted to be a mom. I love him so much. I love watching him interact with other kids, play at the play ground, read books, play with toys, and just love on me everyday. It is nice that it is getting warmer and everyday this week, we have made it a point to go outside and play, take a walk, or play at the park. He is growing up so fast but developing
He is going to be such an awesome big brother. He interacts with kids so well. Sometimes he is rough but he likes to mostly kiss and hug other kids.

Dr. Appointment:
Head: 18 1/2 in
Weight: 28.2
Height: 32 in
I also talked to my doctor about Brandon's right leg bowing more now. He said that it is normal and will usually correct itself when he becomes 3 or 4. Although he is sending me to an orthopedic specialist to make sure that nothing major is happening. We scheduled an appointment on the 14th of March with a doctor that is supposedly really good. Could use prayer about the whole situation. I am also taking him to a chiropractor to adjust him to see if that helps. Brandon just laid on the table and let the chiropractor do their thing. The chiropractor ended up being more expensive than I expected so we are going to go see a chiropractor that Ben, my family, and I have seen for a really long time. He said that he can adjust pregnant woman and Brandon as well. We really like him and he is cheaper. I'm thinking that getting Brandon and I adjusted more regularly may help us. Especially with my labor.

29 weeks

2011-02-17T21:22:00.003-07:00

With Brandon

Baby is the size of a squash.

Symptoms:
Hips hurt
Tired: Feel like I am in my first trimester again but feel like a beached wheel (my friend put it well).
Not much of an appetite.

Movement:
He moves a lot and although it hurts, I love to feel him kick!

Cravings:
Cheese: I love to eat cheese and crackers but it upsets my stomach so bad.

Thoughts:
I am so excited that baby b will be here soon but at times I'm not ready to have 2 kids yet. I am trying to enjoy my time with Brandon as much as I can. He is growing up so fast and is going to be such a great big brother. Tonight he called baby b "my baby bruber." my heart just melted! Brandon feels that it is close, plus he is getting molars, because he has been really clingy.

Loving this warm weather and Brandon and I try to get outside as much as we can. I just love the warmth of the sun on my shoulders!

Here is another giveaway for Tickled Pink

2011-02-07T15:37:00.003-07:00

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Here is another giveaway.

2011-02-07T15:19:00.001-07:00

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27 weeks

2011-02-04T11:20:00.001-07:00

Baby is as big as an eggplant.

Symptoms:
Severe emotional up and downs: Been really struggling with my fluctuating emotions. Brandon and I have spent many hours cuddling on the couch this week to keep warm and Brandon is getting his molars still so he hasn't been doing well.
Sweet tooth
Tired and no motivation: Especially with all the snow we have had. The dirty dogs in my house has made it hard for me to want to clean the house.
Heartburn: it is becoming an everyday, all day occurrence. Got 2 huge bottles of tums to help.

Cravings:
Sweets
Havent really had an appetite lately. Think it has a lot to do with the emotions.

Movement:
I love feeling him move. I get a lot of knees and elbows dragged across my belly. Feels so awesome. He likes to play games. Ben or I will tap or push on my belly and he will push back. Love it!

Thoughts:
It has been a hard last couple weeks. Yesterday and today are looking up and I feel so much better. I haven't been able to handle stress very well, which is hard but helping me to learn to rely on Christ a lot more! Trials are hard to go through but it is so nice to be on the other side and be blessed by Christ!

New blog giveaway

2011-02-03T08:59:00.002-07:00

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26 weeks

2011-01-28T12:47:00.005-07:00

Sorry I was MIA last week. It has been a hard couple of weeks.

Baby boy is the size of an eggplant.

Symptoms:
Hips, back, and abs hurting: My body has been feeling it this week and I have had a hard time functioning.
Heartburn: horrible, I have heartburn all the time! Not fun at all!
No patience with whining and crying all the time for no reason.
Anxious: I have felt really anxious recently. I am really in need of God's comfort!

Movement:
Baby boy is getting more regular with his movements and likes to move at the same time everyday.

Cravings:
Uncontrollable sweet tooth: Crave everything sweet and cant do anything else till I have it. I am trying to eat healthy but having a little sweet I know is ok as long as I don't go overboard.

Thoughts:
I have been thinking and I considering which doctor you talk to, I only have 10 weeks till I am full-term. I am a little freaked out about labor. I am doing ab exercises to try to help with labor. I know that labor is going to be hard to go through and I am not really ready to go through that. I know that it is in God's hands but its hard not to worry about.

Dr. Appointment:
I also had a doctors appointment this week

Blood Pressure: 100/60
Heart Rate: 154
Measured: 26 cm.
Gain weight: + 6 lbs pre pregnancy.

I also have to take the glucose test and blood work before the next appointment. Not looking forward to that but I think that it will be good to get it out of the way next Monday. We will also be able to see little baby b again when I am 32 weeks. So excited about seeing him again. It is to see the size of Baby b and check his kidneys.

Here is another giveaway.

2011-01-22T15:19:00.002-07:00

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give aways

2011-01-22T15:03:00.002-07:00

My sister has had a lot of giveaways on her blog and i just love this purse that is up now. Kelsey you were right. You can go see all the purses here and go see the giveaway here .

24 weeks

2011-01-14T12:48:00.002-07:00

In the boy's room which we haven't done anything to.
I took the picture on time but I seem to be making it a habit to write this post a day late. Sorry all.

Baby boy is the still the size of a Papaya.

Symptoms:
Hips and back hurt: That was expected.
Nesting
Up and down emotions

Movement:
He has been sleeping more. He gets the hiccups a lot and moves when I move. He sleeps at night except when I get up and go to the bathroom he moves too.

Cravings:
Nothing right now. Soup tastes good right now because it is cold but I like soup every winter.

Thoughts:
So ready to meet little boy. He is so much a part of our family already. Big brother loves to lift up my shirt and say "baby bruber" (baby brother). Brandon has been extra clingy. Maybe its cause I'm worried about labor an he knows I'm acting different but I love the cuddles.

Baby heartbeat 12/21/10

2011-01-10T07:00:00.004-07:00

Baby boy has a very strong heartbeat.

23 weeks 1/6/11

2011-01-07T19:34:00.005-07:00

Baby is the size of a papaya.

Symptoms:
Abs are starting to split: Wearing a brace to help with that.
Heartburn
Up and down emotions

Movement:
This baby moves 10 times more than Brandon ever did. I love feeling him move but I know that when he is born, he isn't going to stop moving.

Cravings:
I have recently the last couple days been really hungry and can't get enough food.

Thoughts:
It has been a hard week with all the up and down emotions I have been having. I cry for no reason, and get mad at absolutely nothing. It has been hard. It has been hard because I already feel like this baby is huge. I can only imagine right now how big he is going to get and how big my belly is going to be. I love having Brandon but having a toddler and being pregnant has been really really hard so far. It may be hard but I am very thankful that I haven't had any major problems with this pregnancy.

Fun at the Dr Appointment

2011-01-07T07:00:00.002-07:00

Brandon with his "Hot"

Fish

17 months

2011-01-06T14:45:00.002-07:00

Watching t.v. on the couch

Loves to sleep under his pillow, not on it.

Brandon has gotten so big this last month!

Wearing:
size 4 diapers
Size 18 month clothes but some shirts are getting too short.
Size 5 1/2 shoes

Getting better:
Talking... he repeats everything people tell him and it is getting more clear so I can understand him.
Running: He runs everywhere and is getting fast.
Sleeping: he goes to bed most nights and naps without crying. He will talk or play until he is tired.

New:
Getting very curious: Into everything!!! Pulling, pushing, picking up, pulling down, and making huge messes!
Defiant: He tells me no when I ask him to do something.
Understands what yes and no mean and lets me know.
Says baby "brober" (brother) to my belly now.

Thoughts:
I can't believe that Brandon is almost a year and a half. He is getting so big! Seeing him interact with Naomi (a little girl I take care of), I am so excited to see him with his little brother.

I am amazed!

2011-01-04T09:58:00.003-07:00

I am so thankful for Jesus! I have had a nasty cold and haven't been able to breath. Sunday night was my worst night, I couldn't breath at all and had a hard time sleeping. I was up till 2 or 3 am, I even got up and walked around to see if that would help. Sad that my last resort is to talk to my savior. I finally prayed and asked for his healing. I asked specifically that it I don't have to breath out of both sides of my nose but I just need one so I can sleep. After a few minutes, he answered my prayer and I was able to breath out of one side. Yesterday, I continued to get better. I was able to sleep wonderfully and deeply last night and I slept better last night then I have in the last couple months of being pregnant. I am not 100% but man do I feel a whole lot better. I am so blessed and amazed at what my heavenly father does for me. I know that it is small, but I wanted to write it down to show how even the little things He does is a blessing!!! God is so good to me!!! I woke up refreshed this morning, made dinner in the crock pot, did most of the dishes, and am working on laundry. I feel great!!!

Fun on PJ day.

2011-01-03T15:03:00.002-07:00

Love the huge pile of laundry in the back.

Christmas eve and Christmas morning

2011-01-03T14:16:00.008-07:00

Our little Santa
Having fun playing

Opening presents

Having his morning milk in his Christmas pj's.

So many gifts!

Opening his gift from his Auntie Steph and Uncle Jason.

Playing with all his awesome toys he got from Daddy and Mommy.

We had so much fun celebrating Jesus' birthday, being with family and opening presents. Especially the one that had the sex of our baby on it. So excited about our little boy joining our family.

22 weeks

2010-12-31T14:19:00.003-07:00

Baby is the size of a papaya.

Symptoms:
Hard time breathing
Feel weak and really tired if I push myself to do too much.
Hips hurt
My abs are starting to separate: Had to order a support band but thank God for my sister who is letting me borrow hers until mine comes in. Let me tell you, painful!!!
Sleeplessness: Can't sleep at night and then feel really tired during the day.

Movement:
When this baby isn't asleep, he is moving, hiccuping, and kicking me non stop.

Cravings:
Last night I wanted Taco Bell and Ben so graciously went and got it for me.

Thoughts:
So so excited for a house of Boys!!! I am totally outnumbered but I am so excited to see my two boys grow up together and hopefully be best buds. We are going to tackle the babies room this weekend and hopefully get it organized enough to start moving and setting up things for the babies arrival.

Pretty sure this baby is going to be bigger than Brandon. A little afraid of that so I am hoping he comes early so he is as big or a little smaller than Brandon. Loving feeling him kick though cause I know he is doing well!

Weighed myself and I haven't gained weight. -3 lbs prepregnancy. Trying not to worry knowing that he is doing fine. Just have to realize that I am not swollen this time and I am eating better. Hope I don't gain as much this pregnancy so it will be easier to lose after.

Its a boy!!!

2010-12-27T18:18:00.005-07:00

We are so excited to have a house full of boys! It was so special opening up the card with the sex on it, on Christmas morning. It was such an awesome family time. This makes life a whole lot easier! We are still debating on whether to keep the name a secret or not. We have a few picked out that we like but we haven't picked out a definite name.

Ultrasound:
Baby b weighed 14 oz
He also has the same problem that Brandon did with his kidneys. We are just praying the same result happens with Baby b. That the kidney problems go away right after he is born.
Other than the kidneys everything looks great.

Dr's appointment:

Blood pressure: 112/64
Heart rate: 154 bpm
Measured: 23 cm

Everything looks and sounds wonderful.

21 weeks

2010-12-23T11:32:00.004-07:00

The baby is the size of a banana.

Symptoms:
Heartburn: not fun

Movement:
I feel the baby all the time and he/she is moving constantly. When he/she is awake I feel a constant kick... wild child... but thank God that at night he/she sleeps with me!!!

Cravings:
Nothing at the moment but enjoying fruit and food period. I am really looking forward to beans and tamales on Christmas!!!!

Thoughts:
So excited for Christmas... to celebrate the birth of our lord and savior Jesus Christ.
I am also excited because Brandon is at the age where he understands a little more. We are excited to share this special day with our awesome son. We have everything ready except a little baking that I have to do.

20 weeks

2010-12-16T15:07:00.003-07:00

First 2 with Brandon at 20 weeks and second 2 with Baby # 2.

Am I really 20 weeks? Halfway there!

Baby is the size of a cantalope.

Symptoms:
Can't do as much: Keep thinking that I can do more than I really can and i tire out so much faster. I know that I write this one a lot but it is a hard thing to accept that I can't do .
as much. Today I was extra tired cause of the weather.
Emotional: for sure cry more at random commercials and movies that I don't normally cry to.
Pain in hips, legs, and back.

Movement: I feel this baby all the time. I love feeling the kicks but I can only imagine how hard this baby is going to kick at the end if he/she kicks so hard now. I can also feel the hiccups that this baby has. And he/she gets them a lot!

Cravings:
Nothing really right now but food really hasn't been a struggle right now. I eat when I'm hungry and i stop when I'm full. I still haven't gained any weight and I hope I wont gain as much as I did with Brandon.

Thoughts:
I have been feeling this pregnancy a lot more that the first one. i expected that but I am having my dad look into ordering me a brace to help support my belly more to take the pressure off my hips. I'm hoping that will help.

19 weeks

2010-12-10T09:46:00.003-07:00

Only one more week and I am half way. I can't believe how fast time has gone.
Baby Broshious is the size of a Mango. Yum!

Symptoms:
Lazyness: Don't really want to do anything. Praying for motivation for cleaning and cooking.
Tire easily: Can't do what I used to do.
Losing lung function: Having trouble breathing

Movement:
I feel the baby all the time and Ben was able to feel the baby kick this week too. It was exciting and a big step for us when he was able to feel the kick.

Cravings:
Salad!

Thoughts:
I'm a little scared in how fast this pregnancy is going. I know that God is in control but right now I don't feel in control of everything. Its a good thing and now I just need to trust fully and know that God's plans are better than mine.

16 months

2010-12-07T09:07:00.004-07:00

Sorry this is a day late!
My baby is getting so big!

Wearing:
He is in most 18 month clothes. Even his Pants are too short. Size 4 diapers, size 5 1/2 shoes, and a Big personality.

Doing:
Running
Playing
Talking
Smiling
Laughing
Getting into things
Hugging
Kissing
Pointing
Reading
Loving
Making us laugh
Growing

New:
Words words and more words. He is in the stage where you ask him to say something and he will. It may be hard to understand but he will try his best to say it. He has his main words but his vocabulary is growing every day. He has learned where some of his body parts are and how to say them. He has learned what a dog says and I am trying to teach him what the other animals say.

Very little crying at nap time. He now lays down and lets us cover him with a blanket. He will cry for a minute and then either talk himself to sleep or fall asleep right away.

He loves books. I know that isn't new but he is learning how to sit still while we read him a story. He loves to look at the pictures and point to all the things on the page. He will also read it to me and tell me his version of the story.

That is all I can think of right now but hope you all enjoy this holiday season and celebrating the birth of our lord.

I get to pick up our Christmas cards today and they will be going out in the mail very soon!

18 weeks

2010-12-02T09:26:00.002-07:00

Baby is the size of a sweet potato

I had a doctors appointment on Tuesday. Everything looks great. Heatbeat 162 bpm. Blood pressure 110/60. -2 pounds pre pregnancy

Symptoms:
Lazy: I think that has a lot to with the fact that I have been so busy that by the time that I get home, I am so exhausted and don't want to do anything.
Hungry: I eat a lot more and snack a lot too.
Pains: My hips and back are hurting more. Have to sit down a lot more. Feeling the pressure more this time.

Movement: This baby kicks a lot and moves a ton.

Cravings:
Olive garden and IL Vachinos house salad. Yummy!!!

Thoughts:
Crazy how the time goes so fast. Brandon is so sweet. He loves kissing and hugging my belly. I am so thankful for my hubby! He is amazing!

Short update

2010-11-28T18:39:00.005-07:00

I am sorry I have been out of the picture for a little while. I had a crazy week. I worked 3 days in a row, then had thanksgiving, and then shopping(kind of). I don't have no pictures of this week cause I can't find my camera but as soon as I find it I have pictures of last week that I will put up.

Brandon is getting so big! He is talking more and more each day. He said "aunt" to aunt Whitney and aunt Kelsey yesterday. They loved it. He dances all the time.

Its fun to see how much rhythm he has. Our baby is the size of an onion. Nice right? Not sure if I like that my baby is getting compared to an onion. Haha. This baby is growing bigger and bigger. At this point I just feel fat and not pregnant. Hopefully that will get better! I have decided that I am carrying a lot like Brandon was. I was spread out until one day I popped into a ball in the middle. That is what happened on Thanksgiving. I have a basketball in my belly again. I will put up a picture on Thursday to show you and see if you all see it too. It has been hard to be off schedule this week and I am excited to get back on and get my dirty house clean again.

Brandon, Ben and I had two places to go on thanksgiving. It was very relaxing! The next day was an early one. Ben, Brandon, and I went to REI early and waited in the cold to get some gift cards. We were able to get 3 of them. Very awesome! I was able to get a membership so I can get 20% off in January or February so I can finally get my Double bob revolution stroller. So excited!!!!

I can't believe that Brandon will be 16 months soon and that means that in two months he will be a year and a half. I'm a little freaked out in fast time is going.

Excited for Christmas. We get to celebrate Christ's birth, find out the sex of our baby, and spend time with family. This year Ben doesn't have to work and Brandon will actually understand how to open gifts. That is all for now but more to come soon.

Really?

2010-11-19T12:07:00.001-07:00

I don't usually get into detail and share my heart with people but I saw this and it just broke my heart! I just saw this on Facebook. They don't know if they want to have children so they posted a poll to see if the should abort or give birth. My beliefs have always been that I would never abort my child planned or not planned. I have been blessed both of my pregnancies have been planned but what would i have done if they weren't. I have always meant to be a mom. I have wanted to be one since I was little. If I got pregnant and it wasn't planned, then I would love this child just as much and not want to abort it. Same if it has down syndrome or if it ended up as a little person, spinabifida, or if this child died right after he/she was born, I would love this child to the very end and be thankful. Praising God for what He has given us. Would I blame God for bad things happening to us? No, He knows we could handle anything with him to hold us up. We struggle everyday with one salary but because of it my relationship with God and Ben is stronger. I have to trust God that he will use Ben to provide money for us to pay the bills. We are never short each month because God always provides. When you are down, struggling, empty, and need help. Look to Christ! He is always there and loves you more that anyone else ever could.

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16 weeks

2010-11-18T20:48:00.003-07:00

No picture this week. Wasn't in the mood to post one today.
Baby is the size of an avocado.

Symptoms:
Appetite: Its back! I am hungry all the time. I can't get enough food!
weight: Aren't you supposed to gain weight when eating so much? Nope not me... I am losing it.
Pregnancy pains: I have so many random pregnancy pains that happen randomly and take me out some days. I seem to have more this pregnancy but I may not remember having so many with Brandon.

Cravings:
I want Cheetos. Salty and sweet. I may have to get something that has salty and sweet at the same time. Everytime i eat something salty, want something sweet right after and vise versa.

Thoughts:
Has it really already be 16 weeks? It is flying by! I do have a toddler running around and there is never a dull moment with both my boys around.

Stuck?

2010-11-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

He was whining and I didn't know why. This is how I found him and I had to capture some pictures. Then i helped him down.

15 weeks

2010-11-11T09:40:00.005-07:00

15 weeks already? I feel like it has flown by!
The baby is the size of an orange.

Symptoms:
More energy: During the day but then I crash at night. That is good cause then I am rested in the morning and can wake up with my early riser at 6:45 every morning.
Irritable: Can get moody easily.
More of an appetite: I am hungry more which is good but its hard to want to eat all the time.
More stress and worrying: Need to trust God!

Cravings:
Pickles, salty, and tomatoes. Chocolate is better but still would rather have salty stuff.

Movement:
This time with Brandon I was still feeling flutters like a butterfly. This time around I feel full blown kicks. I think baby b is going to be a feisty one. It is almost to the point I think that Ben would be able to feel them. The baby likes to kick me when Brandon lays on my stomach. Apparently Brandon can't feel them yet cause he just lays there through the kicks.

Brandon has started this thing a couple weeks ago that when we ask where the baby is he lifts up my shirt and kisses my stomach. I love it and he is going to be such an awesome big brother!

Thoughts:
I have been more stressed lately but I need to just enjoy this time now. Enjoy Brandon being an only child for a few more months and enjoy being pregnant. Although I want more after this one, we may not be able to and I have to be thankful for what God has given us and how He has blessed us beyond anything I can every imagine. I have been studying Isaiah at BSF and it has been hard but so rewarding. I have learned so much about God and how He judges in love, cares about all people (not just Jesus followers), and longs for everyone to know and trust Him. It has been a wonderful journey so far!

One word Wednesday

2010-11-10T07:00:00.001-07:00

Kisses

15 months

2010-11-06T19:11:00.004-06:00

Wow... 15 months already! Can we slow down time please?

Wearing:
Size 4 diapers
Some 12 month but mostly 18 month clothes
size 5 shoes

Up to:
Running
Playing
Smiling
Laughing
Making people laugh
Talking
Getting into everything
Hugging
Kissing
Loving
Yelling at Football
Growing

Saying:
Milwk-Milk
Juice
Hot
ight-light
dog or doggy
elephant- sort of
Cat
Duck
Mama
Dad, Dada, Daddy- Whatever mood he is in
That
bye
Lots and lots of mumbling that we don't understand.

Signs:
Please
Thank you
All done
More

New:
Talks in sleep.
Changes his dancing alot
Found out what candy is
Wrestling with everyone
Learned how to point to and kiss the baby
Learned how to take off his pants
Started playing piano
Understands a lot

Harvest day!

2010-11-05T07:55:00.004-06:00

Had fun in his costume

So cute!!!

Petting zoo. He kissed the goat over and over.

Plaing a game

My cute little lion!

Ben and Brandon

I loved the back of this costume

Brandon with the pumpkins

Ben carved Brandon's hand again this year. I love it!

Ben and I had so much fun taking Brandon to two different harvest festivals and trick or treating. He had so much fun and found out what candy is. Thank god it only happens once a year.

14 weeks

2010-11-04T12:22:00.009-06:00

14 weeks with Brandon

Wow... I can't believe that I am already 14 weeks. The time has passed so quick!

Baby b is the size of a lemon.

Symptoms:
Tired: But energy is coming back. I am able to do so much more than before!
Impatient: I have a really hard time with whining and loud crying.
Appitite is coming back
Nesting?: I hate when my house is out of order and it has to be clean for me to relax. I have been deep cleaning alot as well.

Morning sickness:
I still haven't gotten it and I am assuming that if i haven't gotten it by now then I am not going to get it.

Cravings:
Salt, pickles, some candy. Chocolate just doesn't do it for me.

Movement:
I feel the baby move a lot more. I love feeling the kicks and knowing that he/she is alive and doing really well. Its weird how early I was able to feel it.

Thoughts:
I am getting so excited to find out what we are having. We will be able to find out soon.

Fire Truck

2010-11-01T07:00:00.001-06:00

Ben has a fire truck that they are fixing down at his work. Brandon thought it was great to sit in it and had such a fun time driving the huge fire truck! So awesome to see one up close!

13 weeks

2010-10-29T08:00:00.003-06:00

Sorry this is a day late and sorry about the light. I had to use the flash for this picture.

My baby is the size of a peach! Getting bigger.

Symptoms:
Tired: Not as tired I am starting to get my energy back but at the same time some days I wake up and feel like I haven't slept all day.
Not hungry
Emotional

Morning sickness:
None

Cravings:
Boba tea and pickles

Thoughts:
None really today but i am so glad that on Sunday i am out of the 1st trimester. Since they heard the heartbeat on the Doppler then the risk of miscarriage went way down! Praise the Lord! Brandon has been getting more teeth and has been clingy. It is nice but at the same time it is hard to get stuff done. I love my little boy and his red red hair!

My little musician!

2010-10-27T07:00:00.000-06:00

Dr appointment

2010-10-26T20:39:00.002-06:00

Had a Dr. appointment today. I was excited to go but I went by myself and Brandon. Brandon really had a hard time as you can tell in the video with the nurse and doctor touching me. The nurse wasn't able to find the heartbeat and so the doctor came in and found it right away but it scared me. So glad that they found the heartbeat.

Stats:
Blood pressure: 110/70
Weight: lost weight but still up from when i started: +1 lbs
Heartbeat: 166 bpm

My next appointment I have to wait 5 weeks cause I work on the day that it would be 4 weeks and it is thanksgiving week so I have to wait an extra week. That is ok cause then time will pass faster and I will be farther along next time I see her. Next appointment I will ask her about the sex ultrasound. Hopefully she will let me get it at 18 weeks and not have to wait till 20 weeks or my next appointment which would be at the end of December.

15 month stats

2010-10-21T13:26:00.003-06:00

Brandon had his 15 months appointment 2 weeks early but that is when they could get us in.

Weight: 24.4 (50th percentile)
Height: 31.5 (60th percentile)
Head: 18 (10th percentile)

He is getting 2 more teeth on the right side.
Dr says that everything looks good.

Brandon got 4 shots today
MMR, DTP, Varicella, and flu. I decided to get the flu on Brandon because I don't want him to get it and give it to me since I have decided not to get the flu shot this year. I prayed over Brandon and knew that it was the right thing to do. The Lord will protect my little boy!

12 weeks

2010-10-21T09:41:00.004-06:00

I can't take a picture today cause my camera is broken but I should get a new one soon so I'll talk it when it comes in.

Baby is the size of a plum!

Symptoms:
Tired: I feel so drained after I do one activity. Its hard for me to clean and run errands in the same day.
Not hungry: So I don't eat but then I feel really sick. Hard to force the calories when nothing sounds appetizing.

Morning sickness:
None but I do get sick if I don't eat but i don't consider that morning sickness.

Cravings:
Boba tea! yummy still haven't had one but man do I want one.
Salty
Some sweet

Movement:
I can feel the baby kick sometimes. I missed it and it is such a wonderful feeling! Just as I write this I felt my baby kick me! Can't wait till Ben can feel it!

Thoughts:
I can't wait till the second trimester... i want energy back. I want to be able to take care of a toddler and clean in the same day. Ben has been gone a lot on hunting trips which have been hard on me cause he is such a big help when he is here. He is so understanding and encouraging. I am so blessed!

Football sunday

2010-10-20T07:00:00.001-06:00

Pumpkin patch

2010-10-18T07:00:00.019-06:00

Brandon actually climbed out of his stroller to see Haylee!

Brandon had so much fun at the pumpkin patch. We got pumpkins, played in the dirt and corn, walking around, petting animals, and playing with friends and his girlfriend. My friend's little girl and Brandon have so much fun together. I have never seen him get so excited to see anyone else as he does Haylee. So cute and Maleri and I laughed so much watching them.

11 weeks

2010-10-14T14:50:00.002-06:00

Symptoms:
Still tired: I have been pushing my body this week and my body hasn't been too happy with me.
Not hungry: My hunger goes up and down but this week I haven't been hungry during the day. I also haven't been drinking as much as I should, it is hard to force the food and liquids down.

Morning Sickness:
None. YaY!

Cravings:
Pickles and anything salty. This week one day I craved Texas chili so I made that this week. Yesterday nothing tasted good to me. I can't eat very many sweets. They just don't taste good to me. I guess that is a good thing.

Thoughts:
I have been too busy this week to even think about the pregnancy. I worked at Sunset Mesa this week as a sub. I missed it and had fun doing it but it wore me out and I was exhausted. I also made apple butter with my mom this week. It was fun seeing my mom and making something so yummy!

Balloon fiesta

2010-10-14T14:39:00.004-06:00

We went to the balloon fiesta twice this year. Brandon loved the balloons and everyone thought it was amazing that he loved them. They said that most babies that they see freak out. It was so good to see Brandon get so excited!

10 weeks

2010-10-07T09:36:00.003-06:00

14 weeks #1

10 weeks # 2. I am almost as big as I was at 14 weeks with Brandon. Insane!

Symptoms:
Tired: drained easily
Allergies: I got them really bad with Brandon as well. Sneezing, plugged nose, blinking( eyes are dry)
Emotionally drained

Morning sickness:
A couple days I have gotten sick at night but It is cause I didn't eat soon enough.

Craving:
Tomatoes (I can't get enough) and yesterday was nacho cheese.

Thoughts:
It is definitely hard to have a toddler and be pregnant. Brandon has been very clingy to me and refuses to go to Ben at times. Ben helps me with Brandon so much. It is difficult to constantly clean toys up and sweep. He can make my clean house messy in a matter of seconds. Ben has been awesome and helped me so much. I seriously couldn't do it without him. He has been wonderful! Only 3 weeks and # days till my second trimester.

Pray that I will completely trust God with everything.

14 Months

2010-10-06T21:09:00.007-06:00

Happy Boy!

He loves the beanbag.

Family picture at the balloon fiesta.

He loved the balloons!

Firetruck

Football Sunday!

I'm sorry I missed Brandon's 13 month update.

Update:
He is walking really well. He gets up by himself and has fun exploring new places. He is starting to really play with his cousins and friends. He has a shape ball that he brings to both Ben and I to help him put all the shapes in the ball. He is starting to talk a lot more. Examples are "mwlk" (milk) "UP," "BAWOON" (balloon), "ight" (light), "that," and "ot" (hot). He says "mama," "daddy" and "GUck" (his own word that he says with a whole lot of passion). He speaks in full sentences but we have no idea what he is saying. He has learned how to sign; More, please, all done, and thank you. He knows the difference between each one cause he signs each one at the correct times. He understands so much. I can ask him to put things back or bring them to me and he obeys. He has started to run when we call him to come back and we are working on that. He is becoming more and more independent everyday. I am loving watching him grow and learn so quickly.

Brandon is in size 4 diapers, size 5 shoes, and size 12-18 month clothes. He learned how to take off his diaper so I have walked in many times to a completely naked baby. No poop yet. I have had to make sure he has pants on.

My baby is getting really big!

5 weeks 9/2/10

2010-10-05T10:07:00.003-06:00

Forgot to post this one. This was my first post

I didn't blog as much with Brandon as i should and i want to remember this stuff so that is why i am getting more detailed this time.
5 weeks

Symptoms:
1. Extremely tired! i can't do a lot in the day because it just exhausts me.
2. Patience is low. I am patient, i have to be with a 13 month
old but it wears thin.
3. A little nauseous. If I eat I am fine
4. Hungry. i eat a lot more than i did.
5. Bloating, a lot more than with Brandon. taking enzymes.

Thoughts:
So thankful for Ben! At the end of the day when I can't go anymore he has helped me so much. taking care of Brandon, doing the dishes, and making dinner. God has blessed me beyond anything i ever imagined. God is Good!

It is so different being pregnant the second time. first i already have a boy who is running around and i have to take care of him, but i can't really be tired cause he keeps going. i just crash when he does at night. i also am working out this time around. I didn't work out at all with Brandon but now I am in better shape than I was before. it is nice to know. I am going to take raspberry leaf this time cause i hear it helps strengthen the uterine wall and help with labor. I already know what is going to happen but i know that it could be totally different but I have a different feeling going into this. I haven't really thought about labor and i am not allowing myself till it gets closer and I can work it out later. i am trying to focus on Brandon and spending time with him. He wont be an only child for long. I love his smiles, hugs and kisses. Even though sometimes he drives me crazy, I love i am more than life itself.

Anyway, that is it for now.

9 weeks

2010-10-01T09:43:00.002-06:00

I was 9 weeks yesterday

Symptoms:
Tired: Still tired
Emotional: Cry a lot and get mad easily
Impatient: Not a good thing with a husband and a 13 month old.
Hunger: Some days I can eat a lot and some days I am not into eating.
Pregnancy brain: Still there and worse than ever. Forget everything and anything unless I write it down. I forgot to take vitamins 3 times this week.

Morning sickness:
Still none yet

Cravings:
Tomatoes: I can't get enough. I eat a lot of tomatoes in salad and tomato sandwiches.

Thoughts:
Brandon has been whinny and been wanting a lot of attention from Ben, me and everyone. He gets very whinny and upset when people stop paying attention to him. It is going to be really hard when the baby comes. I know that he knows that i am pregnant cause he has acted very differently since we found out. Maybe cause I am acting different.

I have been trying to find a bob stroller. My sister has one and loves it and says that it is worth it to buy one. The only problem is that they are really expensive. i have been looking on Craig's list for one that is cheaper but used they are still expensive. I think that I will have to save up for one and get one at REI and have a lifetime warranty. I know that my parents said they would help me out and Brandon and the little one has 3 sets of grandparents. It is nice sometimes but around the holidays it is the hardest thing ever. I am also searching for the best bed to get for Brandon. I am looking to see on Craig's list for a bed and dresser. I know I have a lot of time but Its nice to start looking right away. I am a planner.

I will update this post later with a picture but I am not at home so I can't load one just yet.

NEW NEWS!!!

2010-09-28T15:43:00.000-06:00

Ben and I decided to start trying to have # 2 when Brandon was a year. I had thought I was pregnant a couple times and was so releved to find out that I wasn't. I was scared to have another one. Ben was ready to start trying right away but I was a little weary. We prayed and I was finally ok with getting pregnant again.

We started trying at the beginning of August and We found out on August 22, 2010 that # 2 is coming!!!!
I had the same symptoms as with Brandon. Bloody noses, tired, pee alot, cranky, and my boobs hurt. The difference was that I felt it a lot sooner than I did with Brandon. I could tell right away that my uterus was already bigger. Its nice to know that Ben and I are really fertile but we have to make sure we are really ready before we start trying. Haha.

Baby # 2's first picture!

2010-09-28T15:42:00.003-06:00

Ben and I went to our first appointment today and I had a normal checkup today.
weight gain: + 3 lbs
Measurement: Didn't measure today
Blood pressure: 116/79
The ultrasound tech was able to fit us in today. YAY. We were able to see the baby and know for sure we have ONE baby on the way. Heart rate was 170 bpm.

8 weeks 9/23/10

2010-09-28T15:41:00.002-06:00

Symptoms:
Tired: All the time.
Hungry but nothing sounds appetizing to me.
I feel good just can't do what I could before I was pregnant.
Brain dead: My brain isn't working at all and my family loves to make fun of me. For example I said today "it is 6 miles for a long way..." Huh. My family got a good laugh.
Pee: I still have to pee a lot.

Morning Sickness:
Still none yet! YAY!

Cravings:
Nothing sounds good to me this week. As soon as I eat I find out that it tastes good but until then I have a hard time picking what I want to eat.

Thoughts:
My appointment is in less than a week. I am so excited but nervous at the same time. I am hoping that I am able to have my ultrasound that day. That would be so awesome to be able to see the baby. Ben still swears it is twins. HAHA! I am trying to cherish the time that I have with Brandon. It wont be long till he will have to share his time with his brother or sister. So far the pregnancy is going good. I really can't complain.

7 weeks 9/16/2010

2010-09-28T15:39:00.002-06:00

Symptoms:
going pee: I have to pee all the time. I wake up several times during the night to go to the bathroom.
No desire to eat: I force myself to eat in the morning with my vitamins cause otherwise I get sick. I don't feel hungry until I start eating lunch and dinner and then I eat until I'm full. Food isn't appetizing to me at this point.
Tired: Not as tired as I was with Brandon but after cleaning one thing, I can't keep my eyes open.
Brain dead: Can't remember anything and so stuff or lose stuff that I wouldn't normally lose. Ben has to be careful in giving me stuff and he has to remember for me where I put stuff. I forget my thoughts in mid sentence.

Morning sickness:
None yet, thank you Father. Maybe a little after breakfast but it is nothing to slow me down.

Cravings:
With Brandon I craved sweets, fruit, otter pops, ice cream etc. With this one I crave salty. I would always eat dinner and then dessert but now I want to eat dessert and then dinner. I feel more satisfied with salty.

Thoughts:
Some people have been asking me when we are going to have our second one an I can't lie to them so i tell them that we are expecting but tell them not to share. I'm thankful that not many people have asked. I also made a mistake by putting post on my last blog instead of save. Only one person saw so I am thankful for that. The reason I wanted to keep it a secret is cause of two reasons. The first is what if something had happened to Brandon (so thankful nothing happened), I would have to tell the world that something happened or that I lost the baby. The second is that telling everyone so quickly the time passed slower. We figured that if we wait to tell everyone then time will go faster cause we are already farther along.
My doctor's appointment is still a little less than 2 weeks away. I'm nervous and I think I will be until I either see the baby or hear the heartbeat. This pregnancy has small differences than Brandon's but so far they are similar.

6 weeks 9/9/10

2010-09-28T15:38:00.003-06:00

Symptoms:
Dizzy: every time i want to clean or have the desire then I get really dizzy and have to sit down again.
moody: that needs no explanation
tired: although i am tired i have no time to sleep.
impatient: now is when i need Christ the most.
No morning sickness yet. Thank God!
Thoughts:
I am so excited for this new page. I need prayer because this pregnancy is a lot harder than my first. My body just feels warn out.

State fair

2010-09-27T07:00:00.000-06:00

"Doggy"

Mommy and Brandon

Kyle

Brandon

Pigs

Saying hi to the actual doggy.

Kyle fell asleep while waiting for ice cream.

Brandon and I went to the state fair with our friends Stephanie and Kyle. We had a blast walking around and seeing all the animals, eating lunch, and visiting all the goodies they have at the fair. Brandon saw all the animals and calls them "doggy." I'm happy he recognized them as animals. We were very tired after walking so much.

Lake

2010-09-24T14:43:00.001-06:00

We went to the lake for a day. It was so much fun!

work

2010-09-22T14:22:00.000-06:00

I take care of a little girl while her mommy sleeps cause she works the night shift. It is the perfect job and I love it but I have to distract Brandon some how.

Camping

2010-09-15T14:15:00.000-06:00

We went camping with my family twice this summer. We had a blast building campfires, eating, swimming in the water, and just talking. It was nice making memories with family.

First Topes ballgame

2010-09-13T14:15:00.000-06:00

Although the topes lost, we still had fun eating, yelling, and just being at the ball game. Brandon had fun watching all the people and eating nachos and hot dogs.

Twilight and harry potter

2010-09-09T16:17:00.002-06:00

So someone i know brought up a valid point. "You won't watch Harry Potter because your church tells you its hedonistic... You will watch twilight but not Harry Potter? That makes no sense. At your wedding I spoke to your pastor and he too was anti Harry Potter and anti evolution. That Monica is following religion and it's leaders."

He is right to a certain point. When harry potter came out when I was younger, so many of my "christian" friends were reading and watching it. I had a conviction that I didn't really want to read or watch them. Not because someone told me not to, my parents really didn't mind if i read them but because I didn't really want to. i never had a desire to get into them. Even today, i hear so many people talking about them and I just don't want to. Twilight on the other hand isn't really that different. I know what i believe and twilight wont cause me to believe in anything different. Although i was thinking about it and thought about what drew me to those books. The main reason I think is Edward. He is the perfect guy. I think that every girl longs and wants that perfect guy. the question is why do I want that perfect guy when I have Ben. The answer is cause I am a sinner, I want what I don't have. I want someone who gives me what I want and does everything for me. Well obviously that isn't what i have and i need to be thankful for what I have. I would rather look at twilight this way, I once heard that Edward is like Jesus! He is always there for us, loves us no matter what, protects us, watches over us, and is Perfect! As i began to look at "Edward" as Jesus and not as my "perfect man" my thoughts began to change and I looked at the movie differently. I am blessed beyond anything I could ever imagine and I want to be closer to Jesus, my perfect God!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-09-08T07:00:00.000-06:00

Teething

2010-09-07T15:30:00.002-06:00

Brandon has been getting both of his top teeth at the same time. He has been a grump for the last 2 days. I went to the gym today and left him in daycare and when I got back he was whining. I put him in his car seat and he screamed all the way home. I gave him some teething tablets and ibprophen and he laid on me for 10 min. He was a happy boy after that.

Kyle's birthday

2010-09-07T13:50:00.001-06:00

Really cool looking cake

I tasted really good too!

Sitting with daddy.

We had so much fun at Brandon's best bud Kyle's birthday. We ate cake, swam in the water, and made a girlfriend. My friend's daughter and Brandon really hit it off and loved to play with each other. Every time they see each other they get so excited!

Fun day with London at the zoo!

2010-09-06T07:00:00.000-06:00

BLINGuals

2010-09-04T23:14:00.002-06:00

i read a blog that is called chronicals of a baby wise mom. They are doing a give away with blingual card that can help your child learn another language. I would love to win these and be able to help Brandon learn young something that I wasn't able to learn.

Brandon's Birthday

2010-09-03T14:32:00.001-06:00

Sorry it took so long to put these up. Life has been crazy!

balloons and cake match the bronco theme.

Go broncos!

Before

After

lots and lots of toys!

We had so much fun celebrating Brandon's first birthday. there were 50 to 60 people who came out to celebrate with us. We had food, drinks, cake, games, and lots of talking. Thank you everyone who came and who got him his awesome collection of clothes and toys.

Walking??? Already???

2010-09-02T07:00:00.000-06:00

This was 6 days after his 1st birthday he has only gotten better and recently started standing up on his own.