Memorial Day 2011

We enjoyed a nice family bike ride/walk this afternoon on the path that goes through town.  I pushed all three boys in the bike trailer/stroller to the Civic Center.  Corbin slept all the way there in the cargo space of the stroller...it worked great...but won't work when Corbin gets bigger and wants to sit up!  On the way back, Ryan lowered the seat on his bike and I rode it back while he pushed the stroller...he was able to keep up with us bikers...something that I couldn't do.  Kessiah and Jenessa commented several times on how much they enjoyed having a family activity...we haven't done any fun family activities (with the whole family) for several months because of my pregnancy.  It was nice to be out together...a warm fuzzy moment!

For dinner we used the grill for the first time since last summer.  It was yummy and we finished it off with s'mores!

One Month Old

Wow!  One Month...time goes by so fast when I'm not pregnant!

Corbin is adorable and is starting to smile (at least we think so!)  He has been a good baby...he tends to get a little fussy in the evenings, but he generally only crys when he's hungry or wants to be held.  He wakes up every 2-3 hours at night...it would be nice if it was at least every 3 hours...but we'll get there!

My mom left on Monday and I've missed having her around this week!  She was able to stay for 6 weeks and it was great!  She pretty much took charge of Mason and kept up with the dishes.  She also did much of the cooking (with Kessiah and Jenessa) which was very nice.  This week, I've had to take kids to softball games...the girls aren't a problem...but these 3 little boys that are 3 years and younger are another story!  Library storytime was challenging this week as well...I'm getting good at nursing Corbin while walking around keeping Mason in check!

It's a fun, chaotic life...I'm a lucky girl to be so blessed!

Jenessa's baptism/Corbin's blessing

Today was a special day for our family.  Corbin was blessed during Sacrament meeting and Jenessa was baptized this evening.  Jenessa waited to be baptized so that Papa could be here.

Corbin looked so handsomely cute in his white tux.

Jenessa was so excited for her special day!  Jenessa said that during her confirmation it felt like someone was "squeezing her heart."  I'm so glad to see her make good choices.

End of the School Year

Just a recap of this semester...how did it go?  Well, it was the end of my pregnancy for baby #6...so it was a little rough.  Thankfully, Kessiah and Jenessa are pretty independent in thier work.  Unfortunately, we didn't do any "extra" things beyond what was required which doesn't make for a very fun school year.

We did continue to go to gymnastics on Mondays.  We also somehow made it through basketball season with Kessiah and Jenessa.  The three girls are currently playing softball/t-ball.

We did pretty good at keeping up with our zones and Saturday jobs during this semester which was very helpful for me...since I pretty much fall apart at doing anything while I'm pregnant!

I'm smiling because...

"I'm smiling because you took me camping." 

That is what Logan told Ryan on their way home from the annual father-son campout.  Logan really needed some one-on-one time with his dad.  He has been having some attitude problems over the past several weeks...I don't know for sure if it is his age (he is three...so that could be it!) or if it has to do with Corbin and Nana being here.

Corbin is here!

We are so blessed to have Corbin here at last!  Here is a run-down on his arrival.

Monday:  I had a doctor appointment and was dialated to a 3.  I mentioned that I was concerned because I felt like his movements had slowed down so she hooked me up to some monitors for a non-stress test.  He was fine and I was having contractions...though nothing very strong.  I had been having contractions for about a week...though nothing consistant.

Tuesday:  I woke up at about 4:30 a.m. having contractions about every 20 minutes.  Nothing that would send me to the hospital but they stayed with me ALL day.  In the afternoon they started getting a little closer together and a little stronger.  I called Ryan about 5:00 and told him I didn't think he was going to make it to his stake meeting or his volleyball game that night and that he might want to come home.  After he got home he timed my contractions at less than 5 minutes apart...even though I didn't feel like the intesity of the contractions was as strong as they had been with other labors when I went to the hospital I decided to go anyway since I had been having labor pains all day.  When we got there I was dialated to a 4.  The nurse asked what I wanted as far as pain medication and I said I wanted an epidural.  She asked if I wanted it as soon as possible or if I wanted to wait.  Considering that I was tired from being in labor all day I said I wanted it as soon as possible.  Ryan teased me about that because I had talked about doing this one with no medication...but I was tired and knew I still had hours to go before delivery!  I have never had such a hard time getting an IV, I think they poked me 6 times before they got one in...my right hand was very bruised when I got home.  I did have a hard time when I got this epidural...my blood pressure dropped (they gave me medication for that) and I felt like I was going to throw up for about 5 minutes...but it passed and I felt better.  Ryan and I watched National Treasure as the evening passed.  I had him put it National Treasure 2...but we didn't get to watch too much of it...things had progressed and I was ready to push.  Even though the nurse said he was still up kind of high it only took me 2 pushes to get him out...I don't know what happened to my epidural because those were a couple of PAINFUL pushes!  but he was born just before 1:00 on Wednesday morning.

Corbin Clark Judy
8 lb 11 oz
19 3/4 in
perfect

Little League Season Has Begun!

We have had practices for a couple of weeks, games start next week.  So far it has worked out ok, but I'm anxious to see everyones game schedules!  Ryan has sometimes been able to get off early and come and relieve me so I don't have to stay for entire practices...that is nice.  Someone we go to church with is on Sienna's team and has been able to pick her up for practices...I'm already at the ball field for Kessiah's practice to take her home.   Little League practices have been easier than basketball practices were because the kids are stuck in such a confined space.  Hopefully, having kids on 3 different teams will all work out without causing me too much stress with a newborn!