breakdancing baby

Just some pictures of our beautiful baby girl.

And a video of her first "tummy time." She mostly practiced her break dancing skills but she also scooted forward a bit. It was really cute and funny.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn (no middle name yet) Killian

Tuesday, August 4, 2009; 8:45 a.m.

6 pounds, 6 ounces; 20 inches

On Monday Kurt and I decided to drive up to Palisades Lake and meet his family to go boating and then go camping for the night. After a few hours of boating I was sitting on the beach when I felt a pop and a release of pressure in my lower stomach. I knew something wasn't right and slowing stood up. Kurt asked what was wrong and I said as water leaked down my leg "I'm pretty sure my water just broke." Needless to say we got back to Idaho Falls in record time and stopped by the house to grab the hospital bag and car seat before we raced to the hospital.

I didn't have time to change so this is what I showed up to the hospital in. I felt a little ridiculous but we did get in one last maternity shot.

I took forever to dilate so they we holding off giving my pain meds. It was horrible because I was having back labor with my contractions three minutes apart for five hours before I finally got some medicine. Later when I got my epidural the baby's heart rate dropped really low. The nurses were rushing around trying to do a million things to get it to go back up. It was scary and I ended up with a pretty little oxygen mask on for the rest of the labor. 

When it came time to push the doctor was on his way but not there yet but they had me push anyways. I guess I was good at it cause in the middle of a push the nurse said "woah, woah. Okay, lets wait for the doctor." Even with the delay I only pushed for twenty minutes. After she came out they plopped her on my lap. She was all purple but pinked up quickly. Here she is getting weighed.

Our first minutes together. She kept her eyes open for the first two hours of her life. She loved to look around at everything.

Kurt with Brooklyn. He is such a good dad. He was hesitant at first but can now change a diaper like a pro (Thank you Jenna for the lesson).

This doesn't look too comfortable but she is like her dad she can sleep in any position.

In the car seat for the first time.

Getting settled in for her first night at home. She actually spent more time in our bed then hers.

Here's a video of Brooklyn right after she came out.

Graduation, BBQ, Baby Shower

Last Thursday I graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. I am so happy with my degree. I love graphic design and am proud of all I learned and accomplished. I plan on continuing working from home and in two weeks I will also have another full time job: motherhood. I am very lucky to be able to do both.

My favorite part of the whole thing was that some of my family was able to come! My mom flew into Salt Lake from Kansas and then drove here with my grandmas and my dad, Christina, and Kimberly survived the long drive from California (which is a feat in itself for my family... ha ha. Just kidding... kind of). I was so glad they came. It was fun fun fun. I wish they could have stayed longer. I miss them. 

My family before the graduation: Christina, Kimmy, Grandma Beth, Grandma Palmer, Dad, Mom, Lori, and Kurt. 

Kurt and I showing off my huge belly.

On Friday we had a BBQ at our house. My family was still here. Kurts family and grandparents came and so did some friends of ours. It was nice to be able to use our backyard for the first time. 

Everyone looking like they are having oh so much fun...

My mom and dad. They are awesome.

Kurt and I hanging out.

On Saturday Kurt's family threw me a baby shower. It was really fun and I was so glad to see all the family and friends that came. We ate lunch and hung out and then I opened gifts. I got a TON of really cute things. Thanks to everyone who came!

Everyone outside eating.

Some of my friends who came: Kimmy, Shacie, Danielle, Patty, Baby James, Amy and Rachel.

One of the cute outfits I got. This is from Kurt's aunt.

Kurt's dad's counsin's wife, Talia (confused? I never understand what that makes us...) made this AMAZING cake for the shower. I wish I could have taken it home to decorate the baby's room. I felt bad cutting into it until I tasted the cake.... very yummy. Thanks a billion, Talia!

30 weeks

Here I am 30 weeks preggo. My baby is completely in my ribs. My ribs are sore and when she moves it looks like an earthquake is going on inside of me but all in all in makes for a pretty small baby bump. 

Camping

For Memorial Day weekend we went camping with Kurt's family. And when I say "camping" I mean "Idaho camping", which basically means you sleep in a real bed, eat food that wasn't cooked over a campfire, and use a toilet that you can flush. Ha ha, I'm just making fun. But I cannot lie, "Idaho camping" is really nice when you are six and a half months pregnant.

"Idaho camping" also consists of going to the store and getting ice cream. This is the famous "square" ice cream in Swan Valley. Kurt was really enjoying it.

We also rode four-wheelers around. 

Here I am before I flipped the four-wheeler and got banned from riding. 

And here is my super-sexy husband, Kurt.

26 weeks

I am 26.5 weeks pregnant and will be starting my third trimester on Wednesday. The baby is healthy and growing right on schedule... as am I. These past few weeks I have been trying to cope with some of the "fun" new parts of pregnancy I am experiencing. Along with not-only-in-the-morning-sickness, I am having back pain, the feeling as though my insides are being smashed, and lots and lots of Braxton-Hicks contractions (not so new but still trying to cope with them). I have been going to the chiropractor every other day so that he can align my hips and take the pressure off my lower back. About the smashed guts, I have been told to suck it up get use to it. I am also on strict orders to drink lots of water in order to help stop some of the contractions. I need to do better because I haven't seen much of a difference but I already feel as though I spend my days in the bathroom. 

Well, here I am. The shirt is a little loose so you don't get the full effect but I won't wait six more weeks to put another picture up.

Two days old

Here are some pictures of the cute kittens at two days old. 

This is one of Cali's usual positions. With seven kittens all fighting to eat comfort is thrown out the window. I wonder if she ever gets a cramp in her arm...

When Cali leaves to eat and go to the bathroom the kittens crawl all over each other till they get comfy and fall asleep. This is right after she left, so they are all still trying to find a good position. The kitten at the top right is the runt. Can you see how small it is compared to the others? Poor little guy....

Here is the mass that forms when Cali is away.

This is what I call brother and sisterly bonding. They are precious.

And here is a picture in honor of Mother's Day.