We are home!

Going home from the Hospital!  I stayed as long as I could because Miranda was so sick at home!

She slept the whole way home!

Ian (with Grandma's help) had decorated the door to my bedroom with hearts and this cute little sign.. it says "Mom & Dad, My little hands will help you with Kam!  Love Ian"

I thought it was so cute!!!!!

Kamryn brought both the kids a little present and they loved it!  Both got a big stuffed animal, some treats, and some fun little toys!

Kamryn is the sweetest thing ever!  I have loved the time I have had with her so far!!

I got sick as well so I've been wearing a mask and trying to keep things very clean so she doesn't get sick!  My hands are so sore from washing them so much!

We borrowed a baby gate and have kept it up in my doorway!  Best idea ever!  The kids stay out and I stay in... works out great!  They are so excited to hold her when everybody is feeling better! 

They also like looking at her through the sliding glass door in my room!  They can get a lot closer that way and even like to give her kisses on the glass!  They both love her so much!

Grandma was such a big help while she was here.  I was so sad to see her go yesterday!  The kids have been missing her too!  Thanks mom!

First picture with all three kids! =) 

I am so blessed and I thank my Heavenly Father every day for the wonderful family he has given me!  I also am so thankful for my friends and my visiting teachers who have been so willing to help and bring me dinner and I know they would do anything I asked them to!  You guys are such a blessing in my life!  Thank you!

We'd like you to meet Kamryn...

So despite my BEST efforts I didn't go into active labor on my own... and I made it to my induction date!  I was scheduled to go in on Wednesday (3/2/11) night and was told they would call me sometime between 9:00pm and midnight... well I tried to get some sleep, but between Miranda being sick and my nerves... I didn't get much.  Around 3:30am I called the hospital because they hadn't called me yet and they said it would be a couple more hours. Then they finally called me at 5:00am and told me to be there at 6:00am!

YEAH!!!!

Just waiting!

Instead of starting me right on ptocin they started me with a gel inserted into my cervix.  It worked like a dream!  I was having contractions 2 min. apart!  After an hour of laying down I was able to get up and walk around!  At 11:30am I got my epidural and boy was I glad about that!!!!  What a relief!  I am happy to say that I know what real contractions feel like and I'm also pretty sure I never want to feel them again!  A little after noon the Doctor broke my water.  Then the nurse started me on ptocin!  An hour and a half later I was complete!

The nurse started getting things ready and she was going to have me do some practice pushes before the doctor got there.  She lifted up my legs and then put them back down and said we weren't going to do any practice pushes because she was so close to coming out!  Then I was laughing about something and she told me to stop laughing or I'd "laugh the baby out!"  I didn't realize how serious she was until the doctor got there and one contractions later I had delivered the baby!  It all went so smoothly and seemed so easy!!  By far my easiest delivery EVER!! =)  Hopefully that means it will be my easiest recovery too!  Nik was great and got to cut the cord!  Oh speaking of the cord... it was wrapped all around Kamryn.  It was around her neck and arm and hand and body, but it wasn't choking her...thank goodness!

Kamryn Ela Spendlove was born at 1:55pm.  She weighed 7 lb 2 oz and was 20 in long!  She has a lot of really light hair and looks so much like my other kids did!  She is so very sweet and I love just holding her and smelling her and watching her!

Proud daddy!  I love these daddy moments!

My fabulous nurse!!  I couldn't have asked for a better nurse!

We are so lucky to have such great kids!  I love all three of them so much!

While I've been in the hospital Ian and Miranda have been home with my mom!  She has been so great and has been taking such good care of them!

Poor Miranda is still so sick!  Nik took her back to the doctor today and we found out she has pneumonia. =(  I'm glad to know and glad to have her on antibiotics!  I'm pretty nervous about taking Kamryn home tomorrow because I don't want her to get sick.  She is so tiny and so new and I'm sure it would be a lot worse for her!  I think I will just hang out in my room with her and not let the kids in!

My mom was also able to come up to the Hospital and spend some time with Kamryn and I!  It is great having her help and having her here! It has also been wonderful having Nik home (Spring Break) and we will be so sad to send him back to school on Monday!

Thanks to EVERYONE for your love and support and prayers!!  I am overwhelmed with all the blessings in my life right now and I'm so grateful to my Heavenly Father!  What a beautiful Angel he sent to me!  And what a wonderful family I have!!

Update...

My little reader... she loves to read books by herself!  She doesn't necessarily like me to read to her, but she loves to look at the pictures and turn the pages!  Lately, if I can't find her I first look in the toy room by the books because that is usually where she is!  I love it!

My crazy kids!  I love them so much! 

Playing in my shower with all of their stuffed animals!

My little DIVA!!  Always has on bracelets or multiple necklaces or sunglasses or ALL OF THE ABOVE!!  I think it is so cute!  I don't mind it at all!

Ian's first "fun dip" from Grandma!  He loved it and loved that his mouth was green afterwards!

His "cool tricks" are getting cooler and cooler!! =) 

Miranda has been falling asleep funny lately!  We have been taking her pillow pet away if she doesn't stay in her bed at night or for naps and so she falls asleep half on half off her bed!  It doesn't look very comfortable.. not sure how she does it!

Or she will fall asleep halfway in her room!  It cracks me up!

38 Weeks

and I'm hoping to not make it to 39!!

Miranda's New bed!!

We put Miranda in a TWIN BED!!  I wasn't going to do it until a few months after I had the baby, but we decided to try it now and she loves it!  She still sleeps really good and I think it will be one less thing for her to adjust to after we have the baby!  The first couple of times she slept in it she pulled everything off and ended up falling asleep on the floor, but now she sleeps in her bed and really likes it!  I let her pick out her comforter and sheets and that made her happy!  She loves them! So proud of her!

IT'S PUDDING I PROMISE! 

The kids really liked this!  I made instant pudding and then they painted in the bathtub!  Miranda wasn't so sure at first because the pudding was cold, but she got the hang of it! 

They both got really cold and were happy to take a bath after!  They had as much fun washing the pudding off the walls as they did putting it on the walls! =)

FINGER PAINTING!

We started off using paint brushes, but they decided using their hand would be more fun!  I didn't mind.. they were happy and having fun!  They painted some beautiful pictures!!  I have to say I love KIDS WASHABLE PAINT!!!!  One of the best things ever created!!  Non-toxic too!  That was a plus as Miranda ate some! =)

Fun times!!

I'm gettting a little worried about having baby # 3!  Any suggestions on how to adjust the older kids?  Or any advice at all about having 3 kids?  I'll take all the advice and help I can get!!!!!!!!! =)

Simplify

"Brothers and Sisters, indeed we have great reason to rejoice.  If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like regoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.  Strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light.  It comes from placing our attention and efforts on the basics of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.  It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most.  LET US SIMPLIFY OUR LIVES A LITTLE.  Let us make the changes necessary to refocus our lives on the sublime beauty of the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship - the path that leads always toward a life of meaning, gladness, and peace."

-President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Of Things That Matter Most" Ensign Nov. 2010

Jello

Doesn't this look fabulous?  It is so yummy too!  I have never made it because it takes all day to make, but my "Grandma" makes it and I love it and I love her!

This is my daddy!  I love him!  He sings with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir so you should look for him next time conference is on (or if you watch Music and the Spoken Word on Sunday mornings!)!  This is not the best picture of him, but you get the basic idea!  He is one of the only ones with a mustache and usually sits towards the front in the middle section!  It is really fun to be able to see him on TV!  The kids LOVE it and it is a fun game to try and find Grandpa!  Love you dad!

This little man...

My little man is growing up!  He is now a Sunbeam! 

He had a hard time going today... he wanted to go to Nursery, but he was brave and went to his class!  When he came out he was all smiles and had lots to tell me!  I'm so proud of him for trying something new and sticking with it! 

Love you Ian!

New Years Eve

Lots of new posts ahead.. make sure you see them all!

They loved the noise makers!!  We celebrated at 8:30pm and then put the kids to bed!! =)

At midnight we started this totem pole thing on fire!  My brother and sister-in-law made it out of paper mache!  It represents all the things they are getting rid of from 2010!!  I thought it was a fun idea!

Although there was a huge fire right in front of us we were FREEZING!!!!

So we ended the evening with Hot Chocolate!

Happy New Years!!

New Car!!!!!

We said goodbye to our beloved Malibu, and now have an SUV!!!  Plenty of room for Baby #3!

Just signed the papers!

We love it!  It drives so nice!  It's an Acura MDX and has all the bells and whistles (sunroom, navigation system, dual power seats, leather ect.)!  We weren't set on getting all the stuff... the car just happened to have it all!  We love it and are happy to be a little more prepared for this baby to come!

30 weeks Pregnant