Brixtyn Chiami's Birth Story!

On Wednesday May, 14 I had a doctors my weekly doctors appt.  I was 37 weeks & 5 days.  Zack had asked me if he should come and I said " No, just stay at work, I'm not having any contractions right now and I already have a neighbor friend watching Kay."  He insisted that he felt like he needed to be there but again I said it wasn't necessary.  At my previous appt, that week earlier I was at 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced.  I had Kaylee at 37 weeks 5 days exactly...kind of crazy.  So anyways I had been having lots of contractions and signs of labor off & on the past couple weeks.  I had also had some fluid leaks but thought it was probably just pee or normal stuff.  I did not want to go to the hospital like I did with Kay twice for false alarms, so I didn't take it too seriously since it wasn't a ton of fluid.  So I go into my appt. and she checks me, I'm at a 5 and 90% effaced.  then she measures my tummy as she does every appt.  But this time she says " Weird you are measuring more like 35 weeks today, which is very starnge since you have been always measuring right on track."  She insisted we go into the ultrasound room to check out baby.  I am very nervous at this point and get a sick feeling in my stomach.  She starts the ultrasound and looks all around and has a concerned look on her face.  She then tells me that I have almost zero fluid left.  At this point I should have between 12-15 ounces of fluid & i have about 3.  Then she starts measuring baby and says that she is small and hasn't been growing like shes suppose to due to lack of fluid.  Then she says "You are going to have this baby today!"  I'm shocked, scared, anxious, and start crying.  She tells me not to worry that baby looks healthy but she will grow better outside the womb.  She tells me to head to labor and delivery.  I run out of there immediately call Zack.  I can't really talk cause I'm a blubbery mess.  He is panicked and is crying and all i get out is to come home now, that baby has to come today. I also call my mom whose all the way in Oregon and say tell her to catch the next flight,  she of course being the best mommy in the world finds a flight that leaves in and hour and rushes to the airport.  She says it gets in at 4:30.  SO I am so nervous she won't make it for the delivery, which i really want cause I love having my mommy. I run home to tell my neighbor/friend what's going on and to see if she can watch baby till my sis in law can come get her, But when i get there and see Kaylee outside I run to her and am just bawling,  It hit me that today would be the day she wouldn't be my only girl anymore ad for some reason it made me so emotional, I didn't want to let her go.  But I had to run to the house grab my hospital bag,  Zack gets there and we are both still crying and hug each other for a good 5 minutes.  We then go and say bye again to kay and both feel sad to leave her.  Finally we arrive at the hospital about 1 pm in the afternoon.  They hook me all up to the IV's and Pitocin.  About 30 min later my doctor comes to break my water,  which is more like a trickle compared to last time since I had almost no fluid left.  After that my contractions become strong and really close together,  I decide it's epidural time about 3:00.  They had me lay on my side this time for the epidural instead of sitting up hunched like last time with Kay, I didn't like it and I felt it more this time.  But not bad.  Once it kicked in I was in heaven.  I LOVE epidurals.  At this point I was just chilling eating popsicles, laughing, waiting to dilate more.  It's 4:50 and they check me and say I'm still only at a 6, then my mom walks in and I ask her to rub my feet with the Clary Sage Doterra Oil (it's suppose to help dilate you)  After she rubs my feet for like 10 min.  They come in again to check me.  They say I'm at an 8+ and that it's Go time.  I'm like wow did that oil really do that? either way I was thrilled.  My doc comes in and has me to a couple half pushes to get to a 10.  Once I'm at a 10 I do 2 big pushes during contractions and she's here!  At 5:31 pm, only about 4 hours from start to finish.  The sweetest girl,  who looks just like Kay.  I pull her on to me and am in love.  She's beautiful & most importantly healthy.  She was small but nothing abnormal for her earliness.  Weighing 5 lbs 13 ounces,  19 inches long.  She has blonde hair and blue eyes, she has my rounder head and Zack's lips. 
Luckily  I had zero stitches or tearing luckily, which is awesome.  My doctor calls me a labor Rockstar, which is very flattering,  but I think it helps that I have small babies!  I absolutely love Labor, everything about it.  It's truly the most spiritual time in my life,  I feel god's love for me through my children.  I know it's what life is all about,  and of course having the sweetest most loving, kind husband makes it all that much better.  I love his sensitivity and that he is not afraid to express his love for his girls.  He is my best friend.  It was the sweetest thing to see Kay come in and kiss her sister,  it brought so much happiness.  I can't wait for these girls to be best friends like me and my sister were.  I want them to love each other more than anything.  Kay is not always a fan of Brixtyn getting attention but she is warming up more each day.  Brixtyn is calm, easy going and sleepy as can be.  She is amazing.  She had a little bit of jaundice but it went away on it's own.  She sleeps from about 10-7 straight at night.  It's such a blessing.  I am so thankful that everything went so well.  I still can't believe I'm a mom of two.  So far it has been way better than I thought, easier and less stressful than I had imagined.  I'm sure it helps that baby sleeps so good already.  I am thankful my mom made it and that her and my dad came and stayed for a week and helped out so much.  They are the best.  I also did a Birth story Video that truly is amazing and captured it so well.  I wish I would of done one with Kaylee.  Here is the video and some pics of that amazing day! Heres the link to the video: http://vimeo.com/96038116

Almost 25 weeks baby update.

ahh! cray! can't believe I am only 15 weeks away from this due date.  It truly has gone by super fast so far.  Last time it went by so slow, and I couldn't handle the wait.  But this time It's flying by and I am totally okay waiting.  I think it's because I am already taking care of a hyper toddler all day and really am preoccupied with Kay.  I also think that I am fine waiting to have baby number 2 since I still have a ton to do and I am trying to get mentally prepared again to do this all over again.  I mean I love everything about the labor with Kay and she was a great newborn who slept through the night at 8 weeks old.  Thank heavens.  It's just the unknown again like what if's.  What if this labor is horrible or if this baby has cholic and never sleeps lol.  Luckily i've done it before so I am more prepared and know what to expect for the most part.  I am also a little sad to think that Kay coud feel kinda pushed to the side.  I know that she will adjust and hopefully love her lil sis right away like i did my little sister growing up.  I know my heart will equally split my love for the both of them and I am so excited to see Kay be a big sister.  She is already so cute and kisses my belly and says sister all the time.  I am lucky that she is so kind hearted and has really grown into a sweet, good sharing, loving girl.  I adore her and know that this next baby will have my heart too.  We are thinking Brixtyn Chiami Nelson now for the name... we love it and i know a lot of peeps don't but whatevs.  I love different names, i mean come on look at my name.


I have felt great these last few months and have gotten some energy back.  I still have my usual back pain from the babies position but its manageable.  I have super bad constipation...TMI oh well.  But i think ive got the solution down.  I have gained almost 10 lbs now, which is about the same as with Kaylee.  My chest is getting ginormous and so heavy.  I'm not excited for pamela anderson boobs again but oh well.    Trying to do stretching and some sort of activity daily but usually ends up just chasing kay around as my exercise.  Been eating pretty healthy 75% of the time.  Having protein or spinach smoothies at least 5 days a week.  But i go cray at night about 8 pm and could eat everything & anything in sight!  Especially donuts, ice cream, candy, frosty!  Still obsessed with red meat and always crave a juicy steak or prime rib on the daily.  Overall feeling great, happy, and just enjoying it.  So blessed and lucky. i love y cute fam and my sweet husband who does everything and anything anytime i need something,  so kind and always there for me...I love his excitement to have another girl, he's the best daddy ever.  Here's some pics from the last few months & some decor for the nursery and some from Today doing yoga with Kay haha

 

 

Baby number 2!!! Yay! 16 weeks!

So we have been wanting another baby since well always lol we have always imagined two lil besties playing together! So as soon as Kay turned one (March) we started getting down to business...literally.  A few months went by and we were like ehh it's okay it always takes a few months but by the 5th month I was realizing I was having pain and needed to go get checked out... They said I was experiencing pain from something called endometriosis.  Which was prob why we also weren't getting pregnant.  I felt discouraged but decided to go on Chlomid ( meds that help you ovulate) after 2 months on the meds we got pregnant!! We were so happy and both cried with joy.  8 months of trying seemed so long to us even though I know that it is nothing compared to some peoples experience who have it take years or never can have kids so we felt really blessed that it did happen.  But our scares we're not over... As I approached week 5 I went to a work out class that made me feel so sick I came home laid down then when I woke up I had major pain and bleeding.  Called me doc and went in the next day to do an ultrasound.  They said it looked like a tubal pregnancy, which means that baby will not make it.  I was so devastated, but felt as though they were wrong.  They said to get some blood work done to check my HCG levels and see if they were progressing(doubling) like they we're suppose to.  So I did and they were normal,  I felt relief.  We had another ultrasound a week later and they said that is was not tubular but that I had a huge cyst on my right ovary that was massive but worst of all a blood clot in my womb next to the baby that was large.  They said we would have to do ultrasounds every week to make sure it's not getting bigger so it doesn't cause the baby any harm.  Again I was very nervous and scared but still had a feeling of peace that it would be okay.  We went in for my 9 week appt. and they said the clot was starting to liquify and go away.  It was great news!!  Now the only thing causing me pain was my stupid huge cyst that could rupture at anytime.  But at my 13 week appt that was also half the size.  So all in all I we are so blessed that baby is healthy and no more problems....for now!  We found out on the 3rd that is was another baby GIRL.  I thought for sure it was a boy since I felt way worse than I had with Kay.  Plus I really wanted my studly football playing boy but I was fine with either.  Now Kay can have a built in best friend like I did with my sister Kaylee.  I think it's so meant to be.  I am so excited for these girls to have each other. Now we need to pick a name.. We are leaning towards Holland Chiami Nelson,  but we will see if it sticks.  I am feeling great now, just still more tired than normal.  I'm seeming to be carrying the same as I did with kay( which is baby back in my spine) so some back pain starting.  We can't wait to be parents of two girls. Zack is the perfect girl dad, so sweet and sensitive.  Can't wait for a newborn again I've been dying for one.  They are the sweetest, hopefully this girl will be a sleeper like Kay has always been.  I also can't wait for another nursery to decorate.  I'm thinking grey & coral!  Can't wait to start.  Here is some pics of baby and the way we announced it to everyone.   Also my 16 week pic from today! 

Catch up Post!!!

Ahhhh.  So I have been so bad lately at blogging.  No real reason just pure laziness. So I'm here to do a little catching up.  Last post was Kaylee's 16 month update.  She is now almost 20 months!! Crazy!   So as most of you know we moved into a home in may that we built & I have been busy busy decorating & trying to keep this 4800 sq feet home clean & organized while being a mom to a hyper toddler.  It was been a great transition and we LOVE our home.  We love our new ward & we love our neighbors.  Although we miss are old ones (but luckily we are still friends & see them often)! I started being a consultant for Hot Mess Cosmetics in August & have been loving every minute of it.  I get to do it when i want & it's so fun.  We also went to Disneyland with Zacks Fam for a week & it was a blast, Kay had the time of her life.  She was so cute on all the rides and couldn't get enough.  It was a fun vacay with the Nelson Clan.  Life has had it's up & downs lately....I am glad we are finally on the up I would say though.  I will post next week about a few new & exciting things in our lives:)  So First I want to start by saying how much I love my sweet Kaylee and want to go over all of her new & exciting things shes into & doing.

Kaylee Kay update:
Age: almost 20 months on the 15th!
Weight:22 lbs still a small thing
height: 32 inches.  She is actually 52% now so average woohooo!

Words she says:
 mom
dad
grama (grandma)
bumpa( grandpa)
baby
doll
doggie
cat
meow
ruff ruff
fish
water
milk
sippy
bink
hello, hi
hello guys
thank you ( all day everyday)
love you
right there
over there
this
pleeease
okay
buh bye
there she is!
shoes
hair
belly
eyes
nose
feet
diaper
ew
yucky
stinky
outside
car
downstairs
one
two
three
ready set go
lets go
cute
phone
monkey
fuzzy
yayyyy
oh wow
oh my
cheese
candy
No no no
cow
moo
want some
more
see u later
caitlin
Kay Kay
Jesus
potty
kiss
eat
run
jump

Im sure there is more but all i can think of right now lol She is a smartie & I am a proud mommy!

She loves music & dancing still & her baby doll.  Loves yogurt, eggs, bread, cheese, ham, spaghetti, RANCH, all sauces, candy, soup, popsicles, green smoothies, crackers, granola bars, cereal, oatmeal, juice, milk, PB&J, all fruit, cucumbers, pasta, mexican, rice.

She is like a sponge right now learning new things everyday.  She is constantly talking & saying new things.  She knows how to take her clothes off & she is obsessed with the phone & facetiming!  She loves being outside even if its cold.  She is the sweetest girl in the world.  Always saying thank you & hugging me.  She fills my love bucket everyday.  I sure love being her mommy. 

I am going to start potty training her in the next month as soon as i feel all prepared.  I will be doing the 3 day potty training course that I think will totally work.  Kay hates her diaper & loves her toilet, she is so good at comprehension I know she is ready, plus I am over diapers & fighting to have her wear them!  So wish us luck! I'm sure it will be super hard but I am going to at least try!

16 month old Kaylee Kay

Where has the freakin frakin time gone?  I can't believe it has been 4 months since kays 1st birthday bash.  I really hate how fast it goes, and how much things she used to do disappear & I already forget somethings.  I wish I had one of those amazing photographic memories.  Kay is the exact baby girl i dreamed about....so fun, loving, and silly.  She laughs at everything, even her self.  I could kiss her all day, and i do.

* Started fully walking at 13 months

*Started crawling up the stairs at 9 months & down at 14 months

* Still sleeps through the night 8-8. 

* Takes 2 naps a day.  3-4 hours total.

* Loves the pool, being outside and being a big girl.

* Loves to push the shopping cart, wave at everyone & says HI really loud.

* Still does "tickle tickle"

* Can pretty much run, shes fast

* Favorite foods: yogurt, cottage cheese, banana, strawberries, graham crackers, mashed taters, fries, waffles, scrambled eggs, green smoothies, otter pops.

* Does not like being in her carseat,  she tries to break free and has succeeded a few times. SCARY.

* Loves when I scare her, or bark like a dog and crawl after her

* obsessed with dogs, cats, horses...really anything furry.  She calls them all Doggies.

* Loves her cousins Kate & Tessa so much, tries to be big girls like them.

* loves climbing, walking, pulling drawers out, cupboards, playing with water bottles, phones, purses.

* Had her first scary accident,  pulled my jewelery dresser & nightstand down on top of her all in one day.  poor girl got a bloody nose & bruises:(

* Still loves to hug & kiss.  Randomly comes and hugs me all day. so sweet.

* Loves music, and dancing.  She puts on a lil show, especially if you say "Go Kaylee Go"

I'm so lucky to be your mom sweet kay!

Kaylee Kay's 1st Birthday Party!

Seriously, where has the time gone???  Can't believe my little baby doll face is one now.  The year literally flew by.  I look back with the fondest of memories.  It has truly been the best year of our lives.  Looking at her new born pics I can't even comprehend that she was that little.  I miss that sweet little thing who i held literally all day just staring into her deep blue eyes.  Sometimes it still seems so surreal that I am a mama.  Now a mama to a toddler....what!! The love I have for this girl is really hard to put into words, the closest thing I can think I can relate it to is the love the savior has for us.  It is pure and beyond this world.  Literally would give of my life for her.  Motherhood is truly the closest thing to godliness.  I feel so blessed to be a woman and be able to bring life into the world.  I  know that having a family is the reason we are on this earth, to bring forth life and raise them to love God.  I cannot wait to be able to teach sweet Kay all about her loving father in heaven and about the plan to return to him.  But for now i will cherish all these precious moments.  Okay enough with the mushy stuff.

Party time.  So  as you know 1st Birthdays are a Big deal.  You have to go all out.  So  being myself I overwhelmed myself with all I wanted to do..some ideas I had to give up since it wasn't summer yet...lame.  But  I decided to do a multi color party with lots of food.  We had croissants with cranberry chicken mix inside, strawberry spinach salad, fruit & dip & veggies & dip.  Also i made vanilla almond cupcakes and a 2 tier Strawberry almond cake with Vanilla Butter cream frosting..  All homemade.  I tried a rose technique on cake & cupcakes,  but it wasn't the easiest thing, but at least I tried right. So i was baking up a storm.  I also did some fun decorations and made a birthday banner with pics from newborn to 12 months.  We  had lots of friends and family come over and had a blast eating, talking and watching Kay open presents.  We also gave her a birthday cupcake but being the non messy girl she is, she didn't get to crazy with it....lame.  I tried to make her smash her face but nope.  It was still fun watching her eat the cupcake which she enjoyed.  Overall it was a successful party and I am so glad I did all I did.  And Kay got spoiled as always:)

12 month check up:
weight: 20 lbs 34%
Height: 29 in.  28 %
 Healthy and petite as ever.  :)
Sleeps from 8-9 everyday, naps twice a day for 1 1/2 each time!
Almost walking, but im letting her take her time...crawling is so cute.  Drinks Whole milk.

Loves: Music, dancing, playing with remotes & Iphone.  All food, especially breads and cheese & potatoes.  Cuddling before bed.  Being Outside.  When Zack & I use our silly voices.  Crawling up all 2 sets of stairs.  Throwing clothes and opening drawers.  Wearing one of my necklaces.  Laughs everytime we close our eyes to say prayers.  Loves books.  Loves to hold on to a golf ball in the car, loves climbing all over daddy and pulling hair.  Playing with my wallet.  Loves to wave and Say Hi & Bye.  Says mama & dada and Yeah & No.  Said I love you perfectly. 

Valentines Day Babyyy! BEST DINNER IVE EVER MADE!

Valentine's day was a perfect day.  Started off with baby girl sleeping in till 9:15ish then went to a good friends who also lives 2 town homes down.  Came back to a Beautiful rose bouquet sent by my hubbs to baby girl & I, they were beautiful.  Then started the prep for THE BEST DINNER IVE EVER MADE!  For real though,  im a carnivore fanatic.  I crave a big juicy steak or Prime Rib pretty much daily.  Zack & I's favorite restaurant is Fleming's downtown....amazing.  But super pricey usually about 150$ every time we go....since we went there for Zack's Birthday January 28th, I decided I was going to try to master those amazing Filet Mignon's they make.  So i looked online for hours finding the perfect recipe.  I will post the link at the end.  I was so excited to make this but kind of nervous.  I got 2 juicy 10 oz filets from a butcher, They were beautiful.  I also made red garlic crock pot potatoes and creamed corn.    The potatoes were to die for!!! Prob because they have cream cheese, sour cream, and butter all mixed in. YUM!  Cream corn is a family recipe that is so good.  So my hubbs came home to a gourmet meal,  which he loved.  I also got him a new button down shirt, phone cover, candy, plus I made a canvas with one of our wedding pictures with some words from the song we danced to at our wedding.  It turned out beautiful!  He got me roses, pedicure gift car, and Nordstrom gift card then got baby girl 2 cute outfits.  We are very spoiled.  He is the sweetest man alive and I am constantly reminded how lucky I am.  I feel like everyday is Valentine's when you are married to your best friend.  We also got a night out on the town Friday (day after) , we went to dinner & a movie...We haven't been to a movie since Batman so this was awesome!  Thanks Caitlin for watching baby girl:)  K so here is some pics of the dinner & canvas.  I will post recipe links as well. I am truly the luckiest.

Steak recipe: http://whitsamusebouche.com/blog/2011/12/08/restaurant-style/

Red Potatoes in Crock Pot Recipe: http://busycooks.about.com/od/sidedishrecipes/r/cpgarlicpotato.htm