Tuesday.

Tuesday was quite the day for me. My life has been quite hecktic lately with so many appts and taking care of our boys and with Seth being gone so much. My blood pressure has been up quite some bit lately and I can tell when its ups because I will start to feel sick. Tuesday I woke up and decided that I was going to have a lazy day. I felt fine when I woke up so I thoughts I would have a pretty good day. I made lunch for the boys and thats when I started to feel sick so I sat down for awhile and then I was up for a little bit. I decided to check my blood pressure and it was high so I put the boys little people DVD going so I knew where they were and I layed down I felt fine when I got up, but once I started moving I started to feel sick. I was only up long enough to go to the bathroom and change Obadiah's diaper I checked my blood pressure again and it was even higher so I called Seth and he told me to the clinic so I did. I called the clinic and they wanted me to come in to give a urine sample at the lab and have my blood pressure checked. Called Sue and let her know whats going on and asked her if she could watch the boys. I quick like got them dressed and myself ready to go by this time I was feeling pretty lousy and I guess you could say a little out of it. Sue did not feel comfortable with me going by myself. so she ended up driving me. I am so thankful specially because I wasn't feeling good and it had started snowing and the closer we got the more snow there was and the roads were getting bad. I do not drive in snow as a matter of fact I really don't know how so if I was by myself my blood pressure would have been through the roof and some. we made it to the clinic my bp was still high so I was sent over the hospital to have my bp monitored and have the baby monitored. Baby looked great very active and good heart beat. my bp on the other end would not go down. I ended having to stay in the hospital for 24 hrs. I had to do a 24 hr urine and I was put on bp meds. I was not put in a regular room because all the rooms were full I am just thankful that I had a room even if there wasn't a bathroom in it. The boys stayed with Ted and Sue and did really good with them. special thanks to Abby for taking special care of Obadiah. I really didn't picture this would be how I would be leaving Obadiah for the first time. I thought the first time I would leave him for that long or longer is when I would be having the baby. I am doing better now still need to take it easy and hoping i can have this baby soon.

another camera breaks.

I bought myself a new camera because my other one broke. my last one which I bought off Ebay and was a refurbished one broke. Obadiah dropped it and the zoom shifted usually I can just put it back but i got impatient with it and frustrated so I hit it too hard and ended up breaking it so I can't blame it on him. I had been saving up amazon gift cards to go towards a photoshop program. well they got a new use. I had $30 in amazon thanks to swagbucks. I am getting a brand new camera for cheaper or right around the same price as I bought my last one for. Hopefully I can keep this one for longer. I was also able to do 2 day shipping for free. I just could not think about having our first christmas in our home and with baby coming soon and not having a camera. Its kind of funny when I was trying to fix my camera I noticed that over have the skrews were missing and I hadn't taken them out.

ME ME

Life seems to be getting more busy and baby isn't even here yet. I feel like I am always going. yesterday I went to the clinic to do a NST non stress test I go on Saturday to do one at the hospital plus they do a AFI check the amount of amniotic fluid. Back to the clinic on monday for another nst. See Doc on Thursday hoping to do hospital NST AFI that same day and plus make it to church . hope I don't over do it. Not really sure I am doing all this cause blood pressure was high at last apt or cause of Gestational diabetes. I do NST twice a week once at the clinic and once at the hospital. I am really hoping that my doctor will let me go as early as I did with both Zedekiah and Obadiah if he does that means I only have 3 weeks to go. I also have an ultrasound on the 4th. The AFI is done by ultrasound. The last weeks or month is always the hardest for me specially with the one I have been so uncomfortable and I get irritated very easy my poor boys. Going to this apt and that apt and chasing after the boys sure helps the time go by a little faster. Well I better go and take care of the boys. I know I can make it through because I have God by my side and will give me strength.

Ultrasound Update

Ultrasound went really well yesterday. The fluid levels did come down some so we are now in the normal range but at the high end. I am just so Thankful to God for answers our prayers. God has given me a peace about baby and has told me in many ways that baby is going to be fine. This is almost kind of funny at my last ultrasound the baby was measuring 3 weeks ahead well now the baby's head is measuring 5 weeks ahead and the stomach is measuring 4 weeks ahead. right now they are just figuring that I am going to have a big baby. with each visit the doctor has gotten more relaxed and it is great to see that. We have one amazing God. I will be going for another ultrasound in 4 weeks and I might be starting to sometime going for even more ultrasounds to do what is called a bio physical it is when watch to see the baby practice breathing. I am quite familar with this as I did this a lot with Zedekiah it comes with having Gestational diabetes. I will be having the baby at Salmon creek the doc says they may check the fluid levels right away or they may later. right now the baby is breach so they are a little concerned about that. we were asked about if the baby doesn't turn having the baby turned. For me right now I would rather just leave it up to God. if baby turns great and if baby doesn't turn thats ok cause I will know thats how its meant to be. in all honesty i don't want to have a csection but I would rather be because of the baby's position. Thank you all for prayers.

Life on Dole Valley Rd....... has been enjoyable, busy, and sometimes hectic. The boys keeps us busy specially me when Seth is gone. Trying to keep up with the boys and deal some of the discomforts that have come with this pregnancy isn't always easy to do. I am so thankful for nap time. specially Obadiah's as he is the one that gets into everything.



Zedekiah He is Def the eldest in the family tells Obadiah what to do. He is growing up way to fast. Sometimes it hard to believe that he is going to 3 in Feb where does the time go. He is through and through boy. cars, trains, Helicopters, planes, dirt. I was pretty surprised when one day out of the blue he counted to 10. Do you think I could get him to do it again not a chance. He has to do everything on his terms. Lately he wants to hold obadiah. Obadiah doesn't really like this. when he hugs Obadiah he says "loving". He can be rough and tumble but at other times he is so caring and I love when he shows concern.

Obadiah keeps me on my toes. He is our climber, and digger. I have started putting the chairs on the table otherwise he would climb on the table. He is really good about emptying out drawers and cupboards. This is all new to us Zedekiah wasn't a digger. His vocab right now consist of 2 words no and mom. He does babble a lot. He Loves climbing all over the couch and standing on the window sill behind the couch.

They both are learning to play together sometimes they do great other times not so great. your typical siblings. They have been such a joy and a blessing to whatch grow I am so blessed to be their mommy. I try to Thank God daily for them.

Mommy and Daddy are both doing pretty good. I am learning to have more Faith in God and to not doubt so much. I am so thankful for this peace he has given me. Seth has been busy but work is starting to slow down which is nice cause he gets to be home more often but also means less money. God will provide us with what we need.

I know this post is pretty random its late and I just wanted to get it done.

Ultrasound

went for ultrasound today. The fluid levels in the ventricles stayed the same which is a good thing. they still say its high but the fact that it hasn't increased in a months time is a good sign. the Doc said there is still a chance that baby can be born normal. so in a way we are still where we were last time. we aren't going to have any realy def. answers until after the baby is born. The baby's kidneys were measuring just fine. They did measure the baby's head and were told that the average size is measuring three weeks ahead the nurse kind of laughed nervously but seemed a little relieved that the average size of baby's stomache was measuring the same. I am now 100% sure that I have gestiational diabetes once again. the amniotic fluid is quite generous as the tech put it she did say that its pretty common with gestational diabetes. I did ask the dr. if i would be able to have the baby at salmon creek and he said that if things keep going like they are there is a good chance. Everything else with baby looked normal. We got the same doc. as we did last time and he seemed a lot more relaxed. Dr know a lot but God knows all. I ask that you all please continue to keep us in our prayers. and I want to thank you for all your prayers. God is great!!! He will never leave us nor forsake us.

P.s. Next Ultrasound is Dec 7th.

Ultrasound tomorrow moves to Monday

Right now I feel as though I have a battle going on within myself. Tomorrow is my ultrasound and we will know if the fluid has increased, decreased or is the same. and also to see how the kidneys are doing and I think they will keep an eye on the amniotic fluid. God has given me a peace and I feel that baby is going to be ok. So why am I so scared of what they are going to tell me tomorrow. I need to remember that God created this life with in me and he has the final say. Seth just called me and told me that it would be really late or possible he wouldn't be coming until tomorrow and meeting me there and taking off again. he is so exhausted and overwhelmed right and this is not a good week for him and I felt that he would not be a good support for me or Lord willing to share good news with. so I changed the ultrasound to Monday afternoon. Praying my husband's week gets better. and please continue to remember us in prayer. Thank you all for your prayers.

baby #3

Life has been a wirl wind of emotions for me. I was able to go to MN with the boys was a relaxing and enjoyable trip. the boys were great travelers. Before I left to MN I was scheduled a level 2 ultra sound that my dr wanted done. he was concerned about the fluid levels in the ventricles on the brain. I was told that its in the normal range but high. On wednesday the 7th Seth and I went for the ultra sound. The doctor asked me if I knew why I was here so I told him that the levels in the ventricles was in the normal range but high. He looks at me and bluntly says no its high. He also lets us know that the kidneys are a little enlarged still in normal range though. He also said the fluid around baby was high. I asked him if the fluid in the ventricles could decrease? we were told that as of right now we are at a 50 50 chance 50% chance baby will be born fine and 50% chance that baby will be born with water on the brain. It has been a lot to take in but I am learning daily that God is in control and that he will carry us through. I will have ultrasounds once a month to monitor baby. Praying for our sweet baby's health and I can't wait to meet him or her.

Frustration

mkpl=[Lately I have been feeling very frustrated. I hardly see my husband even though I am in the Tri cities with him. He has been so busy with that it seems like I hardly get to see him and when I do he is busy doing work related stuff in the office or he is very tired. Right now I am having a hard time seeing the positve in him working so much I know there is. To add to my frustration I want to go MN next month and I am having a hard time excepting that 99.9% we won't be going. Work work work and lack of money to do anything besides bills bills. I really need to start praying. It has been a little over a yr the last time we were there and it was a quick trip. Obadiah has Aunts and Uncles that haven't even met him and he will be a yr next month. I know times are tough but I just feel bad. I want to go so bad that I have been looking at tickets for me and the boys and seriously wondering if I am crazy. Who knows maybe it is all pregnancy related emotions coming out. Another thing that is frustrating me is that we are going to have to get a van and Seth figures we can wait until Jan to get it. I am due Jan 31st. I would like to get it sooner then later. I have been looking online at mini van that are older then our car and a lot less money. Well I better stop Obadiah wants my attention.

all in all it was a good day

This morning I went to town. I wanted to go to Kohls and to Walmart to get some items to bake with. Seth took Zedekiah to work with him so that was a nice little break. I stopped at the job and Seth somehow cut himself. I left before 7 am to go to town. I ended up making two trips to walmart. I stopped at Kyle and Julie's too. I didn't get back until after 12. Seems like there is no such thing as a quick trip to town anymore. I was able to make rice krispy bars, chocolate chip cookies. and lemon cake mix cookies. Obadiah slept the whole time. I had fun but unfortanely my hip started hurting from standing. I didn't even do all the baking I wanted to do. Now I am just relaxing need to wash a load of clothes, boys need baths, and I was hoping to make another pan of rice krispy bars.

life in Mesa wa

Can't really tell you how life is going on Dole Valley RD since we are hardly there. I am thankful for the work but would love to have a break.
Seth's allergies have been really bothering him so he has been pretty miserable. He is tired and he is working like crazy. Sometimes it is hard to be thankful specially when I feel like we have no time as a family.
As far as for me I am doing ok. pregnant, busy being mommy, irritable, and a major lack of sleep otherwise can't complain too much.
Boys are doing good. Zedekiah is finally making an attempt at his him when as who he is he says I'm Kiah. when he wants me to pick him up he say "I hold you." he also has started saying "common mama". Today he was pinching himself and mad and in a growly voice says quit pinching. silly boy. He loves being outside and spends most of the day outside. Obadiah is growing like a weed. he is 35 inches yikes almost 3 ft and he isn't even a yr old. he is getting more busy and into everything he has discovered that he can climb on G&G Matson's coffee table. and loves climbing upstairs. today he took 2 steps for his uncle Amos. I got too see. he weighs around 23 lbs. he loves to growl. Seth said that we should start calling him bear.
Life in Mesa has been going pretty good for the most part. I am looking forward to being a family again. I guess that sums up our lives.... BUSY BUSY BUSY!!

pregnancy 14.5 weeks

I have a doc appt tonight sure hope my blood pressure isn't high. and everything goes well. I am taking Obadiah with me. Yesterday I felt baby move love that feeling. I can't wait to see how much this little baby has grown. I am guessing each pregnancy must go by faster and faster.

Obadiah

My Baby is growing so fast. He is so diff. then his big brother. he is learning so many things. He has learned how to climb up on the coffee table and one day he got into the tub. Yikes! He will be 11 months old on the 12th its sad to see him growing so fast even with another baby on the way. He has very good appetite. he like eating cold hot dogs just like his big brother. Speaking of climbing he is climbing right now. I am taking him to finally get his 9 month shots and can't wait to see how much he weighs. He is our little digger and loves to put everything in his mouth. He is not walking yet but I have a feeling that he will just take off and go.

good day

After trying all week to get a hold of my Dr. to get my lab results which included the results for my one hour glucose test. Sunday morning I noticed a voice mail it was a 509 number and the time that they called was after 10 pm my first thought was hmm I wonder if it was my dr and sure enough it was. everything came back fine except my cholesterol level was a little hi and I passed my one hr. I still can't believe it. I am so excited but I am going to try and stay on the diet its fun to see my weight go down instead of going up. Praying all continues to go well.

pregnancy 13weeks and counting.

On Friday I went and did the 1 hr glocose test I checked it with my machine and got 180 but 15 min later dropped to 133. I think my machine is messed up. I really should have waited to test. since this last week was not a good week. we all go sick with some 24 hr flu bug. I am pretty sure I failed the 1hr I just hope that it wasn't by a lot. I had other blood test done. I think checking my blood sugar when I am pregnant is going to be a normal thing for me. part of me wants to do the 3 hr the other part is like not really cause either I will be borderline or fail. my blood pressure has been good at home just goes up at the docs. I am 13 weeks. I have my next apt. on the 5th. I have been feeling pretty good for the most part. my right hip is out so thats not any fun. I just pray that everything continues to go well. I don't mind checking my sugars but it seems with this pregnancy I am so much more out of it. and I forget. and with out really thinking I eat either too much or have something I shouldn't. I get so frustrated with myself. don't get me wrong I enjoy being pregnant. with having a 2yr old and 10 month old to chase after. taking care of me gets pushed to the side I am sure a lot of you can relate. I have not felt the baby move yet but I am sure I will soon I felt Obadiah's at 14 weeks. I love when you can feel their movement it is such a comfort to me.

where has the time gone?

Life has been quite hectic lately. We have been in the Tri cities a lot. We are staying there for the summer. Got to be thankful for the work. The boys are growing so much Obadiah is blabbing more and saying mamma and dadda. He is one busy boy. Its kind of funny when people meet him they think he is so serious totally not him. he now has 8 teeth. I love watching him grow and learn but also sad too. Zedekiah, Zedekiah terrible 2's don't worry its not all bad. This is def. one age that I have mixed feelings about. I love that he is learning so much more. the other day he counted to 6 with out my help. I wish he would show interest in potty training, but right now he thinks its more fun to pretend.
On the 9th I left the boys with grandma and Amos so I could make a trip to Vancouver and back for a Doctor's appt. I met my dr. for the first time and I like him. my apt went real quick as he had to go deliver a baby. Yes I am pregnant :) I am about 11 weeks along. I will be seeing my doctor here in the Tri cities since we are going to be here for at least the summer. My Doctor in Vancouver said fine. going there took a lot out of me. my phone didn't work so no one could get a hold of me and plus meeting a new Dr. So my blood pressure was up. Dr have that kind of effect on me... white coat syndrome. Other wise I have been feeling ok. a little sicker then I was with the boys. and more tired but I am more busy too. Please pray that all continues to go well. and Lord willing we will be holding baby #3 in January.

Life

Hard to believe that it allready May. March was a month of happiness and saddness. We found out that we were expecting again. At 5 weeks gestational I lost the baby. Seems strange to say but it was my easiest miscarriage. My parents along with Luke made a trip out to help Chet and Dayna move to MN. So happy that they made it out here and were finally able to meet Obadiah. In April we made a trip to Idaho to see Jed and Clarissa . We were there at Easter time. Easter Sunday Seth got hit by another driver everyone was ok just put a nice dent in our car. (will add pics later.) then to top it all off we got a flat tire on the way back to Tri cities so had to put the spare on. Very long trip. The boys did pretty good.

Our boys are growing up way to fast. Zedekiah is a busy out going 2 year old. He keeps me going. He recently started calling me Honey. He can now say Obadiah but hasn't gotten his own name yet. Yes he is still on the bottle I know he should be off but I am a major push over . we do take it away specially if he hasn't eaten any food. He does actually eat pretty good. He has his days though. He talks a lot I just wish I could understand more of what he is saying. Obadiah is getting so big. he is now 7 months old will be 8 months on the 12th. I can't beleive how fast time flies. He got his first 2 teethe. He did really good no fever. He hasn't really gotten the whole crawling down but he does more of an army crawl. reminds me of a sea turtle. he gets around. I am going to have to get a gate for our stairs soon. He is a really good baby. I just wish he would sleep through the night. He does have his moments. THe 2 of them get a long pretty good. they allready pick on each other. I think it is neat how Obadiah allready looks up to Zedekiah. I am so thankful for our boys.
Seth and I have been busy. Seth has been gone quite a bit to the tri cities for work so I have been playing single parent. the days are fine its the nights that get long. We are actually in the Tri cities for a couple weeks. nice to be together but would be even nicer if it was at home. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices and this is one of them for us. We do have a lot to be thankful for. I need daily remind myself that God is in Control. Well thats the update on our lifes.

damage to our car

Zedekiah 2yrs

our lives

I know it has been a while since I have updated. hmm lets see what is new around here. Zedekiah is now 2 and he is talking more and more every day. he loves to ride on his trike. He has really gotten into Thomas the Tank engine or Tommy as he calls it. thank goodness for youtube. it is amazing how many words he has learned from just watching. He is growing so fast it is hard but at the same time I enjoy it.

Obadiah is 5 months old time flies. he is officially rolling now. even though he gets stuck on his tummy sometimes. he has a big appetite. 4 bottle 2 to 4 things of baby food plus he nurses. He enjoys playing in the exersaucer. He is a very good baby growing so big. both our boys are tall they will prob be taller then Seth and I.

I have started doing a little more baking as a way of keeping my sanity since isn't really easy to go anywhere with a baby and a toddler. to make matters worse I can sometimes get car sick even when I drive. Oh I made bread for the first time. and it turned out good. there are many other things I would like to try. THe recipe I used is country white bread. you can find the recipe at http://www.allrecipes.com/. one of fav sites.

Seth is still working in the Tri Cities and when he is home he would prefer to be outside working on this or that. I am looking forward to when he has work closer to home. Well not too much is going on with us

Sleep Schedule

I have decided to take on a big task this week. I am hoping to get Zedekiah on a better sleep schedule. I just made it through day one it is 1 am. Yikes. Yes I am ready to quit but I know I have keep trying. I just hope I am not gray and bald by the end of the week. So if anyone has any suggestions on how to get him on a better schedule please them my way. Pray for strength and patience. I should try to get some sleep before Obadiah wakes up. but right now I am frustrated and just need to unwind. Good night.