Happy Holidays!!

We're in Nova Scotia!!

I've been meaning to update for a while now, but since i've been at my moms, its been hard..lol. Out where she lives they still just have dial up, so doing anything on here takes hours!! lol

So we surprised my family last week!! It was so much fun!!
We flew overnight, and arrived in Halifax at 7am on Tuesday! My dad was in on the secret and picked us up at the airport.

When we got home, my mom was just getting ready to go out. So Norm walked in the house, and she just stared at him for a min, and then was like, you're not here alone are you?? haha

For Caleb and Tara we left Rebecca in the living room. So when they got home from school, they saw her, but didnt clue in that she was my baby..lol. They asked mom why there was a baby in the living room, and then Caleb said, it kinda looks like Rebecca, but it cant be! Then Norm and I ran out and yelled surprise..lol

Hannah's reaction was the best!! For her, we left Norm in her room..lol. So she was talking to mom, and walked into her bedroom, undoing her pants, to put on her comfy pants..lol.she noticed Norm,screamed and ran out of her room, it was the best! haha

I've really enjoyed being home! Norm's been bored. He's more of a go out and do stuff, where im content just relaxing around the house. Norms been trying to stay on Calgary time, so he stays up late watching movies, and sleeps in till like 1 in the afternoon..lol He's in the city tonight, doing a ride along with my uncle who's a police officer. I cant wait to hear all about it:)

We went out and cut down our Christmas tree a few days ago! That was something I missed last year. I love the smell of a real Christmas tree so much!! Its nice to be able to show Norm all the traditions that I grew up with. I think he's gonna be heading home on the 24th though, since we couldnt find him a cheap ticket after Christmas, and before school starts.

Anyhow, I should get going. I have to go pick up Hannah from her school dance soon. I did her makeup for it! It was so much fun!

Sorry there's no pics, they would have taken me days to upload!

Goodbye Rocky:(

Today is a sad day for me. I have to say goodbye to my puppy. I know its the right thing to do, so why does it have to be so hard!?! He's been so good this last week too. Last night we were watching tv, and I sat down on the floor beside him, and he curled up on my lap, like a lap dog..lol. It was cute, till my legs started to fall asleep. He's just a big baby, and I hope he gets all the love and attention he needs! My visiting teachers came over today, and after they left, I let Rocky out to play, assuming that they shut the gate after them, since they know I have a dog, but well they didnt. haha 20 mins later I went to the back door to call him, and he didnt come, so I kept calling him, getting louder and louder. When finally I see him come running across our neighbours yard, and jump over the fence! He's never jumped it before, so it was crazy to see.lol. At least he got to have a little adventure, before he leaves.

Our house is listed on MLS now! I just keep praying that someone will buy it, or at least look at it! Its listing # C3357213 if you wanna check it out:)

I booked my ticket a few days ago, so its official that im coming home for Christmas! Im not gonna say when...just in case someone in my family reads this. But im super excited!! I cant wait to surprise everyone!! I booked a ticket for Norm too, so hopefully we'll be able to afford it, and he wont have to cancel it. I really want him to be there for his daughters first Christmas, and experience it with my family!

Anyhow, I g2g tidy up the house. We're going to Calgary for the weekend, so I need to leave it clean in case there's any showings.

Poor headband...

I just wanted to post this pic, of Rebecca in her coordinating headband and dress, since its the last time she was able to wear the headband. Stupid Rocky! lol. I think he's having some jealousy issues with her. He's so nice to her, and protects her and whatnot, but lately i've caught him trying to chew up her stuff! I cant let him in the baby room anymore. I caught him one day with this headband in his mouth, and saved it. But I was too late the other night. Its destroyed! I had it in her diaper bag, and he went right in and bug it out, crazy dog! It looks like we might only have him for another week. I donno if im ready to give him up though, its hard:(

So we had the realtor come over yesterday and did all the paper work with her. Our house will be on MLS on Monday. Im just hoping that with it being on there, someone will see it, and buy it!! I spent all week getting my house spotless..lol. and now that it's clean, I donno what to do with myself. Norms working today, from 6am till late tonight. Its so boring living here with no friends! lol. I've been doing a lot of baking though. I've done so much, that Norms started complaining about it..aha. Right now we have tomato cake, chocolate brownie cookies, and oatmeal chocolate chip raisin cookies..lol

In my last post about home, I forgot to mention that while back there, I got hooked on the Twilight series! lol I was determined not to...but Hannah has all the books, and was like just try the first one, you'll love it. And I was like, yea ok..and well that was that. Im almost done the 3rd book now, and im super excited to see the movie!!

Speaking of reading, I think im gonna go read for the afternoon, but just one last thing!

So I might be going home for Christmas, to surprise my family, (dont worry they dont read this)

and its come to my attention that its going around, through the Nelson grapevine, that the reason im going back so soon is that Norm and I are having marriage problems, and im going back for some space to think about things. So just for the record..I would be going back cause ITS CHRISTMAS, and I wanna spend Christmas with my family. And on top of that, if I go back, Norms coming with me! haha. soo ummm yea..hope that clears things up!

Our trip to Nova Scotia, and everything since.

Ok wow, i've been an awful blogger. I have so much to write about, that it overwhelms me, and I just keep putting it off, but i've finally uploaded all my pics to my computer, so I figure its about time to write about everything. Be prepared for a long post:)

So almost a month ago now, Rebecca and I packed up and headed east for 2 weeks! It was awesome!! We were sad to leave Daddy here, and he missed his little girl alot ( and hopefully me too) but it was worth it. It was so nice to see all our family and friends!!

We got in at 7am on Thanksgiving Monday, but it felt like 4am for Rebecca and I. So we had a nice time sleeping all day, and then had dinner with the family, which was nice!!:)

It was just really relaxing to be home. I had lots of help with Rebecca. Every time I had to change her Tara was right there to help out! One time, I left her to go get more diapers, and returned to a messy scene of Tara with Becca's diaper off, and her feet in it! haha.
It was neat to see the kids with her, she was so stimulated by them, all the time. And they just love being aunts and uncles! I dont know if it was all the stimlation, or just the sea air..lol, but while we were there, Rebecca was sleeping 7 hours straight a night! it was awesome!!

I couldnt believe how fast the 2 weeks went, I didnt get to see everyone I wanted to see, or get everything done that I wanted to get done.

I got together with my high school friends the first week I was back. It was so awesome to see everyone! We got together late in the evening, and time went by so fast, that before we knew it, it was almost 2am. So we decided to stay over, so Rebecca had her first slumber party! lol

It was so neat that Reta and her baby Shelley were in NS the same time as us. We only got to hang out one day, which is sad, but it was still so good to see them! We had a mini photo shoot of the girls, you can tell already that they're gonna be friends..lol.

My 2nd Monday back, Karen was nice enough to let Rebecca, Hannah and I come over for One Tree Hill night!! It was so much fun!! It makes me sad to watch it all by myself out here:( or well, with just Norm, its not the same..lol

I was also lucky to be back for Calebs birthday!! He turned 9! That makes me feel old.

I got to visit my friend Doris when I was back. She was so happy to meet Rebecca, it was cute! She's a lady who lives in the apartment building that I used to live in. And she is awesome! Anyone who still lives in Halifax should seriously get to know her! She'll be 88 next month, but you would never know it! I was asked by a lady in the ward to help her out a few times a week, but cleaning her cat's litter box, and well I wasnt to happy to do it, but agreed. But once I got to meet her, and started going to visit, it was great! I would go down there 3 times a week, and stay for at least an hour talking. She had so many neat stories, and it was just nice to get away from the world and chat. I was sad to leave her when I moved out here, but its so nice to get to visit whenever I go back!

I got up the valley one day, to visit my family up there. The twins were cute, they refuse to be called "aunts". They said that they're too young to be aunts..lol

I also got to be back for Lydia and Graeme's wedding! She looked so beautiful! And it was so nice to catch up with old friends!

My last Saturday back, we went to a "sing for your supper" potluck dinner at moms friends place, it was a lot of fun! I thought I could get away without preforming anything..but my family wouldnt let me, so I ended up playing piano and singing a song I wrote. It made me kinda miss preforming..and writing. I donno, I guess I just dont feel inspired out here..lol. Rebecca is pretty much the only one to hear me sing anymore.

The day I flew out, we had another party for Caleb with the extended family, here's a pic of my family from it!

I think thats pretty much my trip in a nut shell.

So since i've been back in Alberta...

Well, Halloween.

Norm and I carved our first pumpkin together! I donno why we didnt carve one last year..but here it is!

Rebecca was a little princess, she was so cute! I wanted to take her out trick or treating, but felt bad, since I knew the people would know the candy was for me..lol. So instead I took her to the old folks homes around here, and showed her off to all the old people. They loved it!

Rebecca was 3 months old on the 1st. I cant believe now fast time is going! She's started laughing, and smiling all the time now, its so cute!! But every time I try to get a video of her laugh, she freezes and just stares at the camera..I think she's camera shy! lol

On the first, Norm surprised me with a candlelit dinner that he made all by himself, it was so yummy! He said it was for our 14 month anniversary, he's so cute:)

Speaking of Norm, he got fully accepted into school for January. So everything is a go! Our house still hasnt sold yet, so we're going through a realtor, instead of selling it ourselves. Im just praying it sells! I dont wanna have a mortgage with him in school!

Since we're gonna be renting in Lethbridge, we might be getting rid of Rocky. Its so hard to find a place to rent that will accept pets, pretty much impossible. Norms friend's girlfriend wants him. She lives with her family on a farm. I know Rocky would love it, with so much space to run around, and lots of people, but its still hard. Im gonna miss him!!!

Anyhow, I think thats probably a long enough post! lol. Rebecca and I have been sick for almost a week now with the worst cold, and ear infection (luckily just the ear infection for me, not her) so I should get to bed. I wont wait a month again before my last post!

Before and After

I promised a while ago to put up some before and after pics of our house...

So here they are:)

Bathroom Before

And After

Living Room Before...

And After.

More living room before...

And After.

Baby room before...

And after (it would be more girly, if we werent moving!)

Utah trip and new life plans.

So we went to Utah last week! It was so fun! It took us forever to find someone to watch our dog. I tried to put him in a kennel, but he didnt have the shot he needed, so we needed to find someone to come to our house. It really bugged me how many people we asked, and no one was willing to help us out. Made me miss my family and friends in NS, cause I know they would have helped! Anyhow, we finally got one of Norms YM to agree, and he was even allergic to Rocky! haha

So Thursday morning we left for Utah at 7am. We were going to split up the 12 hour drive into 2 days, but because of the dog issue we had to do it all in one day. Rebecca was pretty good with the traveling. She slept most of the way which was nice. It just made for a longer trip having to stop and feed and change her. Rebecca's started to smile and laugh now, its sooo cute! We arrived in Utah late Thursday evening, and she was soooo happy to be out of her car seat. We laid her on the bed, and she just laughed and smiled for hours! haha

Friday...Norm took me shopping!! I love my husband! Since having Rebecca, I dont really like any of my pre-pregnancy clothes anymore. I feel like I need a new style, a mom style or something..aha. Im back at my pre-pregnancy weight, but still want to lose a bit more. So Norms said if I get to my goal weight, that he'll buy me a new wardrobe! I cant wait...I think he thinks im not gonna do it, but you just wait! Anyhow, they had some really good sales down there! I got a few cute things:)
Then Friday evening we went to Sharee's (Sister Martin's) son's birthday party! It was way good to see her again! Her little boy is so cute!!! Her mom made Rebecca some headbands!! They're so cute!!

After that, we went to Norms mission reunion! We were running late, and were driving down the street that the church was on...and we saw a church, so not thinking about it, we stopped and went in. Well Norm served his mission in Tacoma Washington, and the one that we showed up for was Michigan haha. We forgot that we were in Utah, and there are lots of churches on one street! haha. We found it, and it was awesome! His mission president, Kevin Pearson, is now a General Authority, he's in the first quorum of the seventy, so it was really neat! He had a question and answer period where you could ask him anything you wanted to know about being a General Authority. He told me that I made a good choice in marrying Norm..lol.

Saturday, we just took it easy for the most part. We watched conference on TV. You should have seen how excited Norm was about then announcing that Calgary is getting a temple!! Saturday night, we stayed at Norms cousins place, since they live in Salt Lake. Cause Sunday morning we went to conference!!!!! It was soooo exciting!! We had amazing tickets! I just tried to find a map of the conference center to show you where we sat, but I couldn't find one:( We were in plaza one, in case anyone knows where that is. They had the first 6 rows reserved for missionaries, so we were in row 7. 7 rows back from the prophet! It was amazing! Before the choir starts singing, everyone in there is talking and stuff, then the lights come up, and everyone stands, and the Prophet comes out. It is AMAZING how quiet it was in there!! You could seriously hear his shoes on the carpet! It was just a great experience to be able to go!! The spirit there was sooo strong. Sunday night,we just hung out with family. Norm played football with his cousins for hours! ha ha

Monday, we headed home. It didnt seem as long on the way home, but maybe that was cause I slept alot! haha Rocky was so excited to see us!! He somehow managed to get his collar off, and eat it! crazy dog!

So now for our new life plans..haha. I swear it changes every month!

We are trying to sell our house again! If you wanna buy a cute house, check out http://www.welist.com/ and its LISTING #36433! We had 2 people say they wanted to come look at it yesterday, so I spent, forever cleaning, and then they didnt show! argh!! But yea, we're selling, cause Norms been conditionally accepted to school! We're gonna move to Lethbridge, where he's gonna go to school for Criminal Justice-Policing. He's been conditionally accepted to start in January. So we're just praying that our house will sell!! Its always been Norms dream to work for the church as a security guard to the general authorities. So he wanted to get the policing experience. But he talked to one, when we were in Utah, and his dream might not be as far off as we thought. He said the most important thing you need is your degree, and then just a few years experience. Here we were thinking that he'd need like 20 years on the police force, but he could reach his dream in like 6 years! so thats exciting:)

4 days till Rebecca and I are in Nova Scotia!! We are so excited to see every one!! Rebecca has a cold, so im not sure how she's gonna deal with flying. I just hope she gets better by then!! Well, she's starting to fuss, so I should go change her!! See you all soon!!:)

I got tagged...

I am: procrastinating cleaning my house.
I think: summer went way too fast.
I know: that God has a plan for us!
I want:everything to work out.
I dislike: crunchy towels, when they're hung to dry on the line, and not the dryer.
I miss: my family and friends in NS.
I fear: losing the people I love.
I feel: tired, but happy.
I hear: the wind coming in my window.
I smell: Rebecca, I love that baby smell!
I crave: mostly junk food, lately its been slurpee's and screamers.
I cry: all the time..lol
I usually: call my mom at least once a day.
I search: for answers.
I wonder: where im going in life.
I regret: not spending as much time with my ns family when I lived there.
I love: sunny fall days.
I care: about how I look.
I always: lock my doors at night.
I worry: about money.
I am not: homesick as much anymore.
I remember: being sealed to my husband for time and all eternity.
I believe: in God.
I dance: with Rebecca.
I sing: Rebecca to sleep.
I don't always: floss.
I argue: with my husband, when I know im right..lol
I write: in my journal.
I win: cutest baby award.
I lose: playing wii.
I wish: I was rich.
I listen: to lots of music.
I don't understand: football, as much as Norm tries to explain it.
I can usually be found: at home.
I am scared: of sea gulls.
I need: more free time.
I forget: at least one thing whenever I leave the house.
I am happy: most of the time.

I found some!

Just a quick update to say that I found some headbands!

My sister in law suggested that I try Claires..so I did..and they have a baby section! So here is Rebecca modeling one of her new headbands, she's not to sure how she feels about it though. But I think its cute..lol


Im also happy to say that her sleeping 5 and 1/2 hours wasnt just a fluke! Ever since then, she's been sleeping at least 4-5 hours at a time. Yay!!

And lastly, Rebecca and I booked our tickets!! We will be in NS from October 13th till the 26th! Hope to see everyone!!:)

5 and 1/2 hours!!!

You know you're sleep deprived when you're excited about getting 5 and 1/2 hours straight of sleep!! haha I woke up this morning sooo excited! Rebecca went to sleep at 12:30 last night, and I woke up at 6, and had to wake her up to eat cause I was in pain..lol.

She's growing like crazy!! I had her into the doctor Thursday and she weighs 10 pounds 9 ounces now. She has so many cute outfits that dont fit her anymore! Its so sad.

Overall she's a pretty good baby. She's just had a rough start at life with having thrush a few times now, and some yeast infections. They make her a cranky baby!! I've been reading the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and watched the video. And its a lifesaver! Anyone who has fussy babies, you should check these out! He has a website too, http://www.thehappiestbaby.com/. Check it out!!

Here's pic of my pretty girl a week ago, at 5 weeks old.

She's starting to lose her hair a bit on the sides! I've looked EVERYWHERE out here for some cute headbands to hide it..lol. If anyone has any suggestions of where to get some, let me know. We're going to Utah in a few weeks, so im sure I can find something there, but just in the meantime:)

So its been a few weeks since i've updated..I dont think anything too exciting has happened though...

We celebrated our 1 year anniversary a few weeks ago. We kept it pretty low key. Norm had planned on taking me for a picnic where he had proposed to me, but it was cold and rainy, so that didnt work out. Instead he made me supper, yummy Chinese, and we watched a few movies. Its crazy how fast this year went! I still havent even printed off my wedding pics! haha

Here's Norm with our yummy supper...and no I didnt eat ALL that..haha Norm likes to give me more than I can eat, so he can finish it and doesnt have to get up for seconds..lol.

I cant believe that its been 6 weeks already since Rebecca was born! You think that by now i'd be back to normal..but of course not..haha. After giving birth and everything thats gone wrong with me, it really doesnt make me wanna have more! haha. I've been in and out of the hospital regularly these past weeks. I was still in major pain, and bleeding up until this week. Turns out a piece of my placenta got left inside, and got infected. Luckily it came out on its own, but its been no fun. I've been on more drugs this past month than ever..haha. I had to go for an ultrasound to make sure everything is ok now, and it was so weird to see my uterus without a baby in there! Hopefully things will be better from here on!!

We're in Calgary for the weekend. Norm went to a football game last night, in the rain. He's crazy! But I guess he had lots of fun! I think Rebecca and I are gonna do some shopping today, and then we're going over to Diana's for a bonfire and bbq, should be fun! I love being close to family, and spending time with them! I've finally come to terms with the fact that we're not moving back to NS, and that I probably wont ever live close to my immediate family again. It was way hard to deal with, but I know that heavenly father has a plan for our little family. Honestly, when we were planning on moving back to NS, deep down, I didnt feel it was the right thing to do. But I wanted it to be, so I ignored my feelings. Then Norm got the answer that we weren't supposed to move, and I had to accept it..lol. It makes me wonder though, why he would get the answer that we should, and then that we shouldnt. But at least we got our house fixed up! haha I'm coming back to visit for 2 weeks in October though, so that'll be nice.

I should probably go shower while Becca is sleeping. I'll try to update more regularly!

Happy Anniversary!!

I cant believe its been 1 year already!

Why I love my husband.

3 weeks ago now, there was a tragic accident in Calgary. A guy, just 20 years old, was crushed by a truck at work. I heard this and didn't think much of it, you hear sad stuff on the news all the time. Then I found out that this guy was the boyfriend of a girl I used to work with. This was someone that I had heard this girl talk about on a daily basis. Its crazy how you could say goodbye to your boyfriend or husband in the morning, thinking nothing of it, and then have them taken away from you just like that. So its made me really appreciate the time I have with my husband..and not take things for granted. So this entry is dedicated to my amazing husband!!!

REASONS I LOVE MY HUSBAND

♥He takes care of me.

♥He works long and hard at a job he doesn't "love".

♥He is an amazing father to Rebecca

♥He is always there when I need a shoulder to cry on.

♥He is a good cook.

♥He is a worthy priesthood holder.

♥He knows how to make me laugh.

♥He appreciates me as a wife and mother.

♥He tells me I'm beautiful..even without make-up..lol

♥He has a strong testimony.

♥He has gorgeous blue eyes.

♥He is passionate.

♥He is kind and loving.

♥He cares about how he looks.

♥He looks sexy in his firefighting uniform..lol

♥He is my best friend.

♥He is emotional..in a good way.

♥He has a great family.

♥He can set goals and achieve them.

♥He can be romantic..when he wants to be..lol

♥He makes me feel secure in his arms.

♥He is good with kids.

♥He is friendly.

♥He served a worthy mission.

♥He doesn't let people tell him what he can and cant do.

♥He has amazingly kissable lips!

♥He is good at keeping secrets.

♥He knows how to fix stuff.

♥He's not scared to be himself.

♥He stands up for what he believes in.

♥He's a great cuddlier!

♥He's good with money.

♥He knows how to make me happy.

♥He is super cute in the morning, and I love waking up next to him!

Im sure if I thought somemore I could come up with more reasons...but its time to give Rebecca a bath. So thats all for now:)

The first 2 weeks of Rebecca's life!

So my little girl is an eating machine!! Its seriously all she does!! We went for her 1 week check up last week and she's up to 9 pounds 2 ounces! She's probably almost 10 pounds now if not more. Here's her at 1 week old...

We've had a pretty good 2 weeks. My mom went back last week, which was sad:( Especially since its not looking like we're gonna be moving back this fall. I am coming to visit either next month, or October though. So it wasnt as sad as it could have been! haha

Im finally starting to really feel better from having Rebecca. It had been a week since she was born, and I was still super swollen and in pain. So I went in to the doctor, and turned out that my stitches were infected. So I got some drugs for that. And then from being on antibiotics, Rebecca got a yeast infection and thrush. So now she's on drugs too. Poor baby.

Rebecca is just starting to un mix up her days and nights. For her first week she would sleep ALL day, and then wake up at like 1am and wanna party. We tried everything to keep her awake during the day!! She just likes her sleep!

So anyhow, this past weekend was a busy one for us! Norms sister Lindsay got married!! It was super nice! They got sealed in the same room we did, so it was nice to be there almost a year later. Here's a pic of her and her new husband Kyle. He's a great guy! We are so excited to have him in the family!

And here's a pic of Norm, Rebecca and I. It was funny. I was walking out of the temple with Norms grandmother, and its all quiet right. And she turns to me, and says, "you dont look like you just had a baby, you have your figure back, thats disgusting!"...loud enough for people around us to hear! haha

After all the busy wedding stuff, Sunday was Rebecca's baby blessing. I love that I have a husband that is able to listen to the spirit. It was an amazing blessing!!!

Here are some pics from her big day..

I think thats all I have to say for now. We're off to Calgary. Hannah flies back to NS tomorrow. Its been great having her around!! She's such a big help. Norms going camping from Thursday till Saturday. Im not gonna know what to do with no help! I've been so used to having people around.

The most painful, yet rewarding night of my life!

Well remember how in my last post I said I wanted my whole "Norm we need to go to the hospital" moment. Well I got it..twice..haha

So here's how my day went..lol. We got to the hospital at 8am..they checked me all out and I was still just 1cm dialated. So they incerted a string thing behind my cervix, that released a hormone to try to speed things up. They kept me there for a bit to check things, and then sent me home. They said it could take 2 or 3 days for things to happen, but that they wanted to check me every 12 hours, so I was told to come back at 9pm. We left the hospital around 12, so rather than drive the hour home, we went shopping. Norm bought me some super cute shoes! While shopping my sciatic nerve started acting up, and I was starting to have mild contractions.

Around 3 we headed over to my sister in laws place, since it was closer to the hospital than our house. I just tried to relax and get some sleep. But it wasnt happening. My contractions had started to get worse. So my mom started timing then. Once they got to be 4 mins apart and lasted 2 mins long, I woke Norm up and said lets go! On the 1/2 hour drive to the hospital I was thinking this is it! There is no way these contractions can get any worse!! haha

We got to the hospital around 5:30, and the nurse checked me. She looked at us like someone had just died, and said "im sorry sweetie, but you're only still 1 cm, you're not in active labor". My mom was ready to punch her out..haha. She argued with her saying I know my daughter, and she's in pain, she's in labour! But since I wasnt dialated they wouldnt keep me in. She gave me a shot of morphine and told me to come back the next morning at 9am. The morphine didnt do a thing for the pain! Just made me kinda drugged. The nurse told me to go home and get some sleep before the drug wore off. So we drove the hour home, and my contractions just kept getting worse.

We got home around 8, and I just couldnt get comfortable! I tried laying in bed with a heating pad, showering, walking, nothing was working. The only somewhat relief was sitting on the toilet crouched over. I finally couldnt take it anymore, the contractions were continuous, and soooooo painful. I got Norm to give me a blessing. And mins later my water broke. So at 9:15 we were headed back to the hospital.

Let me tell you, that drive back was the longest hour of my life!! I have to say that im way impressed with my husband who was able to keep calm and drive through my screaming. Half way there, I felt like I needed to push. It was sooooo hard not to! Norm knows how to deliver babies, from being a fire fighter. But there was no way I wanted to be giving birth on the side of the highway in the middle of nowhere..haha

We finally got to the hospital at about 10:15. It was like the movies. Norm went running in and grabbed a wheelchair, yelled to the front desk "the baby is comming!". And litterally went running down the hallway with me, I didnt even care that everyone was looking at me..haha.

So we get into the labour room, and had the same nurse as before. At this point I am sceaming at her that I want drugs!! She checked me, and giving me the same look like someone had died, said im sorry, its too late for drugs. You're gonna be pushing in 10mins. So from 7 till 10 I went from being 1cm to 10cms!

Once I was able to push, it was so much easier than trying not to push. I pushed for 34 mins and at 11:04pm, Rebecca May Nelson was born!! She weighed 7 pounds 13.8 ounces. She was 20 and 1/2 inches long. I have to admit that when she was first born, she wasnt that cute..haha. But now I have to say that she's the cutest baby ever! haha.

Anyhow speaking of her, she needs to be changed and fed. I'll try to update again when I can!!

Here's a few pics.

My last night babyless...

Well here it is...my last belly pic...I figured I should take just one more before bed..so thats why I dont have makeup on..:s haha

I have to admit that part of me is gonna miss having this baby belly. For the first time in my life I didnt feel self concious about my weight all the time..haha. Now I wont have an excuse anymore. Speaking of weight, get this..haha. So I was talking to one of my sister in laws the other day, and we were talking about how the ultrasound lady said that the baby is probably around 8 pounds 5 onces. She was going on about how its not gonna be fun to push her out..and I said im okay with it..cause...with my pregnancy i've only gained 22 pounds, and if she's 8.5 that only leaves me like 14 pounds to lose. And she said, well you were overweight to start with. Gee thanks! haha

I am so excited to meet my little one tomorrow! But at the same time its so weird to know when you're going into labor. I was kinda hoping for the whole, "Norm, we need to go to the hospital now" moment. But I guess I shouldnt complain as long as she comes out! haha. She does still have 9 hours to make an entrance on her own.

Speaking of which..im off to bed..I have to get up at 6am tomorrow.

There's an end in sight!!

Just a quick short update...with no pics...sorry.

So the doctor called me this morning. I've been approved for an induction Friday morning at 8am! So regardless of what this baby wants to think, she's coming out this week!! haha. I'd much rather her come out on her own anytime before then, but if being induced is what its come to, bring it on! haha. I just want her out. I've started drinking Rasberry Leaf Tea today, (thanks Kristi!) and we'll see if that does anything.

We picked up my sister Hannah at the airport yesterday. She'd had it with being at home..haha. She's been bugging mom to let her come out all summer. So mom finally gave in. So far she's just been hanging out with Rocky. She took him for a long walk this morning, ran him around the yard, scooped his poop! and just took him out again for a walk. He is loving her!

Anyhow..im gonna go drink somemore tea, and relax. Hopefully the next post will be about baby!

Anytime Now Baby!!!

So im 1 week and 1 day overdue!!! I just want this baby OUT!! haha. I've heard so many women say "im done with being pregnant" and I always thought, it isnt that bad, I can deal with this. But now im at the point where "im done!" haha. I went to the doctor yesterday, and she stripped my membranes, which was way painful! But lets hope it speeds things up. If I dont go this weekend, I have an ultrasound Monday, and they'll decide from there if they're going to induce me. I've pretty much tried everything to bring on labour. Even jumping on a trampoline, but if anyone has any advice, maybe there's something I havent tried.

Here's a few pics taken almost a week ago..My belly button has even popped, doesnt that mean she's done?!

So anyhow...we had a tornado touch down about 5 mins from my house the other week. We were home when it happened, and had no idea! Here's the news story.

http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080716/CGY_vulcan_tornado_080716/20080716/?hub=EdmontonHome

My mom has been here now for a week and 1/2. Its been so nice to have her around. She wont relax though..haha.. She's been baking, doing laundry, taking Rocky for walks, and even totally reorganized my tupperware cupboard!

We all went to Heritage Park last Saturday with Dana, Shawn, their kids and Diana and her kids. It was way fun! There was lots to see and do. My mom took lots of pics!! I'll post a few.

Mom and me.

Oh, my sister in law had her baby..on my due date! She was 3 weeks early. He's so tiny. They named him Landon Edwin. We're glad we're having a girl, cause Landon was the boy name we had chosen. Here's a pic of him with my mom.

I think thats pretty much all I have to write about right now. Im gonna go for a LONG walk and see if I can get things going. Hopefully this will be my last post babyless!!