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!