Trouble Makers

I know it's my fault that Chaz had the opportunity to make the mess he did because I 1. wasn't watching him and 2. left the supplies out but it's still frustrates me when I hear my mom scream my name from the other room and know one of my kids have just destroyed something of hers. She wasn't as mad as I thought she was when I got there and we're not sure how much damage is done to the table cloth that was underneath, I should have gotten a picture of that. He sure had a good time though until we had to give him a bath and his skin is still red, so is mine. I am hoping it will come out of his outfit but as it was red food coloring from Michaels it probably won't. Hours later and his diapers are even red! At least he's in color with the season right?

Update

I had an appointment yesterday and was told I can return to normal activity with no restrictions. Truth be told I have been getting back to normal activities for about a week now. I appreciate every ones help and well wishes. The baby looks healthy and I am excited to get my holiday shopping and baking underway. Here is a pic we received yesterday of our little boy!

Our New Home!

Kjell and I bought a home! It closed last Wednesday and Kjell has been there everyday since working hard to make it ready to move in. With me on bed rest it will take longer to get ready but he's determined! It has been difficult to pick paint colors from a bed but we still hope to move in before Christmas. On a side note my problems have stopped but I haven't been cleared by the doctor to get off of bed rest yet. I appreciate everyones support and concern, it means a lot to know so many are pulling for me and my family.

Thanksgiving

I can't believe it's December! We had a fun Thanksgiving in Utah. We were hoping it would snow and it did but it melted by noon. We got to spend some time with some of Kjell's family, his brother Vegor and his wife Errin, and his sister Kirsten and her hubby Nic.

Our Thanksgiving Feast.The Snow came on Black Friday

Drew relaxing in my parents big bath with tons of bubbles. He asked me about every5 minutes to take a bath, all day everyday. Chaz was afraid to get in the bath when the jets were turned on.Hanging out in the backyard making smores in the fire pit. It was to cold for me I took my smores inside!We were in Utah for a week and I feel so bad I wasn't able to see any of my friends. I wasn't feeling well the first few days and then on Thanksgiving I ended up in the Hospital. What would a trip to Utah be with out me going to the hospital at least once. I am 16 weeks pregnant and started to have some problems Thursday night. We went to the hospital in Heber (where we were) and they listened for the heartbeat said it was strong and sent us home. I received a very special blessing from my husband that both the baby and I would be ok and healthy. During the blessing he kept using "he" when talking about the baby. The next day everything was fine and so about 11 we went to Sears to take part in some black Friday shopping. My problem started again while we were at the store and so we went to the hospital in Provo. They were so good to me. I was there for 5 hours but had great care, especially from this one nurse Stacie. They ran many tests but found nothing wrong. During the Ultra Sound I think I saw a penis and when I said this to Kjell he said he thought it was a boy when he was giving me the blessing the night before. Those of you that know me must know how badly I want a girl but I was not disappointed at all by this news. I actually was more sad when I learned that Chaz was a boy. I just hope this baby continues to grow and develop as it should and will be strong and healthy when it enters into this world. I was put on bed rest (meaning only allowed to get up to use the bathroom) until I was able to see my doctor here in Fresno. After being seen there yesterday there is still no answer but that I am further along than we thought (16 instead of 15 weeks). They said I am to continue to be on "Modified" bed rest (meaning I can get up to do small things but nothing to physical). So I am home taking it easy and thinking of all the things I have to do. My friends have already offered to do so much and I am grateful for all their support. My parents and sisters have been wonderful. And I have to say after this weekend I love my husband even more. He took such good care of me and the boys, never once complaining and catering to my every need. His patience surprised and humbled me because I am not sure I would have been so patient and generous. I will be seen again in 2 weeks for another ultra sound and am told this can all be a normal part of pregnancy and many women go on bed rest for a while and then go on to have a normal pregnancy. This is what we are hoping and praying for.