Cholic

I never really understood cholic. When mothers would say their baby had cholic, I always thought they were just not understanding their baby and that it could be fixed. Maybe this is why Heavenly Father sent me a baby with cholic. It has been a very long six-and-a-half weeks. Kaebryn cries before meals, after meals, during meals, in the afternoon, in the evening and until 1-2 a.m. I feel so bad for her. I have tried Gripe Water, simithicone gas drops, molasses (tried this today, hoping it works, walking, burping (I feel like I am pounding her to death!), rocking, bouncing and a number of other things. I no longer drink soda, eat onions or garlic, and I have been very careful about other spicy or tasty foods. I wish she could feel better. I wish she didn't hurt. I understand cholic a little better now...or at least what mothers go through when they have a baby with cholic. If anyone has a suggestion, I am open!

Troy is out walking with the kids. I stayed in to do some mending, ironing, laundry and dinner clean up. I know I need to post pictures, but it is hard to get anything done these days as her cholic has becoming more than not. However, if there is a chance I get, I will post some adorable pictures of her and the boys!

our weekend

We left Friday afternoon, stopped to pick up my niece in Pocatello and headed to Boise. We got there around six. We walked around the hotel and let the kids play on the grass. We then went to Perkins for a strawberry cheesecake pie...yummy. Mom, Dad, and Daeson got there about 9:15 p.m. and we were glad to see them. After visiting and Daeson's gift giving, we all turned in for the night. Daeson and I stayed up flipping through muted television until Kaebryn fell asleep. It was not as bad as most nights, she was asleep just before one.

The next morning the kids were up early. They watched tv for a bit and then headed to the pool at 8 a.m. They had fun. Tevan and Brooke hung out in the shallow end and loved it. Troy taught Daeson how to do the back float. They swam for a bit and then we headed back to the rooms to get ready. There was a Perkins in our parking lot, so we ate breakfast there. I had the strawberry stuffed french toast and it was delicious! We made our way over to Cabella's for an animal tour. The kids watched the fish feeding. They thought that was cool, I thought it was a little morbid...they fed them real goldfish. After a couple hours in Cabella's we headed to the outlet mall. I must say I was disappointed in this venture. Usually I can get really great deals on the kids' school clothes, but not this time. Daeson's jeans were $17 and Tevan's were $15. I know they are good quality so I bought Tevan one pair and Daeson three pairs. I bought Kaebryn a shirt, onesie and a little dress for next spring. I was, however, expecting better prices! Last yr I got their pants for $8 and $11.

We headed home after the outlets by way of Twin Falls. We stopped at the mall and walked around to stretch our legs. Kaebryn was hot and tired of riding in the car. We then ate at Sushi Ya. It was good, but Kaebryn fussed the entire time, people were staring and I decided to leave my delicious sushi and take her to the car. My mood was not so happy. Between Tevan's fits that he threw the entire time and Kaebryn's fussiness, I was so tired. We then traveled to Shoshone Falls. It was very pretty and I am glad we stopped. We were just minutes from Susie, a friend that I had not seen in years, and decided to pay her a visit. It was so great to see her. It was fun to see her six-month-old. Her other kids were in bed, they had a long day, but Susie was so sweet to let us stop and let the kids play for a moment before getting back into the car. I had to stop in Pocatello to drop some things off to my brother and then about 12:30 a.m. we pulled into the drive way. I was getting very tired and was just glad I could drive home safely.

It was a fun trip and I am glad we made it. It was great to see Daeson and to hear all about his fun time with Grandma and Grandpa. It has been an adjustment to say the least having him back, but we will make it work. Three kids is a lot of work. It didn't take Daeson and Tevan long to start up the arguing and fighting. But they are a bit more appreciative of each other I think.

Sunday we got up early, our church has been changed from 11 to 9:30. Whew, that is tricky! But it was nice to be on Relief Society and Sunday School. Troy attended all three meetings today and that was great. I loved sitting next to him in Sacrament meeting and Sunday School. We met with the Bishop after and there is some fun things to lie ahead I am sure. Pictures are to come...right now I am headed for my Doctor's apt. She is six weeks already! Wow! Time flies and babies grow too quickly!

Help!!

My friend's little girl is about to be baptized and she wishes the father to baptize her. However, there is some delay. Does any one remember hearing or reading the talk given in conference?? about a boy receiving the priesthood and the father not feeling he could? I cannot remember where I read it but I remember it had to do with a young man needing to be ordained in the Priesthood and him going to a church leader to perform the ordination. The church authority told him he needed to have his father do the ordination. If anyone can help me with this article, I would really appreciate it. The little girl turns eight in August and will be baptized in September. I just need to know where to find it. I searched LDS.org, but didn't find it. Help if you can!!

I will be accountable

Yesterday in Sunday school we talked for a brief moment on being accountable. I was excited to be in Sunday school finally and was itching to share. Remember, I have been in Primary for a while now and was released on June 19. The question was, "what if we were held accountable for everything we did?" We know that we are accountable for what we do, it spells that out for us in both the Book of Mormon and the Bible. However, what would we change in our lives if we actively acted as if we were held accountable at the time of our action? My thoughts and comments were something like this, "When I am on a diet and counting calories, I write everything down. I usually eat a lot better. I think twice before eating the third piece of cake, the licorice or whatever morsel I am tempted with. So with our actions, if we are mindful of what we are doing or how we are acting, maybe we would act better. Maybe we would be more apt to attend the temple, read our scriptures better or say our prayers more often. Maybe we would act differently. I know when I am being held accountable for what I eat, I eat better. Now I need to remember that I am accountable for my actions."

I need to think twice before making rude comments or judging people. I need to remember to act like a Christian and not just proclaim to be one. I am grateful I was able to attend church yesterday. It filled a void. It boosted my morale. I have missed Sunday school and Relief Society. I have missed the feeling of the spirit that comes with those meetings. However, my heart was tugged at to hear the Primary children belting out, "called to serve him, Heavenly King of glory, Chosen heirs to witness for his name..." I loved those kids and I am grateful for the time I had to serve, but I am so happy to be in my other classes, too.

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

Baby swing

Yesterday Kaebryn was especially grumpy. I told Troy I needed a swing or something to make her happy so I could get stuff done. Luckily Katie, my cousin, stopped by and held Kaebryn so I could get dinner. Troy found a great swing on Craigslist last night and picked it up for me. It was a steal at $22, and it is in perfect condition! I have been able to get things done this morning and it has been nice. So far I have exercised, showered and got ready, did two batches of laundry, made banana bread and I started cleaning off my desk so I can attempt paperwork. I love baby swings. Daeson did not like swinging and Tevan loved it...I hope Kaebryn does great in hers. So far so good. However, my little munch mouth is waking up and getting quite fussy. I will stick a swinging picture up soon!

Bath time fun

We have bathed Kaebryn but have failed to take pictures until now. We gave her a bath in her bath tub and she actually liked it. She does not like bathing in the sink, but the tub is just fine. She's adorable and we are still quite enjoying her! Tevan was in the tub next to her, and he thought it was fun to bath with her. Thanks, Kara for the tub!!

Love this outfit!!

Thanks Bryan and Michelle for the cute outfit!!

first-time visiting

We saw Grandma Tom today for the first time. She is now in a Rehab Center and is doing pretty good. She tires easily, but she is improving.

After we saw her, we went to visit Grandpa and Grandma Lish. It was nice to visit! Tevan had Grandpa going a million miles and Grandma fed us cookies!

I love my Grandparents and I am so glad my children have the opportunity to know and love them, too!!

All you need is love...and cute clothes

We took this picture for my dad...its his birthday today! Happy Birthday, Papa Ty!! We love you!

Family update

You know that song that says, "I'm still alive but I'm barely breathin"? That is what life has kinda been like the last couple weeks. Although Daeson is gone with my mom and dad, it has been very crazy around here. I am trying to keep up the housework, grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, visitors, and feeding the little munch mouth, but I seem to fall short. I forgot how much work babies are. Tomorrow Kaebryn will be 3 weeks...which means she does not sleep all the time. In fact lately she has been awake more than not. Especially about 4:30 in the morning when I try to get her back to sleep but she doesn't sleep until about 6:30! I am tired. But she is so sweet and adorable. There are things you give up as a mom...sleep, privacy, and organization. However, seeing her smile and watching her learn and grow makes it all worth it. I have taken a zillion pictures, but it will have to wait a bit to get posted!

Tevan is learning how to be big brother. He is doing so great with it. He is a sweet boy.

Daeson is having a blast. He does not want to come home and he is enjoying himself and his little vacation. I am glad he is having fun, but we miss the little guy!

Troy is doing great and getting ready to go back to school. This will be a big change for us as we are not sure how it will all pan out.

I do have a funny story to tell. Daeson and my dad were out looking at the horses. My dad's stud horse is in a separate corral than the rest for obvious reasons. Daeson came running up to my dad and said,"Grandpa, there is something wrong with SweetPea (a mare). Come here and I will show you!" So Dad followed him over to the horse. Daeson said,"Something's wrong, she's growing a fifth leg!" Dad looked at him and said, "That's Dude, Bud. He's the stud horse." Daeson said he wasn't sure why my dad was laughing, but he then realized it was a boy horse and not a girl. I guess one thing about being on a farm is that you get to witness the facts of life!

Growing fast

polka-dot princess

Tevan and Kaebryn

The kids are doing well. We miss Daeson, but adjusting! I have so much fun dressing Kaebryn up! It's like she is my little dolly! Thanks, Jana for the outfit!

Tevan is having so much fun with Yoshi!

Father's Day and Tevan's 4th Birthday

Today was a great day! Tevan opened his presents, then Troy his. The kids sang in Sacrament mtg and Kaebryn and I snuck in the back of the chapel long enough to see them sing. They were so cute. After church, we went to Grover's for a dinner. There was lots of family there and it was nice to see everyone. Kaebryn is still so little, I had such a hard time adjusting to all the people but it worked out great. We hopped in the car and headed to Pocatello to meet my parents. Daeson is going home with them until the middle of July. It was great to see my dad, too. Troy got an Angry Birds shirt (from Tevan, of course), a button-up shirt from Daeson, and Obsession for men from Kaebryn. I gave him a subscription to Handyman magazine. My parents gave him a charcoal starter-heater thing. He had a great day!

Tevan had a fun birthday, too! He got a Yoshi backpack from us along with Mario candy. We had a Cars cake at the Father's Day dinner. He received a lot of gifts at the earlier party but I was glad we could celebrate today, too. Happy Birthday, Tevan! I love you so much and I have so much fun watching you grow up! It's hard to believe you are four!!!

On a side note, I got released from the Primary Presidency today. The whole presidency changed. It was a bitter-sweet feeling. I was ready to be done due to the stress of being prego and having a baby, but I will miss the kids so, so much!!

Happy Father's Day Dad, Richard, Grandpa Lish and especially Troy. You are all wonderful men and I feel blessed to have you in our lives! I have learned so much from each of you!! Happy Father's Day also to Justin, Jesse, Todd, and Adam!

Settling in...

When I left the hospital, I had instructions not to lift anything more than 10 lb for two weeks and not to do any type of exercise for two weeks so that I can achieve maximum milk production. My mom leaves tomorrow and over the last few days I have slowly been taking on the list of chores. This has been an eye-opener and I have hardly done anything! I have appreciated her help so very much! She has held us together the last 10 days. However, she must return home to her far away city. She and my dad are lightening my load...they are taking Daeson for four weeks. I will miss him, but I know he will have a blast with horse riding, rodeos, fishing and other fun things he loves to do with Grandpa and Grandma. He is looking forward to the visit and I am looking forward to him and Tevan not fighting! They have not gotten along too well the last little while. Tevan thinks he is big and Daeson thinks he is boss.

I am going to miss him. I am going to miss my parents. I am going to miss the smoothness of our lives. But the show will go on and I will be a big girl and take over all tasks. Thank heavens little babies sleep...a lot.

More photos :)

Kaebryn's closet is so full, I am grateful for the gifts and hand-me-downs. Because she has a plethera of clothing, I decided to take a picture of her in every outfit. Some of the outfits I have already forgotten to take the picture, but welcome to Kaebryn's Kloset!

Made with love

Thanks for the outfit, Mom and Dad!

Tevan-isms

Last night Tevan was not tired due to a late nap. So, my mom being the Super-Granny that she is, stayed up with him and I, the tired-got-up-all-night-Mom, went to bed. I over heard the following conversation:

Tevan: Gramma, I want a boomerang.

Grandma: A what?

Tevan: A boomerang.

Gma: A boomerang, where? In your room?

T: No, in the black sing. Here I will show you. (He then lead her into the kitchen and pointed to the fruit basket.) In there.

Gma: Oh, you mean a nectarine?

T: Yeah, a nectarine!

Kaebryn's check up

These pictures were taken the 10th.

Yesterday we went to her first check-up. I was doing paper work and Troy was doing the baby thing...changing her into a clean diaper, getting her ready to be examined, much better than paper work! Well, that's what he thought until mid-diaper change she grunted and pooped all over Troy! It was so funny! It got all over him, the floor, the medical equipment, and all over her blanket. The nurse thought it was hilarious as did Troy and I.

Her visit went great. She is already 7lb 7.5oz which is 3.5 oz up from when she was born. She got her heel pricked and the second pku was done. The doctor said she looked great. But I already knew that :). We are so lucky to have her in our home. She is such a joy and brings us so much happiness! She grunts to wake me up at night, she very rarely cries. We just love her so much...even Tevan is warming up to her and walks around saying, "I love Kaebwyn" I am so glad he has decided he actually likes her. Whew!

It is so neat to watch Troy, too. He is such a great daddy. He just holds her and looks at her with adoring eyes. He loved our boys, no doubt about that, but there is something different about a little girl. I don't know if he feels like he has to protect her or if he feels like he needs to be extra sure she knows he loves her, but whatever it is it makes me love him more. He truly is a great daddy. I am so glad I have him as my companion to raise these three beautiful kids!

Welcome Kaebryn Joy!

Everything went very well! I could not have asked for better. My induction was at 7 am on Tuesday the 7th. By 8:30 I was all hooked up to the IV and waiting for pit. By 10:30 am the contractions were coming a bit harder and the doctor broke my water. The contractions kinda slowed until the nurse came in to check me. When she checked me the water actually went from a slow leak to a full blown swimming pool! By 1:00 pm I was ready to push. Half way through I decided I didn't want to do it anymore, I was weak, but she made it here and I was once again able to deliver without any pain medication whatsoever. She was born at 1:18 pm and came out starving! She eats really well!! I got moved to the Women's Center and settled in. My mom brought the boys up to see us and Daeson fell instantly in love with her. Tevan, not so much. He didn't want anything to do with Kaebryn or me. Luckily he has warmed up. I got to go home the next day after her testing. I was so glad to be home and settled in there. The nurses were fabulous and I enjoyed my stay but there really is no place like home.

She is now six days old and changing so very much. I sit in her room and marvel at her perfect little spirit and thank my Heavenly Father for sending this precious angel to me. She is adorable if I say so myself. She looks like Daeson mostly, but there is a bit of Tevan in her too. We are so lucky and so very blessed. I have five-hundred more pictures (no, that is not an exaggeration, I really do have over 500 pictures) so I am sure we will be posting more. Until then these will have to do.

Baby Jace visits