TAG...I'm it again...

I got tagged by my LOVING friend Caradon...so I get to share more "fun" things about myself!!
Here are the rules...list 6 things I value...6 things I don't value...then tag 6 friends!!
Here goes...

6 Things I Value:

1. My amazing, loving husband that does more for me then he really realizes. His constant care and concern for how I'm doing and what's going on...I couldn't ask for more lately!!
2. My beautiful little boy...who keeps me on my toes ALL the time...and this little girl I have coming too, who will obviously keep my going...she's made things interesting the last few months!!
3. The Gospel...I wouldn't be the person I am today without it...and I wouldn't be able to make it through the things I do if I didn't have it...sure is nice to have faith and knowledge of our Heavenly Father!!
4. My extended family, close friends, and neighbors who actually care and are genuinely concerned about what's going on and want to help. Sure do appreciate all you guys!!!
5. Diet Coke...I know I shouldn't drink it as much as I do...but it sure tastes good!!!
6. All the main necessities in life that are met daily...warm home to live, clothes to wear, food to eat, cars to drive...and the things I take for granted too often but really would be lost without any of them.

6 Things I Don't Value:

1. Dishonest people...just be honest with yourself and those around you...it'll make things a LOT better!!
2. Bills...sure wish I didn't have to pay them...or had more money to take care of them without stressing every month.
3. People who seem to think they're better then others...why can't we all just get along!?!?!
4. Babies who are breech...I really do love this little girl, and can't wait for her to get here...but I really wish she would just flip around or that we'd be able to figure out what to do, because it's stinkin' UNCOMFORTABLE!!! Only a few weeks left, then I can hold her in my ARMS and not my RIBS!!!
5. Stinky/yucky diapers from Klous...or any other kid for that matter...BLAH...so gross!!
6. Tedious jobs that always have to be done...like dishes, laundry, picking up toys, just the normal "mom" stuff we have to do!!

Ok...so there's some info about me...I struggled a bit to come up with all of them, but oh well, maybe cuz it's late and I'm tired!! Hope you all get some great pleasure out of this and enjoy learning about me!!
I tag...Anna...Andrea...Mindy...Morgan...Tara...and Jana :) :) :)

Are you serious!?!?!

We had our doctor's appointment yesterday morning...and it was the start of the "FUN" appointments where you get to get checked!! So the Dr. measured my uterus...listened to the baby's heart...answered some questions...and then I asked if the baby was most likely "head-down" now...like they should be at this time. He said he would know in a minute when he checked me...so he checks...and guess what. We have yet ANOTHER issue...the baby is BREECH. Yeah...let me tell you, I just about cried...I said out-loud..."my gosh, how much more do I have to deal with?"...this is getting so frustrating and hard for me. Ugh...
Anyways...I'm not posting this just to whine, but because I needed to make family and close friends aware of what's going on...also, I don't know anyone personally that has had a breech baby...so I'm hoping that MAYBE someone who reads this will have some advice or guidance for me?? We have to go in tomorrow for an ultrasound to see for sure how the baby is positioned...and then will have to make an appointment with the high-risk specialists who will try to TURN the baby. From what I've read...that's not fun at all...so let me tell you...I'm REALLY looking forward to it!! Blah...I'm so ready for all this to be over and to just be able to hold my little girl...soon I guess right!?!?!

Here are some pictures of the different types of breech...I can only imagine what position she is in...judging by how UNCOMFORTABLE it is lately. Guess we'll find out in the ultrasound tomorrow. Woo hoo...

"Poot-Ball" :)

Yesterday morning, Ryan got a call from his friend Jared...asking if he was busy in the afternoon and if he would like to go to the BYU football game with him. Seeing as how I had a baby shower, Ryan was in charge of watching Klous...so we agreed if he was going to go...Klous would go too. I don't know who was more excited...Klous or Ryan!!! We had to get Klous to take a nap before they went...but when he woke up...he was raring and ready to go!!! It was pretty cute...


Ryan said they had decent sears too...just over one of the portals, so there was more leg room and space to sit...Klous had a good time watching...as you can see!!!
He even liked the "RRRAAARRRRRRR"...that's the cougar...he doesn't say any animal name...only the noises they make. That's how he refers to them!!
Ryan tried to get a picture of him with the field...but the sun was kind of in his eye...so this is kind of a silly picture!!
Either way...Klous & Ryan both had a good time...when they got home...Klous didn't stop showing everyone how at the "pootball" with the "rrraaarrrrrr" they kicked the ball...he would go find his little football and run to kick it like the punter. Darn kid is too smart and sporty for his own good!!! By the way...BYU beat UNLV 42-35 so that was even better...they actually won!!

Finally...a costume!!!

Enough of the boring, stupid, annoying posts of all my doctor's appointments!! Here's a FUN one of Klous!! He's cuter and more interesting then me anyways!!!
Thank you to everyone who offered ideas or costumes or whatever...I really appreciate it...but after looking, thinking, and more looking...I just decided to buy one. I didn't want to, and it was more then I wanted to spend (only $16)...but I figured eventually we'll have to start a costume collection tote too...so may as well start now right!!!

We found this at Target...and Klous was pretty excited about it...he pretty much LOVES Elmo...so it was good!! I think he looks cute too...the head thing is kinda retarded...but oh well!! Guess we're finally ready for Halloween now...now all we have to do is get him to say "Trick-or-Treat"...he seems to be doing better with "treat please" though!! Oh dear...silly kid!!!
CHEESE...can you tell he's saying that!?!?! :) :) :)

O.K...

Just got home from the appointment. The ultrasound tech person said everything looked ok and normal...so the results will just be sent to the neurologist and I have a follow-up appointment with him on Nov. 7th. That's great news for me...not to have to worry about blood clots...now we just need to get this baby here!! Now you have the update...thank you for all the love, care, concern, prayers, and support. It's GREATLY appreciated!!!

Wish me luck....

Today I get to go in for yet ANOTHER doctor's appointment. I had to go see a neurologist last week after my ER excursion...and since these headaches aren't a "common" thing during my pregnancy, he wants to make sure I don't have BLOOD CLOTS. So yeah...that's exciting. I get to go in and have an ultrasound done of my chest/neck area to make sure there's nothing there. I've been freaking out about it all week now...dreading what the result or outcome will be...but I just have to have faith I suppose...something I'm lacking a lot lately. Guess I'll let you know how it all goes.
Also...my amazing Mom is coming out to "help" me. It's so great to know that I have parents who care and are concerned about me. I'm excited to have her come out...she'll be here next Thursday and will stay until after the baby comes. So yeah...it'll be nice to have her out here for awhile and have her close to give me a hug when I need it!! Thanks Mom & Dad!!! I love you guys!!

I love you Babe!!

So it's kind of hard to believe...but 7 years ago today Ryan & I got married!!! CRAZY!!! Doesn't feel like it's been that long...but it has...and it's been great. Plenty of ups and downs...back and forths...and even more changes. So who could ask for more right!! I sure am lucky to have such a great husband, friend, example, and father of my children!!! He's an amazing guy, and I couldn't have asked for a better pick!! He's been through a lot with me and put up with a lot from me...so for all that I am truly grateful!! Here's to another great year...and more to come...with plenty more changes too!!!

I LOVE YOU BABE!!!

August 2001

August 2008