Just for a fun comparison!
Newborn shots of Kendal, Peter, Alice
Love these three with all our hearts!
Becoming Goals vs. Doing Goals
6 years ago
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Darrington party of five!
We were all ready for baby girl to join us Wednesday the 19th. However. . . She apparently had other plans.
Sunday the fifteenth we were resting at home after church. I was having back pains, but didn't think much about it, until I felt a gush. I rushed to the bathroom and sat there thinking there was no way my water broke. I finally called in Casey and we determined we better go in to the hospital. Now my worries surfaced and I made an emotional call to have Vanessa come and take the kids. (Both kids told everyone in the days to follow that the baby broke my water and wanted to come early :) Brett and Casey gave me a blessing and we sent the kids off, finished packing, and headed out.
We made our way to the hospital and because I had eaten they were going to make me wait till 8 to have my c section. I spent the afternoon getting prepped, poked (I was nicknamed pincushion), and having lame hard contractions. When it came close to eight o clock another mommy to be was being considered for an emergency c section so I waited a bit before they let me go back. While I've had a lot of anxiety going into surgery I feel I fared well; the staff took good care of me and I had Casey by my side.
Sweet Alice was born at 9:57 pm on the fifteenth. She weighed in at 8.4 pounds and was 20 inches long. She came out and cried for a while, but once she was swaddled and put in Casey's arms she was content. I got a quick snuggle and Casey held her while they continued to work on me. We named her Alice soon after. She came out with a cute crop of dark hair just like Peter had. I keep going back and forth over who she resembles more Kendal, or Peter, however I think she's got a bit of her own look. She has long tiny fingers and feet, plus sweet plump cheeks I love to kiss! We had a long night ahead of us. Thankfully Casey stayed the night and we had sweet Alice to enjoy.
Vanessa came with all the kids the next morning. Kendal was all questions, and Peter wanted to hold his little sister. Alice got to meet a handful of family her first couple of days. The kids got to come and enjoy Alice when they could.
Alice had a hard time eating at first. She went her first twelve hours without really eating. She ended up losing more than a pound in the first couple of days so I had a slew of lactation nurses and the pediatrician on my case during our stay. I was dealing with the usual post op fun and some extra gas pains that I loathe. Alice is definitely a sleeper. She slept a ton in the hospital and I'd have to bug her to eat. When it came time to go on Wednesday morning they decided to keep us longer and suppliant Alice's feedings. If she didn't improve they were going to admit her. Thankfully she pulled through and we were able to take her home Wednesday night. Peter had spent the day with Casey / us. With his schedule being thrown off and life being different for a few days he needed his mommy and daddy. He got emotional when he had to leave the hospital and just wanted us.
My parents and Katherine came up Thursday and spent the rest of the week with us. Alice had an appointment Friday and she's back to 7.12 pounds and the doctor says she looks good. We also kept an eye on her color (jaundice) for a few days. I've been trying to feed her every three hours to keep her going. She still is super sleepy, but she's getting longer stretches of being awake which is fun (unless it's the middle of the night : /. So far she tolerates well or tends to sleeps through Kendal and Peter's noise / play.
Kendal and Peter adore Alice. They want to hold and love on her all the time. While they're still learning to embrace the"helpful" part of things they are doing so well with Alice, and my recovery.
Thank you everyone who came to visit us both in the hospital and at home!! We're happy you got to see sweet Alice and we're so happy she's here with us. Most of all thank you for all that helped us whether it was taking the kids, helping us at home, words of encouragement, or just love; it is all appreciated. We are truly surrounded by wonderful family.
Sweet Alice, welcome to our hearts, our home, our lives. I can't imagine life without you. You were a much anticipated blessing and present from heaven. We love you little one!
Sunday the fifteenth we were resting at home after church. I was having back pains, but didn't think much about it, until I felt a gush. I rushed to the bathroom and sat there thinking there was no way my water broke. I finally called in Casey and we determined we better go in to the hospital. Now my worries surfaced and I made an emotional call to have Vanessa come and take the kids. (Both kids told everyone in the days to follow that the baby broke my water and wanted to come early :) Brett and Casey gave me a blessing and we sent the kids off, finished packing, and headed out.
We made our way to the hospital and because I had eaten they were going to make me wait till 8 to have my c section. I spent the afternoon getting prepped, poked (I was nicknamed pincushion), and having lame hard contractions. When it came close to eight o clock another mommy to be was being considered for an emergency c section so I waited a bit before they let me go back. While I've had a lot of anxiety going into surgery I feel I fared well; the staff took good care of me and I had Casey by my side.
Sweet Alice was born at 9:57 pm on the fifteenth. She weighed in at 8.4 pounds and was 20 inches long. She came out and cried for a while, but once she was swaddled and put in Casey's arms she was content. I got a quick snuggle and Casey held her while they continued to work on me. We named her Alice soon after. She came out with a cute crop of dark hair just like Peter had. I keep going back and forth over who she resembles more Kendal, or Peter, however I think she's got a bit of her own look. She has long tiny fingers and feet, plus sweet plump cheeks I love to kiss! We had a long night ahead of us. Thankfully Casey stayed the night and we had sweet Alice to enjoy.
Alice had a hard time eating at first. She went her first twelve hours without really eating. She ended up losing more than a pound in the first couple of days so I had a slew of lactation nurses and the pediatrician on my case during our stay. I was dealing with the usual post op fun and some extra gas pains that I loathe. Alice is definitely a sleeper. She slept a ton in the hospital and I'd have to bug her to eat. When it came time to go on Wednesday morning they decided to keep us longer and suppliant Alice's feedings. If she didn't improve they were going to admit her. Thankfully she pulled through and we were able to take her home Wednesday night. Peter had spent the day with Casey / us. With his schedule being thrown off and life being different for a few days he needed his mommy and daddy. He got emotional when he had to leave the hospital and just wanted us.
My parents and Katherine came up Thursday and spent the rest of the week with us. Alice had an appointment Friday and she's back to 7.12 pounds and the doctor says she looks good. We also kept an eye on her color (jaundice) for a few days. I've been trying to feed her every three hours to keep her going. She still is super sleepy, but she's getting longer stretches of being awake which is fun (unless it's the middle of the night : /. So far she tolerates well or tends to sleeps through Kendal and Peter's noise / play.
Kendal and Peter adore Alice. They want to hold and love on her all the time. While they're still learning to embrace the"helpful" part of things they are doing so well with Alice, and my recovery.
Thank you everyone who came to visit us both in the hospital and at home!! We're happy you got to see sweet Alice and we're so happy she's here with us. Most of all thank you for all that helped us whether it was taking the kids, helping us at home, words of encouragement, or just love; it is all appreciated. We are truly surrounded by wonderful family.
Sweet Alice, welcome to our hearts, our home, our lives. I can't imagine life without you. You were a much anticipated blessing and present from heaven. We love you little one!
Snow better days
The beginning of January we had lots of snow. Casey and Kendal had two snow days. It was nice to have more time with Casey. We did our best to hibernate by baking, playing video games, and enjoying family time. With loads of snow and ice, and freezing cold temperatures the kids are definitely stir crazy around here. With me being pregnant (hurting / sick) I'm not much for fun and outings. Poor Peter had the short end of the stick this winter being stuck at home with me and then when baby comes being home bound for a while longer. Kendal fairs better by getting energy and boredom out at school.
Luckily we've still had time with Becca and Thomas. Between Vanessa and my doctor's appointments the kids have been able to play and enjoy time together.
Casey is close to being done coaching for the season. His team ends their seasons on Wednesday (25th) and then he only has a few more weeks with JV and varsity finishing off the season. Unfortunately the kids and I haven't made it to a game since the holiday break. We did make it to cousin David's game last Saturday.
Luckily we've still had time with Becca and Thomas. Between Vanessa and my doctor's appointments the kids have been able to play and enjoy time together.
Casey is close to being done coaching for the season. His team ends their seasons on Wednesday (25th) and then he only has a few more weeks with JV and varsity finishing off the season. Unfortunately the kids and I haven't made it to a game since the holiday break. We did make it to cousin David's game last Saturday.
Last attempt at a bump picture before baby!
Monday, January 2, 2017
Last week of winter break
Casey and I wanted to do a fun activity with the kids before the baby comes. With him having games both Saturday's leading up to the baby we chose Christmas break to do something fun. So last Wednesday we took the kids out for the indoor mini golf in Twin Falls. They both enjoyed the neon lights that made colors glow and had fun whacking the balls all around each course. Afterwards we took them to Kiwi Loco for some frozen yogurt! Casey also pulled out the Magic Science kit and did experiments with the kids. They love doing experiments and were having a blast the different activities!
We also did some organization around the house last week. We de-cluttered, made a DI pile, Casey reworked a broken dresser so we can use it for the baby, and he set up the crib. I have a couple of deep cleaning things to do, and freezer meals to make then I'll feel ready for the 18th!
Thursday we headed to Raft River for the weekend to spend time with Casey's family. Grandma, Grandpa, Cody, Mia, Brett, Vanessa, and their kids were there Thursday. Peter took to Mia right away again and was her boon buddy throughout the weekend. She was so sweet and played with him (especially since he had a cough and sticks his stuffed animals in peoples faces, she might be a saint now ; ).
Friday Casey and Kenny scoped out a sledding hill and took the kids out for some fun in the snow. Everyone else showed up that evening and we had our Darrington Christmas party! It was a house full of energy and fun with the kids playing and enjoying each other. Kendal got a little Samantha doll and shirt from Grandma and Grandpa and a doll dress up and travel game from cousin David. Kendal is in love with her little doll so happy she got her. Peter got Star Wars Lego's and cars from Grandma and Grandpa and light sabor from cousin Jaxson. He loves the light sabor and was playing with it the rest of the weekend. The kids got to stay up quite late playing and some of the adults stayed up past one in the morning playing games. It's been years since we've played so much, but the kids are at great ages and we had the time to enjoy and play all throughout the weekend. Saturday I made tootsie rolls with some of the kids and then almost everyone went out sledding. After lunch the kids watched a show while we adults played games again or watched football. Vanessa pulled out Pie face to play with the kids. The kids loved it, and we even got Grandpa to play. Peter and Jaxson opted out of the game though. We ended up leaving after dinner because mostly everyone was gone, and I decided I needed a better nights sleep at home. We were spent from a great weekend with family so we went to bed before the New Year rang in.
2016 was a good year full of wonderful memories. We're looking forward to 2017 and all that it brings.
We get to welcome baby girl in just over two weeks! We're hoping to buy a home this spring. Peter will start Kindergarten this fall! Kendal will turn eight and be baptized at the end of the year!
I don't have any resolutions really, but I'm hoping to put some focus into each month.
This month my words of focus and encouragement are having COURAGE, and to be POSITIVE. I've chosen those to start out this year because I've had a lot of anxiety going into my surgery in a couple of weeks. It's been a rough last month of pregnancy with symptoms that just keep accumulating and i've felt weak, scared, and stressed. I know i'll pull through and things will turn out well in the end, it's just easy for my doubts, fears, and worries to take over. Here's to having courage and being positive in January!
Thursday we headed to Raft River for the weekend to spend time with Casey's family. Grandma, Grandpa, Cody, Mia, Brett, Vanessa, and their kids were there Thursday. Peter took to Mia right away again and was her boon buddy throughout the weekend. She was so sweet and played with him (especially since he had a cough and sticks his stuffed animals in peoples faces, she might be a saint now ; ).
Friday Casey and Kenny scoped out a sledding hill and took the kids out for some fun in the snow. Everyone else showed up that evening and we had our Darrington Christmas party! It was a house full of energy and fun with the kids playing and enjoying each other. Kendal got a little Samantha doll and shirt from Grandma and Grandpa and a doll dress up and travel game from cousin David. Kendal is in love with her little doll so happy she got her. Peter got Star Wars Lego's and cars from Grandma and Grandpa and light sabor from cousin Jaxson. He loves the light sabor and was playing with it the rest of the weekend. The kids got to stay up quite late playing and some of the adults stayed up past one in the morning playing games. It's been years since we've played so much, but the kids are at great ages and we had the time to enjoy and play all throughout the weekend. Saturday I made tootsie rolls with some of the kids and then almost everyone went out sledding. After lunch the kids watched a show while we adults played games again or watched football. Vanessa pulled out Pie face to play with the kids. The kids loved it, and we even got Grandpa to play. Peter and Jaxson opted out of the game though. We ended up leaving after dinner because mostly everyone was gone, and I decided I needed a better nights sleep at home. We were spent from a great weekend with family so we went to bed before the New Year rang in.
2016 was a good year full of wonderful memories. We're looking forward to 2017 and all that it brings.
We get to welcome baby girl in just over two weeks! We're hoping to buy a home this spring. Peter will start Kindergarten this fall! Kendal will turn eight and be baptized at the end of the year!
I don't have any resolutions really, but I'm hoping to put some focus into each month.
This month my words of focus and encouragement are having COURAGE, and to be POSITIVE. I've chosen those to start out this year because I've had a lot of anxiety going into my surgery in a couple of weeks. It's been a rough last month of pregnancy with symptoms that just keep accumulating and i've felt weak, scared, and stressed. I know i'll pull through and things will turn out well in the end, it's just easy for my doubts, fears, and worries to take over. Here's to having courage and being positive in January!
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