Life in Max's world over the last few weeks

Max's world has changed a bit.  Mom isn't as active as she was.  Mom is now on bed rest because of some pregnancy complications.   Baby Peanut is doing okay and we are hoping the rest of the pregnancy isn't as dramatic as the first part.  Mom spends a lot of time hanging out on the couch.  (Which is testing her emotions and humbling her big time!)

We do a lot of hanging out at home.  We see doctors a lot.  And Dad has been home quite a bit.  We are lucky to have wonderful friends who have been taking care of us.  We watch what most would say it "A bit to much TV" but he is one happy boy.  He is funny, he is growing up, still doesn't talk but we are enjoying his "words" and "gestures", and he gives the best hugs.   

 Funny Boy loves to see through the clear plastic part of the bag.  Don't worry we don't let him keep it on.  We know the dangers.

 Max loves being a big boy.  Aunt Rebecca gave us the idea of having him eat with us at the table so he would eat more.  WORKS like a charm!

 My happy man.

When Daddy is home things are GREAT.  Max loves to be outside, and the weather FINALLY warmed up to the 20's and 30's last week.

 All dressed up for church

 Books, books and more books. 

 Hanging out at the doctors office.  They have trucks in every room.  LOVES this!

 "Working" with Daddy

 This is his "cheese ball" face.  He thinks you can't "see" him when he closes his eyes. 

 We tried to make Cheerio necklaces.  Max wanted nothing to do with it.  He was more frustrated that the cheerios were all over the table rather than in the box. 

 Where is Max??

 Saw this quote online.  I was having an emotional day, and boy did this make me cry.

 Coloring everywhere - face, hands, table, and sometimes the paper. 

 The markers got in his mouth so bad, that when I gave him an apple to eat it dyed the apple.  NASTY!

 Giving Gerald some Loves.

 Daddy is so much fun. 

 Auntie Casch is his Gal.  Max LOVES her so much.  He gives her hug bear hugs.  It is pretty awesome.  We love Casch a lot around these parts.

Last week I was CRAVING cucumbers.  Next thing we know, they are Max's favorites.  So great.  He is such a food snob.  Picky picky.  But it makes us so happy that he is branching out, trying new things.  He likes cucumbers and apples now.

And there we have it.  The life of Max.  We thank you for the prayers for Baby Peanut.  We ask you to keep those prayers coming.

Some Past pictures of Tiffany and Her Mom

Nightmares

Ever since I can remember I have be plagued with horrible nightmares.
The year after Will and I got married, I had TERRORS each night.  I am sure Will wasn't thinking this is how he was going to spend his first year of marriage,  waking up to the screaming of his fearful wife.  But Will was great, would tlak to me, help me calm down, and hold me until I would fall back asleep.  They slowly went away.

I hardly have night Terrors like that anymore.  We have learned some tricks to help me fall asleep and also put me back to sleep if I have a nightmare.  I watch the Jetsons on our little TV in our bedroom.  We put the "sleep" on and I fall asleep listening to Jane, George, Judy and Elroy. 

When I am pregnant, wow, the dreams.  But, sadly, the night terrors come back. 
Last night I had an awful one.  I don't remember much.  But they always have to do with my family. 
I woke up, shaking and crying, and got Will.  He wasn't in bed yet.  But, I made him come to bed, watch the Jetsons and calm me down. 

I am not embarrassed by this at all.  I have always had this problem.  I have always lived with it. 
My Mom also had them. 
My hope is that my kids don't get them.  Because they do take over your sleeping life until you get a handle on them. 

On a happier note here is one of my favorite Jetson's moments, dare you NOT to sing along:

Baby Peanut Update

Baby Peanut has been a dream baby.  Will and I have prayed very hard for this baby.  We prayed specifically for Max to have a sibling, a friend, a partner through life.  Will and I both grew up with a sibling, Will had five, I had one.  We both know how important it is to have a brother or sister.
We had a miscarriage in early September 2012.  Then we were in the accident.  So we kept trying.  We knew that having a baby was important.  We found  Thanksgiving weekend that we were pregnant.  It was amazing.  I knew I was pregnant.  I was EXHAUSTED all day long.
We found a wonderful new doctor, and he saw us immediately after we found out.  My HCG levels were very low, so I went on progesterone, and had a blood test done every 48 hours for a week.  After the fourth blood test and baby peanut decided it liked my tummy we were told to stop the blood tests and come back for a check at 6 weeks.
I am considered to be high risk, and my doctor deals directly with high risk pregnancies.  He is caring and just wonderful.   We are so grateful to Heavenly Father because he directed us right to him.
Here is the 6 week ultra sound picture.  You can't really see much, except a little "worm" like spot.  But it was enough for me to get super excited and feel relieved.
The doctor was concerned because the baby was measuring small, and my uterus was measuring large.  

We scheduled another appointment for 2 weeks later.  Will's birthday actually.  Turning 30, huge milestone, was also the day we were going to hear the heartbeat.  I again was nervous.  Will has been telling me this whole pregnancy that "everything is fine, the baby is fine."  Love this.  Love Will.  He has so much faith in the Lord, and has always listened to the spirit so well.
The baby looked great.  Measured fine for 9 weeks and the heart beat was 158bpm.
Here is the 9 week Ultra sound:

Then this past weekend I started having awful cramps.  Long story short we think I might have gall stones.  So today we got to see the baby again.
And for me Baby Peanut is really starting to look like a baby.  Baby Peanut is moving around, has arms and little legs, a big head (no surprise there), and a strong heartbeat of 162bpm.  Makes me happy.  Here is Baby Peanut:

This pregnancy has been very different than Max:
I started getting really nauseous at around 6 weeks.  I would be nauseous all day.  Every day.  Max has been watching a lot of Elmo.  I also get really bad headaches and am exhausted.
The all day nausea subsided a bit around 8 weeks and now I am just nauseous from about 3pm until I go to bed.  Bed is the only place that makes me feel better.  Will has been a SUPER DAD!  He deserves a cape! 

Prayer:
I have always been a huge believer in the power of prayer.  And this pregnancy has been no different.  I pray for Baby Peanut and my family all day long.  I believe in the power of fasting and priesthood blessings.  I can't begin to explain how grateful I am to be pregnant.  I love Baby Peanut so much already and can't wait for Max to meet his sibling.  August is going to be great.

Thank you for your love and prayers.  Thank you for your fasting and those of you whole knew since day one we were pregnant for your emails, food, and play dates for Max.  You have made a huge difference in our family. 

BIG BROTHER photo shoot - BLOOPERS

Trying to get Max to smile, with his shirt on, facing the camera was an adventure yesterday.  

Here are the BLOOPERS:  

Do you see GERALD'S poor arm, it is black and almost falling off?  But that is the part he loves the most, that black, nasty arm.  

 The one above could have worked...but I wasn't happy with it...picky picky...

 The one above was Will's vote...but...come on...you can't see that cute face of his!

No shoes, No PANTS, no picture...

Max is gonna be a BIG BROTHER!

Baby Peanut is due August 2013

We are so excited.

We feel so blessed.

Prayers and fasting work miracles.

"I am going to be AWESOME at this job!"