Cash Turns 1!

October 27, 2009

October 27, 2010

So I never thought I would have a one year old and as of yesterday I do! Cash turned one on October 27 and it was such a joy to see and think about how much he has progressed. He went from being so tiny and 4 weeks early, to so big and strong and probably over 25 pounds (we haven't had his 1 year checkup yet due to baby). I have never been so in love with such a little man before. There is so much about him that just makes me smile and I can't believe how big he is getting. Jeff and I are so proud of him and can't wait to see what happens in his next year of life!!

Yesterday though for his birthday we ended up just doing a little family party (consisting of me, Jeff and Cash, along with Harley and Raider). We are going to have a party for him, but it's going to be delayed due to the arrival of Colt any day (actually I think within the next day or so the way things are going).  We made him his football cake and he got a big dump truck he can push around and put stuff in. It also came with blocks and he loves blocks! So it was a good quiet birthday for him! I'm sure his party won't be quiet, so it was nice just to have something quick for him before the chaos begins soon.

Things About Cash We Love:

• He loves to give kisses! Granted they are open mouth kisses, but he loves to kiss us and the dogs!
• He is such a flirt! Cash loves to wave at everyone and loves it when girls pay attention to him. You might ask why we love this, but it's so fun to see his reaction when a girl smiles and waves at him.
• He loves to torture the dogs! Yes, he loves to chase them around and they are both so cranky now that he can crawl!
• He talks - a lot! I think he gets this from me. He will tell you all about his day and will let you know what he thinks. He finally said "dada" the other day and says "bub bub" a lot and says "up". 
• He is trying to walk and even when he falls, he gets back up again and trys to do it again.
• I could keep going, but we just love this little boy so much and the fact that he has a fascination about life! 
• He is so happy!
• He loves to eat!
• He loves to be loved!
• He loves his dad more than anything!
• He loves football (dad loves this more than anything)!
• He loves to play with his toys!
• He loves to play with his balls (basketball, football, baseball)!
• He loves to love people and always has a smile on his face!
• We even love his big tears when he cries!

Cash we love you so much and we are so proud that you are our son! You are going to be the best big brother and Colt is going to be lucky to have you to show him the way!

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY BUGGY!!

Three More Weeks... Well, Maybe...

So last year when I hit 36 weeks I was just thinking that I had four more weeks to go until Cash was arriving and then I would be good. No one told me that my water would break (due to a storm) at 36 weeks and 2 days. I ended up having Cash on 36 weeks, 3 days gestation, which put him at four weeks early and preterm. We were so lucky to have him come out extremely healthy and were able to take him home after a long week in the hospital.

Well, today marks my 36 week mark. I'm curious as to see if my body does the same thing Cash did or if Colt will be the stubborn one and wait until November 5 when my c-section is scheduled. I could have him within the next couple of days, but then it could be an extremely LOOOONNNNNGGGGG three weeks! haha I never know what is going to happen and I hate not knowing the outcome of this new little man that is coming into our lives. I know he'll come out when he is ready to come out, but I'm sitting on pins and needles here! haha

Last night about 3 a.m. I woke up with major pain in my pelvis and knew I was having a big contraction. Luckily after a couple of trips to the bathroom (TMI sorry), I was able to start feeling better and finally got into a comfortable position to fall back to sleep.  When Jeff's alarm went off I about cried because I had just barely fallen back to sleep and I knew I had to get up so I could get his breakfast and lunch packed (yes I am that wife but I love him). Cash was still asleep (he slept all night! woo hoo) and I hurried up so I could go back to bed. I have been taking it super easy all day because you never know what's going to happen. I just hope that something does happen, but not until it's time. I go back to the doctor on Tuesday so we'll see what he says.

So now we really begin the countdown. Do I have him within the next couple of days or on November 5? Guess we'll just have to wait and find out! :)

And the Countdown Begins!

Well, went to the doctor today for another appointment. I'm currently at 34 weeks and 5 days, so it's getting close. I talked to my doctor about the pains I have been having in my lower pelvis and I guess my "symphasis" has shifted so that's the reason for my pains. I'm still scheduled to have the baby on November 5 via c-section, but I'm hoping that within the next couple of weeks I will have our little Colt here. I just want to meet the little guy who kicks me constantly and loves to play with his brother, even though he doesn't even know Cash is his brother. My blood pressure is starting to rise a little bit, but this was about the time that it started doing it last year with Cash, so it will be interesting to see if it stays normal or keeps rising. I'm hoping that around week 37-38 I'll be able to have the baby, but you never know what's going to happen. My water broke last year due to a pressure change in the weather so I have to take it really easy because there is a low pressure moving through Utah right now.

I feel like I have been pregnant forever!!! I can't wait to just be normal again and to stop hurting and actually be able to move normally. I want Colt to make his appearance when he is supposed to, but I'm so ready for him to come now! haha

I'll keep you guys posted on what is going on. I go back to the doctor in two weeks, then I start my one week appointments. I joked with the doctor that I didn't make it to my next appointment that I had last year at the same time! haha He just said, "well lets get you to 36 weeks at least!" haha

Keep Smiling!