Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth

Michael and I started Bradley classes last night. They are wonderful. Our instructor is very animated and fun and the information and exercises are helpful. I am very excited to learn more and hopefully go through with a successful VBAC with no medication. It's also really nice to have about three hours with Michael, learning about birth and bonding together as we learn relaxation techniques and him- a better understanding of what I'm going through. Michael is so wonderful. He is also there for me. He will ask if I need anything or just start massaging my back without asking. He'll be a great birthing coach. If you want to know more about the Bradley method and classes, see the website.

Flu Shots

We'll we all got seasonal flu shots yesterday. I always so much more protected after I've gotten one. It's probably because I am so paranoid and afraid of getting the stomach flu. I think it's a phobia I developed back when I started having food allergies in eigth grade and felt sick to my stomach every night until we figured out what it was-yeah that took until I was in college. Anyways, I wasn't sure about getting the swine flu vaccine but after my siblings have all had the actual swine flu and hearing about how awful it was, I think I will have us all get the vaccine. Especially since I'm pregnant and we're going down there for Thanksgiving.

It's a...

Tuesday morning we found out the sex of a baby. The baby had his legs crossed until the very end of the ultrasound when it flipped over. So, we have another little boy coming. We already have a name- Zen Asher Sauls.

Vote

At the end of this month, sept. 29, we find out the gender of our baby. Take a minute and take the poll to the right.

Oh No!

So the other day we went up to Stockton to get more balloons for Michael and when we got home Michael realized he didn't have any red balloons. He went out to the car to check and saw that the receipt showed that he never bought any reds. So, we were talking about how that stunk and all. When Michael came back in from the car, Nathan exclaims Oh NO!! and then added a nice Ahhhhh!. So funny and cute. Sometimes I wonder how much he actually understands and how much is just coincidence.

Any opposed?

This last sunday was our stake conference. We got there a little late and they were just starting the sustainings. Michael and I joined and Nathan quickly picked up on the raising of the right hand. It was so cute. He would raise his right hand and smile at me, all proud that he was participating. The funny part was he was always behind due to, of course, the fact that he can't understand what's being said. So, he would watch me and then raise his hand which was always right after they asked for any opposed. I was just cracking up! He was pretty cute though.

New Due Date

My due date has been changed to Feb. 5th. I had figured the 4th so I was surprised by the previous due date. Anyways, I found out that I have gestational diabetes again. Yeah! So, I get to go pick up the blood sugar tester Friday and get all the info again. Not looking forward to having to be picky about everything again, but then again it is a healthier way to eat.

January 24, 2010

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Yes! We're expecting. I am about 11 weeks now so it will be a while until we find out the sex.

Worst 5 minutes of my life!

Well, a parents worst nightmare came true today for me. Nathan went missing! Michael picked me up from work today and left Nathan with Nana. Nathan went out the front door that wasn't closed completely and was wandering around in the street. Nana and Uncle Ethan went out for dinner and assumed that Michael had Nathan when they didn't find him in the house. Meanwhile the Neighbors found Nathan and called the police. Michael and I get home and nobody's home. After calling Nana and discovering that she didn't have Nathan we started to freak out. We ran outside to start checking around the block and what not. Michael found him with a group of neighbors down the street. They called the police! and they wouldn't let us hold him until Nana showed up. I was so scared I didn't know what to do. Well, the policeman was very understanding (he luckily had kids himself) and said that he would just be entering our information. Although he did say that he was required to alert CPS, that we shouldn't lose any sleep over it because Nathan didn't look malnurished or beaten. (Anyone who has even picked Nathan up knows he sure isn't malnurished and I just have to say Thank Heaven Nathan didn't have any scabs or bump marks on him today!) So, we might be getting a call from CPS as a check up. Needless to say, lesson learned!! I'm still shaky over the whole thing.

My Grandma Romney

Last week I traveled to Tucson, AZ to attend my Grandma Romney's funeral. I went down early with my mom and Michael came down the day before. I was able to help dress my grandma in her temple clothes. It was a very special experience. She looked so beautiful. The spirit was very strong in the room and I could feel how much each of us there loved her. The funeral was a beautiful service. Elna, my sister, and I played a piano duet "My Heavenly Father Loves Me", which my grandma sang to us all the time. She was buried in Duncan, AZ alongside my grandpa and his first wife. I am so grateful for the gospel and the comfort that comes from knowing my family is eternal and we can and will see each other again.

Bittersweet Days

It is a strange time in our family's life right now and bittersweet is the perfect word to describe it. Michael's business is booming and I am a potential candidate for a teaching job. On the other hand, my Grandma Romney is not doing so well. She recently had surgery for a hole in her bladder and also is fighting cancer that is quickly spreading. She will need 24 hour care now. We're not sure if she will make it. Though it is very sad I hope that the Lord's will is carried out and that as a family we will be comforted with whatever that may be. I love her very much and don't want her to be in pain. I am so glad I have the gospel!

Potential Candidate!?

Back in February I attended a job fair in Vail, AZ. The Vail school district was recruiting teachers for the coming school year. I interviewed with a principal and two of his teachers. I felt it went pretty well. I didn't hear anything though until this last friday. I recieved an email saying that they were very impressed with me and my skills and that I am being considered as a potential candidate. I am very excited! I don't know if I will called but at least I have made the first cut. The district is of course being effected by the economy and so the number of new hires is limited. They don't know how many positions will be finalized yet but Michael and I are hoping that I will be one of them. Please pray for us. This is something we not only desire but need in order to better provide for our family and again be out on our own and self-sufficient.

Our Disneyland Trip

More Pics of Nathan

These are some pictures of Nathan over the last few months.

Nathan at 1 Year

Homeschooling

So, I've been thinking alot about homeschool lately. I really want to homeschool my kids. Being trained as a teacher and working in the schools, I have seen the pros and cons of public school. My reasons for wanting to homeschool are mostly social but also I really feel like I can give them an as good or better education. I have the education and skills to do so and since their my children I know them the best and can give them the challenges and support that they individually might need. I really wish my friends that are considering this too could all live in the same city as me so we could hookup and teach together. It would be so fun and would allow our kids to socialize together and also learn values and things that public schools would never allow to be taught in the classroom. I'm curious to know what you think, leave a comment or two.

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