April Madness

Just in case you were as disappointed in your March Madness bracket as I was with mine, (although Curtis actually has done really well) here's a chance to redeem yourself. Make sure you fill out the "guess the date of baby boy's arrival" polls on the side.

In case you want to make an educated guess, here's a little history on what's been going on so far. On Wednesday, March 19th, Mandy actually started having labor pains and went to the hospital. Since baby was only 34.5 weeks along, they did all they could to stop the labor. She was only dilated to a 1 and 50% effaced, and her bp never went over 140/95, so there was no big threat to make baby need to come, and luckily labor did stop and no more contractions (other than one or two a day) have been coming, and she has been put on bed rest.

Last appointment Mandy was dilated to a 2 and 75% effaced. Another ultrasound is being preformed this Thursday the 3rd to check babies lungs and those kinds of things. BP was 130/88 at last appointment as well.

Feel free to leave a comment with your guess of day baby will come. Curtis says we'll give a gift certificate or something fun to the person who gets it right. Otherwise, just take the polls on the right hand side and we'll see how smart you all are.

Oh yeah, another helpful hint....official due date is April 25th.

Good Luck!

Perspective

So hopefully you will all still love me after reading this and not think that I'm a bad person or think less of me. Maybe it's just the hormones of being pregnant, but lately I have been REALLY worried about having another baby. Many thoughts and worries are constantly running through my head, but the biggest one has been how can I love this baby as much as I love Kylee? I have been genuinely concerned about this. Every time I've mentioned it to another mom she has reassured me that you don't have to share your love, it just multiplies. But then I've also been really sad that I have to give up time with Kylee for another child (Horrible huh!). I think that Kylee was such a miracle to us and we waited so long for her, that my pregnancy with her was much more cherished. This time around we were really surprised and maybe not as ready. Not that we're not as happy or excited for this baby, but definitely feeling a lot more unprepared, scared, and overwhelmed.

Today my dear Aunt Heidi sent me this clip in an email that just really made me super excited for another baby. Kylee isn't little anymore, and I am so blessed to get another sweet spirit in my home. I'm FINALLY feeling like I can't wait for this little guy to get here. These innocent spirits are such blessings to us. They remind us of what's really important in life and about the simple pleasures. I'm totally embarrassed that I've even kind of dreaded another baby. I'm SO lucky. I'm still sure it will be hard at times, as all things are, but now I've finally received the confirmation that I can do this and that the joys of motherhood WAY out weigh the sorrows.

Update

Just a quick update. We got all moved in thanks to wonderful family and an awesome Elder's Quorum. Special thanks to Craig and Stacy for coming all the way from Idaho to help and of course to both Eisenbarth families and the Holbrook's for all their help. We couldn't have done it without any of you.

Now the fun starts...unpacking and trying to get organized. Which I might add is really hard to find the time or energy when your 34 weeks pregnant and have a 18 month old who likes to make messes and wants mommy's attention. Plus, I'm just tired.

Kylee "graduated" from the crib and is sleeping in her own "big girl" bed (my old daybed). I was really hesitant about letting her sleep in it, but she has done an awesome job, not falling out once yet (knock on wood) and having no problem going (or staying) asleep. She really is such a sweet heart and loves her new room. Once we find the camera (and more importantly, the charger as it is dead) I'll have to post some pictures. It's really cute, if I do say so myself. She's also learned to master the stairs, with no falls yet (again, knock on wood).

Baby boy is growing just like he should and my blood pressure was PERFECT today at my appointment. My doctor was so proud of me. I actually feel really great (other than being extremely tired and the normal uncomfortableness). I think we actually might make it full term with this little guy.

Curtis is working extra hard. He is really far behind on work orders since he no longer has any employees to help him out. He is doing an awesome job though and we're so lucky to have a daddy who is willing to work so hard for us.

That's the update. Hope all is well is your families too. We really love all our friends and family and hope they know it!

Happy Birthday Curtis!

Poor Curtis, spent his 28th birthday painting and working on the new house. Mandy had to work all day, so a fancy dinner wasn't even in the works either. We ended up having birthday donuts from Krispy Kreme and Pizza. Since we moved all weekend, there wasn't even time to celebrate.

But I want everyone to know how much I love Curtis Dee Cosper. He is truly my knight in shinning armour. He makes me laugh and is my very best friend. He loves me way more than I deserve and I am so lucky. Sorry this is late babe (his birthday was actually the 4th). I love you way more than I show you. You're a great husband and an awesome daddy!