New video

My dad made a video of me. I think he should spend more time coming up with a name.

I may not have a name, but...

I may not have a name yet, but I've got the cutest hiccups, and I like to stare at my dad when he holds me.

Would someone please tell my parents to give me a name! They've been calling me all sorts of things, and I guess just none of them have stuck yet. You think you're anxious? I'm still just "baby Page."

new baby

I'm trying to get some visuals online, and the hospital has controls in place that won't allow me to upload videos . . . grrrr.

I also left my cord at home that allows me to transfer my photos . . . oh wait, light bulb! My computer has a camera on it.

- Russ

4:12 a.m.

First let me just say I have no idea how you ladies can push a baby's head through the birth canal. I'm still literally in awe of what I saw this morning.

Lacey was a champion. She pushed for 2.5 hours before the doc came in and performed an episiotomy so our little girl's head could push on through to the other side.

Naturally, she began life with a head of curly hair, and it is absolutely darling to see on an infant. She's got my hands because they're HUGE and Lacey's little chin (we both think she looks more like dad). She's only 90 minutes old, but singing calms her, and she really likes to lay next to her mom.

8 lbs. 7 oz.
20.5 inches long
Born at 4:12 a.m. almost 48 hours after Lacey's contractions began.

We're all exhausted.

- Russ

A little video

No baby yet. Here's a little video though . . . I've taken over Lacey's blog for the time being. Wha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

Baby update

UPDATE No. 2
So, it's 12:53 a.m., and Lacey is dilated to a 9 plus. She's almost there, but her body (she) is being stubborn or something. The doc originally thought it would be 10:30, but she has been moving along slowly...bring on more caffeine.
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Hi girls. This is Russ. I just wanted to give you all a quick update on Lacey.

Lacey woke up yesterday morning and started having contractions, but they eased up throughout the afternoon. They got intense again last night and were very frequent, so we went to the hospital at about midnight and got her a nice little shot of morphine to dull the pain.

We came back to the doctor this morning, and she was dilated to a 3, so we went to Costco for a walk and came back tonight and they admitted her (at a 4 plus).

They since broke her water, and she just had an epidural.

The best part so far?
I think the best part of this whole experience (thus far) was last night when I dropped her off at the main door before I went to park. I sped off pretty quick because I wanted to hurry and when I got back to the main door Lacey was bawling. Because I sped off so quickly, she thought I left her her at the hospital to fend for herself. (Must be the hormones).

UPDATE: 6:51
She's now dilated to a 5.

New Car

So we got a new car yesterday. We are excited about it. It is our "hip mini-van" for our new family. It's a Scion xB. I didn't really like it and didn't really want it, but once russ told me the gas mileage and safety and how roomy it is he convinced me, and I like it. It is just nice to have a new car that actually works and will be great for our little family.

Nursery

Here are a few pics of the nursery. It's pretty cute if I do say so myself.

Single Digits

Wow can you believe it? I have made it to the count-down of single digits to my due date. I am large and in charge and I am just waiting to get any sign that I am going into labor. Nothing really happening, but everything is looking good and right on schedule. Russ, is getting excited as well, telling me to take my cell phone wherever I go, be where people are, and he is always asking me if she is still kicking and moving, and just being a good husband. Anyway I will keep you all posted and let you know if anything is happening.

Nursing Bra

Hello all! So as you all know I am getting ever so close to my due date and I need your help! I need some advice from all you moms out there. What nursing bra or bras have you found that you like, if any. I have tried a couple on and . . . yeah they are struggles! So I thought I would go straight to the source and ask people I trust. At least hearing what you like about the ones you have found will help! Thanks all, and I will keep you posted on when that baby comes!

Zucchini Bread

Does anyone have a good Zucchini bread recipe? My mom gave me a zucchini from a neighbors garden and I want to make bread. Anyway if any of you have any suggestions you can comment it to me or email it to me.
THANKS

Happy Birthday Laura and Megan

Laura and Megan are two amazing girls, and two incredible friends. I am the luckiest person I know because I can say they are my friends. I have so many wonderful memories with these girls.
Laura - September 1st
Junior High, checking out Rob and just boys in general, making bead necklaces with your fam, laying out on the tramp, Highschool going running, talking about everything, going to the cabin, running through the sprinklers at sugarhouse, and every other crazy thing we did together.
I love you Laura and am so grateful for our friendship. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Megan- Sepetember 8th
I remember meeting you in Junior High, but not getting to know you until Highschool Basketball, which we totally rocked, the good times in the pooh van, stalking boys in the suburban, shakes at shivers, late night talks, bowling.
College: carrying "pretty" up to yoru dorm room on the third floor, driving to sacramento, working at Jerry's, football games, being best roomies ever.
I have so many fun memories, and I can't thank you enough for your friendship. I love you, HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2 YEARS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
So Russ and I were married two years ago, September 3rd. It is crazy how fast time goes by. I love Russell more than I ever have. He takes care of me, he makes me laugh, he impregnated me, and everything else in between. I am so excited that he will be my child's father, seriously, I think he will be teaching me how to take care of a baby, I am SO lucky!!! Russ has more passion and more ambition than anyone I know, and he lives life with purpose, he does what he wants to do and he soaks in as much knowledge and experience as he can. He is a wonderful husband and will be an amazing Dad. I love you Russell!!!

The Joys of Pregnancy

So I just want to say that my pregnancy has been wonderful, I really don't have anything to complain about. There are of course things about being pregnant that are just funny and not fun. Comments people make, the changes in your body and mood. I would like to share with you some of the comments I have received since being pregnant.

lady in grocery store: "When is your baby due?"
me: "End of September."
lady in grocery store: "oh I saw a lady earlier today who looked just like you and she said her baby was due tomorrow."

friends boyfriend: "so how far along are you?"
me: "about 7 months"
friends boyfriend: "wow aren't you really big already?"

niece Landry (4years old): "what are you going to name your baby?"
me: "I don't know yet, what do you think I should name her?"
Landry: "Sprinkle"

rite aide checker: "are you having a boy?"
me: "no it's a girl"
rite aide checker: "oh usually your butt gets bigger when you are having a boy, do you feel like you but has gotten bigger?"

co-worker (Hispanic doesn't speak English very well): "your arms look different"
me: "what do you mean?"
co-worker: "they just look more like pregnant woman arms"
me: "oh, you mean fat?"
co-worker: "no I mean they used to be smaller, leaner."
me: "so you mean my arms look fat"

co-worker (Bosnian): "This (indicates my belly) is okay. This (indicates the width of my butt) not okay."
me: :(

I think most other cultures are ok with pointing out that you are fatter. It really is hard being pregnant and just getting bigger and bigger and not really being able to do anything about it. All I would have to suggest to you ladies that will be getting pregnant in the future. Be in the best shape of your life before you get pregnant and keep up your workout as long as you can. I made the mistake of saying I would get in shape after I had the baby. So I wasn't in shape at all and it has just been so easy for my body to put on the pounds. I still have the goal to get in shape after the baby is born, but I know it is going to be really hard.

Baby Gear

So after being home I have been trying to get ready for this baby that is on it's way. I did my research and made a couple of purchases. I got a swing and a car seat. They are from the same collection. Anyway I have a lot more to get, but you gotta start somewhere?

BABY SHOWER

So Megan and Laura threw a fabulous baby shower for me. It was so wonderful to see everyone and their babies. We had some delicious cupcakes and raspberry sherbet, and some wonderful conversation! I appreciate their hard work, to throw this shower for me. Of course I pulled a classic prego brain cramp and forgot my camera, so I don't have any pictures, so I stole this one from Laura's blog. Thanks for remembering your camera Lar! thank you everyone for you fabulous gifts. I appreciate them more than you know, because I don't have anything, your gifts are a great start!

HARRY POTTER 7

I don't know how many of you are Harry Potter Fans, but I am here to tell you that I am. I was there at Frost Books, Friday night at midnight the night before the book came out to get my book! I was there with good company, my sisters Lani and Lindsey and McCall (practically sister). We were a little out of place in the fact that we could see over the heads of most of the teeny-boppers there. I don't care though, I had fun. I read it all weekend, well as much as I could when we weren't doing anything else, and I finished it Monday night. It was a great end to an awesome series. JK did not disappoint! I would recommend this whole series to any of you who haven't read it.

Here we are making s'mores at my parents cabin. It was fun to have my family all together and I can never get enough of the cabin. And isn't my husband cute, singing primary songs with Kai. So cute, wish I had video.

My new niece, baby Laina (pronounced lay-na).
Isn’t she just so adorable? She is Lisa’s third baby. Can you believe it? She has three under the age of three. Crazy!
Lisa and I were so excited to find out that I was having a girl only five months after her girl was born. They are going to be friends, along with all of the other girls that are popping out of our friends!

OUR VACATION TO JACKSON AND YELLOWSTONE
Sorry this video is pretty boring, but I can't find my cord for my camera to put my pictures on my computer, if you want to watch this you can. It was a lot of fun. We drove everywhere and saw beautiful nature, and just enjoyed being together. There is more video that is more interesting on it's way.