Another tag!!

Five names you go by -
1. Celese
2. Babe
3. Mommy
4. Sister Sanders
5. Violatte's Mommy

Three things you are wearing right now -
1. Comfy Pants
2. Maternity Shirt
3. Slippers

Two things you want very badly at the moment -
1. To not be pregnant anymore
2. To get my hair cut

Three people who will probably fill this out:
1. That . . .
2. is a . . .
3. good question. :)

Two things you did last night -
1. Worked on family history
2. Had a timeout after putting two cranky girls to bed

Two things you ate today -
1. Taco
2. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two people you last talked to on the phone -
1. Heidi G
2. Aimee

Two things you are going to do tomorrow -
1. Go to church
2. Make apple turnovers

Two longest car rides -
1. When we moved from Logan, Utah to Ridgecrest
2. Our trip last summer from Ridgecrest to Idaho and Colorado and then back

Two of your favorite beverages -
1. Water
2. Orange Juice

I tag Lynette and Cynthia

Final Update

First of all, I want to thank everyone who has kept our family in their prayers these last few weeks. I just returned form the doctor's office and thought I would post the results. The biopsy showed that the mass on my thyroid is Benign. I was so relieved to hear this! However, the results said that because the results are not always 100% accurate it recommends closely monitoring it and recommends surgery to remove it.

The doctor said that she definitely recommends taking out the mass and would plan on doing the surgery in 6 months or so. I do not think I want to wait quite that long, so we'll see what the new doctor says when I have my appointment with him/her.

Thanks again to all you who care and have been concerned with us. It means so much to us.

36 Weeks

We have made it to 36 weeks! I am doing well and the baby seems to be also. He still moves a lot, but it has seemed to slow down since he is running out of room. I am pretty uncomfortable, but other than that, all is well. Four more weeks to go! We are getting so close!

Update on Celese

Today I called the doctor's office for the results and they refused to give them to me because they didn't want me to cancel my appointment on Wednesday. So, I won't know what the results are until Wednesday.

In the meantime, I am looking for a good Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor in this area or any of the surrounding cities. If anybody has a recommendation I would be very grateful. I am having a hard time finding information on some so I can decide who to go to.

Thanks again to all of you who have been keeping my family and I in your prayers. It means the world to us.

Maternity Dress

I finally completed the maternity dress I have been trying to sew myself since October or November. I am proud of myself for actually completing a project, though, so I thought I would post it. (Plus, I wanted to make my Mom proud. She always tried to help me learn to sew and I started so many sewing projects that I never finished.) Even though it didn't turn out as nice as I was hoping, I have to say that it is so wonderful to have a dress for Sunday that fits me. So, here is the finished result.

Daddy!

Annalee and I were looking through some magazines at the doctor's office when she pointed to this picture of Tim McGraw and said, "Daddy!"
I thought that I would take a picture of Jim to see how much alike they look. Jim was a good sport even though he had absolutely no idea why I was taking his picture. I have to say that Annalee was pretty right. I'm surprised by how similar they look!

Pregnancy Advice for Guys

I've decided that women get plenty of advice about pregnancy and so I decided that I would share some things that I've learned that could help the men who find themselves trying to figure out how to deal with a pregnant wife.

1. Buy stock in Tums. I don't know how we can do it, but we pregnant women can go through a bottle before you know it.

2. Have a coat and shoes always ready to go -- you never know when your wife will get a pregnant craving for a cheeseburger and a side of kiwi. (It sounds so good right now!)

3. Keep a stock of kleenexes and chocolate on hand. When those emotional roller coasters begin (and, trust me, it will be often) it can frequently be helped with chocolate and kleenexes.

4. Never (and I mean, never) mention having another baby while your wife is:
(a) still pregnant
(b) in labor, or
(c) can remember either of the above

5. Always be prepared to tell her she looks beautiful. (Remember, adding on an extra 25-75 pounds within a few months is always depressing to a woman.) Pregnant women often need to hear they are still beautiful to you -- although I will warn you that she probably won't believe you anyway.

6. Right about the time your wife is 6 months along she will become extremely excited over every baby she sees, each piece of baby clothing, baby names, and anything remotely related to babies. All she wants is for you to pretend to be as excited as she is.

7. Please remember that she cannot be held responsible for anything she says while she is in labor. (Most likely she didn't mean it anyway.)

8. Your wife will love you and brag about you to all her friends if you do little things to maker her more comfortable, such as rubbing her back, massaging her feet, or watching the kids so she can take a hot bath when she is uncomfortable. Especially during the last couple of months, she will feel pretty miserable and not much else will make her happier.

9. Be prepared for every day to be different and remember that patience will probably be the most important thing you can have through the pregnancy. She may be morning sick one morning and then eat everything in sight the next day. Somedays she will be scared about the new baby and some days she will be so excited she just can't wait! Be patient with her. It only lasts 9 months.

10. Don't plan any camping trips, ski trips, work travel, vacations, pool parties, or anything else that your wife will feel really awkward or uncomfortable at. Trust me, it's not fun to travel with a pregnant woman who has to use the restroom every half hour.

11. Practice your cooking skills because your wife will probably get sick from smells throughout part of her pregnancy. If you can cook she will be much more likely to eat (plus, she'll think you're the best husband in the world). Also, remember that morning sickness is common in the first trimester so if she runs for the toilet during a meal don't take it personally.

12. Don't worry about crying during the birth or when you hold the baby. I can promise you that it will make your wife love you all the more.