March 23rd 2009

Halley Mae finally made her presence into this world. She was born on Monday March 23rd at 8:09. She was 7 lbs and 19.5 inches. We woke up Monday and went to my midwife apointment everything was the same. So I prepared my self for another week of being pregnant and we went to Idaho Falls to visit Kalabs Dad. We had some lunch and watched t.v. and about 2:30 I began to feel a little crampy, and then by 4 I was pretty sure I was having contractions. They were every two minutes but only 20 to 30 seconds long. I was pretty sure they were going to go away. At 5 they were still pretty consistant so we decided we needed to head home. It was a miserable 45 minute car ride. When we got home I laid on the couch with a heating pad on my back, which felt really comfortable for a while, then I tried a hot bath. The contractions were a bit more intenese but still only 20 or 30 seconds long, so I really didnt think I was in active Labor. We decided to call Tracy our Midwife. She said to meet her at her office in about an hour. In the mean time Kalab was a true hero. He was on the phone, packing the car, taking care of Ava and helping me breath and putting pressure on my back. We got to Tracy's office about 7:50, as soon as we got to a room, I was asking for an epidural. She laughed at me saying, Jarah you really dont want one and 5 seconds later my water broke. She checked to see how far in labor I was, and I think she may have felt Halley's head. She got on the phone fast to labor and delivery, demanded Kalab to get the elevator and rushed me down the hall as fast as she could. We met Kalab and a nurse at the elevator, where I was ran through the hospital in a wheel chair to the delivery room. I stood up and I could feel her coming, I squated down and pushed, I screamed like I have never before, it was such an intense pain. I waited for a couple minutes, then decided I didnt have a choice, I had to get her out. One more push and she was in my arms. I did it and it was awesome. I did it with my own strength and Kalabs tremendous support. She was born before I was even admitted to the hospital, only 20 minutes after arriving there, so even if I had really wanted the epidural, there was no time. I love the way we brought our beautiful little baby girl into the world, and I wouldnt change it for anything.

Is she ever going to come!

Ava helping me blow out my Birthday candles. Kalab made this beautiful cake for me, the only one in the 5 years we've been married.

39 weeks pregnant! Wow I never thought I would get here. Ava was born at almost 36 weeks. I'm really not miserable, I dont have heartburn, I am not in any pain, I sleep pretty well for the most part, but I really want to have this baby! I am so tired of being pregnant! I guess I am pretty hormonal though, Kalab is being understanding for the most part, but there is only so much he can take. I really wanted her to be born on my Birthday which didnt happen. Now Kalab wants her to be born on his Birthday, (are you kidding me?) I go to bed everynight hoping that in the morning my water will break or I will start having contractions, but everymorning its the same, nothing. Which automatically puts me in a bad mood! Everyday I do something special with Ava knowing that it might be the last special time we have alone together! I really hate not knowing when its going to happen, not knowing if Im even close. Today somebody told me they went overdue two weeks. Two weeks! I am walking lots, down hill and up hill. Dancing and jumping up and down playing with Ava, lifting heavy laundry, sex and she just isnt ready to come yet. So I have no choice but to continue to wait! Wish me luck, and Kalab some sanity, he is on spring break and he is laid off all week. Perfect week to have a baby, huh! But she probally wont come.

My Bestfriend

This is our favorite memory together. It was the first Bon Jovi concert we went to. It was amazing to see how excited he was and how much fun we had togehter!
This is our Wedding picture!

I also want Kalab to know how much I love him. He is such a good Man. He takes good care of his family. He is gentle and loving. He has taught me so much since we have been married. Sometimes its hard for him to share his feelings, but I never doubt that he loves me. He works full time and goes to school full time without ever complaining! He goes to school everyday from 8 -12 give or take, then works every night from 4-12. With that busy schedule he still finds time for us, and still helps me out. He actually might do more dishes than I do. He is always putting dishes in the dishwasher for me. He makes the bed in the morning too. Not to mention that he pays all the bills. I havent had to worry about paying bills since we've been married. He even finds time to give me foot rubs and back massages, but he gets his share too. He loves Ava so much that I'm excited to see how much more love Halley will bring to our family. Kalab thank you for everything that you do, even thou I know I take you for granted you are truly the best thing that has happend to me. I love you so much.

Ava Kay is going to be a big Sister

She is so excited too! I cant believe its almost Time! She is such a Momma's girl. I wish I could do something to prepare her more. I love Ava so much, and I dont want her to feel replaced or jealous. Its going to be a huge adjustment, for all of us. So I want to take some time and just spotlight Ava! Ten things I love about her:

1. She is incredibly smart! She tells everyone that she goes to school, she wants to go so bad but she still has 3 years left.

2. She is the Biggest Sweetheart! Every morning she gives the best hugs and kisses. This pregnancy I have been a little emotional, shes has seen me cry a couple time and when she does, she tells me dont worry everythings okay.

3. She has quite the imagination. She loves to sing and dance. She makes up her own songs and parades around the house for hours in her own fairly tale world.

4. She makes us laugh. Lately she has been asking alot of questions about when Kalab and I got married. Last night she asked her Dad to marry her and he said yes of course I will, then she said say no Dad. So she asked again, and Kalab said no, she let a little grunt out and siad WHY? The things that she comes up with are too funny!

5. She is very independent. I was in the shower the other night, and when I got out, she had switched the movie I put in for her, and had a block of cheese and a bag of lunch meat, she would take a huge bite of cheese and a piece of meat.

6. She is adventerous. Nothing scares this girl, except the grinch! She loves to explore and find new things.

7. She helps out so much, and she loves to do it. When I am emptying the dishwasher she loves to put the silverware away, she loves to clean her room and make her bed. She "helps" me cook. When I need to rest on the couch, she will bring me a water bottle from the fridge. She helps me vacuum, sweep and mop.

8. She loves going to church. She is such a sweet spirit in our Home. A couple weeks ago she bore her testimony in Sacrament meeting. She had been asking us to do for 3 months and niether Kalab and I wanted to go up with her. Finally she wore me down and I went up with her. She was so sweet, she said how much she loves all her family, especially her new baby cousin Ashton. She loves to pray. She says most of prayers, and she does such a good job. She thinks of everything to be thankful for. She even reminds us when we forget family prayer before bed.

9. She loves her friends, and she is such a good friend. She only has a couple our neighbors and some friends we knew in Twin Falls before we came here. She loves to color them pictures and do nice things for them.

10. She is honestly the cutest Three year old little girl. I cant believe how beautiful my little girl is! Everyday I look at her and just cant believe that shes mine! I love being her Mommy. I know that its probally not good, but I think she is just perfect. Its hard to for me to believe that she has faults or does things wrong. I probally spoil her too much, but I dont care, she is a good girl and deserves it!