Ollie-O

Olivia wants to hold Drew ALL the time, but luckily (for me and Drew) it only takes 10 seconds and she's happy and done.

Third the Worst

So, let's hope that third is the worst of all the game . . .

It turns out that a C-section isn't the END OF THE WORLD, as I had first assumed. People can survive apparently and I did. I was feeling pretty good-showered, hair, make-up and walks but then my right foot swelled to 4 times the size of my left (I really should have gotten a picture) and my leg hurt to walk . . . turns out I have a blood clot. I thought you had to be at least fifty before you even started talking about blood clots, but apparently 29 is old enough. Pregnancy and surgery can do it to you at any age. Next, I came home to a high temperature and bladder infection. The next morning I woke up to an infection in my incision.

The infections are under control now so that feels better. But I have Ansen, my husband who is an accountant, not a Dr., giving me shots twice a day for the blood clot. Maybe it'd be okay, but I am a HUGE baby about needles and Ansen seems to enjoy it (plus 5 days of shots cost me $492, after insurance-small price to pay for LIFE I guess, right?) I am allowed to walk, but should keep my swelling under control and only if it doesn't cause pain (which it does for now). I'm on a blood thinner pill which I have to work with a clinic to figure out my correct dosage. That means daily blood tests (more needles) for a couple of weeks. Plus next pregnancy (assuming there is one . . . Ansen sees this as an obvious stopping point) I get to do the shots everyday for the whole pregnancy! Oh, and I get to wear a compression sock on my right leg for most of the summer . . . Cute.

Still, I feel so fortunate that that was all since things can ALWAYS be worse and I got to come home with my happy, healthy baby. And I would do it all again tomorrow for him! I can't be more thankful to live close to family! My mom and Lisa took the girls all week, my mom cleaned my house, Lisa brought me dinner, my dad did yard work with Ansen. And lastly, I LOVE my AMAZING husband who is here doing everything for all of us! And now my incredible ward is stepping in with babysitting and dinners. I am again reminded of how generous and kind people are.

Here is the beginning of 2 older sisters . . . hair, painted nails, dress up . . .

As for vacation is 3 weeks, we're still just playing it by ear, but we did get all of our passports in the mail while I was in the hospital. First stop after discharge from the hospital - Costco - for a passport picture of Drew. His passport is being expedited, so we'll see how things are going. I think I'm crazy.

And the big Sisters . . .

ARE THRILLED!

Aunt Lisa
Banna
Branda

Uncle Jeff

The nurse was checking on my stomach while Addison watched . . .

Me: Did you see how soft my tummy is? It's like Jell-O now. (Addison feels it.)

Addison: It's actually like amphibian eggs. Amphibian eggs feel like Jell-O.

(Okay, thanks for the tid bit.)

Day 1, I was numb enough to go up and down, over and over, but Day 2, they just got the bed to themselves.

SUPRISE!

Our sweet new baby is here!

Willard Ansen Hatch IV (Drew)

(the Qua DREW ple)

Since we already have a Willard and an Ansen we're going to call him Drew.

7 lb 13 oz 21 in

Off to the Hospital . . .

And the story . . . Monday morning at 3:00 a.m. my water broke and any and all hopes of a regular birth were crushed! Lisa came to watch the girls, and we headed to the hospital at 5:10. We were first in line for a C-section at 7:00, but got bumped 3 times and finally went in at 11:20. So, I did have to have a C-section, but on the flip side, I luckily never felt one contraction. He was officially born at 12:04. I'm still in shock a little because both the girls were late and I thought we were going all the way again!

"Something Dumb"

My mom called to see what I was doing today and I finally just had to say, "Something dumb."

Like I mentioned before my pregnancy brain is crazy. Today Addison and Olivia had a friend over so I had some time to really get something done. I made vinyl lettering (tiny vinyl lettering) and labeled the temple pictures on the front so we'd know what temple it was and then covered the back with black paper. Why, you ask . . . it's a Temple Memory Game for Family Home Evening and it was VERY crucial that I get it done before the baby is born. I haven't watched TV during the days for a good year, but today I was also able to catch up on Bring it On: All or Nothing (the stupid teen cheer leading movie) while I productively got these Temples done. Ansen was so thrilled with my progress today.

Grrr Matey!

Today was Pirate day for the Kindergarten. And here's what we came up with . . .

In other unrelate news . . . Olivia learned how to crawl out of her crib and my wake call is now her door slamming shut at 7:15 in the morning after I was up until 2:30. It's good timing though since we're waiting for the call that the new bed we ordered is in.

Olivia talking to Grandpa Hatch . . .

You know my big sister, Addison? Well, I'm moving into her room.

Stinker Baby!

We don't have a name finalized, but we do have a nickname . . . STINKER BABY! (that's what me and the girls call him as of late)

So, baby boy was down and ready to go for a couple of appointments then 2 weeks ago he decided to flip! I thought I had dropped since I was a whole different shape, but no, it was just a big flip. On my birthday I went to the movies, stretched out and I thought he flipped again. I was ecstatic since as Lisa pointed, I would have just got back at least 3 weeks of my life (no C-section), $1,000s (extra medical expenses) and a vacation (we're leaving June 13, but I won't go if there's problems).

But unfortunately at last week's appointment I was thrilled to hear I was dilating more than I ever have this early, but so bummed that he was still breach.

This week, the Dr. tried to "gently persuade" him to turn and that was a joy. I have some broken blood vessels and I feel like I got punched on the top and side of my stomach. He could get him turned 1/2 away around and hold him there, but as soon as the Dr. let go he'd flip right back to where is was.

Next week I head to Labor and Delivery and they give me something to relax my uterus muscles and we try it one more time and then they give up. He's either a turd or he thinks he's funny. It did make me realize how much I took my easy, routine previous deliveries for granted! So here's' to hoping for one more!

38 weeks!

My "nesting" for this pregnancy has been to start AND finish ALL the craft projects I've bought and never done for that last 2 years! Turns out I still like doing crafts, I just don't find time to do them. While I realize that my "Spring" decorative blocks won't do a thing for the baby and maybe a car seat, clothes or cleaning would be useful, my crazy pregnancy mind is only concerned about craft projects right now.

Tooth #2

Addison got her first "real" loose tooth in February. She already knocked one out when she was 3, but now she finally had an official loose tooth. She said she was chewing on something and it got loose. It turns out the "something" was the stuff off the corn dog stick to make Olivia laugh.

And now she lost it! I guess it's every parents' job to start suggesting we go get the pliers, or let's tie it to a door, etc. because Ansen and I suddenly found ourselves suggesting word verbatim every dumb idea our parents had suggested to us. We did warn her though, that seriously, she might eat it it she wasn't careful.

She came running in crying that she was walking and lost her tooth. Ansen and Addison spent several minutes crawling all over the floor looking for it. Turns out she'd forgotten to mention she'd been eating strawberries and THEN was walking and REALIZED she lost her tooth. The tooth fairy still came and said lots of kids eat their teeth (well at least my brother and my daughter did).

Now we're just around the corner from those big, old (and probably crooked-thanks to me) adult teeth!

Happy Birth-weekend to me! I turned 29 this year and I'm not feeling so young 8 months pregnant, tired, winded, achy, and huge! But it didn't stop me from eating TONS this weekend!

Wednesday-lunch with Mom and Lisa

Thursday (the actual day)-Birthday breakfast with friends, afternoon nap and the movies-17 Again (Zac Efron may be replacing my long time Brad Pitt crush),

Friday-Date night with Ansen (we finally found time to get a car seat) and Outback,

Saturday-Birthday Breakfast with my cousin, Lyndsey, who is 2 days younger than me, Mom and my Aunt Shannon,

Sunday-Fondue Birthday dinner for me and Dad at my Mom & Dad's!

And never a better picture of all 3 of us, but it has our special chocolate cake not to be forgotten.

And then it was over!

I forgot my birthday (or at least my age) 2 years ago. I know I won't forget it this year since I'll be carrying the memories (or food) around on my butt for the next forever years!

Girls (and kids) Night (Day) Out

I'm late on this (plus I'm not so into seeing pictures of myself right now), but we don't get a picture that often with all the kids . . . We did Girls Night during the day with the kids last month at Thanksgiving Point for the Tulip Festival. These are friends from college before marriage and kids and now there's 10 kids and 2 on the way (some were at school and not in the picture). I can't believe how quickly time changes! Love these girls!