Update...

On Saturday Dayne and I just decided to head up to Cardston to surprise my Great Grandparent with a visit, because they hadn't seen their Great great granddaughter yet. And it was special because we now have a generation of 5 living "Belles". It's been the middle name of each first born daughter in the families. So...Grandma Tanner, Grandma Evanson, my mom, me, and now Haylin.

Pictures.....

My Sweet Haylin Belle....

Haylin was born Oct 27, 2010 @ 9:37pm. She defiantly made me work. I was actually admitted in to the lethbridge hospital that Monday because of my health, i had high blood pressure and was very swollen so the doctor put me on bed rest at the hospital. Tuesday, the doctor decided to use a gel to try and make things happen. I got contractions for about 6-7 hours and then they stopped during the night. So the doctor told me to get some rest because i was going to have a big day on Wednesday...I was having a baby whether i liked it or not. Doctor came around 6am in the morning and checked if i was dilated enough to break my water, and sure enough I had dilated 3cm so he broke my water.


The nerves started to kick in, and i was shaking and couldn't stop.


After he broke my water, he said that if i wasn't contracting by 8am then he was going to start me on the drip. I was having a few contractions here and there but nothing major so that's when all the fun began. I feel bad for anyone that has to be induced, just from my experience and what the nurses were telling me, being induce sucks! Being forced into labor can really put a toll on your body because your naturally not ready for this baby to come.



I was doing really well until up to 6cm, the only thing that sucked was that I had to labor in bed...oh ya fun stuff...the doctor didn't want me walking around because of how high my bp was. So ya i had to lay in bed which was the worst thing possible. Finally by 5-6cm I didn't care what the doctor said I was standing up, and oh my goodness what a difference. I could actually breath.



Soon after they sent me to the labor room. By that time I had only tried morphine for pain. That did nothing....all it did was make you fall asleep between contractions. So thats when they asked me if i wanted a epidural, i was hesitant at first because i really wanted to do it natural, But it took me a matter of 3 seconds to change my mind. And what a blessing that was!!! Having a epidural was heaven....for the time that it lasted. It worked for maybe 4 hours and then I could feel full on contractions on one side. Not a fun feeling. Nope. There was a button that I was allowed to push every 15mins to give me another shot of the medicine, but it was jammed, nothing was happening...so slowly things started to wear off.

But before I knew it, it was time to push! I pushed for 2 hours to finally meet my baby girl! I cant say it was a wonderful and amazing experience because it wasn't for me. But to be able to hold Haylin for the first time was a blessing! I love her and I love my Husband! And now i have a family of my own.

Count Down....

So my due date is Nov 13th, 2010....
I can't believe that its getting so close, I do have a feeling though that I'm going to be induced a little early. My BP keeps on going up and down and the doctor doesn't like that. So I've been doing alot of running around, going to appointments to the clinic and also to the hospital to get NST's (Non-Stress Tests) done for the baby. Its been going good. Baby is not at all stressed, she likes to move around lots.
And today I get yet another ultrasound...Dr. said that this ultrasound will determine whats going to happen in the next couple weeks...eeeek!
Any whooo....part of the reason I blogged today was because I wanted to here as much helpful ideas that i could use while I'm in labor. I plan on doing all natural, plus I'm having the baby in Taber so they don't have all the good meds like lethbridge has.
So, please if you have any helpful ideas that i could use that helped you ladies out during labor then I'm all ears. :)

Rest In Peace Jax

If you've read my last post you would have read that Dayne and I had to give up of your dog. When I found out I had Preeclampsia I knew part of the stress was Jax, as much as I loved him, it was hard to keep him happy. Most days he had to be on a leash because we lived in town and Jax would just run off if he wasn't chained up. Jaxy loved to run and play and I felt I couldn't give him that! Especially now that the doctor told me I needed to be on bed rest. So dayne and I decided to give him a new home to a family that lived on a big farm and had another dog to play with. We would here from the family how much fun he was having and that Jax and Snookie (the other dog) would snuggle together at night. They were best friends. Sadly, I got a phone call on Monday saying that Jax was hit by a potato truck and passed away. Jax was running along Beckie (the new owners) vehicle, so she stop to go pick him up and take him back to the house. But it was to late, the potato truck didn't care to slow down and hit jax, and almost hit Beckie as well! My heart goes out to that family, I know they loved jax, as if he was their own. And for this incident to happen in such a short time I can't even imagine what they went through. Especially Beckie because she saw it happen. I know things happen for a reason, but i couldn't for the life of my think of why this could have happened. Luckily I have a mom that told me something that put me at ease. This could have happened for the simple reason as the driver needed a wake up call and jax was it. She said jax could have been a life saver. Who knows that if this never happened, it could have been either Beckie or one of her kids that got hurt. So thank you mom for telling me that. I'm glad jax went sudden and didn't suffer! Beckie said, jax just looked like he was sleeping. Makes me feel alot better knowing that. Jaxy will always be remember and never forgotten! Loved ya Buddy!

...not a good day

So today was a regular check up at the doctors today! I was excited to hear how well everything is going because I thought I had the perfect pregnancy.


My thoughts were wrong. Usually my check-ups consisted of peeing in a cup and then right after they would check my blood pressure. They did do that but found things in both my urine and blood pressure they didn't like. Found out my blood pressure was really high and that they found protein in my urine. My doctor then explained to me that I'm at risk of preeclampsia and the possibility of preterm labor.


So now I'm on blood pressure medication and I have to go in everyday just to see how my blood pressure is and if the medication is working and also I'm now doing every week visits to the doctor and have to get blood taken every time and bed ridden.


I guess the main reason I'm torn and upset is that i had this plan that i would basically work till my due date, because Dayne will have started school Oct 18th and who knows when EI will ever come in. And the fact that we have to get rid of my dog jax. It sounds silly but right now I have 2 dogs at my house. 1 is my own and the other we're babysitting for my in laws. My dog is very energetic and always wants to be outside and run around. The other....is older, but hates my dog and is very picky. I just have no more patience to give right now. I can't even go on a walk. Its quite depressing actually.


So ya, today has been a major down for me. And I feel terrible that I have to get rid of my dog and know that my husband is losing a friend. Dayne has been nothing but a support on my end and i guess that's why I'm having such a hard time with letting my dog go! Because Dayne didn't even hesitate to say no or say we can figure some alternative out so we can keep the dog.


Anyways...sorry to put a damper on everyones day I just had to let it out.

Oh....How Time Flys...

I've been so blessed with such a wonderful family...I know in the past i've taken my family for granted, but in the past few years lots of things have happened.

My sister and I have become very close in the past few year and I know one of the reason is becuase of that beautiful baby boy that she is holding. Nash came into this world almost a year ago!(His birthday is coming up) And I remember seeing him for the first time and just falling in love with him. I've got a greater appreciation for my sister and how she can be the mom she is under the circumstances of doing it all on her own. Karah is such a loving person and only deserves the best. I love my sister and my nephew with all my heart.

New Term....."Nesting"

So the past two days, Dayne and I have been going to pre-natal classes!
I must say I am sooooo happy that we went! We still have 4 more sessions, and i've already learn so much. I honestly find it so amazing how labor works and how the baby knows when and how to turn so that it can make down the birthing canal correctly. Dayne's been very supportive. I'm sure every mom knows the term "nesting"....thats something I learn yesterday! Basically i've been nesting for about the last 2 months....i've cleaned my house I don't know how many times, and i've been down laundry like crazy! I guess nesting is something you do to pass the time before baby comes! Anyways...pregnancy is going great! Hard to believe that i only have about 8 more weeks! eeeekkk......

The Prego Life....

The Latest!!

Sooo exciting....I saw my stomach move for the first time 2 days ago! And now thats all I wanna do is flip up my shirt so I can see my stomach and just watch for any little movement! I still find it sooo amazing that I have something living inside of me.

This past weekend my family and I went up to beaver mines to go camping! it was a blast....besides me having to get out of bed at least 2-3 times a night to go PEE! Grrr....I hate that part about being pregnant. Oh and dont forget the fire-blowing heartburn! Durning our camping trip I had a little scare though, I hadn't felt the baby move at all that day and it was really starting to scare me! So of course i'm all worked up all day trying not to make a big deal about it. So I decided to go into the camper and have a nap and hope that by laying down she'd move maybe once...Nope! So I did end up falling asleep for a couple hours and still after waking up I still couldn't feel anything. I ended up saying a little prayer because I didnt want to have to worry anymore. Sooo by bed time while I was laying down to go to sleep.....OF COURSE....shes starts moving like crazy. But I enjoyed every little movement because she gave me a good scare that day.

Boy or Girl....

Last Friday my mom, sister, dayne and I all headed up to Pincher Creek in hope to actually find out what I was having...Boy or a Girl. The deal was, was if I let my mom come she would pay for me to find out what I having...of course I said YES, I was sad that I may have had to wait until I had my baby to find out. This ultrasound experience was so cool, she explained exactly what we would be seeing with the ultrasound. So it was very informative and I could understand thing alot better. It was also nice because there was a couch and a tv that would show every what the tech was viewing inside of me, so it wasn't just one of those little screens where you would have to almost squint to see anything. My favorite part was when she stopped and took a picture of a certain part of the baby...and i knew exactly what i was looking at....3 lines which indicated a GIRL!!!! I was right....my instincts were right! So yes dayne and I and everyone in my family are thrilled to be adding a little girl into the family. And i can not wait to meet her!!!!!

Ultrasound....

Going to my ultrasound was probably one of the coolest things i've been able to do in a long time. Beside the whole having to 'chug' what seemed like a gallon of water, i have to say it was quite painful to have to hold my pee in. Besides that, being able to go with my bestfriend/the love of my life to see this little thing that was growing inside of me. The tech took about 20 mins just doing all the measurements and examining of the baby while dayne and i would looked at each other trying to guess what the heck was on the screen. But soon after she turned the screen completely to me so I could see the baby, it looked so snuggly! :) as soon as the tech had a full view of the baby I of course started to tear up a bit...i know i know...such a baby! I blame it on the hormones. But it was an exciting thing for the two of us to be able to see. Close to the end of the exam I asked the tech if she knew what the sex was....she said no, the babys legs were all curled up and was covering the area we needed to be able to see. Oh well im hoping that she did know and just didn't want to tell us until the next dr. appt. But I already am in love with this little thing inside of me.

~ Gut Feeling ~

I know everyone says, theres really know way of knowing what sex your baby is going to be...but...i'm pretty sure i know i'm having a girl!
I'm not trying to be sexist and just say i want a girl because i am one, but because of the fact of how i feel and and my gut instinct.
I've talked to plenty of other pregnant women who have had the same symptoms as me....
Symptoms:
* Nasty zits all over your face and neck
*Gain more wait then usual ( and i really do try and eat healthy)
*You feel ugly
*Hair falls out

This is why i think im having a girl. :)
P.S - girls are fun to dress!

Sweet 16

So today was my 2nd pregnancy appointment! I'm 16 weeks along and feeling great. Was able to hear the heart beat for the second time. I was also lucky to hear the heart beat at only 10 1/2 weeks along, doctor says it's a strong little baby. He also said that it's an active little guffer, the doctor would be counting the heart beat and then the baby would move, and then i would laugh making it that much harder for the doctor to find the heart beat. I just thought it was so crazy that theres something living inside of me and moving around and i cant feel it yet! I'm so excited and cant wait to see what this little thing looks like. Next month i get to find out what it is, cant wait!!!!!!!

What I Love To Do

I was so privlaged to photograph a couple weeks ago! I was so nervous, knowing that it was my first real wedding shoot, and I wasn't sure exactly what was going to happen. After all the stress and crazy weather, it turned out to be amazing and I was so pleased with the outcome with the help of my sister, who was a huge help in making it go smoothly as well. The bride and groom looked amazing and it was a small reminder of what my wedding was like!

I am also very lucky to be photgraphing a couple girls this weekend in there grad dresses, to me this is none stressful and will be so much fun!

The Beginning

Dayne and I were sealed in the Alberta Cardston Temple on October 11, 2008. It was with out a doubt the BEST day of my life.
Soon after we were married we started renting our first place, I have to admit I hated the place. We lived there for about 7 months, until we found our perfect little starter home. So on a early July morning, my brother and I started backing up and moving things over to our first owned home.
Dayne has been a apprentice Carpenter for 2 years now and I have been a Massage Therapist for almost 3 years. Life has treated us very well.
We are also very pleased to announce that we are expecting in November (November 13 to be exact)