Tuesday, April 28, 2009
More from the Photoshoot...I just can't get enough!
Here are more pictures from the photo shoot. The blanket that she is wrapped in is one that her Grandma Joan made her.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Chloe's Blessing
We went to Utah for Brian's Spring Break and had Chloe blessed there among family and friends! It was so nice to go home and see all of our friends and family. We were able to bless her at my parents home, so it was very nice and intimate. Brian gave a beautiful blessing. She was blessed in the same dress that I was blessed in. My mom and grandma made the dress all by hand.
These are some pictures that we had taken of her by the same girl in my ward that did the others. I don't know what I am going to do when she moves. I love having her take Chloes' pictures and she does a fabulous job. You will probably see one more photo shoot of Chloe before Jessica moves away in June.
These are some pictures that we had taken of her by the same girl in my ward that did the others. I don't know what I am going to do when she moves. I love having her take Chloes' pictures and she does a fabulous job. You will probably see one more photo shoot of Chloe before Jessica moves away in June.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Chloe's first Photoshoot at 6 weeks old
Brian and I had Chloe's pictures taken on Saturday by a girl in our ward. She is just starting up her own photography business and gave us a great deal. Here is a little preview. We absolutely love them and can't wait to get the disc with the rest of them.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Announcing Chloe Lynn Anderson
So, Monday morning I went into the doctor's office expecting to be induced (as we had scheduled) since I did not go into labor over the weekend. To our great surprise, my doctor had changed his mind and said he would not induce me. I was shocked and a little disappointed (I had been all geared up and looking forward to going into labor!). He checked me and I was dialted to a four; then, he stripped my membranes once more. He ordered me to walk around the mall and call him later on that day.
I left feeling very frustrated, but determined. I sent Brian off to school and told him I would call if I progressed at all, and my mom and I headed off to the mall. We walked and walked and walked and walked and then walked some more. I started to feel some contractions but nothing really regular or intense at all. We decided to head home and get something to eat. While my mom prepared lunch I ran the stairs for as long as I possibly could and then walked around some more. After lunch I did jumping jacks, squats, ran in place and even took Peanut on a walk. NOTHING! I was actually feeling more at the mall so we decided to head back there. When we arrived, Brian called to see if anything had happened and decided to meet us at the mall. By this time I was so tired and my legs were hurting so much more than the contractions that I thought I wouldn't even have the energy to go into labor if I did. After walking around for another hour and not feeling much-except for very aching legs and some minor contractions-I decided to call my doctor and see what I should do. I told him what was going on and he told me to call labor and delivery and let them know that I might be in labor and that he would meet me there. I reluctantly called and told them how I was feeling and they expressed that I could come in if I wanted but that they usually don't have you come in until you are breathing through contractions. I decided to go in with hopes that my doctor would just get me started.
When I arived at the hospital I was so distraught that my efforts had not produced results and was convinced they were just going to send me home. I was so tired of anticipating and anticipating and have no results that I just wanted to go home and just let things happen. So I undressed and got up on the table and had the belts strapped to my tummy and prepared to be sent home. As I sat there I started to pee. I told the nurse, "oh my godness, I think I just peed my pants!" And then it just kept coming and coming and coming, and it finally occurred to me that my water had just broke!! Hallelujah! I would not be sent home!!
After that I walked around the hospital some more to get myself to progress--much happier, I might add. I went into the hospital at about 5:00 pm (eventually gave birth to Chloe Lynn at 1:14 A.M). At about 9:00 pm I finally got the epideral when I was dialted to a six, and was very nervous. My anesthesiologist was not very nice, unfortunately, and so my experience wasn't the greatest. For some reason it did not numb all of my nerves and I was in quite a bit of pain when I hit transition. The doctors ordered for the anesthesiologist to come back in and give me more. He rudely and reluctantly did, but it did not work for quite some time. I finally started to feel some relief right before I began pushing. Pushing was the best part by far! I loved it. I could do that over and over. I pushed for about 20 minutes before Chloe was born.
It really was such an amazing experience! Brian and I are so grateful for our sweet little girl. She is so beautiful and sweet. She doesn't really cry much but has quite the raptor squeal :)--I think that she gets that from her mommy! We love her so much and are so happy!! Thank you to everyone for all the support and calls! We love and appreciate you all so much and are happy to share this wonderful event with all of you.
Tuesday January 27th at 1:14 AM
6lbs 13 oz
20 inches
I left feeling very frustrated, but determined. I sent Brian off to school and told him I would call if I progressed at all, and my mom and I headed off to the mall. We walked and walked and walked and walked and then walked some more. I started to feel some contractions but nothing really regular or intense at all. We decided to head home and get something to eat. While my mom prepared lunch I ran the stairs for as long as I possibly could and then walked around some more. After lunch I did jumping jacks, squats, ran in place and even took Peanut on a walk. NOTHING! I was actually feeling more at the mall so we decided to head back there. When we arrived, Brian called to see if anything had happened and decided to meet us at the mall. By this time I was so tired and my legs were hurting so much more than the contractions that I thought I wouldn't even have the energy to go into labor if I did. After walking around for another hour and not feeling much-except for very aching legs and some minor contractions-I decided to call my doctor and see what I should do. I told him what was going on and he told me to call labor and delivery and let them know that I might be in labor and that he would meet me there. I reluctantly called and told them how I was feeling and they expressed that I could come in if I wanted but that they usually don't have you come in until you are breathing through contractions. I decided to go in with hopes that my doctor would just get me started.
When I arived at the hospital I was so distraught that my efforts had not produced results and was convinced they were just going to send me home. I was so tired of anticipating and anticipating and have no results that I just wanted to go home and just let things happen. So I undressed and got up on the table and had the belts strapped to my tummy and prepared to be sent home. As I sat there I started to pee. I told the nurse, "oh my godness, I think I just peed my pants!" And then it just kept coming and coming and coming, and it finally occurred to me that my water had just broke!! Hallelujah! I would not be sent home!!
After that I walked around the hospital some more to get myself to progress--much happier, I might add. I went into the hospital at about 5:00 pm (eventually gave birth to Chloe Lynn at 1:14 A.M). At about 9:00 pm I finally got the epideral when I was dialted to a six, and was very nervous. My anesthesiologist was not very nice, unfortunately, and so my experience wasn't the greatest. For some reason it did not numb all of my nerves and I was in quite a bit of pain when I hit transition. The doctors ordered for the anesthesiologist to come back in and give me more. He rudely and reluctantly did, but it did not work for quite some time. I finally started to feel some relief right before I began pushing. Pushing was the best part by far! I loved it. I could do that over and over. I pushed for about 20 minutes before Chloe was born.
It really was such an amazing experience! Brian and I are so grateful for our sweet little girl. She is so beautiful and sweet. She doesn't really cry much but has quite the raptor squeal :)--I think that she gets that from her mommy! We love her so much and are so happy!! Thank you to everyone for all the support and calls! We love and appreciate you all so much and are happy to share this wonderful event with all of you.
Tuesday January 27th at 1:14 AM
6lbs 13 oz
20 inches
Friday, January 23, 2009
We are READY!!
This morning I went into the doctor and had my membranes stripped and found out I am dilated between a 3.5-4. I am really hoping that I go into labor sometime this weekend, but I still have not experienced any contractions. If I don't go into labor this weekend my doctor agreed to induce me on Monday, since he will be leaving out of town on my original due date, Wednesday. Here are some recent pictures of the basketball in my tummy! I have also included pictures of her room! It really turned out so cute.
My Grandma and Mom were really a big help in getting everything done and made for her room. My mom and I made all the little animals that you see and the lamp. My Grandma and Mom made the curtains and bench seat--without a pattern, I might add. They are genius! I helped my Mom make the dust ruffle and bumper pads. The Caterpillar was my mom's idea that we put together. (I am also going to do her name in those same bright colors above her crib once we make a final decision on a name.) And last, the giraffe picture is my colored pencil project from advanced art in high school. So there you have it. We are set...we just need this baby to come out now. Hopefully my next post will be pictures of our new little girl!!
My Grandma and Mom were really a big help in getting everything done and made for her room. My mom and I made all the little animals that you see and the lamp. My Grandma and Mom made the curtains and bench seat--without a pattern, I might add. They are genius! I helped my Mom make the dust ruffle and bumper pads. The Caterpillar was my mom's idea that we put together. (I am also going to do her name in those same bright colors above her crib once we make a final decision on a name.) And last, the giraffe picture is my colored pencil project from advanced art in high school. So there you have it. We are set...we just need this baby to come out now. Hopefully my next post will be pictures of our new little girl!!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Prego
I know I have not done well with keeping up on my blog. Here is a picture at my progression. This is at about 25 weeks!
Friday, September 5, 2008
IT'S A GIRL!!
Here is a picture from the ultrasound that we got today. As you can see already a drama queen. That is her hand right across her face. It was so amazing! I can't believe how much you can really see. She seems to be very healthy and right on track. She weighs as much as a pop can and is about 10 inches long. We got a lot more wonderful pictures but we thought this one was appropriate.
I have seen pictures before of the ultrasounsd of my friends and sisters but it is so amazing when it is your own. It's awesome to see and know that there really is a little life in there. We are so excited!! So a girl it is!! The last tally was 6 votes for boy and 5 for girl. So I guess that as a whole we were wrong as well. Well, that makes me feel a little better about having no insight. We couldn't be happier though. Now the planning!!
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