Baby Gavin

Friday Morning  Feruary 26th Jason and I headed up to the hospital at 7 am for me to be induced.  I was at a "good 3 cent." when I got there. They started PIT at 9:00.  Dr. Firth broke my water at 12:30. Made it to 6.5 cent. And was stuck there for hours. My body was not reacting to the PIT anymore. They stopped giving it to me, and within an hour or so I was at 10! But heaven forbid I start pushing.... NOOO. 

I had to wait another half hour for my Dr to show up. 

I pushed for about 20 Minutes and Gavin Paul Garrett was here.

9:59pm

7.7 LBS

21 Inches

It was so scary cause the cord was wrapped around his head twice. They were able to slip the first loop off. but had to cut off the second. He Was not crying at all and I kept asking if he was okay. They reassured me that he was just fine, and healthy as a horse. He only whimpered a few times. and then started humming and talking nonstop. Carter was able to come up to the hospital. but had to wait out in the hall till everything was cleaned up. He kept talking to me..."mom are you okay" "mom i hear the baby"  "mom I love you" 

" mom can i come see you yet?" I couldn't help but cry. Carter is the dearest little guy. So concerned with how his mom and little brother are doing. Gavin couldn't ask for a better big brother.

Finally Carter came in and could not stop smiling. Everything is perfect!!

Carter waiting patiently out in the hall.

My little men!!

Grumpy Gavin

  

Jaundice!! We all hate these lights!

THank you everyone for all your love and support with our new baby!

New Baby!!!

GAVIN PAUL GARRETT

7.7 LBS
20.5 inches
PERFECT!

 

Holy Cow! Its 4 am I cant sleep. I have way too many worries running through my mind.

My number one concern is that everything goes smoothly and the baby makes it here happy and healthy.

And that I hope that Carter knows that we love him. I know that he is going to be so sweet with this baby. But I hope that he knows that He is loved So so so much. I am scared that he will feel like he is being put on the back burner. And I would never want him to feel that way! AHHHH! 

These two guys in the picture have been the only true loves of my life for so long now. But today we will be adding a third little man! It amazes me that one person could have so much love to go around.

I need to thank EVERYONE that has helped us make it to this point. With entertaining Carter.... to the foot rubs. .... TO my mom that just listened when I needed to talk. Thank you!

FINALLY!!!

So I had not felt the baby move since my Dr. Appointment on Monday. The Dr. saw me Yesterday and THe baby MOVED!!! he is head down. And He is Starting me Tomorrow Morning. We are all nerves.... but so excited that we will finally meet our new member this weekend.

38/39 week

MMMMKKK...... where to begin?
I dont know if I have mentioned this or not... but i HATE BEING PREGNANT!!!!!
Last week was my 38 week checkup.. And i was 3 centimeters, progressing great. But was in tears when the doctor said that he wouldn't start me. He wanted to see a little more progression.  At that appointment he told me "Monday!"
Monday is finally here. But for some reason, My hopes weren't up like they usually are.
I went to the Dr. and all of the nurses were so excited that it was finally time.... but still something was not letting me get excited???? The wait in the room by myself seemed like it was hours. Finally Dr. Firth Came in with a smile from ear to ear... saying "we made it!"
We listened to the strong heart. And the baby belly is measureing 41 Weeks. Everything seemed like it was looking great. He checked me... and i was still the same! all of a sudden the Dr. didnt seem to excited anymore... saying he was stepping out to turn on the ultra sound machine. My heart sank! I had only received one ultrasound with both pregnancy's. So why would he want or need to do another???
As we were walking into the ultrasound room.. he said the baby seems like it might be breached. There is no reason why I should be measuring the same as last week. I should have progressed quite a bit.
EVERYTHING on the ultra sound seemed perfect. and at that moment it really didn't matter to me when he was coming. as long as everything was all right. I was looking for the heart. and at the brain. looking for two arms and legs. I was calm.
The baby is not breached. But his head is sitting on my left hip instead of down in my cervix where he needs to be at this point. If he doesnt move down then they are thinking that we might need to do a Csection. Both the Dr. and I didnt want to go in that direction. But at the same time... We dont really want him to get any bigger than he already is. The Dr. showed me some moves and stretches that will probably help. So now it is just a waiting game. He wants to see me on Friday. And he will make a decision from there. 
Hopefully my next post we will have some exciting news!

Pictures! BuT still NO bAbY!

Jason went fishing today with Carter, and his two cousins Justin, and Dillon.
I get a call from Carter telling me to grab the camera, and head outside to take a picture of their huge fish!
I dont know who caught which one, but Carter insisted on holding the biggest one in the pictures.
(I have no idea where he would get that from?!)
Carter is getting so big, and knows just how to pose for the camera!
I will have to say.... Jason isnt looking to bad himself!!!! :)nudge.. nudge.. wink.. wink!

 

Holy cow, I love this kid!

He kept trying to take a picture of himself with these old glasses on. but couldnt get his whole face in the pictures. So he begged me to take on of him. I think his attempts are really cute!

 

Carter had a field trip to Macey's with his preschool class.

This is the two classes that Miss Julie teaches.

It was fun to have all of the kids learn more about the store.

Julie is so patient with all of these kids. I dont know how she does it. 

But Carter sure loves her!

37 week update!

I have decided that my Dr. hates me! I am so misserable. Still only at a 2. He wont start me! URG!
Everything still looks, and sounds great. Baby is measuring 38 plus weeks.
I guess There is always next week!

High school reunion!!!

Last night, Jenna Spence, Ashlee Gardner, Jodi Nelson, Marley Leishman, Brittney Branch Melanie Maughan, and I all met up at Maddox for a high school friend get together. It waaaasssss ssssoooo muuuuuch fun! It is so amazing how no ones personalities really change when you get back into the group you grew up with. Everyone picked up where they left off. taking on the roles we had as a group! (i dont know if that makes sense......)
It was so fun remembering all of the things that we use to do together, and the new lives that we have all made for ourselves.
We were all laughing so hard it hurt.  I feel bad for those people that had to share the dinning room with us.

I am so greatful that i had such fun, wonderful friends, and crazy memories made with this group!
Thanks guys, lets not wait to long to do this again!!!
I need to Thank Jason for being a great dad, and husband by watching our little man while i was with my friends!
(sorry, no pictures! I already have mine in the hospital bag)

36 Week check up!

Went to the doctor today. This time was super fun!!! I got checked!!! not one of my favorite things to do.
But, the news was great. I am diolated to 2 Centemeters!!! That gave me a little something to smile about. I was a zero when they started me with my first pregnancy. So there is hope that i wont have another 27 hour labor!
baby looks and sounds great.

Cant wait to see what next week's appointment will bring us.
Do you think my hopes are to high if i shoot for 6 centemeters?

FUN FRIENDS!

Last night Britt, Bryce, Jason, Carter, and I went over to Jalane and Kolin's for dinner and games.  Jalane had made pulled pork sandwiches and funeral potatoes. I brought a salad and britt brought rolls.
The dinner was soooooo good. And the company was even better. After dinner we played Texas hold'em for hours. and shared lots of laughs! All of the kids played really well together.
Thank you so much for such a great time guys!!!

34 week check up!

THe whole Fam went to the doctor's today for my check up. Jason has not heard the babies heartbeat since the ultra sound, so he wanted to come. Carter once again was a big helper for the doctor. The hearbeat sounds great. He still thinks he is going to be a pretty big boy! 
I  glanced over at Jason when we were listening to the babies heart... He had this suprised HOLY COW, WE ARE REALLY HAVING A BABY  look on his face. there was a smile there too. I think things are really starting to set in. Only a few more short weeks. Its going to go by so slow, yet so fast at the same time. Hope we're ready!

PROJECTS!!!

Jason Turned 23 on the January 17th!

(Wow, I'm getting old!)

For his birthday, I wanted to do something other than buying a gift. He has had this poster of this picture for years and has just hung on to it wanting to frame it. (with old barn wood)

Last year Jason's grandpa tore down one of his barns, and we went out there and saved some of the wood. The wood has just been sitting out in one of our sheds, so i decided that i was going to preserve some of his memories of that barn by framing this picture with his grandpa's wood.

My grandpa Bryce White does wonderful wood work, so he was my go to guy! I spent a day up at my grandparents helping my grandpa make this frame. It turned out so beautiful. He did a wonderful Job!

Jason was so surprised when i brought it into him for his Birthday! Priceless!!!!

Thanks for your help Grandpa!!!! We love you!!

 

 

I had started this blanket when i had first found out that i was having a baby boy. Months later I decided to finish it. While up at my grandparents this last week, my Grandma Joann helped me finish this blanket. It ended up being a little more complicated then i expected. She helped me put the batting, and silky back on, but left me to the binding.  I am glad she did. It is a great thing to learn.

The blanket turned out so cute. I hope the baby loves it as much as i do!

Thanks Grandma! Also, thanks for the wonderful work you did on the other blanket!!!

Love you both so much! 

32 week check up!

Carter and I went to the doctor yesterday for my 32 week check up. I love Dr. Firth. He lets Carter pull the chair up next to the bed and have him help find the heart beat. And measure moms big belly. He gets so excited! The baby finally flipped head down. And the doctor has estimated the he will be another 10 pounder like Carter was. So i begged him to start me early. He agreed that he would not let me go past 38 weeks. ONLY 6 more weeks!!! WOW! now that i look back on this pregnancy, time does fly by! WE are so excited for this new little man in our lives!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

After wishing my husband a Happy New Year. And kissing my little sleeping  baby. Jason and I got to talking about the past year. It is weird how the negative things of the past year get brought back to your attention before the positive things are remembered.  I hope that we all can focus on all the wonderful things that happened in 2009 rather than the negative. Lets all ( including MYSELF!!!) work on making more positive, life changing things happen in 2010.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

SURGERY!

BEFORE

AFTER

( He wanted both of us to hold him, so Jason, and I switched off.)

Carter went and got his tonsils out this last monday the 28th. He was such a trooper.

The surgery only lasted about 30 minutes. Then they brought him back to his room, not to excited. but handling it well. He would start to cough really bad, and have a hard time breathing when he would. That gave us a little scare. But the doctor reassured us that it was just irritation from the breathing tubes. 

He is now starting to get back to being himself again. 

We thank all of you that helped us out, with dinners, toys, and support. We love you!

Christmas Morning!!!!

We had to many presents this year!!! these are only half the presents Carter got. He is not spoiled at all. He also got a police helicopter, walkie talkies, clothes, Camera, etc.
Jason received a toolbox for his truck, clothes, drill, walkie talkies, etc.
I received perfumes, steam cleaner, slippers, new bathroom decor, storage containers. etc.

Then the Garretts gift exchange....
Carter got... a dirt blower, a remote control fire truck, clothes, coats, toothbrush, etc.. way to spoiled!!
I got... a sewing machine (wow!), a sewing box, lotions, pjs, new sheets, etc. way, way too much!!!
Jason....A big mule deer picture, tools,first aid kit, movies.
They also gave us a whole bunch of baby clothes, towels, etc.
They have always done so much for us!! thank you for Everything that you do!!! YOu guys are great!

WE then headed to the Rowndy's house for the Garrett Party. We had a great dinner, good company. and more presents. Carter received a fishing vest from the Rowndy's and Jason and I received a stovetop popcorn maker, bowl and movies from the Lindley's. Thank you Everyone!!!

Our Christmas Holiday started out with us meeting at my parents. We played out in the field. Ate a wonderful lunch. And broke a pinata. and of coarse carter had to take his first swing and nailed Kiya right in the face. Carter and I felt horrible. sorry!!!

We opened presents with the family cause Ben and Amanda headed home that night for Santa to stop by their house. Carter got a fishing and bowling set. Jason got a drill accessory set. and i got a waffle iron. wonderful gifts!!  Amanda helped the Kids make these cute holiday crayons by melting old crayons in a cute cookie sheet. Very very cute. Thank you Everyone for all the great memories, and fun times! We love you!!!

Carter and the Dogs

Carter is obsessed with taking pictures of the dogs. He begged me last night to take this picture of him and the Dogs!!!

Ice Fishing With Dad!!

Last Sunday Carter went Ice fishing with Jason for the first time on Hyrum Dam. I was so nervous to let him go. I HATE water. I didnt think that it was thick enough. But i let him go and he had a ball!!! They were out on the Dam for about 5 hours fishing. They only caught two. Carter cought the bigger one. and Jasons Is the smaller one on the pole. They Finally had to come home when Carter stuck his leg in the hole and was wet up to his hip! Little Scary!

GINGER BREAD MEN!!

 

Wednesday Night my mom and I got together and made Rum balls (my Holiday Favorite!!!)
                - NOTE: It is possible to have too many!
We also mixed together some Gingerbread men dough. Yesterday carter and I decorated our family men! (The small one is the baby.) Carter said I had to eat that one too so that the baby can eat it!
Once again it is so nice to be able to stay home with him and make these memories!

 

After the Lights we went swimming at little America. My cousin Mitch and My younger brothers swam with Carter. But If they werent around he would still jump in the water and pull himself out... over and over and over again.

I thank My Grandma Marilyn and my parents for such a fun weekend and keeping the traditions alive and going for all of their grandkids.

We love you!!!

After the movie we headed over to temple square. and walked through all the lights. My younger brother Clayton was such a great help with Carter. I cant carry him anymore. and Jason was all carried out. He is such a great Guy (and single!!!) Thanks Clayton.

We got down to Salt Lake a little early. and headed over to Gateway mall. Jason had never been there. We only stopped by a couple of stores. Heaven forbid Carter sleep on the way down there. And he was ready for a nap! We went back to the Car and before we got out on the road he was out.
We just went and parked and let him sleep cause we were meeting my family at the IMAX theater for a movie.

 

Busy weekend

It started out with us stopping by the Wellsville fire station to see Santa!

Carter is so funny he is scared of Santa. But I made him sit on his lap this year!

Before we got there he was saying that he just wanted to look at him, and that he would sit on his lap next year. But I mentioned that Santa wont bring him any toys cause he doesnt know what he wants.

He told Santa that He wants decoys and walkie talkies.

Our very own Elton John!!!

We went over to Cort and Robins house last night and watched the biggest loser.

Thanks guys it was so much fun!!

Carter put on Cambree's sunglasses. and i swear he looked just like Elton John. It was so funny!!!

Carter is so funny. He use to carry a little blue bear around EVERYWHERE! and The day that we brought Tank home, the bear was GONE! Tank is his new bear. Last night I was finishing up with the dishes, and thought to myself "its a little too quiet" Turning around i had to laugh out loud, and grab a camera. When carter gets tired, he will go lay by tank on the floor, and rub his fat face. usually i move them to the couch cause i hate carter laying on the floor, and in the dogs bed. But it all happened to fast last night.

Jason is such a great dad! Before Carter could find the stash of Gifts, I asked Jason to get him out of the house today so i could wrap! He took him sleigh riding at the gravel pits. Carter had so much fun. Jason said he wouldn't be able to wipe the rosy smile off carters face if he tried.

Thanks Jason for all the fun memories that you make with our little man!

SNOW!!

It has been a while since my last post. But i couldnt pass up not having a comment on Thanksgiving!!!
This year We went with the Garrett/Bailey Side. and Had a wonderful dinner over at Reeds. For some reason, I thought I would go all out and bring  a Turkey, Jello salad and Homemade rolls this year for the dinner. What was i thinking!!! But it all got done, nothing was burnt, and there was a smile on everyones face at the table. So it was worth it!
When We have Thanksgiving at my moms we usually go around the table, and share what we are greatful for this past year... and I didnt get a chance to do it, so i will now!

*Im greatful for my Husband. He has always been so great with Carter, and My TENAYA MOMENTS. I have not been the easiest person to be around during this pregnancy. BUt he has hung in there. I need to thank him for working so hard, and letting me be a stay at home mom. and helping me make our House a Home. I am  so thankful for him!

*I am greatful for my Cowboy Carter!!! He is such a little man. He loves to help mommy clean, take care of the dogs. And Go hunting with dad.  I dont know a person that doesnt love carter and his HUGE personality. He puts a smile on EVERYONES face. I dont know where I would be without him. I love you Carter.

* I am greatful for another baby boy on the way. And having a healthy pregnancy so far.
We are all so excited for this new member in our family.

* I am greatful for family. My side, and Jasons. And great friends!!!!

Thank YOu everyone! I hope You all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

On the post below if you click on the sight it will show you this cute book that i made for Carter. i wanted to capture all of his cute pictures from his photo session. let me know what you think.

CARTER B - Yearbooks Photo Book

CARTER B - Yearbooks Photo Book