Friday, August 6, 2010

Circus

The Circus came to town while my Mother in law was here. She had told me before that she had never been to the circus, amazed I bought her tickets to go with Jason and the kids. They had a blast. I was at home just Bryce and I wishing I was at the circus too, but it was a nice quite, peaceful day.








Sunday, July 25, 2010

Home

After spending 4 days in the hospital with high blood pressure the whole time, having the nurses give me a million pills that didn't work. Giving blood so they can test it, I was finally fed up and called Jason the night I had a breakdown, to come and give me a blessing the next day. He showed up with the Bishop and I was so relieved. It's great to have a husband who holds the priesthood. I felt much more calm after my blessing.

It was great to come home, to my bed to yummy food, and my children I missed dearly.
The next day Jason took the kids to the airport to pick up his mom.


Kaleb LOVES to hold his baby brother.

Jazelle had to give it a try. She really was excited about her baby brother I promise.
I just want to thank my mom and Mother in law for all the help the 1st week. Recovery was harder this time than any other.
We also received meals this week from friends at church and boy were they yummy. I am so grateful to have people around me that care and love to help.

Bryce Gottfredson

He is here and I couldn't be any more happier. I was scheduled to have my c-section on 7/7/10. Was also told to be at the hospital no later than 10:30am, which meant my c-section would be in the afternoon. My mom and Aunt came down in the morning to watch Kaleb and Jazelle. Jason and I drove down to Mission Hills, went into admissions and had to sign papers, and pay the copay $300. Then they wheeled me off into Labor and delivery. I really wanted to walk because I was capable but it was procedure or something.

Checked into labor and delivery, got changed into the gown and sat around waiting. As we arrived there they were so busy, 3 women were about to give birth and the nurses were trying to locate doctors. I was taken to a room hooked up to the monitors and waited some more.

The nurse came to give me my IV. I was nervous this time because it took 3 times my last pregnancy for them to get it right. It only took her one try I was so relieved. Then a few minutes later my arm started to swell up, the IV was leaking! Once again she had to do it over.
My blood pressure was high at this point and the nurses were getting worried, told me to relax, I tried but was so nervous and anxious. We were told that we were being pushed back because of an Emergency, so i had to wait even longer, I was so hungry and thirsty at this point but still could not eat or drink. Jason hadn't had breakfast either and was getting hungry.
My blood pressure kept going up and staying high, they ordered blood tests and called the doctor.
Finally it would be my turn to go in, as I entered the cold operating room the nerves again started to race, in the corner one nurse was counting the instruments, and I was being prepped for my spinal. Finally the doctors come in and start. This time it seemed like it took forever to get him out, they pushed, tugged, and even used the vacuum, and he was out!






Jason says the nurse was "picture happy" and I am glad for that, you can never get enough pictures.

A healthy 5lb 9oz Boy

While waiting in the recovery room, Jason had brought Bryce to me, I could not even hold him then because I was so dizzy and nauseous. I got to have ice chips but did not feel any better. My good friend Jen Medina came to visit me after work. She got a job at the same hospital.
I was finally able to go to my room. Jason and Bryce were there waiting for me.



"Some people only dream of Angels, I hold one in my arms"

Proud Daddy

They were excited to meet Bryce.

Proud Big Brother

Last Meal

The day before I had to go into to deliver, my sister Destiny came over to watch Kaleb and Jazelle so that Jason and I can go out. We decided to go have dinner at the Olive Garden. And it was so yummy, I had to fast for the surgery, no eating later than midnight. So I stuffed myself and really enjoyed my meal.