Fun Family Week

We have now had the privledge of being a family for the past week. Dan arrived in Colorado Springs last Saturday evening. It was wonderful to see him. Jackson certainly is loving all the attention and wrestling time with Daddy. I am enjoying not being the only parent of our active little boy.

Unfortunately, Dan got the stomach bug we were cursed with a few weeks ago. It took him out of commission for two days. He FINALLY is among the living and feeling much better. Luckily the bug was not passed back to any of us.

Lastnight we had a big get together of family and friends at Dan's mom's house to celebrate Dan's 30th birthday and his gradutation from Combat Engineer School. It was a great time to see everyone.

The answer to the big question in your mind is...NO BABY YET! I thought maybe yesterday was it when I started having pretty regular contractions every 8 minutes. I occuppied my time with the party, but by the time bedtime rolled around the contractions were irregular and spacing out. So far this morning I am still having contractions but nothing that is regular. This little girl will come when she wants. I am now 38 weeks...the longest I have EVER been pregnant! We are hoping she will come soon, but more importantly that she will be healthy! We will keep you all posted!

Finally Among The Living

What a week we have had! It all started Tuesday night when Jackson began vomitting. Then Wednesday I started in....four hours later my mom followed! For those of you who have never experienced it, vomitting when you are 35 weeks pregnant is NOT FUN!!! I was up the whole night having contractions every 3 minutes due to dehydration. I also had the pleasure of having a low grade fever that amplified every ache in my body. Finally by Saturday mom and I felt much better and decided to venture out to do some errands. Unfortunately Jackson picked this outing to begin vomitting again. Nothing like a sick child in the middle of the Costco food court. So needless to say we have been laying low for the past week! I think we are finally in the clear, but I thought that on Saturday too...lets see if we make it through the week.

I reached a big mile stone today...This is officially the longest I have been pregnant. Jackson was born at 36 wks & 5 days at 4:43am. So now at 12:25 I am setting a personal record! I continue to have contractions 1 or 2 per hour. She is riding VERY LOW...so low at any point I think if I squat down she will just fall out. Of course I am sure this is an exageration but that is how it feels. Dan is supposed to be here by Sunday night so I hoping I can hold her off until then. I am taking it easy and not being very active. In fact many days Jackson and I do not get out of our PJ.

Speaking of PJs here is a cute picture of Jackson...he looks just like Dan in this picture. He is growing up so fast!

Hannah...what?

I have surpased my 35 week mark and am skating into the last month of this pregnancy. Dan will FINALLY be in Colorado around May 18th (2 WEEKS!) at which point I feel I can relax a little. The later half of this pregnancy has not been easy. I have spent two evenings in the L & D for monitoring, but luckily all is well. I am REALLY having to take it easy which is not easy for me. I like to go, see, and do. I just can't do that.

So, I have been starting projects and trying to get things settled in here. My mom and I FINALLY made it out to pick out the quilt fabric for Hannah's room. I had intended to decorate her room in blacks, whites, and reds, but once I got to the fabric store I changed the room all together. Luckily I had not purchased anything for her room yet so it was a clean palete. As I was walking through the store a particular collection called Fresh Squeezed caught my eye. LOVED IT! It was so bright and fun and really something that could grow with her. Here is a little taste of what the colors look like.

So after a complete room change up I feel I am truely excited about putting her room together and it all seems real.

HOWEVER, this poor little girl has no middle name! Dan and I can't seem to decide so I am asking your help. I am going to add another poll to the side and include these names (in no particular order):

Hannah Grace

Hannah Isabella

Hannah Cristina

Hannah Elizabeth

Hannah Kate

PLEASE let me know if you have any other really good ones and I will add them. I just don't want it to be too sing songy. Something that is strong so when I say it she knows I mean business :) THANKS!

Danger's First Trip To The ER

We had our first of probably many trips to the ER with Little Jackson "Danger" Jernigan. He once again tried to touch something with his head rather than his hands. Unfortunately he lost in his little scuffle with the space heater which resulted in a nice gash on his forehead. I had my mom come home to look at it and when it began to swell and separate further we decided a trip the the ER was in order. Better safe than sorry. Well, during our FOUR AND A HALF HOUR WAIT in the ER the gapping wound began to look more like a scratch. By the time we FINALLY saw the doc he glued it together and sent us on our way! Jackson was a trooper! He did not cry once! Not even when they gave him a cute little hospital dress to wear.

The Kelly Twins Turn 6!!

We were so excited to learn Julia and Keith (Dan's sister and her husband) would be coming to Colorado and while they were here Kendal and Aiden would celebrate their 6th birthday! It was a fun day of celebration. Jackson loved chasing around his three cousins! Of course, in my prego brain state I did not get a picture of all of four kiddos together! Diann had a cake made special for the kids and we ate homemade lasagna for dinner. Fun was had by all!

Happy Birthday Kendall and Aiden!

New Additions

In the last month we have had two new additions for our family.

The first was an addition to our Marine Corp family. Richard and Melanie Sala are now the proud parents of Lidia Mae Sala. Lidia was born on March 12, 2008 at 5:10am. She weighed 5 lbs 10 oz. I was very excited she was born before I left Virginia! I was able to see her a few hours after she was born and then after she came home. What a cutie!

The second addition was to my extended family...well Cristie is my cousin, but more like the sister I never had...so I will say I have a new niece! Jillian Johanna Baron was born on March 30, 2008 at 3:36am and weighed in at 8lbs 10 oz. My aunt and uncle were thrilled they were there to see her. Little Jillian held out until a short 48 hours before their departure. I can't wait to meet her!

Easter with Grammy

Unfortunately, Jackson was sick the first weekend we arrived. He started running a fever and producing some really not so fun diapers...if you know what I mean. So, when it came to putting him in the adorable Easter outfit I got for him it was a no go. Diann (Dan's mom) had invited me and my mom over for Easter Brunch. She had set a beautiful table and prepared WONDERFUL food! It was a nice relaxing low key day. Just what we needed after a long drive.

I think Jackson enjoyed his place at the head of the table!

Thanks for a wonderful Easter Brunch Grammy!