And there you go...

Mason Wayne Abbott was born to Rose-Marie and David Abbott at 12:39 am on Dec 31 2007. He was 7lbs 2 oz and 20 1/2 inches. Congratulations on a new baby and a very short labor!!!! :)
My first labor and delivery experience was pretty bad in comparison to the last two people in my family (not counting myself) Sarah and Rose Marie had short labors, short pushing times and had a GREAT doctor (same one). I am so glad for them, as for me...I guess it really makes a difference who your doctor is... or maybe my body was just not cut out for the whole labor and delivery process.... Anyway, 5 babies born in 2007 for my immediate family (both sides)!!!! Hurray for babies and cousins that will all be in the same Sunday school class and different graduating classes! Hehehehe.

We are going to have another baby!!

Rose Marie (Carlos' sister) has been admitted into the hospital this evening so it is just a matter of time before we hear the news! We will update as we know more! She is about 2 weeks early...looks like they will get that tax break this year :).

Pictures of Christmas...so far

These days

I have really enjoyed having three girls. It is a test of my patience, but most of that was already happening with Miriam knowing everything now that she is in school and Elaine no caring what you say and doing whatever she wants all while smiling at you trying to butter you up! The house just won't stay clean! I need to spend more time on it but it is hard to get the desire when you have 2 hours in between feedings and want to spend it emailing, playing with older girls, sleeping, cleaning up the throw up from the baby and talking to Carlos. Carlos is so helpful and I feel very lucky to have him in the job position he is and also for the person he is. Having him here does make it a lot better for my nerves and I think that is why I am doing so well. He really is the greatest!
We have Nana and Papa here for Christmas this year and Sarah and Evoly are back. We are having fun and are looking forward to more fun as the next few days unfold! The weather is mild here and we are all (well me and Nana) wishing for snow!! It won't.... The girls are really excited to open presents and I think at this age where they are seeing all their friends toys and seeing toy commercials it is really hard to help them remember the reason for Christmas. We try to focus more on the Savior than on presents but it is hard for them to focus. We will work on it. :)
Carlos, Papa, and the girls made fudge and carmel yesterday. They are delicious. Tonight they are all at the zoo for the nativity and the chorale singing. They will have fun!
Well I just wanted to write something so you all would know I am here. I read blogs every day. I will soon post more pictures but I THINK we are sending out late Christmas/New Year cards so I don't want to post until then.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

Alright Already!

I have been meaning to put up pictures for a while but... anyway, here are a few. :)

coming home from the hospital!
first time in the carseat! (thanks Sarah)
first sponge bath at home!
Sisters!
There are a lot of videos and I will put some up later!

We're Home!

I don't really feel like getting into a long story yet, but we are finally home this evening. Laurie is still sleeping, time to feed her but... ;) They had to keep me at the hospital to take meds and now I am done. Now Laurie has an apt on Sunday for bilirubin and I have one on Monday for Potassium and Magnesium. Anyway, we are well now I am just nervous about the having two children constantly talking to me when I just want quiet ;)LOL. We are excited for our new adventure. Carlos has pictures and updates, so check out his blog if you want the scoop!

couldn't sleep and very thirsty!!

Well I couldn't sleep so I decided to get up early and post a quick blurb here. Last night I went to enrichment, it was our Christmas party and it was fun. My friend Kim offered and I accepted to take me to the hospital in the morning (6am) so Carlos could get Miriam on the bus and Elaine to a friends house before coming at about 745-8am. The girls will then be with friends for the rest of the day until Carlos goes to get them. It is so nice to have people around willing to help in emergencies...or in this case a friend put it, a 'planned emergency'. Anyway, I will let you know what goes on if I can, not sure about that. You may have to wait for Carlos to post or for me to get home! Well I am off to get ready! Gotta put on makeup today! :)LOL

Be careful what you wish for

I had my Dr appt today and I have been swelling a lot lately and my blood pressure was up. The Dr came in and told me that I would be having the baby a little sooner than I had thought. I thought this meant that I was ready for labor or he has some magical knowledge as to when I was going to go into labor but....what he said was, 'you won't need to stay or come in tonight but definitely tomorrow morning. You are full term and the fact that your BP is rising and you are swelling makes me think it would be a good time to go ahead and have the baby so you can get better. I will make a phone call to schedule. Don't eat after midnight and come in at 6 to the birthing center. See you tomorrow'....
I was in a bit of shock because he really didn't give me a choice, I hadn't talked to Carlos, and I just didn't expect that.... Then I got nervous. I had forgotten my cell phone today so I couldn't talk to Carlos until I got home. He wasn't there when I got home cause he decided to have a lunch date with Elaine ;) but we talked and have a lot of planning to do. Lots of cleaning to do today, planning, calling, trying to get someone to watch Elaine tomorrow and get Miriam on and off the bus! Then my next thought was 'I wish I had just one more day with just Elaine to make it special' and that made me sad. :( But I am sure we will all be excited, and even after I bring the baby home we can have times that are just the two of us! So... Anyway, I am going in to the hospital tomorrow and will be coming home on Friday... I will post more later!
p.s. both girls are really excited about me having the baby now!
**Oh and Sarah may I borrow your car seat for the ride home? We don't have another one yet ;) LANKS!!