I couldn't even sing Happy Birthday due to the tears
She LOVED her cake. She immediatley went for it
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Reese's Birthday Party
I couldn't even sing Happy Birthday due to the tears
She LOVED her cake. She immediatley went for it
Happy 1st Birthday Reesey Bear!!!
April 3, 2011 Reese's birth-
This was the day of Lillian's 4th birthday party. I had no idea what this day was fixing to bring. After the party I went to Target because we needed coffee filters and while I was there I found the cutest outfit for Reese. As I was walking to the front of the store to checkout I started getting really light headed, hot and was having some pains I never felt before. I had to stop for a minute because I was getting so dizzy. A very nice couple who just had a baby two weeks prior stopped and she asked me if I was ok. I said I wasn't sure. She got somebody who worked there to get me a wheelchair and I called Garrett to tell him what was going on. The contractions were still coming and so we decided I should go to the hospital and Garrett would meet me there. The lady wheeled me out to my car and she kept asking me if I was sure I was ok to drive. By the time I got to the hospital the contractions had pretty much stopped. I sat in my car for 45 minutes debating whether or not to go in. I didn't want to be one of those pregnant girls who had to go to the hospital every time something strange was going on. And since the contractions had stopped I knew they would probably just send me home. I finally decided to go on in and at least tell them whats going on, since I live far away and at least they could check me. I think I was dilated to a 6 when the nurse checked me. She then told me to walk around for and hour and then she would check me again. Garrett finally got there and walked with me. She checked me again and nothing had changed. She told me that they would probably just send me home, then came back the contractions.....in my back. I was admitted and I was so excited because I knew this was it, we were finally going to meet Reese. I got in my room and the anesthesiologist came in with my epidural. Boy was I happy and scared at the same time. I hate needles! He put the needle in and this shot of pain shot through the whole left side of my body, which was not supposed to happen. He had to wiggle it around to get it in the right place. Finally he got it and I was all taped up and as soon as I laid down I bled through. Had to do the epidural all over again. Thank goodness I was numb and couldn't feel him put the needle in again. After a couple hours of waiting the Dr came in and broke my water and again waited. When I was finally dilated to a 9 it was pushing time. I remember the nurse saying to rest as much as possible and try to take little cat naps in between pushes. I remember thinking why would I do that? Its not going to take that long. I pushed for an hour. It was the longest, hardest hour of my life. I had often thought about not getting an epidural for the experience of an all natural birth but boy am I glad i had one. Even with it, it still hurt. I had been so worried about not being able to get my knee to bend enough, but to my surprise it was no problem. Garrett was so great during the whole thing. He held my hand and rubbed my head the entire time, and counted during pushes. Finally at 2:23am Reese Kate McMullen was brought into this world weighing 6lbs 4oz, 19in long. It's amazing how much you can love something so small.
This was the day of Lillian's 4th birthday party. I had no idea what this day was fixing to bring. After the party I went to Target because we needed coffee filters and while I was there I found the cutest outfit for Reese. As I was walking to the front of the store to checkout I started getting really light headed, hot and was having some pains I never felt before. I had to stop for a minute because I was getting so dizzy. A very nice couple who just had a baby two weeks prior stopped and she asked me if I was ok. I said I wasn't sure. She got somebody who worked there to get me a wheelchair and I called Garrett to tell him what was going on. The contractions were still coming and so we decided I should go to the hospital and Garrett would meet me there. The lady wheeled me out to my car and she kept asking me if I was sure I was ok to drive. By the time I got to the hospital the contractions had pretty much stopped. I sat in my car for 45 minutes debating whether or not to go in. I didn't want to be one of those pregnant girls who had to go to the hospital every time something strange was going on. And since the contractions had stopped I knew they would probably just send me home. I finally decided to go on in and at least tell them whats going on, since I live far away and at least they could check me. I think I was dilated to a 6 when the nurse checked me. She then told me to walk around for and hour and then she would check me again. Garrett finally got there and walked with me. She checked me again and nothing had changed. She told me that they would probably just send me home, then came back the contractions.....in my back. I was admitted and I was so excited because I knew this was it, we were finally going to meet Reese. I got in my room and the anesthesiologist came in with my epidural. Boy was I happy and scared at the same time. I hate needles! He put the needle in and this shot of pain shot through the whole left side of my body, which was not supposed to happen. He had to wiggle it around to get it in the right place. Finally he got it and I was all taped up and as soon as I laid down I bled through. Had to do the epidural all over again. Thank goodness I was numb and couldn't feel him put the needle in again. After a couple hours of waiting the Dr came in and broke my water and again waited. When I was finally dilated to a 9 it was pushing time. I remember the nurse saying to rest as much as possible and try to take little cat naps in between pushes. I remember thinking why would I do that? Its not going to take that long. I pushed for an hour. It was the longest, hardest hour of my life. I had often thought about not getting an epidural for the experience of an all natural birth but boy am I glad i had one. Even with it, it still hurt. I had been so worried about not being able to get my knee to bend enough, but to my surprise it was no problem. Garrett was so great during the whole thing. He held my hand and rubbed my head the entire time, and counted during pushes. Finally at 2:23am Reese Kate McMullen was brought into this world weighing 6lbs 4oz, 19in long. It's amazing how much you can love something so small.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Fun in the Sun
First I have to say, I cannot believe Reese will be ONE a week from today. Brings tears to my eyes. Yesterday morning I was watching her play and just burst into tears thinking about it. I have enjoyed so much watching her little personality blossom. Last Saturday was the fist day of no bottles and no more formula. She has had a sippy for a long time now and she loves it, but she didn't want anything to do with it with milk in it. The past couple days she has been a lot better about it.
Yesterday we spent most of the day on a blanket outside playing. We had a lot of fun. She babbled and pointed at everything. Especially the horses. She loves them. Wonder where she get is? ;) I think we walked up and down the driveway for 15 minutes, she loves being outside.
Yep, she is standing on her own and she was scared to death
Yesterday we spent most of the day on a blanket outside playing. We had a lot of fun. She babbled and pointed at everything. Especially the horses. She loves them. Wonder where she get is? ;) I think we walked up and down the driveway for 15 minutes, she loves being outside.
A few weeks ago Kristin, Reese, and I went to a "secret creek" that Kristin new of. We had a mini picnic and put our feet in the water. The water was freezing!!! But Reese love it and kept wanting to put her feet in and walk through it. She's like her daddy and loves the cold.
Yep, she is standing on her own and she was scared to death
Checking cows with daddy
A few weeks ago Reese and I went and checked cows with daddy. We both enjoyed it very much. I think Garrett loved to have his little girl sitting in his lap as we drove around. Looking forward to a fun summer at the farm!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
My week of no tv
I love to watch TV. Always have. Since I stay at home now I am able to watch it all day. I tend to put TV before many things.....even God. This is something that God has been on me for a while now. He has been telling me that I need to stop putting TV in front of Him and spend more time with Him. I have been ignoring this for a very long time, being stubborn, not wanting to give it up. I had been been setting 1 hour each day to spend reading my bible and having my quiet time. This is during Reese's morning nap. Then I would think ok I got that done, now during her afternoon nap I can relax and watch TV or a movie. Well a couple Sunday's ago in church our Preacher gave an awesome sermon. But one thing that he said changed it all for me. He said "God wants more than one hour of your time". As soon as He said this I heard a sweet voice within me saying " I want more than one hour of your time". I knew what I needed to do.....give up TV for a week and focus on my relationship with Him. I went up to the altar and made this sacrifice for Him.
I told Garrett your going to have to help me out....No TV until Reese goes to bed then I will go in the bedroom and read while he watches TV. This was the week of the Parenthood season finale......good thing for DVR!
So all week during Reese's naps and in the evening I was reading my bible or praying or just sitting quietly in His presence. Some days were hard but not at all as hard as I thought. It also gave Reese my undivided attention. I could see a difference in her. She loved having my undivided attention and not the tv in the background catching my eye sometimes. One of my prayers for a while has been that I want a closer relationship with my God. I want that close intimate relationship with Him. I have to tell you, I have not been this close to Him in a VERY long time. I look forward to when I get to have my quiet time with Him and read His word. I have felt such love and peace and joy. I have been asking Him for a transformation in my life, a change of heart and I feel He is doing that. He has been really working on me this lately. One thing He is showing me is that I need to rely on Him more than I have been on Garrett. These past couple years with everything that happened, I started to rely on Garrett for everything. Now God is telling me to rely on Him more and trusting Him.
There were a couple days before this that I sat down and said "ok God, If I'm being honest, I really don't want to read my bible and I don't want to pray but I'm going to do it anyway because I know that's what I'm supposed to do". Both times I did that and what I read turned out to be just what I needed. It just goes to show when your obedient, even when you don't feel like it, He will bless you. The times I didn't want to pray were the days when I truly poured out my heart to Him.
Garrett and I watched the Passion of the Christ. I had seen it many times, but this time was different. I could not stop thanking Him for what He did on that Cross for me. I still thank Him many times each day. I am really falling in Love for the first time with my Savior and there is no greater feeling.
God has really blessed and taken care of our family. I mean we are 25yrs old and we are debt free!! We finally have no more doctor bills to pay. What a relief! I love looking back and seeing how God's plan has unfolded in our lives. When you put your faith and trust in God He will bless you. Garrett is the perfect example I think of putting your trust in God. Trusting and not worrying about whats on the road ahead of you. Even when things looked impossible Garrett still trusted that God would come through and He always did. I thank Garrett for always putting his faith and trust in God. He's been a good example for me to do the same. Again, when your obedient, you will be blessed. What an AWESOME God we serve!!! Oh and my ministry was approved with the deacons. :) please pray for this ministry.
Now that I know I can live without TV, its not on very much during the day. I have made some new good habits. :)
I told Garrett your going to have to help me out....No TV until Reese goes to bed then I will go in the bedroom and read while he watches TV. This was the week of the Parenthood season finale......good thing for DVR!
So all week during Reese's naps and in the evening I was reading my bible or praying or just sitting quietly in His presence. Some days were hard but not at all as hard as I thought. It also gave Reese my undivided attention. I could see a difference in her. She loved having my undivided attention and not the tv in the background catching my eye sometimes. One of my prayers for a while has been that I want a closer relationship with my God. I want that close intimate relationship with Him. I have to tell you, I have not been this close to Him in a VERY long time. I look forward to when I get to have my quiet time with Him and read His word. I have felt such love and peace and joy. I have been asking Him for a transformation in my life, a change of heart and I feel He is doing that. He has been really working on me this lately. One thing He is showing me is that I need to rely on Him more than I have been on Garrett. These past couple years with everything that happened, I started to rely on Garrett for everything. Now God is telling me to rely on Him more and trusting Him.
There were a couple days before this that I sat down and said "ok God, If I'm being honest, I really don't want to read my bible and I don't want to pray but I'm going to do it anyway because I know that's what I'm supposed to do". Both times I did that and what I read turned out to be just what I needed. It just goes to show when your obedient, even when you don't feel like it, He will bless you. The times I didn't want to pray were the days when I truly poured out my heart to Him.
Garrett and I watched the Passion of the Christ. I had seen it many times, but this time was different. I could not stop thanking Him for what He did on that Cross for me. I still thank Him many times each day. I am really falling in Love for the first time with my Savior and there is no greater feeling.
God has really blessed and taken care of our family. I mean we are 25yrs old and we are debt free!! We finally have no more doctor bills to pay. What a relief! I love looking back and seeing how God's plan has unfolded in our lives. When you put your faith and trust in God He will bless you. Garrett is the perfect example I think of putting your trust in God. Trusting and not worrying about whats on the road ahead of you. Even when things looked impossible Garrett still trusted that God would come through and He always did. I thank Garrett for always putting his faith and trust in God. He's been a good example for me to do the same. Again, when your obedient, you will be blessed. What an AWESOME God we serve!!! Oh and my ministry was approved with the deacons. :) please pray for this ministry.
Now that I know I can live without TV, its not on very much during the day. I have made some new good habits. :)
She gives kisses all the time, sometimes I don't even have to ask for them :)
always gotta be in the middle of it all......
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