Trying to catch up

I am trying to catch up on the last 5 months. I am not sure where to start, but I will do my best.

Month 1- Alvin is one month. He has had a little bit of jaundice, but it went away. He was not gaining the weight he needed, so they were having me wake him up every hour to feed him. His regular pediatrician was on maternity leave, so we were seeing a different doctor, and that who said to wake him up every 2 hours. I was breastfeeding at the time, and she said to just feed him 5 minutes on each breast, and then give him 2 ounces of formula. He started to gain the weight at that was really good to know. Also my mother came to visit for a week(the week after Alvin was born). Adam had to go back to work, and that was hard on both of us, but it was only until his training was over, and then he could work from home again, and I so could not wait.

Month 2- Alvin had his 2 month shots. They stung a little bit, but he did really well. He was starting to gain the weight, and we were happy. We have been having issues, but we were just taking it day by day. We had a visit by CPS, because Alvin was not gaining the weight, and that was heartbreaking. That was a challenge for us, because we did not know how to handle it. We had a lot of support from my in laws, and my mom too.

Month 3- Got a notice from our landlord that they were raising our rent, and we decided that it was to high, so we were not going to renew our contract. Were were going to try to buy a house, but our credit was not high enough, so we had no other choice but to move in with my in laws. They have been a real good help during this time. We had people help us move, and had to put the rest of our stuff in storage until we can afford our own place. During this time we were finding out the my grandma Z was not doing very well, and that was very stressful on  me too, because she has not had the chance to meet Alvin.

Month 4- Alvin is know at 15 pounds, and is doing really good. He got his shots, and he did very well again. The doctor was talking to us about starting him on food, but very slowly. This was a really tough month, because on Christmas my Grandma Z passed away, so Alvin, Adam, and myself flew to Las Vegas, and drove with my mom to California to the funeral. It was really hard to say goodbye to her, but we knew she was in the right place. We spent about 4 days there. The best part was that all my siblings were there. It has been 8 years since we have all been together. We also found out during that time that my dad had cancer called Adnoid Cystic Carsanoma(sorry about the spelling). It was nice to be around everyone, and also good that Alvin got to meet everyone. He is blessed to have a family that loves him, and supports us.

Month 5- I hope I have filled in everything, but I am sure I am missing things. Well Alvin is 5 months(on the 3rd). We have started him on rice cereal, and he did really good the first night, but I am thinking he is not liking the bland taste, but he will have to deal with it for know. He is starting to move more. We are trying to get him to roll over on his stomach. We put him on his stomach, but he goes right on his back. He is starting to get a personality, and laughs at everyone. We are doing good living with my in laws. It is a tight space, but also nice to have their support while we try to safe to move out. It has been a struggle, but we are starting to be more assertive in saving our money. Our apartment complex has been giving us problems, but we are doing what we can with them. My dad has started radiation and so far so good, but it is only the beginning. Adam is working 4  10 hour days, and that is hard, because it is slow at some points, but he is a hard worker. Sometimes I get bored when he is working, but it is nice to have company. So that is what has happened in the past 5 months. I can just say that I am really blessed. I have a family that loves me, and watching my son do little things give me great joy, and to see him smile at me just lights me up.

I will try to do better, but I just need reminders sometimes. I hope you have enjoyed reading.
The Johnson's

You have arrived

It all began on September 2nd when your daddy and I went to grandma Heidi's house. I was so uncomfortable the night before that we ended up going to the hospital, and the only thing they saw was that I was not contracting, so of course they sent me home, and told me to call the doctors office. The next morning I called the nurse and she told me to just take it easy, but I was so uncomfortable that when we went to grandma Heidi's house I sat in the Jetted tub to help me relax, and it helped a little bit, and after she saw that I was still uncomfortable so she told your daddy and I to go for a walk. We walked to Arby's which is about 1 mile from the house. I was able to walk there, but could barely walk back, so uncle Nathan had to pick us up and take us back to the house. Your daddy and I had an idea of just going to hospital and walking the hallways to see if we can get things moving faster. Hey we figured everything was there. Good food, Labor and Delivery, and couches to sit on. We were walking the hallways, and I could barely walk one hallway before sitting down. Your daddy asked me if I wanted to go to Labor and Delivery to see if anything was happening, and so I said yes. It was Labor Day weekend so they were really busy, but they put in an actual room. The nurse came in and put me on monitors, and while she was there she could only see that maybe my uterus was irritated, but then I told her that I was having high blood pressure, so she put me on the cuff that went off every 10-15 minutes, and as she was looking  it was really high, so before she left she filled out the board as if we were staying. Well the next nurse that came in put on my wrist band, and had my blood drawn, so I knew something was going on. She then came in with daddy's wrist band, so I knew it was happening. She brought in 2 bags. 1. was potocin, and the other just fluid for dehydration. She pumped the potocin like 2 times, and by the 3rd time I need the epideral. Once I got the epideral it felt better, and that was about 10pm or 11. I was hoping to sleep but could not, so I just watched the monitor. Your daddy was sleeping on the couch.At one point the nurse came in and had me put on oxygen, because your heart rate was going down, and during that time I was a little concerned, so I started singing hymns to you, and once I stared I relaxed, and fell asleep for awhile, and before I knew the nurse came in and asked if I was ready to push, so I started to push at 4:30am on the 3rd, and by 5:32am you were in my arms, and how wonderful it was to finally hold you in my arms. Your grandma Heidi was there as support, and it was good to have her.

We love you Alvin, and glad you are here, and apart of our family
Love, Mommy and Daddy

What has been going on!!!

To my son who will be here soon,

It has been such along time since my last post to you. I am know about 37 weeks, and I am in the clear to have you. It is hard being a first time mommy, because I am learning what to expect. I am not sure when you will arrive, but I sure can't wait. I am so uncomfortable that I take a bath every night just to relax. Your daddy has new hours at work. He gets up early, and gets home at 2pm, so that is nice. He gets to have Sunday off, so we have that time together. I am seeing the doctor every week, and he says you are growing just fine. I have had 2 baby showers, and so far have everything that I need, but the only thing is a stroller, but we have money to use to get one, so we will get one. You like to poke me during church. It is funny because I can see a big bump on my tummy, and it is either your foot, knee ,and butt. When I push on it it moves like you don't like me touching you. It is fun though. I am grateful that we get to meet you soon. I already love you, and so can't wait to hold you in my arms.

Love your mommy and daddy

Our little boy

So today I saw the doctor, and they checked my cervix, and everything was fine, so she said that I can do normal things again. Of course being on bed rest for 2 months makes it hard for me to want to do things. Yesterday there was a lot of pressure in my cervix, and I kept feeling a bump there, so I figured you were head down, and today confirmed it. There was a reason why I was going to the bathroom every hour last night, and can not get comfortable. I guess you are preparing for your arrival. I am thinking of stopping taking the pills to calm my uterus, because I feel that it is time that nature takes it course, and the doctor feels fine, so why not. I guess the count down begins my little one. We can't wait to see you.

Love you lots
Mommy and daddy

Alvin Lee

So you did it to me again. I was back in triage again. I had really bad cramps that would not go away. They were coming every 2-3 minutes for about 1 1/2 hours, so me and your daddy went to the hospital. We got there around 8am, and left around 10:30. Your dad is so funny, because he says at least it is on his day off, but he asks me if I could do a little later in the day, because he want to sleep in on his day off. Oh my little man I wonder when you will come. I get worried, because I am home alone I don't want any surprises when your daddy is off work. I am not going to the Larsen reunion, because of all the cramping and backache that I have been having, and that is okay, because in the end I think I need to be close to home in case something does happen. I read face book, and everyone is having a good time so far. The family stopped in St. George for the night, and left this morning to head to Preston. Your grandpa Campbell called, and said they plan on seeing me on Sunday afternoonish, so that will be fun. Your grandma Campbell saw your great-grandma Z and said she was very out of it. She was sleeping, and woke up to say hi, but she is under a lot of medication, and so she is very dazed and confused. Traveling in the RV is Grandpa Campbell, Cathy & Mark, Great-Grandpa, and Grandpa Z, Jodi, and Jenna, Max, and Codi, so it is a smaller group this year, but I am sure they are having fun with everything

Love your mommy, and daddy.

To my son

Today I have been exhausted. I feel you on my diaphram, because I can hardly breathe know. I have felt lower back ache, and feel that you are lower down. I am so grateful that you are still in, and everyday is a good day that you are in me. We can't wait to meet you little one. I look on face book and see all these moms having babies, and I can't wait to hold you, and smile, and say you are here after all the trouble you have giving me, but it will all be good at the end. I am know going on 32 weeks, and i am hoping to make it another 4-6, but it is all up to you, and when you want to come. I of course feel you moving like crazy, and today you had the hiccups. It was fun to see my belly go up and down.

Remember we love you lots
Your mommy and daddy

Busy day my boy

So today was a very busy day today. I am feeling better. We went to a family reunion out in Spanish Fork Utah. Let me tell you little one you sure do move a lot. I love to feel you roll around, and you usually start the action when I eat, or of course when I get ready to go to sleep. Your dad loves it too, because he will put his hand on my belly, and smile, when ever you roll around. There is another reunion that I want to go to, and I am going to ask the doctor if I can. It is your grandpa Campbell's reunion, and the fun part is traveling in an RV together, and talking about what has been going in our lives. There is one special person that I want to see, and that is your great grandma Z. I have not seen her in a long time, and she is getting older in her years. She is getting forgetful.

Remember we love you always and forever
Love Mommy and Daddy