INTRODUCING................

Brady Dean Crowley

Brady arrived 2 weeks early. On December 7th @ 1:15pm. He weighed in at 7lbs 1oz, and was 20.5inches long.


I will post his birth story soon. He had a rough start, but he is doing fabulous. Could he be any cuter?! I don't think so.

36 weeks! AAAH, can you say GINORMOUS?!?!

Oh, my goodness I have grown so much since my last pregnancy post. What happened???? Oh I know... I am now 9 months pregnant. Oh, how the time has flown by. I saw my doctor today and she's pretty sure this guy is going to be BIG. She said my tummy felt like all baby. That he is completely taking up every bit of room in there. I was also told that I am dilated to a 1. Not much but, atleast we're making progress! I have been having a few contractions these last couple days. Nothing constant, but definitely REAL contractions not just the Braxton Hicks I've been experiencing. I can't even tell you how excited I am for this little guy to get here. Not too much longer!

Ok i just did like 4 posts. Sorry if they don't make alot of sense, I tried to hurry and whip them out.

32 weeks!

Wow, I cannot believe that I am 8 months already. The time has gone by so fast. I am getting so excited for this little man. I have still been feeling great. Just the usual pregnant aches and pains, but other than that great. I'm still craving Ice water all the time. At my last doctors appt. My measurements were right on with what I'm supposed to be 32cm. So he's finally settling into my pelvis. This kid moves so much it's unbelievable and he's so strong, his kicks and punches hurt. I can feel alot of movement towards my back and tailbone it's really strange. He hasn't given me stretch marks, heartburn or indigestion yet. Which is awesome, but I didn't get any of that with my other two either, so I may not get it at all. I have already begun nesting which I kinda go thru the whole time, but lately I've been a little insane, at least that's what Eric thinks. I wake up in the middle of the night having such an urge to clean something, and then I can't go back to sleep. It's usually something totally random too. I feel like I still have so much I need to do before he gets here. I'm not worried about it tho, I am just really enjoying being pregnant.

Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Carving

On Friday we went to the Pumpkin patch with Kenden and Tates school. They got to go on a tractor pulled hay ride, pick out a pumpkin, have popcorn, ice cream, and apple cider. The pumpkin patch we went to is pretty small, but its so cute and they have a fun little hay maze for the kids and a few animals which my boys just loved.






We carved our pumpkins that weekend. Well Eric and I did most the carving. It's quite funny with all the nasty things the boys touch and play with snails, worms, snakes, whatever. They would not stick their hands in the pumpkins and pull out the seeds and stuff. Kenden kept saying that he was NOT touching the pumpkin slime. Such weirdos. Kenden told Eric that and it's a direct quote "Dad you have some super impressive pumpkin carving skills" lol! That kid cracks me up.

Poor Kenden

The Sunday evening following Sunriver. Kenden and Tate were in the bath, all of a sudden Kenden wanted to get out cause he was cold, this is super abnormal for Kenden to willingly get out of the bath. He usually fights it. He kept telling me he was really cold, then shortly he started running a fever. It kept going up and down, the highest I got it at was 102.5. Sunday night was rough, I didn't get much sleep. He started throwing up, and I couldn't get the tylenol to stay down. I called the pediatrician first thing in the morning, but couldn't get him in til 4:00 monday afternoon. I was a little hesitant to take him in cause Tate had the flu the week before. I took him in and they didn't do much for him. But I thought I better get Kenden checked out. Especially, with the H1N1 going around. Kenden slept practically the whole day monday and when we were at the docs I had to strip him down and put him in a gown, he also had to wear one of those stupid masks. He looked so pathetic. He kept dosing off on the table. After the doctor came in and examined him. She decided they would test him for the swine flu. We got him to take some motrin to try and get his fever down and they tried to get him to eat a popsicle. He normally loves popsicles, he took one lick and said "I really don't want that", I asked him what was wrong with it and he replied "It tastes like pee!" I couldn't help, but laugh. Here he was so sick and weak. And he tells me his popsicle tastes like pee. how does he even know what pee tastes like? lol! He ended up throwing up the motrin. The doctor came back and said he had tested positive for the swine. eeeek! I was so scared. She prescribed the Tamiflu, and told me that I should probably call my ob right away and have her put me on it too, even tho I had got the H1N1 flu shot a few days before. I could still get it. That night it got a little scary everytime I would wake Kenden up to drink a little water he would just stare at me like he had no idea who I was or what I was trying to say to him. I did get him to finally keep tylenol down and I had to use a syringe to give him water every 20 minutes. I think that he was in such a deep sleep that when I thought he was awake he really wasn't. By tuesday the kid was a completely different kid. He was doing so much better. By wednesday he was pratically 100% again. I have to say that I was expecting alot worse from this swine flu.
Here is a couple pics of Kenden Sunday evening when it all started.




And of course Tate wasn't feeling sick at all. Such a goof!



And by the way in case your wondering why my kids are never wearing clothes. It's because I can't keep them on them. They strip the second they step foot in our house. They are getting better by atleast putting on a shirt if company is over.

Sunriver

A couple weekends ago we went to Sunriver. Eric's whole family on his moms side was there except for his lil brother Trent and his sister in law Heather. It was a surprise for Erics stepdad 60th birthday. It was so great seeing everyone. The boys love seeing their cousins. Tate is especially in love with his cousin Kelsey. It's so nice that he loves her so much cause I didn't have to worry about him and constantly check on him. I knew wherever kelsey was I was sure to find Tate. We were a little dissapointed with the little shopping center there. Almost all the stores were closed, it was kindof sad. We did alot of visiting, playing card and board games, eating good food, just had a really great time.


All the Beam/Crowley cousins on Erics moms side, except for 2, Taylor and Drew. They had to leave early, because Drew got sick.



Of course, in one of the stores Kenden found something he wanted, it was a 4D frog puzzle. He named him Sedrick.




Tate and "his Kelsey"





Tate and Kenden playing GO FISH! Kenden loves him some apples.


Eric being so handsome.

I added some new conversations with the boys to my sidebar. They are kinda funny. You should read them.

randoms

I haven't done a non Pregnancy/baby post in awhile, and I can't say I'm not gonna mention it in this one. We have had alot of things going on, too much for me to write all down. So I thought I would just do a couple pictures of my boys.

Now this is real gross. The boys went on a snail hunt the other day. they spent a great deal of time in the garden beds finding these slimy nastys. EW! can someone please tell my husband we need snail bait.



Oh, goodness here is the lil Patchness. He WAS outside playing, I was in the back of the house when I heard the water turn on. I rush into the kitchen, and see this...

Of course I was so irritated. When I asked him what the heck he was doing. He replied very nonchalantly "I'm just washin myself" I said Why? He looks at me like I'm a complete idiot and says "Look at me mom!!!! I'm dirty." He's so funny.

Kenden is in love with his baby brother. He always has a hug for him.


These last few are of the boys on their first day of school! I cannot even express how excited I am that they both are in school now. They go Mon, Wed, and Fri. From 8:30 to 12:30. I LOVE preschool!!!! Tate was so excited that he is a big boy and gets to go with Kenden. They have been coming home telling me everything they learn. I am so happy with this choice of school, they learn so much everyday and the things that they are remembering is amazing. It's the same one Kenden was at last year. I just love it more and more.

Baby has a name

The baby now has a name. This was a hard decision we had so many. So what we did was I wrote 3 names down, Eric wrote 3 names down, I picked my fav out of Erics 3, and he did the same out of mine. Then we wrote the 2 on separate pieces of paper threw them on the floor and told Tate to pick one up. Kenden was having a cow so we did it again and let him pick too. He happened to pick the same as Tate, (Tates pick would of been the winner either way) When we named Tate we did the same thing, at the hospital wrote 3 names down on napkins threw them on the floor and let Kenden pick.

My name won, I really really liked the other name it's been in the running since I was pregnant with Kenden, and one of the only reasons we didn't use it right away is because I don't want my kid to have the same name as a bunch of other kids his age. Just this last couple months I was hearing of more and more little baby boys being named that name. The name he's gonna have isn't too unique, but I haven't heard of any babies being named it. So, the name we didn't use is Easton. Baby Boy's name will be............Brady. Brady Dean Crowley.

Dean is my dad's middle name, and my Great Aunt Hannah named my father, I obvisouly was named after her. She passed away a couple years ago and I miss her very much. Anyway, that's where Dean came from.

What do people think? Is it a cute name? I mean tough and manly? lol! Someone told me they thought it sounded redneckish :( I don't think so, and not that we'd change it if people don't like it. Just wanted to know what you all thought!

Baby Face

I went in this morning for another ultrasound. This time I gotta see his sweet face. It's just amazing to me, technology!!! He looks like his brothers. He weighs 1lb 15oz. They have moved my due date up 2 weeks, so I am now 26 weeks instead of 24. I am still measuring huge. 29cm, that's 5cm in 4 weeks. I guess he's just way high.

I have been feeling really good, other than a little swelling going on. Just this last week, i have been doing too much and not drinking my water like I have been. I painted the baby room. And we just got back from Klamath (need to post about that) where I didn't get to relax very much. Results of it = fat feet and hands.

I forgot to mention in my last post. Some exciting news. My sister Leslie is expecting too. And I don't know if I mentioned my sister inlaw is too. She is due like 5 days after my original due date. And Leslie is due around april/may. My parents are gonna have 3 NEW grandbabies in a few months of eachother. Kinda crazy, but really exciting!!! Leslie is so funny, she already has the names picked out, for a girl and a boy. And she just found out! And my brother J.J. and his wife Mary are having another little girl and they are naming her Eliza Jean (not sure of the way there gonna spell it). It's wierd how easy it is for some people to name their child, but others, like me don't have a clue.

was 22 weeks now maybe 24 or 26! don't know.

It kindof sucks not knowing exactly how far along I am now. I'm 2-4 weeks further than what I thought. I will find out for sure at my next appt. on the 14th of Sept. It is kinda nice knowing I am further along tho because I have felt a month bigger this whole time. Here are 2 pictures one is from yesterday and one is from today. I just thought it was wierd how different they look, probably the shirts.

Anyway, I have been feeling pretty good. The lil guy has been moving like mad. Apparantly, the right side of my belly is more comfortable cause that's where he likes to hang out, just like his brothers. Thank goodness he's not up in my ribs yet, I just remeber the other two sticking their rears up in my ribs, I'd have this huge bulge and it would hurt sooo bad. I actually had trouble breathing and I couldn't lift my right arm without it hurting super bad after i had Kenden.

We don't have a name for him yet. Our favorite boy name (the only one we can agree on) we had for Kenden and Tate and never used it, and now it's becoming popular, so I don't know if this one will get it or not. For now, his name is Happy Feet. That's the name Kenden gave him in the beginning.

Kenden and Tate are getting so excited, they constantly have hugs and kisses for the baby. And they think it's so cool that they can feel and see him kicking.

I have so much to do for this little guy, I'm getting a bit stressed it's going by way to fast. I'm really excited for his nursery to be done. I will put pictures up after it's all done. I could use the same bedding set as with my other two, but I'm getting a new one. Obviously we have to get a new crib too.
(remember what Tate did to it? here is a reminder.)

I just want to say, that I am so grateful and so blessed to be having another baby, and that he is healthy. Most people don't know what it took to get Eric to agree to let me have one more. So I am so thankful for this little guy. I know that I will love him just as much as I love my other children. Just as much as if he were a girl.

I am however, scared! Have you read my previous posts about Tate and Kenden? Ya, adding one more boy to that equation, is terrifying!

Well, I went to my ultrasound today. Found out the baby is healthy and is measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule. They couldn't see everything so we have to do another one in 4 weeks. And when the dr measured my stomache I measured 24 cm (which generally you measure what you are in weeks. I'm 20 weeks so i should be measuring around 20 cm). So most likely they will move my due date up. I was feeling so sick before my appt. So scared it was another boy. And it is... ANOTHER BOY! I'm just mortified, I don't know how i'm gonna handle 3 boys! I'm glad he's healthy, but I'm so sad that i'm not gonna ever have a little girl.

This is what Tate does when you tell him not to smile!


Here's that picture of Tate, being "Tate" about to give his mother a heart attack. You can't really see from the picture, but there is a train table below the dresser and that is what he would of landed on. Probably, the corner of it half on half off.


Oh, and I added something to my sidebar. Just some conversations with the boys. More coming soon!!!

Tater has been at it again!

Oh goodness, life has been quite busy with the little man. He's been acting insane. I can't blame it all on Tate tho, Kenden has been participating in these horrendous acts. Here are a few of the things they have been doing:
*Both boys snuck out of their beds late one night and dumped flower all over my kitchen, and in the fish tank. They also fed their goldfish the entire jar of fish food.
*Found Dads gasoline can(I know "bad daddy" for leaving that accessible) and started filling up their buckets and dumping them in the kiddie pool(That our dogs drink out of) til they decided it was taking to long to go back and forth with their buckets and just grabbed the whole can. That's when they got caught.
*When they were supposed to be napping they opened their bedroom window and started chucking toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pretty much anything they could lift, out it. Then jumped out themselves. Being super sneaking quiet in the meantime. I spot them running back and forth by our back sliding glass door. Tates naked, covered in poop. Pullup NOWHERE to be found, and the dog has poop smeared on his head.
*While they were in the shower they got into my super expensive shampoo and conditioner and started pouring down the drain.
*Snuck a brand new loaf of bread (seriously I had bought it like 3 hrs before) and took it into their playroom and shredded and smashed the whole loaf into the carpet.
*Stole a brand new box of laundry detergent (maybe 1hr old not even opened). Opened it, dumped, and smeared it onto the carpet in their room.
*Eric is a coffee drinker. Tate got into the cupboard and dumped Eric's can of Folgers all over the kitchen
*(Tate)Got into the freezer and got a frozen pink lemonade opened it, dumped it in a pitcher filled with water and found the correct lid and put it on. (this one was kind of cute)
*We find Tate no underwear standing on a little plastic table he set on his dresser, pulling stuffed animals out of an animal net and ripping the net off the ceiling. (I have a picture of this) lucky we came in cause right after we got the pic he fell, and Eric caught him. Thank goodness, he would have been hurt so bad. I was having nightmares about it that night.
*Tate climbed up on his dresser and got a marker off this high shelf and was completely green in a matter of seconds.

There is a million more stories like these ones. And I blame most of this on Tate cause I know he is the mastermind behind it all.




I haven't uploaded that pic yet, of tate on the dresser. As soon as i do, I'll put it on here.

16 week Checkup

I went to my 16 week checkup today! Everything is still looking good.
I have been feeling great. Still really tired all the time, but some of my energy is returning. I have been feeling baby move a little.
Does anyone else just crave ice water. I cannot drink enough water. I don't remember wanting water this bad before.
Anyway, things are going good. Just getting big!

Giveaway

Head on over to Sumo's sweet stuff and check out her Pretty in pink giveaway! Some really super cute stuff here.

I guess I don't know how to link stuff. So Sorry!

Welcome Baby Jovi!

I Just wanted to say Congratulations to my dear cousin Jackie and her awesome husband Ben. After being a week late, their sweet baby girl finally arrived yesterday(6/29/09). Weighing in at 8lbs 4oz and 21 inches long. They named her Jovi Jane Atkinson! I think she's just beautiful, but how could she not be with parents like hers! Ben and Jackie your going to make wonderful parents!

Tates 3yr checkup

It went well! got in, got out!
Tate's STATS: Height- 39" (80-85 Percentile) Weight- 37.6 lbs (90 percentile)
Tate is a normal, healthy, 3yr old!

12 weeks and 3 days

I had my first Dr. appointment today. I have been waiting for so long. I made my apt when I first found out I was prego, at 3 wks. They didn't want to see me til I was 12 wks I saw the nurse 3 wks ago, I just had a bunch of blood drawn and they gave me my due date, and whatever! So this time I got the exam and got to hear baby's heartbeat. I was really looking forward to hearing the heartbeat and whether or not it was high or low. They say a higher heartbeat for a girl and lower for a boy. I know this isn't always correct. Especially, since I have a friend that's pregnant and her baby's heartbeat was high and she found out she is having a boy. I just wanted something to go off of since I still have 8 wks til I find out. Of course, I didn't get anything. Heartbeat was in the 150's she didn't tell me if it was higher 150's or lower 150's. Aah! I just want to know!!! I am thankful that baby sounds good tho.
Just a lil bit of how I have been feeling. Pretty good! I have been sicker this time I feel like then the other 2, but I still can't call it sick. I just feel a lil nauseous if I don't eat breakfast right away, and if I take my vitamins on an empty stomach. I haven't thrown up at all tho. I definitely feel bigger this time. They say the more pregnancies you have the faster you show, blah blah blah. I don't know, but my belly is definitely large.
Anyways, that's all I guess. I'll put up a picture soon!

I love my Cricut

It was my birthday on sunday the 7th. Eric got me the Cricut Expression(the big one). I am so excited! Just wanted to say thankyou babe, I love it, love it, love it.