He's Here!

Austin Mac Page

7 lbs 3 oz

18 1/2 in long

Born at 6:02 PM

39 Weeks

Well, I finally made it!  I am 39 weeks today and headed to the hospital tomorrow to have this little baby boy!  Here's our last week picture!

Random

As I was going through the pictures on the camera, I came across these two pictures.  Tanner decided to put on Mason's coat and he was just so cute that we had to take a picture.

And then since we have had so much snow and extremely cold weather, we have had some massive icicles on our house.  I had Mason stand by one so you can tell just how big it got.  And then it fell down the next day.

And now I'm all caught up and this baby can come!  I am 38 1/2 weeks and we are scheduled to have this baby on Monday....as long as I don't go into labor before then.  On Monday, they will take us into the OR, be ready to do a C-section, and then attempt to turn the baby.  If the baby turns, they will induce labor and we will go ahead with a regular delivery as long as the baby is okay.  If the baby doesn't turn or there are any complications, they will do the C-section.  So, we are preparing for both and hoping that we can avoid a C-section.  If I happen to go into labor before then, they will have to do a C-section.  They will not be able to attempt to turn the baby if I am in labor and the uterus is contracting.  Other than that, I am taking it easy this week and just relaxing.  I have to teach Young Women's on Sunday and I know the other leaders are hoping I am there!  And I am too!

37 Weeks

I'm 37 weeks pregnant and headed to Maternal Fetal Medicine at the hospital to attempt to turn this baby today.  I had to be fasting for 8 hours in case they had to take the baby via C-section today.  That was probably the hardest part!  My mom and Trent came down to watch the boys so Montana could come with me.  We started with an ultrasound.  During this ultrasound, the doctor saw the umbilical cord on the right side of the neck, the left side of the neck, and across the back of the neck.  He couldn't get a view of the front of the neck due to the way the baby is laying.  He basically concluded that we would not be able to turn the baby due to the cord.  It could be wrapped completely around the baby's neck or just draped but he wasn't going to take any chances.  So, he had us do a non-stress test (NST) to make sure the baby was okay.  Everything was normal during the NST and we got sent on our way!  And I was able to eat!  The doctor wants me to have weekly NSTs and follow up with my doctors.  We will most likely come back at 39 weeks to attempt to turn again and deliver on the same day.  Such an adventure!

36 Weeks

 This is me at 36 weeks pregnant.  We just found out this baby is breech!  They will attempt to turn him at 37 weeks to avoid a C-section.

34 Weeks

I am 34 weeks and can't believe that some time in the next 6 weeks, we will have another little one in the house. I am starting to get uncomfortable....migraines, back pain, Braxton Hicks, etc. I can definitely tell I'm at the end. The clothes are washed and hung, waiting for this little one to arrive. We just need a few more items and we will be completely ready!

Doctor's Appointments

We've had a few of these this month. Mason and I headed off to the dentist at the beginning of the month for cleanings. Almost everything looked good. I have a small cavity but we are waiting until after the baby is born to fix it. And Mason needs his 6 year molars sealed. Then Dr. Dave proceeded to tell me that Mason needed to be seen by the orthodontist since his bottom teeth stick out over his top teeth on one side in the back of his mouth. So, we scheduled that appointment....

Montana needed to have a follow up with the orthodontist so we decided to take both of them at the same time. Montana's teeth looked really good and he doesn't go back for 6 months! Mason had his consultation done. They decided that he needs an expander on the roof of his mouth to push the teeth out so they are even with the bottom teeth. They also want to brace his four front teeth together so the expander doesn't push them apart. This will also create a little more space for Mason's adult teeth to come in. The orthodontist wants to see Mason again in 6 months and see what his mouth is looking like then. At that point, we might start with the expander. Mason wasn't thrilled about it but he's okay with waiting 6 more months!

Peyton also had a cardiology appointment this month! They didn't do an ECHO so we were in and out in about an hour which is record time. They did an EKG which looked great. And then the Cardiologist talked to us. She said he is looking and sounding great. She said his heart almost sounds normal! We decided to slow down on his Lasix in hopes of one day being off of it completely. Since we are doing a slight med change, we will go back in 6 months and see how he is handling the change. We will also do an ECHO at that appointment. We are so blessed that Peyton is doing so well. He is such a joy to have around!

As for me, I am 31 weeks pregnant and my iron is low! My iron is always low when I'm pregnant so I just have to try to get more in me. All in all, I'm feeling good and hanging in there!

28 Weeks!

26 Weeks!

August Fun!

We had lots of little fun things planned in August. We had the Wall Family Reunion at Antelope Island. It was fun...so much fun that I don't have one single picture from it!

We went to Heart Camp! Mason was at the family reunion with my parents and siblings. The reunion was at the Great Basin National Park and the elevation was too high for Peyton to go. So, we sent Mason with my parents and stayed home with Peyton and Tanner. It was nice to only have the younger two at heart camp. We had tons of fun and met tons of new heart friends. And, of course, it was great to see all of our old heart friends too!

The next week was our last week before school started. So, we rested and relaxed. And Tanner drew all over my couches with dry erase marker. He's the first child I've had that has done that!

We took the kids to the Utah County Fair the weekend before school started. We looked at all the animals and then headed to the rodeo. It was way low key and super fun. We had front row seats and the boys really enjoyed watching everything.

Mason started 2nd grade on August 21. He wasn't way excited to go but he is enjoying himself. His teacher, Mr. Trotter, is an intern this year and I think that's a little bit harder on Mason. He seems to like his teacher. He had to change desks already since the boy he was sitting next to kept bugging him and talking to him so he couldn't pay attention. Now Mason tells me that he talks to the girl next to him because they are pretty good friends!

The traditional bus cake!

Peyton celebrated his 5th birthday! I can't believe that he is already 5. I feel like we just had him and just went through all of the surgeries and everything with him. And to think that he is now starting Kindergarten! He had a few friends over for cake and ice cream.

We got Peyton's 504 plan in place with the school so that he could start Kindergarten. His teacher and the principal are so good to work with us. His teacher this year is Mrs. Unufe - the same teacher Mason had. Peyton tested pretty low at the beginning of the year so we decided to put him in all day Kindergarten. He is doing okay but struggling a little bit with adjusting to being away from Mom for 6 hours a day! But, he LOVES to buy school lunch and eat lunch there so that's a positive!

We also had the opportunity to go to the Make A Wish Family Reunion. It is called the Rubber Ducky Derby and people sponsor ducks that race in the lazy river at a local pool. We got to play in the pool, see lots of super heroes, watch the ducks race, eat lunch, make crafts, and get balloon animals/things. Montana was sick so he wasn't able to join us. They even had the local news helicopter there and the boys got to watch it take off. It was a great day!

I had my ultrasound on the 27th of August. And we are having another BOY! I wasn't really surprised. I kept telling myself that it was gonna be a boy so I wouldn't be disappointed when it wasn't a girl. We are excited and now I just have to wait for him to make his appearance. He is starting to move a lot and I'm thinking the boys and Montana will be able to feel their brother/son in the next little bit. Here's a picture of me at 19 weeks!

And, for Labor Day, we decided to move the two older boys downstairs and make room upstairs for the baby. It was a long day but we got everything all moved! Now we just have to move Mason's and Peyton's clothes and move some stuff into the attic and we will be set!

We've been busy but hanging in there. It's nice to be back on the school schedule and feel like I can get the house cleaned and things taken care of!