I am amazed is to how fast 6 months has flown by!! Charlotte is now eating solid foods. We first started avocado and she loved it! After three days she did seem to have a little problem with pooping so the dr said to do a little prune juice until she popped normally again.
She is now on day 3 of peas and she is doing great. The first day she gagged and dry heaved so we only did a few bites. Now she is eating 4 ounces in one sitting. And she isn't spitting it out. Which helps me keep her white shirts white ;).
She has been sitting like a pro for quite sometime. She leans forward and has the desire to crawl but as she leans forward and falls on her belly and she HATES being on her belly. She never gets mad but she instantly rolls to her back and does a crunch like thing and tried to sit back up.
We have done no formula and I am feeling pretty proud that we have been able to avoid that. It also helps that I have a supportive husband who helps clean all my pumping supplies.
I have been searching for another job since before I got pregnant and have literally put out 27 resumes since October 2013. So to say I am discouraged would be a huge understatement. I've had 2 places want me in for an interview. The first I felt like it wouldn't be the right fit. It would be a 12 hour day away from my baby. The second I went and interviewed but walking out I knew I didn't get it.
The this last Monday work got really bad! I hit my limit and knew I wanted to be done with Maceys. So Charel and I decided that I would quit by August 1. So now we are in a time crunch. I have plans for more applications and hope one of them works.
Life seems a little tough right now but it is still so wonderful with my little family!!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Breast feeding
Wow, Breast feeding is an experience. Charel and I decided that we were going to only breast feed Charlotte. Our main reason, $$$
I work at a grocery store and my 2+ years working the front end I don't recall moms BUYING formula. What I do recall is moms having to use WIC because those damn formulas are so damn expensive. I applaud WIC for allowing formula to be an allowed item.
Now, I don't judge those who can't or chose not to breast feed. Your boobs, your rules. For us though we knew that financially we had to stick with it.
Day one at the hospital and Charlotte latched like a pro but holy crap it was like someone sawing of my nipple. Don't get me wrong it was such a beautiful experience that I loved having with my baby who was not even an hour old.
Fast forward a few days. I'm a new mom trying to figure out this whole 'Mom' thing and her sleep schedule and feeding schedule while trying to maintain my sanity. ;) it was middle of the night and I was breast feeding and my nipples were nearly bleeding. Luckily I did get some awesome cream that helped keep me from bleeding but feeding my beautiful daughter was painful. I walked into the kitchen with my crying baby thinking "I have some formula I got from Similac in the mail. Maybe I'll just feed her a few ounces just to start out. Well maybe I should just give up..." I stood in the kitchen looking at the cupboard with the devil on one shoulder and the angel on the other. Again, I'm not saying formula is bad. I don't want to start a riot. I just knew what I really wanted and I wanted to stick with breast feeding. So I tiredly walked away.
I sat rocking my feeding baby as I tried to ignore the stinging feeling. I pulled up Facebook and emailed my cousins wife, whom I might add that I met once a few months before. I had spent a little time with her but she helped me with the desire to have natural birth and I knew she was big on breast feeding.
To my surprise she was awake and emailed right back. I'd say for a good 20 min. We emailed back and forth about positions and ideas and she gave me the strength I needed.
The next morning, I packed the packages of formula and took them into town and offered them up to any mom who was in need. One of my friends needed them and I was happy to give them up.
Within a week of that I started noticing the pain was leaving. I no longer needed cream.
Now my baby is almost 3 months old (HOLY CRAP! Where did the time go?) and she is still exclusively breast fed. Her pediatrician is loving her growth and her double chin. I am glad I have supportive family. Especially those who don't get awkward when I feed my baby in their homes.
Thanks for listening to me ramble on.
I work at a grocery store and my 2+ years working the front end I don't recall moms BUYING formula. What I do recall is moms having to use WIC because those damn formulas are so damn expensive. I applaud WIC for allowing formula to be an allowed item.
Now, I don't judge those who can't or chose not to breast feed. Your boobs, your rules. For us though we knew that financially we had to stick with it.
Day one at the hospital and Charlotte latched like a pro but holy crap it was like someone sawing of my nipple. Don't get me wrong it was such a beautiful experience that I loved having with my baby who was not even an hour old.
I sat rocking my feeding baby as I tried to ignore the stinging feeling. I pulled up Facebook and emailed my cousins wife, whom I might add that I met once a few months before. I had spent a little time with her but she helped me with the desire to have natural birth and I knew she was big on breast feeding.
The next morning, I packed the packages of formula and took them into town and offered them up to any mom who was in need. One of my friends needed them and I was happy to give them up.
Within a week of that I started noticing the pain was leaving. I no longer needed cream.
Now my baby is almost 3 months old (HOLY CRAP! Where did the time go?) and she is still exclusively breast fed. Her pediatrician is loving her growth and her double chin. I am glad I have supportive family. Especially those who don't get awkward when I feed my baby in their homes.
Thanks for listening to me ramble on.
Charel's recognition.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Labor and Delivery
The birth of our baby is to this day the most special day of our lives together. Sometimes I look back on the labor part and want to relive it because it was so special. I know people think I'm crazy because who would want to go through that pain all over again but I would. My beautiful daughter is worth it and that pain is no where near the level of love I have for my daughter. So this blog is my favorite because I, in a way for to relive the best day of my life again.
December 7, 2013 I was working at Maceys during a big event and wasn't feeling to well. Finally after about 8 hours of work I called my sister Anissa and she suggested I go to the hospital. So I left work at 4:00, went home to pick up Charel and we got to Mountain West Medical Hospital here in Tooele by 4:30. The sweet nurse made me feel right at home and then checked my to see if my water broke. Technically it didn't 'break', but it was leaking towards the top and because of that I felt like I was peeing my panties all day. Haha!
So that was it, I was in LABOR! The day we waited for and the day I'd lay awake at night trying to imagine was FINALLY here.
My sister Annie showed up around six and we just hung out during contractions until about 930 my doctor came in and asked if I wanted her to break my water to speed up the process I figured why not because I was already in labor and breaking my water isn't that big of a deal. It felt like a warm waterfall gushing out. It was the weirdest thing ever. Within 10 minutes my contractions tripled in pain and duration. I walked around the labor and delivery area when I still could walk. Around midnight it got so bad I couldn't walk anymore so we started the shower and I sat naked in the shower with Charel holding the shower hose over me and Annie massaging my back during contractions. Around 1 o'clock I got out and laid on the bed. She had checked my progress around midnight and again at 2 o'clock and nothing had changed.
We then tried a different position where I was on my hands and knees and at this point if I was touched by anyone it hurt and if I wasn't such by anyone it hurt I couldn't find any comfortable position and my hypnobirthing process worked up until about 3:30 AM. Annie would read and Charel would tickle. I fairly enjoyed this process and will do it with the other births as well. From 12 to 4 AM my contractions were less than a minute apart so it was frustrating that I had not progressed in four hours.
They wanted to check my progress one more time so they asked if I could move from my knees to my back and I couldn't even move the contractions were happening so fast that just moving my arm hurt. They offered to help me and turn me. I couldn't have anyone touch me during my contractions let alone attempt to move me.
Then my bed that I was on broke it would not go back to being flat so they had to bring in another bed and because my contractions were so strong and so quick I couldn't move over so it took seven people including Charel and my sister Annie to lift me and move me to the other bed. By this time I have thrown up a few times.
I was in tears and crying and hysterical because I couldn't catch a break so I asked Charel if I could have the epidural he asked me if I was sure. He knew I was sure when I asked him to not make me ask anymore. I got the epidural around 430 it was not painful because the anesthesiologist was amazing. The nurse suggested I get some sleep. I slept here and there until about 630 The nurse came in and checked me and said it would not be much longer that I was progressed to 100% and to and nine. Funny thing is that I progressed BUT my contractions went to about 10 min apart so they gave me pitocin.
My doctor came in around 715-ish she talk to me about what we are going to do and how the pushing was going to be more beneficial they turned off the epidural around 740 we started pushing during the constructive contractions around 750 I didn't feel much during the contractions because the epidural was still in my system it didn't wear off until about 840. In between contractions we talked we giggled it was very calm. Every push I could feel her coming down and I even felt her head when she was about an inch from crowning. That was a very special moment for me. The hour of pushing happened so fast and she was out and on my chest by 8:50 AM. I insisted on skin to skin for the first hour and my memory is a little shaken but I believe I got 2+ hours before they took her to be bathed and for me to get up and taken care of.
December 8, 2013
Charlotte Victoria Allred was born at 8:50 AM. She weight 8 lbs 3oz and was 19.5 inches. She was perfect, miraculous, amazing, beautiful and so warm. Her eyes were the first thing I noticed and sure enough they are stunning to this day.
She found her way and latches very well from the beginning.
We were lucky enough to have Annie record the last part of labor and the reaction of Charel and myself. It's a special video we plan on keeping forever.
We love having Charlotte a part of our lives.
We also had such a great doctor. All through out my pregnancy she was super supportive and friendly. Plus she's a crack up. We are glad to have met her and have decided wed like to have her deliver all of our babies. She truly is such a great doctor.
December 7, 2013 I was working at Maceys during a big event and wasn't feeling to well. Finally after about 8 hours of work I called my sister Anissa and she suggested I go to the hospital. So I left work at 4:00, went home to pick up Charel and we got to Mountain West Medical Hospital here in Tooele by 4:30. The sweet nurse made me feel right at home and then checked my to see if my water broke. Technically it didn't 'break', but it was leaking towards the top and because of that I felt like I was peeing my panties all day. Haha!
So that was it, I was in LABOR! The day we waited for and the day I'd lay awake at night trying to imagine was FINALLY here.
They wanted to check my progress one more time so they asked if I could move from my knees to my back and I couldn't even move the contractions were happening so fast that just moving my arm hurt. They offered to help me and turn me. I couldn't have anyone touch me during my contractions let alone attempt to move me.
Then my bed that I was on broke it would not go back to being flat so they had to bring in another bed and because my contractions were so strong and so quick I couldn't move over so it took seven people including Charel and my sister Annie to lift me and move me to the other bed. By this time I have thrown up a few times.
My doctor came in around 715-ish she talk to me about what we are going to do and how the pushing was going to be more beneficial they turned off the epidural around 740 we started pushing during the constructive contractions around 750 I didn't feel much during the contractions because the epidural was still in my system it didn't wear off until about 840. In between contractions we talked we giggled it was very calm. Every push I could feel her coming down and I even felt her head when she was about an inch from crowning. That was a very special moment for me. The hour of pushing happened so fast and she was out and on my chest by 8:50 AM. I insisted on skin to skin for the first hour and my memory is a little shaken but I believe I got 2+ hours before they took her to be bathed and for me to get up and taken care of.
Charlotte Victoria Allred was born at 8:50 AM. She weight 8 lbs 3oz and was 19.5 inches. She was perfect, miraculous, amazing, beautiful and so warm. Her eyes were the first thing I noticed and sure enough they are stunning to this day.
She found her way and latches very well from the beginning.
We were lucky enough to have Annie record the last part of labor and the reaction of Charel and myself. It's a special video we plan on keeping forever.
We love having Charlotte a part of our lives.
We also had such a great doctor. All through out my pregnancy she was super supportive and friendly. Plus she's a crack up. We are glad to have met her and have decided wed like to have her deliver all of our babies. She truly is such a great doctor.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
All about the pregnancy of 2013!
The birth of our little Charly was in one word miraculous, but so was the pregnancy.
Our story starts New Years Eve 2012. We are over and Annie's and Travis' home. We decided that we would no longer be on birth control and instead use other forms of birth control.
Fast forward to March 3, we were driving from Nancy's home and decided that we were ready to start trying for a family.
That entire month I kept noticing some changes with my skin, hair, and body so of course I was thinking " I'm pregnant!!" On March 25 I decided to take a test because I had a dentist appointment and couldn't do The laughing gas if I was pregnant. I was dumb and took it at work during my lunch break. Sadly, it was negative. All I wanted to do was go home and wallow in my emotions.
On March 30 we went dinner with the whole family in Salt Lake. During dinner I was certain I had started my period. I was currently 6 days late. Anissa and I drove up to her house and Shane and Charel drove behind us. On the way I told Anissa about the last month and she said to take a test. I told her that my heart couldn't handle another negative. Needless to say I took a test at her house and like she suggested to pee on it the whole time, not just for 5 seconds. I refused to look and it and proceeded to wash my hands. I took a peek and noticed a pink line, told myself it was nothing and walked out. Anissa asked what it said and I told her I wasn't going to look. She walked in and took one look at it and looked at me with THAT look and I knew. "I was going to have a BABY!! " I started crying and ended up on the floor. Haha! She went and grabbed Charel who was outside talking with Shane. He came in and just held my emotional bum! We were in shock!!
Then we went to go tell Annie because I couldn't keep it in.
The next day we announced it to all of the family and then the day after was April Fools Day. We thought either we wait till Mothers Day or tell people on April Fools. So we told people on April fools. ;)
The first few weeks went really quick! Then came the month to find out the gender. Man those 10 says dragged!
July 10, 2013 I officially felt our little Sea monkey move. I has small movements in the week before but this was undeniable.
July 11, 2013 we found out we were having a GIRL. It was so exciting! We knew Charlotte Victoria would be our little miracle!
The last part of the pregnancy went a little slower which was fine. We had the showers thrown by all of my wonderful friends and family. We got her clothes put in her closet and bedroom set up.
My due date was December 5 but everyone kept telling me that I was going to deliver early.
Don't, I repeat, DONT ever tell a pregnant woman she will deliver early. Messes with her brain. Only my friend and co worker Shannon said is go late. Her reasons were because December 6 & 7 were the busiest days because of the Holiday Food Festival. She said I could go into labor on the 7 in the afternoon.
December 7 I went to work with some back pain but I expected to have some because I did an 11 hour shift the day before.
Faylynn who was helping me with the Event kept telling me I was in labor. I didn't think so, but oddly I kept wetting my pants. I thought 'jeez Tiane how old are you. Stop peeing yourself' haha! I needed to get some food but nothing, NOTHING sounded good. I grabbed some celery but one bite I was done. I called Anissa and told her what was going on, she suggested to go to the hospital.
I told Shannon, I was in tears because my nerves were going crazy!! I drove home and got Charel. We drove to the hospital and the nurse checked me as said that my water was leaking towards the top and that's why I was 'peeing' my undies all day. We had already called Annie, she was going to be there for the labor.
I will write about labor and Delivery in the next blog, that is my favorite part and want to make sure I get all the memorable details written.
Our story starts New Years Eve 2012. We are over and Annie's and Travis' home. We decided that we would no longer be on birth control and instead use other forms of birth control.
Fast forward to March 3, we were driving from Nancy's home and decided that we were ready to start trying for a family.
That entire month I kept noticing some changes with my skin, hair, and body so of course I was thinking " I'm pregnant!!" On March 25 I decided to take a test because I had a dentist appointment and couldn't do The laughing gas if I was pregnant. I was dumb and took it at work during my lunch break. Sadly, it was negative. All I wanted to do was go home and wallow in my emotions.
On March 30 we went dinner with the whole family in Salt Lake. During dinner I was certain I had started my period. I was currently 6 days late. Anissa and I drove up to her house and Shane and Charel drove behind us. On the way I told Anissa about the last month and she said to take a test. I told her that my heart couldn't handle another negative. Needless to say I took a test at her house and like she suggested to pee on it the whole time, not just for 5 seconds. I refused to look and it and proceeded to wash my hands. I took a peek and noticed a pink line, told myself it was nothing and walked out. Anissa asked what it said and I told her I wasn't going to look. She walked in and took one look at it and looked at me with THAT look and I knew. "I was going to have a BABY!! " I started crying and ended up on the floor. Haha! She went and grabbed Charel who was outside talking with Shane. He came in and just held my emotional bum! We were in shock!!
Then we went to go tell Annie because I couldn't keep it in.
The next day we announced it to all of the family and then the day after was April Fools Day. We thought either we wait till Mothers Day or tell people on April Fools. So we told people on April fools. ;)
The first few weeks went really quick! Then came the month to find out the gender. Man those 10 says dragged!
July 10, 2013 I officially felt our little Sea monkey move. I has small movements in the week before but this was undeniable.
July 11, 2013 we found out we were having a GIRL. It was so exciting! We knew Charlotte Victoria would be our little miracle!
The last part of the pregnancy went a little slower which was fine. We had the showers thrown by all of my wonderful friends and family. We got her clothes put in her closet and bedroom set up.
My due date was December 5 but everyone kept telling me that I was going to deliver early.
Don't, I repeat, DONT ever tell a pregnant woman she will deliver early. Messes with her brain. Only my friend and co worker Shannon said is go late. Her reasons were because December 6 & 7 were the busiest days because of the Holiday Food Festival. She said I could go into labor on the 7 in the afternoon.
December 7 I went to work with some back pain but I expected to have some because I did an 11 hour shift the day before.
Faylynn who was helping me with the Event kept telling me I was in labor. I didn't think so, but oddly I kept wetting my pants. I thought 'jeez Tiane how old are you. Stop peeing yourself' haha! I needed to get some food but nothing, NOTHING sounded good. I grabbed some celery but one bite I was done. I called Anissa and told her what was going on, she suggested to go to the hospital.
I told Shannon, I was in tears because my nerves were going crazy!! I drove home and got Charel. We drove to the hospital and the nurse checked me as said that my water was leaking towards the top and that's why I was 'peeing' my undies all day. We had already called Annie, she was going to be there for the labor.
I will write about labor and Delivery in the next blog, that is my favorite part and want to make sure I get all the memorable details written.
Time to play catch up
Well it's been years since I've been on and many important things have happened. Charel and I were sealed July 12, 2011 in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. July 14, 2011 my Grandma passed away, luckily the day before I was able to spend sometime with her. It was a special day. We bought our home in May 2012 in Tooele Ut. It's small but cute rambler. April 1, 2013 we told the world we were expecting a baby. July 11, 2013 we found out it was a girl. December 8, 2013 (40 weeks and 3 days) we were blessed with Charlotte Victoria Allred. Our post will mostly consist of her. We are madly in love!! She has been such a great baby!!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Worst Fear Comes True
Since we've moved in we have had a few visits from maintanience to fix a few items. On Saturday March 26, I was scheduled to work the 8-4 shift. Charel left for work around 6:30 am and I got up about 7:00. Like every other morning I showered first. Something did not feel right. It was the shortest shower in history! I got out and usually dry my hair before I get dressed but I had a bad feeling so I decided to dress.
I brushed my hair, opened the back door to air the apartment from diesel fuel smell and ate. I proceeded to my bedroom to dry my hair. I was just about done when I heard my blinds moving. I thought we were in for another storm and went to close them. That's when I saw the guy in my apartment. I thought he was maintanience and asked what he was doing here. He fumbled for words. I got angry and yelled you can't be in here without my permission. I then said get the F out as I pointed to the door. He took off.
Then it hit me. He had to unlock the FRONT door to get out of my apartment!! I instantly called Charel who rushd home. I called out apartments Courtesy Officer twice with no help! Finally I called Sandy police who sent a cop out. They couldn't find the man. Nor would they do a finger print check because they don't know the intent of the intruder.
I was crying all Sat and most of Sunday. I no longer feel safe anywhere. I hate that feeling!!
I brushed my hair, opened the back door to air the apartment from diesel fuel smell and ate. I proceeded to my bedroom to dry my hair. I was just about done when I heard my blinds moving. I thought we were in for another storm and went to close them. That's when I saw the guy in my apartment. I thought he was maintanience and asked what he was doing here. He fumbled for words. I got angry and yelled you can't be in here without my permission. I then said get the F out as I pointed to the door. He took off.
Then it hit me. He had to unlock the FRONT door to get out of my apartment!! I instantly called Charel who rushd home. I called out apartments Courtesy Officer twice with no help! Finally I called Sandy police who sent a cop out. They couldn't find the man. Nor would they do a finger print check because they don't know the intent of the intruder.
I was crying all Sat and most of Sunday. I no longer feel safe anywhere. I hate that feeling!!
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