Addison

So I'm behind in my blog. Ugh. Feeding a baby every 2-3 hours is hard. Can't even find time to get all my things done in a day. 

However, I am very thankful for our new life with Addison. We've been lacking lots of sleep, but surviving. She's such a joy to our lives. 

I love all the time I've been spending with my daughter these past six weeks. She's wonderful. :)

Outside Practice

We finally got to go outside today for practice. It was awesome! Finally some good practice. I'm happy for the nice weather. 

4 hours

Addie slept four hours last night. I'm sooooooo thankful for that much sleep in a row! ;) 

Lexi and Tori

Last night was rough. Addison did not want to sleep. Worse she screamed a lot. Not like her really... Worse, Mylo and Wyatt were sleeping in the spare room and when it was morning, they were up! So four and a half hours sleep it was and I was up making breakfast. 

Luckily at 11am, Alexis and Tori stopped by after chapel and helped me with lunch. Addison was not happy this morning either. She wanted to eat non- stop. Ahhh!!!

I'm so thankful Alexis and Tori were here to help me. They are awesome. I really appreciate them!!

Weekend

I'm thankful for Josh having the weekend off. Addison doesn't do well at night. It's rough. I'm glad that Josh is home to help me out. He's great! I appreciate the help on the weekends. 

Errands Alone

Running errands used to be so easy. Get up, shower, dress, and run out the door. Not anymore. Now there are all these baby things I have to do before I can even think of getting myself ready. :) 

Today Addison and I ran some errands. We went to the OB office and to the credit union. It was a time out together. Addie was quiet and peaceful all morning 

I am thankful that even though running errands isn't as fast as it used to be, I'm thankful I was able to get my errands done. 

Private Practice

So I have a slight obsessions with the show Private Practice. I loved watching the series the past few years, but now it's over. I have never been one to watch a series of something that wasn't just on weekly. However since I hadn't started Private Practice from the beginning of the series, I decided I want to watch up. I am now well into season three!! Currently, I am using the shows to keep me company during the nightly feedings. It's like escaping into another world as I am exhausted. It keeps my mind off the time I'm not sleeping. Slightly less painful too when distracted. 

I'm thankful and look forward to my early morning PrivatePractice world.  

Gifts

Today we were blessed with many gifts for Addison. It was so nice to think people are still thinking of us. 

I'm thankful for all the awesome gifts we have received. We are truly blessed with  all the nice people in our lives. 

Lazy Monday

Woke up feeling awful today. It was very difficult to get myself up to feed Addison. My fever was back and my head was killing me. However, what do you do? Josh had to go to work and I had to be a mom. :). Addison was pretty fussy today, but we survived. The human body is an amazing thing. It can't stand poking, prying, sucking, bleeding, and little to no sleep. It's amazing! 

Today I also got to watch the Tigers win their home opener!

I'm thankful for my lazy Monday at home with Addison. 

Sunday - ER Trip

Today I woke up at 530am with some sharp pains in my stomach. They continued all day all the way down to my lower abs. Each time they would come, I'd get hot and dizzy. It was awful. Had a fever too. I started to get a little nevous especially since I gave birth 14 days prior. Maybe an infection. 

Josh was awesome. He packed up everything we needed to go to the hospital. Things for the baby and me too. He was great! We ended up staying about four hours. It wasn't any fun for my already tore up body. But they needed to rule out everything. 

After an IV and ultra sounds and blood work, they came to the conclusion that I had the flu. I felt a little foolish, but was glad it wasn't anything inside of me causing an infection. :/

I'm thankful that Josh is so helpful and patient. He even made me sleep when we got home for a while. My fever was back. Ugh. I made it through the night though so I'm glad. I'm also thankful that Allegiance got me in and out of there in less than four hours. 

Dinner Deliveries

Tonight we were fortunate enough to have two dinner deliveries. The first was soup and goodies from the Raehtz's. They've always been nice to me and our family. Vickie messaged me to see what she could do for Trisha's family too! She made them the soup as well. It was very nice of both of them to come visit and bring the meals. 

Shortly after that my mom and larry called asking if they could bring us dinner. We of course, didn't argue and took up the offer. :) 

We are very thankful for the people who brought us meals. We are lucky to have such great friends and family. 

Thursday with Wyatt

I'm so happy that Wyatt was able to come to our house and stay the night. I'm thankful that Josh is so willing to help me too.  He helped Wyatt with dinner and playing some games. He's a great uncle. 

Wyatt said he loves coming to our house! Glad we were able to have him here. 

Lunch at Panera

Today Addison enjoyed her first trip to Panera!! :)

It was nice to get out of the house and it NOT being the doctors office. Phew! We had a fun lunch with the kids too. 

I'm thankful for my sister and friend Jess as they ventured out into town to have lunch. Also, Tara took some good pictures of baby Addison today. They are great!! 

Visit from the Scholten's

Today Addison and I had visitors. My dear friend Bethany and her two kids came all the the way from Holt to visit. Bethany is so awesome. She brought us a homemade dinner and snacks and dessert and a cute gift for Addison. I don't know how she finds the time to do it, but she does. Bethany has never seize to amaze me in the 11+ years I've known her. Annie is growing up so fast. She's in a pre-school class too. Max is fighting his way each day too. He continues to challenge Bethany in trying to find a cure for his nightly seizures. 

I'm so thankful for our visit today. I miss Bethany living right down the road too. 

Sunday

I was so happy that we got to go visit my sister Trisha and her family today. I had felt terrible since the night I have birth to Addison.  Trisha had to go back to the hospital and couldn't wait any longer for me to get done. She left hoping go see her new niece, but it didn't work out because Nick had to get back to work. She had to be with Eastyn. I felt horrible. Still feel horrible! 

I asked Josh Sunday if we could go out there. I'm so glad he understood and we took the drive to see them. I love my family more than anything else really. As soon as I saw Eastyn, I cried. I felt awful. He's so fragile. He let me hold him and sat in my lap for a long time. I wish they lived closer. Wyatt was jealous of Addison. Mylo was happy to see is and went outside to shoot guns with Josh. Emmie was just her cute self. Trisha and nick are doing pretty good despite all they are going through. It's impressive. 

I'm thankful for our family visit Sunday. 

Saturday Visitors

Today I was thankful to see my best friend Jenna and her mother Kathy. I was thankful for their visit. We chatted and chatted. We had a very nice visit. 

Pregnancy:

So thankful to not be pregnant anymore. So thankful to wear normal clothes today!!!

Hospital - Monday - Wednesday

We spent a long time in the hospital. It was pretty frustrating really, but not much we could do with Addison's bilirubin being so high. 

I was thankful that the entire time every nurse and doctor was very kind to us. They brought is drinks and meds and anything else we needed day in and day out. It was very nice of all of them. 

They took good care of myself and Addison. I'm thankful for all the Allegiance staff. 

Help

Tonight we had a little crazy situation take place. Donna couldn't make it to practice so someone had to cover. 

It either out for me to go up there. It was nice to see my team. They asked about labor and the experience too. "It's so weird you have a baby in you five days ago!" I was happy to share the experience with them too.

It was a light practice, but kind of needed on a late Friday night. :)

I was thankful to get to see my team tonight! 

Helpful Husband

Thursday 

It's been four days since I've given birth to our wonderful daughter Addison. It has been an uncomfortable four days, but totally worth it!

I'm pretty sure I couldn't do this without the help and support of my awesome husband Josh. He's been awesome! Throughout labor, he was there lifting my shoulders up and helping me breath through the pain. He was just as nervous as myself, but never left my side. 

He got us meals and the extra clothes we needed for the extra days at the hospital. He helped me change diapers and outfits on our baby. He helped me sit up and sit back down during painful times. He was outstanding. 

Since we've been home, he hasn't complained once but has accepted a lack of sleep and extra little to do's. He's grocery shopped, made dinners, cleaned the floors, changed diapers, and helped me get around the house. He's been great.  

I know I am very fortunate to have such a helpful husband. I realize not everyone is as fortunate as myself.  I have the best husband. I'm very thankful!

Baby has Arrived

Finally our baby has arrived!!!!  

Labor wasn't too bad. Pushing was pretty tiring. But I made it!

Happy to be sitting here with our baby.  Thanks to my whole family and Josh's for coming up. They wasted a whole day waiting. I'm also thankful for the wonderful staff at Allegiance. Mary the nurse was wonderful!! I'm glad Tara, my mom, and Josh could all be in the room cheering me on. 

Youth Camps!

My girls rocked the your camp today.  We had over 30 girls and it went by quickly. I was impressed by their leadership too even the young ones. 

I'm really giinh to like this group this year.

Pregnancy: I was super sore and crampy all day. I took a 45 minute nap when I got home too. It was a rough night with my niece and nephew but we made it.  

Friday

Today I did not feel so well all day. Kinda an off day. However, at work, I got a lot of things accomplished. I cleaned. I tried to get ahead too for this week. 

I felt pretty good when I left for the day too. 

I'm thankful for my productive day. 

Pregnancy: Friday. Uncomfortable. More peeing. More movement. 

Co-workers

I'm thankful for the awesome staff members at Western. They worked hard today to throw a baby shower for me. It was very nice of all of them to do for me. I'm thankful for the nice advice they gave me and the gifts as well. I felt very thankful for them today!

Pregnancy: UTI number three. Antibiotics. They taste awful. Pee all the time. Head cold too. Tired. But, not swollen. Can still wear all my shoes and rings etc. Ready to be done. Ready to get back to hardcore workouts. 

I'm thankful for the great support I was shown today!

Snow Day!!

Today I enjoyed another snow day. However, it meant no softball and now we are a day over in snow days. Ugh. 

Dentist, talked to Eastyn, snow blowed the driveway, laundry, and washed all the beds sheets. 

Josh and I even went out to dinner! :) We think it could be close to our last one. 

I'm thankful for another snow day. 

Friend

Today I got to chat with my good friend Bethany. It's been a while since we caught up. Her hands are pretty tied with her disabled son Max and outgoing 4 year old daughter Annie. 

It was nice to fill Bethany in and get caught up. She's such a supportive person. I'm glad to know our family is in their prayers too. We sure need them. 

I'm thankful for my conversation with Bethany today!

Softball Season!!

Today I'm thankful for the start of softball of season!! I was excited to have day one ready. I love having alumni come back and help. I love having lots of people wanting to be part of the program too. Good times. 

I enjoy softball. I'm looking forward to a whole knew season with new girls. 

I'm thankful it's finally spring softball season. Bring on the games. 

Family

I'm very thankful today for our family. 

First, I'm thankful that my family all thought to go visit Trisha on her birthday today. I'm thankful my mom and a Larry purchased lunch and wouldn't let us pay them back. 

I'm thankful Eastyn was happy when he got his cheese burger today. His face lit up. He got gifts and food too! Love that kid. My heart hurts to see him so deathly pale and quiet. 

I'm thankful for my softball girls (Ally and Carlie) as they spent a good part of their day babysitting all four kids so we could go to Motts. 

I'm thankful that Josh is so helpful. He's awesome. He took Wyatt on an adventure and bought him candy. :) a Wyatt loved it. He helped play a game with Wyatt and helped make dinner before the kids left. He also helped a Kitty load up her car with the kids things. He took a nap with me, got ice cream tonight and helped me with laundry. I love  Josh. I'm lucky to have him. :)

I'm also thankful that Wyatt loves us so much. Today was a bad day. I cried knowing I couldn't keep the kids longer. I cried knowing Emmie wouldn't sleep next to me tonight and that Wyatt didn't want to go to his grandmas. He begged me to stay at our place. I cried. Then as I was loading him up, he cried too. Ugh. Asked me again if he could stay here. So so sad. I love that kid. I'm thankful for our bond.

 I'm not sure why God hit our family with so many curve balls this March. It's our busiest time of year. Softball, tax season, birthdays. Not to mention of all the years for me to be pregnant and less helpful, this is the year our 2.5 year old gets diagnosed with leukemia. Throw in a friends baby passing in his sleep at age 17 months, and my aunt being re-diagnosed with cancer, and it's like a living nightmare!!! I wish my spring was going to be a normal spring. I really want a baby, but why all these other things too? I do NOT like feeling helpless and I lose sleep thinking how much I won't be able to do. 😬😬

I don't know God's plan in for this family, but I know we will do what we can to get through it. Sleep is for the weak. 😢

I'm thankful for my family. 

Practice

Today I got a lot of practice with a baby. I barely slept Friday night. After all that has been going on with kids in our life lately, I was so worried about the kids I couldn't sleep. I was afraid they would be taken or not wake up or anything. Ahh! Crazy. 

Emmie wasn't the easiest baby today either. She cried and just wanted to be held. Knowing she's missing her mom, I just held her. We got a little bonding time today. :)

We had fun at my moms for dinner too. It was fun to get out of the house with the kids for a bit too. 

I'm thankful for my baby practice today!! 

Friday

Today I decided to take Friday off. I knew I had a lot to do this weekend and needed to catch up on some softball stuff for Monday. :)

I enjoyed sometime running errands and getting ready for Monday. I did some things for our office too. Blah. 

It was nice to see my sister and Paige too. Tara did a little shopping while Paige and I walked around the mall. I took even took a quick power nap. 

5pm we received our over night guests. We had tacos and baths and fun. I'm glad my nieces and nephew had a fun over night. 

I'm thankful for a Friday off of work. Had t had a day off since December. 

Thursday FaceTime with Eastyn

We got a little bit of time FaceTime action with our cute little nephew Eastyn! He's still at Mott's, but in a good mood. (Probably the drugs...) He loves Uncle Josh. I'm glad he's on a good mood. And he ate a lot today!  I love this kid!

Insurance

Today we chatted with a really nice insurance salesman. 

We learned a few new things about issuance and our future. 

I'm thankful for our nice salesman. 

Thank You's

Today we ended our 8th grade basketball season. We had our team party with some pizza and pop. Fun times. 

I was very thankful though that the player who got the least amount of playing time, purchased us a baby gift off our registry. Crazy, but super nice. I was touched by the kindness. 

I'm thankful for nice people. 

Health

Today I'm thankful for my health. I'm thankful I can work. I'm thankful Josh and myself are pretty healthy.  I'm thankful I don't have bad veins in my legs. I'm not too swollen. I feel pretty good. 

Tough night as Josh and myself tried to set up some fundraising for our nephew Eastyn. I think it finally all hit me. Sad. 

I'm thankful we are healthy. 

Eastyn Got to Come Home

Today in thankful that my nephew Eastyn got to come home from the hospital. He still has an extremely long road ahead, but I'm glad he is home with his family. Thursday he will be back for more chemo. :/ 

I'm also thankful that my pregnancy is going so well. My body isn't too swollen and I'm able to still fully function except bending over. That's not so much fun. I am able to watch my nieces and nephews all day still too. My back is a bit sore, but I'm feeling ok. 

I'm hoping labor goes by quickly too. I've yet to be too lazy....

I'm thankful for my health and for my nephew who is a trooper!

2nd Place

Today, my 8th grade girls basketball team took second place in our end of season tournament. We couldn't beat our nemesis the Northwest Mounties.

My girls played a very hard two games on a full high school court.  They didn't give up. They worked as hard as they couldn't get the win. We also lost our number one point guard during the 2nd quarter.

I'm very thankful for my opportunity to coach such a great bunch of girls.

Pregnancy: Feeling good. Feeling guilty. I have such sadness surrounding me that I can't even think about having a baby too. A friend lost her son at 17 months on Thursday too. Between a funeral and chemo and coaching and working, the world is spinning.  Baby Bassett needs to bake a little longer until I get time to organized.

Visiting Eastyn

Today we got to see Eastyn. We made the trip to Mott's to see my nephew and support my sister and brother in law.

It was such a devastating site to see. Wires, ports, monitors all hooked up to a little innocent boy. He went from a drug high to a low in the hour we were there.

I can't even describe how much my heart broke watching this little boy suffer and knowing the long three year road he has ahead.

I'm thankful we got to see Eastyn tonight.

Support

By Thursday, I was feeling like the world was still spinning.  However, everyone at work and throughout the day was supportive. They asked questions and asked what they can do to help. It was nice to have such a supportive group around me.

I'm thankful for support from family and friends.

Nightmare - Wednesday

Today I felt like I was in a nightmare. A bad nightmare. I feel like I'm still living it.

Today, we found out that our 2 1/2 year old nephew has Leukemia.  My whole family is in shock. Not even sure where to start the story. It happened so fast. Eastyn had a rash that doubled in days. He was admitted in less than three hours. He was was diagnosed by 3:45pm after leaving his pediatricians office at 8:45am. The world was spinning. There were calls and tears and plans made quickly.  It was like walking in a daze.

I'm thankful that by 9pm, my nephew was admitted and already getting treatment at Mott's. I'm thankful for Mott's Children Hospital.

Long Day

I'm thankful my long day is over! 

I had a good doctors appointment which I was a little apprehensive about it prior too. However, it went well. 

Work, practice, a spring coaches meeting, home, unpack, repack, and making a few calls have all taken their toll on me. 

I'm thankful to be going to bed at 10:15pm. Good night!

Pregnancy

Today I think over 20 people asked me how I was feeling and doing. It was almost enough to make me self conscience. Oh wait. It did. Even sitting behind my desk, I was asked. I felt like I doubled in size or something. Maybe my face looks fatter and I am used to it can't tell. I dunno. At one point, all the office ladies were in my office talking to me about it. It was nice though that they care. 

Today:

"How much longer?"  4 weeks, 2 days

"Are you ready?" Hell yes. 

"What's her name?" We seriously do not have one picked out. 

"Is Josh pumped?" Yes. He is excited too. 

"How much time you taking off?" I think six weeks, but I'm still going to coach. 

I think I forget how huge I really loom right now. I avoid mirrors, but when I do look, I gasp. I'm sure I look crazy coaching on the side lines too. I saw people stare. Oh well. 

Heartburn has been raging most days all day. I did sleep more than 5 hours last night and worked 13.5. Feet have been cramping last two days. I'm feeling pretty good though really. She moves and kicks and moves a lot. It's fun. 

Truthfully, I'm happy to be having a baby. I have some friends struggling right now so I am thankful. I do however feel like I'm in someone else's body. I'm excited to take off the fat suit and get back into normal clothes and normal workouts. 

Come on baby Bassett. Maybe that's her name.... 😏

Baby Room HELP

I have been in and out of the baby room since my shower. I've put some things away, but not 'really' put them away. I hadn't washed a thing either. Ugh. Time. Something I don't have a lot of right now, was what I needed. 

Last night after the family party, Tara said she had today off and could come help get started. I wasn't really ready though. After a quick trip to the dollar store and $40 later, I had what I needed. :)

Tara and the kids came over and we got started on pulling off tags and washing! Even Paige helped. Four loads of laundry and almost half the clothes and blankets are washed and ready to use. We filled bins and totes with all kinds of baby needs. Tara even hung pictures and wall decore. It's looking pretty good in the baby room. I could not have done it without Tara's help!!! 

I am thankful for Tara's help getting our baby room organized today. :)