Patten Family

Monday, April 11, 2011

Last Few months of My Pregnancy!

Okay so I have been a super slacker but sometimes it is so hard to just sit down and write! Really who reads it anyways.
Nothing really exciting happened the last few months of my pregnancy. I did have to go to Labor and Delivery a few times in November and the begining of December. Keegan just liked to stress me out and sit so far back on my back that I couldn't feel him moving for long periods of time. I, of coarse being a first time mom was freaked out about it since my doctor always told me I should feel 10 movements in any given hour a day! Lets just say Chad and I had alot of late nights at the Hospital being monitored.
On December 21st, Chad and I made our trip down to the Hospital to be checked since Keegan was once again not moving. They monitored me for alot longer this time. I was starting to dilate. I was have contractions off and on but nothing to big. At that time I also was checked to see if my water was leaking.. One test come back positive, one came back negative... Go figure! So they had to do yet another test which came back negative. The one call doctor did order a ultrasound though just to check the fluid levels, During that ultrasound we founf out Keegan was measuring much bigger then he should. It set my due date at December 31st. His head was measuring 41 weeks (mind you I was only 25 weeks along), torso measuring 38 weeks and legs measuring 36 weeks. We did find out he had hair though and my fluid was perfect. So I was then set home!
After getting the results from the ultrasound tech of Keegan and his big head I decided to talk to my doctor about having a c-section, Yes I am a baby but I didn't wanna push that head out! My doctor wasnt happy about my desire for a c-section but scheduled it anyways for Monday January 10th. At this tim eI finally was okay with the fact that Keegan wasn't going to come in 2010, I wanted him to come in 2010 for a couple reasons.
~ We had already met our out of pocket max expenses for the year so our insurance would pay 100%
~ Tax Deduction!!
~ I really needed some sleep and with me hips it was nearly impossible
~ I couldn't wait to meet my little monkey!

Pregnancy Picture at 34 weeks!

I really had to stick my tummy out to even look this pregnant!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Finally

So on Sunday (October 3rd) morning, Keegan was being really active and I grabbed Chads hand and put it softly on my belly. Of coarse, Keegan stopped kicking and moving. I told Chad to just be patient and sure enough shortly after that Keegan kicked him. I can't wait until he starts getting more active and he can feel him more. Only 106 more days to go!

Monday, October 4, 2010

Our Trip to California....beware there will be lots of pictures

So for our Anniversary we decided to go to California, yes we are celebrating it like 6 months late but going in September worked better with Chad's work schedule. We flew out the morning of Saturday, Sept 18th. After arriving in LA and checking into our hotel we headed to Disneyland. Our hotel was only a 10 minute walk to the parking tram so we were in a great location. We spent the day in Disneyland Saturday and Sunday.

Chad and I waiting for the Disney Parking Tram

This will be Chad in 50 years!

Chad and I waiting in line for the Nemo ride

On the broken down Matterhorn

Chad on the broken down Matterhorn

Us in front of Soarin over California

Us with Woody

On Tuesday we went down to Hollywood Blvd. and walked the stars of fame, so yes more walking for my feet. It was fun seeing all the stars especially ones like Kermit the Frog or Donald Duck. While there we Ate at the Hard Rock, another tradition we have when going on vacation.

I was so tired of walking!

After Walking around Hollywood, we headed to Venice Beach. It was so windy and getting cold. We walked along the beach for a little while. While walking we saw a big dead jellyfish. After the beach we headed back to the hotel. I was exhausted!

On Tuesday we headed back to Disneyland. There was alot less people there and the lines weren't long at all. Here is a few pictures from that day!

With Tinkerbell, my favorite fairy!

Us waiting for the parade to start!

Us at Dinner!

On Wednesday, my feet needed another break, we went thru a session at the Newport Beach Temple. It was a smaller temple but very pretty. Chad and I really enjoyed it and it brought back lots of memories of our wedding day. We were asked to be the witness couple, which was a great experience.

Later that night we went to dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. It was a fun eating experience and the food was pretty good.

To Be Continued.....

August 2010

So the month of August was just as boring and uneventful as to other months! My best friend, Rachel and her 3 kids from Lewiston, ID (my hometown) came for a few days during the middle of August. One night we took Mari, Adam, Rachel and her kids to the Legacy Center in Lehi. The kids had alot of fun. Mari has mastered floating on her back and well Adam he is getting there. He still gets very nervous and freaks out when you let go of him but he is getting better. Here are a few pictures from that night.

This is Alara... She is a crazy Girl!

Nevaeh going down the slide! Those kids had a blast....

Chad and I playing with the kids. As you can see Chad is helping Adam float, and Mari is off to the side floating.

Also while Rachel we here we all went camping for the weekend. It was so stinkin' hot and I about died. All the kids had fun playing and getting dirty though.

Moriah and Rachel, She was playing us all a song.

Alara and Nevaeh roasting Marshmellows!

That pretty much sums up and August and our summer for the most part. Sorry we are so boring!

Friday, October 1, 2010

July 2010

Well besides being sick this month cause of the pregnancy and a couple trips to the ER we didn't do much.

We ended up going to the Ogden Demolition Derby for the Fourth of July. It was alot of fun. Chad and I have a yearly tradition of going to a Derby for the Fourth of July. it is great entertainment and they always have a great Firework show afterwards. Our favorite part of the Derby is when the trucks go at it. Here are a few pictures from our adventure that day!

Chad and I enjoying ourselves!

These car were stuck together but the blue car was still going just dragging him along!

We were able to fit in a camping trip up at Jordanelle State Park. We went the 16th thru the 18th. It was so hot but alot of fun. I think my favorite part was on Saturday when we decided to go to Park City and do alittle shooping since we were only like 10 minutes away. Other then that we just sat at the beach with our feet in the lake and watched the people boating. It was nice to get away and spend the weekend together and relax!

Chad is enjoying opening the milk way to much! Man I love that guy!

Our view of the lake from our Campsite

Cooking me some yummy eggs and sausage

This guy was there doing some tricks, some one was recording him from a helicopter

Chad relaxin at the beach

Not really sure why I look like I am scared, if you notice I have my wedding ring on my necklace, my fingers were getting to big couse of the heat!

June 2010

So I think since it has been so long and I really just need to catch up I will post by the month. Towards the Middle of June my Sister Monica came to visit for a few days. It was along drive for her since she live in Texas. I don't know how she did it but am glad she made it safe and that we were able to have a nice visit. I didn't get any pictures but we did have a great time. I took her 4 kids swimming one of the days and the other days we just hung out and played. After Monica left, my sister Sara and her 4 kids flew in from Nashville. It was so great to see them as well. We went swimming, minature golfing and took the kids to there first Derby.