3 Weeks Already

Our sweet baby girl is 3 weeks old already! Last week I had my first day at home alone with all 3 kids- and I'm not going to lie- I was a little scared to leave my house! It was 104 degrees and I don't want to have baby in the heat at the park... although the boys would love to play in the fountains. What if one boy runs off, or when I need to help J in the bathroom but am trying to feed T. I know I will have to deal with all of these issues and more, but I'm just not ready- not yet. T slept most of the morning in her bassinet in my room, which has been great, but I am going to need to start organizing activities if we are going to be staying around the house a lot this summer. At least my mother-in-law has graciously offered to take the boys swimming/ to the park lots this summer! And the boys will both be starting pre-school classes soon- which I am sure they will love. 

The newborn stage is difficult, but I really love it. I wish I could just hold her all the time and do nothing else. It's mostly what I did these past few weeks, but I know that my boys need me now to be present. It is hard waking up to feed her in the middle of the night, but I always miss it once it is gone. Kids grow up so quickly, and my boys are very independent. Which makes it feel great to be so needed for now in this baby stage. Also, we know that this is our last child...which makes this time even more precious. I don't want her to grow up, but I am excited to see her personality and do non-baby activities some day. But, for now I am excited to try a mommy & baby yoga class, take all the kids to the beach, and enjoy this last year with all my babies before the oldest starts kindergarten in 2015. Wow, what a big transition that will be and I get anxious just thinking about it. 

These are some of the pictures we got taken when T was only 6 days old. I love that we were able to get newborn photos of her. We waited with the boys till they were 3 months to get professional pictures taken, but I knew that I couldn't wait with this one since it this is my last baby.

Tori Arrived May 13th

Victoria Hannah Trevino 'Tori' arrived on May 13th at 4:16am. We were in total shock that we had (have!) a girl! She weighed 7 lb 6 oz and 19.5in. long. I had weeks of early labor and by her due date of Monday, May 12th I was exhausted and ready to hold my baby. I went into the hospital at 10pm that night, and was ready to order the birthing tub. I was in and out of the tub all night, but the water felt great and I would truly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a natural birth. I was also able to labor with my bag of waters in tact until pushing which I really think helped keep my pain level down. After Tori was born, I was able to hold her for several minutes before I got to check her gender for myself-- and I was shocked and SO very excited to meet my baby girl. And daddy was in complete awe! Then she snuggled with me in the water for a long time after that while daddy poured water over her head to keep her warm. She never cried when she was born, it was so peaceful and calm. 

This is our first COMPLETE family picture taken May 13th at around 9am. I honestly know that our family is complete and we couldn't be more happy to add a baby princess! 

These pictures were taken May 14th as we left the hospital at 11am. 

These are just some pictures that I wanted to take to have for myself after seeing some like this -- probably on Pintrest. The top picture was taken on May 10th and the bottom picture was taken May 14th. 

These are Tori's big brothers- that love their sissy!

Waiting for Baby

I am 4 days away from my due date and waiting for baby to make his/her appearance. I feel ready for labor and have been nauseas and then not, cramping then not, achey then not. I'm just waiting for the real thing... any moment now. I had no plans this week- which was good and bad. I don't think I could have handled much, yet I am still trying to get out. I walked the boys to the park almost a mile away this morning, and then back home up the hill. I swung at the park... hoping today is the day. If nothing else, the walk wore me out and I was able to nap well today while the boys napped. Speaking of the boys, they are still asleep! The walk to the park was definitely worth it!

We have packed our hospital bags. 
Mine includes:
robe
pajamas
nursing bras
coming home outfit- summer dress
slippers
bathroom bag - to be grabbed at the last minute

hubby's bag:
change of clothes 
gym shorts
baby boy coming home outfit
baby girl coming home outfit
yellow footie pajamas
yellow hat
1 baby blanket
car seat

I am looking forward to writing another post -SOON- announcing the birth of our baby!

Baby-Ready T0-Do Lists

Oh my- I think I just realized that I am going to have a baby any day now and that I am so NOT ready! Yes, I have completed all the items on my to-do list and have just been making up more to keep me busy, but still I don't think I'm ready. With #1, I was sure that I was ready! But, I have learned that you are NEVER really completely ready for the change that baby brings into your life. 

My recent to-do list before baby arrives is to: 

BUY:
chevron curtains and baskets
sound machine (needed with 2 loud boys in this house)
pacifiers (neither of my boys used them, but they seem like a good idea…)
Ring sling (I borrowed a friend's for baby #2 and it was so useful on the go)
white crib sheets & changing pad cover (to match current decor)
dishwasher basket for bottles (dishwasher in the rental house does not have an enclosed basket)
Newborn diapers and wipes (no explanation needed!)
Nursing accessories (new pump tubing, milk bags, nipple pads)
Coming home outfit for a boy and girl (we still do not know the gender!)
*nursing bras
*knobs for dresser 
*goat cheeses (---assuming this baby will have MSPI like my other 2)

DO: 
wash car seat cover
wash swing seat cover
wash pack-N-play bassinet piece
wash bottles
wash newborn and 0-3 month clothes and blankets 
sort gender neutral and boy clothes… just in case
sew crib skirt
finish projects for the boys rooms (paint letters, sign, hang pictures and decor)
print and hang family pictures along stairs
send check and contract out for birth tub rental 
*make mobile
*decorations for baby's room (waiting to know the gender and name)
pack hospital bag
*pack toiletries for hospital bag

Honey-Do list:
clear out garage (enough to fit family car)
hang TV upstairs
secure bookshelves to wall
disconnect doorbell
*hang pictures 
hang stuffed animal net
adjust rug in playroom and living room
hang mirror over dresser in master bedroom
move all cleaners to the top shelf in bathroom closet
fix tp holder in boys' bathroom
fix towel bar in master bathroom
put all medicine in top of hall closet 
assemble baby's dresser (IKEA)
*wire hide in place for 2 TVs

              * items still needing completion 

Full Term & visiting 'The Vegas Strip'

It has been pretty busy around here the last few weeks! I haven't gotten so bored at the end of this pregnancy like I did with my other two! Before I always had everything ready by the time I was 37 weeks, and then I was so bored for the remaining time. I am trying to pace myself, but I have washed all newborn and 0-3 month baby boy clothes and finished sewing the bedskirt this week. Curtains and rod have been hung, the crib re-painted white, an Ikea dresser assembled, and the changing pad cover bought. I also bought some matching drawer pulls for the dresser, but the remainder are ordered and will get here next week. And I still need some decorations for the walls, but I will delay till we know the gender! Which I still cannot believe that we don't know! I keep having dreams that it's a girl, no, it's a boy! 

Last weekend, we had a wonderful Easter! Hubby and I got to go down to The Strip on Saturday night to see one of his childhood friends and her husband that were in town for their anniversary. The boys had a sleepover at Mima and Papa's house. We hung out at the Chandelier Bar at the Cosmo and went to the 'secret pizza' place before heading home. We made it home by 11pm which was plenty late for this very pregnant lady! Then Easter Sunday we went and visited a new church. D and J sat with us since there was no childcare for Easter services and I was so worried about them being loud, fidgety, and generally disruptive. I'd like to say that I prayed about it and felt better, but it had to have been hubby's prayers because the boys did wonderfully! J slept during the entire sermon! And D did so well! We never even had to leave the sanctuary. Then we headed over to eat an amazing brunch that Mima prepared. Then the boys went on an Easter scavenger hunt prepared by hubby's brother and girlfriend. It was so cute with pictures for each new candy hiding spot. Then the boys went for a swim before nap time. After naps, we took the boys up to the community egg hunt and then decided to swim again. What a busy day it was! And a wonderful time celebrating Easter with family! 

Last night, I headed down to The Strip again to visit my childhood friend and some of her girlfriends that she was in town with to see Brittany Spears. I drove down to The Strip by myself and found my car again- for which I was quite impressed! We ate tapas and paella at Julian Serrano at Aria. The paella was wonderful and it was fun to try some other tapas! 

I had a great time visiting The Strip to see some friends, but I think that I am done in casinos for awhile and would much rather be at home when I do go into labor!

Settling In

We've been in our new house for 10 days! And D has already asked when we are moving again?! And it was asked in a positive way stating that he was "ready for a new house." We are starting to feel settled other than still not having a mailbox key! We should get that tomorrow. 

Tuesday night after J ate dinner at Mima and Papa's house, he pushed back in his booster seat and sent his barstool flying back. The back of his head hit the marble floor and he seemed pretty 'woozy.' We decided to go areas and take him up to the ER. J cried hard for over an hour which is very unlike him. The doctor wanted a catscan because the fall was 'from higher than standing.' And he also got an x-ray of his neck because he kept grabbing it and crying whenever he moved it much. But at 12:30am we were notified that all tests had come back normal and we were officially discharged. It was a very long night, but I was so thankful that our little J bug was ok! And we were so thankful that D didn't have to come to the ER with us and could just stay at Mima's and Papa's. I don't think Vegas could really of felt like home until we went to the ER!

Then we took the boys in for a pediatrician appointment on Thursday morning and D had to get 2 vaccines for his 4-year-old appointment. He did great! He was the most upset about having his hands held down! He yelped and then laughed with each poke. J didn't get any shots this time. I'm glad we met the doctor and liked him because we will be seeing him a lot more often once the baby is here! 

I also went to a chiropractor this week and it felt great, but she doesn't really use her hands at all just the tool to adjust. She also did some electrode test to my back that was expensive, and I didn't feel was necessary. I'm sure she will just use it to tell me I need to come back in. I really think that going to the chiropractor while I was pregnant with J contributed to my quick and easy labor. So now I am searching for one for the end of this pregnancy!

Thursday and Friday evenings we went swimming at Mima and Papa's! Then Saturday we went to brunch at the Red Rock Casino ($6.99 per person over 2 with member card). They had a wonderful omelette station with very fresh ingredients! Mmmmm and of course lots of pancakes, French toast, waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit, donuts and muffins that the boys loved. Afterwards we made our big Costco run to get lots of frozen meats, berries, etc. 

Today, we made it to church! We tried out Shadow Hills Church on a recommendation. We enjoyed it and I even saw 2 women there from BSF! Afterwards we were planning to go to Trader Joes or to buy J some sandals, but then hubby suggested Container Park. I'm glad he did because it was so fun and just perfect weather. There was an amazing gated play area for the kiddos with a huge treehouse and slides. Then we had lemonade, bought jerky, and had lunch. The nachos and tacos were very fresh and reasonably priced. Now for a big nap for everyone! 

We made it!

We made it to Vegas and so did all our furniture! We have had a very busy last few weeks! We did not have any internet the last week in our apartment, but maybe that actually helped to get all our packing done for our move last Friday. Then, last Saturday I flew alone with my 2 & 4 year old boys to Vegas. I was quite nervous about the trip (being 34 weeks pregnant!). It went pretty well for the most part for 2 reasons (1) 2 year old did not realize that he could unbuckle himself! and (2) Frozen (what a great movie)!

Since arriving in Vegas, we stayed with my in-laws for 3 nights and then Tuesday night we moved into our house. Monday we bought 2 twin beds -to be stacked into bunk beds at a later date. Then Tuesday, the boys went to gymnastics classes and the local recreation center, and in the afternoon I had my first ob appointment with the doctor that will deliver baby #3. Wednesday morning, I took the boys with me to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), and they loved it, as always. And our furniture arrived today- ahead of schedule! I also took J to a pulmonologist appointment this morning for his asthma and it took forever, but at least the doctor was nice because he is the only pediatric pulmonologist in Nevada. 

Now to put some things away!!! I will attempt to post pictures of our house as I get to the various rooms.