So long 2010!

2010 started out amazing! The second week in January I found out I was pregnant, after trying and failing our dreams of having a baby came true! I had a very easy pregnancy, minus the 4 week bed rest, I couldn't wait to meet our little baby! My husband pinned on Captain and got a new job within his squadron. I'm so proud of him, he amazes me everyday. He's such a hard worker and I know I could never do his job. As a couple we grew closer together and of course had our bumps in the road but we got over them which only made our marriage stronger. We're now coming up on our time in Texas and it's bittersweet. I'm so excited to see where we'll be stationed next but I am very sad to leave a place where I feel comfortable. I have made amazing friends and memories and had wonderful opportunities. Texas was a great place for us to start off!

Before we found out we were expecting my sister found out as well. It was such an exciting time and I wondered if I would be blessed with a belated Christmas present and I was. On September 20, 2010 our son was born! After 12 hours of labor and no pain medication it was all worth it. He had ten fingers and toes and was healthy. Of course to us we thought he was perfect! He's now 3 1/2 months old and everytime I look at him I still can't believe I had a baby. I have accomplished the biggest goal in my life and I have the perfect family.

I can't wait to see what 2011 has in store for us. Who knows maybe another baby?! Just kidding! Happy New Year!

Sawyer's First Christmas

On December 17th we flew home for Christmas. It was so exciting since only a couple of people met Sawyer. We spent our two weeks between Reno and Yuba City and I met my nephew for the first time, what a doll! We also caught up with our friends in Vacaville. It was a lot of fun and I'm so happy Sawyer was able to meet everyone.

Ferenz

Yesterday I had the opportunity to take pictures of Brianna. She's 9 months and one mobile little girl! Thanks so much Stephaine!

5k!

A few weeks ago I signed up my husband and I for the base 5k! When I signed up I thought I was going to have no problem running 3 miles since I was an avid runner before my son. So I started training and I couldn't get past 1.5 miles, I started getting a little worried and considered dropping out. I talked to my husband and he said I shouldn't have any problems running the 5k and to stay signed up...so I did.

This morning was the 5k and of course little nugget wasn't in the best mood and I had a feeling we weren't going to be able to do the race, a few minutes into the run he fell asleep, thank goodness! I started settling into a pace and felt confident. Around the dreaded mile and a half I started to feel sick so we walked a couple minutes then continued running. Before I knew it we were nearing the finish line and I couldn't believe I ran a 5k. I finished at 37:04, not my best time but I know I have a long way to go.

The 5k was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to many more! A big thank to the gym and Nicole for all your hard work!

30 Day Shred...Ouch!

Before I had my little nugget I was a very active person. I ran every day, attended aerobics classes, taught aerobics classes, and ate right. Since having my son I've been having a hard time getting back into running, especially outside, I tell people I have runners ADD and I can't concentrate outside but if I were to run on a treadmill I could run for days. So when I was 8 weeks postpartum I decided to sign up my husband and I for the base 5k thinking that it would drive me to get back into running. Well...I was wrong! My nugget only lets me workout for a maximum of 20 minutes before he starts to cry and I finally set in to a pace right around 20 minutes. So what do I have to do? Go home! Feeling like I didn't get in a good workout I wondered how I could get back into shape to where I felt my muscles shake? I did a little research and came across Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, one word...amazing! I'm not a fan of at home work out DVD's, I felt like they never gave me the workout I was expecting, so I gave it a chance.

When I came home with my DVD I was so excited to start my workout, I purchased 5 pound weights but they tell you to buy 3 pound weights but me being the stubborn person I am I thought "what's two more pounds?!" So after my 20 minute workout I felt like jell-o and I was very satisfied with myself. I know I'm not in as good as shape as I used to be before I had my son and its going to take time but I'm VERY happy with my purchase and cannot wait to start seeing and feeling results. Too bad I didn't start sooner this would have come in handy for my 5k run of death this weekend, wish me luck!

Friendship

While living in Texas for the past 3 years away from my family and friends I've learned a lot about myself. I've learned that I can be domestic, independent, a multitasker, and I try to be best person and friend that I can be.

When Sawyer was born I vowed I wouldn't be the person who always shut themselves inside their house and would always be out and about, but its hard when you feel like you have to bring your whole life with you for a couple hours. What I've also learned is that friends come and go, especially in the AF.

I always strive to be a best friend to every person I meet but I now know that's not possible. I have friends who I totally feel comfortable with and can tell them anything, I have friends where we're not a close but as soon as we get together we can pick up from where we left off, and then I have friends where at times it can be a little awkward. But if I didn't have these three types of friends I wouldn't be who I am today. Being married to the AF and a pilot who works long hours I've had to rely on myself to make new friends and lately I've been having a hard time since having my little nugget. I have friends with kids where its easier because they understand when Sawyer has a meltdown and I have friends who don't have kids who bring me back to reality and show me how to have fun again. As my husband and I start to end our time in Texas I think of the people I'll meet along the way and the friendships I'll make and the current friendships that I have that will grow stronger and it makes me excited but also nervous. I've become so comfortable with my group of friends I wonder if at our next base I'll have the same experience. When I was younger I would take friendships for granted now being away from home and not knowing where we'll be next I cherish my friendships. Thank you girls who have made my time in Texas fly by and very memorable!

Sawyer

Change

On September 20 at 5:59am, a date and time that will forever be engraved into my head, my husband and my life changed. Our beautiful son was born!

When I was pregnant I read every book, went to every class, and researched everything so I could be well prepared for our little ones arrival. After he made his debut I had no idea what I was in for, the good and bad. The night we brought him home was chaotic as we didn't know what he wanted and had to learn his hunger and tired cues. Soon we were able to figure out what he wanted before he had a big meltdown. When you have a baby you imagine a healthy happy baby and don't prepare yourself for bumps in the road.

When our little nugget was 2 months I noticed that he wasn't able to turn his head to left but could turn his head to the right without a problem. So being the new mom I am I posted a question on a website (which has been my baby bible) and sat anxiously for responses. Soon I had moms from all over answering my question and the first three responses brought up the muscular problem called torticollis. Torticollis is when the muscle that goes up the back to the neck is either short or tight, it doesn't sound like a major problem but to a new mom any minor problem is major. So my husband and I went to his pediatrician and told her his symptoms and she diagnosed him with torticollis. So! With our diagnosis I searched the Internet for more information but always found the same things. We stretch his neck 3 times a day, 15 times each, and hold each stretch for 10 seconds, at the beginning it was very overwhelming as he would scream every time we do his stretches and tummy time. I know I'm very lucky that I have a child that doesn't have any major medical problems and my heart goes out to all the families dealing with harder things then me. So now that we have a diagnosis we start physical therapy next week and we're hoping that physical therapy will be the only thing he needs.

*A big thank you to everyone who has been there when I've felt overwhelmed and needed to vent.