| Birth Story! | On December 10th my original due date, my doctor and I discussed an induction date. He wanted to do Christmas Eve and I said, "No way!" I begged him for a different date because I did not want my family to have a Christmas birthday and a Christmas Eve birthday. I also literally have had labor pains since 32 weeks and my body was always in pain. So I think he took sympathy on me and set it for December 17th!  The night before Parker cleaned the house while my mom and I went to get my nails done. We came home re packed the suitcase and went over last minute details. Parker and I watched a movie and kept saying how crazy it will be to have a little us tomorrow! We tried to go to sleep but we basically tossed and turned all night. Around 4:00 AM I started having more contractions.  This is nothing new but it kept me up until it was time to call the hospital. 7:00 AM finally arrived and they told me to head over!  We checked in and my doctor Kenneth Larsen bro...

I 'm sitting here like a log with this weird contentment but having a little anxiety. I am drum roll please.... 39.5 weeks! Yep I pretty much made it full term. After all of that! The fears, tears, and prayers I'm pretty much full term. Life is silly isn't? Looking back at that scary moment I literally only had faith to hold onto. We were extremely blessed with outpouring love, support,food haha and prayers. I could never repay the people who took time out of their busy schedules to say a prayer, or check on us or make dinner for us. We are blessed and I'm so thankful this boy decided to stay in.  I am feeling contentment because honestly I love my life. I have such a good life with amazing people in it and I'm nervous for it all to change.  Not only that but I have a husband that I swear was made for me. This boy has stolen my heart  over and over again  these past 9 months . He has been the most perfect husband. He spoils me by taking care of me like he gets paid ...

I remember when I was younger and I would go to amusement parks and I would get told, "You're too short for this ride." Of course I was always bummed because my brothers would run ahead and I would do the walk of shame back to my mom.  So here I am on a life roller coaster and apparently I am "tall enough" to ride this ride. I don't remember standing in line for this particular ride but ready or not here we go! So what ride am I on? Well last Wednesday I started cramping or so I thought. It continued to worsen and happen closer together. Parker and my mom begged me to go to the hospital and I finally caved. We booked it to Alta View's labor and delivery. Sure enough I was having full blown contractions and I was in preterm labor at 32 weeks. I couldn't believe it!  Luckily they were able to stop the contractions with a shot and medicine. They had me take a test to check and see if I would deliver within the next two weeks and it was positive. They ga...

This week I have been full of crazy emotions. I feel like there is so much going on and not enough time to wrap my head around it. I feel like I need to sort out these emotions to feel better.  First things first, my little brother is moving to California. It has been really hard to see one of my best friends leave. He and I have had a bond that can't be explained. We have been inseparable since he has been born. Mason is a light in my life and truly makes my life better and easier. The adventures he takes our family on and the things he has taught us and will continue to teach us is invaluable.   We are so much alike and I think for the most part we know how to help each other through anything. We have been through a lot and we are always there for one another.  It breaks my heart knowing he might not be there when baby J comes but I know he will be a big part of his life. I'm so grateful Mason will be an example for my baby boy.  Mason is one incredible perso...

I have to say I never imagined myself pregnant. I wasn't that girl that dreamed about being pregnant and having a family. My dreams were graduating college, having a fabulous career and traveling the world.  However, Parker wanted to start a family immediately after we were married. I thought it was cute that he wanted to be a dad and have a family! But I was not even close to being ready. I just felt like it was the wrong time.  Luckily Parker patiently waited and we spent four years growing and learning about one another. It was amazing to have that much time together and just be PJ and MJ. We had our highs and  our lows but we realized no matter what we went through, we were in it for forever.  Last July (2013) Parker prayed about starting a family and within a few months he received the answer yes . I was starting to get nervous because I definitely had not received an answer and I didn't know if I was hindering an answer because I wasn't ready for it.  But ...

It is simply amazing that I made it to five years with someone. Even more amazing, it's not that big of a deal compared to eternity. Haha but I'm proud of myself, I am proud of us! We have been through a lot and each day I am more grateful for the choice I made to be with someone who loves me unconditionally.  I truly find it incredible at the very young age of twenty years old I said yes to a boy on my couch that I would be with him, not knowing it would end up in marriage with a baby on the way.  Embarking on this journey with him has been an eye opener and has given me more of a reason to believe we are meant to be. Parker is always there for me during this very hard pregnancy. He truly cares and tries his very hardest to make me comfortable. I am so thankful for a husband that is so sensitive to my needs. I have really had to rely on him these past six months and he is doing a great job!  Well it has been an incredible adventure these last five years and I am eternall...

How did this happen?! Haha okay I know how it happened, but boy were we surprised when it did happen because we were definitely not planning this!  A few days before I found out I was continuing on my health kick by eating healthy and exercising literally six days a week for at least an hour. I was finally seeing the light of the weight tunnel! I lost twenty pounds and down almost three pant sizes, I was ecstatic!  The week before I found out, Parker went to the gas station to get a drink and he asked if I wanted anything. I said, "Reece's peanut butter cups!" He asked, "How many?" I said, "Three of the king size packages." Obviously I was joking but sure enough my cute hubby brings back three packages. Well I ate a total of eight Reece's cups and I about dyed! I couldn't believe I ate so many especially since I had been doing soooo well!  Another thing that happened that was so weird is I COULD NOT stop craving chocolate gummy bears! I went to...

Our four year wedding anniversary is coming up and because of that our marriage has been on my mind. I know marriage can be a personal topic but I also think it can be therapeutic to talk about marriage.  Parker and I have definitely had our ups and downs but one thing that has stayed constant and that is, we are constantly growing and working each day to make our marriage better.  We have been through a lot like almost too much to handle but somehow we always come out on top. I recently had an epiphany about the past five years we have been together. We got together when we were twenty years old and according to research that is the prime age to really find who you are. So we got married and Parker was focusing on himself and I was focusing on the marriage.  The next few years I saw Parker blossom he kept receiving raises, losing weight, and just all around being confident in himself and becoming better. Well I literally lost myself I was finding the weight Parker was lo...

My Mom is truly the best mom a girl could hope for. I am so incredibly thankful for our relationship. Since I have the best mom in this entire world she has made most of my dreams come true. Some call it their bucket list but to me they are definitely dreams.  When I was five years old I told my mom, "I'm going to Paris" my mom said, " You can do anything Meggie" and with that a dream was born! When I was seventeen years old my mom helped me make this dream come true. Next up swimming with a dolphin! Last April my mom took me on the most amazing trip to Dominican Republic! My mom always knew I wanted to swim with the dolphins so of course she makes it happen! It was one of the best experiences and I was so thankful to have her right there with me. She really is the funniest and best traveling buddy you could ask for. The next dream was to really get the Girls R Fanz 2 going! We had the opportunity to go to a convention in January and it was such a fun and good e...

Life has been so CRAZY! Parker and I are definitely in need of a looong break!!! We did go to St. George last weekend which was nice but I'm ready for a long break. :) so why is life busy? Well this is what is taking up our life... •Work- of course! Parker has not only been working crazy busy hours but he has also been on call as well. It's great $$$ but less time with each other which isn't fun. But let's be honest, he loves his job. My work schedule is perfect for my class schedule and I still love it! I have the cutest kids and I'm super thankful for the families I work for.  •School- This semester has been so demanding of my time and I literally have homework everyday! Luckily I graduate this semester! I am applying to the Drug Abuse Counseling program in July up at the U! Keep your fingers crossed!  •Life- Once school and work is finished we are running around trying to do errands and making time for friends and family.  • On top of everything I am also trainin...