For a moment

Maybe it was the fact that you let me sleep 7 hours straight last night.

Or, maybe it was the 90 minute nap you took yesterday afternoon.

But, today I wanted to hold you while you slept. It still happens often. Either you don't sleep long, or I'm trying to get you to sleep before I lay you down. You were in a deep sleep, and I could have put you in your crib. But I didn't.

Today I was smart enough to realize you're not this small forever, the house can stay dirty, I don't need a nap that bad, and you could just be my baby.

If only for a moment.

You ARE your mothers son

Uh... your 2 month check up was about 2 and a half weeks late. So, it was more like your 2 and a half month check up, but close enough.

First of all, you're a pretty average kid. 12 pounds 12 oz and 23 3/4 inches long, both in the 50th percentile. We're happy with average! Dr. Cox was pretty impressed with how strong your neck was and how well you sat up and looked around.

We did your first round of immunizations. That was pretty rough -on both of us. It was 3 shots in your little legs. I really struggled even deciding to get your immunized, so I was pretty anxious that you'd be okay (with no lasting effects -other than not getting childhood diseases). You did okay, and didn't even get a fever.

However... it's pretty hard watching you be so content and almost happy on the doctors table... and then you felt that first shot! You were not very happy, and I felt so bad for you. You had some 'new' cries, which was probably a mixture of pain and surprise. As soon as I could, I got you home and let you play in your bath. You LOVE the bath, plus you kick your legs alot, which was good so you wouldn't get too sore.

The worse part is... we have to do it again in 6 weeks.

Now... as far as the title of the post goes...

The day before your shots we were driving around and I guess you weren't happy to be in your car seat anymore. You had been asleep, and you had eaten recently, so I KNOW you weren't starving.

You were screaming in the back, and I couldn't seem to calm you down by holding your hands or talking to you. I had decided I needed to pull over to feed you or get you out or something . Right as I was pulling into a grocery store parking lot you screamed REALLY loud... and then silence.

I freaked out. I'm not sure exactly how long it was, but it was long enough for me to say your name, get scared, stop the car and get out. By the time I opened the back seat you had taken a breath and started crying again. I got back in the car (since I had stopped right in the entrance of the parking lot) and pulled into a stall. I fed you for a minute until you fell asleep.

I called your grandma (my mom) when we got home and told her. She almost started crying because I used to stop breathing alot when I was younger. I guess never when I was your age, but if I got hurt, or was in the middle of a tantrum as a toddler and I would hold my breath and actually pass out. I'm hoping that experience was not a taste of worse things to come!

A blessed day

I'm a little late in posting this.

You were blessed on February 1st. (Most of the world new it has Superbowl Sunday).

You are very lucky to have so many supportive family members, and so many that were able to participate in the ordinance. In your circle was your dad, your uncle's Gordon and Dustin, Grandpa Hardcastle, Great-Grandpa Hardcastle, Naylor and Richmond and my uncle's, Greg, Karl, Wade and Gregg. My cousin's husbands, Ross and James were there too, as well as your dad's friends (and the rest of the Elders Quorum Presidency) Greg Allen, Casey Allen and Chris Wood. (I hope I didn't forget anyone).

It was a very nice blessing, one that I will write down what I can remember (with the help of a sister in the ward) somewhere else. What I remember most from the blessing was that you will be able to grow big and strong and have the spirit of optimism (which I couldn't help think that you'll need to get from your dad!).

There were a lot of people there that love and care for you, and will be there as you grow. These were the people that will share your successes and opportunities and be there when you need help and guidance. I hope you know how lucky you are to have such a loving family. I know I am!

5 Generations. Your dad, Mimi, Great-Grandma Carol, and Great-Great Grandma Purple.

RANDOM THINGS ABOUT MY FIRST BORN

Here you go mommies - a different kind of survey for a change - it's all about your first born!

Let's see how much you remember! (Shouldn't be too hard!)

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Yes
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? Yes
3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? Excited
4. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 28 , just barely
5. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? peed on a couple of sticks, then had a blood test, 2 of them
6. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? Justin
7. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Nope
8. DUE DATE? November 28, 2008
9. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? Didn't throw up, just felt like I would
10. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Nothing really.
11. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? Not being able to sleep
12. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Boy
13. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? No. 14. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? Too many
15. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? Yes, I had several.
16. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? One of them was.
17. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? Not intil the last two weeks, high blood pressure and protein
18. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? Intermountain Medical Center
19. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? 7
20. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? Justin
21. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? Justin, doctor, and two nurses
22. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 7 lbs 7 oz
23. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ? 2:09 am November 22, 2008
24. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Hyrum Scott
25. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? 2 1/2 months