Test Results

So some of you know I have really been struggling with some pretty severe stomach aches and intestinal issues in the last month. At first I thought it was my ulcer back to haunt me but then it went from just stomach pain to stomach pain closely followed by the GI issues sometimes with every meal of the day. Well, through some elimination diet test runs, I figured out it was gluten that was causing the problem. So I emailed my Dr. and he had me get a blood test for Celiac Disease....

The test results came back and I got an email that they were in and so I went to KP.org to see the outcome. One of the results (IgA) was high or out of range and the other (IgG) was normal. Since it was after business hours, I haven't heard from the Dr. yet as to what that means... but I Googled the test name to read up on it more to try to prepare myself a little, and it seems as though a high IgA is indicative of Celiac.... Wow.... this is going to SUCK. We'll see what the doc says if it's official or not. :( (SUPER SAD FACE) This plus what's going on with my lady bits, I am really done feeling like crap all the time.

To understand what Celiac Disease is, read HERE.

Summer summer summer tiiime

I LOVE this weather. if it could be 75 every day of summer I would be a happy camper. But alas, it will get hotter... And lack of air conditioning = miserable mommy and baby. At least she can run around in just a diaper. That might be awkward if I did ;)

Here are some pics of swimming with the other playgroup buddies yesterday :)






In other news Emmie the cutest girl ever. Even though some days I am over how clingy she can be, my heart melted when I got home from my RS meeting last night and she lit up when she saw me. She wasn't feeling well and had been quite fussy for daddy. As soon as she got in my arms she nuzzled me and just snuggled. Sigh.... It was the BEST. I do love that girl.

Little Peanut

Haven't updated in a while I know... Instead of trying to catch up I'll just start from today. We had E's 4 month appointment yesterday and she's still a wee one. 24th percentile for weight and 26th for height. Oh how I love her :) As of late she is being such a good sleeper too. I have put her down while she is seemingly wide awake right after nursing her. But to my surprise, she squaks for maybe 2 minutes and then goes quietly to sleep. Yay :) As of this morning we just passed the 11 hour mark. Tiny one always sleeps longer after shots poor babe.

Here is my fav pic of her right now. Just cant get enough of those baby blues...

In other news, (if you are male and don't want to read something about me that's graphic, stop reading now!)

I have to have a Vaginoplasty. Yep, you heard me. The doctor that delivered E did not sew me back together correctly so I am almost 5 months out and still not completely healed and still having pain. Yah, not happy about it. Kaiser is so fired. I was really happy with my experience in terms of everything else but this....this just sucks. I'm looking at like 8 months from D day before I'll be able to be sexually active again?!?! Not cool. I finally burst in to tears yesterday after trying so hard to tough it out. I am so done with this and just want to be normal again.

Girl things

So Sharon made Emmie this cute little bow/flower holder and lets just say it's getting use! I'll admit I'm a little bow/flower/headband crazy. What can I say? Emmie's hair is still very short so she could be mistaken for a boy if I don't. Especially as she starts fitting some of her bigger clothes which aren't all pink :)


Here's another picture of her in my favorite outfit with the blanket that Great Grandma Graves made for her. Sooo sweet.
And here she is sleeping away this morning. We napped from 8 to 11! Win Win

Emmie is here!

Ok, so new mommyhood has made me a bit busy so here's a quick update on our news. Our little beautiful arrival came on January 20th. She was 6 lbs 12 oz and 18 inches of pure beauty! We named her Emmie Rebecca Graves after her Grandmas. Here are some pics.

Right Before being admitted

Emmie was about 1 minute old here:
All settled in to our room:
Mommy got a shower :)
Emmie at 1 day old ready to go home:

2 days old :

Daddy loves to hold her, even as he eats dinner:


Emmie 3 days old:

Nap time:

In my favorite outfit of hers a week old:

FLASH FORWARD to... 1 month old:
5 weeks old and getting cuter by the minute:

The countdown begins...

So, below are a few shots from my 35 week maternity shoot done by the wonderful Hilary Erickson. She's a gem that one. Quite the talented photographer. You can see her photography blog here. She is not currently "in business" due to other demands in life but you can get a little taste for her talent. She does the occasional shoot as a favor or trade. Did I mention I heart her? Cause I do.

The leaves with light behind shot is my favorite :)

People really like this loving motherly gaze shot.

And of course the ever popular heart hands shot. Really though, it is quite precious.

I think this one truly shows that we are excited for little Emmie's arrival. Any time between now and the next 4 weeks...

Had my shower this past Saturday. Waiting on the pics from that to post soon :)

What I've been up to...

Well, I know....it's been FOREVER since I've updated my blog. So here's a quickie of what I've been up to.

Doing Lots of Baking of a little bun soon to be named Emmie :)
Let me tell you. She's a mover. Perhaps she will be a tiny tutu clad ninja. Only time will tell :)

Also, I (and by I, I mean we) have been selling Miche hand bags. Check them out at www.andreasmichebags.com They are super addicting. And EVERYONE who sees them, loves them and buys them. Here are a few photo's to give you an idea of how cute they are:



You can see how they work on my site. But basically it's a classic size bag as seen in the picture above on top or the big bag as seen below the classic. Instead of having to dump out your purse when you want to change colors or styles, you just change the outside! It's brilliant and sooooo convenient!

Anyway, it's easy to sell something you love. And I LOVE them!