Campbell Family: May 2011

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Introducing Evan

Born Sunday, May 22nd At 2:05 p.m.

Weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz.
21 inches long

My First Week

Day 1 - Sunday, May 22

Moms All Ready To Meet Me Today

Last Photo Before I Arrive

Getting Cleaned Up, Weighed, and Checked In The Delivery Room

My First Family Photo

Mommy Loves Holding Me

My First Bath

Grandma & Grandpa G Came To Visit

Uncle Travis & Aunt Michelle Came To See Me

Uncle Mark Thinks I'm Pretty Cute

Grandma & Grandpa C Got To Hold Me Too

Bundled Up Warm After A Long Day

Day 2 - Monday, May 23

Trying To Wake Up To Eat

Mommy Made Me This Hat To Wear

Daddy Tells Me About How Fun Fishing Is

My Dad Can't Believe How Cute I Am

Day 3 - Tuesday, May 24

Getting Ready To Go Home

I Look So Handsome

My First Outfit

Daddy Can't Wait To Bring Me Home

Moms Excited To Bring Me Home Too, But She's A Little Nervous

I Like My Car Seat

Day 4 - Wednesday, May 25

Daddy Giving Me A Bath

Grandma G Is Spending the Week With Me

Asleep In My Stroller

Asleep In My Crib

Thursday, May 26

I Love My Binkie & Wear Mittens To Keep Me From Scratching

Friday, May 27

Mom Got A Picture of Me In The Same Place Where
She Used To Take Pictures of Her Belly Growing

Uncle Steve Came To Visit Me

My First Blow Out

Day 6 - Saturday, May 28

Watching The Giro D'Italia With Daddy

Day 7 - Sunday, May 29

We Had A Party at 2:05 pm To Celebrate Me Turning 1 Week Old
Mommy Can't Believe It's Already Been A Week

Day 8 - Monday, May 30 (One Last Teaser)

I'm Starting To Wake Up Longer During The Day

Thursday, May 26, 2011

I thought for sure my little guy would be here before his due date on May 15th. However, that day came and went and I'm still pregnant. I'm trying to be patient, but it's hard when everyone keeps asking me when he's going to come. We've also been given countless amounts of advice on things to try that will start labor - walking, castor oil, spicy foods, jumping on a trampoline, etc. The only thing we've tried is taking long walks but that hasn't seemed to get him moving. I know it won't be too much longer before he's here so until then, Paul and I are enjoying the last few days we have together and trying to keep our house spotless. We can't wait to meet him and see who he looks like and how big he his.

I'm actually going to miss some things about being pregnant. It has been so fun each week to look up how the baby is progressing and growing on babycenter.com. I love to feel him moving and kicking, and he gets hiccups at least once a day, which I think is so cute. My pregnancy also hasn't been too awful as far as sickness goes so It's been interesting to see how your body changes and grows.... let's just hope it all goes somewhat back to normal eventually. I remember my very first appointment when the doctor did an ultrasound that was just a blob with a beating heart and that was such a special memory.

With that being said, there are some things that I won't be sad to be done with. I hate going to my checkups and being weighed... can't we just assume that I've gained weight? I got horrible swollen ankles and achy finger joints during my 3rd trimester. I also won't be sad to see all of the skirts and pants with elastic panels leave my wardrobe. But all of these little annoyances and inconveniences are nothing and well worth it if the baby is just healthy, happy and safe.

40 Weeks Pregnant
He's Got To Be Running Out of Room!!

Our Last Saturday Without A Baby

Baby Shower With The Young Women

My very thoughtful visiting teachers, Lori & Cindy, threw me a baby shower with some of the ladies from our ward and all the young women girls and leaders. We had fun playing games, opening gifts, and just being together. It meant so much to have all of their love, support, and excitement for me and my family. I am so blessed to live in such a great neighborhood with people who love me.

One of the games we played was putting together advice using candy bars, here are some of what they came up with:

Sing your baby to sleep each night under the "Milky Way."
When his teeth grow in, you might feel a "Crunch."
Remember babies are "Mounds" of fun.
The reason your "Mounds" get BIGGER is because your "Almond Joy" wants some "Milky Way!!"

Cindy Made This Beautiful Quilt

This Is A Soft Quilt From Ruth

Brynn & Dorothy Made These Cute Bath Towels

We Were Given So Many Outfits, Blankets, and Baby Goodies

Friday, May 6, 2011

Guymon & Campbell Baby Shower

Our Guymon and Campbell families all got together to celebrate our soon to be little bundle of joy. We haven't had them all together since we were married six years ago so it was a big day with a lot of people we love. Since I'm the one with the huge belly, they let me somewhat plan the party. All of the girls went out to lunch while the boys stayed behind. We had a fun lunch a Johnny Carinos talking about all the naughty things we did as kids. The boys had a fun time at the park letting the little ones run around wild. We have very generous families, and we were given so many great and thoughtful gifts. Some of them were burp cloths and receiving blankets from Grandma Guymon, a crocheted blanket and car seat cover from Grandma Campbell, a diaper cake and car quilt from Aunt Laura, cute outfits from Aunt Jaime (she knows how to shop for boys), Cousin Ashlee made Evan a cute onesie with a tie on it, Uncle Travis & Michelle gave us some cute outfits and mittens, and even our friend Renee gave us some much needed diapers and wipes. We've never officially met her so it was very nice of her to think of us. And to top it all off, they all gave us a car seat and stroller that Travis & Michelle put together for us. We had a great day with our family and can't wait until everyone can meet us at the hospital when he arrives.