Hospital Pics

Tenley's little for and monkey toes!! (thanks to her dad)

Doesn't look like she enjoyed this at all. My poor baby girl!

All swaddled up and ready to go see her mama!

My mom finally holding her after being in the OR with me.

Papa's little girl!

Just when I thought..

The whole time I was pregnant I figured that I would have this baby just like everyone else...nope. 10 months of pregnancy and a emergency csection. Hold up you say!! Yep you heard right a csection. All those contractions started to put stress on Tenley so when her heart beat changed they throw on the oxygen mask and call my doctor. At that point I told Tucker what had happened and he said he need to go outside(which means he needs to smoke). He was so stressed out after seeing me with the mask on and the nurses basically freaking out. My doctor got there in about 15 mins. As soon as he came in the room he said well its time to have that baby. I went from freaked out to terrified. Once Dr. Burke told us I was wheeled out of the room and head to the OR. My mom was left behind getting on the gown, grabbing the computer telling Tucker what was going to be happening now. Oh it was a mess. I was so scared and all I wanted was my husbands hand.

Doesnt this look like fun!! I was so drugged I couldnt stop shaking even after it was over. I was in the recovery room for an hour shaking so bad it made my blood pressure drop to seriously low levels.

I have no idea if Tucker even saw all this but i know my mom was trying so hard to get him online in there. But we did get video an pictures.

Then our beautiful Tenley was born!!!
Her dad got to see her from the web cam before I saw her.
That really meant a lot to me.
Getting Tenley all cleaned up and ready to met her mom!

This feeling of holding our daughter for the 1st time is the the most amazing feeling I have ever experienced. Its a love like no other.

Im finally getting INDUCED

So the weeks came and went and I was now 42 weeks pregnant...agh. I wanted to cry, pull my hair out, kill my doctor but most of all I just wanted Tenley to finally get here. If you felt bad for me then you should feel worse for the hubs. Poor guy couldn't even be home then every day he would get online to ask me "anything babe" "how are you feeling" "when is she going to come".

But there was a break in the clouds because 10Aug10 I was going to be induced!!! Finally!!

Ok if you laugh I will kill you cause I look like Im having twins haha

My amazing husband was with me the whole day from 0800 until birth. He really made me feel like I had him by my side. We had a good time talking, playing games, watched each other nap.. he was even there for the contractions haha I have an amazing man!

Heres me and Tuck on web cam. Thank you God and hospital for good Internet connection this day!

Well I got all hooked up to the monitors and whatever. This is a pic of our sweet baby girls heart and mine.

So the day was pretty crazy they where trying to get my body ready since it was going to happen on its own. I was givin a few kinds of things which didnt work. The Doctor had to break my water which hurt so bad I cant explain to you the feeling. From that point on the contractions got worse and then I decided maybe that hot bath would feel good. It did and I recommend it to every pregnant mom out there. However after about 40 mins I was in to much pain. My body still wasnt ready to have a baby and I couldnt stand anymore contractions so time for the feel good drugs!!! YAY

Have to say it was so hard to get one when my contractions where 1 min apart and they want you not to move haha I was like ok I wont me what the hell. After I got it I was in heavn!!!

Oh My

Ok so my husband an a few friend have said "you need to up date your blog". Well I have found that it takes time to do this and these days I dont aways have it haha. But I will try harder ~k~

Just another day of work...

God I love him so much! Im so proud of him. He works so
hard.


Taken a break!


Right corner: Tuck and another SSG ready to fight over whos college
football teams better haha



Out on a mission. The view from Tuckers Mrap. I swear he is in
Idaho haha well looks like it huh?

A farewell to a fallen soldier.

June 8th Tucker lost a good friend an soldier SGT Erick Klusacek. Its hard when
any soldier loses there life over but its even harder when it hits so close to home.
They had a very nice ceremony (from what Tucker told me) and the rest of the troop is handling it the best they can. He was honored here in the states the way he should be. And is survived by his Wife Amber and daughter Mekella.

~~Rakkasan~~

RIP: Sgt Erick Klusacek

In 7 weeks we will be parents!!

33 weeks has finally arrived. Its been easy other then my husband not being here to experience the weeks with me. Keeping him involved hasn't been the easiest task but I am doing my best. My heart breaks knowing how bad he wants to be home with me. He is a such a good man and I know if he was home he wouldn't miss one doctor appointment, would baby shop anytime I wanted him to, he would help me pick things for her room and the gear we want so I guess what I'm saying is I'm a lucky girl to have him.
Tenleys room is about done. I have been nesting a lot lately. I washed all her clothes, sheets, towels. folded everything a few times over lol. Her cradle is finish and in the room agh feels good to say that it wasn't a simple project. Just one very important thing missing... we need Daddy home.

Pink ~n~ Sweet

We are officially down to 8 weeks left. The day I took these photos I was so upset. It had been almost 4 days that I didn't hear a word from Tucker. When 72 hours goes by in the deployment world it makes the wife at home start to get nervous. Now don't get me wrong I did NOT have a bad feeling anything was wrong with him. Just made me very uneasy. Anyways while I was trying to keep my mind off things I decided to play with the camera lol!!

This is just one way Tenley and I are capturing our love for Tucker aka Daddy while he is away!

~Crazy about my soldier~

I know most wives say they are proud but I'm so PROUD of him. Every time I see a new picture, hear his voice, read a message I get butterflies. Here are a few pictures of him and his guys over in Afghanistan. and no its not Idaho for all you Idahoans thing that looks like southern Id, but it does kind look like it huh!

Tucker is in the last row 3rd to the end on the right

Last row 3rd from the end on the right


However in this photo He is the one in the middle not looking at the camera.
When i asked why he said "I was yelling at one of my guys"
That's a full time Staff Sargent for ya!

Make Over! Fabric Style!

Tuckers mom gave us his Great Grandma Capps rocker for the nursery. It fit me well because I'm well short lol. The green just wasn't us. I found the perfect fabric in Salt Lake. I must say my mom is good she did about 85% of the work. Me about 15% ha ha. Tucker insisted we keep some of the wood showing. I wasn't to happy only because I wanted a more modern look. However now I love the wood, so good job babe! This wasn't an easy project by any means. I didn't think it would take as long either, but when your mom is a perfectionist (wonder where I get it Tucker). It takes longer. I have to say it was worth the time I love the chair and its going to look great in her nursery. I have a feeling Tucker and i will be spending many nights in this chair. So thanks moms. We love the family pass down.

~BEFORE~
~STRIPPED DOWN~

~AFTER~

Beautiful nursery rocker!!

Holy Crap 29 Weeks only 11 to go!

Wow 29 weeks already!! Tucker and I where just talking about how fast the weeks are flying by. Its so nice that its is. I want my Tenley and Hubby home. We have 11 weeks till full term and Tucker should be home around then too. I cant wait to see him holding our little girl. I know it will be a moment I never forget.

~Man I'm getting big~

Lumber Jack Lodge -n- Lolo, MT

Had a great Sunday up at Lumber jack Lodge at a 3D archery hunt. I know its Mothers day but My mom said "go Have fun". So dad and I did. 30 targets to hit ranging 10-50 yards. Nice weather even though it was cold during some parts of the hunt. I'm 28 weeks now so there where ares of the hunt that where difficult to hike. At one part I had to sit on my bum and slide down the hill so i wouldn't fall. (don't tell Tuck he may not like that lol). All in all a great day tired and so happy to be home off my feet. Sad part of the day I missed Tuckers call because there wasn't service where we were. He is so sweet to wish me Happy Mother's day. I don't look at my self as a mom yet, but the fact that he does is very sweet. I feel like the luckiest girl to have a husband like him. He is just so caring a always shows me he is thinking about me.

Another month bites the dust!!

May 1st I love it. It means another month down and about 2 1/2 -3 months till Tenley and Tucker are here. This deployment seems so long but then another months goes by and I think YES getting closer. I feel so blessed to be able to talk to him as much as we do. Hearing his voice and seeing him online can really put a big smile on my face and heart. I'm really hoping May flys by fast to. I have a baby shower in SLC on the 15th and will spend almost a week there with my two sister, my mom, kayla and Robb so we should have some fun. Then up to Twin for another shower being thrown by Jan and Tuckers Aunt Holly. Its going to be fun but I wont know to many people there so interesting also. I just hope Tuckers month goes by fast too.

~Watch me grow~

When I was in Salt Lake visiting my sister we went to the Quilted Bear!! We always go there to find way cute stuff and ideas. They also have the best sugar cookies there :) Well we saw these height chart boards and they where so cute but like $45.00. I wasn't going to pay that much for something I could make so Tiff an I went and got all the stuff to make one. It cost like $12.00!!! I have to say its one of my favorite things I have made yet.

~Diaper Station~

So I kinda get obsessed with redoing things and making antiques look new. I know its easier to buy things new and place them in the house right away. Well for me I need projects and crafts to keep me busy and my mind of Tuckers deployment. So my Mom and I found this antique changing/baby dresser and decided to go for it. We sanded it all down then stained and stained and stained some more!! It took a lot of work and to stains mixed together to match the crib we got. But we gotter done!!

~BEFORE~

~AFTER~

Great Birthday!

I didn't think my 27th birthday would be all that great just another day, no big deal. Kinda felt that way cause Tucker isn't home. But when my morning started out with a Happy Birthday from my hubby it started looking up.

My Mom took me to lunch and we did some baby shopping and hit a couple antique stores. It was good then my cell rang and a weird number!!! It was my awesome hubs! I wasnt expecting a phone call. we usually talk online. He said " what you didn't think I would call you on your birthday?" After about 10 mins we got off and he got online we talked for like 3 hours no joke. He made my day. Until the door rang and there where these beautiful roses being delivered for me!!! I have to say after I got those flowers from him I was on cloud nine. I felt so special and loved. I feel in love with my husband all over again...no joke butterflies in my tummy and all. Wait where those butterflies really Tenley?? haha jk It was a great day!!

One happy girl!! Thanks honey!

Beautiful he did a good job!

The yummy birthday fruit tart my mom made for me!

SaLt LaKe SiStEr TiMe!!!!

Ok so if you know anything about me you know Im very close to my big sister. I miss her all the time and when we get together we have the best time. I got to spend a whole week with her wish it had been longer but I knew I would be back next month!!!


After lookin at a lot of cribs and I do mean a lot of cribs I picked it! Funny part is I looked at this crib in December when Tucker and I where therefor Christmas visit. Now I was wonting a white crib but got vetoed my the hubs. He said NO WHITE. and NO DARK DARK wood. So when I picked this wood color I was worried he wouldnt like it....but He said "I love the crib babe"!!! Phew!. His imput means a lot to me and I try very hard to keep him in the loop about what we are doing with her room.

Kayla is a big help when picking out fabric to redo a nursery chair in. When you get to that point where you want to pull out your hair cause you have to many choices she will make you smile and give ya kisses!! So when going shopping bring your Kayla!!

So happy we found the perfect fabric!!!

Who needs a fuzzy baby crown for her birthday coming up??? I think Kayla!

Twin Falls in April

I took alittle road trip to good old Twin Falls!! I thought it was time I went and saw our dog and Tuckers family. We had a great time. Did some baby shopping, ate some yummy food that only Twin has and just hung out. It was hard being there without Tucker. Makes me feel like a big piece of me is missing. I got a chance to catch up with a really good friend my Amber!! Twin is also a small town so I ran into Jamie, Armondo, Brit, Matt and Kari. Gosh did I forget anyone haha

Rita, Me and Mel

Jan, Bob and Me

Happy dog even if her face doesnt look like it right here.

Pizza Pizza Tenley had to try her dads favorite place!

K ready to go!!

Me, Sue and Tenley missing dad!!

Mel and Sue

Tenley Caitlin

Our beautiful baby girl!!! Dr. Burke still wont say its 100% girl but there are no boy parts in site!! I was kinda sad at the first ultrasound when we found out that she was a she but now knowing she is a girl I cant wait!!!

Her little face

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