Baby or not???

for all those of you that haven't already heard, yesterday bright and early (OK not so bright) around 1230 i started contracting and finally around 3 am decided to call the Hospital over in Vernal and by 4 am i was on my way. i arrived at 5 and they hooked me up to the moniters and watched me for hours it seemed. I ended up spending most of my day there with very little change from when i first arrived so they ended up doing a amniocentesis (removed fluid from the sac) and sent me home. depending on those results (which we find out around 11) TAVAN COULD BE BORN TODAY!!!! The DR. decided that if the results show that his lungs are developed (which there is a 90% chance they are) then i will go in and he will break my water and get this show on the road! Ricky and I are both way excited but I am also however pretty nervous...i guess its fear of the unknown and im not sure EXACTLY what to expect, but im doing fine and am ready to face my fear so my little one can come! so for now ....no baby..... but maybe by tonight...??????

it's a little late...but better late than never!

so i know its late but i figured i would still post it. Here is a picture of the Morgan family on Halloween, one of Ricky and I with Santa and one of our pumpkins. We didn't do much this year, but it was still more than we did last year. Ricky and I didnt dress up, but we made sure Tavan didn't miss out on the opportunity! For Halloween RIcky and I just hung out around the house and enjoyed each others company. We went to the Ward dinner and trunk or treat and got to see the kids costumes and pass out candy. We only had 4 trick or treaters that actually came to our house (before we left) maybe next year we will do better!

2 weeks!!!

so after a lot of discussion between Ricky and I and our doctor we have decided that we will be induced on the 19th of November. that means only two more weeks until our little guy is here!!!! we are excited but i am beginning to become pretty nervous. (not about becoming a parent but more the just how bad will it hurt and to find out my pain tolerance level) We decided that induction was something that we wanted to consider after we found out that the mine will only allow Ricky to take 2 days off for Tavans arrival. We were worried that whenever Tavan did come that i would be in the hospital those 2 days and when it came time to go home, Ricky would be at work and miss being home with a brand new baby. This is not something that we wanted to happen. so after looking at the calender with Ricky working Monday- Thursdays we decided that he could take Thursday and Monday off because the mine will not be open during Thanksgiving so that would allow Ricky to have from the 19th-29th home with Tavan and I ( he might have to work on or two of those days...but better than nothing). We were nervous about asking our Doctor about being induced but were relieved when he said that "everyone" was healthy enough and that it really would only be a couple days before my due date and that he was completely comfortable with doing it.. So ....unless Tavan has different plans for us.....he will be here for Thanksgiving!!!

almost ready

by no means do i look like i could "pop" at any moment to others, but i, myself, feel large and in charge...........
Tavan has plenty of blankets to keep him warm during the winter months (im sure im missing some but i think i got the majority of his blankets.....there are 18 pictured here)



He is beginning to fill his closet with clothes and not just boxes of diapers......





The drawers are becoming full with all sorts of warm cuteness........


The nursery is almost complete just need to put up the top trim.....


Tavan is ready to ride........

now we just have one more month until our due date to wait. Today at the Doctor's they said that everything was good and that we are ready to go whenever our little one is!

update

( the decor theme of shower)

Ricky and I are getting so excited to meet our little one! i know everyone says that the last month of pregnancy lasts forever but for us it is still going so fast! we only have just a little over a month until our due date. It seems like everyday we are so surprised at how little time we have left and the "nesting" sets in for not only me but Ricky as well! Our nursery is almost completed...we have to get the finishing touches while in Vernal tomorrow then we should be done with it! It looks so adorable and I am so happy that we did what we wanted. it going to look awesome we think. I also need to take a moment to thank Ricky for working so hard. He has passed his probationary time period at the mine and is now an official employee with the benefits. (Thank goodness for the insurance picking up the pregnancy costs from here on out....it will help out) He works hard and because he does he is able to provide for us and our lifestyle. It seems that people all around me are always worrying about their bills and how to pay them, but for us it has not been a big problem. I am so thankful for all that he does and for spoiling "us" occasionally. i would not have all that i have if it were not for my hard working hubby!
This past weekend was also my baby shower. We were spoiled enough to have my brother James fly out my Grandma in time for the shower and who will be staying for the month of November for Tavans arrival. Thank you James ( and congrats on the baby GIRL!!) Tavan got a good amount of loot to add to his ever growing pile.....Thanks to everyone who came and also to those who couldnt but still sent a gift. He got some cute clothes, blankets, car seat& stroller, bouncer, rocking chair just for him that was handmade by great grandpa, bottles, tub, stuffed animals, and of course more clothes.... i think it is safe to say that our baby boy will be warm and well dressed when he arrives. most of all the other "baby necessities" Ricky and I have been collecting for the past few months so i think it is safe to say that we are ready....or atleast we feel like we are!