Story of Stress

So last night I was watching Dr. Oz before I went to bed and he talked about canker sores and that they're caused from stress. Well I get canker sores pretty often. So I was talking to Chad about this because I never thought of them being caused from stress. Well Chad agreed that I stress WAY too much over things. Right now I think my main struggle is sitting down to take a breath. (Chad pointed this out) I'm so concerned about keeping up with house work and home work that I forget to stop for a minute. I guess I feel that if I sit down for a moment in the day I'm being unproductive and lazy. I never sit on the couch and I only sit in my Chair when I'm feeding the baby. I try to stay busy all day. I think I clean Cole's room like 8000 times a day so I don't have to start a big project and his room is the easiest to clean. The positive side to this is that I've been really good for the last few months on keeping the house clean. The bad part is that I run run run and when I crash, I crash HARD. Like even today. The boys are having quiet time and when I was pregnant or when I don't feel well (like yesterday) I will lay down but today I feel fine so I did the dishes, took a shower, sorted laundry and now I'm blogging (yes I have blogging on my "to do list") instead of sitting down and reading or resting. In our last Conference session it was pointed out that "my worth is not measured by my to do list" I guess I need to listen to that and just take a break once in a while. Maybe I will post our dailey rutine on here so you all can laugh at me lol...I stress if we don't "keep to the schedule"

Thankful Thoughts

So I've been pondering for the last few weeks about what I'm thankful for. How could I pick just 1 thing? Chad and I are so blessed. We're thankful that my Mom is still with us. We were told she wouldn't be here this time of year. I'm so thankful that she is. I'm so thankful for my Boys. all 5 of them. I'm thankful that Cooper arrived safely and even my scary labor stories are what most women envy. I'm Thankful for Chad and his sacrifices for our Family. I'm thankful for genuine friends that know when you need them even when you don't ask. I'm thankful I have a home. And that I've been a lot better at keeping it in order. I'm thankful for quiet time because even though I said I'm thankful for my Boys I will admit they drive me nuts most day. I'm thankful for the Gospel in my life and the Testimony I have. I'm thankful for my Savior and the Love he has for me.

I dont want to brag but I make a dang good home made pie!
~Carey~

dinner is ready!
~Carey~

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Nursery Blues

So the other day I was sitting at the counter and I found myself crying. I have been so overwhelmed about Making Coopers nursery set and I didn't know where to begin. I wasn't motivated to even start. Here my little baby is already 2 weeks old and I still don't have a bedding set for him. I've tried shopping for one but I just really hate all of the ones in the store. That is why we had decided to make one. So there I was just crying over it at the computer. So I start to shop for one online (again) I went to Ebay and did some searching there. And then there it was. Finally I found a bed set that wasn't $200. and that Chad and I both liked. So we watched the auction that included 13 pieces of a nursery (all but a lamp and mobile). Total with shipping was only $75 I didn't think that was bad considering what all it came with. It's so cute. It's a little aviator set with brown earth tone colors. I will post a picture when it gets here. I was just so relieved to finally have a set for him, and I feel a lot less stressed since I don't have to make one.

Click HERE and it will take to one still listed on ebay.

Just chilin'
~Carey~

Tree is up =)
~Carey~

All done! so cute
~Carey~

"Sew" Fun!

this is what im doing on this fine afternoon. I havnt done this forever.
~Carey~

Not enough words.

I just want to give Chad a BIG thanks for all of the work he has done this last 2 weeks. He has worked so hard taking care of me, the boys, the house, changing the floors, doing the shopping, cooking. Every time I turn around he is doing something while I just sit around and lay in bed. When I got my fever, is concern for me was great he kept asking if I was ok. I love him so much. I couldn't ask for a better husband/companion/Dad for our boys.

I Love you Chad.

Floor all done. =) Thanks Chad
~Carey~

getting going. once he gets the hall done the dinning should go pretty quick.
~Carey~

all tuckered out.
~Carey~

Look at that hair!

Cooper Elliott

(The red text are links)
So here's what happened. It all started on Sat night. Remember I posted on facebook about having a gallbladder attack?? Well I think that is what got it all started. It was a pretty intense attack. It ended about 8:30 then I helped Chad bag our 40 LBS of chicken, then went to bed. around 12:30 I woke up feeling another attack starting so I got up got comfortable in my chair and was gearing up for a long night. Close to 1am the attack seemed to be gone but I kept having menstrual cramps, about every 10 min. So I woke Chad up and told him I "think" I was having contractions. The reason I say "I think" is because with all of my other boys I never really had them. My water would break I would go in have 2 contractions and babies are here. So anyway, around 2am I was able to go back to bed but I didn't sleep at all because I was still feeling the cramps but instead of coming and going it was just "there". So on Sunday Chad took the boys to Stake Conference, I stayed home still feeling the same. I was up all night again Sunday night. I was getting up about every 20 min with cramps and having to go potty and roll over etc.....Monday rolls around I'm still feeling yucky but we went to the library and some things, then about 4:45 I called The Baby Place to check in. I had no idea what to think because again, I've never felt this before. I talked with Holly and told her I think I've been having contractions she told me to time them and such. But again they didn't "hurt" like what you hear others talk about, so I didn't know. So around 8pm I called Amy and told her she should probably come over to be with the boys and I called The Baby Place again and told Jerusha that they seem to be coming about every 5 min but not lasting long. She said to go ahead and come down and she will take a look. So we did (got there just before 9) and then I got in trouble lol....Jerusha checked me and said I should have gone down hours ago lol. I was already at 7cm 100% and 0 station. So we just proceeded I sat in the chair contracting like I had been at home. Around midnight I was super tired from not sleeping all weekend. My water still hadn't broke and I was starting to get annoyed. I had totally forgotten what it felt like to push because again I don't do labor normally. So Holly told me what I would feel. Just after 1am I was done I felt the slightest possibility to push (probably should/could have waited another contraction ) Chad went and got the crew and I moved to the Birthing stool. 1 push broke my water YAY there was hope lol. I started pushing. after 1 push Jerusha stopped me. There was a slight problem. She had me push again and the little stinker was trying to come out hands first. His right arm was across his chest and his hand was up by his cheek. It took a little more effort then the other boys but still only about 5 min of pushing. He got here and was having a rough time clearing his lounges. He had lots of bruising on his face (poor little guy) But other wise we're all doing great. He was born at 1:14am on Nov 9th We came home at 10am that morning. He was 8lbs 10oz, 21 1/2 inches long and his head was 14 1/8 (plus the arm in the way) He has LOTS of super DARK hair. The other boys had little bit of hair that was slightly dark but nothing like this.

I will post more pics later.

I can see my toes!
~Carey~

Our new baby boy is

Our new baby boy is here.
~Carey~

Chads in Heaven! Shaily sure does like him and i think Cole is A bit jelouse
~Carey~