12th

Wow, what a month!

I'm not going to lie, it's been hard with 2. But I have to say we're managing pretty well.

Jett turned ONE MONTH yesterday, and can't believe it! I know I wrote that he was the perfect baby...well, he completely changed about 2 weeks after he was born. He would have these painful sounding cries and screams for hours and wouldn't take naps longer than an hour at a time. It was wearing on me, but I had to get to the bottom of this. He hasn't been diagnosed or anything, but is a little colicky. However, it makes it that much worse if I drink/eat too much milk or cheese...Let's just say the Outback cheese fries I ate made for a rough day. He loves his vibrating bouncer, the swing (on the highest setting), and being in the moby wrap. Those three things have him finally taking longer naps. Other than that, he really is a happy baby. If he has no gas, a clean diaper, and is full- he will just lay on the floor until his next nap. I have successfully gotten one real smile out of him. I can't believe how small he is compared to Brody. Jett is wearing all the newborn clothes that never fit Brody, however I don't have very many...so I'll be happy when Jett can where something other than pajamas and onsies. haha. He is a sweetheart and is pretty laid back. He is just fine with how rough Brody is with him. He LOVES to watch Brody. These 2 aren't copies of each other, but they sure are brothers! We are headed to the pediatrician's tomorrow so I will get his stats on here as soon as we get back! Enjoy the pictures!

Brody turned 2 1/2yrs yesterday! Brody is a really good help, most of the time- when he wants too. But I can always count on him getting me the diapers and wipes. He love to go to work with his daddy. I can't believe how old he looks! He is still my baby though. He comes up with the funniest things! He's been obsessed with Finding Nemo, and of course his favorite line has to be, "I'm obnoxious," and he will say especially if he knows he is being annoying. I sure do love him though.

Lance is doing so great too. The business is going great. We had a little incident last week and had some men steal some equipment from our yard, and other businesses around us. Well, Friday they caught the guys, as they were coming back to steal more- during the day(idiots). Well, Lance had to go down and talk to the police and file a report. Come to find out, the next day these two men showed up in the newspaper and on the Tucson news. Tucson had to send their bomb squad down, because they found 7 pipe bombs and a meth lab at their house. Crazy people! Well, they were able to recover some of the other companies equipment, but none of ours. Bummer. I'm just grateful they caught them!

Jett McRae Clawson

This is going to be a super long post...but don't worry there are TONS of pictures!

So we got to the hospital at 6 am on Saturday and got hooked up to the IV and pitocin to get the ball rolling I was at a 3 1/2 to start and the baby was very low(which I totally knew). We definitely had the best nurse, she was kind of an airhead, but her sweetness made of for it. haha. Well, we had to wait for Dr. H and the anesthesiologist to get out of a c-section. Finally by 10:30 I got my epidural, and that was wonderful. Then Dr. Holder broke my water at 11:15 (I was at a 41/2)and they turn the pitocin way up to get my contractions stronger. Lance went to go give his parents an update and while he was gone, all the monitors started beeping. I just thought I had pulled a plug out on accident...until 3 nurses ran in. They hurried and rolled me over, put oxygen on, and turned off the pitocin. Lance walked in and we both had no idea what was going on. The baby's heart rate took a huge plunge and they finally got it back up. They let me labor on my own for a while to see if my body could keep it going. Dr. H came back in at 12:45 and checked me and I was still at a 4 1/2, and he said he would come back in 2 hours and if I hadn't changed that we were going to have to make some decisions. I was very upset...I didn't want a c-section. Well, they turned the pitocin back on and my contractions started back up and were getting stronger and stronger with each one I had. I had Lance press the epidural button just about every 5 min. because they were so intense. My nurse came in at 1:25 and checked me and I was at a 9. They hurried and call my doctor, who had been at this daughters softball try-outs for about 10 min., to come back- fast! At 1:30 I was at a 10 and a +1, my nurse kept checking to make sure the baby wasn't going to fall out. haha. With one contraction I pushed 4 times and Jett was out! Talk about fast. They couldn't put him right up on my chest because his cord was too short..weird huh? It scares Lance to death because apparently our boys don't like to cry that much when they are born. We were getting a lot of crap from all of our nurses because we couldn't decide on a name, and they all wanted to know before they left to go home. Finally by that evening we decided on Jett and even by the morning Lance was still questioning it. I liked both the names and just let Lance decide. It definitely fits him well.

Jett McRae Clawson

Feb. 12, 2011 @ 1:44pm

7lbs. 13oz. 19"

Just getting started!

Getting all cleaned up, it sure makes delivery easy when he was 1lb. lighter than his brother!

It seemed like forever before I got to hold him

We are so sad that Dr. H is not going to do OB anymore...it's going to be hard for us to find a new doctor.


Brody got to come right in and hold his brother


Brody is SO in love...we just have to him real close.

He seriously is THE best baby. Such a sweet snuggler.

Jett only eats once a night...the first night Lance and I were up all night making sure he was still breathing. This is what I woke up to at 1am. Yes, Lance his watching his chest.

Happy daddy

Getting ready to go home. We couldn't wait to get out of the hospital!


We got him all dressed and ready to go home!

My mom and sister were able to come and help us out. Here is Jett's first bath at home. He hated being cold, but as soon as he knew clothes were being put on he stuck his hand in him mouth and waited patiently.

Granny, Brody, and Jett.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us and are still helping. We are so grateful! Jett is the best baby ever. He eats on average every 4 hours a day, and at night he only wakes up once. I've only seen him be fussy, maybe twice, otherwise all he needs is a full tummy and to be swaddled. He sleeps in his bed, and doesn't have to be rocked to sleep (although it's fun to do sometimes). He's been so used to Brody's tantrums and screaming while he was in my belly, so Brody is as loud as he wants and Jett doesn't ever wake up. It's pretty amazing. Heavenly Father sure knows what to do when he send his children to you, because if I got another with Brody's energy and fussiness, my mom would have been staying for the next month. haha. But this way I can still focus a lot of attentions on Brody and so he doesn't get jealous. I think that's about it...since this post was as long as a book! Enjoy!

Not Much...

...Going on around here, except I'm having a baby Saturday!

Can I just say how shocked I am that my Dr. is inducing me a day before my due date! Even the assistant said that he never does that. And it's mostly because my awesome husband is super busy with work next week and my Dr. just so happened to be on-call this weekend!

This picture isn't doing much justice to how large my belly is...considering it was taken almost 3 weeks ago at 37wks. We are all very excited to see this boy and Brody is very anxious to "play cars and Lightning McQueen" with him. I think he has sort of warmed up to the idea, but I'm sure he really doesn't understand what he is in for! Wish us good luck to a new adventure!

37 Weeks

Today has been quite a day. Lance and I went to my appointment this morning only to sit in the waiting room for 45 min. and then have to reschedule for later that afternoon. We returned this afternoon, after I did some hair, just to sit for another 30 min. My Dr. had been back and forth from the hospital all day, but wanted me to stay and get my ultra-sound done. He wanted to make sure that I wasn't hiding a giant baby in my stomach. Well, he is measuring right on spot about 6lbs. 10oz...so no hopes for being induced early, but I have a very healthy, very active boy. Gratitude. Well, I asked for some pictures because down here in Sierra Vista- we really don't get pictures, I know lame-o. It was so fun to see our boy- it was hard to see his face, he is SO low, but he definitely has the same pouty lips like Brody! So, Dr. H gives us the pictures, asks if we have questions, and is on his way. Lance and I take a look at the pictures and just start laughing...ok I may have cried a bit. They were the worst pictures EVER! My sweet, cute baby boy looks like...a dinosaur. I kid you not. So I'm not even going to post them. haha.

I'm curious to see what everyone thinks, so put your guesses in...
1. What are we going to name this boy? Dexter, Jett, or Chandler
2. What day and time will he be born?
3. What will his weight and length be?

2010 Rollercoaster

We've had quite a year, ups and downs, but I wouldn't change anything.

January

-Brought lots of snow and storms (for Sierra Vista, that is)

February

-Took our 3rd Anniversary trip to Disneyland!

-I turned 22

-We found out we were expecting baby #2

-Lance turned 25

March

-Brody turned 18 months!

-Brody went to Nursery...and didn't like it much, in fact, it took him about 5 months to "Love" nursery!

-Found out I miscarried and had to have a D&C...yuck.

April

-Enjoyed Spring!

-Spent Easter with my family in Mesa

-Had a family reunion in Thatcher, where Brody rode a horse for the first time.

May

-Planted a garden, and the tomatoes are the only seeds that grew.

-Found out we were pregnant with baby #2...again! And due February 13th.

June

-I have no recollection of June...and I have no pictures...how sad.

July

-Had a great 4th of July with the Jones'

August
-Went on our Annual Allred Round table Camp out up to Big Lake
-Brody lost my camera(hence the reason for no pictures in August)

September

-Brody turned 2!

-Took our trip to crazy San Francisco!
-Found out we're having another BOY and totally shocked!

October

-Threw Brody's binkies in the trash! YAY!
-Took our annual trip to Apple Annies, to pick out our Fall pumpkins
-Lance had his deer hunt...with no luck on getting our deer....meaning no jerky. Tear.
-We spent Halloween in Mesa and Brody was a cowboy.

November

-Elder Standage returned from Brazil
-Spent Thanksgiving in Thatcher with the Allred's
-went to listen to Craig report on his mission.
-Started potty training...and done in 3 days!

December

(32 weeks pregnant)
-Celebrated our 4th anniversary early, by driving out to Sonoita, having dinner, and just being together.

-Had a wonderful Christmas with my family in Mesa.

-My Brother and his wife lost their baby, Ella.

I'm sure 2011 will bring more fun memories and trials...but I'm ready for a new year!

Bring it On!

PS. Below is the post about my brother, his wife, and their sweet angel, Ella.

Baby Ella

Yesterday my brother Bret and his amazing wife Amy welcomed their baby girl Ella here, but then to have her taken back to our heavenly Father a few hours later. Thank you for all of the prayers that are being offered in Bret and Amy's behalf. Please go to Amy's sister's blog

http://greenappleimages.com/blog
to read more on their story, see a precious tribute picture and if all possible make a contribution to help this young couple pay for funeral expenses.

Thank you everyone, it's much appreciated during this tough time.

30 Weeks

And I still have 10 weeks....yikes.