Last two weekends.

Last weekend was Hayden's first long car of many to come. Friday after Brian's last final we got in the car and headed to Boise. We weren't sure how Hayden was going to do since this was the longest car ride he has been on to date. He slept most of the way till his mama woke him up to eat. He did great this trip we stayed with Patrick and Cortney in their new house it was so much fun to get to hang out with them, and of course have the help with the baby. Cortney loves babies and does whatever she can to help. She was awesome. While we were there we were able to see Brian's family. We hung out with his parents and siblings Saturday night and Sunday. Brian's grandparents finally got the opportunity to meet our cute baby boy. On Monday we said good-bye to Pat and Cortney and also stopped by Aunt Lucy's so we were able to see Aunt Lucy, Lucy and Steve, Patrick was sleeping when we got there. Aunt Lucy made us the most beautiful afghan. (Thanks aunt Lucy). Then Hayden did awesome again and slept most of the way home until we hit Fort Hall and he blew out this pants. We stopped at the reservation and changed him we bought some drinks on our way out because the cashiers were giving us funny looks.

This week has been a little stressful as Brian was preparing to take the MCAT. Didn't help that I got sick on Thursday night and Friday night my mom offered to come help with Hayden so I could sleep. That way Brian could go up to school and not feel guilty leaving my at home with the baby. I thought I was better on Saturday so I headed to my mom's to see
Annie and her family. Brian finished the MCAT which he feels he did well on (here's hoping). Then Andria and Becca watched Hayden for us so we could go to dinner just the two of us. It was so nice to just be together alone for a bit. Thanks Andria and Becca! Then Brian and I woke up Sunday morning sick and decided not to attend church. So health center Monday morning here we come. Hayden doesn't have it yet (knock on wood) so we are not just going to power through it. So hopefully we get feeling better soon at our house. Brian and I also start school on Tuesday we are excited but nervous at the same time. We are balancing baby this semester so well see how things go. Well we love you all and hope you have a great week.

Update

Well I figured I'd update everyone on what is going on with our little family. Hayden is growing so fast and has his two month check up tomorrow I can't wait to see how big they say he is. He can roll over from his stomach to his back without help. This makes tummy time hard becuase sometimes he doesn't like to stay on his belly. He is also smiles all the time when we talk to him.
This is Brian's last week of school for the semester. He is ready for at least a little break. Then we will both be starting back to school for the spring semester. Brian and I will be graduating in July Brian with his Bachelors and me with my Associates. Then we play the waiting game and see if Brian get accepted to a medical school.
We are so grateful for all of our blessing and wonderful family and all their support. We love you all!

Hayden's Blessing Day

Today was Hayden's blessing we were so happy to have so many family members able to make it. Adrianne was so kind to grab our camera and take some pictures for us.

The star of the day and the proud parents.

Daddy and Baby Hayden, Brian gave a beautiful blessing.

Of course the proud Grandpas

Me and my baby boy, he was starting to fuss because we were taking pictures out side on the porch. It was pretty chilly.

Hayden in his blessing outfit. He loves laying on  his belly.

Later that night back at home after the party. Mom and dad did one of Hayden's favorite things, getting rubbed with lotion. He just laid there all relaxed and stretched out.

Still our long and skinny baby. But he is starting to gain weight so he is looking more filled out now.



This past week was very busy at our house. Jennifer and her family came to Idaho on wed and of course baby and I spent as much time with them as possible. Then Thursday night Adrianne and her family joined us. I love having my family here they are so much fun. Then Friday Patrick and Cortney showed up, it was Garrett's birthday so we of course had to have a party. We had pizza and did presents and cake. He loved every minute of it. We also celebrated Cortney's birthday which is next week. Then Saturday we had a wonderful opportunity to go to a women's conference in the BYU-Idaho center. This conference was just for the Rigby South Stake but then got expanded to 25 stakes. My mother and the rest of the Stake relief society presidency put this crazy thing together. Sister Julie Beck came and spoke and my sisters and I were also invited to her special training. It was amazing. That night Brian, Hayden, and I headed to to Blackfoot to see the majority of Brain's family. We are so happy so many of them were able to come. Thanks Rachel for putting everyone up at your house. Then back home where we had Kurt and Verna stay the night with us. So Grandma could get in some time with baby alone. Then Sunday of course was the blessing at 9:30 in the morning. We were sad Jennifer and her family had to leave right after the sacrament. After a sad goodbye then it was off to lunch where my parents hosted a luncheon for us, because we could not fit that many people in our little apartment. All things must come to an end and Adrianne and Patrick and their families headed to their homes. Following them all the Christensen clan headed out.

We love you all!!! For all those that came thank you, and for the rest that couldn't make it we still love you and we missed you.

Hayden's Blessing

We are blessing Hayden on February 27 at 9:30 AM. Our church building is the 9th stake center down the road from the temple. Not the one right next to it, but farther west down the hill.

Simplest way there from the highway: Take the south exit (Exit 332), turn right, stay in right lane and cross RR tracks going straight through the light. Follow the road up and over the hill, University villiage is on the right, our building is on the left.

We will be in the north chapel (under the steeple), and will be having a luncheon after sacrament meeting at my parents' house in Rigby. We love you all and would love to see you there.

Hayden Loves Bath Time

Today we took Hayden to get his newborn pictures done. He did so good and was so mellow. So when I get them back I'll post some so you can see how cute our boy is.

Hayden's umbilical cord finally fell off so now he can have a real bath. I have given him a few baths but Brian hasn't been part of the fun since Hayden's first bath in the hospital. So we waited for bath time 'til daddy got home from lab.




Starting out



 Brian thought this was funny to put the wash cloth on Hayden's head I don't think he liked it too much.

Just enjoying the water.

This is the look he had most of the time just so relaxed he is his mother's child. He loves the bath.

Mom got to put lotion on Brian was a little nervous to do this because you have to be quick or you could get a little something extra coming your way :)

He loves to be rubbed now.

He did not want clothes back on. just like being in his diaper.

We Have a Baby Boy!!

It's true, We are officially parents now.

Lerin went in for her 41 week appointment on Wednesday morning and Dr. Leavitt sent her over to the hospital to get checked in and that he would be over at about 5 o' clock.  Thankfully, Paula went with her and then stayed through the evening with us.  I had class that I was told to go to, so I did that for most of the day.

After she got checked in and upstairs, (about 12:30 or so) the nurses (with help from the anesthesiologist) got her started on a pitocin drip. When I got there after 3, she was still going on it and had only progressed a little bit more, but her contractions were getting stronger.

When Dr. Leavitt came in around 5 and broke her water, things really started moving. Lerin made it up to a 4 before they gave her the epidural (the guy did an amazing job!) and was progressing slowly until her cousins Rachelle and Stephanie stopped by for a visit and made her laugh, then she was at an 8: after only one hour!

After that, things went pretty well. But to make a long story short: Hayden Craig Christensen was born at 11:34 pm on February 2, 2011.  He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long! He instantly won our hearts and is just a cute little boy that rarely fusses and just makes everyone smile.

Lerin is doing fine, but she is currently just taking it easy and trying to get recovered quickly. We're excited to have him here and happy to be  new parents.

Here are some of the pictures I've taken over the last few days.

Update

Well I am now three days over my due date and no sign of baby yet. My appointment is Wed and the Dr will do an ultrasound and make sure everything is ok. Then he will induce me either wed night or thursday morning. So we will inform everyone when the little guy decides he wants to be here. For my sake I hope earlier rather than later. :)

Some Corrections

Brian says we have plenty of clothing for this child. He really has no idea how much clothing is needed for a baby. Luckily my family is throwing me a baby shower Sat the 22nd, (hopefully I still am pregnant for it). Thanks for all the love and support from family and friends and we can't wait to introduce you to our little boy soon!

The Final Countdown!

So here we are now into the first few weeks of January.  Lerin is very pregnant, and ready to be done.  We are both so very excited to have our little boy join our lives and are looking forward to him being here with us.  We have spent the last few months gathering the necessities for raising a little boy.  We have the stroller, the crib, the sheets and bedding, the little blue security blanket (a la "Linus van Pelt"), and plenty of clothing for now and later--Many thanks to friends and family!! Lerin even has a gliding rocker that I got her as a present for our aniversary (We were looking for another dresser for the house, but found this great deal on the rocker, it was great!).  Just last week, we moved my desktop computer out of the baby's room and into the livingroom so that we have more space there and so I don't wake the baby.  Robert keeps trying to get me to disclose any of the names that we are considering, but so far, no luck...he(and you)'ll have to wait 'til we actually have a baby in our arms.

As it may have been rumored, I do have a job as an early morning janitor on campus.  It is a great job considering, but my one complaint is the early morning part--I don't like getting up at 3:30am.  The work is good and the crew I'm working with is fun and a good group.  This also gives me an opportunity to stay awake and prepare for the classes later that day.

I am now back into yet another semester here at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg.  Still studying biology with a neuroscience emphasis--and taking physiology, histology, professional school preparation, and advanced neuroscience. I have finished my generals and all of my requirements for my chemistry minor, so there's a big step forward, but I'm also trying to decide whether I'll be waiting to graduate in December of this year rather than April in order to get a few more credits and take a basic EMT course and certification.

We will keep you posted. Love you all and best wishes!

Well the last few months have just flown by. For halloween Brian and I dressed up as greek gods and went to our friends Chet and Karen's house we had so much playing games and eating food. This November we have just been boring going to school and I have been working. The baby is doing well growing fast and being very active. My birthday was on Thanksgiving this year which makes everything very exciting. I was very excited Brian got me a new camera that I have been wanting for awhile, and my mom took me shopping for some much needed maternity clothes. We spent Thanksgiving in Rigby with my family we had dinner at the church because we had such a big group this year. It was so much fun. This December we have both been busy finishing up school and getting our finals done. Christmas shopping is almost done. We are going to spend Christmas in Fruitland with the Christensen family.
This past weekend Brian and I traveled to Utah to spend some time with my sister Adrianne and her family. We went to temple square on Friday night. The night was perfect not too cold it was like 40 degrees. They walked me everywhere we walked from gateway mall to temple square and back. That is a lot of work for being seven and 1/2 months pregnant. Saturday we went shopping and then went on a double date that night with Annie and Collin it was our first experience at a Japanese restaurant with a cook right in front of us. I am not good at catching shrimp in my mouth Brian is good at it though. It was a great weekend and now to finish finals and enjoy the holidays. We love you all Merry Christmas!

Gaby was being so cute.

Garrett didn't want to be in any pictures.

This is the view from upstairs in the Joseph Smith building.