New Diet

My gallbladder attacks are triggered by what I eat, so now I am on a low-fat diet. Until I have my surgery next week I can't have anything that is too fatty. My diet consists of fruits, veggies, breads and limited amounts of chicken. I do love these things, but they aren't enough! I want french fries! I want a steak! I want ice cream!! Low-fat is really hard for a girl who loves fast food! But I am hanging in there- the upside is that I am losing a little weight :) So one more week and then I am grabbing some cookies!

Surgery

Well, I have to have my gallbladder taken out!

The last week I have had these severe attacks of pain in my chest and back. The pain is so awful that I can't do anything. Brian took me to the instacare and I had an ultrasound. The diagnosis: gallstones. I guess that it is really common to develop gallstones during pregnancy. We women sure go through a lot to bring these little babies into the world. So in about 2 weeks, I have to have surgery. I am a little nervous, but glad to know that after it is out I won't have the pain. In the meantime, I am so afraid of having another attack. They say that eating fatty foods triggers the attacks, so I am trying to eat really low fat foods. Knowing I can't have certain foods makes me want them even more! I want ice cream, steak and french fries!

The surgery is pretty simple. It is an outpatient procedure and I will be home in a few hours. It makes me happy to know that I am not going to have to stay overnight.

So that is today's update. Wish it was about something else!

Evening Walk

We have gotten in the habit of taking walks over at the South Ogden Nature Park. We love it over there. Jack runs everywhere- Last week he chased some pheasants. I really like it because I get to be with my little family and it is helping me get back into shape. Here are a few pics-

Jack looking for birds

Brian and Harrison

Here's the boy!

Harrison Scott Rogers

Brian and I are proud to announce the birth of our little boy! On June 23, 2009, after 16 hours of labor, Harrison came into this world at 10:28 pm! He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long. He is such a beautiful little boy. We are enjoying having him here with us and look forward to all the good times in store. We are very grateful that everything went well and that both he and mom are healthy and doing great.
Sorry we don't have any pictures yet. I haven't had time to load them yet! Keep checking back for pics!

Midnight

So, the induction last week didn't go over too well. After ten hours of contractions, baby decided he wasn't ready to come into this world. So I was sent home. It was a long day and hard to come home without a baby.
But the here is the good news- I am going in again tonight to be induced. I get to go back at midnight. So hopefully sometime in the early hours of the morning, baby Harrison will come into our lives!

Wednesday!!!

I went to the doctor today and had a great appointment! Why? Because he said that he can induce me next week! So on Wednesday, it's off to the hospital I go to have a little baby boy! I am so excited. I just can't wait. The fun part will be that it's also Brian's birthday! So he will be getting the best birthday present ever! Wish me luck!