Ryan Dean Bassett

We had our baby last Friday night at 11:42 pm. This pregnancy was definitely my most interesting. After a couple questionable ultrasounds my doctor decided it was time to get the little guy out. I was in shock when she told me she wanted me to go straight to the hospital and get induced. Of course this was one of the few times Ken was working at a different hospital (I delivered at the one he normally works at). It took some work but he was finally able to get away so he could be there for the birth. My epidural was only working on my right side, it was not fun. Each time I have a baby my epidural works less and less (they said probably due to scar tissue). Ryan came out with his cord wrapped around his neck 2 times but with no complications. He seems to be a perfectional healthy baby. He was 6lbs 5 oz and 20 inches long.

I am healing fine. I have had issues with breastfeeding. It is SO frustrating! One would think after breastfeeding 3 kids it would be second nature. Unfortunately, this is not the case for me. I have blood blisters and open sores. Can you say, ouch!

I am just so glad he is here and healthy...and that I am done with the doctor's visits (I was having to go 2+ times a week at minimum of 2 1/2 hours a visit. It was getting really old.)

New Year's Resolutions

Is anyone else already struggling with keeping their new year's resolutions?  I have completely let mine go!  I am not the type that makes a lot of resolutions each year.  Usually just one or two.  This year, however, I feel extraordinarily inept.  I had a list of 4 resolutions and NOT ONE of them is going well.  Especially my resolution to be more organized.  I bought baskets and bins, made a list of what needed organizing..... and it stopped there.  All I'm DOING is stressing about it now.  I feel like I'm drowning in piles of junk!  Anyone really good at organizing?  Britt?  Megan?  Who else is really organized... ??  Bryony?  Rachel?

The only place in my house that is tidy and organized right now is my office.  I know that's ironic, but seeing all those pretty flowers and ribbons, sewing supplies, papers and scrapbooking tools stored and displayed neatly just makes me GIDDY!  So, I'm on top of that, but my "LIFE" is a mess.  How do I get motivated again?!?

Oh and... Amy- it looks like Idaho is the clear winner!!  Let us know what you need help with k?

Who else..

Anyone else have a home business?  I added a link for my website, and would love to add yours too.  Anyone sell tupperware or candles or anything?  Girlfriends gotta support each other, right?!  ;0)  

It's (going to be) a Girl!

I had my ultrasound a couple weeks ago, and we found out we're having another girl! We are excited, the kids can't wait. Now we play the name game... So Jenny, I will probably be ordering some cute bows! Let us know when you get an etsy site or however we can check them out and order some!
Everything looked okay on the u/s although she measures pretty small, so I have another u/s at my next appt in a couple weeks.
I can't wait to hear what the final verdict is on the girl's trip. I'm hoping I can still come (and enjoy) even though I'll have a little person with me. I miss you all!
Megan

Check out the poll to your right ------>

Hey girls!!

Today we drove past the movie theater, and I could think of nothing I would rather do this weekend that to go see "Bride Wars" and out to Cold Stone with all of you! Is it July yet? There'd better be some good chick flicks out then that we can go and see! :)

I added the poll Amy asked for. I really don't care either way. I voted for Idaho, but any place would be alrighty by me! We're going to drive out, and stay for a week. Have we narrowed down a weekend yet? We had discussed the weekend of the 11th or the weekend of the 18th, right? I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG!!

By the way, ladies, I've started a little mini business making headbands, flowers and bows for little girls. I have tons of supplies and my prices are cheap. If any of you are interested, let me know! Custom orders are my favorite!! I can do just about anything from tiny baby clips, corker bows, giant flowers, the interchangable headbands and bows, and cute little fly away hair bands. I can ship most any order for between $2.50- $5.00. I also make and sell the "hooter hiders." I can do them for $20 if you don't want the designer fabric. $25 otherwise. You can add things on like pockets, matching burp cloths, and cute little silky strings for baby to play with while he/she nurses. I'm working on setting up an etsy site or something.

I just added the picture for fun :)

My Birthday Post

Here is my picture sitting at the computer writing this post and taking this picture for ya'll on a sunday night.



Ok, I can't believe it has been a year since my last birthday post. SO MUCH has happened since last January. I can't believe all that has changed since Hayden was born last January 7th and then I had my birthday the next day.
Well my last birthday totally stunk so it could only get better this year. I can't think of anything worse than spending your birthday in the hospital recovering from a c-section with no baby to hold and only a quick visit from your husband and son!
So this year's birthday was great :)
The weather was unseasonably warm so Kyler Hayden and I walked to the park (you can pretty much walk to any destination in this town:) and we had a ton of fun. I think we had been mostly inside the early part of the week so it was refreshing to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors playing! It got up to 68! I felt like I was in AZ again!
Adam came home for lunch and brought me some roses and a card. It was very sweet. He was however on call that night, so we couldn't go out. I was really bummed about that, but it turned out to be great. Adam takes call from home out here. Sometimes it is crazy and he is gone all night, others he is home with minimal calls and visits. I was blessed that he hardly had any calls and was home most of the night if not all.
Adam always make me a carrot cake from scratch for my birthday. I LOVE IT! It is so good and this year's was no exception. We ordered my favorite pizza, Hawaiian pineapple and Canadian bacon and then sang and ate some cake. Kyler was really sweet and while we were waiting for Adam to serve us some cake he said, "Mommy I am glad it's your birthday." He is so sweet. Earlier that day he also told me I could pick out any toy I wanted at the store for my present and suggested that I get a fire truck or race car. So funny!
Oh and earlier when it was time for Kyler's nap (he has been fighting these lately) I told him the best birthday present he could give me was to take a nice long nap :) He looked at me funny and said "but how will I give it to you?" I think he was curious about how he could wrap it up. But he did take a nap and I was able to enjoy a good book!
Hayden gave me lots of great smiles and cuddles. He is such a joy, and I am so glad we share our birthdays so close. He is my special bday gift!

It was great to spend a quiet evening at home with my boys for my birthday. They really made me feel special and appreciated!

Oh I think I am supposed to write more about something else ....

Some of my birthday wishes & things I would like to accomplish are....

-to continue piano lessons and play a song in church!
-be consistent/frequent in my gospel study
-to enjoy each day with my kids and not waste so much time on the computer and in other tasks that are time wasters.
-spend more time reading and less time watching TV
-to be more out going and make some friends out here... it's been rough, let me tell you! we are in a branch and no one my age/situation lives within 40 miles of me, and no built in resident friends :( the real world i guess!
-go to Time out for Women in Denver in march
and to go to Girls weekend this year!

Anyway I wish you all well and hope you are doing great. Hanging in there anyway! For those in 3 year residencies we are half way I guess. For those in longer programs/ military stuff ( my prayers go out to you :) but at least you will still have that built in support longer with other resident/military moms!
I hope I can see all of you this summer.
love, Rachel

ps. thanks for all the Christmas cards too! I promise I will get one out next year. I love seeing pics of your beautiful families. Happy New Year!


Oh yeah almost forgot, I am 27! :)

Girls Trip

Okay girls, we need to really decide some things concerning our girls weekend. Where for sure do we all want to go? What weekend works for everyone? I need to know so I can look into some places. So Jenny maybe we should put up a vote as to when and where(utah or Idaho). Then I can know for sure. And I will need to know how many so I know how big of a place and we can figure out pick ups at the airport and such. Please Please try and come. Last year was so fun even with just the few of us but it would be so awesome to see everyone. Let me know.

Lazy late Christmas card

I didn't make Christmas cards. So here is my picture if I had made a Christmas card.

Yes I took it myself. That is why you can see the edge of my sheet. Maybe one day I can learn how to take pictures. If anyone has a good photography book or website I would love suggestions. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I wish you the best new year.