Spring Break

Well, it hasn't been much of one. To start it off we got blasted with more snow than we've seen all winter, we then took a trip to Primary Children's with Miley, and the rest of the week Justin worked and took care of Miley and I, while I layed on the couch trying to keep my food down, but at the same time trying not to think about it because the thought only made me more sick. We are not boring at all.

Here's Miley in the waiting room at Primary's. I made her this hat for her big day. At Primary Children's one of the methods of treating Torticollis in young babies is to inject Botox into their tight neck muscles, so we met with the Nurse and Dr there to see if Miley is a candidate for this procedure. After they examined her Justin and I decided it best to wait for Miley to start crawling, and grow into herself a little more before doing any of the Botox treatments. I had no idea that Torticollis can cause so many problems. Sight, and hearing problems, hip and spine alignment, etc.

The Dr. suggested that we get some x-rays to check some of Miley's vertebrae. I couldn't go past a certain point in the x-ray room because I'm pregnant, so I just had to watch the technicians hold Miley's little body down while she screamed bloody murder. I consider myself to be pretty tough. I have never cried when Miley has been sick, or had to have her shots, but watching her scream, and not being able to go to her and comfort her was more than I could bare. I could not fight back my own tears no matter how hard I tried. When they were finished I could not wait to get her out of there. And I sure hope we don't have to go back. My heart really went out to all of the children there who have severe problems or illnesses. It is hard as a parent to see your child go through any amount of pain, so my heart was broken for them.

I'm sure this week won't be going down in any history books as the 'Best Spring Break Ever' and even though we are sick of snow, sick of school, and sick of being sick, this week has helped me find gratitude for incredible blessings in my life I was not recognizing before.

Like a sweet, and supportive spouse who has been there to pick up the slack I've been dragging around. What a blessing he has been to me this week. He has done laundry, and dishes galore. If I leave the house for five minutes, I come back to it dusted, vacuumed, and incredibly clean in the blink of an eye.

He has cooked dinner, been up with Miley every morning so I could sleep in, and then come home early everyday so he can help take care of me, and play with Miley some more. I married a truly great man.

I'm grateful for my sweet Miley who reminds me everyday that being pregnant is so worth it in the end. She has been so sweet to just lay by me on the couch and play or read books. She makes my heart beat unconditional love.

I have felt a lot of grattitude for great friends who have called, sent notes, or come to visit to see how I am doing. Their kindness is above and beyond what i deserve, and I feel fortunate to have them.

I'm grateful that Heavenly Father has blessed us with another precious baby, and trusted Justin and I with the amazing privilege it is to be parents at this time. So I guess this spring break has not been as bad as I have made it sound. In many ways it has been really great.