Our Halloween this year consisted of Paisley getting all dressed up as a fairy princess (I had an excuse to slip her a little mascara-he he), going to Grandpa and Grandma Ricks' house, getting candy at a Trunk-or-treat, and watching college football (our Saturday ritual-Paul's a sports FANATIC). Paisley tagged along with Aunt Jayleen's little boy, Landon, and had her first real Halloween experience!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Current events
Life definitely has been interesting at our house lately. A couple weeks ago, Paul wanted to do some hunting and set up some bear bait. It was our first time out together since I had Londyn and it was so nice to get outside and spend some time with each other. On our way home, we hit a deer which put Paul's truck in the shop for a week (He went through major with drawl not having his Titan). The next week, Paisley got sick with the flu. We sent Londyn over to Paul's parents house for four days so she didn't get sick too. That was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I needed to stay with Paisley so she wouldn't get other people sick. It was so sad, Paisley just wanted to lay down and be held all day (which is unusual because she is an energizer bunny). After Paul got home from work, I would go over to my in laws to bring over milk and hold my little Londyn. Needless to say, Paul and I were so relieved to have our family back together after four long days! Just for memories, here's a picture of Paul in all of his hunting get-up.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Our family of four
Saturday, October 3, 2009
INTRODUCING...
LONDYN EMMA RICKS. Our little girl arrived on Thursday, October 1st at 11:01 pm. She weighed in at 7#6oz and measured 20" long. We are so relieved to have her here healthy and safe!
Paul and I arrived at the hospital around 12:30 Thursday afternoon. My doctor attempted an external cephalic version, which has a 30-50% success rate, to try and turn our breech baby. Luckily, she turned and tolerated the procedure pretty well. I was then induced with pitocin and labored all afternoon and evening. I was complete around 10:00 pm and started pushing. Londyn was posterior, so after 45 min. of little progress with pushing, my doctor decided to use a vacuum, hoping to help assist this little girl out. With 2 unsuccessful attempts, she didn't budge. I kept pushing for 10 more min. and my doctor was able to rotate her head around to an anterior position. With the next contraction, she was here!
Londyn is such a sweet, content little girl. I feel so blessed to have two healthy girls. I am so lucky to work in labor and delivery and with such amazing people. I was very well taken care of and I feel so blessed that I am able to work with my best friends.
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About Me
- Lauren Ricks
- Paul and I met at the Madison Invitational wrestling tournament after his mission and I was in my last semester of nursing school. After dating for 6 months, we were married on June 6, 2006. We made our first home in Provo, Utah where I worked in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit and Paul went to school. After being gone for a year, we were so excited to move back home to Idaho. Paul currently works at JP Morgan Chase Bank as a personal banker and is also going to school at ISU. I work nights as a Registered Nurse in Labor and delivery and NICU. The best decision we've made is having our two little girls Paisley and Londyn. Welcome to our Blog!