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Teagz is almost 22 months old. She is the cutest little thing. She loves being center of attention and if the other kids are not around takes full advantage of being in the spot light. She always has a smile on her face and is constantly trying to make you laugh. In public she says hi to EVERYONE and wont stop saying hello until the person response back. She is slowly beginning to talk so Talia does most the talking for her. She is our dancer. Any song anywhere this gal begins a full on dance sequence. Her favorite show is Yo Gabba Gabba and her favorite food is mac and cheese. Since she is turning 2 she has become quite the fire ball. She enjoys tormenting her big sister by hitting, punching, kicking ect. She has a devilish grin after she attacks Tay and any timeout or punishment she does not seem to scared of. Her one weakness is when someone cries. If anyone cries in front of her she IMMEDIATELY begins to cry and want to hold you. So she still is a softly ;) and look at that smile! LOVE LOVE the gap

Tay is getting so smart. She has turned into this person. Her vocab and understandings has really grown this year. She is a big 4 1/2 year old and such a big help. She enjoys cleaning her room, doing her own laundry, and wont leave the house without her teeth brushed. Cant beat that!!! She enjoys singing. Her favorite song is "Call Me Maybe" its pretty cute to hear  her sing along to all the songs on the radio. She is a great big sister. Every time she holds Kason she kisses him talks to him and then falls asleep on him. She enjoys playing soccer and with her baby dolls. Her best friend is Bruzer. She gets scared at night and in the dark and as long as he is by her side she feels protected. She is her Dads little outdoors buddy. She loves fishing, watching hunting videos, and runs through any sprinkler in any type of weather. she is quite the "tom-boy" but boy is she gorgeous!

 Kason is a week old here. He just melts my heart. I cried almost every time I looked at him for 4 days. (not exaggerating) He is so sweet and such a lover. All he does is sleep. Still at 3 weeks he is a piece of cake! I was super nervous to have a boy and he is exactly that.. A BOY. He pees every time I change his diaper, has explosive poop and projectile vomiting and guess what? I love him for it. I have never loved the newborn stage but man do I love him as a newborn. I am wordless to describe the love I feel for this little guy. He is my everything right now and I am gonna soak up every minute of this because it sure goes by fast. We cant decide who he looks like all we know is he has blue eyes. He is a BIG boy. He eats a ton and has these giant feet. Pretty funny!

I am one lucky Momma!!!

Kason Creigh Call

 On May 4th 2013 This beautiful baby boy joined our family. 7.7 lbs. 22 inches long at 7:26 pm.

Kason Creigh Call

My original due date was not till May 24th so on the night of May 3rd I was not easily convinced that I was in labor. I had been throwing up and nauseous for a few days and I will never know if I caught the stomach flu from Talia and that is what kicked things into gear or if Kason had full control and all the sickness was just me going into labor. 

I had originally planned on having a water birth in my own home. My tub was scheduled to show up the following week so when I began getting regular contractions I was in slight panic mode that my tub was not going to be part of this birth. Before bed on Friday I told Blake that I was having contractions he later told me he felt like he had the stomach flu. (BAD COMBO) I was thinking what the heck am I suppose to do if I really am in labor and Blake is sick in bed?!!! It kind of felt like a nightmare. Sick husband and no birthing tub. All I could tell myself was that it was false labor and to go to bed.

A couple hours later I woke with horrible back pain. I have never had back labor so this was a fun new experience. I only felt better if I was walking around. So all Friday night I went from my bed to the couch to the shower and played that game all night.  I did some cleaning and prepared Blake that he was just going to have to put his flu like symptoms on hold for now lol...

The next morning I had the horrible back labor and irregular contractions. It was a beautiful Saturday morning so the whole family went for a walk. Once we got home Blake had me do some stretches to move the babys head so I could get some relief on my back. They totally worked! My back labor came to a stop and so did all the contractions. I was then able to take a nice long nap. I woke up around 2 and text my Mom that I was wrong there would be no baby. I told her that I was in 18 hrs of false labor. She replied with "I am already in Kingman. I will see you at 7:00" I called my sister who had taken the girls that morning and asked if she wanted to go get a pedicure. We went there around 2:30 and I completely forgot about the whole pressure point feet thing so when my foot massage began so did a really strong contraction. Jess looked at me and asked if I was ok. I said sure and went home after the pedicure. My contractions were 10 minutes apart at that time. 

Blake and I timed the contractions for an hour and they were about five minutes apart. Blake told me that I should get a good meal in before the baby came. I decided on Oreganos. 10 minutes later Blake was leaving to go pick up the food and I told him "NO WAY YOU ARE LEAVING ME!" The contractions were getting stronger and closer and I was now convinced this baby would be here by tonight!

Blake called a few people which were all busy and we knew my sister would be out of a movie soon so she could just pick up the food. Oreganos called Blake and asked where he was and he told them "My wife is in labor. Someone will be there soon!" Blake called the midwives and they showed up at 6:00.

When my midwife Emily checked me I was a 6 and I was having contraction after contraction at that point. She decided to call Kasons midwife Maryann because of my "labor faces" ha ha...

At this point I was not prepared. I had wanted to be in the birthing tub and I now had no clue where I was going to have this baby. My water had not broken so all I could think about was the giant mess I was about to create here on my nice bed. I also kept reminding myself of the oh so glorious epidural I had experienced in previous births. Needless to say I was FREAKING OUT. The contractions were so painful and I remember yelling at Blake at times and also swinging to hit something. SORRY BABE! 

My sister arrived with the food and told us that Oreganos had paid for the bill. I think we might try the whole "My wife is in labor" line for every restaurant in town!!!

The midwives were great. I kept asking what position do I need to be in? How will I know when to push? Why is my water not breaking? All of there responses where on the money. (Not that I believed them at that point) They kept telling me that I would know all of those things when the time was right. And I did. I pushed him out on my side while a student midwife held my leg and I could feel exactly when he was coming down. It was CRAZY. I had horrific back labor and contractions that were one on top of the other. I was in so much freaking pain. WOWZA... When I started to push him out it felt awesome. It was painful but it was in a different spot so I was happy. When his head was out I started screaming "Get him out of me!!!" over and over. The funny thing was that I was not in more pain I was just so excited that it was almost over. I felt every little body part coming out and that was unreal. 

The midwives broke my water and when Kasons little head was out he was still in his sack. They call it "born in the caul" Emily gently pulled the sack over  his head and he was officially born.

I was in intense labor for only 2 hours which made me feel like a wimp but the midwives told me that fast labors are harder because you dont have breaks to refocus, change positions, drink, eat, ect. Maybe they are right maybe they are wrong whatever the case it felt like it was 3 days. But now that it is over Im glad it went fast.

Blake pulled him out and brought him to my chest. I was hoping for that HUGE bonding moment that everyone talks about with a natural birth but mine did not happen. I was pretty traumatized by the whole thing. all that kept running through my head was (excuse the language) "That was some crazy shit." I just repeated that over and over. I'm pretty sure I even text that to a few people later that night. That was the only sentence that summed up the whole experience. It was crazy people!!!!

My Mom made it to my house 15 minutes before he was born! It was awesome. My sister and Blake were amazing support through the whole thing and I was so thankful that they were there. The rest of the family showed up a little later to meet the little guy. He struggled a little with his breathing since he was so early but adjusted well! When he was born they kept him attached to the placenta. Normally the cord is cut right away but he was not cut for 2 hours. It was incredible! You could actually feel and see the blood pulsing into Kason. He turned the most beautiful color within minutes. His newborn pictures make him look a week old. It was so awesome.

As many people have asked.... "would you do it again?" and I am not sure how to answer that question. I LOVED the midwives they are amazing women. They are so smart and are so laid back and easy going. I never once felt nervous I knew I was in good hands at all times. I LOVED being at home. I was never poked or tied down, I was free to do as I very well pleased and it was so much more convenient and comfortable. No rules YAY! The pain was INTENSE. If I would have done it natural in a hospital it would have been just as painful so the over all experience was worth it by a mile. I think the reason I cant answer if  we would do it again is because both Blake and I feel complete with Kason being here. He seems to round out the family perfectly and at the moment we don't see another baby in our future so in my mind. there wont be an "again"

 Maryann (a midwife) was so wonderful with Kason

 Talia was so in love with Kason the moment she saw him

 Look how perfect he is! I am so excited he is here

 Blake had this permanent grin on his face for a week. He is stoked to have a son

 Kevin is daydreaming of upcoming hunting adventures with his Grandson

 My main support! Blake did so amazing getting through this experience. He is my everything and I will never be able to thank him enough for all he has added into my life. My sister is an amazing gal and I cant wait for the day she gives me a niece or nephew. (hopefully this month! Fingers crossed!!!)

My baby boy.... I love you so much. There is truly a special bond between a Mother and Son. I will always be your main support and I will protect you from this scary yet exciting world. You have 2 wonderful big sisters and a great Dad and we are so blessed to have you here. XXOO