tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33657079836908763792024-03-05T11:14:23.979-08:00McCawley FamilyOur life, and other things.Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-26406922528172429002012-11-27T23:52:00.001-08:002012-11-27T23:54:29.737-08:00FUN!Wes,<br />
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Your new favorite word is "FUN!" and you say it with such enthusiasm. I love that you can say this word now because you love to tell us when you're having "FUN!" <br />
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We'll spin you around and you'll say it, or when we drive over speed bumps, or when you watch your favorite part in the Cars movie you'll say it then too. <br />
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I just love to hear you say it because I love to know what you think is "FUN!" Like when we're chasing you and you run with your little arms held out to the side, or you're running back and forth on the couch, or when we pile the blankets and pillows on the floor so you can jump on them. <br />
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You even say, "So FUN!" When you're really having a good time!<br />
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Wesley, YOU'RE "FUN!" And I have so much fun being your Mommy!<br />
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I love you! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKudFx7SCFQN70oOBRFZxogM383u4rzK9Y4fYeRdzGg1NI1k6_8iaWiuhqMQJkVAC3C3ZivL1NkcQyHtYNeKx3ma_f1kxzPFC3W-gMTc5fRbl9Hom0xqslLCykqkB5myqzdK_90oFc18c/s640/blogger-image-1022948780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKudFx7SCFQN70oOBRFZxogM383u4rzK9Y4fYeRdzGg1NI1k6_8iaWiuhqMQJkVAC3C3ZivL1NkcQyHtYNeKx3ma_f1kxzPFC3W-gMTc5fRbl9Hom0xqslLCykqkB5myqzdK_90oFc18c/s640/blogger-image-1022948780.jpg" /></a></div>Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-23064660469902683682012-11-03T07:27:00.001-07:002012-11-16T07:08:15.413-08:00ChooChoos, BatGoats & Halloween!This week was fun! Ryan had to work on Saturday so Wes and I met the Doans at the Irvine Railroad Park. Wes had a blast playing with Olivia and Evan, riding on the train, and petting the animals at the petting zoo. It was so funny: the animals were wearing costumes for Halloween and I brought Wes to one of the goats to pet it. He started petting the costume and not the actual goat. Oh Wes! He also got to pet a snake, a hissing cockroach (ew!) and see some bears and a mountain lion! <br />
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Tuesday night we met the Livseys at Disneyland. Wes loooooooves Nathan! They are such buddies. It is always a refreshing time being with them, our friendship is so easy. It was great seeing the Halloween decorations, and riding Finding Nemo (Wes loves this movie right now so it was fun seeing him experience this ride). We also went on Haunted Mansion which had been redecorated for Nightmare Before Christmas. Wes got scared in the elevator portion but ended up liking the ride at the end. <br />
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On Wednesday of this week it was Halloween. Wes really got it this year! We met the Doans at their old neighborhood and had so much fun trick-or-treating with them. After taking Wes up to about 3 houses he got the concept and started taking off running down the sidewalk with Olivia. It was so fun to watch him be such a kid! He was wearing a blue dinosaur/monster thing that had a tail and it was so cute watching his little tail wag back and forth as he ran down the side walk. <br />
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We went to Gromie and Papa's after and saw them for a little bit. Then we went to our own street and walked up and down. It was great, our street had several houses that really went all out! Wes stood in front of a few of them for awhile trying to figure out what to make of all the scary things. One place even had a bubble machine that had fog inside the bubbles. Wes loved playing with those! We were there for awhile. Haha! <br />
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Wes got the hang of saying "treat" this week, and is ALWAYS asking for one. I guess if you're going to learn the word "treat" this is the perfect time of year! <br />
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Moments of Wes being little. <br />
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Putting him to bed tonight. Sitting on my lap in the rocker. Soft, blond, whispy curls under my chin. I sing to him in the dark room. <br />
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Lullaby and goodnight <br />
Go to sleep my sweet Wesley<br />
Go to sleep and dream <br />
Go to sleep and dream<br />
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Go to sleep<br />
Go to sleep<br />
Go to sleep and dream<br />
Go to sleep<br />
Go to sleep <br />
Go to sleep and dream<br />
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(Obviously I don't know the words to this song...) :)<br />
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As I'm singing to him, he sighs. I can feel his rib cage expand and collapse on my chest. And I thought, "I love this moment!" He wasn't doing anything particularly special, just breathing. Just being himself. <br />
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That's it. That's all it took for a big overwhelming wave of joy to wash over me. That I get to experience this special gift of being a mother. That God chose me to be this precious little boy's "Mama." And that God loves me (but in an infinitely deeper way) for just being me. <br />
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"For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs." Zephaniah 3:17<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fPSF6onj67aDhyphenhyphenL0_FYVjULCFSlDVXf-usUR5pX9tojDDs4JTwnmjzm310JpNlOIgNRnnargXA5rBc3i4N55uCcR5_EER6BVWeC0lHpVvEDy02fpfrcFTnJj_xAdbjSNRDy4I6tgNEE/s640/blogger-image--1505307764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fPSF6onj67aDhyphenhyphenL0_FYVjULCFSlDVXf-usUR5pX9tojDDs4JTwnmjzm310JpNlOIgNRnnargXA5rBc3i4N55uCcR5_EER6BVWeC0lHpVvEDy02fpfrcFTnJj_xAdbjSNRDy4I6tgNEE/s640/blogger-image--1505307764.jpg" /></a></div>Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-28553403207859140702011-11-03T23:50:00.000-07:002011-11-03T23:57:42.926-07:00We Have A Walker!Wes has been on the cusp of walking for about a month now. For a few weeks he would only walk between Ryan and I. We would sit facing each other and encourage him to walk between us. But over the last couple of days he will stand up on his own and walk! I caught him walking down the hall and also walking from the middle of his room to his dresser. The other night we went down to the beach to see the tide pools, and captured him taking a few steps on the sand. And tonight as I write this he will stand up, takes a few steps, repeat! I think we can officially say that he "is walking!"<br />
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I am really excited that at 14 months he has reached this milestone. I find it funny when people say that it gets harder once they are walking. I know that we might have to do things slower because he will want to walk on his own instead of being carried and that I will be chasing after him more. But I am really excited for this new independence for him and the new stage that this brings us to. I am thankful for the long time we have had between milestones. I feel like we have really gotten to enjoy each stage of development to it's fullest. <br />
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A few of the precious walking moments we captured and the beautiful beach setting... we are so blessed!<br />
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<br />Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-49870770141663892862011-10-25T02:48:00.000-07:002011-10-25T02:48:57.556-07:00Wesley's Birth DayOn Tuesday, August 31st, 2010, Ryan had to go to work. He was working the early shift that week so he had to start at 6am. This ended up being a very long, long day for him, poor guy. He had just started a new job two weeks before (which we were so thankful for after a year and a half of unemployment) and so taking off time was tricky. He decided he would work the early shift, then come home and pick me up and take me to the hospital. <br />
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My day consisted of sleeping in (as much as you can when you are about 10 months pregnant and you KNOW you are going to have our baby that day). Then I showered and washed/blow dried my hair (girls, you KNOW how important this is!). I tried to clean and get the things done around the house that I knew I wouldn't be able to once we were home. Then I went to CVS and got the prescription for my pain meds filled so they would be ready. I stood there in line waiting for them to fill my prescription thinking how weird it was that I was going to have a baby that day. That just a few hours from then I would meet my son and that I'd be holding him in my arms. When I got back home, I took some time and prayed over my son. For a smooth procedure, that God would guide the doctor's hands and that the baby would be completely healthy. Then I turned on Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (which we had just gotten on BluRay so I HAD to watch it before we had the baby, but during which I ended up taking a nap). When Ryan got home from work we had about 20 minutes to grab all of our stuff and head up to the hospital. But, we did manage to take this last belly picture before we left:<br />
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Once we arrived at the hospital they admitted us. They had a hard time starting my IV because I was still bruised from the one they gave me a week before for the Version. After poking me several times in both hands and wrists they thankfully were able to get one started. They gave me one last ultra sound to make sure the baby was still breech and monitored him for a little while. Ryan and I tried to soak up these last few moments of it just being us. He prayed with me. He prayed for me. He prayed for our son.<br />
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When everything was ready we headed down the hall to the operating room. I had to go in by myself and Ryan had to wait outside. They don't allow anyone else in the room when they're administering the spinal for some reason. I'm guessing it has something to do with the gigantic needle the use (although I don't know how gigantic it is because I was too scared to actually look at it). I sat on the edge of the table and faced the nurse and put my arms around her neck so the Anesthesiologist could administer the spinal. Then they had me lay down on the table, arms outstretched (thankfully they didn't fasten my arms to the table) and they turned on the juice. <br />
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Then it seems like everything sped up. All of the sudden Ryan was in the room, standing near my head. They drew the blue sheet up across my chest and in front of my face, and my doctors were in the room prepping my belly. And then I started to feel pinching across my lower stomach...like right about where the incision would be. I told the Anesthesiologist and I think he turned up the juice because that went away pretty quick.<br />
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After some tugging and pulling, I heard my little boy cry for the first time. They dropped the sheet and I got a little glimpse of my son. They took him to the corner of the room and washed him off and weighed him. Ryan cut his cord and they wrapped him up and placed him on my chest. This is the moment. THE moment that makes everything worth it. This little boy. This new life. It is a miracle, this life. <br />
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Footnote:<br />
In all honesty, I have to admit that I was disappointed that I didn't get to have a "normal" birth experience. I was sad that I never got to experience any of the pain that's associated with laboring to bring a child into the world. I didn't even get to experience a real contraction. (I know, I know, those of you who have been through child birth are reading this and probably telling me in your heads that I didn't miss much, and that I got the easy way out). But that's just it! I feel like I did get the easy way out. I always wanted to have the experience of birthing a child. Of bringing someone that you love so much into the world through much effort. I went through this pregnancy with a few other girls who were also pregnant at the same time and each of them had normal deliveries. Hearing their stories of delivery really made me feel left out of the "club." I couldn't commiserate with them on how hard labor was. I feel like I missed out on a huge part of womanhood. I missed having the anticipation of not knowing when the baby was going to come. I missed telling my husband that "it's time!" and rush to the hospital. I missed having my husband coach me through labor, and the bond we would have from such an emotional experience. For me, having a c-section was like running a marathon and then quitting 50 yards away from the finish line. This loss of experience is something that I've had to grieve over.<br />
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Don't get me wrong. I do know that it's not really about how the baby gets here, but that the baby is here and is healthy. God has shown me a lot about my experience since then, but that is how I honestly felt at the time. I've gained the knowledge that we have amazing technologies in our hospitals these days that can accommodate so many different scenarios. I've gained the experience of my husband holding my hand as I go through major abdominal surgery. I've gained the experience of seeing my husband take charge those first few days and take care of our son when I could barely move. I've gained the blessing of seeing the bond they have formed because of that. And, really, I've gained my life and my baby's life. If this pregnancy had taken place outside of the availability of our technology and the surgeons who know how to do what they do, Wesley and I most likely could have died during child birth. Once God showed me this I became much more thankful for His providence.<br />
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Oh my sweet WesleyBoy. I love him. And everything we went through to be blessed with this little life was so so worth it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Welsey Mason McCawley • August 31, 2010 • 6:04pm • 7 lbs. 4 oz. 18.5"</i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-38027142875766660732011-10-25T00:23:00.000-07:002011-10-25T00:23:52.591-07:00Wesley's Turn Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The story of Wesley's birthday actually starts a week before the day he came into the world. Wesley was breech. "Frank Breech" they call it. Why do they call it Frank Breech you ask? Because, Frankly, it sucks. This type of breech means A. They will want to perform a "Version" and B. If that doesn't work, they will deliver the baby via c-section. Oh what's a "Version?" Don't worry, we'll get to that fun topic later! <br />
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So, Frank Breech. This is where the baby is head up (instead of head down) and in a piked position with the feet up at the head. Wesley is one flexible little guy! The picture below is of the baby facing forward, but Wesley was actually facing to my left. So if you were to look at me straight on, you would have seen his profile (if you had X-Ray glasses on and wanted to look through a pregnant lady's clothes and skin...ew, and, weird). Anyway, I think his position actually made my belly appear to be smaller, so there is an upside! :)<br />
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By the time I reached 38 weeks, Wes still hadn't flipped. So they scheduled a Version. This is where they try to flip the baby from the outside. I was admitted to the hospital and given an IV (in case the stress from the procedure sent the baby into distress and/or started labor). They gave me some kind of medicine that made me feel like I had just downed 5 shots of espresso and 2 Red Bulls and then told me to relax. Haha. My heart was racing. They oiled up my belly and got to work. One doctor held the ultra sound wand to my belly to monitor the baby and the other started pushing/pulling on my stomach. He grabbed Wes (on the outside) by the foot and tried to pull his feet down while at the same time pushing the back of his head forward so that Wes would hopefully flip down. The doctor tried this 3 times. It felt like Wes got about half way one of the times but then flipped back up into his breech position. After the third try the doctor gave up and said, "Good luck with that one, you've got a stubborn one on your hands." <br />
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There are some moments when I think he is right.<br />
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Because of the unsuccessful Version, they scheduled me for a c-section the following week. The doctor's office had to call me later that day after they were able to look at the c-section calendar. I had gone back to work after my appointment and received the phone call at my desk. They said they had scheduled my c-section for the following Tuesday, August 31. At first I had a hard time accepting this. Not because I was having a c-section but because I was having my baby in August. My due date was September 7th. I was supposed to have a September baby. I was even thinking I would go late and I would get to have my baby on September 10th, so that my baby would have the birthday 09.10.11. (Yes, I was a crazy pregnant lady who thought I could plan this all out). For some reason it was just so weird to think that my baby was going to be an August baby and not a September baby, even if it was only by 24 hours. The doctor even checked the schedule again and called me later that night to let me know they couldn't get a later date. (I have a pretty awesome doctor, yes!).<br />
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And so, I finished out that week at work. Helped throw a baby shower for one of my best friends on Saturday and prepared to have my baby on Tuesday, August 31st, when my whole world would open to a newness and refreshment of life and love. <br />
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<br />Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-71594844861582428732010-06-09T22:25:00.000-07:002010-06-09T22:25:58.466-07:00Week 27<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntqHicNQhDxWqSm7X04vDt9_dC72AlMm5cBUxui0Y3iHFt4tJ8i7ImshXvEjZaF-wa3pD-Aq_8Mj3DXsBeZkm9vaq5VExBSMNj5HxxHo9Qq-zwPAXQ8L3rj4ndjRcU9Yy4ZDO79fzxZk/s1600/Week_27_belly_pic_lowres.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntqHicNQhDxWqSm7X04vDt9_dC72AlMm5cBUxui0Y3iHFt4tJ8i7ImshXvEjZaF-wa3pD-Aq_8Mj3DXsBeZkm9vaq5VExBSMNj5HxxHo9Qq-zwPAXQ8L3rj4ndjRcU9Yy4ZDO79fzxZk/s320/Week_27_belly_pic_lowres.jpg" /></a></div>The above picture is for my HSM girls!! (27 Weeks)<br />
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These are some more pictures from our friend's, The Brook's, gender reveal party for their baby a few weeks ago...<br />
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My sister Heather and my niece Charlotte came out to visit this weekend. They stayed with us which was great because I got to monopolize their time, and have tons of one on one time with Charlotte in which I didn't have to share her with anybody! She is so sweet, and having her here this weekend really made me glad that my son and Charlotte will be so close in age. It will be great that they will get to grow up together...I just wish they lived closer!<br />
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We went to our friend's baby's gender reveal party on Saturday. It was such a special time to be with them as they found out they will be having a little girl! Mike and Kristin are going to be amazing parents and their daughter will be blessed because of them. It will be exciting to share the ups and downs of parenting with them!<br />
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While my sister was here we also were able to register! She was such a help and having her there really helped me not to feel overwhelmed by all of the baby "stuff!" It seems like entering this stage of life requires learning a new language...the language of "Baby Gear." I'm so glad she was here to walk me through the aisles pointing out the items I'll need and the ones not to bother with. I have always loved having an older sister and even as I get older I learn to value that relationship on deeper levels. Love you Heather and Charlotte!<br />
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I cannot believe how fast this pregnancy is going! I am already 24 weeks, which means we only have 16 weeks (hopefully!) until we welcome our little man. When I began to count down rather than count up, D-day suddenly seems so much sooner!<br />
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Ryan and I purchased some big items this weekend to get ready for the baby. We bought a glider/rocker for the nursery and a car. We bought a Honda Pilot, which is an automatic (yay!) and it has four doors (double yay!), so we will actually be able to get the baby in and out! ;) It would have been a real struggle to continue to deal with my little 2 door, manual Civic! We are so grateful to have the means to afford these luxuries. When I think about moms all over the world who have their children strapped to their backs in just some fabric, I feel so blessed that I get to live where we are living and afford what we can to provide for our baby.<br />
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I am really looking forward to this weekend. My sister is coming into town and bringing my adorable niece, Charlotte. I'm sure we will take plenty of pictures because I cannot help snapping away when I'm with my gorgeous niece! So next blog post should be full of a lot more fun pictures besides just ones of my belly! ;)<br />
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Here is a preview of Charlotte:<br />
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This week was so much fun! Ryan was finally done with his finals for school, so we were able to finally enjoy some time together. On Friday night we went to El Torito at the Harbor and celebrated the close of his first semester in seminary. It was a nice time and we got there in enough time to have dinner overlooking a twilight harbor. Afterward we ran into Ralph's for some groceries and the checker asked if I was pregnant! It caught me off guard, but it was special because it was the first time a stranger has guessed that I am!<br />
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On Saturday we had our first beach day of the season. The weather was absolutely perfect and we were able to meet some of our friends there. It was the first time that I laid out since being pregnant, and as soon as I got in the sun the baby totally started moving. It was the first time I was able to actually see him move through my skin. It was such a weird but cool experience! Ryan was even able to see it, so it was fun that we were both able to see it together. There were 4 little boys that were playing in the sand next to us, and I couldn't help but think that soon I would be taking my own son to the beach and introducing him to the beauty that God has created and allows us to enjoy!Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-2759462640119107262010-05-06T20:56:00.000-07:002010-05-06T20:56:48.912-07:00Week 21<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsLjsfyQPL4LrCwUVnMDEn4j_b6IMLj2Eq2e0PS2r-BH9ZUt9zltU3zIobZ6bANOGcLUyRz2VBfNegI9kD-FF-YBStS3VgZoLNEab3LXBUkC6DMdw7Kz0HASsAHg2LzQJ-FtRBkhH_xM/s1600/Week_21_belly_pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsLjsfyQPL4LrCwUVnMDEn4j_b6IMLj2Eq2e0PS2r-BH9ZUt9zltU3zIobZ6bANOGcLUyRz2VBfNegI9kD-FF-YBStS3VgZoLNEab3LXBUkC6DMdw7Kz0HASsAHg2LzQJ-FtRBkhH_xM/s320/Week_21_belly_pic.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I woke up one morning this week and felt little feet (I think they were feet) pretty high up on my side. It took me by surprise because it was the highest I've felt the baby before. I am amazed at how fast he is growing. He's already half the length he will be once he's born!<br />
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I am getting more and more excited to get the nursery ready. I have started to look into what kind of furniture we want to get, and I can't wait until we get it all together. Ryan finishes school next week, and after that we will have time to go shopping and look at the different types of cribs, gliders and dressers. We will also probably register soon too. I so look forward to experiencing this special time with him!Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-16906394202801768302010-04-26T01:36:00.000-07:002010-04-29T22:21:27.258-07:00Baby McCawley Is A...<b>Friday, April 23, 2010</b><br />
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This was truly one of the most special nights of our lives! We are grateful to all of our friends and family who were able to be there and make finding out what we are having so special for us!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Me at 20 Weeks<br />
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Me and my sister-in-law, Jenna (She's 5 weeks ahead of me!)<br />
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It's cake cutting time!!!<br />
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IT'S A BOY!!!<br />
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<b>Tuesday, April 20, 2010</b><br />
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This week was the best yet! We had our 20 week doctor appointment and got to see our little one on the ultrasound again! It was a bittersweet time because it was the last ultrasound we will probably get, but the next time we see the baby is when we have it! The ultrasound tech was surprised about how long the baby was, so I think it's going to be tall like Ry. We also got more pictures which are always so special. We got a very special one of the hand and some great profile shots!<br />
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The tech was also able to see the gender. We had her write it down in two seperate envelopes. One envelope we dropped off at a bakery and the other we kept. We had the bakery bake a cake that was either pink or blue inside. We are having a party on Friday night and we will cut the cake, and all find out together what we are having! It is going to be so exciting, and I cannot wait to find out what it is!<br />
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The baby's movements have become more consistent. Even as I'm writing this, I can feel him/her move! it is the sweetest feeling, and reassuring knowing that everything is ok. The baby likes to move around in the afternoon (hopefully that means he or she will sleep in! ha!) I've noticed it a lot when I'm sitting at my desk at work. Ry jokingly said the baby will be a boxer since it's throwing me so many baby punches! I woke up this morning to the movement and couldn't fall back asleep, but I didn't mind. I enjoy feeling the baby move! This week the baby is 5" long and about the size of a turnip (but hopefully it's a lot cuter). :)Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-89265599034865755802010-04-25T23:42:00.000-07:002010-04-25T23:42:11.452-07:00Week 15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6n4SX7SMGxgh3x3coJrmIBIqnsrt72u0o0fmAmqj_ovDbtvOSrTxV3S2MycIlbxXD-74nP4m-KI4Vk13eBZqLuzmST5itPO8FajVHgqB1749NwaskVK8iGM7bUltaGoGNsdKMzeuPXU/s1600/Week_15_03_16_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6n4SX7SMGxgh3x3coJrmIBIqnsrt72u0o0fmAmqj_ovDbtvOSrTxV3S2MycIlbxXD-74nP4m-KI4Vk13eBZqLuzmST5itPO8FajVHgqB1749NwaskVK8iGM7bUltaGoGNsdKMzeuPXU/s320/Week_15_03_16_10.jpg" /></a></div>Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-28239540492840288512010-04-25T23:41:00.000-07:002010-04-25T23:41:21.026-07:00Week 14<b> </b><b></b><b>Tuesday, March 9, 2010</b><br />
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This week was so fun! We were able to share the news with my grandma and some friends I had grown up with. We were up in Anaheim for a funeral, which was a beautiful service remembering a Godly man. The occasion brought together so many old friends from the church I grew up in. It was so nice to see everyone and catch up, and to be there for my friend who had lost her dad. He was such a great example, and I can only hope to raise our children to love our Father the way he did.<br />
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After the funeral, we stopped by my grandma's house and gave her the same card we had given our parents. I am grateful to have one last grandparent that will get to meet our baby. Her mom (my great-grandma) was alive well into my 20's and it was so special to always have 4 generations alive at the same time, which I'm happy will continue for this little one.<br />
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This weekend Ryan and I also experimented with observing the Sabbath from sundow on Saturday to sundown on Sunday. (This was an assignment Ry had to do for one of his seminary classes). We stayed off our computers and kept the TV and radio off. It was such a refreshing time together and with the Lord. It allowed us to to just talk, enjoy each other's company, read and do a devotional. I think it would be a great habit to do more often in our house.<br />
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This week the baby is 4" from crown to rump, about the size of an apple and weighs around 2 ounces. It is incredible to think the baby is already that big! I'm excited for my belly to grow, but I'm also trying to enjoy every moment, especially now when I'm not that big and uncomfortable yet! :)Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-65378262888293389072010-04-25T23:27:00.000-07:002010-04-25T23:27:30.413-07:00Week 13<b>Tuesday, March 2, 2010</b><br />
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This week marked the first time I'm pretty sure I felt the baby move! It was very subtle, but I'm almost certain that's what it was. I've never felt anything like that before. I was standing at the kitchen sink and felt a fluttery movement. I can't wait to feel it again, just to make sure it was the baby. I am so excited to feel the baby more and more!Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-56065808025654655292010-04-25T23:24:00.000-07:002010-04-25T23:24:12.618-07:00Week 12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWPkJzLNO1hXnLkSDMj-Udj9hTFmWgHH71HOHqJuRjCzC1r5FoEjxNNn5w4EBFMIOzm7SDc8IZtq7s0qvpWfSk_bYSq9FxcnYbQlHb2nLiyeD9y-ogPlG5Yno9eM_2om4379yH9MA7K8/s1600/IMAG0126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWPkJzLNO1hXnLkSDMj-Udj9hTFmWgHH71HOHqJuRjCzC1r5FoEjxNNn5w4EBFMIOzm7SDc8IZtq7s0qvpWfSk_bYSq9FxcnYbQlHb2nLiyeD9y-ogPlG5Yno9eM_2om4379yH9MA7K8/s320/IMAG0126.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<b>Tuesday, February 23, 2010</b><br />
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We had our 12 week doctor's appointment this week. We were able to have another ultrasound, and it was so amazing! I was blown away by how big the baby is and how much it has grown. It look like a real baby now! The ultrasound was such a great experience and the tech gave us a dvd of the whole thing. We also got several pictures that show the baby in different positions. The tech spent a long time with us and let us watch the baby sleep, stretch, even suck it's thumb! The tech had me cough a couple of times to get the baby to be more active. I fell in love right there with that blurry black and white image! It's amazing to see the baby moving on the screen and knowing that you are getting to watch what is happening RIGHT NOW inside of you! It blows my mind! We were also able to hear the heartbeat, and it was so special to share that moment with Ryan, knowing that God allowed us to participate in creating that little heart that will continue beating for so many years! I am so thankful!Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-59237557106185813682010-04-25T23:03:00.000-07:002010-04-25T23:03:41.957-07:00Week 10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1WZbQoE-d9XcicTJan1PkaKBpwwnriaadg784e2hdqg6XGPow2_dIs_-CO2epEoyDgj4fCTWIQQuu1rXpz5fZfxPpdpCkzPt_5zOaRdxYuHS4NLHfueO7HrCwGjj31dOMNwPeXxFGXk/s1600/Week_10_02_13_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1WZbQoE-d9XcicTJan1PkaKBpwwnriaadg784e2hdqg6XGPow2_dIs_-CO2epEoyDgj4fCTWIQQuu1rXpz5fZfxPpdpCkzPt_5zOaRdxYuHS4NLHfueO7HrCwGjj31dOMNwPeXxFGXk/s320/Week_10_02_13_10.jpg" /></a></div>Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-59756988909784293932010-04-25T22:56:00.000-07:002010-04-25T22:56:01.744-07:00Week 9<b>Tuesday, February 2, 2010</b><br />
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This was a fun week because all of our family now knows and we were getting phone calls from my very excited mom. Two days after we told them, my mom sent us a package in the mail that had a rattle, rubber ducky, baby powder and baby nail clipper. I think it is so cute how excited she is! This baby is going to be loved!<br />
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This week was also exciting because we found out that some of our really good friends are also pregnant and she is only 4 weeks behind us! I am SO excited for this blessing in their lives and that she and I will get to walk through this together. I couldn't ask to be more blessed than to have two very special women in my life to experience all of this with! (My sister-in-law is also pregnant and the cousins will only be 5 weeks apart! How fun it will be to watch them grow up together!) You girls are amazing and I know that God has some very special moments planned for us!Alissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472054126823175310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365707983690876379.post-16254244520981604562010-04-25T22:45:00.000-07:002010-04-25T22:57:33.176-07:00Week 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRDkeDtYhD7OJ8NANHQGypieIz2JYIPPxonvInxUHizrtBcmsovPskfClgpgyonKQ6wHODi9nexycRpZu0pNEYDidDAPzak3cgND5SRmeUAwVednU1n_UviY_A81Y5v9PJ3Ms-srtYA4/s1600/Week_7_01_23_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRDkeDtYhD7OJ8NANHQGypieIz2JYIPPxonvInxUHizrtBcmsovPskfClgpgyonKQ6wHODi9nexycRpZu0pNEYDidDAPzak3cgND5SRmeUAwVednU1n_UviY_A81Y5v9PJ3Ms-srtYA4/s320/Week_7_01_23_10.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<b>Tuesday, January 26, 2010</b><br />
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We had our first appointment with our doctor this week, which included our first ultrasound. We were sitting in the dark room, watching the screen as the little kidney bean shaped baby appeared. It was so surreal seeing the heartbeat – the pulsating of the little heart was amazing to see, and made it real that there is life growing inside me. I continue to be alternately overwhelmed and blessed by the fact that God allows us to be so intimately involved in the creation process. We also had a funny moment when the ultrasound tech moved the wand around to "check for twins." When she didn't find another baby, Ryan said, "Oh thank goodness!" We both feel so blessed that God has entrusted a new life to us that we are responsible for, a new soul that we are to guide in the ways of his word.<br />
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This week was also a milestone for us as we told all of our families! We had my mom and stepdad over for dinner on Friday night. We went to my dad and step mom's for dinner on Saturday and had Ryan's parents and brother and sister-in-law over for dinner on Sunday. We told each of them by giving them the picture below in a frame. Each reaction was so precious and memorable. We will cherish those moments forever!<br />
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<b>Saturday, January 2, 2010 — Week 4</b><br />
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Ryan and I found out we are having a baby! We are so excited for this blessing and to experience this next season of life. We have so much to look forward to, and so much to learn!<br />
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I waited until Saturday morning to take the test. And of course I was so excited so I woke up early. I couldn't go back to sleep so I decided to slip out of bed to take the test, and it was positive! I slid back in bed thinking that Ryan was asleep, but he asked me if I had taken it. I just smiled at him and he gave me a huge hug. We are so excited to experience all of the changes and new things that we will learn and be challenged by before and after our little one arrives. And we are thankful to God for blessing us with this truly amazing gift!<br />
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Baby McCawley is due September 7th, 2010! We can't wait to meet you!<br />
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(Below is Ryan's pregnancy sympathy picture). :)<br />
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</div>I dedicate this blog post to Kristin and Melinda who have faithfully bugged... um I mean, encouraged me to post another entry, and who have checked our blog only to be disappointed daily that I haven't had a new entry in almost a year! (So sorry!)<br />
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On Sunday a group of us went to Disneyland. We all recently got passes, and it is so fun to be there with them! It is also my favorite time of year to visit because all of the holiday decorations are on display. It is so nice to just go for a few hours, go on a few rides, and spend some good time with good friends!<br />
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I finally ordered a new lens for my camera, too, so I had some fun playing around with it while at the Park.<br />
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