Christmas message...

I just wanted to wish everyone a

I hope it's wonderful for you all and that you get something you really wanted! May we remember the reason we celebrate, and invite Him into our lives. I hope you have a Happy New Year too! Love you all!

Here she is!!

I'm at my mom's house and I know to post pictures from her computer so...here she is! My little doll! Here are some of my favorite pictures so far - enjoy!

It was a looooong tiring day, but we made it!


She got daddy's black hair.

Cousin Blakey is giving his new cousin a kiss - cute!!

Such a sweet angel!


I love this picture, it turned out so cute! Love that hat!

Delay in posts due to...

Yes, she's here! Last Monday, the 1st, I had another doctor appt. and he wanted me to go to the hospital for an NST (non-stress test) for the baby. So, the next morning, Juan and I went to the hospital for the test and they discovered that my fluid level was low and they didn't want to send me home because it could be dangerous for the baby, so they said they would start labor that very day. Of course, we hadn't brought my bag or anything because it was supposed to just be a routine test. I had no idea I'd be staying. Wow! (I remember having a feeling the night before that said, "put your stuff in the car, even if you have to just take it out...") Shoulda done that! At about 10:00 am, they started labor and all through the day, things were going very good, I was having some good contractions and I was being strong. I thought, "I can breathe through these contractions, I'll try it without the epidural." Ha! Near the end, I was saying, "I'm going to kill someone! Bring in the epidural!" And they did. I went nice and numb. But then, when they kept saying, "We need you to turn over," I was like, "I cannot move!" and they had to push and pull me to whatever side they needed me on. I was not dilating past a 4 the whole day, and they said the baby was face-up (or, opposite of what she was supposed to be to come out.) Finally, they concluded that my pelvis is not big enough to pass a baby through and said they were going to give me a c-section. I think the baby was going into a little stress also and they wanted to get her out. So, at about 9:30 or so, they upped the epidural and then I really couldn't move and they still needed me to get onto my side. They gave me some other stuff and the doctor said, "This will make you shake, by the way." Yeah, shake! I felt like I was freezing to death and I shivered so much, my teeth were chattering (is that the right word?) I would shiver uncontrollably at times. They wheeled me into the delivery room and the whole time they were doing the procedure, I just shivered so much. Juan was there holding my hand. I was feeling drugged up and in a dream-world, but I remember hearing the doctors' various conversations. They told Juan to come and look at the baby when she was out and he did, he got some pictures of her with a thing over her face (I'll have to post later.) So, she was born December 2nd at 10:46 pm, 20 1/2 inches long, 6 lbs. 7 oz. and she has a LOT of black hair and dark blue eyes (they look sapphire to me). She is such a doll. I love her so much. Now, I'm just trying to get into this first-time-mothering thing and I don't think I'm very good at it, in my opinion. I guess we'll get there someday. I'll post baby pictures as soon as I can, she's so dang cute!!

Finally! Some good news!

I went to the doctor this morning and received very good news! (I know, I should relish every last moment of sleep that I can...baby's days in there are numbered!) I am 70% effaced and dilated to a two, so she should come in a couple of days hopefully. (And yes, I'm still keeping your guesses in sight.) I have another doctor appt. next Monday, but hopefully I won't have to use it, and he said if I do have to use it and I haven't had her yet, they will induce me on Tuesday the 9th. In conclusion, I will definitely have her by next week! What did I say in the last post about little Princess moving her butt? Well, she's moving her butt! :)

Ohh, the agony!

I mean - the agony of waiting these last few days for little baby Silva to come! She is due this coming Thursday (Dec. 4th) so we'll see what happens! I go to the Dr. again on Monday and he said if we go a week over Dec. 4th, they'll induce me. But I'm so hoping that there's some good news on Monday. I'm so anxious to have her out of there! I'll let you know if there's some dilating going on!! It's time for little Princess to move her butt! Someone put a fork in her, she's DONE! (At least I think so.)

Tagged! Yay!!

ABC Tag

A-Attached or Single: Attached
B-Best Friend: My sweet husband
C-Cake or Pie: Both - does that count?
D-Day of Choice: Saturday
E-Essential Item: My family
F-Favorite Color: dark red
G-Greatest Accomplishment: um...I'm a good shopper!
H-Hometown: Orem, UT
I-Indulgences: Chocolate and lately, baby stuff
J-January or July: January-It's my b-day month.
K-Kids: 1 daughter on the way.
L-Life is incomplete without: Family and friends definitely, the gospel, holiday get-togethers with good foods :)
M-Marriage: Yes, my sweet Juan
N-Number of Siblings: One sister, three brothers
O-Oranges or Apples: Oranges - but I have to be careful in eating them due to allergies. :(
P-Phobias or fears: Fear of heights and spiders.
Q-Quotes: "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." -Willy Wonka
R-Reason to Smile: Baby girl on the way.
S-Season: Spring/Summer
T-Tag Friends: Anyone who wants to, it's fun! (This means YOU!) hehe
U-Unknown facts about me: I sent a graduation card to the white house just for fun and got a response, I have over 400 keychains!
V-Very favorite store(s): I really love thrift stores (treasure hunting)
Worst habit: Stay on the computer too long playing [dumb] games when I should be doing productive things. :)
X-X-ray or Ultra Sound: Two ultrasounds for my sweet baby girl.
Y-Your favorite food: Anything mexican - yum!
Z-Zodiac: Capricorn

Copy and paste and erase my answers and fill in yours. Then tag anybody you love ♥♥♥♥♥♥

Nuttin' new yet...

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I went to the dr. again last Monday and I was telling him what the ultrasound tech said about the baby being two weeks smaller than the Dec. 4th date and he said they give a window of 22 days either way, (mentioning a Dec. 17th date this time, grr, she'll stay in there forever, I feel like!) Anyway, he checked me and as of that day, I was dilated to about a one and a half, but no effacing yet. I've been having pelvic pains, which he said was normal, I'm just getting ready to deliver. Anyway, so he said, "We'll see about due date as we go along..." I'm getting soooo anxious to be done and have her out, but I'm trying to not be frustrated. I gotta be patient. As my mom put it, we've just got to leave it in the Lord's hands, He knows when the time is right for her to come. Just trying to be patient....I'm just kinda sad that she won't be here before Sarelle leaves to go back to Georgia the day after Thanksgiving. I was so hoping she'd be able to see the baby. Oh well. :)
My mom says it's paybacks for me being 14 days late myself - hahaha. Guess so. I'll keep ya'all updated.

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