Ammon Joseph Ivesborn November 6, 2009
3:15 pm
weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz.
2o inches long
Can you even imagine my complete joy that this precious little boy is mine? That he arrived safely, and is healthy. And of course the cutest little boy on earth. smile. I forgot how intense the feelings of love are for a new baby. They are such a miracle! I can't believe that I made this perfect little boy. It is absolutely impossible to doubt there is a God and a plan in all this when you hold a new baby in your arms. The spirit they bring to this earth is so strong and pure.
So let's get down to the details. Sorry this has been so long in coming. I think I have a good excuse. We moved the whole week before I had the baby. Only about a 1/2 mile away. We didn't have phones or computers hooked up for some time and I couldn't find my cell phone recharger amongst all the boxes. AHHH! Let's just say things were pretty busy. Every night I couldn't believe that I didn't go into labor with all the work and stress. I didn't want to. There was too much to still do. So, I was blessed. Blessed to be able to have the energy to get up every day and blessed with wonderful friends to help. I can't believe really how smoothly it all went. Our new house had quite a bit of remodeling work to be done. It was being done up to the last minute. We are still doing things. More on that later (and pics!). My sister Gloria came on Tues. November 3rd. She was so awesome! She helped get all the last minute things done (like unpacking kids clothes for one. ugh). Plus, just so fun to have her love and support. I was induced Friday morning. They broke my water around 12:30 and Ammon was here at 3:15pm. I had some complications with my epidural. I had two initially and than another to do a blood patch for a spinal headache. Yes, it was a nightmare and I have had a rough recovery. That's what happens when you are an old lady. I have never had to have people stay overnight with me at the hospital to help before. Glor stayed with me the first night while Dave took the kids to the ward camp out. ha. Than Glor had to fly home on Saturday. Very sad. I ended up being in the hospital until Monday night. Dave luckily had paternity leave (10 days) woo hoo! Something new the air force offers. He asked if it is retro active and he can get ten days per each past kid. ha, no such luck. He has been busy taking care of everything, as well as moving things over still and unpacking. Such a good boy that Dave is.So here I am before they got to work hooking me up to machines. When I saw this picture I thought of Eve eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. How appropriate, since why I was there was because of her decision. I don't think that Eve really understood what motherhood truly entailed when she chose to eat that fruit.
I don't think she understood what God meant when he said that He would multiply her sorrow in conception. Let me give you a visual description.
Yes, it is quite brutal. But I appreciate Eve's decision despite the suffering involved in child birth. Because of her I can be a mother and know true joy!
This is my absolute favorite thing in the world. A soft, cozy, yummy smelling little baby all snuggled up to my face like this. I just can't get enough. Those first few days are so amazing despite the pain of recovery. I can't stop looking at him. It seems so unreal that they are truly yours. What a gift Ammon is to our family. They best gift ever. DAve and I are so so in love with him. I can hardly share him with the kids. I can't stand being away from him. It feels like we are young again and he is our first baby, and I have all the time in the world to just enjoy him. It has been so wonderful.
I normally am not a big chocolate fan. I have been craving it so much for the past two weeks. Thanks Christine for the brownies in the hospital. yummy. Ammon and I enjoyed them. smile.
So here is Ammon right after his first bath and under the heater. He is has such a calm and peaceful spirit. He is the sweetest little thing. 
Here is Ammon enjoying time with his Dad.
so sweet.
Aunt Gloria fell in love too. What's not to love. smile.
Most of the time in the hospital I was in alot of back and neck pain. Thank heavens for muscle relaxers, perkeset (spell?) and Ibuprofen. AHHHH modern medicine.ha. Dave and I laughed how the nurse wrote down "getting rid of neck pain" for my daily goal.On my last day I forced myself to get up and take some pictures. It about killed me but I am so glad I did.
His feet were still stained black from the ink.
Just because I thought this was a cool picture.
Who doesn't love the baby sad face? So dang cute.
Ready to go home all dressed up in his elf outfit. He already looks so different. I hate how fast they change. I want him to stay small forever.
Here is a video right after he was born. His first cry. Yes, it does show his private parts, and yes they are swollen. ha. And what the heck. What happened to safety first. He is laying on a pair of scissors. And have you ever been complimented on your cord before? I thought that kinda weird. ha.
So there you have it everyone who has been giving me grief about not having pictures available. Now, back to my sweet baby. ooh, i already miss him.
Joe is so proud of his werewolf that he made this year out of one of his christmas reindeer.
always nice to see a ripped off leg amongst the boxes. Don't worry, Joe isn't demented or scary. ok, maybe a little. ha ha. Now you know the real reason we need to move. ha ha. Actually I will miss this the most. All the Holiday fun on our street.
-My office is finally clean after months. Should i actually scrapbook a page or two. This is probably the last page that I did 2 years ago. sad but true.
but sad that the pool water is getting cooler. I am trying to use it as much as possible before it gets too cold. It is the perfect spot to read the new Dan Brown book that I bought. woo-hoo.
-I finally felt well enough to go to the temple and I went with Dave on Saturday and some -friends on Tues. It felt wonderful to be there. It really is Heaven on earth. 
-My latest cravings are frosted shredded wheat, string cheese, and apples. Also for some reason Red Robin has been hitting the spot. Unusual for me. I had a new sandwich there yesterday that was so good. A chicken breast sandwich with mozzarella cheese, marinated tomatoes, a pesto sauce, and on a soft ciabatta roll. It was scrumptious. Oh also, a hawaiian hearthrob smoothie. Delish!!! Who wants to go with me today?
How awesome that the young women's program (for girls 12-18) at church teaches them and has them set goals on many different areas. Some are listed above. I know it made a difference for me when I was a teenager. When you are most self centered you are taught to think of others before yourself, and to improve yourself every day.
-Now that I watch tv all the time since I have to lay down a lot I am finding shows I like. Have you seen the Mentalist? Thursday nights at 9 pm, try it. I really need tivo though.
-I have been watching the price is right almost every morning. I know, get a life right? I used to watch this show every morning during the summer when I was young. I loved it! I actually wrote in to the show and asked if they would have a teen day for the show. They said no, but sent me some tickets to the show. I kept them safe under my mattress. I remember vividly kneeling in prayer as a family one summer morning and my mom saying it just wasn't possible for her to go on the date that I had the tickets (i was too young to go). I was crushed! Maybe that is what I should do for my fortieth birthday. Wouldn't that be hysterical? Who's in? How should we design our shirts?
Speaking of Dave, he leaves today for a radiology conference at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. I really wish I could go. I usually go to all of his conferences (free vacay for me. smile). I just can't physically handle even this. Crazy but true. I must stay close to my couch, refrigerator, pool, and bathroom. Yes, it has come to this. I can't wait to not feel nauseous anymore, not have to go to the bathroom every 10 mins., and sleep in my bed again on my stomach. 6 WEEKS!!!
Is it wrong to want my back yard to look like this?
I have always wanted to go to Lake Powell. Everyone is always talking about how amazing it is, and that it is their favorite place on earth. Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful friends, we got to experience the infamous Lake Powell. We were not disappointed. Here are some of our first glimpses as we pulled out of the docks and hit open water. I'll never forget the wind blowing on my face and the peacefulness of this beautiful place.
The jet skiers got there first.
We were in the perfect cove. Lots of great beach, calm water, rocks to climb and explore. The kids got busy.
I set up camp as well. I was either here or in the water the whole time. Which was great by me.
The girls were busy making sand chairs.
(i couldn't resist putting this picture on. Sorry Leah)
The finished project.
I couldn't get over how soft and squishy the sand was. The kids just loved to throw it at each other.
Blake and Wyatt.
Watching Lizzie fly around like a wet noodle on the tube was a highlight. This girl has no fear
and running down.
and Megaen and Brent.
and lizzie. Who went so many times, i don't know how her little arms could stand it. This girl is so strong though she doesn't look it. You should see her do push ups.
i love this little guy (Blake wellman).
