Bentlee turned one month old today. She is growing up so fast!
When she was born she came out sucking her thumb and still does it everyday!
Bentlee's Milestones
*At 6 days old she lost her umbilical cord
*She holds her head up while she is burping
*Her weight dropped to 6.11 and then went back up to 8 Lbs in just two weeks
*I asked Bentlee if she had a poopy diaper and she shook her head no, ironically when I checked her she really hadn't!
*Goes threw spurts where all she wants to do is cuddle and other times when she doesn't want to be held at all
*Bentlee stays awake most of the day. She only takes a few 20 minute naps. BUT.... she does the same thing all night too!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Bentlee Shay Carlson
First family picture!
Bentlee was born at 2:05 P.M.
She weighed 7 lbs 1 oz
20 Inches long!
10 days early!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Trip to the hospital
I came home from the doctor on Monday, super anxious, and thinking that waiting a whole week to have her would be forever. I was bored out of my mind all day Tuesday. I picked up the house a little and started doing a little laundry. I wasn't wanting to clean or "nest" or super exhausted. Just my normal lazy self! LOL
We went to bed Tuesday night and I was in a very deep sleep (which is totally not normal) and woke up around 2:00 A.M. with these odd pains. I got out of bed and walked around, then went and watched some tv. I downloaded a contraction timer on my phone and any time I had a pain I would start the timer. The pains I had didn't feel like a contraction but the timing was 4-5 minutes apart so I was sorta thinking that it might be contractions that I was having. The doctor told me that my stomach would go hard and the pain starts at the top and moves down to my lower half. These pains were like a pressure and then just a little cramp. I woke Chase up and told him I was going to shower because of the pains, GOOD THING I DID! I got out of the shower and layed on the chair to try and get a little rest. . YA RIGHT! I had such a strong contraction that it woke me up and shot me straight to the floor. When it was over I went right to Chase and told him we needed to go to the hospital. He was so tired that he just wanted me to lay next to him and he would cuddle me and make it better. I couldn't do anything but stand on the edge of the bed and cry because of the pain. We drove like a maniac to the hospital and went to the ER. The admitting lady was taking forever it seemed like and I didn't have time to wait. I needed to get these pains to stop now! She got a wheelchair and wheeled me up to the 2nd floor. They put me in room 7. . Chase helped me get my gown on, and the urine sample and the nurse hooked me up to the machines and kept asking a ton of questions. I didn't want to talk to anyone. She thought since I had been having these pains since 2 in the morning I would be dialated to at least a 4. She was right! Chase called my dad and told him it was time and then called his mom. I was excited to know that she would be coming that day but nervous because I was preparing to have her in a week not that soon!
They put all my IV's in, gave me some awesome medicine to take the edge off from the contractions I was having. Then the nursenesthetist came in and gave me the epidural. WOW extremely painful. I told my mom that I wasn't in so much pain if I had a dirty scowl on my face. The looks took all my pain away!
At 2:05 P.M. Bentlee was born!
We went to bed Tuesday night and I was in a very deep sleep (which is totally not normal) and woke up around 2:00 A.M. with these odd pains. I got out of bed and walked around, then went and watched some tv. I downloaded a contraction timer on my phone and any time I had a pain I would start the timer. The pains I had didn't feel like a contraction but the timing was 4-5 minutes apart so I was sorta thinking that it might be contractions that I was having. The doctor told me that my stomach would go hard and the pain starts at the top and moves down to my lower half. These pains were like a pressure and then just a little cramp. I woke Chase up and told him I was going to shower because of the pains, GOOD THING I DID! I got out of the shower and layed on the chair to try and get a little rest. . YA RIGHT! I had such a strong contraction that it woke me up and shot me straight to the floor. When it was over I went right to Chase and told him we needed to go to the hospital. He was so tired that he just wanted me to lay next to him and he would cuddle me and make it better. I couldn't do anything but stand on the edge of the bed and cry because of the pain. We drove like a maniac to the hospital and went to the ER. The admitting lady was taking forever it seemed like and I didn't have time to wait. I needed to get these pains to stop now! She got a wheelchair and wheeled me up to the 2nd floor. They put me in room 7. . Chase helped me get my gown on, and the urine sample and the nurse hooked me up to the machines and kept asking a ton of questions. I didn't want to talk to anyone. She thought since I had been having these pains since 2 in the morning I would be dialated to at least a 4. She was right! Chase called my dad and told him it was time and then called his mom. I was excited to know that she would be coming that day but nervous because I was preparing to have her in a week not that soon!
They put all my IV's in, gave me some awesome medicine to take the edge off from the contractions I was having. Then the nursenesthetist came in and gave me the epidural. WOW extremely painful. I told my mom that I wasn't in so much pain if I had a dirty scowl on my face. The looks took all my pain away!
At 2:05 P.M. Bentlee was born!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Update!
Chase and I went to the doctors this morning. I am 38 weeks and 3 days today. Dr. Hughes checked me and I am 80% effaced. I am only dialated to a 2 1/2! But the good news is that my placenta has tipped so she is in the right position now!
Dr. Hughes is going to induce me on November 22, 2011. . I will go check in to the hospital at 7:00 in the morning! He is crazy! I never wake up that early! When he said 7:00 I asked him if it was the morning and he says; "well duh! You think im coming in at 7 at night and going to be here all night?!"
I was told not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the 21st. Especially a bowl of Cocoa Puffs. He said that if I did we would be seeing them later at delivery. . He's one crazy doctor!
I'm super excited that now we have an actual day to look forward to, I just wish it was sooner than 7 days away! I'm very impatient and just want to have her now!
Only 7 days! I can do this!
Dr. Hughes is going to induce me on November 22, 2011. . I will go check in to the hospital at 7:00 in the morning! He is crazy! I never wake up that early! When he said 7:00 I asked him if it was the morning and he says; "well duh! You think im coming in at 7 at night and going to be here all night?!"
I was told not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the 21st. Especially a bowl of Cocoa Puffs. He said that if I did we would be seeing them later at delivery. . He's one crazy doctor!
I'm super excited that now we have an actual day to look forward to, I just wish it was sooner than 7 days away! I'm very impatient and just want to have her now!
Only 7 days! I can do this!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
14 more days!
STATS:
How far along: 38 weeks
How big is baby: a leek. .
Total weight gain:
Maternity clothes: All I wear now is sweats, everything else is just to uncomfortable!
Sleep: I sleep for about an hour and a half then wake up for a couple hours because I can't get comfortable and the heartburn is killing me!
Best moment of the week: When I went in to get checked and Dr. Hughes said I am 70% effaced and dialated to 2 centimeters! Also getting a pedicure! I wanted to just put my whole body in the tub, it was so relaxing!
Food cravings: Mcdouble from McDonalds, and anything my mom will cook for me!
Symptoms: Heartburn, shooting pains, I think the pains are from Bentlee pressing down on my nerves and sends pain all over my legs and lower abdomen.Movement: kicking more than usual, she is getting ready to make her big debut, I can tell!
What I'm looking forward to: This week, hopefully she is ready and will come anyday.
Next Appt: November 15, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Nursery
Since we live in apartments, we can't paint the walls or put wallpaper up. So. . we bought tons of stuff to hang on the walls and make it a little roomier! I found the zebra flower at Hobby Lobby and sent a picture of it to Chase and told him thats what the theme of her room had to be! It's so stinkin cute. I love zebra print, and the polka dots give it nice variety. I absolutely love her room and hope that when she gets older she will love it just as much as I do! Chase was very excited when we got everything for her room and he wanted to help as much as he could in deciding where everything should go! He is an awesome decorator. . 
This is the dresser Grandma Cindy got for Bentlee. It took about 4 hours to assemble but totally worth it! Its super sturdy and child proofish. . You can only have one drawer open at a time! There is this cool little lock thing on the inside that won't let you open a drawer until the other ones are shut. . Grandma Cindy's friend, Judy, gave us the zebra lamp. It looks so good in the room and lets out the perfect amount of light! I like it! When Bentlee gets here we will put her picture in the picture frame so she can see how cute she was when she was born.
Monday, October 31, 2011
STATS:
How far along: 36 Weeks
How big is baby: A Crenshaw Melon
Total weight gain:
Maternity clothes:I wear the same jeans everyday. . I wonder if everyone at work notices ;)
Sleep: Sleep? Whats that? Im up about every 2 hours to go to the bathroom! Also, the heartburn is almost unbearable.
Food cravings: Hot Chocolate and Candy. . any kind, I just cant get enough!
Symptoms: EXTREME heartburn, super bad leg cramps, sore stomach muscles-feels like im falling apart.
Movement: I've read that she shouldn't be doing somersaults anymore because of the limited space, but oh boy, they are completely wrong! She is probably going to be an Olympic gymnast and win the gold medal!
What I'm looking forward to: Bentlee's BIG arrival!
What I miss: I miss sleep, sleep, and sleep! I don't know if I will be alive long enough to catch up on all the sleep I have missed out on!
Next Appt: November 7
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Carlson's Shower
Grandma Jody carlson had her shower the next weekend on October 15, 2011. The shower was an actual party and so many people came! I didn't even know half of the people there but everyone was super nice! We had the best potato soup! She even got black, pink and white M&M's for everyone! MMMMMM. . We played a game where you had to spell out as many words as you could from BENTLEE CARLSON and only had 90 seconds to do it! I tried but prego brain must of kicked in because I didn't get as many words as Tara! She had over 30 words. . SOOO CRAZY!
We had the shower in the back yard, it was such a beautiful day!
Thanks to everyone that came! I appreciate everything I got!
Here is a list of everything I got from this shower!
Mamie- Bouncer/vibrating chair
Annette- High chair
RaNae- Outfit, towels, onesies, 5 piece monkey outfit, diaper set
Lieza- Diaper bag to match the car seat and stroller
Heidi- Zebra diaper bag, sheets, bath pad, picture frame, hats, onesie, shorts and shoes
Tara, Cathy, & Jaycelyn- Pink cowboy boots, outfit with purple boots, zebra pants and shirt
Pam- Healthcare kit, bottle, qtips, baby gel, powder, bubble bath, lotion, baby wash, desitin, rubber pig, towels, bath tub
Janna- Onesies, pajamas
Memaw- Minky blanket, sling, nursing cover, pajamas, receiving blankets, outfits
Karisa Reed- Burp cloths
April- Zebra pajamas, newborn outfit, slippers,
Monica & Jordin- Bows, onesies, washcloths, piggybank, cold pack, thermometer, towel, elephant hand wash cloth, qtips, rug and laundry basket
Onexsis- Pink and brown cow outfit
JaNae- Travel blankets, and zebra quilt
Jenn & Maddie- Diaper bag, burp cloths, towels, wash cloths and hand mittens
Rachel & Rebecca- Step stool for bath tub, blankets, travel medicine kit
Judy- Zebra lamp with bulbs
Apothecary Pointe Pharmacy-Baby medicine, ear thermometer, diaper rash cream, diapers, lotion, oil, wet wipes, sweater and purple dress
Missy, Janet, Cori, Dayna, Nicki, Heidi, Dena, Julie, Sharee, Holly- 2 pack-n-plays
Grandma Jody- Bedding
Holly- Case of diapers and wet wipes
Carlsons-burp cloths, blankets, and exersaucer
We had the shower in the back yard, it was such a beautiful day!
Thanks to everyone that came! I appreciate everything I got!
Here is a list of everything I got from this shower!
Mamie- Bouncer/vibrating chair
Annette- High chair
RaNae- Outfit, towels, onesies, 5 piece monkey outfit, diaper set
Lieza- Diaper bag to match the car seat and stroller
Heidi- Zebra diaper bag, sheets, bath pad, picture frame, hats, onesie, shorts and shoes
Tara, Cathy, & Jaycelyn- Pink cowboy boots, outfit with purple boots, zebra pants and shirt
Pam- Healthcare kit, bottle, qtips, baby gel, powder, bubble bath, lotion, baby wash, desitin, rubber pig, towels, bath tub
Janna- Onesies, pajamas
Memaw- Minky blanket, sling, nursing cover, pajamas, receiving blankets, outfits
Karisa Reed- Burp cloths
April- Zebra pajamas, newborn outfit, slippers,
Monica & Jordin- Bows, onesies, washcloths, piggybank, cold pack, thermometer, towel, elephant hand wash cloth, qtips, rug and laundry basket
Onexsis- Pink and brown cow outfit
JaNae- Travel blankets, and zebra quilt
Jenn & Maddie- Diaper bag, burp cloths, towels, wash cloths and hand mittens
Rachel & Rebecca- Step stool for bath tub, blankets, travel medicine kit
Judy- Zebra lamp with bulbs
Apothecary Pointe Pharmacy-Baby medicine, ear thermometer, diaper rash cream, diapers, lotion, oil, wet wipes, sweater and purple dress
Missy, Janet, Cori, Dayna, Nicki, Heidi, Dena, Julie, Sharee, Holly- 2 pack-n-plays
Grandma Jody- Bedding
Holly- Case of diapers and wet wipes
Carlsons-burp cloths, blankets, and exersaucer
42 days to go!
STATS:
How far along: 34 Weeks
How big is baby: She's a cantaloupe!
Total weight gain:
Best moment of the week: I have had baby showers the last two weekends! They were both super fun, and Bentlee and I got tons of stuff! We don't have enough room in our house for it all!
Symptoms:HEARTBURN, and leg cramps; I don't think they will ever go away
Movement: Its like an ocean in there! The tide is super strong
What I'm looking forward to: Those bear scratches to disappear! AND MY SHOWERS!!!
What I miss: Having soft, unirritable skin
Next Appt: October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Adams' Shower
Alyson Child threw me a shower on October 8, 2011. It was an open house so it was super laid back and relaxing. Her and my grandma worked super hard planning this and I was very grateful that they were so willing to have a shower for me!I was so happy that so many people came! It makes me even more anxious for Baby B to get here!
Thanks to everyone that came! I appreciate everything I got!Here is everything I got from this shower!
Grandma Adams, Alyson & Girls, BreAnne, Ashley- Gift Card, night gowns, lots of outfits
Barbara, Angela & Megan- Nursing cover, bracelet, pads, a blanket, and an outfit!
Emily- An outfit- equipt with socks, onesie, bib, shirt, pant, and matching blanket!
Melanie Adams- Diapers, outfit, socks, blanket
Kayte Hatch & Tammy- Grooming kit, diapers, baby medicine, and diaper bag supplies
Grandma Gleason- Pink crocheted blanket
Memaw & Girls- tons of outfits, blankets, burp cloths and bibs, and 2 quilts
Grandma Jody Carlson- hamper, blanket, dress, onsies, bibs, lots of shirts, diapers, bath tub stickers, wet wipes, and bottles
Pam- Bath towel, socks, onsies, and lots of outifits
Grandma Jan- Car seat cover, burp rags, and bibs!
Kiley & Avarie- Blanket, Diapers, Outfits, Flowers for headbands
Anna & Keylee- safari gym
Kim Larsen & Girls- matching outfit and shoes
Pleshette Brown- Blanket with Bentlee's name embroidered on it
Barbara, Angela & Megan- Nursing cover, bracelet, pads, a blanket, and an outfit!
Emily- An outfit- equipt with socks, onesie, bib, shirt, pant, and matching blanket!
Melanie Adams- Diapers, outfit, socks, blanket
Kayte Hatch & Tammy- Grooming kit, diapers, baby medicine, and diaper bag supplies
Grandma Gleason- Pink crocheted blanket
Memaw & Girls- tons of outfits, blankets, burp cloths and bibs, and 2 quilts
Grandma Jody Carlson- hamper, blanket, dress, onsies, bibs, lots of shirts, diapers, bath tub stickers, wet wipes, and bottles
Pam- Bath towel, socks, onsies, and lots of outifits
Grandma Jan- Car seat cover, burp rags, and bibs!
Kiley & Avarie- Blanket, Diapers, Outfits, Flowers for headbands
Anna & Keylee- safari gym
Kim Larsen & Girls- matching outfit and shoes
Pleshette Brown- Blanket with Bentlee's name embroidered on it
Karin & Mindy Roberts- This super cool motorcycle dude, an outfit, and a blanket! My mom won't let me take the motorcycle apart! It's for show only!
Jenn & Maddie Thomas-Baby toys, pajamas and an outfit
Tami Bullen- Swaddling blanket, and baby toy
Lisa & Shayla Ralphs- Outfit and baby toy
Lisa Petersen- Car seat cover
Aunt Donna & Ruth- Bumbo seat and tray
Annemarie & Michelle- Gift card to Babies-R-Us
Deanne, Makelle, & Crystal- Bottle brushes, Outlet covers, wet wipes, bibs and a bottle
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Almost there. .
STATS:
How far along: 32 Weeks
How big is baby: A large jicama
Total weight gain:
Best moment of the week:Clients are finally noticing my extra baggage! I'm surprised it took so long!
Food cravings: Hot chocolate, anything warm!
Symptoms: Always sad, I broke down and paid mega bucks and brought Diesel to live with me! I cried all Sunday night because as i was leaving my moms house, he sat in the window and it just broke my heart to leave him there! Im very excited to have him here now!
What I'm looking forward to: Buying me a hot chocolate maker! Mmm. .
What I miss: Being able to pick things up off the ground. . Its such a long stretch now!
Next Appt: October 10, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Ten to go!
STATS:
How far along: 30 Weeks
How big is baby: A head of cabbage
Total weight gain:
Sleep: I sleep like a baby when we go to child birth classes first. The teacher gets you all relaxed and ready for bed
Movement: Shes kicking like a soccer player daily!
What I'm looking forward to: The rest of my child birth classes! Me and Chase totally kick butt at our reviews and have won quite a few diapers!
Next Appt: September 29, 2011
Other: LOOOOK at my belly button! It's offically an OUTIE!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Chugging along. .
STATS:
How far along: 26 Weeks
How big is baby: an english hothouse cucumber. . hmm never heard of that!
Total weight gain:
Maternity clothes: I love those shorts, except everytime I put them on, they get a little tighter! Also, the red shirt, came from my Grandma Adams, LOVE IT! So comfortable
Food cravings: JUNK, JUNK, and more. . JUNK!
Symptoms: Leg cramps, super tired, always hungry!
Movement:HIIII-YAAA! Karate lessons begin at 8:00 P.M. and continue through the night!
Gender: I wake up everyday and hope she is still a SHE! I don't know if a boy would like a pink, zebra print room!
What I'm looking forward to: Going camping with my family over Labor Day! I love camping. . . once a year!
Next Appt:September 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Past Halfway!
STATS:
How far along: 24 WeeksHow big is baby: An ear of corn!
Total weight gain:
Sleep: Its shortening every night, I'm pretty sure I am down to 7 hours a night! YIKES!
Best moment of the week: We got our recliners and wow its amazing how comfortable I am now!
What i miss: Having nice legs, no stretch marks, and always feeling bloated!
Other: Carley told my mom that she likes it when I'm not pregnant. I'm mean now that I am! Sorry Carley!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
And its a . . .
STATS:
How far along: 21 Weeks
How big is baby: Length of a carrot!
Total weight gain:
Best moment of the week:
Food cravings:JUNK FOOD!
Symptoms: Charlie horses,
Movement: feels like I have butterfly's alot. . and they are always trying to escape!
Gender: ITS A GIRL!
Next Appt: August 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Growing. . .
STATS:
How far along: 4 Weeks
How big is baby: Size of a poppy seed!
Starting weight:
Maternity clothes: Not yet, went shopping for Vegas clothes and just bought one size bigger!
Sleep: Like a baby!
Symptoms: Occasional cramps, nausea, fatigue, morning sickness
Movement: Maybe on the inside but nothing I could feel! Its still too small!
Gender: Cant wait to find out! I have had thoughts that there was 2 in there. One of each!
What I'm looking forward to: The next nine months!
Next Appt: March 28
Other: When we went to my first doctors appointment, the doctor told me that my egg was released through my left ovary. . I thought that was pretty cool!
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