All About Bentley

I cannot believe how fast time has gone by!! I love watching my little boy grow and discover the world around him each and everyday!!! He has definitely gotten bigger, its amazing how a few ounces makes a difference when your holding and feeding him. 

 

2 Days old-coming home from the hospital

3 weeks old, he has such long legs!

  Bentley has been a good little boy, a normal typical baby! I haven't been getting a lot of sleep, but that is exactly what I expected!! When we left the hospital his doctor was a little nervous about his jaundice.We went back to the doctor two days after leaving and his jaundice was higher than when we left the hospital. The doctor thought it had hit its peak and would start coming down in the next few days, as a new mom I was very worried. I watched it close, its taken a little while to clear up, especially from his eyes but I think he is finally starting to look better.

About a week ago Bentley got a tummy ache, which kept him and us up all night long. It was non-stop crying, I felt so bad for my little guy! We tried everything we could think of but you could tell he just didn't feel very good. I attributed it to my breast milk, I ate mexican food earlier in the week and don't know if maybe that made his tummy upset. While I was pregnant I couldn't eat mexican food because it made me feel sick. I have been trying to watch what I eat, and get really nervous about eating anything spicy. He has started having blow outs- we go through at least two outfits a day which equals a lot of laundry!!

Between the hours of 7-9 p.m. Bentley gets really fussy, might be a little colicky. Our doctor gave us medicine for his colic, but after taking it for a few days he seemed much worse. We've kind of stopped giving it to him to see if it makes him better. But you can count on him being really upset around 8:30 p.m. every night. It is okay though it helps both of us develop patience. Patience for me while I let figure out what he wants, and patience for him while he lets this new mom, figure out what he needs.

He tries to hold up his head, although he can't right now, I love watching him try!! He munches on his fingers all the time, loves the binky when I won't let him chew on his thumb!! He squeals to try to get our attention, its not really a cry, short loud squeak! 




I love love love this baby so much!! I knew I would love him, just never realized how much. I worry about him all the little squeaks, heavy breathing, stuffy nose all makes me a little nervous. Even at night I have to check to make sure he is still breathing!!
We've learned a lot as new parents, well at least I have learned a lots!!
1- Life isn't all about me anymore!(I know duh!)
2-Get things done when Bentley is sleeping or happy looking around
3- Breakfast isn't my most important meal anymore, if I even get breakfast before 11 a.m.
4-I have more patience than I ever thought I did

He loves walks, when he is upset all we have to do is take him outside!!

He loves the sound of the blowdryer...the mad face comes when I begin straightening my hair

Loves playing video games with dad

Has to be held when he sleeps, just during the day though (thank goodness)

 I love this picture

Always sleeps with his hands above his head, they were always above his head in the ultrasounds...so funny!

Loves bath time since we started using the tub!! His feet splash in and out of the water, it is so cute!!  We thought giving him baths at night would upset him and help him sleep better...but its done the opposite!! I love that he is a water baby!! He usually has to keep one foot in the water at all times!

Pictures of Bentley

Here are some pictures of our bautiful baby boy!!

First Family Picture

Grandpa Kevin...he is so funny with my baby!! I love it!

Grandma Dana and Aunt Roxanne

Let's go home!!

Go Utes!! This was taken in the hospital...he is just so little wrapped up tight!

Yesterday we decided it was the perfect day to take Bentley on his first fall drive up the Canyon! He loves, loves, loves being outside!!!

Baby Bentley

I have been meaning to write our birth story for a while now, but I can't seem to take my eyes off of my little guy! He was born September 9, 2012 at 4:28 p.m. He weighed 7lbs3ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long and absolutely perfect!! Here is the story of how he got here:
     September 7-9 Dallas's family and ironically my family both had family trips planned to Park City for the weekend. Dallas's whole family was going (originally they were going to go to Yellowstone) and my mom and sister were going on a girls trip with some family friends from Seattle, WA. I had a busy weekend in store, I was going back and forth from family to family, trying to spend as much time with each of them as possible. My biggest problem with having both families up there was deciding who to spend the night with, Dallas no matter what was going to stay with his family since my family was an all girl trip. My mom told me that it didn't matter where I slept. She said all that mattered was that Dallas was right next to me in case my water broke, which was unlikely to happen since I still had about three weeks to go.
     Saturday was my busiest day for being 37 weeks pregnant. I started out the day with Dallas's family shopping and riding the ski lift at Park City Resort (everyone else got to ride the alpine slides and the other fun rides!!) I then went with my family and we went swimming and I was running all over the place in that pool. With my family that night we played more active games, made bracelets, and had pedicures. I was really struggling with where to sleep that night because I was having so much fun with the girls. After going back and forth, I decided I better be with Dallas.
     Sunday morning around 7 a.m. I woke up went for my daily bathroom run and went back to bed. It wasn't soon after that I started feeling crampy, then I started to feel really wet. I woke Dallas up and together we investigated if I just wet the bed or if my water broke. I started to feel really weird and super wet. I sat up in bed and I had Dallas get his phone so I could google it on his phone. We soon discovered once I got up to got to the bathroom and felt a rush of water down my leg, my water had indeed broke. We quickly packed our bags told both our families (my mom screamed so loud when I told her..haha) and we headed down the canyon. Of all places to be when your water breaks, ONE HOUR away from home. Dallas drove so fast, I think we made it in about 35-40 minutes. That was the quietest ride down the canyon we have ever had, we were both so nervous! Luckily I wasn't having contractions, just felt really uncomfortable!!
      We checked into Mckay Dee Hospital and found out that three other ladies had just come in with their water broken too, it was a busy morning at the hospital! They had me STAND around while the nurses decided where to put me...super uncomfortable with water rushing down your leg!! haha! Finally we got our room and I got all hooked up to monitors. At around 8:30 My nurse checked me and said I was only 2 cm dilated....it was going to be a long day! Dallas and I sat in the room watching Sound of music and waiting on the nurses. I started having some rough contractions around 10, once my pitocin started to kick in, I was trying to stay strong before getting the epidural as long as I could. Finally around noon I got the epidural, heaven sent!!! I had my mom, sister, and Dallas with me in the room at this time. I got checked around 2:30 p.m. and was at 6cm, I was slowly progressing. Around 3 I began feeling my contractions again, and they were super strong. I pushed the button for more epidural, but it wasn't working. The doctor came back in and filled up the medicine again, but thought it was strange I could still feel contractions. I got a new nurse around this time (I loved her!!) she decided for kicks and giggles to check and see how far along I was, and surprisingly she said, "I think we are ready to push!!" I was at a 10, my mom and Macy got super excited and Dallas and I started to cry!! We couldn't believe this was really happening. Macy and my mom left, the doctor got called in and about 1 hour later, I delivered Bentley Dallas Berrett! I could not believe that little boy just came out of me, it was the most amazing feeling ever!! He is a little piece of heaven I am so grateful to have in my arms! The most amazing part was he was screaming when he came out, they laid him flat on my chest and the crying immediately stopped!! It was so amazing, a moment I will never forget!! It felt so nice during the delievery to have Dallas right by my side, helping me through it! Although a couple of times he got so white I thought he was going to pass out!! haha. They cleaned up Bentley and left Dallas and I alone to have our first time together as a family of three!
     Later that night we had so many visitors, I felt bad I didn't get to visit with them very long. We stayed at the hospital for 2 very long days and nights and then finally got to take him home (another crazy feeling...we actually get to keep him!) I loved having so many people stop by during our stay and especially when we got home to see Bentley!! He is a very loved little boy!
      Here are some fun facts about Bentley:
He loves to suck on his fingers
He loves to have his hands above his head, at all times!
He makes the cutest pucker face with his lips when he looks around
I love when he hears one of our voices and stops crying and looks around for that familiar voice
He is doing great at night, sleeps for about 3 hours wakes up, eats, and goes right back to sleep
Loves to get his head washed when getting bathed....the rest of the time he is crying until we wash his head
As of Wednesday (9/26) he weighed 7lbs 9 ounces (has gained a whole pound since we left the hospital) He weight dropped down to 6lbs 7 ounces after he was born.
Loves the binky
loves to be held when going to sleep, hates to be put down even to sleep
Sleeps in a bouncer in a bassinet at night....does not like to lay down flat at night!
WE LOVE OUR MR. B!!!

23 Years Old and 36 weeks Pregnant

A couple weeks ago was my 23rd birthday (I cannot believe I am that old!!) We celebrated my birthday in Bear Lake with my mom, dad, sister and boyfriend, and Dallas. I try to tell myself that we went to Bear Lake for my birthday...but that really wasn't the reason. My family has been trying all summer to get away for a family vacation, but summer really went too fast!!
We had so much fun in Bear Lake, the lack of pictures is really because we were having fun!! We got there on Friday night we drove around to the other side of the lake looking for a decent beach to play on, the water is really high and there really is little beach! But we found this perfect spot that was a nice sandy each and the water was perfect!! We played around in the water for a few hours before heading back to our condo on Friday!
Saturday (my BIRTHDAY!!) we went back to the same beach and spent all day playing in the water! We brought rafts, frisbee, water blow up toys and lots more...it was so much fun!! I mostly just laid in the blow of raft and canoed around the lake, I got burned way bad, but had lots of fun!!!
Saturday night we ate at Bear River Pizza (delicious by the way) and got a raspberry shake....never, ever, ever, can leave bear lake without a raspberry shake!! My birthday was family filled and lots of fun!!
Sunday, my favorite day!! Sunday after we slept in and checked out of our hotels, we rented a bicycle/train thingy for SIX!! Yup for six people!! We all had to peddle while only one could steer the bikes!! We rode all around Bear Lake in these things!! My dad and Dallas were embarassed, but I was having the time of my life!! People honked, waved, and stopped to talk to us...just like we were celebrities!!

I didn't want to come home...because I knew coming home meant work and getting ready for school. I loved this short little vacation with my family, cannot wait for the next one!!
I am also 36 weeks pregnant!! Wahoo!! My stomach is getting really big, and it is getting just a little awkward to move around. I went to the doctor yesterday and she checked me and I am 1cm dilated, if that! She did notice that my body is preparing to have this baby. I have had lots of baby showers and received several very nice gifts! I feel very grateful to have such great family and friends!! I also notice in the pictures how chubby my face is....ahhhhh I hope that goes away!!
I cannot wait to meet my sweet baby boy!

My First Day of First Grade

It is official, summer is over, time for school to start! I have been working for a couple of weeks but on Monday... I got my STUDENTS!!! I thought I was ready, I have been looking forward to it for a long time, But I WAS NOT!! It was a crazy day of running around like a chicken with no head!!! Luckily I have great co-workers who have really been a great support, and help!!! While trying to tell Dallas about my day I could hardly think of what we did... I was that tired!!! My students are great!! I have 21 one of them, and each one was so patient when I made mistakes; I made lots of mistakes and they always told me... It is okay to make mistakes!!! I really am enjoying having my very own classroom to decorate, and teach how I want to teach! I hardly know anything really, there is lots of planning, and teaching procedures and behaviors right now!! I am trying to teach the important subject matter stuff, but if I do not target the kids behavior...it will make for a very long year!!! I am really tired, but so far I am loving teaching!!

There is just a little look around my classroom!! Since school has started I've added a little bit more!!

32 Weeks Pregnant

I am 33 weeks pregnant and cannot believe how fast time has gone. I am beginning to feel just a little overwhelmed that I won't be ready for his arrival.  I am so excited that in about a month and half (or less) I  will be holding my little boy, the newest addition to our family!! I am loving most every second of being pregnant. I always imagined that I would know what it felt like to be pregnant, as a little girl it was as simple as putting a pillow up my shirt and walking around. My little guy is very active, especially at night, I am just telling me he is prepping me for what is to come!    
We went to the doctor last week, my goodness he is getting so big. My doctor thinks he weighs just over 4 pounds and believes I am further ahead than originally thought. We talked about labor and what to expect and what I should look for...even though that is a little while away, I am really getting nervous about not knowing what to expect. I have experienced a few of those braxton hicks contractions, not the most comfortable feeling. I keep telling myself everytime I get extra hot and sweaty, hungry an hour after I ate a meal, or uncomfortable sleeping, that all of this will be worth it! The closer I get the more anxious and excited I become. I am especially excited to see Dallas as a dad, he loves watching my belly move into all sorts of contorted positions. 33 weeks....let the countdown begin!Here are some pictures from our last ultra-sound I wanted to share.

Baby Berrett and I, 32 weeks pregnant.

See his adorable head in the upper right hand corner? He has one of his fists clenched and the other by his head.

I know its hard to tell from these pictures but I think he is pretty adorable!!! I love him already!!

3 Years of Marriage Bliss

August 7th (Tuesday) was our 3...YUP...3 year anniversary!! The day itself was boring, with Dallas working all day, and with me working on my classroom. Dallas had off of work Wednesday and Thursday and so we made plans to go to Park City (our traditional anniversary getaway) for a few days.
     Dallas booked the hotel and told me we got a condo near a place we usually stay, bring my swimsuit, and be ready to go by the time he gets off of work. I got our bags packed and believe me, with this heat, I was ready to go and make a getaway! To continue the non-adventurous day we both were having celebrating our anniversary, for dinner we had a classic PB&J sandwich...delicious!! Dallas put our hotel address on the GPS and I knew something was up when the GPS told us to turn onto Canyon's dr...as in the very fancy, pancy, Canyons hotel where they hosted the bachelor a few years back. I questioned Dallas about it and insisted that it was wrong. We turned into a hotel where Dallas told me that something was not right, this was not in the area where our hotel was, and naive me I believed him. He told me he was going to go inside and ask the hotel workers for directions on how to get to our place we were staying, I sat there patiently wondering if I could get us there if I only knew the address. Dallas came out with our hotel keys in his hand, and we had arrived!! I am so spoiled, and honestly this was so bad of me, but the first question out of my mouth was how much is this hotel? After a lot of questioning and prodding, I was very excited and pleased when my husband had done his research (like his wife) and gotten us a great deal!

Dallas really enjoyed our hotel!! What is really nice about the Canyon's area is there is so much to do! For once we did not leave the resort and go elsewhere in Park City, there is tons to keep us busy just around our hotel.

                                                   I loved our GIANT king size bed, there was
                                                  just enough room for both of us to spread out.

On Wednesday we took the Gondola up the mountain. We enjoyed taking pictures  of our scenic view up the mountain, getting that funny feeling in our bellies, getting off the Gondola....after a few minutes going back down (because we can), and then riding back up the mountain. We took another ski lift that took us higher up the mountain where we went hiking, sight seeing, rock skipping, laughing and oh so much more. Unfortunately we were having too much fun to take pictures of everything.

I don't really know what is up with Dallas when he took this picture, but I love the view

     Just like Dallas, I give our hotel and our anniversary a thumbs up! (I would have given it two but I had the flowers in my hand). It felt so nice to get away from the heat, it was seriously at least 10 degrees cooler in Park City. On Thursday before we went home we enjoyed a nice fun time at Olympic park, shopping, and lunch!