The day that began to make our family of 3 a family of 4!

Three years ago today I went to the ER. Chris and I had watched a marathon of UFC fights and the big one was due to start. We were ready. On a whim I took my blood pressure during a commercial. It was HIGH. I don’t remember the exact numbers but I looked at Chris, showed him the blood pressure cuff and said, “We have to go to Labor & Delivery.” Groaning, he got up, went and got Bryson and we headed out. After some readings at the L&D and some meds, they decided to admit me. It was so late and about 3am I looked at poor Chris and Bryson curled up on the most uncomfortable couch and said go home. I will be fine. Come in the morning. We knew then the process had begun to make our family of three a family of four. We were told that night that I would not be leaving the hospital without delivering a baby. Problem was I was only 28 weeks.

That night I did not sleep a wink. My mom, dad, sister, and Tyler had just made it to their destination for a vacation. I was up all night not knowing what to do. Should I call, I mean I might be in the hospital for 6 weeks, why ruin their trip? I waited until a reasonable time to wake someone 6am. I called Becca first, she understands what I am going through and maybe she can give me advice on calling my mom. She said call. Then I called Cindi, she got in her car and drove to Temple. Then I called Jackie, if my mom wasn’t there at least I could have someone like her. Then finally about 8:30 I made the dreaded phone call to my mom. I told her the deal; the service was spotty in the mountains so the call was very stressful. At first Julie and mom were going to get on a plane. Then they all decided they would come back. I think they had the shortest vacation ever.

Turns out I was not in the hospital for 6 weeks but rather for 5 days. 5 days later I called my husband at home at 6 am and said you need to come up here. My blood pressure won't come down and we are having a baby today. We were both scared. Everyone rushed and assembled. At 11am they rolled me into the OR and 2lb 0.6oz Troupe Maddox Jackson Mills was born. Thus began our 65 day journey out of the hospital and 3 fun and happy three years of our lives.

Weekends at the Mills'

Our weekends are jammed packed. Most of it we do to ourselves. This weekend started with Chris having a softball tournament. We loaded up with our coolers and spent much of the day at the fields. Between games our neighbors and ourselves hosted an impromptu BBQ for the softball guys who lived too far away to go home between games. It was fun. After the games we made a B-line to our pool. We all needed it. We swam and swam.

Our pool time was cut short because we had another party to attend for Bryson's baseball team. We had a great time. Pool party and cookout. We had the whole team sign baseball's and each player got one. It will be very special for Bryson. Needless to say we all slept good Saturday night.

Sunday we headed out to Dead Fish Grill in Belton. We sat outside overlooking the lake. It was a little hot but it was beautiful. We had a great time. Afterwards we headed, yet again to our pool. Then to yet another party for our neighbors birthday. Like I said our weekends are jam packed but it is all about fun and family. These are the times I love. Now if we would only get rid of Mondays.

Summer 2010

Summer is here. Well not technically but it might as well be with the heat and kids being out of school. We got a pool, a little 12 foot metal frame, and we have been in it every day. We love it, I love it. I need it.

Friday was Bryson's first day out of school. He went with Pop to work. He had a great time. The got a free slurpee and fixed the go cart. Then he got to ride around on his go cart.. Until it broke again. Oh well, guess he will have to go back to work with Pop again.

Today is the another first for Bryson. His first day at BCYC (a boys and girls club in Belton). I have known for a while he was going to be going but today after I dropped him off I was really sad. I told Chris I hated taking him there. I want my son to be home having fun in the summer. Not at camps. I wish there were other arrangements. I wish I was home with him. Not to say that there is anything wrong with BCYC, just to say I want him home. When 3:30 came and went and I didn't get my daily phone call from him like I usually do when he gets home from school another wave of sadness hit. I miss my 3:30 phone call with my oldest. The only other year that he has had to go to a summer program was the summer Troupe was born. And that was not real because he ended up going everywhere BUT there because of all the drama with Troupe being in the hospital. Every other summer vacation he has been home. Be it when Chris and I ran our craft show business, or when Chris worked nights.

I always think I am a strong momma. Not too clingy. But then I send my baby to summer rec centers and in ruins my whole day. I can't wait to go get him. Maybe he missed me too. I guess I hope not because I want him to have a happy summer.

Fun at the Carnival

We went to the Bloomin' Temple Fest (or whatever it is called) this weekend. The boys had fun. Troupe loved loved the rides. Bryson had a lot of fun too. We are going to have to take them to Six Flags or Fiesta Texas this summer cause the carnival is enough to break the bank. Not to mention worrying if you are going to come out alive. Anyway, Troupe threw the BIGGEST FIT when we left because he wanted to ride till they shut it down. Never-the-less, here are pictures of our adventure.

Spring is here!

Well we have started out spring, allergies and all. The boys had a good spring break. Grandma was here from Florida to spoil them. She brought Kathy with her too which made it even more fun. Bryson was quit upset when they left.

Bryson has started baseball. Chris is coaching this year again. They are a kid pitch team called the Bandits. They had a scrimmage which they tied. Bryson scored the first run for the Bandits. I think they are going to be pretty good this year. Troupe really wants to be out there playing too. I have to keep him wrangled.

Speaking of Troupe, he is doing good. Getting big, talking more, and being him. He loves loves being outside. He ALWAYS wants to be outside.

We got a new dog last week. Her name is IZZY. Bryson and Troupe found her when they were on a four wheeler ride in Academy. Looks like she was dumped. She is very sweet and we are glad to have her.

It's been a while....

I know it has been a while since my last post but what can I say? I am busy working mom of 2 little boys. But better late then never. So here goes...

The last time I posted we were on run of illness at our house. 2 Swine flus and a surgery. Thankfully our families swooped in to save the day. Chris's dad and step mom came to help while I recooperated from surgery. They were a great help and I was very thankful for their kindness. Then the holidays and all the running-yourself-ragged that comes with that. Then a little more illness and the new year hit. I made a quick business trip to San Diego then came home to some great friends and fun in Austin to celebrate my 30th birthday.

We had a blast. Last week Chris had surgery on his knee and he is still recooperating. I miss having my very helpful hubby with his gimpy leg. :)

We are happy to have slowed down and are looking forward to March and spring break. Like Bryson, we too are ready for a school break.

I don't have much else to say. I will say, CONNIE I posted, get with it girl!!! Love ya!

Update

This will be a short update. I will have more to come when I get some time. We have had a busy few weeks. About 3 weeks ago after a visit from Grandma Mills (which was great and too short) Chris came up sick. Not because of Grandma though. Anyway he was tested for a variety of things and found out he had group C strep and H1N1 ( Swine Flu). Needless to say he was very lonely because me and the boys stayed away. Then last week I was set up for a small procedure and ended up having a more in-depth surgery. That was Thursday. The day before my surgery Bryson came up sick. So after Chris dropped me off at home from surgery he took Bryson to the Dr. They said he had none other than Swine Flu. Crap. So needless to say he was lonely because he was quarantined... Because of all the unintended illness at our house and Chris's unfortunate work schedule. Pap-Pap and Gammaw came to stay and help out. They were great. They left this Tuesday. What I had planned for was to be out for 2 days for my surgery but I am just getting back to work a week later. Luckily I have a very understanding boss. Anyway today, a week from the day I had surgery Troupe went into the OR. He had his tubes replaced. One had poked a hole in his eardrum, which they assure us will heal. They did the sedated hearing test and he can HEAR. Thank God. Poor Chris left his 7pm - 7am shift, came home to pick us up, then came up to the hospital for Troupe. He was exhausted. I had to come to work immediately after his surgery so he is home with Noni...

So needless to say it has been a rough few weeks. I wanted to say thank you for all the prayers and all the helping hands. Hopefully the rest of this month will be uneventful. Next week is Chris's birthday and we will be happy to celebrate not only him but our good health. More fun updates coming soon.