Debrie Camli Stevens

We are so happy to announce that our Debrie Camli is here safe and sound. She came at 5:05 AM on Friday the 22nd, a day earlier than the ultra sound predicted date and 4 days earlier than the doctor's predicted date weighing at 9 lbs 3 ozs 19.5 inches long. As many of you already know, it was quite a delivery story worth of a reality TV show. After 8 minutes from arrival time to the hospital and 3 pushes she came out so if we had waited even 5 minutes we would've had her in the parking lot. We were however very blessed as Thuan's doctor happened to be there already for another labor and had a 10 minute window to deliver Debrie. Both mother and baby are healthy and well (In fact, if it wasn't for sanity Thuan would've gone to church today). Here are some pictures for you all to enjoy!

What I've been up to

Beside working out at the gym, recording my music, making cards, scrapbooking and trying to catch up as much as I can on Reena's pictures (whew!) without neglecting her too much, I've been working on Debrie's blanket. It is done! I'm so excited because I had a false labor on Sunday and thought I was going to have to do this all over again - blind stitching the last 12 inches of her blanket like I did with Reena's 5 minutes after I gave birth to her. It took me about 2-3 hours every night for about 1 month and now it's all done and ready for her. I washed and hung up her clothes, mostly Reena's clothes really (so glad I'm having a girl) and got her basinet ready. I made myself a nursing cover up blanket and now all I've got left to do is make her some more headbands. It's exciting to see the end coming and be thin again...and of course the new baby:)

Reena's Puppy Pocket Blanket

Debrie's Puppy Pocket Blanket

Baby Date, Weight, and Length Game

I just talked to my sister who reminded me that it's that time again. The time is approaching and Debrie is to be born here in about than 2 weeks. OK so the ultra sound predicted her due date is May 23rd as compared to the doctor's original due date which is May 26th but as you know babies come whenever they darn well pleased and as of right now I'm not planning on being induced so we would like to play this guessing game again like we did with Reena. I don't know if it will make a difference but for your references these are Reena's statistics so you have something to base your guesses on. She was 3 days early weighing 8 lbs 15 ounces and 20.5 inches long. The difference if you were to ask me is that with Reena I put on 34 lbs and was 143 lbs at the end of my pregnancy whereas I'm 130 lbs right now being 2 weeks out and have put on 28 lbs (yeah she keeps me active). And as requested I will attach some pictures. Sorry about the belly showing a bit. You can blame that on my sister who said she has to see the belly a little to really know it's not the clothes. Don't worry it won't be rated R. First picture is from the side view, second picture is from front view and third picture is Dan in this pregnancy. Yes you can send in Dan's estimated weight gain too. He put on 20 lbs when I was pregnant with Reena but he's been going to the gym quite regularly this time. Note: the new hair cut! . Again, this is just for fun. You are not required to participate. It's America. But we are giving out a prize for the winner!

Travelogue: UTAH TRIP

We made a trip down to Utah for my sister's wedding and ate out a lot. I put on 2 lbs but that's ok I worked it off now by going on walks with Reena. We stayed at Lon & Gaylynn's for a few days and went to the Logan temple with them and Grandma & Grandpa. We also got to see Tanner's soccer game while there. After the wedding, we stayed with some friends in our old ward and saw many others the day and a half while down in Spanish Fork. We walked in our home and looked at our yard and I cried seeing it and we all had a great time seeing our friends again. There were many we wish to see but could not because we ran out of time. My apology to all those we couldn't see and hope to visit again. Here are some pictures and video of our trip.