The Arrival of Carson Randall Peterson

Ready or not, here we come! One last shot as we make our to the hospital!


The events leading up to Carson's delivery were very different from Courtney's which had us running out the door, running red lights and making it to the hospital with just 45 min. to spare before we were holding Courtney in our arms. Carson's was much slower paced and controlled. Friday was the day we finished Carson's room. We had Cameron's things all moved out, the room re-painted, valance hung, crib put together, bed made, his clothes washed and in his drawers. I was feeling some what organized or as close to prepared as you could be. We were hoping this little guy would decide to come over the weekend which would give us a little more time to have Daddy home.

My mom was coming to spend the night with us "just in case" anything happened during the night we would have someone to stay with Cameron and Courtney. Grandma Peterson, who just lives 3 minutes away was going to be out of town. I had a feeling that something "just might happen" while she was gone and I wanted to have someone close.

That morning I went on quite a long and invigorating walk with one of my friends, her little boy and Cameron. We thought the walk might help get things going, well apparently it did! I didn't have a lot of contractions that were close but my water broke at about 5:00 p.m. which was just after my mom got here. Chad called to see how things were going and said he would be home around 6:00. I told him what was going on and that I didn't think we were in a big hurry since I wasn't having many contractions. We ate dinner, got the kids ready for bed and left for the hospital around 8:00 p.m.

This time around I had time to get an epidural which I gladly accepted!


We got checked in to the the hospital around 9:00 p.m. I was dialated to a 3 and 85% effaced. I was given the epidural and didn't feel any contractions, but did have a few side effects. It seemed all the things that "sometimes" happen to people happened to me! One of my legs jumped while he was putting the shot in, I started itching on my belly and back, I got nauseated, and dizzy. But, needless to say I wasn't hurting and feeling every contraction. The nurse gave me a little pitocin to get contractions coming closer together. After a bit I looked at the nurse and told her things were feeling a little different, she checked me and said, "Your Complete! your Dr. should be here soon" I pushed about 3 times and our little guy was here!

Carson Randall Peterson was born November 6th 2009 at 11:43 p.m.


Carson weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 inches long!


At first it looked like he had blond hair but by morning when we got a better look at him and took more pictures it ended up being a light brown color.


Daddy and his newest little boy!


We are so happy to have you here Carson and are glad you are part of our family!


Gripping Dads finger!

Baby update!

Nope, no baby yet! With my other two kids I came 10 days before my due date, since we just have to go by the ultrasound this time and have no idea what the date would be - things might be a little different. We have had a couple false alarms where we decided we had better get our bags packed. I have taken lots of warm baths in the middle of the night because this little guy keeps teasing that he is coming and the bath would ease things up a bit.

My Dr. said to think about the possibility of an induction since Courtney ended up coming so fast and this one will most likely be faster. Chad also works out of town one day a week and that would most likely be the day the baby decides to come and if he is an hour away there would be a possibility that he wouldn't make it back in time. Being induced would also give me time to get an epidural, which is something I was not able to get with Courtney since I was already dialated to an 8 when we got all situated at the hospital.

Part of me really wants the predictability of an induction but then the other part of me wants it to just happen on it's own since we are not working around Chad having to go to Florida or Las Vegas and take the Board Exams like we have had to do in the past when our last two kids were born. Luckily they ended up cooperating and coming early on their own, before the date we were scheduled to be induced.

However if we do decide to be induced, I realized I have been going by a different due date than the Dr. has to go by in regards to being able to induce at the hospital. The due date I was going by was the latest ultra sound (Nov. 13th) but I guess they have to go by the 1st ultrasound since it is more accurate which isn't until Nov. 19th. which would mean the earliest I could be induced would be November 12th. We will see what happens, ultimately this baby will come on it's own! I don't think it will be much longer since last week I was dialated to a 1 1/2 and 50 % effaced and this past monday I was dialated to a 2 1/2 and was 75% effaced. We'll see, I just have few more things to get done around the house and then I think I will be a little more relaxed and then he can come.

Here is a BIG bare belly shot!

There are a lot of new things that have happened with baby #3... I have been a lot more tired -I can never seem to catch up and stay caught up before running out of energy. Maybe it's just because I am getting older or that I have two other kids that don't stop or take a second to slow down. I have never really been able to take naps like I did at the beginning of this pregnancy nor have I ever had stretch marks until now or had such a big belly. I guess these are all just things that are new physically and hopefully don't last forever. I am excited to meet this baby boy and see the way he changes our lives spiritually and the lasting effects he will have on our family. It is always wonderful having a new and precious spirit in the home. As of right now, we will be calling our new little one - Carson Randall Peterson.

"Inspired Men" translated to "Spiderman"

It was Fast & Testimony meeting this past sunday. When someone was baring their testimony they mentioned how grateful they were for "inspired men that lead the church" In Cameron's little mind (that you thought was not even listening) he understood the person to say "Spiderman" He was very excited that they talked about spiderman at church!

It's a Boy!

I haven't been able to figure out our scanner to put a picture of the ultra sound on here so I thought I had better just write in what we found out! We are thrilled to be having a little BOY! Cameron is excited to have a little brother and Courtney just doesn't know what she's in for. Cameron loves telling me who's in line for the next birthday - this is what he says... "first is will be my birthday, then Courtney's, then baby brother's and then Dad's! When we are at the store he likes to pick out toys he likes and say's "lets get this for Courtney's birthday or baby brother's and I will show them how to play with it - ok mom!"

Jesus' House!

We were in sacrament meeting just trying to keep both busy kids under control when Cameron leaned over to me and said, "Mom, do you know whose house this is?" I wasn't quite sure what he was referring to, then he said - "It's Jesus' house!"
Sometimes when you think they are not getting anything out of the meeting, they manage to surprise you. Those are the sweet tender moments that melt a parents heart!

Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House!

What a wonderful experience it was to take the kids through the temple. It was so cute to hear Cameron's questions as we walked through and to hear the way he talked about the temple afterwards. It really made an impression on him and helped him relate why temples are so important. A couple weeks after we went through the temple he was asked to give a talk in Primary on "How temples unite Families"

The kids loved cooling off by putting their hands in the beautiful fountain in front of the temple. Courtney watched in amazement as the water continued to fall.

You take what you can get when the sun is shining in everybody's eyes and kids are getting WAY WIGGLY!

It was such a joy being able to go to the temple with Grandma, Papa and Danielle Gailey. (Don't mind the finger up Cameron's nose, it's just one of those realistic pictures).

Cameron's first Primary Talk - "Temple Blessing's Unite Families"
(He held up a little prop for each one of the little sentences)

The temple is the house of the Lord.
I was able to go inside the Draper and Oquirrh Mountain Temple.
While I was inside I wanted to be quiet, not loud!
It was beautiful and clean and a place I would like to go back to.
One of the blessings of the temple is that families can be together forever!
I don't like being away from my family.
My Dad is one of my best friends and whenever he is at work I always want to call to see when he is on his way home.
I love being with my family and want to treat them with love and kindness so they will want to live with me throughout eternity!

Cameron did a wonderful job. He was so excited to speak in the microphone (he kept calling it the microwave)! I wondered if he would get scared and if I would end up giving his talk, but he didn't. Chad sat in the back and said Cameron had the whole Primary captivated! It really melts a mom's heart to see your little boy teaching others about the gospel!

Swim Party at Grandma Peterson's!

Courtney just enjoys being part of the party and watching everything around her. This empty little sandbox made a great place for her to stay contained while I helped Cameron. She loved hearing the kicking sound her feet made when she knocked them against the sandbox.

Whoosh!! This was Cameron's first experience on a slip and slide and he loved it!

Cousin Trouble - Ganging up on uncle Nate!
Ruel, Brenna, Jake, Michaela and Cameron

Cameron willingly turning on the water so uncle Nate could fill up the balloons - even though it was hard for him to find the right water pressure.

Who's Next? It's amazing how fast you can go through a huge bag a water balloons!