Snow and Cribs and Moving About

In the beginning of January we had a huge snow storm! Dane Selch was really bummed it didn't snow that much when he was here at Christmas. We were given a little red snow shovel by mom and dad Hardy (thanks guys!!) and Dane was sweet and shoveled the walks one afternoon. It took him FOREVER because of the shovel size and mostly because of the large amount of snow. Unfortunately he had to shovel them again that evening and again the next morning. (: I'm sure the neighbors were very grateful!



He's so cute!


















Jan 12th we took our childbirth class. It was good and informative and if anyone knows a way to skip over the labor and delivery/birth stuff we would be very happy if you would share the secret!!!

Here is our 34 week belly picture- off of bed rest!! Yay!!!!!!!!!! I've spent the week getting back up and about. I had planned to get back to work at this point but because I'm such a limp noodle after all the laying down (and because of a fun fainting incident in the shower- Dane didn't like that so much) we held off another week and will try and get back to work tomorrow night. Fingers are crossed.

We Have A Crib! It is really cute. Some of our friends and Grandma Sweningsen helped us get the crib and darling sheet set. Thanks so much everyone!!! We love it and are very excited for her to use it!




This week's pic. She should be over 5 lbs now!! and loves to kick ribs and lungs and bladders and dad too! (:

I have had the most wonderful week being off bed rest and moving about. It's been nice to start cooking again, doing some cleaning, getting outside, going to the temple and church, and other things. I never knew how exciting the grocery store could be- I'm sure that feeling will wear off soon though. (: Don't worry. We've even gone on two dates!


We're getting really excited and are having such fun being the typical first time parents-to-be.

Christmas

We had the greatest Christmas! Because traveling is not an approved activity on bedrest, all of Delyse's family came and stayed with us. (Thanks so much guys!!!) It was wonderful to have them here to visit and we're so glad that all 8 of them sacrificed and stuck it out in our 2 bedroom apartment. They didn't even complain, well not too much at least ( :

We're bad bloggers

You'd think that some time in the last 5 1/2 weeks of bed rest I'd have made time to post. What a slacker. Oh, well and sorry.


We are doing really well. We have been so blessed and taken care of by so many wonderful people! It is so overwhelming to be the recipients of so much service, and friendship, and love! It's amazing! So, although we do pretty much the same things most days (Dane- Work, homework, classes, occasional basketball games with friends, preparing lessons for priesthood and sunday school-see pic above- and taking care of his wife; Delyse- reading, crocheting, talking on the phone, watching TV and movies, and taking bathroom breaks) here are some of the highlights of the last month.

My mom came and spent a week taking care of us, filling our freezer with meals we can pull out and heat up, visiting, and distracting me with crafts I could do while lying on my side-see above. It was so wonderful to have her company. I just love my mom!

Dia and her friend Sam drove up to Reno and stayed the night with us one Saturday so he could make a delivery for a friend. It was such a great surprise! They also gave us these super beautiful flowers! I have the best family!

Several of the young women in our ward have come over to watch movies, visit, help with cleaning, and even paint nails. This is Melissa at the top, Cyd on the left and, Markita on the right.
And these are our HOT nails!!

Dane's parents came Thanksgiving night to help out. We had a great time with them and they spoiled us rotten with a new couch and TV!! My hips are so grateful (the rest of us is thankful too)! Mom stayed for a few days more after Dad had to get back to work. I had a great time getting to know her better and really enjoyed hearing all kinds of family stories.

Dyami asked for belly pic's- the only one I have is this one, it's a few weeks old, I look like a cheese ball, and the belly is bigger now but, I don't have another pic, so this will have to do. Our little girl is getting bigger and seems to kick harder every day! Dane reads to her every night and she kicks and wakes up when she hears him. One night Dad and daughter had a war tapping back and forth for several minutes. It was sooo cute!!! We're so glad she's doing so well.

Last night was our first really big snow here in Reno (we've had a few that didn't stick much before) and it's still coming down now. It makes for a nice change of scenery! This is the view out our window. Thought this would make dad jealous! Hopefully we'll have some snow when you guys come. One good thing about bed rest is I don't have to drive in the snow with all the crazy Reno drivers! smile.

Well, that's about all for now. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! (just in case I don't get another post before then)

Much Love!

More Baby

ultrasound video

Some fun pic's from a great day

I'm Tagged

Dyami "tagged" me but had to explain it, so here goes

5 Things I was doing ten years ago:
1. Just started dating... occasionally one with Dane (hmm fun thought)
2. Practicing for my drivers test
3. Working my first job for parks and rec doing soccer and basketball referee /score keeper
4. Enjoying my new baby brother
5. Going to seminary early mornings with Mandy and Sarah


5 Things I was doing 5 years ago:
1. Just starting the nursing program at BYU
2. living with Melanie, Anna Lisa, and Kari. Eating cereal at every imaginable time. And watersking with Mel's dad in nasty freezing Utah lake in November! BURR!!! so fun.
3. Enjoying the few times that I did see Dyami around Provo
4. Working as a lifeguard at the Richards building swimming pool.
5. Volunteering at the MTC giving immunizations to the new missionaries


5 Things I was doing 1 year ago:
1. Finishing up orientation at Renown's NICU
2. Enjoying being a newlywed and loving my new hubby
3. Getting to know my cool brother-in-law Ryan better when he lived with us for a while
4. Carving pumpkins with the Wolf Scouts.
5. Laughing at Dane and Ryan throwing the Casper boys around.

5 Snacks I enjoy:
1. Tapioca pudding
2. Fruit Roll ups
3. Skor candy bars
4. French Frys and milkshakes
5. Fruit

5 things I did yesterday:
1. Kissed my husband
2. Crocheted
3. Talked on the phone with: Dane, my mother, 2 of my sisters, my father-in-law, Dane, 2 gals from work, Michelle Folgerburg, several Internet salesmen, Dane again, Leah, Dane, Mom a few more times, and Dane.
4. Came to the realization that day time TV is stupid
5. Ate a nice dinner cooked by Dane.

This is so long Dyami!!!

5 jobs I've had:
1. Nurse in NICU
2. Lifeguard various places
3. Weight room monitor at the Rec center
4. Filing/ Mother's helper for the Stokes
5. Soccer/Basketball Ref/score keeper

5 things I would do if I had a million dollars:
1. Pay off the rest of my student loan
2. Save/Invest for retirement and missions
3. Help get immunizations or health care to impoverished people
4. Buy a house
5. Give something fun to ALL my family members

5 TV shows I like:
1. The Cosby Show
2. Monk
3. Iron Chef
4.
5.

5 Things I hate doing:
1. Counting Contractions
2. Anything related to Spiders
3. Making most decisions
4. Hurting people's feelings or getting mine hurt
5. Forgetting important things

5 biggest joys of the moment:
1. All the wonderful people in our lives who are calling, checking up on us, and praying for us!
2. Dane and all he does for me (and US)
3. Baby kicks... So much fun
4. Getting Internet at home so I have something to burn time on while on bed rest
5. Tender mercies

5 people I tag:
1. You!