The sweetest lullaby you've ever heard!

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Baby CASH invited Tatem to come and play...in UTAH. Tatem decided she wanted to surprise Cash by showing up on his door step. So, my Ricks College roommate, SARAH, drove us to Utah so Tatem could play with CASH...and CAMERON.
CASH and CAMERON happen to be cousins. They both come from amazing families. Their Mommies, NALANI and CARRIE, were my Ricks College roommates as well. If I ever had to give up my family and choose a new one, this one would be it.
TATEM IS GOING TO BE MY WAY IN.

All 3 babies are only 6 weeks apart!

Notice Cash working the ol' stretching maneuver, ending up with his arm around Tate. She seems unimpressed so he goes for the nuzzling. He works quick. Ahhh baby love!

At church yesterday, an "experienced" lady in Relief Society asked me, "How can you tell a First Time Mom from a Mother of 5?"

"When the binkie falls to the floor, the First Time Mom will immediately pick it up, boil it for 10 minutes, and make sure it's properly sanitized."

"A Mom of 5 will find it in the toilet, dip it out, wipe it on her pants and call it good!"

Totally true.
I am a First Time Mom!

I'm trying my hardest for the "First Time Mother of the Year 08" award.
* I go to Target at least every other day looking for nothing in particular.
* Instead of using the microwave for 10 seconds, I warm up her bottles in a bowl of water, adding at least a good 7 minutes of extra loud crying to the already frantically hungry, crying baby.
* I only forget the diaper bag when I'm going to be gone from the house for longer than 3 hours.
* I tell the baby's daddy, "you're not doing it right" all the time.
And finally
* I ordered 1 million dollars worth of pictures of her 1 month photo shoot at Sears Portrait...and then went across the mall to Kiddie Kandids and ordered another 1 million dollars worth from them.

Seriously, who needs that many pictures of your 1 month old???
Oh, a FIRST TIME MOM DOES!!!!
How in the heck does a first time Mom afford the rest of the months pictures?
Daddy scolded Mommy and said, "Tatem is gonna havta wait till she's TWO YEARS OLD for her next photo shoot."

Oh Daddy. Maybe you should try for the "First Time Daddy of the Year 08" award. (See the Mommy for the qualifications)


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My Gift(s)

In celebration of my first Mothers Day,

my sweet husband Ian bought me
a very pretty, dainty, ring.
I get to wear it now, but in time,
it will be a gift for Tatem.
Look closely and you can see her holding it.
I told her to stay out of my jewelry box!
The other day I caught her in my make up bag and wearing my high heels!
I've already got to keep an eye on her!

Tatem's Toes

This Year, It's Official

The day after Mothers Day last year, my best friend and self appointed fertility specialist Brittni said, "I am not going to let another Mothers Day go by and watch you celebrate empty handed!" Who knew she was a prophetess...or a witch...or just a good guesser.

Happy Mother's Day to all women,
but especially
to all the NEW MOM'S
celebrating Mother's Day
for the FIRST TIME!!
My Ricks College Roommate
NALANI and her baby CASH
(with husband JED).

My sister LINDSAY and her baby HANNAH
Wishing Lindsay a very special First Mothers Day.
Since last June, Lindsay has become a mother of two. She was able to hold her baby boy ISSAC for a short time in January. Now he is keeping a good eye on his family from Heavens view.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Daddys Little Girl

3 weeks old today!

Tatem is loved!

Thank goodness for family! I have the best one around!

Aunt Lindsay came to take care of us at the beginning of the week. We were so happy to see her! She is such great company and we love her so much! Thank you Keith and Thank you Hannah for sharing your Mommy with us! We are hoping Keith and Hannah can join her next visit to Idaho.

AMAZING FAMILY!
Ian, Tatem, Me, Aunt Marci, JayJay (Grandma Anderson), Aunt Lindsay, Uncle Adam

Uncle Adam was driving through Twin and decided to stop and introduce himself to Tatem. She is so lucky to have family so close by!
The best thing ever is that Aunt Marci lives only 10 minutes away. Marci has been my salvation! She is an amazing sister to me, and a wonderful Aunt to baby Tatem. Seriously, we are so lucky to have her close!
Then Aunt Sage and her ADORABLE baby Maya (and the rest of the family) made a trip to Twin Falls to see baby Tatem. We loved having their family visit and hope they come back soon.

And THANKFULLY, my sweet MOM was able to some and spend time with us over the weekend. Tatem loves her Grandma JayJay, and is anxious to meet her Grandpa Anderson. Thanks for all your help, Mom!

(See Brittni, people really do visit Idaho!)

49 cents a pound

Tatem's First Week

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Tatem misses her Uncle Miles already!!

Uncle Miles flew out from Columbus, Ohio Wednesday night, to be with Natalie and to share in Tatem's arrival.

Miles was there at every possible moment for Natalie, Ian, and especially his newest niece Tatem. He probably slept less than daddy over the last couple days.

THANK YOU UNCLE MILES FOR BEING HERE - FOR ALL OF US! We miss you already (he flew out this morning at about 6 am). Come back soon.


Baby feet prints!
Tender angel kisses!

Day 1 - Tatem has had multiple visitors - She is so popular!

Uncle Bill Southwick

Cousin Karl Southwick
Aunt Marci SouthwickTracy SavageAlicia Larsen

Uncle Miles
Aunt Wendi
Aunt Angie


. . . and finally - her Second Cousins (from Ian's mom side of the family) the DC twins.

Daddy doting on his daughter!

Her first sneeze was at 5:11 p.m. Her first hiccups 5:53 p.m. Her first baby-bath 5:30 p.m.

First "movement" 3:30 p.m. - Second evacuation - 5:32 p.m. (Note bath time above).

TATEM JANE SERVICE

5 Pounds 12 Ounces - Born at 1:56 p.m. - 19 inches long - 10th April 2008




Daddy's first kiss . . .Snuggling with Mommy . . .



Meeting Uncle Miles.

The Ian N. Service family - Ian, Natalie, and introducing Tatem Jane!!

Going to C Section now!!!

I will update asap. . . Natalie and Tatem are FINE, but Tatem didn't like the contractions

Epidural Success!

11:oo a.m.

Natalie is now about 5 cm. The Epidural was a success. Natalie went from shaking with pain to a short nap - Perfect timing by the doctors!

The Dr put the epidural in shortly after she was around 2 cm. Within a few hours the nurses had to slow the PIT down because she is cruising along - too fast!!

The nurses placed a scalp-bleed device on Tatem's little head to better monitor her heart-rate. She has been reacting to the contractions a bit too much.

Tatem is not "impressing" the nurses too much with her little heart rate - we hope having the PIT slowed down some she will be more comfortable.

Miles is feeding Natalie ice-chips, what a brother!

Birth update

Natalie's water broke at 7:45 am. She is 100% e-faced and at a 2cm.

Got to run . . . she needs me! ;o)

We have checked-in !! HERE WE GO

We did a last photo-op the night before - here is a sample.




Room and gown . . .

Great fit . . .This IV hurts . . .

This morning at about 6am the nurse started Natalie on a "PIT" drip. Natalie started REAL contractions a few hours before - on her own - before the PIT drip.

I got to go for now - she needs me. The next post will probably be with our baby girl!!

TODAY IS THE DAY! Place your bets . . .

It's official!!

Today we are checking into the hospital at 4:35 p.m. to start the induction process.

We expect our baby girl to arrive sometime tomorrow - April 10th (give or take a day).

Place your bets in the comment section for the following:

1. Weight - Pounds and ounces

2. Length - inches

3. And which of us she will look most like - Mommy or Daddy?

Polls close the moment of birth.


Below are some "genealogical" pictures to help you decide on question #3.

Her Mommy . . .



her Daddy . . .



What a beautiful couple!
P.S. Ian's bar results are due tomorrow at 9 am as well. It's a big week for the Services.