Update for November

Ok so lets see if I can update this to today's date. We have been severely busy with life these days. Its like were has all the time gone. Well since I last posted in October we had Halloween with our friends which was amazing watching the kids get candy and of course my favorite part is digging through it and getting what I like out.. he he. Anyhow, Uriah is growing up so fast. He's making friends and interacting as he should. The month of November went by too fast. We visited the Philippines for the first time. We had a blast on our vacation. We started out in Makati City and saw everything that was in that area.. Mall of Asia, Greenhills Mall (largest flee market I've ever seen). We celebrated Thanksgiving at a small restaurant. We also went to the sea life park along with Rizal park. We took a day trip to Corrigador Island which was gorgeous. We were able to get a history lesson in about world war II and toured a huge tunnel where the Japanese barricaded and blew themselves up with grenades. After along day we grabbed some grub and went to our amazing hotel. We also went to Tagati city which is were Taal Volcano is located and had an amazing lunch on pretty much a cliff. I'm deathly afraid of heights so it took me a minute to actually agree to eat in the hut that oversaw Taal Volcano and the Bay area. It was an amazing view. On Friday we took a mini vacation to another island known as Boraki. We then flew to Boraki which is a small island south of Manila. It was beautiful and most importantly we were able to see another country, culture, and enjoy each other. While we were in Boraki we flew into a small island then had to get on a boat that looked like a cataran but not as sturdy. I thought we were going to drown for sure. We made it to the island of Boraki and we had tons of help with our luggage as people looked us like we were crazy for having 3 suit cases and 2 backpacks. Anyhow transportation is a little different instead of taxi cabs they have three wheel tracks which is a motor cycle with a side cart with a front seat that fits two people and then the back where you can fit 4 people and luggage on top. So we take off in this track and we drive about 10 minutes to what we thought was our hotel. We get off and our "designated tour guide" some guy that randomly wanted to show us our hotel. So we get out and he tells us its a 5 minute walk. We thought for sure we were going to be killed. 300 yards later we walk up to our hotel that's on the beach. We walk in the doors and they reek of paint fumes. Mind you we bought a all inclusive package for a hotel we are showed our room that oversees the ocean gorgeous and its an ultimately an apartment. So I told Jeff we couldn't stay there and we walked up and down the strip found a new place to stay and on top of that we were haggled by the street hagglers and it waw quite the site to see.. Anyhow, we move rooms which is about a mile walk and a 3 minute track but we had to move all of our stuff. Needless to say it was interesting. We we went on a private boat tour which did island hopping. so we were able to see a few of the surrounding islands and go snorkling. My favorite part was the blowholes and really just getting the family time. We also do ziplining which is highly recommended from me some one scared of heights. We did buggy cars that was fun we got to see all the tallest point on the island and their small zoo along with numerous beaches. We came home at the end of November just in time for me to have my LEEP procedure done. Nothing came back cancerous but I will have to continue to go every 6 months for a papsmear. We also will be high risk during the next pregnancy because of the procedure. We aren't trying for any babies until I'm don with school which should be Decemberish but I will walk next May. I am super excited to be going to school and I feel accomplished if that makes any sense. I'll be the first of the kids to finish college and I just really want to beat the generation curses. Anyhow that was the month over November it came and went so fast.

update

So it's been a few weeks. I had my colposcopy done and I will have to have a procedure done because the cells came back more precancerous. So this procedure will be done on 22 October I ask for youer prayers I'm a little nervous and I know its all in God's hands! Uriah is growing up so fast. He's jabbering like no other I just can't wait for somethimg more than mama to come out and then I will want him to stop talking isn't that how it always is. I'm about a foot over my head in homework. I'm trying my best with all these distractions I have going on. My prayer is that I can manage my time better and learn how to be more dedicated to my family, school work, and be a great wife and mom. I will say this those single moms that go to school full time and work full time "YOUGOGIRL" I dont remember what I did with all my time prior to having a kiddo.. Wow what I would do to have an hour of it back. hehe.. So life has been busy and good. I can't wait to plan our first family vacation which should be coming up in a few months. Well thats it I have to hit the books. have a wonderful day!

God Bless

Kattie

Update

So last week I told Jeff about me having nightmares of me dying. It goes anywhere from a natural death, someone robbing my house, to a long painful death. I have been praying for God to take these dreams away from my mind. So during our conversation which I find interesting Jeff says I've been having daydreams to dreams about you dying in car accident to a natural death. I think that is too creepy. Last Monday we got a phone call from the OBGYN office saying that my yearly came back abnormal with an 8cell1 which I still have no idea what that actually is anyhow I have to get a Colposcopy done whenever the Dr office decides to call me back with a scheduled date. I'm not excited one bit about this but I understand that it can come back normal, once again abnormal which could cause more testing, or show if I have cancerous cells. I know that God is on my side and whatever it is he will take care of it but for now I'm enjoying life with my Monkey that keeps me going constantly in the midst of studying to finish this degree I'm pursuing by next fall so God willing we are able to have more kiddos.

Some thoughts

I haven't posted lately sorry.I want to thank all of you that have been there for us through thick and thin. We have been completely busy with school and fitting adult time in when I can.. Uriah keeps me busy in between studies and Jeff keeps me busy as well. I think its funny how life goes from busy to more busy. Upcoming events in our lives.. School is the obvious Jeff and I are taking the same amount of classes and one of them are the same. We will be the directors of Puggles this coming fall and we are so excited to see what God has in store for us as directors, leaders, and even as a parent in the upcoming season. We are nervous and we are definately stepping out of our comfort zone but we need to be reaching out to others and if thats through their children than thats what we are going to do :)! Jeff will be leaving for the Phillipines on in September for 10 days we thought about going with him but I'm going to be taking a class. We may go on a cruise of the islands around christmas time which I'm stoked about we haven't been a real vacation since we were in Korea. That's all for now and I'm so glad I could clear my head. Love ya

God is Great!!
Kattie

Life at the McFadden's

Well it has been pretty crazy around our home. Jeff was gone from Mar 7ish to June 7th. Uriah and I flew home to visit as many family and friends as possible. Our adventure started on May 8 on Uriah's First birthday. We went to Dallas to try to see everyone in a short few days then off to Little River Academy to visit My mother, Sister, Step Papal, and Aunt. We were only there a short 5 days then off to Amarillo we went. We stayed with my aunt and uncle the first week and then stayed with Jeff's parents the other 3 weeks. We had a blast visiting everyone. Uriah was spoiled rotten. It's so bad 4 weeks later I'm still trying to break all the bad habits. Well Jeff joined us in Amarillo on the 7th of June and off to Arkansas to meet Grandpa, Great Grandma, and some more aunts and uncles. I must say we did alot of traveling but it was so great seeing everyone. Once we got back to Hawaii we didn't really get to recover from vacation like we wanted to so immediately Jeff went back to work and I signed up for classes. I'm currently taking 3 classes, 2 of which are 5 weeks long and looking at signing up for another one. I'm trying to finish my degree by May. It's a personal goal that I hope to reach. I think I will be the first one to graduate with a Bachelors degree in my family. Soo woowooo not that I'm bragging just making a statement. So Ihave 21 classes to finish if I want to graduate in May I'm currently on track as long as I stay focused. Baby fever has been calling my name recently I'm not to sure why but I'm staying as far away from it as I can. I must complete my degree before we have another little one running around. So Jeff is currently taking 2 classes and between Uriah time and studying time we are doing quality time and catching some zzzz's. As you can see we are quite the busy bees. We are looking forward to finding out what our gifts and strengths are so that we can serve our God to the best of our ability. Well I think thats a good update. We do have pics from our trip on FB so if you want to see them let me know I can post them I'm just being lazy. Have a wonderful week. God Bless and God Speed!!

Whats going on with the McFaddy's

Ok so I know I'm a complete slacker when it comes to blogging.. So heres the update.
Jeff has been in Augusta, GA since March 7 and will be there until June 7. Hes in ALC(Army Leadership Course) and has to have this in order to make the next rank. He's doing well he truly misses home.. He's missed out on alot of milestones but thanks to Skype has has been able to see some of them.

Uriah is doing great. He is spoiled rotten... So he started walking March 25th.. started clapping the week after and has said the word momma and dadda. He is my light.

I will be out of the Army on May 25th officially.. I have been on leave since March 12th. I have enjoyed the life of a stay at home mom and cooking.. It has been interesting going from working fulltime to really trying to fill my time with a bunch of things to do..

Wow its been awhile

Well I figure it's time to update everyone on whats going on in our lives these days. Well Uriah is 8 months and growing up so so fast. On the 27th of December he began crawling and its just amazing at how fast the little man gets from point a to point b. If you didnt know I am currently trying to get out of the Army to be a stay at home mom with our little man. This process has been long and tiresome. It really is a simple process however my commander is dragging this out as far as he can. I know that God is in control and that he will make sure things are done they way they are meant to be done. Jeff is doing well since the hospital stays no more spells of passing out or dying on me. He received a surf board for christmas and loves going to the beach. Now that Uriah is old enough for me to trust someone to watch him while I go in the water I love the beach as well. I tried surfing yesterday I caught a wave all the way in on my knees because of it being my first time I didnt feel like busting my bottom in the Ocean so I knee boarded all the way in. Jeff will be leaving for 5 months come March :(. I plan on coming home in May for a month and then Jeff and I will be headed on vacation. WooHooo.. Life is on a full fledge move constantly.

Wow how time flies by

Well alot is going on in the McFaddy's house hold. We are busy with work, school and our favorite raising an happy little boy. He is the joy of our life and by far perfect even know he is our little sinner. He is currently sitting up on his own that just started today he was wabally prior to today. I'm waiting still to be putout of the Army. I'm excited to be a stay at home mom and a full time student; however, scared becaue 50% of our pay is gone and all the things that come from working 60 hours a week to staying home. Jeff reenlisted on Tuesday so we should be in the army for another 14 years per say.. If that is what the lord wants us to do. We currently are in a series at church called Lifes Healing Choices which is kinda of interesting. Well I need to get to bed.. but just wanted to do a quick up date. God Bless

Uriah's 14 weeks already.

Wow time has flown by since I've blogged. I will give a quick update. First, Thank you Raina for your words of wisdom I do appreciate them. Well Uriah is growing like a weed and eating me outta the house. He just turned 14 weeks. He is holding his head up very well. He loves any kind of noise that you make as long you are paying attention to him. He's laid back doesn't have to be held all the time praise God.. He is begining to like tummy time finally and just as he likes tummy time he has figured out the art of rolling over to play with his toys. He's grabbing hs feet and attempting to put them in his mouth; he hasnt quite figured that out. Feet are gross anyhow. He sucks on anything in his mouth site and makes tons of goo goo gaa gaa noises. It's amazing at how fast they grow up. My two favorite things to watch is him playing with daddy and watching him sleep. Well an update on Jeff and I we are doing fine. We have come to another crossroad in our life where its time to make some hard decisions and we are completely leaving it in God's hands to what the out come might be. I'm currently suppose to deploy next may .. Which isnt going to happen in my eyes. There has been a job opportunitiy that has risen in the last past week. It is working in the same building upstairs the perk is civilian clothes. Wow I'll need a new closet. The bad thing is I have to be out by sep 27 2009 and working there on the 28th which is kinda cool. So it seems as if the door is open i just need to know whether to step or stay. We have finished moving we will clear out of the other house on monday. and the new house is still in disaray im tryn to put it together but had no idea how hard it is to unpack with a newborn.. It'll get done sometime soon I hope. Well I love and miss you all have a wonderful day.

I LOVE HIM
kattie

new pics from this week

his first time sitting in the bumbo

So its been awhile.

I know I've slacked at the log lately. Sorry to all of my frequent readers. I really just need somewhere this evening to vent. It's almost 11pm and I'm full of tears and emotions are off the charts. I'm sure it has to do with all the hormones.. Go figure. Well all I've wanted is Jeff's attention and affection today. So I wanted to get my nails done because it's been about 3 months and heck I think that I can do something for myself since I did go thru child labor and haven't had any me time. Well that went right down the drain as soon as I mentioned going somewhere by myself for an hour. I think he's afraid of not knowing what to do if he's crying. Anyhow, so I go on this cleaning frenzy I mean cleaning frenzy because I don't know what else to do to remove the disappointment and anger.. Then I work and ask if he'd like to play the Wii and he denies me on that too. I just dont get it.. So I offer to watch a 2 year old of a fellow co worker because her husband is home on rr and they wanted to go to a movie. So I offered to go for a long walk.. Well we walked to the mail box woohoo. and then We get back to the house and the television comes straight on to this whale wars show that he watched for 4 hours straight.. gahhhh I cooked a nice dinner and he didn't even say thank you it was good hun or anything his face was glued to the tv. I mentioned it twice and just figured it was a waste of my breathe. Gah I wish I could just smack him on the back of the head and tell him to wake up... Then after dinner while I'm doing dishes Uriah wakes up screaming and he's so into the doggone television to get up and grab him. So not only do I have the water running in the kitchen but my boobs are screaming at me because of Uriah.
To top this off the family picked up the little girl around 10pm and jeff gets a text from a fellow co worker asking him if he wanted to play tiger woods golf on the internet and guess what he goes out of his way to get connected to the internet to play. When I've asked more than once to play the Wii with me today and now I'm waiting up for him. I can't go to sleep by myself I so wish I could I would of locked him out of the bedroom. LOL J/K!! Boy I feel better I know that this may of been to much info but really needed to get it off my chest and there's no one up in tx and no one up in Hawaii. I'm tired and have to get up every 2.5 hours with Uriah. I wish all of you sweet dreams and God bless.


I love him

Kattie

Grammy and Gramps oh and Uriah's favorite Uncle Kenneth

So Jeff's family has arrived. I'm so excited that they are here. Anyhow I promised I would get pics of them on here so here are a few they aren't the greatest but they will do until we can get some tomorrow.Uriah is making funny faces in a few. I pulled out the camera and bam here is the face he gave us. LOL
God bless. Kattie

Who would of known.

Who would of known that babies want it their way.. This little man has me wrapped around his pinky and he knows it. Anyways, Well the sleepless nights are starting to catch up to me. Well not really sleepless but the 2 hours here and 1.5 hours here are starting to catch up.. I got woke up at 4by Uriah and got him back to sleep by 5 because he likes to play for an hour after he eats and I get him back to sleep and I start to dose then 520 comes around and Jeff's alarm goes off. Uriah wakes up at 615 and is awake until 11.. He dosed once but was very cranky for the whole time frame. Motherhood completely slapped me in the face today.. Welcome to parenting.. It is a true blessing and for those single moms I respect you all for having to do it on your own. I am thankful for Jeff's helping hands when he is at home. Well I'm off to work.

Quick update on day 15 of being parents.

Oh wow I never thought parenting would be what it is. I love this.. Uriah is truly a blessing. He sleeps, eats, and poops thats really about it. We are doing well. We still need to purchase him a bed. It's not like the mainland though we can't just go out and buy one. There are limited place to buy baby beds. We finally decided on one and guess what it was sold out just my luck. Anyhow, we had our two week check up he was 7lbs2oz he's almost put on a pound since he's been home. Jeff will be returning to work :(.. Makes me a little nervous to be home with no helping hands all day but I know I can do it.. I have picked up a few new recipes.. I'm stoked. I love to cook and this time off is giving me the time to test new recipes. Woohoo.. We got pictures taken yesterday that was a adventure in itself. Anyways, all is well in the McFadden house. I just wanted to give a quick update and a new pic that is my favorite by far.

God Bless

Kattie

Baby Uriah Skylar McFadden

OK so I figured while I have a rush of energy I will give everyone an update. My water broke at 2am Friday morning. I tried to sleep alittle and make sure the baby was moving. We got to the hospital after we showered, ate, and of course walked prince. So we arrived at 730 am at the hospital I was 3cm, at noon I was at 4 cm, the midwife was talking platocin and I didnt want meds wanted to try my best to go med free. Well she talked to us about nipple stimulation so I tried it.. Well who would of known that it was so dog on powerful it thru me into a 7 minute contraction the babies heart rate dropped and scared everyone for a minute or so.. So I was monitored and my contractions started coming regular after that moment.. So if any of you wanted to know nipple stimulation works. Wow is all I have to say. So at 4pm I was still at 4cm and she said I was making progress. She put me in the bath tub to relax me well a shift change a 6pm for midwives and 7pm for nurses. I was in the tub for about 2 hours and it was awesome it really took some of the pain off me.. So I got out of the tub the contractions were closer but at 7 I was still at 4cm.. Oh my this was going to take absolutely forever.. So I told Jeff I was exhausted and needed something to let me relax and rest for an hour if I wanted to give natural birth. So I took the narcatics. I slept for an hour, but heard every conversation that was going on. I woke up to the doctor talking about platocin again and Jeff and Ivy told her to leave so they could discuss it and they prayed over me and in the mean time I had to pee/poo and the nurse wouldnt let me go to the bathroom due to the narcatics... So I peed in the bed pan and told her i need to poo and push and she said don't push.. The doc came and asked if the platocin had been started and the nurse said no.. So I was examined and throwing the towel in for an epidural due to pain.. wow the pain who would of known.. (but its all worth it after its over).. So no more than the doctor examining me 10minutes ago and jeff and Ivy praying over me. I had went from 4cm to 10 cm.. No lie.. The doc examined me and said oh he's crowning lets get the show on the road. Needless to say no epidural for me.. 30 minutes of pushing and our Handsome Uriah Skylar McFadden had arrived. So we got home yesterday and everything is going ok.. I had a rough night last night full of feeding, puking, and dirty diapers.. Jeff took over at 630 so I could sleep and it felt like i slep a good 8 hours and it'd only been 2. So we are doing well keep us in your prayers i'm off for 55 days and jeff 10.. We have company coming in the beginning of june and look forward to it. God Bless and I'll post some more pics as they come in since jeff is documenting everything.. Absolutely everything.

I love him.
God Bless Kattie

Baby Uriah has arrived!!

God has a sense of humor!

As most of you know I have had an anxiety about making friends, and if you dont you do now. So at church today we started a new series called Good to Great. So today was about friends. What a better time than now right. Well he asked how many of us had good friends and great friends and I know that I have good friends but didn't quite know what he ment by great friends. Needless to say I have only ever had 2 great friends in my life my sister and Sara.. As the sermon went on I felt sadden because the once great friend I had is now just a good friend I want to be her to be a great friend and I want to be her great friend but time zones and life seem to seperate us. So this is what he said:
1. Good friends reveal some things, great friends are transparent to each other. - "Confess to one another therefore your faults, your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins and pray also for one another, that you may be healed and restored to a spiritual tone of mind and heart. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available."-James 5:16 AMP
2. Good friends hope for the best, great friends offer correction.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." -Proverbs 27:17 NIV
-We alll know that sharpening iron isn't an easy process and correcting a friend when they are doing something wrong isn't an easy process either.
"All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."-Timothy 3:16 NIV
3. Good friends love each other, great friends love each other sacrificially.
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." -John 15:12-13
-Great friends are always there no matter what if its 2am or 3pm.
-Sacrificially means when we love our friends it may cost us something.

The reason I share this with all of you is because wow I didnt realize the difference between good friends and great friends. I look forward to turning good friends into great friends only if they are willing of course. We are able to move forward as god driven children when we have great friends that keep us accountable for our actions and are there for us in the deepest times of need. ...
When is the last time you corrected a friend knowing that you could lose their friendship? I can tell you this.. I haven't done it in a very long time.. Other than my sister and I'm more brave towards here than some of my friends. Well thats the update with me.

Baby McFadden is doing well. I'm starting to get cramps in my lower abdominal which is a good sign I suppose.. We go back to the doctor on 6 May if he hasn't came by then which I think I will have to experience a whole lot more cramps and discomfort first. Jeff is due back on Friday but he said he should be home on Tuesday. Praise God. Isn't he an awesome God. How he just seems to show me more about myself daily.

God Bless I love you gals.

Kattie

36 Weeks 3 Days....

I had a doctors appointment today and it went well. I have been having some false labor indications. The midwife says that its common which some of you know but I didnt know false labor can hurt as bad as normal labor. My waddle has definately got worse and it's harder for me to walk without cramping. At work I have to get up and down constantly which is annoying but my unit realizes that I will be having this child soon.. So they are a little more leanent on me for working. I have been super sleepy since Jeff has left I guess thats part of being pregnant. A few more weeks and our little mcfaddy waddy will be here. I'm super excited. Theres alot to do at work but hey you know what its still going to be there just with a different name and social at the top of the form. I have really tried to back off and let my soldiers and nco work so they can get use to me not being there hopefully anyhow.. I'm posting a pic from easter Sunday I was 34 weeks I believe. I have a doctors appointment in 2 weeks to see how things are going. Keep me in your prayers for pain tolerance.
I love ya'll

Prayers Prayers Prayers!!

So this week has been so crazy.. Well first I would like you all to pray for Stacy and Jared they are Jeff's cousins they lost one of their twins this weekend due to some heart issues. My sister Sha is in the hospital with staff infection in her leg and they think its in her blood system.. Then Jeff is going out of town today for 2 weeks.. Thats nerve racking knowing tomorrow I will be 36 weeks. Then I just feel so lonely here in Hawaii. I dont know if I have an anxiety of making friends and having to say good bye frequetly....It's like everytime I make a really good friend they move to a different duty station or we move. It's just hard to find good good friends. I've really had to think hard of who would take me to the hospital if I were to go into labor while Jeff is gone.. If I were in Texas I know a few people I would call but here I cant even name one person that I would want there besides jeff and I've known most of these people for over a year but they aren't friends just people I know. If that makes any kind of since. I miss all of you and I'm so so ready to come back to Texas. Yes I know I live in Paradise but it would be so much better if I had a gf to share it with. You can only talk to your husband so much until he's tired of talking.. LOL ... Jeff is pretty good but its just nice to have a girl friend there for advise when you need it. Well I'm going to get off my soap box as jeff would say and help him pack we have to leave in 20 minutes. I'm going to target to shope it'll make me feel better lol not..

God Bless..
Kattie

Blogger Slacker!!

OK... Blogger friends sry I've been slacking quite bad when it comes to updating things. So on monday I will be 35 weeks. Oh my 5 weeks to go or sooner. We have finally chose a name.. Cant tell until he gets here but let me tell you its unique and super cute!!! So I feel like a penguin walking. I wobble like no other and it gets worse by the day. I have been sleeping a little at night. Work is stressing me out to an extent and wearing me out. I go in at 0630 and suppose to be gone by 230 but never get out before 330.. Go figure.. It looks like i have an over sized bball in my shirt these days. Jeff and I are doing well to.... I'm super excited to be a mom but know it's going to be hard work. I just hope this little one doesnt decide to come between 20 April and 2 May because jeff will be St. Louis, MO.. Thats nerve racking I will have a little over two weeks left when he gets back. Things are slowly coming together for his room and for his arrival. I have our bags packed. the carseat ready and the extra pillows for jeff to sleep. I'm such a sweeet wife.. Nah I'm just kidding but the hospital did say bring extra pillows for the spouse so thats part of his bag.. Well thats about all thats going on in our lives. We miss and love all of you...

Until next time

Kattie