Welcome Home Finally!

We were finally able to bring our little boy home. Luke was able to come home last Sunday. I know I am a little behind, but I forgot how much time a little newborn takes up. Jeff and I were surprised last Saturday, when they told us that he was going to be able to be discharged in the morning. I was excited but so nervous. He was off his oxygen, but what if he had a hard time breathing. Sunday morning Jeff and I went to the hospital and waited for the doctor to give us the thumbs up. Once we had that, they finally took off all the wires and we were able to dress him to come home. When I put his little pants on they fell off as soon as I picked him up. He is still so small. He was so little in his carseat. We didn't tell anyone he was coming home just in case. I had had my hopes dashed a few too many times. The kids were so exctied when we got home. They finally had their baby brother home. We are a little sleep deprived, but doing great. It is hard to keep the visitors to a limit, but for the safety of the little guy we have to. We are home bound for about a month, but that is okay. He is growing strong and big everyday. I haven't uploaded the new photos, so that will be another entry. Thank you so much for eveyones love and prayers. I am so humbled with everyones help. We are truley blessed and loved. Pictures are too come!

Updates on Luke

This has been an emotional journey for me. Luke is doing really well and hopefully can come home soon. He has to eat a full 24 hours without the feeding tube and we can come home. He is a little fighter. The other night he decided that he had enough of the oxygen tubes in his nose. He pulled the tabs holding the oxygen completely off. He ended up holding his own stats, so they left it off. They told me not to get my hopes up he could end up back on it. Let's just say I got my hopes up. By that night he was back on. They told me it would be one step forward, two steps back. We are getting closer. He is eating really well and gaining weight. He is now at 4 lbs. 10 oz. Such a big boy. This little boy just melts my heart and brings tears to my eyes. The tears aren't hard to come by these days. Poor Jeff is having to deal with my emotions. Some days are better than others. I am ready for this little boy to come home. Thanks for all your prayers and love. They are what get me through.

Happy Father's Day!

I know I am a little late, but I want those special men in my life to know how much I love them. We spent poor Jeff's Father's day in the hospital. I can't even begin to tell you how great my main man is. He is the greatest dad. He is so patient and loving. He has been my rock through this whole crazy time. He has been so understanding as I have gone to the hospital to feed Luke. I know he wants to be with his son, but lets me go. I love this man more than I will ever be able to tell him.
As far as Luke goes, he is a fighter. He is back up to his birth weight which is great. He is eating for me about 5 minutes and then he is exhausted. This is one of the hardest things I have had to do. I just want my baby home. I appreciate everyones love, support and prayers. They are felt daily. Jeff with all the kids on Father's day!

Our first family photo!

Does he not just melt your heart!

Luke has arrived!

We have been a little crazy here at our house. Everything happened so fast. Please bear with me as I try and document for our family all that has happened. On June 11th, I went to my my Dr. Appt. as normal and found out that I had lost 2 weeks in size. A little alarmed, my dr. sent us in for an ultrasound and stress test. SO Jeff and I headed to the hospital. The little guy looked okay, but was measuring a little small. His stress test was okay so they sent us home. I got a call from Dr . the next day telling me that he wanted me to see a pareantologist. That made me a little nervous. So after getting all the girls off to girls camp Monday morning , Jeff and I headed back to the hospital to see the specialist. Come to find out, our little guy was just not growing. He abdomine was measuring very small. They call it IURG. So, she nicely looked at us and told us we needed to get the baby out. He was better out here than inside me. I was crying and worried to death. Jeff and I ran home and got some things together and back to the hospital we went. By 6:30pm they had me all ready to go. I got my spinal and they let Jeff in. By 7:00 pm our little guy was born. He came out screaming.
Jeff went with him while they stitched me up. Luke Jeffrey was here. He weighed in at 4 lbs. 8 oz. and was 15 inches long. They took him down to the nursery where he ended up needed some help breathing. He ended up with a c-pap on and the littlest iv I have ever seen. Jeff came back upstairs and said he was beautiful. Because of the c-sections I was not able to see my baby until 2:00 am. He was a site for my heart. We were not able to hold him and my arms just ached for him. I felt so helpless as my little boy just lay there. By the next day, he was doing great and they even removed the oxygen and took out he Iv. They started his feedings with a tube down his nose. Well that was too stressful for him. They ended up with iv back in and oxygen in his nose. They told us to expect 1 step forward and 2 steps back. He is doing great. I was released today and felt helpless as I left without my baby. It broke my heart. I hate that he is there and I am home. Soon enough. We went for his feeding tonight and they removed his Iv and he is looking great. I love that when I hold him, he totally calms down. His respitory rates go down. He know that we are there. We don't know when he will get to come home, but he is doing great. Please keep him in your prayers. I am so thankful that he is here. Luke Jeffrey Rasmussen

This is Luke on his C- pap. I will try to post more pictures later. My computer wouldn't let me do more.

What a week!

We were a little crazy at the Rasmussen house last week, but it was so fun. Andrew has started his baseball season and it is so fun to go and watch. He has games two times a week and practice two times a week. It is fun now that he is playing real baseball games. I love sitting in my chair, with a fountain drink pepsi, sitting next to friends and soaking in the sun. What a life. My parents, Dan and Lesli were able to make it to his Friday game. He was so excited to have them there. I was excited to have them here for the weekend. Morgan had her first dance recital on Saturday, so we spent the day at a dress rehearsal. She was so tired. In between all of that, we had a BBQ and then went to the dance recital. It was the cutest thing ever. She just about made her pregnant Mom cry a couple of times. She was so cute and danced so good. We were so proud of her. After the recital we had a llittle birthday party for my Dad. Played some more games and finally went to bed. I was so exhausted. It had been along week and I was glad to see the end. Sunday was Mother's day. We had a nice breakfast and enjoyed the morning. We went to Sacrament meeting and then said good to my Dad, dan and Lesli. My Mom was headed to ST. George for the week, so we got to keep her for a while longer. Jeff and the kids spoiled me as always. It was a good day. I climbed into bed that night and could not keep my eyes open. I love that summer is coming and the craziness that comes with it. It was such a fun weekend. I am so greatful my parents and Les and Dan were willing to come and support my kids in all their little things. We had a great time. My parents with Morgan the little dancer and Lauren.

We were so proud of her.

Doing one of her many little moves. Is she not the cutest thing?

Right before the recital.

Andrew is playing so well. We are so proud of him and his determination.

Happy 11 Year Anniversary!

Jeff and I

My New Camera!

Jeff and I were married 11 years ago today. If I really took the time, I would have put a picture of us on our wedding day. We looked like babies. It has been an amazing ride. 31/2 kids later, we are still in love and love all the craziness. We are going to Park City in the morning, a little get away before the baby is born.

Jeff surprised me today with this amazing new camera. He is always full of surprises and keeps me on my toes. I have wanted a nice camera like this and am so excited to figure it out. I do believe I am the luckiest girl ever. I am madly in love with the greatest man ever. Happy Anniversary babe.

Easter and a Kindergarten zoo day!

I decided I better put a few pictures of Easter for the sake of me remembering. We spent Easter in Burley and had a great time. They loved dying Easter Eggs and loved the Easter baskets even more.
Lauren had her kindergarten zoo trip today and really wanted me to go. It ended up being a great day. I was in charge of 5 little kindergartners. They were so fun, but so exhausting. The weather ended being decent and we had a great time. I am exhausted after a long day. My feet are a little swollen, and I am feeling extremely pregnant. Our little guy is doing good. You would think after being pregnant three other times, it would be a piece of cake. Wrong! I have had more worries this pregnancy. This little guy is not a big mover and so I scare myself. It doesn't help that I have a husband who is worried about me and getting this little guy to grow big and strong. I am grateful I have a husband who cares so much. I guess I am feeling lately like life is too short and you never know what is around the corner. I so need to love what I have now and enjoy every little bit of life. 30 weeks. Sorry I posted another one. I have to show my husband that I am growing huge!

Can you tell it is warmer outside? Morgan was so dirty!

Lauren at the Zoo. She loved how big the apes were.

Andrew dying his Easter eggs!

The girls and I dying EAster eggs. DO you like the belly hanging over the counter?