Our Brave Boy

Noah had his ear tube surgery yesterday. We were so anxious, with this being his first surgery and all, but we were also excited to ease his ear pain. We waited patiently in the waiting room while Noah played with blocks and stacking rings. Every time he would stack one he would tell himself, "Good job!" Once Noah was bored by the waiting room toys, he started to mingle a bit. He was walking from person to person, hands behind his back, making small talk. That's my son...social butterfly. Finally, it was our turn. The nurse called us back to the pre-op room where they took Noah's vitals. We spoke with the nurses, anesthesiologist, and Dr. Edmonds. Everyone was so friendly and reassuring. Finally, they were ready to take Noah to the operating room. I wasn't sure how I could stay strong if he started to cry. However, I didn't have to think about it too long. Before I knew it, I was hugging and kissing Noah goodbye. He took the nurse's hand and walked with her right out of the room and down the hall to the operating room. I peeked my head out into the hall to watch him. I'll never forget how he looked- his favorite stuffed animal we call "Ducky" tucked into the crook of his left elbow and his right hand holding the hand of the sweet nurse. As he walked into the operating room, I saw my brave boy look up at all the bright lights. Greg and I made our way back into the waiting room to let Grandma know how it all went. I made myself a cup of coffee, sat down, and was taking my first sip when I saw Dr. Edmonds coming down the hall. They were finished...surgery began at 8:24 am and ended at 8:31 am. We went into the recovery room to find Noah lying on a crib stretcher, still hooked up to monitors, and very fussy. He was still drugged up and did NOT like the heart monitor on his finger. After about 25 minutes of us comforting him and trying to get him to drink some water, he started coming around. He was very annoyed by the heart monitor on his finger and after they took it off, he was a much happier boy! Then, we were ready to go home!! Noah slept most of the way home. He immediately wanted to eat when we got home as well. After some cinnamon applesauce and a banana, I decided he needed to rest. I made him a cute, comfy pallet on our couch and we were all sitting with him. Noah decided he had other plans...he was ready to PLAY!!! He was all over the place! Needless to say, Noah was back to his old self in no time! I am so thankful to all of our friends and family who were thinking about us! Hopefully, this will be the beginning of NO EAR INFECTIONS!!

Eyes wide open...

Noah woke up at 3 am this morning. As usual, I woke up when I heard him babbling. However, normally when I hear him I try to ignore him and get my much needed sleep. For whatever reason, this morning, I had my eyes glued to his baby video monitor. I saw him pick something up off of his mattress and put it in his mouth. I watched as he seemed to be chewing on it. I went in Noah's room to check on him and found a bolt that had come loose from his bed railing in his mouth. I took Noah into my bed with me and as we snuggled, he slept, and I counted my blessings. Thank you, Lord, for waking me when Noah wakes. Thank you for giving us the wisdom to buy the "expensive video monitors" that most people thought we didn't need. Thank you for giving me the motherly instinct that lets me know when something isn't right. Greg and I know three people that have lost their precious babies this year and we are so thankful to be granted more time with ours. New moms....invest in the video monitors....I believe it saved our baby's life.

Here is the link to the monitor we have:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2437590

Christmas...

I love this time of year! I love the music, the baking, eating the cookies/pies/cakes that I bake, the SHOPPING and most of all I love how this season brings out the best in everyone. (Minus the guy who flipped Greg off the other day for driving too slow!) It seems like this Christmas went by way too fast, or I was way too busy being a mom to really enjoy it. Oh well, there's always next year. I'm excited about watching the marathon of "A Christmas Story"!! I seriously watch it at least three times during the 24 hour marathon! Ha!!

Noah is getting to be such a big boy! He's 5 1/2 months old and weighs 16 pounds!! He's just starting to experience baby food. He LOVES peas, squash and prunes so far. You should see him eat!! He leans forward with his mouth wide open and then when you put the spoon in he says, "mmm...mmm..mmmmm" while he's attempting to chew it. So cute. I love that guy.

So typical...

 

Maternity Leave...

Hi everyone! So, I know I haven't posted in a month or so....I've been a very busy mom. Noah is wonderful! He is the best little baby. He usually only cries when he needs something or his tummy is hurting! We have some slight issues with belly aches. He laughs all the time and smiles at us all throughout the day! He is THE love of my life!! My favorite thing is the tiny breath he lets out after he yawns. It makes me giggle every time! Anyway, I'm hoping to post when I can since I'll be home for the next month and a half. If I don't type a lot...at least expect pics!

This is it...

Well, today is my actual due date! And...no baby! Ha! The plan is for me to go in tomorrow night and they will start my induction. I should have baby Noah some time on Wednesday. It's weird to think that it's all scheduled and planned out. I was looking forward to the romantic fantasy of it being spontaneous but, it is what it is I guess. It's kind of nice having it planned though because now I can shave, do my hair, put on makeup, make sure I have everything together and not be in a chaotic rush! So, I guess there is a bright side. Oh...and the fact that I know when I'll meet my little guy! That makes me so happy to think about! This is all so scary and exciting at the same time. Tomorrow, Greg and I are having "date day". We decided that since I don't go into the hospital until six o'clock at night, we would spend the day eating lunch, going to a movie, doing last minute "us" things so that our last day as a "couple" only wouldn't be spent worrying and being nervous. I hope that works! Anyway, hopefully next time I post something I'll have pics of our handsome son. I can't wait to update. Keep all three of us in your prayers please. Love you all!

For Stacey...

She asked for updated Nursery pics so I thought I'd share some of his nursery and his closet full of shoes and clothes!!! :) He will be oh so stylish!! Oh...and Noah's handsome dad makes an appearance and models our new diaper bag!!

Wishing...

Meet my best friend.

Father's Day

Today was Greg's first Father's Day and I decided to cook him a special dinner (chicken bow tie pasta) and brownies!! We had a wonderful day relaxing together on the couch and swimming. Greg was talking to Noah alot today and that makes me so happy! I can tell he's excited to meet our little man! Anyway, just wanted to post some recent belly pics. Only a few weeks left! I need to go pack a hospital bag!!!!! I'm getting nervous! Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!

Baby Showers!!

A cute puppy my mom had made!
Sisters...Jennie, Kelli, and Kel

Grandma Vicki, Kelli, Grandma Lorrie

VIP passes at Noah's "Rockstar Baby" shower! :)

Most rockin' and yummy cake everrrrr!

Baby Showers

I just wanted to express the joy I've had over the past few weeks at Noah's baby showers! We are having so much fun getting his room ready and organizing all his little boy things! I'm SO excited! I'm going to post pics as soon as I can of the showers and his new room! It will only be a few pics though....so if you want to see the whole kit and kaboodle, head on over to my myspace page and all the pics will be uploaded there! ;P

My family is the best...

My dear, sweet husband and my fantastically thoughtful mom are working hard as we speak on painting the baby's room. They are all about making it a surprise and won't let me enter the room until its painted, chair railing put up, and furniture assembled with bedding and all. They are so sweet to make this such a big deal for me! I can't wait to take pictures of the finished room to show all of you!! I think the finished date is supposed to be next weekend!!

More baby loot....

I can't believe I'm 6 months along...

I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I don't know where the time has gone! I feel like it was just yesterday that I took four pregnancy tests to make sure they were accurate. Ha! I saw my doctor yesterday and he said Noah and I are doing great! He said I have minimal weight gain...which I was so happy about because I feel huge! :) He also said that he predicts that I have the baby right after or around the 4th of July!!! Yay! I cannot wait to see my sweet little angel baby's face! Until that time...here are some pics of our favorite baby things we've bought or had given to us! Thank you Aunt Amy, Aunt Capree, Grandma Vicki and Grandma Lorrie for contributing to Noah's oveflowing closet!! Oh yeah, there's also a couple pregger pics! Love you all!

Dum, dum, dum, dum.....

Well...it's Sunday. It's also very evident that this is my last day of freedom for spring break. I'm a little bit sad, however, I'm surprisingly ready to go back to school tomorrow! I miss my kiddos and I miss my friends at work. Heck, I even miss the faces that I smile at every morning who really aren't my "friends".

Although it's a bittersweet feeling, I did have a WONDERFUL spring break doing much of nothing. I spent time with my dear sweet sister/friend Capree. You know you have a true friend when you hang out together for several hours at her house and even if the conversation is non-existent because we are both distracted by magazines or Internet or talk shows...it never feels awkward. It's nice to know she's just right there...with you...having a conversation without actually speaking sometimes. I just love our friendship! Earlier in the week we both went together and had our hair done! Of course, we ventured on a few shopping trips and then saw each other at church this morning. Most of you who know me well, know that I'm VERY untrusting and skeptical about becoming close with friends. You can thank my past friend experiences for that...but I feel totally at ease and trustful around her. Thank you Capree!!

I also had a slumber party with my mom Friday night because Greg was out of town for a bachelor party. We had too much fun shopping, eating, and giggling....a lot! I'm so blessed to have a mom that I actually want to spend time with! She is my hero.

Lastly, I just want to say something while we're being all mushy with who I love. I love Stacey Lynn Jolley Webb. She was on my mind during church this morning. The pastor was talking about "imagery"...you know, people who resemble the image of Jesus through their words, actions, spirit, attitude, etc. All I know is that everything he spoke about made me think of Stacey. She is my "image" that I follow. I think about her always..and sometimes when I'm trying to think Christ like, I find myself saying "What would Stacey do?" Not because I idolize her or anything weird like that. Simply because His light shines through her and you can't help but take notice to it. She makes me want to be a better person and makes everyone around her so happy. She lights up the room wherever she goes! I just wanted to get that off my chest. I'm so happy to have her as a best friend and I think the world is a better place with her in it! :)

Okay...now after I've poured all of these silly emotions out, I have to go grocery shopping. My little boy is craving lots of applesauce and peaches!! Mmmmm....peachessssssss. Muah!

So...first blog!

Hi lovely friends and fam! Greg and I (okay, mostly me) decided to create a little bloggy blog to share our miraculous journey into and through parenthood! I'm new to this so hopefully it's not too boring! I think it's a good way to keep everyone in the know! Muah!