Adam and Rebecca decided it wasn’t a good idea to have Noah spend the night on the first night…but unfortunately it was AFTER the fact. I totally see where they are coming from, but trying to figure out a new baby with a 2 year old has got to be difficult. Noah came back over to our house at 10:30 on Saturday morning. We had a GREAT day!
Hagen and Noah ate lunch at the picnic table outside, we (well, Ryan) put our Garden together, the boys played with wagons, they fought, they made up, they hugged, and they laughed…a lot. Those two love each other so much! Noah took a 2 ½ hour nap and my kiddo did not. But he is OK without one and doesn’t get too out of control. BUT by bath time I am ready for him to be down. I got some SERIOUOS sun on my backside watching my man do the garden. It was so peaceful and beautiful.
On Sunday morning we had a donut taste test. We had no idea what Noah would like so Ryan got him and Hagen a glazed, a blueberry, and then I wanted those hostess chocolate ones so they had those and the little powdered ones. Both boys liked the little hostess powdered ones.
Adam came over around lunch to get Noah and head to the airport to get Rebecca’s parents that are coming for a visit. He said they slept better the 2nd night. She doesn’t like being swaddled with her arms down to her sides…but folded across her chest. I remember Hagen’s first night home was a disaster. I knew so much about babies…I was kind of a baby whisper. But Hagen was out of control! I had that instinct that his circumcision hurt…then I had another instinct that he needed to poop. Well morning came and Ryan and I walked into the doctor office like zombies and they gave him a little bottle of formula and he was quiet. I was starving my kid. I felt like SUCH a loser! Just one of those things you figure out and move on!
I will post pictures of the wonderful garden later. We have cilantro, chives, and tomatoes so far…we are waiting on a new shipment of other veggies to come in on Thursday to plant. We don’t want to do seeds…we want the little plants already started!
Tata,
Carrie
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
THE big cousin
Someone had a very special afternoon. I picked him up from school and he immediately asked if we were going to get Noah from school. I told him that we are not and that I have a special thing for him...we were going to meet his new baby cousin Emily! He was so excited!
We went to pick up Pia and we were on our way! He was practically bouncing into the room, walked in by himself and then froze. He didn't want to sit next to Rebecca but I held him and we stood by the bed and looked at Emily. Emily got him a Cars coloring book so he colored a bit, I talked with Rebecca for a bit, and then it was my turn to hold her! Hagen came up to me and looked at her but didn't touch her...it was almost like he was scared of her, which by the way I was expecting.
A bit later I was going to hold her again. I sat in a chair and Hagen said that he wanted to hold baby Emily. I was trying to contain my excitement. I sat down and was trying to figure out how to maneuver his arms to "hold" her without him holding her. He did so good...I was very proud...and I'm glad I was careful because when he was done he was done. He loves her...I love that baby. She is awesome, no cone at all, beautiful, perfect little head, SO little, just adorable.
On the way home I asked him if he liked her. He said no and that she is mean. I asked what she did to be mean. He said that she hit him and she needs to go to time out...when she leaves the hospital...he was serious.
Tata,
Carrie
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Emily Grace Robinson
I had the most incredible experience today...one that I will not ever forget.
Adam and Rebecca went into the hospital last night to get induced. I told them that I would stay clear and they can contact me later in the afternoon when they wanted me to come up and bring Noah. I remember when Noah was born that they felt like there were too many people around and so I was going to steer clear. Ryan and I also went to help them after Noah was born and they are on the ball...they need no help. They are very good parents and do not want help...they like to figure it out on their own.
So, Hagen and I took Noah to school, I took Hagen to school and went to work. I sat down, logged in, checked my email, logged out and headed to the hospital. I couldn't stand it! I told Adam I would be in the waiting room and let me know if he or she needed anything. They asked me to come in and I drilled a Adam "Are you sure?" "My feelings will not be hurt" "been there done that...I get it" "I felt like I was stared at like a science experiment" He told me that he would not be asking if she didn't mean it.
She went from a 5 to a 10 in no time! The nurse came in and was checking her machines. Rebecca asked when she is going to check her again and she said there is no need unless she feels pressure. About a minute later she was telling me she needs to go potty...bad. The nurse was like, "well let me check you real quick". Uh, Emily's head was right there! She let me look...it was CRAZY! I mean RIGHT.THERE.
She told me I could stay and take photos. She asked if my mom would want to be in there. I told her she would LOVE to be in there and made sure she was 100% sure...she was...I ran to get mom. So Mom and Adam each got a leg and I was on camera duty! It was unbelievable! If you ever get the opportunity to watch it in person, do it...it is unreal. I was worried about the certain parts picture in my head (just being honest) but you don't even see that...you are so focused on that baby coming out!
She was so tiny...6 pounds 1 ounce and 18 inches long. Has a little hair that is so evenly placed on her tiny head. She MAY have two dimples...
I took Noah up to meet her at 6:00 tonight. It was after Hagen and Noah ate dinner . I was worried about how to sneak out without hurting Hagen. Well, Ryan just told him, "Mama's taking Noah to meet his Baby Sister Emily". Hagen was genuinely hurt. He was SO hurt and wanted to go meet baby Emily and see Aunt Rebecca.
Noah was a bit freaked out at first...but not bad at all! I'm glad...I know that has got to be hard for a new Mom. She was holding Emily and Noah didn't want to sit on the bed. But she gave Emily to Adam and then he did. Before we left he was dancing, kissed her on the head and the mouth, and petted her hard. He was smitten.
What a day...
Ryan is watching some disgusting food show! I'm going to vomit! Seriously it just showed a cupcake with bacon on it. I told him to change or I'm going to vomit...he reminded me that I need to feed this baby...I haven't had dinner yet and it is 8:45! Am I REALLY pregnant?! I don't get it...no appetite!
TATA,
Carrie
Adam and Rebecca went into the hospital last night to get induced. I told them that I would stay clear and they can contact me later in the afternoon when they wanted me to come up and bring Noah. I remember when Noah was born that they felt like there were too many people around and so I was going to steer clear. Ryan and I also went to help them after Noah was born and they are on the ball...they need no help. They are very good parents and do not want help...they like to figure it out on their own.
So, Hagen and I took Noah to school, I took Hagen to school and went to work. I sat down, logged in, checked my email, logged out and headed to the hospital. I couldn't stand it! I told Adam I would be in the waiting room and let me know if he or she needed anything. They asked me to come in and I drilled a Adam "Are you sure?" "My feelings will not be hurt" "been there done that...I get it" "I felt like I was stared at like a science experiment" He told me that he would not be asking if she didn't mean it.
She went from a 5 to a 10 in no time! The nurse came in and was checking her machines. Rebecca asked when she is going to check her again and she said there is no need unless she feels pressure. About a minute later she was telling me she needs to go potty...bad. The nurse was like, "well let me check you real quick". Uh, Emily's head was right there! She let me look...it was CRAZY! I mean RIGHT.THERE.
She told me I could stay and take photos. She asked if my mom would want to be in there. I told her she would LOVE to be in there and made sure she was 100% sure...she was...I ran to get mom. So Mom and Adam each got a leg and I was on camera duty! It was unbelievable! If you ever get the opportunity to watch it in person, do it...it is unreal. I was worried about the certain parts picture in my head (just being honest) but you don't even see that...you are so focused on that baby coming out!
She was so tiny...6 pounds 1 ounce and 18 inches long. Has a little hair that is so evenly placed on her tiny head. She MAY have two dimples...
I took Noah up to meet her at 6:00 tonight. It was after Hagen and Noah ate dinner . I was worried about how to sneak out without hurting Hagen. Well, Ryan just told him, "Mama's taking Noah to meet his Baby Sister Emily". Hagen was genuinely hurt. He was SO hurt and wanted to go meet baby Emily and see Aunt Rebecca.
Noah was a bit freaked out at first...but not bad at all! I'm glad...I know that has got to be hard for a new Mom. She was holding Emily and Noah didn't want to sit on the bed. But she gave Emily to Adam and then he did. Before we left he was dancing, kissed her on the head and the mouth, and petted her hard. He was smitten.
What a day...
Ryan is watching some disgusting food show! I'm going to vomit! Seriously it just showed a cupcake with bacon on it. I told him to change or I'm going to vomit...he reminded me that I need to feed this baby...I haven't had dinner yet and it is 8:45! Am I REALLY pregnant?! I don't get it...no appetite!
TATA,
Carrie
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sweetest sound...
...I heard the heartbeat this morning! Poor Ryan missed it as he is out of town (yes, again). I think next to hearing Mama for the first time, hearing the heartbeat is just as sweet. I'll be honest, with not really having any symptoms, there was a doubt in my mind of if I am still really pregnant.
He told me that it may be too early to hear it (10 weeks 2 days) and was having trouble finding it and then we found it. It was strong and it was definitely there. I started crying and it was making him lose the heartbeat, but we for sure heard it.
That means I can stop my progesterone! Whoopee!! Man, that stuff blows but whatever it takes.
Tonight Noah will be joining our family for a few days while Rebecca and Adam go get induced to have Emily! He will stay with us when they are in the hospital and then maybe a day or two afterwards. Depending on how cooperative she is!
Hagen is so excited. At night he picks out his under ware for the next day. Last night he pulled out 2 pair. I asked him why and he said, "one for Noah" I told him that he needs to teach Noah how to go potty on the potty because he is still in a diaper and so Hagen put one pair back and grabbed his night night diaper and put it next to his "Unnerware". Man, I could be sister/sister in law of the year if I potty train him before he goes back home!! Probably not, but I will give it a valiant effort!!
Carrie
He told me that it may be too early to hear it (10 weeks 2 days) and was having trouble finding it and then we found it. It was strong and it was definitely there. I started crying and it was making him lose the heartbeat, but we for sure heard it.
That means I can stop my progesterone! Whoopee!! Man, that stuff blows but whatever it takes.
Tonight Noah will be joining our family for a few days while Rebecca and Adam go get induced to have Emily! He will stay with us when they are in the hospital and then maybe a day or two afterwards. Depending on how cooperative she is!
Hagen is so excited. At night he picks out his under ware for the next day. Last night he pulled out 2 pair. I asked him why and he said, "one for Noah" I told him that he needs to teach Noah how to go potty on the potty because he is still in a diaper and so Hagen put one pair back and grabbed his night night diaper and put it next to his "Unnerware". Man, I could be sister/sister in law of the year if I potty train him before he goes back home!! Probably not, but I will give it a valiant effort!!
Carrie
Monday, April 19, 2010
Whatever...
...OK, so waiting to find out what this baby is lasted about 2 hours. I was serious about it too! I was all excited and giddy at the thought of waiting!
Then, I started looking for gender neutral stuff for a nursery. You also see boy and girl things when looking and I started worrying about not being in love with the nursery. I started worrying about the baby not having "boy things" or "girl things"...I started worrying about really thinking it was one and then the other is born and me feeling a loss...I started thinking it could be my Mom's last grandchild and if it is a girl how much she would LOVE to knit and crochet every hat she came across and pink bears like the ones that Hagen has fallen in love with.
I told Ryan that I gave it a good consideration and he said, "that's all I wanted you to do"...I told him I don't think I can wait, he said, "not a problem...whatever you decide is fine". What a good man.
Looking back at me even CONSIDERING waiting is a joke. If you know me well you know that I would NEVER be able to wait! I mean, I would if I had to. I was thinking what if I didn't find out at 12 weeks trying to wait and then the little bean crossed it's legs the rest of the pregnancy! That still may happen but if there is a chance to find out I want to prepare.
We had a relaxing weekend for the most part. I switched out closets...my 1/2 is ridiculous! My maternity clothes are winter so I do not have many things. I'm hoping that my dresses will work for awhile. I looked at maternity swimsuits online...what a freaking joke. I may swim in my maternity jeans...I''m serious.
Saturday was Noah's 2nd birthday party. It was at a gymnastics place. Hagen had a BALL! He was the oldest kiddo...one of the smallest, but the oldest! They each had their own trampoline for a bit, then they played parachute, then they played in the foam pit...Hagen LOVED the foam pit. He would run down this long trampoline thing and jump into the pit, then he went for a swing on a rope like Tarzan and fell in, then he ran and went up a ramp and jumped in, and then he slid down a slide into the pit. It was SO fun!
We ate like crap this weekend. 2 meals of Pizza and one of wings. I made spaghetti with salad last night and our bellies appreciated the veggies I'm sure!!
Ryan is out of town again...today and tomorrow. He said he will be home tomorrow night. I hope so because Noah is coming to spend the night because Adam and Rebecca are heading to the hospital to be induced!! Emily will be here on Wednesday!!
Carrie
Then, I started looking for gender neutral stuff for a nursery. You also see boy and girl things when looking and I started worrying about not being in love with the nursery. I started worrying about the baby not having "boy things" or "girl things"...I started worrying about really thinking it was one and then the other is born and me feeling a loss...I started thinking it could be my Mom's last grandchild and if it is a girl how much she would LOVE to knit and crochet every hat she came across and pink bears like the ones that Hagen has fallen in love with.
I told Ryan that I gave it a good consideration and he said, "that's all I wanted you to do"...I told him I don't think I can wait, he said, "not a problem...whatever you decide is fine". What a good man.
Looking back at me even CONSIDERING waiting is a joke. If you know me well you know that I would NEVER be able to wait! I mean, I would if I had to. I was thinking what if I didn't find out at 12 weeks trying to wait and then the little bean crossed it's legs the rest of the pregnancy! That still may happen but if there is a chance to find out I want to prepare.
We had a relaxing weekend for the most part. I switched out closets...my 1/2 is ridiculous! My maternity clothes are winter so I do not have many things. I'm hoping that my dresses will work for awhile. I looked at maternity swimsuits online...what a freaking joke. I may swim in my maternity jeans...I''m serious.
Saturday was Noah's 2nd birthday party. It was at a gymnastics place. Hagen had a BALL! He was the oldest kiddo...one of the smallest, but the oldest! They each had their own trampoline for a bit, then they played parachute, then they played in the foam pit...Hagen LOVED the foam pit. He would run down this long trampoline thing and jump into the pit, then he went for a swing on a rope like Tarzan and fell in, then he ran and went up a ramp and jumped in, and then he slid down a slide into the pit. It was SO fun!
We ate like crap this weekend. 2 meals of Pizza and one of wings. I made spaghetti with salad last night and our bellies appreciated the veggies I'm sure!!
Ryan is out of town again...today and tomorrow. He said he will be home tomorrow night. I hope so because Noah is coming to spend the night because Adam and Rebecca are heading to the hospital to be induced!! Emily will be here on Wednesday!!
Carrie
Friday, April 16, 2010
We are considering something...I want opinions...
Ryan and I really do not care one way or the other what this baby is. We are just so excited to be having another one. It was always in the back of my mind that Hagen could be the only one.
Ryan and I can both admit that we were hoping our first was a boy. Ryan is adopted and I wanted a boy for him really bad.
Ryan is a man of very few opinions. When he voices his opinion it is a big deal because he hardly ever does. We went on a lunch date (that is the only dates we really do) to eat sushi. He said he wanted me to seriously consider something. I asked him what and he said he really would like to wait and not find out what the baby is. Ultimately it is my decision as he will be fine with whatever I decide.
He said that since we don't care what is in there that why not. Now, it is not just me that would have a hard time not finding out what is in there...my Mother would be chomping at the bit wondering what color to knit/crochet everything. Also, she would be buying boy and girl clothes because the possibility of waiting is just not feasible to her.
If it is a girl I would not go nutso with the nursery. I'm not a very girly girl. But it would be fun to decorate more girly. I think there is some cute gender neutral stuff out there though.
I am coming around on the idea. We found out that Hagen was more than likely a boy at 12 weeks because we did some testing. I am doing the same testing this time and we are going to not ask what it could be...just to try it out (that testing is in 2 1/2 weeks). If we (me) are dying to know then we will find out at 18 weeks.
What I am afraid of is getting attached to one sex (name) and then the other is born and me feeling like I am mourning the other. Do you know what I mean? That sounds morbid, but I'm serious. I told him that if we did wait we would have to have 2 solid name choices for me to start loving. We have a boy name I think but the girl name is the tough part!!
Who has waited? Help me with this decision...I'm leaning toward waiting...Mom, you breathing?
Carrie
Ryan and I can both admit that we were hoping our first was a boy. Ryan is adopted and I wanted a boy for him really bad.
Ryan is a man of very few opinions. When he voices his opinion it is a big deal because he hardly ever does. We went on a lunch date (that is the only dates we really do) to eat sushi. He said he wanted me to seriously consider something. I asked him what and he said he really would like to wait and not find out what the baby is. Ultimately it is my decision as he will be fine with whatever I decide.
He said that since we don't care what is in there that why not. Now, it is not just me that would have a hard time not finding out what is in there...my Mother would be chomping at the bit wondering what color to knit/crochet everything. Also, she would be buying boy and girl clothes because the possibility of waiting is just not feasible to her.
If it is a girl I would not go nutso with the nursery. I'm not a very girly girl. But it would be fun to decorate more girly. I think there is some cute gender neutral stuff out there though.
I am coming around on the idea. We found out that Hagen was more than likely a boy at 12 weeks because we did some testing. I am doing the same testing this time and we are going to not ask what it could be...just to try it out (that testing is in 2 1/2 weeks). If we (me) are dying to know then we will find out at 18 weeks.
What I am afraid of is getting attached to one sex (name) and then the other is born and me feeling like I am mourning the other. Do you know what I mean? That sounds morbid, but I'm serious. I told him that if we did wait we would have to have 2 solid name choices for me to start loving. We have a boy name I think but the girl name is the tough part!!
Who has waited? Help me with this decision...I'm leaning toward waiting...Mom, you breathing?
Carrie
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Baby Emily will be here anyday!
My brother and his wife are expecting baby Emily Grace any day now! They moved up her induction date to April 21st...it was supposed to be the 26th. On Monday she was 75% effaced and a 1 cm.
We are on call...Ryan put Hagen's car seat in my car so that if I have to have both boys I can. We will keep Noah while they are at the hospital. Hagen and I will take Noah to school and then pick him up too! Hagen is so excited!!
So in the morning our conversations are like this when I am getting Hagen buckled in:
Hagen: (looking at Noah's car seat) "Baby Emily is still in Aunt Rebecca's belly?"
Me: "yes and when the doctor takes her out then Noah will stay with us for a few days and that is why his car seat is in our car!"
This morning, I added to this conversation:
Me: "you know, we should buy baby Emily a present! What should we get her?"
Hagen: "A baby doll because Grrrr's like baby dolls"
Me: "That's perfect! Let's get Noah a present too...what should we get him?"
Hagen: "Candy! And a mail truck...and I get a present because I am the big Cousin"
Me: "OK, then we will go shop after work today and wrap our presents"
So, we are going shopping today for a baby doll, a mail truck, and some candy. I thought it was so cute that he said "cuz grrrr's like baby dolls".
I love that he is having this trial run! We got Noah's bed all ready last night (Hagen's crib taken down to a toddler bed in the impending baby's room).
Ryan was out of town the past two nights but will be home tonight. I have been kinda pissy...poor Ryan can not do anything right. I bitch at him every chance I get. I can't help it! They are for STUPID things too. I can't just keep my big mouth shut! AND, my patience for my little man is thin...I have caught myself in his face kinda yelling at him a few times. I need to get a grip! In my defense, Hagen has been a bit hard headed lately and putting up BIG fights, but I am the Mom and I need to gain control back of myself. Yelling at an almost 3 year old is NOT "being in control". I feel so bad after I do so. He asked me this morning awhile after I told him to SIT.DOWN if I was happy. I told him that I was sad because he wasn't listening but now that he is listening I am happy.
Get it together Carrie...
We are on call...Ryan put Hagen's car seat in my car so that if I have to have both boys I can. We will keep Noah while they are at the hospital. Hagen and I will take Noah to school and then pick him up too! Hagen is so excited!!
So in the morning our conversations are like this when I am getting Hagen buckled in:
Hagen: (looking at Noah's car seat) "Baby Emily is still in Aunt Rebecca's belly?"
Me: "yes and when the doctor takes her out then Noah will stay with us for a few days and that is why his car seat is in our car!"
This morning, I added to this conversation:
Me: "you know, we should buy baby Emily a present! What should we get her?"
Hagen: "A baby doll because Grrrr's like baby dolls"
Me: "That's perfect! Let's get Noah a present too...what should we get him?"
Hagen: "Candy! And a mail truck...and I get a present because I am the big Cousin"
Me: "OK, then we will go shop after work today and wrap our presents"
So, we are going shopping today for a baby doll, a mail truck, and some candy. I thought it was so cute that he said "cuz grrrr's like baby dolls".
I love that he is having this trial run! We got Noah's bed all ready last night (Hagen's crib taken down to a toddler bed in the impending baby's room).
Ryan was out of town the past two nights but will be home tonight. I have been kinda pissy...poor Ryan can not do anything right. I bitch at him every chance I get. I can't help it! They are for STUPID things too. I can't just keep my big mouth shut! AND, my patience for my little man is thin...I have caught myself in his face kinda yelling at him a few times. I need to get a grip! In my defense, Hagen has been a bit hard headed lately and putting up BIG fights, but I am the Mom and I need to gain control back of myself. Yelling at an almost 3 year old is NOT "being in control". I feel so bad after I do so. He asked me this morning awhile after I told him to SIT.DOWN if I was happy. I told him that I was sad because he wasn't listening but now that he is listening I am happy.
Get it together Carrie...
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