Saturday, February 13, 2010

Matthew - One Week








I really wanted to take pics of him asleep, but he didn't cooperate! Oh well!
At 10 days old, I brought him to the doctor, and he weighed 8lbs, 9oz and was 21 inches long. His hair looks reddish in these pics, but it is actually brown!
At 2 weeks and 2 days, he is still a good sleeper and rarely cries at all. I'm hoping that he keeps this temperament!

Just pictures...


Isn't she cute?!!?


Kevin brings toys to Matthew




































Monday, February 8, 2010

Matthew Christopher is here!

Matthew Christopher

January 29 4:36am

21 inches long, 8lbs 5oz




We arrived at the hospital at 8pm on January 28, and I was dilated to 4cm and 100% effaced. Progress was slow from there... Around 2am, the nurse informed me that I was 6cm, and Matthew was posterior. So, I tried some new positions (cat/cow and the pretzel). By about 4:20am, I was only 8cm dilated and had reverted to 50% effaced due to swelling of my cervix. But, I really felt like I needed to push. The nurse and the doctor both agreed that during a contraction, I was dilated to 10, but after the contraction, my cervix would revert back to 8cm. Since I didnt have an epidural or any other pain medication, I couldn't fight the urge to push very long. The doctor was really concerned that my cervix might tear, which would lead to a lot bleeding and pain during repair. Anyway, I pushed with the contractions, and Matthew was born very quickly after. I was fortunate that everything remained in tact, and there was nothing to repair!! I guess your body knows when it's ready!


We didnt know that Matthew was a boy until he was born. I really don't think it was worth the wait!! His gender was an afterthought for both of us. We were just excited that he was born healthy! If there is a fourth for us, I think we'll find out early just as we did with Ellie and Kevin!
















































January 2010


Really fun activity that actually tastes yummy! We called it an octopus rather than a squid, and the kids had fun making dinner! http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/squid-dogs-825771/

For my 31st birthday, we went to a mexican resturant. Ellie picked out her outfit just for
my birthday. She chose all blue because it is my favorite color. Isn't she sweet?!?!
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We had a cooking party for Ellie's birthday. The kids made their own pizzas, decorated cupcakes, and made volcanoes. The volcanoes were really fun and easy. http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howtos/ht/buildavolcano.htm








Sunday, February 7, 2010

December 2009

For Ellie's 5th birthday, we went to Gattiland for pizza and games. We played lots of board games and card games throughout the day and ate Rocky Road ice cream with chocolate frosted chocolate cake. Yum!

Kevin knows that drinking coke is against the rules for him. He always tries to sneak a drink, though! This can is empty, but it's a funny series of pics!








Ellie helped me make cinnamon rolls on Christmas Eve.

We had a Christmas craft party for Ellie and invited about 8 of her friends.


We had two great snow times in December! This is the first one...