Pre-Wyatt Family and Pregnancy Photos

A few weeks before Wyatt was born (about 3) my friend's husband took our pictures at this fabulous park downtown. Hadley was not very cooperative, as she just wanted to run crazy, so there aren't a whole lot of family ones. Some of just Hadley and I were taken about a week earlier, and those should be one their way soon.

This picture below was the only one I took leaning against the tree because soon after I realized all these trees were crawling with little nasty worms. I had the boys inspect me and my hair for them after and then steered clear of the trees.



Chris and Hadley sure are buddies! I can't wait to frame this picture and hang it up in our house!

Newborn Portraits!

Wyatt is now 4 weeks old! At 3 weeks we got photos taken. We got some cute ones of Wyatt alone, and some of Hadley alone, but it didn't work out so well for the sibling or family photos. Our little man is so handsome...and bald! Look at his old man hair...more bald on the top than on the sides.

Now at 4 weeks Wyatt is over 9 lbs. I don't know exactly how much because his next dr. appt, is not until 8 weeks old, but compared to Hadley he is a moose. Hadley was just under 9 lbs. at 8 weeks.

His eyes appear to be blue, and everyday he seems to get more alert. He makes the same little worried face that Hadley used to. He eats every 1.5 hours to 2 hours. Which explains why he is already getting rolls on his wrists and thighs.

I love the pictures of him in his little bear hat the best! He loves to be covered and all snuggly with blankets. He tolerates Hadley's smothering pretty well...until she kneels on his ankle or 'pats' him too hard. He doesn't spit up much, but he sure is noisy. He grunts all night long in his sleep, and if he isn't grunting he squeaks. It is cute, but not when we are trying to sleep. He is a cuddler, and loves to sleep next to someone. He likes to be held, likes bath time and is good at drinking a bottle. I can't believe how fast he has grown...it makes me a little sad, but I am grateful he is healthy. I love this little man so much and am loving being a mommy of 2 now!

One Week Old!

Our Wyatt is one week old and I feel like he has already changed! He is busting out of his skin...literally. He is peeling so much all over. He got his first bath today because his umbilical stump fell off, but he is still peeling even after I scrubbed him.Looks like Wyatt may have gotten his daddy's crystal blue eyes! Two for two! But, he is also mostly bald, like Elmore babies are.
Wyatt is sweet-natured (I think more so than Hadley was). He doesn't freak out when having to switch sides for breastfeeding. And he doesn't get mad when he has to get burped. He had his first real bath tonight and he didn't fuss at all. He was calm in the water, and only got a little upset when he got out and had to get dressed. He doesn't even get angry when he has a dirty diaper, unlike Hadley who let you know right away, very loudly and angrily as soon as she had dirtied it.
I feel like in one week Wyatt has changed a ton. His bruising from the fast delivery is gone. His puffy eyes have gone down. And his little nose bridge is becoming more apparent. Last Tuesday at the doctor he was 7 pounds and 5 ounces, and I am sure he is more now, but I won't know until I take him again. It seems his cheeks have filled out a little more, too. I am treasuring every moment with him, and I am so lucky that Hadley isn't jealous so I get to hold him a lot. Hadley is getting her cuddle time in with me, too, and with Wyatt, as she likes to hold him and rub his head.

Wyatt Richard is here!

Here we are at the Botanical Gardens the same day that Wyatt was born. Actually, labor pains started about this time.

Wyatt was born to our family on Saturday, August 6th. He came out looking just like Hadley, but with a bit of an old man hair style. He doesn't have much hair...I think all our kids will be born pretty bald (thanks to Chris' side of the family). The labor was short...about 4.5 hours. About half of this was spent at the aquarium and the botanical gardens, walking around and timing contractions. About 2.5 hours after we got to the hospital we had Wyatt in our arms. Chris and I had been practicing hypnobirthing, and it was helpful. I was able to have Wyatt drug-free. Was the pain worth it? Not so sure. But it was worth it for the way I felt afterwards! Amazing!

Wyatt was almost one pound larger than Hadley! He was 7.11 pounds. So for all those who kept telling me to put on more weight and were worried Wyatt would be too small...Haha. He was large! I can't tell you how many people told me he was going to be small. But the doctor was never worried, so neither was I. I will admit, though, that I thought he would be about the size of Hadley. He was 19.75 inches long, which is a little shorter than Hadley. He only cried a second when born, and it was a soft and sweet little cry. He came out bruised because he was born fast. I think I pushed like a mad woman because I just wanted him out so bad. One nurse told me while laboring..."Just think, each contraction brings him closer to being in your arms." I replied, "Forget holding him...I just want him out!" And that is pretty much how I felt during the last part of labor.

Below Wyatt is all set to check out of the hospital.Overall Wyatt is a sweet little guy. A little mixed up on his days and nights, but so sweet. I am getting my cuddle fixes since Hadley wont cuddle me. He is such an eater...poor guy was so hungry and my milk hadn't come in yet, but he has been better since my milk came in. He really likes the swing, and hates to be changed, clothing and the diaper. I just absolutely love him and LOVE having a newborn...despite the lack of sleep and everything that comes along with a newborn.

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Hadley's Birthday!

I am a bit late in putting up Hadley's birthday pictures. My friend took them for us and we just got them back. Unfortunately, most of them were lost, so I don't have any of Hadley blowing out the cake or opening gifts. But there are some cute ones of Hadley anyways. It was an Elmo-themed party, and I made Hadley an Elmo cake and Sesame Street shirt for the party. It was a fun day, even though the wind was so bad so we couldn't go play outside.Yes, a nose-picker picture. Thankfully now she is getting out of this habit.

Ever since her party, every time she sees an Elmo she breaks out singing, "Happy Birthday."

Almost 37 weeks!

Friday I will be 37 weeks. These contractions are getting stronger and I have progressed a little further. My midwife thinks I will make it to my appointment next Monday, but after that they are not sure. They feel like the baby boy should be fine at that point.

I have been staying off my feet as much as possible, but we still get to do some fun activities, with the help of Chris and some friends. Sometimes friends have lent me their children to go to the pool and chase Hadley around. Chris goes on the weekend and has Hadley duty, but this past weekend we got her a swim suit with a floatie tube in it. She was able to get around the pool as she pleased without us constantly rescuing her from the deep end. Only problem is that now she is even more brave and constantly wants to jump off the side.

Hadley has also been getting a few play dates, so she is still playing and interacting with others. We are getting ready for the baby...Chris got the cradle up in our room tonight. My bags are mostly packed, and most of Wyatt's things are washed. His bedding is made, although I still need to make him a mobile and the curtains for his room. I am not sure if those will get done in time, though. Probably not! I also still need to get a rocker or recliner chair! Maybe I will have one waiting when I get home from the hospital :)

Things have been interesting around here the last few weeks. At 33 weeks along one night I started having some pains very similar to early labor pains with Hadley. For a while I had been having some other pains, too when we hiked or when I was speed walking. So I spoke to my doctor about it and she checked. I was dialated between a 2-3 and was sent to the hospital for a few shots. One to stop the contractions that they determined I was having and another to help develop Wyatt's lungs faster in case he came early. I am not supposed to work now, since I lift children at my work and was told to try to stay off my feet as much as possible. Sometimes that can be tough with Hadley. Other times it can be boring. I still have contractions here and there, but not too many. So I stay in more and am trying to keep this baby in a bit longer. In a few more days I will be 35 weeks. The picture below is of me at 33 weeks.And here I am at 34 weeks and feeling full of baby.Below, our garden is doing well and Chris is holding our first green beans. We should have a lot more in the next few weeks.No more hiking until after the baby...doctor's orders. But I had to include this one. Hadley really started to enjoy the Saturday hikes. But no worries, we have a pool here and we have been doing that one some Saturdays.