Bryce Masahiro Anderson joined our family on Thursday, 4/23, at 1226p. He weighed in at 8lbs 6ozs, much smaller than any of us thought. Todd has known for most of the pregnancy what the sex was, but was beginning to question whether or not my Dr actually told him the truth (he's a jokester, just like Todd). It turns out, it was the truth, so Todd knew the whole time.
We're very excited for Bryce to finally be here and Kayden is slowly getting to know his "Baby Bryce" (although it comes out sounding more like "Baby rice"). He's actually doing very well with him and gives him kisses and pats his little head and just loves on him, occasionally. Other times, he just ignores him and acts like he's not there. All in all, I think he's taking it very well. We'll see how this week goes though as today is our first day home as an entire family.
Bryce is as sweet as can be and looks so much like Kayden. I don't have any pics right now, but only because I don't know where they're saved and everyone is asleep. As soon as I find them, I'll post them.
It's fun that our little family is growing but so strange to think that at the same time. And, it's strange what new perspective this gives me about Kayden. I always thought of Kayden as my little baby and thought he was so small......that is, until I see him with Bryce. He's a little boy and an older brother. It's weird yet exciting all at the same time. My, how things change!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Baseball, bathrooms, and baby
Odd combo for the title, I know.
We're on our way from home work today and Todd is talking with his sister and we get a Kayden update. Turns out, he's gone the whole day wearing his big boy undies with no accidents - even including during his 2 hour nap! They took him to the potty every 30 minutes and he did wonderful! Well, the day this starts just so happens to be the day of our very first Rough Riders baseball game of the season. Needless to say, not much of the game was watched....by Todd, that is. He was good and took Kayden potty every 30 minutes, except for the last 2 potty trips, which I did (and the last one was on the way out to go home, so I can't really count that one). All in all, Kayden really did well. I'm so proud of him! He's not telling us if he needs to go, but he's at least holding it. We only had 2 accidents, but that's just because he had a lot to drink in those 30 minutes between potty runs. I just have to keep reminding him that we don't tinkle in our big boy undies but on the big boy potty. If I keep reminding him during that 30 minutes, he holds it. So, we'll keep trying this throughout the weekend and see how quickly he takes to this. I hope it's really quick b/c I would love to have him out of diapers - permanently - by the time baby #2 arrives....or somehwere very soon after. I'd rather not have 2 kids in diapers. Ugh, the cost of diapers is outrageous for something they just poop and pee in.
Exactly 1 week from this very minute, we will have mystery baby here with us!! Wow, that just barely occurred to me as I write this post. It's a little scary yet exciting. as the days go by, I find that I am getting more nervous. I can and can't believe that this day is finally here. I feel like I'm having our first baby all over again! I don't know why, but I do. I think I might just be nervous that I'll forget something, whether it's how to nurse, bathe, hold, etc the baby. I don't know, but it's a strange feeling. Oh, how our world will change in 1 week!!....all for the good, of course.
We're on our way from home work today and Todd is talking with his sister and we get a Kayden update. Turns out, he's gone the whole day wearing his big boy undies with no accidents - even including during his 2 hour nap! They took him to the potty every 30 minutes and he did wonderful! Well, the day this starts just so happens to be the day of our very first Rough Riders baseball game of the season. Needless to say, not much of the game was watched....by Todd, that is. He was good and took Kayden potty every 30 minutes, except for the last 2 potty trips, which I did (and the last one was on the way out to go home, so I can't really count that one). All in all, Kayden really did well. I'm so proud of him! He's not telling us if he needs to go, but he's at least holding it. We only had 2 accidents, but that's just because he had a lot to drink in those 30 minutes between potty runs. I just have to keep reminding him that we don't tinkle in our big boy undies but on the big boy potty. If I keep reminding him during that 30 minutes, he holds it. So, we'll keep trying this throughout the weekend and see how quickly he takes to this. I hope it's really quick b/c I would love to have him out of diapers - permanently - by the time baby #2 arrives....or somehwere very soon after. I'd rather not have 2 kids in diapers. Ugh, the cost of diapers is outrageous for something they just poop and pee in.
Exactly 1 week from this very minute, we will have mystery baby here with us!! Wow, that just barely occurred to me as I write this post. It's a little scary yet exciting. as the days go by, I find that I am getting more nervous. I can and can't believe that this day is finally here. I feel like I'm having our first baby all over again! I don't know why, but I do. I think I might just be nervous that I'll forget something, whether it's how to nurse, bathe, hold, etc the baby. I don't know, but it's a strange feeling. Oh, how our world will change in 1 week!!....all for the good, of course.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
A first for everything
Yesterday's first was Kayden's first dentist appointment. I have been trying to get him in to the dentist since the beginning of March, and finally made it in yesterday. Part of the delay was just due to the busy schedule of the dentist, as she's been recommended by many others, but also Kayden has gotten sick, so I've had to reschedule a couple times.
Considering, Kayden did really well. They cleaned his teeth and did x-rays. He cried, but I think it was moreso that he was scared and scared that he was going to get shots. I can see how he would think that, b/c the dentist often does have a Dr. sort of feel and he has had to get way too many shots in his lifetime with the Dr.
As it turns out, which is why I wanted to get him in ASAP, he has 2 cavities. 1 is really small and will just be a quick filling. The other may not be as quick. Based on the xrays, they say it is lying right on top of the nerve. Because the xrays are only 2d, they cannot tell if it is actually in the nerve. In the event it is, then they'll have to do a "baby root canal" is what they called it. They'll just go in, do a little more invasive work on the cavity, shoot medicine down the nerves so it gets in the root of this baby tooth and down to his permanent tooth, and call it a day. The only thing is that to do all this, they'll give him nitrous oxide, demerol, and a nausea drug (phenegrine or something). It's probably best b/c it makes it easier for them to do this work, otherwise, Kayden would not allow them to do any of this. It's just sad to think that my poor little boy has to have all this done and will be drugged up.
This doesn't happen till June because I'm due next week and the the dentist didn't want to cause any undue stress for me or the baby. I'm not looking forward to this day, but it needs to be done. The positive in all this - at least Kayden isn't complaining that his teeth bother him. He's acting just fine and is doing great.
Just FYI - they said the cavity probably came from him eating fruit snacks. I can understand why because the chewy snack just gets stuck in teeth and the sugar will just sit there and eat away. Instead of fruit snacks, they suggested to just give him chocoloates - M&M's, specifically, because then the chocolate will just dissolve. I should have thought of that, but it just didn't occur to me for some reason. At least I know for baby #2....and for Kayden.
Considering, Kayden did really well. They cleaned his teeth and did x-rays. He cried, but I think it was moreso that he was scared and scared that he was going to get shots. I can see how he would think that, b/c the dentist often does have a Dr. sort of feel and he has had to get way too many shots in his lifetime with the Dr.
As it turns out, which is why I wanted to get him in ASAP, he has 2 cavities. 1 is really small and will just be a quick filling. The other may not be as quick. Based on the xrays, they say it is lying right on top of the nerve. Because the xrays are only 2d, they cannot tell if it is actually in the nerve. In the event it is, then they'll have to do a "baby root canal" is what they called it. They'll just go in, do a little more invasive work on the cavity, shoot medicine down the nerves so it gets in the root of this baby tooth and down to his permanent tooth, and call it a day. The only thing is that to do all this, they'll give him nitrous oxide, demerol, and a nausea drug (phenegrine or something). It's probably best b/c it makes it easier for them to do this work, otherwise, Kayden would not allow them to do any of this. It's just sad to think that my poor little boy has to have all this done and will be drugged up.
This doesn't happen till June because I'm due next week and the the dentist didn't want to cause any undue stress for me or the baby. I'm not looking forward to this day, but it needs to be done. The positive in all this - at least Kayden isn't complaining that his teeth bother him. He's acting just fine and is doing great.
Just FYI - they said the cavity probably came from him eating fruit snacks. I can understand why because the chewy snack just gets stuck in teeth and the sugar will just sit there and eat away. Instead of fruit snacks, they suggested to just give him chocoloates - M&M's, specifically, because then the chocolate will just dissolve. I should have thought of that, but it just didn't occur to me for some reason. At least I know for baby #2....and for Kayden.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The Weigh In
I had a checkup today and had sonos. We did the head measurements, the thigh bone measurements, the tummy measurements, and then it calculated the weight. From the beginning, I have been hoping that I would have a normal sized baby. Apparently, that's just not in the cards for us - we are cursed with large babies (but a girl can dream, can't she).
As of today, per the measurements, mystery baby's head is reading off the charts (as did Kayden's and that was a reality when he came out.... and to this day is still quite large). The baby is at a development stage equal to that of a 39 week to full term baby (or more - some measurements got up to 42 weeks). As of now, the baby is weighing in at a whopping 8lbs 10ozs.
Given all the facts we have now, I guess we're at a 10lb baby....again. If I'm lucky, maybe we'll have a 9lb'er. Only time will tell - 2 more weeks, to be exact.
As of today, per the measurements, mystery baby's head is reading off the charts (as did Kayden's and that was a reality when he came out.... and to this day is still quite large). The baby is at a development stage equal to that of a 39 week to full term baby (or more - some measurements got up to 42 weeks). As of now, the baby is weighing in at a whopping 8lbs 10ozs.
Given all the facts we have now, I guess we're at a 10lb baby....again. If I'm lucky, maybe we'll have a 9lb'er. Only time will tell - 2 more weeks, to be exact.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Random thoughts
So - not a lot to post about in the And Fam lately. I guess that can be a good thing. We've just been getting ready for the baby, trying to get Kayden better, not getting any motivation to clean the house (I have pile of laundry and dishes that need to be done, a house to vaccuum, a family room to straighten up, and bathrooms to clean - needless to say, it was NOT a productive weekend), and doing a big of yard work. A whirlwind of fun!
4/23 is getting closer and I'm ready. I'm tired of being uncomfortable, of not being able to get up out of a seat/off the floor/out of bed easily, tired of waddling, tired of wearing the same drab clothes, tired of not being able to sleep on my stomach, tired of my stomach getting in the way of the table/counter/or any other surface, and tired of being tired. On the other hand, I'm not sure if I'm ready for how life will be rocked with 2 kids, sleepless nights, c-section recovery, the stress of nursing (we'll see how it goes this round), having a larger family/work/school/church to juggle, and everything else I'm not thinking about.
Nonetheless, don't get me wrong, I'm very excited. I'm just also very nervous. It will all work out though, I have no doubt about that. I have an amazing husband who supports and loves me, we have wonderful family nearby and I know the Lord will bless us and watch over us to help us (especially me) through these times. It's just very scary.
4/23 is getting closer and I'm ready. I'm tired of being uncomfortable, of not being able to get up out of a seat/off the floor/out of bed easily, tired of waddling, tired of wearing the same drab clothes, tired of not being able to sleep on my stomach, tired of my stomach getting in the way of the table/counter/or any other surface, and tired of being tired. On the other hand, I'm not sure if I'm ready for how life will be rocked with 2 kids, sleepless nights, c-section recovery, the stress of nursing (we'll see how it goes this round), having a larger family/work/school/church to juggle, and everything else I'm not thinking about.
Nonetheless, don't get me wrong, I'm very excited. I'm just also very nervous. It will all work out though, I have no doubt about that. I have an amazing husband who supports and loves me, we have wonderful family nearby and I know the Lord will bless us and watch over us to help us (especially me) through these times. It's just very scary.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
A month of birthdays
April. You mention that in our house and we all get worn out. It's a good thing though. April is just a busy birthday month in the Anderson family. And with Baby #2 coming, it's going to be one more to add in.
April starts on the 8th with my sister in law's birthday, the 13th with my younger sister in law's birthday, the 18th with Todd's and my Dad's birthdays (yes, on the same day!), then now Baby #2 is set for the 23rd (just set today and so nice to know that I finally have a date set to deliver). So, every 5 days we're celebrating - at least, we're supposed to. We've started to just combine birthdays now to make it easier on everyone because we get celebrated and caked out. Although, cake sounds really good right now. It's just hard to think of that many gifts in one month. (And my father in law's birthday is at the end of March, so all the mayhem really starts in March and will not continue through the end of April).
So, we better get crackin' on getting birthday ideas going. If you have any gift ideas you'd like to share, please do. I won't decline.
Happy birthday month to us.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Babies and gifts
Work threw a wonderful baby shower for Todd and I last week. We aren't finding out what sex the baby is, so it was mainly toys, diapers, gift cards, blankets, and a few clothes (but not much because there isn't much for gender neutral anymore). All so wonderful. The girls at work did a fabulous job putting this together. We are so thankful to have such wonderful friends who are so generous and loving. Baby #2 will be well cared for.
As a thank you for the hostesses, I made these cute notebook covers. They were so easy to make and turned out really cute, or so I think. My sister in law wants one, so we'll go out and pick her fabric and find the right size book for her (she wants a smaller one) and off to sewing I go. I was so proud of my handy work, but I'm really not all that crafty, that I had to take pics and post it. I was really impressed at how well it turned out. I was really worried before I started because I just sew straight lines and the directions to make these were a little confusing. Thanks to the assistance of my mother in law and sister in law, they turned out great. Have a peek!
As a thank you for the hostesses, I made these cute notebook covers. They were so easy to make and turned out really cute, or so I think. My sister in law wants one, so we'll go out and pick her fabric and find the right size book for her (she wants a smaller one) and off to sewing I go. I was so proud of my handy work, but I'm really not all that crafty, that I had to take pics and post it. I was really impressed at how well it turned out. I was really worried before I started because I just sew straight lines and the directions to make these were a little confusing. Thanks to the assistance of my mother in law and sister in law, they turned out great. Have a peek!
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