Bedtime Stories

This was the happiest moment! Cuddling with both boys is the best!

First Day of School

Today I took Ethan to his first day of school with Miss Stella. It is a mommy and me class and Owen is able to come along. Ethan was so happy to go out again with mommy!!!

Cute Owen & A Night Out

Just a couple photos of our cute little Owen!

Fast asleep in Mommy & Daddy's bed...his favorite place to be.
Being on bedrest for 7 weeks I was dying to get out of the house. Tonight was our good friend Preston's 30th birthday party and I couldn't wait to go. We left both boys at home with my parents and headed out for a night on the town.

Four Generations

My grandma has been in town and got to meet Owen before she headed back to Florida. Owen is 5 days old in this photo.

Our Little Glow Worm

Our little Owen has really bad jaundice so we had to be sent home from the hospital with heat lamps that he has to stay in at all times except for while he is eating. His little body gets so hot!

All curled up
Very content

Big brother Ethan holding Owen for the first time!

So cute and hairy!

Owen's 1st Few Days

Here are some photos of Owen's first few days of his life. Enjoy!

Baby Owen with his new hat on.

Daddy with his boys.
Owen gave his brother a present: a Mr. Incredible suit!!!

Ethan is truly in love with his brother now!

Jenn feeding Owen

My chubby hairy baby.

My friend Melissa was one of our many visitors.

Due to Owen's bad jaundice, he became our little glow worm.

In his first outfit, ready to go home. Ethan wore this home from the hospital too except it was a little too big for him.

Daddy & Ethan admiring Owen.

Daddy & his boys again.

Owen in the car seat.

In the car on our way home.

Our life as a family of 4 is ready to begin!

Baby Owen's Birth Day

The time has finally come! I couldn't be more excited than I am right now. All this pain will be over and I will have a precious baby in my arms! I am currently 36 weeks and 2 days. I went off of my medication to stop contractions 2 days ago. My doctor said I could go off of bed rest too but that didn't happen as I could barely move my body was in so much pain.

My water broke at 7:30 this morning. It is 9:00 am and we are ready to head to the hospital.

Our last photo as a family of 3!

The crowd in my room waiting for Owen to arrive!
Ethan, the amazing big brother!

My sis got to be in the room while I delivered Owen. She lives in San Luis Obispo which is about 3 hours away. We called her the second my water broke at 7:30. She packed her bag and hopped in the car with her hubby. They got to the hospital at 11:30.

Owen's heartbeat kept dropping so I had to wear the oxygen mask.

After pushing for 11 minutes, Owen was born at 1:26 pm.

Uncle Travis trying to keep Ethan occupied in the halls while waiting to meet Owen.

My TWO boys!

I am in heaven!

Ethan was so excited that Owen was finally here!

The biggest preemie ever!

8lbs 4oz & 21 inches

I am in shock at how big my baby is!

The cousins hanging out together.

Ethan helping me feed baby Owen.

He did such a good job. I just love the determination on his face!

Baby Owen in his crib at the hospital.

What a wonderful day it was today! Everything went so well. My sister made it in time. I was no longer in pain. Baby Owen came quickly. He was healthy. Dr. Nish was amazing! Today was such a blessing!

Hospital Visit #2

Well, I am back in the hospital for the second time. I am 35 weeks this time & my doctor is still going to make me hold off until 36 weeks. This baby wants out so bad! I was having horrible pains in my lower abdomen...so horrible that I could barely walk or sit up. My doctor told me to go to the hospital to get monitored and they ended up keeping me overnight. I got to sleep in a delivery bed which was the most uncomfortable thing ever! I think I would have been more comfortable sleeping on the floor with a few pillows. I truly felt like I was being held hostage. I wanted to go home so bad but they kept making me take painful walks around the hospital with my IV & in my beautiful hospital gown. Fun fun! The best part was having Ethan & Ginger bring me lunch from Chick-fil-A so that I didn't starve to death...who in their right mind would eat that nasty hospital food?

Ethan was so excited to see me. He just couldn't understand why I was in the hospital and Owen hadn't come out yet. Ask Dr. Nish!

Family & Friends Baby Shower

Today my lovely friend Kelly threw me a beautiful baby shower with my close friends and family. It was such a wonderful party and it was SO nice to get out of the house that I have been confined to for weeks!

The adorable diaper cake that she made for me.

The pretty decorations.
Aja, me, & Alison
(friends from elementary school)

Meghan, me, & Kerry

(Meg was our flower girl & Kerry was one of my bridesmaids at our wedding)

Nicole & Nichole

(friends from high school)

My fashionista friend Lindsay & me

(high school friends)

The cake

Miss Delaney helping me open the presents.

The beautiful bassinet filled with goodies!

Cousin, Sis, & Friend

Christine, Jenn, & Jodi

My friend Nicole's mom made beautiful embroidered burp cloths for Owen.

Jodi, Jenny, me, & Lindsay

The Klawers

Jade, Autumn, Ginger, & Kimie

My amazing photographer friend Karen & me.

Bam!

The party thrower Kelly, me, & Jen

Grandma, Jenn, me, & my mom

Me & soon to be grandma of TWO!

Jackie, Miss Delaney, and me

I haven't gotten to watch Delaney since I have been on bed rest so we were very excited to see each other!

My mom, Jenn, me & Christine

The beautiful burp cloth cake my sister-in-law Jade made me!

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Thank you Kelly for opening your home to all of my friends and family. You did such a beautiful job and I felt so loved. You are amazing!