2 weeks!

Weighing in at 10 lbs 6 oz (gained a pound in a week!)


You are two weeks Lucas! So far you've just been sleeping a ton. When you are awake you just look around taking in the world. You are a pretty laid back little guy. You are a quick eater and a big sleeper. And there's not much more to say yet. We love you so much. You are our calm in the midst of a busy day. You don't do much but sleep, eat, and poop, but we love you more than you'll ever know!

Both boys at 2 weeks :)

Happy 23 Months Little Man!

My sweet Caleb-

You are almost two years old. You've had a lot of changes this month. You became a big brother. You are so sweet and gentle with Lucas. You love touching his toes and giving him hugs. You love rubbing his belly and pointing out his eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and toes. It is so sweet to watch you two together.
What you've been up to this month
You are saying so many words to point out different things and to try and communicate what you want.
You have been on a super early schedule which we are going to have try and adjust a little bit so we can all get some sleep after Grandma leaves. You are going to bed by 6:30 and waking up around 5:30 (eek) and taking an early 11-noonish-1:30 nap. Hopefully we can extend your morning sleep soon!
You are really into elmo right now! You love reading your elmo book, playing with your elmo stuffed animal, and watching elmo videos. You also love saying elmo's name, multiple times a day :)
You are in a big daddy phase right now. I think you know mama needs to be with baby more, so you've gone to dad for a lot of things. You had such a nice week doing stuff with him while he was off. You've done great since he went back to work.
We love you so much little man! You are our light and our joy and we love watching you grow and learn everyday. You make us so proud.

Daddy

Dad goes back to work tomorrow. And while Lucas won't notice he's missing, I'm sure Caleb will. They've been two peas in a pod all week. Thank goodness Grandma is here to help out. It's been nice having hubs around all week! We're gonna miss you dad.
Best buds

Thankful

for my wonderful hubs. He's been off all week to help at home and it has been WONDERFUL! I'm sad he has to go back on Tuesday. But more help is on the way in the form of Grandma :) So that is nice!
Thank you for all you do Dave. You are more amazing as a husband and a father than you'll ever know. I am blessed to be your wife.

Tip Toe

When Caleb finishes reading his bedtime books with us, we have him 'tip-toe' to bed. "Tip toe, tip toe" and he grabs his blankets and monkeys and hunkers down for the night. And then I do my own little 'tip toe' into his room before I go to bed. And last night, when I snuck in, and I saw his body stretched out across the bed, I wondered, " when did he get so big?" I know he seems way big next to Lucas, but his body takes up almost half of his bed! Oh Caleb, I hope you'll always know how much I love you. I hope I always show you how important and special and treasured you are.

notice monkey is used as a pillow (lo', lo' according to Caleb)
And Lucas, I hope you'll always know how loved, and treasured, and important you are.
My sweet boys, I love you to the moon and back.

One Week

Today was Lucas' one week baby well visit. He's back to his birth weight and doing great. I've been having to wake him up every two hours to nurse, such a sleepy guy. (Probably because he had a little bit of jaundice coming home from the hospital). We are waiting to hear back from the lab about whether we will need to do some home treatment for it. He was a champ at the Dr's though! Slept almost the whole time, and then woke up for the ride home, but was as quiet as a church mouse. It is funny how different my two boys are already. Caleb was always such a loud eater. Nursing and slurping and sucking with lots of noise and spunk. He was pretty fussy right from the start and had a ton of gas issues, poor guy. He was never a good sleeper and just loved to suckle and nurse. Lucas has been so laid back. When he is awake he just lays there and looks around. He seems at peace with life and is a quiet little guy. Even his cries aren't that loud. I know with Caleb Dave and I were both way more nervous and had not a clue what we were doing with Caleb, this time around we're much more confident! If only I had been this relaxed with Caleb. It is funny how he still causes more stress and worry for me than Lucas. My sweet firstborn, I guess that's just how it goes. I love both my boys so much. Caleb, such a sweet sensitive big brother. He is so fascinated with Lucas, and so helpful. He has to make sure Lucas is wherever we are, and loves touching Lucas' toes and rubbing his head. When I nurse Lucas, Caleb makes a little slurping sound and tries to imitate by giving kisses to Dave and I. For now we're taking each day as it comes. Taking advantage of Dave having the whole week off and enjoying this time as a family of four :)


Caleb's been all about Daddy lately, and really into wearing Dad's shoes! Reality will hit when Daddy goes back to work Tuesday! Thank goodness Grandma and Grandpa are coming!!

Lucas. Your birth story

Lucas,
When you came into the world...this is what I remember.

12 hrs of waiting for the cytotech to start working (induction medicine, 4 doses) nothing happening but some contractions every now and then. Lots of waiting...

8:30 pm. Laura came and brought me a medicine ball to bounce on to help speed things along.

Walking the halls with Laura and all of sudden doubling over and having to kneel on all fours on the floor, glad no one was around but me and Laura. Intense contractions starting up

Going back to the room and them telling me to lay on the bed so they can check me. All of a sudden things started happening fast. Dilated to a 5, 2 minutes apart the contractions are going...

Looking up and in walks Jenny. A complete surprise since I thought she had to work during the weekend

Both my sisters quietly waiting.

Holding Dave's hand, squeezing it, drawing strength from it, remembering to breathe.

My mom's hand beneath my hand. Warm and reassuring.

Intense pain, then complete relaxation between the contractions, listening to music from the ipod, listening to the words to help me through

Transition begins...pure torture

Feeling the presence of my husband, my mom, my sisters. A quiet, patient waiting in the room. A quiet night, waiting for our precious baby to be born

10:10, the pushing begins, I feel like I'm being ripped apart (your shoulder gets stuck a little bit)

ten minutes later

10:27...sweet Lucas. You make your arrival.

Tears of happiness. My sweet baby. You are here. When they place you in my arms for the first time, I am complete. You open your mouth to nurse right away. You are awake and alert. And we are all completely in love.

Welcome to the world our precious Lucas Gregory

8/25/11 9lbs 7oz 10:27pm.