7 weeks old and trying to keep up!

Well, things have been going great! I am finding myself super busy and having less time to blog, but I am not complaining. My life feels very fulfilled. I started back to work on Tuesday the 30th and it was so hard to leave Kyle. I cried alot, but it helped knowing he would be with Sam (my sister-in-law). I think it would be much more difficult if he wasn't being kept by someone I know well and loves him. I didn't realize how much I missed my co-workers/friends and my job though. I really love what I do. Plus, it was such a great reunion when I got home! It felt like I hadn't seen him in weeks instead of 13 hours.

Kyle is really growing! He is no longer able to wear any of the preemie clothes we bought and now wears newborn and 0-3 months sizes. We haven't taken him back to the Pediatrician lately, but on our scale at home he now weighs about 11 lbs! He is really eating well! In fact, my new nickname for him is Wilbur (as in SOME PIG in Charlotte's Web)! Now anytime we put him down on his tummy he rolls over onto his back. He is much more alert and loves to stare at people's faces and smile at them. He is making some new noises also, but we aren't sure at all what they mean! His favorite is "GHEEEE!" He also still makes the cutest little "uuuuwhoooooo" sound after he sneezes. It is my favorite! Typically he sleeps about 5-6 hours a night now without waking up to eat! He does have a bad night sometimes though and it always seems to coincide with gas. He loves that mylicon, in fact, his Daddy calls it his candy. Also, he likes to sleep in the bed with us, something Mommy started! OK, OK, so I spoiled him. Do you blame me? Who wouldn't want to snuggle with that little cutie all night! It shouldn't be a problem until he gets older...and we will hopefully get him in his own bed way before that.

We had a visit this past weekend from Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Natalie. Pawpaw and Meme took us all out to eat and we stayed and visited with them for a while! We had a great time and some good food! I work this coming weekend and George has a powerlifting meet so Meme is going to keep Kyle for us on Saturday. I am so glad I have people I can trust to watch him, because then I can go to work and not worry! Next weekend Heidi and Kirk are coming to visit and we are looking forward to that. We haven't seen Heidi since Kyle was born. Well, I better go try to do some laundry before George gets home and I have to cook supper!

All bundled up...

Kyle's curious face!

One month old today!

I can't believe Kyle is already one month old today! It has gone by so fast. Nonna and Apa came to visit this weekend and we had a great time. We went to Kemah on Saturday and Kyle was so good! He didn't even make a noise, except to let us know he was hungry. He really likes taking car rides and riding in the stroller. He can pretty much hold his head up on his own now and likes to throw his head back after eating! He enjoys playing on his tummy and laying on his back under his play gym. When we smile at him he will usually respond back with a smile now. He still loves bathtime and now storytime. He has rolled over once, but we think it may have been luck (his head fell back and the weight kinda tipped him over! LOL!). He is changing so much daily! I look at him almost every day and think, my gosh when did he get so big! He now weighs a little over 9 lbs....not sure his length, but his legs have gotten longer because his clothes fit better now. We don't have to go back to the doctor until he is two months, and at that visit he will get his first shots...Mommy and Daddy are not looking forward to that! :( Our little angel is doing great!

Bath time is so fun!

Kyle loves taking baths! His umbilical cord finally fell off yesterday so I got to give him a "real" bath today and he loved it! He just cooed and played and looked at me with big eyes like as to say "this feels great!" Here are some pics of it...I just can't help myself...he is so cute and only little for awhile. Maybe someday I will quit taking daily pics of him...like when he is old enough to get embarassed and make me stop! ha!

Happy Baby!

Here is Baby Kyle today after his bath. He was wide awake and wanted to play, so I took advantage and got out the camera. Our little man will already be three weeks old tomorrow!

We can't ever get one with his hands out of his face! I think he may be a boxer someday with those big hands and long fingers and he always puts them up like he is about to punch you!

Daddy and Baby Kyle watching a Bowl game...their favorite thing to do together right now!

Our Christmas gift!

This is my favorite Christmas pic of our little man.

Mommy and Kyle in our matching outfits!

2 week checkup today

Today Kyle had his 2 week Pediatrician appointment. He is doing great! He now weighs 7#13oz. and is 20 inches long. The jaundice has pretty much resolved. He is eating like a little pig and makes some of the cutest little noises when he is eating or after he sneezes. He can hold his head up for quite a while now--we think he is pretty strong for such a little guy! He also opens his eyes for longer periods of time(he will even stay awake for an hour after feedings sometimes) and will stare at your face like he is trying to figure out who you are.

George and I are loving being parents...even when we are up at 3 am for a diaper change or feeding. It is so great! I never knew I could love someone so much instantly! We can't put him down and we fight over who gets to snuggle him!! We are so lucky!!! Here are some of the most recent pics of him. We think his cheeks are getting chubbier already and he is starting to get a little pot belly.

Our Greatest Christmas Present Ever!!!

Kyle was delivered to us in a stocking - HOW CUTE!!!

Kyle - 2 Minutes After Delivery in the OR

Our little Aggie...

The Taylors! Complete with Baby Kyle!!!!

Baby Kyle has arrived

Baby Kyle arrived on December 15, 2006 at 9:21 am. He had us all in suspense for many hours...but was definitely worth the wait. I was started on Pitocin at 0645 am on Thursday, Dec. 14th and by 1030 am they broke my water. I progressed quickly to 3 cm, but by 8 hours later I was still only a 3 and he hadn't moved down. :( We were very discouraged. I got an epidural and decided to keep trying to labor him down. But, by 0400 in the am I was crying and tired and still a 3! I took some medicine and a nap and then by some miracle at 0700 I had reached 9cm! I thought we had a for sure vaginal delivery going now and we called in the troups and got ready for delivery....but, he still didn't want to come down the birth canal. After pushing with some contractions he just wouldn't budge, and then my contractions decided to stop. So, they finally called a C-Section and he was born at 0921! He weighed in at a whoping 6#15oz and was 19.5 " long. He has his mommy's nose and lips and his daddy's toes and cheeks! He is beautiful. He has a handsome olive color skin tone. So far he appears to have George's blue eyes (but we will have to wait and see if they change) and some dark little fuzzy hair on his head. He is a wonderful breastfeeder and hardly seems to know how to cry unless he is hungry (like his Daddy!). He is a brave little guy too! He just had his circumcision and didn't even make a peep! He is a little yellow today, so they are going to put him on the bililights today to be safe. We should go home tomorrow (Monday)....we will post some pics then! Thanks for all the prayers...because this is definitely our prayers and dreams all come true!

At last, Kyle is coming!!!

We are heading to the hospital at 6 am in the morning to have a baby!!!! YEAH!!!! Please keep us in your prayers.......
~George,Heather,and Baby Kyle

We will be parents in 8 days!!!!

I had my ob appt today and I am still only dilated to 1cm. But, contracting every 3-5 minutes. Even though they are strong contractions, they aren't causing me to dilate due to the large amount of fluid. So, since my amniotic fluid index remains so high they have decided to induce me at 38 weeks. The date has been set for December 14th. So, looks like Kyle's birthday will be December 14th....if I am not in labor too long! Please keep us in your prayers...I am in pain and have one more week to endure it...but we just want a healthy baby!

FALSE LABOR MY AHH...UTERUS!

So, yesterday we thought Kyle was ready to make his first appearance into the world. My contractions were terrible all night and the brethine did nothing to stop them. At one point I was even in tears and breathing through them! I called the Dr. on call at 1030pm Monday night and he said don't come in..just keep drinking water, being on bedrest, and taking my meds. Which I was already doing. Then he said "but, if I had more than 6 contractions in an hour then come in"...which made no sense because I have been having that (more than 6) for the last four weeks and I had just told him I was having them nonstop for the last four hours! Then he said--your a nurse, you know what labor is and what those women look like when they come in! It is up to you. Ok, that ticked me off! I have never been in labor before..how do I know what it feels like??!! It also made me feel guilty though...like I should tough it out for the baby's sake until I am atleast 37 weeks so his lungs are fully developed. Also, I didn't want to look stupid in front of all the people I work with if it wasn't real. So, I went to bed and just toughed it out.
The next morning I knew my Dr. would be at the hospital so I called and talked to her. I was still contracting alot (some painful and some not) and not feeling quite "right." She decided to have me come in and check my cervix and monitor the baby and contractions to be on the safe side. I was having contractions every 5-7 minutes and Kyle was very active and tolerating them just fine. She checked my cervix and said......it was still long and only dilated to a 1!! I couldn't believe it. They sent me home and told me to keep taking the meds. I don't plan on going back now unless my water breaks or a head is hanging out! I felt so dumb....but I guess it was better safe than sorry. So...now I am back to bedrest and "speed pills," a great combination for my sanity....but I will do anything for my little man! My next appt is December 6th and if he hasn't decided to come before then, then they will schedule my induction for the next week! YAY!!!!!

Right now I am wishing I would have thought about this! LOL!

34 Week appt today.

Well, Kyle is going strong! He moves constantly and already looks much bigger than he did last week. I am continuing to contract frequently and having to take medication to stop it...or atleast slow them down. On the ultrasound today it showed I still have too much fluid. My AFI (amniotic fluid index) was 32 this time (one point higher than last time) and normal is 25. So, the plan for now is to get me to 38 weeks and then they will puncture my bag of water and induce me. So, it looks like Kyle will be making his entrance into the world around December 14th. Unless he decides he wants to come earlier. The induction date hasn't been set in stone yet, but I will be 38 weeks on December 14th, so I just assume it will be that week. My mom's birthday is the 11th and my cousin Zachary's is the 14th...so he may share a birthday with someone! I can't believe I will be a Mom in four weeks! I am so excited!