A rough few days for the Taylors

We have had a rough couple of days! We are all home sick today. Kyle started getting really congested and fussy on Sunday night and I just wasn't sure if he was feeling bad or having some colic. Plus, we were out of town and he was off schedule and tired. Then, I felt sorta bad on Monday with a cough and sinus problems and just general tiredness, so I stayed home from work. At about 4:30 pm I suddenly felt exhausted and got the chills. I was so weak I could hardly hold Kyle to breastfeed him! I took my temperature and it was 104!
So, I called George (he was at track practice) to see if he could come home early to take care of Kyle while I tried to take care of myself. He answered his cell and said "That is so weird, because I was about to leave and come home because I am not feeling well!"
We are all at home today feeling terrible. I went to the doctor last night at 5:30pm as a walk in and finally saw him at 11pm! He said acute bronchitis and maybe the flu! I got two shots and a breathing treatment and a bunch of meds. Plus, all the sudden my breast milk production decided to slow waaay down! Thank God I had some frozen to feed him for awhile.
Kyle seems to be doing ok for the moment, just eating more, which I think it is because he is trying to help build my production back up. He hasn't had any fever. I am just using saline drops and the bulb syringe and a humidifier to help with his congestion.
George went to the Dr. today and he said he thinks George has some kind of virus that is just starting, since he isn't running any fever. But, to get plenty of rest. Which, is really hard for my hardheaded husband to comprehend, since he went to track practice and a coaches meeting today anyway! Which, brings me to the next news. I didn't mention it in my last blog because it wasn't "official yet," but the same day I got my new nursing job at San Jacinto... the school board voted to not renew the AD's contract at Anahuac next year. This means George's job is in danger. We really wanted to stay here next year, but not sure now that it will happen. We are trying not to stress about it and just pray that God will lead us where he wants us. But, that is always easier said than done. So, in short please keep us in your prayers! Hope you and yours are doing great!!! I am going to try and post new pics and info on Kyle's totsite soon, so keep watch if you are interested.

Change is inevitable!

Since I started back to work it has been really hard driving 70 miles one way to work and doing twelve hour shifts. We are lucky enough to have family to babysit, but many other things are still difficult due to my long drive to and from work. So, we decided as a family that it might be time for a change. We have prayed about it and I took my time looking for another job. Well, I feel that God has answered our prayers. Yesterday I intereviewed at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown (only a 20 mile drive) and it went great! They called this morning and offered me the job! It has great benefits, a sign on bonus, and a good hourly pay. Also, George has a big test coming up on Saturday that could affect his job next year. Please keep our family in your prayers during this time of transition in our lives.
I started an aerobics class a couple weeks ago and I love it! I have lost back down to my prepregnancy weight, actually a few lbs less, and I am starting to have more energy. I went clothes shopping last week and was excited about the sizes I fit in and they way they looked on me. I have been sick this week with a sinus infection, but I think I am finally starting to feel better. Kyle is wonderful. He never ceases to amaze us daily with the new things he can do. He is such a cutie!! I love watching him smile and coo and play! He is just such a blessing in our lives. George is really busy right now! He is coaching powerlifting and track and is pretty much booked every weekend for the next couple months with meets. Kyle and I have a trip planned this weekend to go to College Station and Flynn and visit with family. Kyle now has his own website if you would like to visit it at www.totsites.com/tot/kyleandrew This is where I will now post his newest pics, growth, and things he can do. Hope you are all doing great!
~The Taylors

I love this picture! Kyle had spit up all over himself after an early morning feeding, so I undressed him and handed him to George and asked him to keep him warm while I went to get Kyle another outfit. This is what I found when I came back! Like Father like Son! Their hands are even positioned the same way! I love it!

Kyle and I both got some new sunglasses yesterday. I think his are still a little big, but should fit good by summer.

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