The little man is already two months!!

Actually I am a little late posting.. he’s about 11 weeks!!

(Well not that little, he’s quite the chunk)

Weighing in at:

14 pounds 5 ounces

25 inches long

He is such a joy to have in our lives and quite possible the best-behaved baby ever!

For the past month we have managed to make it through each sacrament meeting with him sleeping. I don’t know how they sleep through that loud organ playing,, each time she starts playing I think he is going to start screaming.

Some things about Luke this month:

• Luke seems to never be full thus the weight gain. He is eating 5-6 ounces every 2-21/2 hours. Yes all he does is eat.
• He has been sleeping in his crib for the last month and never cries when we put him to bed. Some nights he wakes up every 3 hours and some 5 hours. Last night was 6 (lets hope) This was at 2 months.. He’s now sleeping eight hours every night YAY!!!!
• He smiles ALL the time when you talk to him.
• Still not a fan of tummy time but can hold his head up like a champ.
• Is obsessed with slobbering on his hand and thinks that food will eventually come out if it the hard he sucks.
• He just started this new thing of screaming when you try and burp him half way through feeding. He thinks we are done and wants to assure mommy he is not.
• He is wearing 6 months clothes. Yes 6 months!!!
• Still spitting up all day long Forget the burp towels were now using full on towels.
• Loves watching is Baby Einstein. Can watch it for up to an hour without getting bored. LOVE IT!!

Ok so yes I am no longer pregnant and sure I should have my balance back.. but nope not me, I am more clutzy than ever. Here is the after math of a fall I had yesterday coming down the stairs. We put up a gate at the bottom of the stairs so that the dog would not come upstairs, well I didn’t obviously clear the gate with my leg, so I went face plant style onto the tile, scraped my leg pretty badly and broke my finger.. LOL I laugh now but when it happened I was scared to death. Luckily Danny works only 3 minutes away so he came home and cleaned me up and the mess, love him..

What was I thinking we have glass plates and mugs, knives, forks, yogurt (which was all over the wall), wrappers, bottles, and probably more but the picture doesn’t show everything haha…all I could think about was ho happy I was I wasn’t carrying Luke.

Little Lukey is already 1 month old.. Time has just flown by and I have loved every moment of being a mommy. It’s amazing how much they grow and change on a daily basis.

Some things about Luke you should know:

He weighs 10 lbs 5 oz and is 22 inches

He is wearing 3 month clothes and is in size 1 diapers

Can lift his head and turn it from side to side while on his tummy

He loves his baths until its time to come out

Not to happy when placed on his tummy

Puts himself to sleep like a big boy in his crib

Smiles ALL the time!!

Spits up after EVERY feeding!!!

Likes to pee pee on mommy and daddy all time

Does not like to be swaddled, he likes to be free and flail his little arms

Likes to pucker his lips when you talk to him

Could sit in his lounger all day if you let him

Have found ” I am a child of God” is the only song that settles him down

Only fusses when he’s hungry.. SOO lucky

Has been to the ER with what we thought was RSV, but was not, just bad nasal congestion

Currently has oral and diaper thrush.. not a pleasant thing. Mommy has it too

Loves deep voices and falls asleep to Baby Einstein almost instantly

We feel so blessed to have this amazing son and baby sent to us straight from Heaven. He truly is a miracle and a joy in our lives. I love spending time with him and miss him soo much when he is merely just taking a nap lol.. Being a parent is the greatest job, I feel so lucky to be able to stay home with Luke during the week. I want him to stay little forever, but look forward to lives milestones he will make.

Happy 1 month baby Lukey… Mommy and Daddy love you!

A newborn’s conversation with God

A baby asked God, ‘They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?’ God said, ‘Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.’

The child further inquired, ‘But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but si ng and smile to be happy.’ God said, ‘Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.’

Again the child asked, ‘And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?’ God said, ‘Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.’
‘And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?’ God said, ‘Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.’

‘Who will protect me?’ God said, ‘Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.’

‘But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.’ God said, ‘Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.’

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth cou ld be heard and the child hurriedly asked, ‘God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.’

God said, ‘You will simply call her, ‘Mom.’

Luke Daniel Weber

The morning was starting off like any other morning, Danny headed to work at 7:15 am and I was still laying in bed watching the morning news. As I was laying there at 7:30 am, only 15 minutes after Danny had left, my water broke laying bed. I remember someone telling me that if you can’t stop the water coming out, your water is breaking and your not peeing. Well i definitely could not stop it. I had a lot of fluid so everything was soaked, I am just grateful it happened then and not in a hour when I was planning on heading to target to get some last minute shopping done.. The first thing I did was call Danny, which had only been at work for 5 minutes. I told him my water had broke and to come home. He was pretty excited and headed straight home. As soon as I got off the phone with him I jumped into the shower. I knew I had some time before this baby was coming and I didn’t know how long it would be until I got to shower again, and I just had to shave my legs, come on Danny was so great, he packed up everything into the car and got everything ready. We were both so excited and kinda nervous as well. We left the house at 8 am and checked into the hospital at 8:30 am. They hooked me up to a IV and started me on fluids right away. The nurse checked me and I was at a 4.5 at 9 am. My contractions started on pretty heavy. I was having them every two/three minutes and wanted a epidural. The anesthesiologist was in a C-section so I had to wait a good hour in a half until I got my epidural. At 10:30 am I finally received my epidural, which was probably the worst part. The actual needle didn’t hurt but the position I had to sit in while having contractions was the worse. Danny could feel my pain I am sure while I was squeezing his finger off. I don’t want to say the epidural relieved all my pain, because that would be a lie. I could definitely still feel the pressure, which was good for helping me push, but the pain was still evident. At 11 am I had moved to a 6.5 and then at 11:45 am I had jumped to a 8.5. I was moving very quick. The next little bit wasn’t too bad, I was still having contractions but with the epidural they were manageable. The nurse came in again to check me at 12:30 pm and I was at  10. YAY!! So they let me sit there for a good 30 minutes before we started pushing, I guess this was only to see of the baby would come down a little more so I wouldn’t have to push as long. Carolyn Bradford, the midwife delivered Luke, and she came in at this time. The pushing was straining, but not at all as bad as I thought it was going to be. Danny, my mom, his mom, and my sis Melissa were in the room for the birth with me. I am so glad they were there for the support. I pushed for one hour and Luke finally made his presence at 2:03 pm. He was beautiful!! They placed him on me immediately after he was out, that was the most memorable and emotional time of the whole event. Holding my little one and falling immediately in love with him was so amazing. It’s truly a miracle and the most spiritual experiences I have ever had.

Here he is right after delivery. So perfeect!!!

He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. After leaving the hospital he was 8 pounds 1 ounce.

Luke's first bath.. This is my favorite.. Just praticing for his baptism later

Danny and I got to spend time with him alone for awhile after the nurses checked him out before the family got to come in the room and meet little Luke. He is the best baby even after being delivered he barely let out a cry and wasn’t fussy at all for the rest of the stay at the hospital, so lucky.. He is truly a great baby. We only had to stay for one night in the hospital so we got to go home the next day on Christmas Eve. Recovery isn’t very exciting, but I have to admit I have been very lucky, I am getting around fine and am recovering pretty fast. The day after was pretty draining, but it’s amazing how you can go with less sleep when your doing it for someone you love. I am breast feeding so sleeping for 2-3 hour intervals and staying up for awhile in the middle of the night isn’t the most fun and comfortable thing to do, but it’s amazing how you just do what you need to do when your responsible for another human being. Being a mother is the greatest gift I have ever been given, I am so thankful to Heavenly Father for entrusting me with this precious spirit. I love you Luke Daniel Weber!!!

Leaving the hospital with Luke on Christmas Eve... Now there was 3

Went to the doctor this morning and we have made some but not too much improvement. I am now dilated to a 2 1/2 and about 90% effaced. Since we are due in 6 days (this Sunday) we are really hoping that we don’t have the baby until after Christmas but definitely before the New Year. Too make sure we don’t go too long we scheduled a induction for Monday December 27. Lets hope we make it that long. I am getting so excited. I can’t believe that no matter what we will get to hold our little baby in exactly ONE week. I actually rather know the exact date I am going to have the baby, its relieves my nerves and anticipation for the unexpected. I just would hate to have my water break somewhere in public. At least this way I can have everything in order the night before.. I still have this feeling that I am going to go into labor Christmas Day, I am just gonna lay in bed and try not to have any contractions haha ya right!!! I am going to fill my days with something each night that I won’t be able to do for awhile once the baby comes.. Tonight movies with the hubby then the rest of the week full of pedicures, nice restaurants, and taking naps whenever I want.

11 more days till D day.. I am so ready for this little guy to get here. I can tell he is already stubborn. Since last week I have been dilated to a 2 and effaced 70%. I have tried walking around the mall, spicy food, hauling up and down my stairs, eating whatever wise tales people tell me, no I haven’t and won’t try Castor Oil, and yesterday at the doctor we tried stripping some membranes.. Baby is too content in there. We are really hoping we have him withing a few days so we have time between now and Christmas to relax and recoup for Christmas. If he doesn’t come by this weekend we have decided to try everything to keep him in there till after Christmas… But I just know he will come when he wants and that will be Christmas Day I am getting so excited to see our baby. I just want to hold him and kiss em.. I can’t wait!!

I am feeling pretty good, having contractions, but nothing to harsh, I can’t eat very much at one time due to the lack of space in my abdomen, I have gained now about 35 pounds AWH  Not too bad I probably won’t gain anymore. Sleeping is impossible, seriously impossible.. I can’t get comfortable and when I finally do I have to either go to the bathroom or I start cramping..

Danny is doing great. Busy as ever at work during this time of year. He’s getting exited to take some time off once the baby comes. I am so lucky he gets to take time off to be home with me and Luke, gonna need a diaper changer

Alright keep your fingers crossed he comes this week everyone!!!

As time gets closer and closer it feels like less and less I am actually having a baby.. haha weird huh.. I am so excited!! Excited to meet this little man, lay on my stomach, twist and crack my back, hug my husband without having fifty feet of belly in between us, run and I mean fast lol, and last but not least wear anything but maternity clothes We are now almost 38 weeks, meaning we could have this little guy anytime. I have a Dr apt today, so far I haven’t been dilated at all and I haven’t had anything new to having contractions besides some BH contractions. I have fully enjoyed this pregnancy and can say I feel grateful and blessed to have had an “easy” pregnancy. Though these last few weeks have far been the most uncomfortable… Getting a good night rest has gone and I mean sailed away, this belly is growing everyday and there is no way to get comfortable.. It’s amazing how much my belly can stretch.. It can stop anytime now.. I have gained a total of 30 pounds and I really hope to stop there

Oh and a furniture/room update… We finally got all our furniture in and set up this last week, so I am still in the process of decorating, pics will come soon!!!

I really wanted to have maternity pictures done during this pregnancy. I knew I would regret it if I didn’t do them later. I couldn’t be more pleased with them. Melissa McKinley, a friend here in Oakdale, does amazing work and I am so grateful she squeezed me in during her visit home. Here are some of the pics she shot.. Love them

This Thanksgiving was pretty new and exciting for Danny and I this year.. Since moving into our new house earlier this year we had the chance to host our very first holiday party and dinner. It was my families year to have Thanksgiving, we switch off every year between Danny’s family and mine. We had my parents, brother, and both grandparents here this year. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family. I was a little nervous having everyone at my place this year with being so pregnant, but everyone was extremely helpful. The food was amazing!!! We ate and cooked way to much as we always do..I have never seen our fridge so packed.. My favorite part is not having to cook for the next week after Thanksgiving!!! MMMmmm leftovers!!!!

Baby is doing great!!! I can’t believe I keep getting bigger and bigger and it doesn’t help my appetite has seemed to increase again. Danny and I go back and forth whether we want Luke to come before or after Christmas, ask me right now and I would say next week is looking great lol… I don’t want to stretch anymore and it’s not like I am getting great sleep. I have been having the weirdest dreams lately, dreams that entail me of screaming, yelling and talking in my sleep.. Poor Danny I am always waking him up and then of course wanting to tell him about the dream I just had… Between that and getting up with a full bladder every hour or two I can’t believe Danny s still sleeping in the same room as me haha.. We just know its natures way of preparing us for the up all nights with Luke..

I am Thankful for my Lord and Savior, my husband, for my future little son Luke, family, friends, and good health. I have so many things in my life to be thankful for and I truly want to never take anything in life for granted. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!