1 week old!

Little man is one week old today!  It doesn't seem like a week has gone by already; flying by for sure!  He seems to be changing so much on a daily basis.  Doesn't he look so tiny in the car seat?

And just for fun, I put a picture of Brynn in the seat about a week before Evan was born.  Pretty noticeable size difference huh?

Evan's 1st Dr. visit

We took Evan in to the pediatrician today for his first visit. They wanted to check his bilirubin levels as it was at an intermediate level the day we left the hospital. He is a little jaundiced, but the good news is that they aren't concerned at all and we don't have to go back until his 2 week appointment. Evan was back up to his birth weight {6 lbs 11 oz}, so they said to just keep doing what we were doing! The little stinkbug {not joking about this one, he is totally a stinky little boy} is doing great!

It's a....

BOY!!!

Evan Jack Crayon decided to join us 10 days early.  He was born at 5:51 am on Thursday, July 22nd.  He weighed in at 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches.  He is perfect and we are so in love with the little stinkbug already!!  Here are a few pics from the hospital {we are home now} and we will try to post more soon!

First picture of the four of us!

Big Sister visited us in the hospital but she wasn't too interested in having pictures taken, so this is the only one we got.  Doesn't she look so big in comparison?  Hopefully we can get them to sit together in the next few days.  

Thanks to everyone who was able to visit us in the hospital and those who sent their love and well wishes.  We really appreciate them!

Another molar!

Brynn's top right molar cut through today, well the corner of it anyway!    After these two molars come all the way through, she will be up to 8 teeth.  She's getting so big!  {:sniff:sniff:}

38 weeks...a side by side comparison

I know it isn't exactly a fair comparison, given the fact that I have GD this time around.  I was curious though so I wanted to see the pictures side-by-side.  Pretty interesting!

At 38 weeks the baby is continuing to put on weight.  He/She has a firm grasp and all the organs have matured and are ready for lift outside the womb!  Just a few more weeks...I better get moving on the things we have left to do!!

Update from 37 week appointment

We had an appointment with the high risk doctor on Tuesday.  Everything is trucking along and they are estimating the baby to weigh about 6 pound 9 ounces {although we know that this can be off}, the same size Brynn was when she was born.  I'm holding my breath that the baby doesn't get too much bigger!  They do say that second babies tend to be bigger and moms with GD tend to have bigger babies as well.  {I'm crossing my fingers!}  The good news is that I don't need to see Dr. Risky again.  They will check my sugar levels after delivery and we'll go from there.

The little munchkin is starting to run out of room in there, so the pictures from the scan don't come out that well.  You get the idea though!  It's a picture of the face, with the hand and arm in front of his/her left eye.  

Okay, so the ticker says 17 days left!!!  I guess I'd better get on the things I need to do before the pumpkin decides to make an arrival.  I did wash the car seat cover today...I can cross one thing off the list.  Don't forget to guess in the baby pool if you haven't already done so.

Eventful weekend

Miss Brynn decided she wanted to start our weekend off with a bang!  Friday night we put her to bed as usual.  Imagine my surprise when I heard a loud THUD come from her room a few moments later.  That's right folks, she decided it would be a good time to climb/fall out of her crib!  UGH!  I race in there, calm her down and decide to see if she'll do it again or if it was just some fluke.  I put her back in the crib, she immediately stands up and hoists her leg over the rail.  Obviously the fall didn't scare her and we realize that this isn't going to work!  {Do you see where this is going?}  So we decided not to risk her climbing/falling out again and converted her crib to a toddler bed.  Surprisingly she is doing quite well sleeping in the bed!

Brynn sleeping in her newly converted bed! 

Saturday morning we headed off to Placerita Canyon for a hike.  We got a bit of a late start, so it was quite hot!!!!  I think we did pretty well considering we hiked about 3.2 miles!

 Scott, Brynn, Matt and Mason taking the lead

The experienced hikers trying to cool off after the big hike! 

Sunday we had a little gathering of family to celebrate Baby #2's impending arrival.  We had a nice time hanging out, eating, swimming and enjoying every one's company.  Thanks to those that were able to make it out, we really appreciate it! {the picture above is of me and my Mom}

 Brynn enjoying the frosting for the cupcakes {until she got mad that she was dirty}!

The Hostesses with the Mostess {Aunt Debbie and my cousin Stacia}

 Brynn eating a carrot after some pool time

My Dad, Scott, Me, and my brother Jonathan

And last but not least, a belly pic!  At 37 weeks the baby is now the size of a watermelon and is considered full term!  YAY!  Baby C is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day.  He/She is also brushing up on skills for the outside world:  blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling and gripping!  We are getting close!

Oh, and Brynn is 16 months old today.  Happy 16th monthday little booger!

More teeth to brush!

That's right, one of Brynn's molars finally popped through yesterday!  Well, I shouldn't say it popped through, just one little corner.  I saw a little white spot while she was screaming her head off at the pediatrician's the other day, so I knew it was close to breaking through.  Now we just wait for the other three corners to wreak havoc on the little cupcake's mouth.  The culprit is the top left first molar....although she has seemed to be okay and not in much pain.  Hopefully that continues!!

Brynn's 1st boo boo

Brynn wasn't watching where she was going and tripped over a pillow by our bed and hit her head on the side railing.  She immediately started crying and the cut was bleeding pretty good.  I gave her a Binky, got the cut cleaned up some and got her calmed down {while I was freaking out}!  I called the pediatrician and they said to bring her in because she might need stitches or to have it glued.  While I was on the phone with them she was babbling away and acting like nothing was wrong.

The pediatrician's office was a different story.  Any time they got near her boo boo she freaked out.  Long story short it took 5 of us to hold her down and glue the cut.  It was so sad to see her crying for Mama and there really wasn't anything I could do until they were done.  :(  I think she may be traumatized by anyone in scrubs for awhile.  Poor little thing!

The boo boo after...although it doesn't look much better.  The glue should come off by itself in about 7-10 days.  I hope the scar isn't too bad.  :(

Happy 4th of July!

We had a very relaxing 4th of July...took a long walk, had some frozen yogurt, played outside with bubbles, went to a BBQ and, of course, watched some fireworks!  Who would have thought that I would have been sweating buckets during our walk, but then need a sweatshirt at night to watch fireworks...in California...in July?!?!?  What the heck is up with that?

Playing outside

Trying to get the bubbles!

We went up to a friend's house for a BBQ and to watch the fireworks.  She had a lot of fun running around the yard, chasing the dog and making friends with everyone.  When the fireworks started she wasn't so sure about it, but she realized real quick that she liked them and we even got a few "oooh's" out of her!  The fireworks were awesome and we had a great view...hope everyone enjoyed the 4th and the fireworks too!

All bundled up to watch the firework show!

Not so sure yet...

Watching with Dad

At 36 weeks, baby is now the size of a honeydew.  The little one's skin is getting smooth and soft, the gums are rigid, the liver and kidneys are in working order, and the circulation and immune system are basically good to go.  The lungs are the only organs that still need to fully mature, but every day he/she gets a little closer to breathing on his/her own.

Don't forget to guess in the baby pool if you haven't done so already!  Link to vote on the right....or here.  Hope everyone enjoys the short week!!

You look like a monkey

and belong in the zoo!

Yesterday we went to the Santa Barbara Zoo and Brynn loved seeing all the animals! She really enjoyed running around being independent and exploring. We saw flamingos, otters, crocodiles, gorillas, tamrins {including a little baby one}, giraffes, lions, a bald eagle, condors, sheep, pigs, bunnies, gibbons, lots of birds, and yucky creepy crawlies!

The flamingos were exciting!

The otters were funny and she liked watching them swim and chase each other.

She liked the petting zoo area because the animals were on her level.

Brynn was mesmerized with the giraffes.

Bunnies {or hop-hop's as Brynn says}

Looking at the turtles with Grandma.

We had a great day at the zoo and look forward to going back with both of the kiddos. By the time we left Brynn was wiped out and passed out as soon as the car started moving! Tuckered out!!

{And Holy Smokes...did you notice the ticker says I have 30 days left?!?! How did that happen...30 days people!!!}

Palm Springs fun!

We packed up and headed out to Palm Springs this weekend to have our {possibly} last little getaway as a family of three.  It was hot, but that was to be expected.  Brynn did really well in the water considering it was her first real time hanging out for a long period of time in the pool.

Brynn and Daddy enjoying the pool

Brynn and Mommy

Hanging out

Trying to beat the heat!

All tuckered out from the fun weekend in the heat {Baby was tired too}! 

At 35 weeks the baby is now the size of a honeydew.  From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department--though he/she won't get much longer, he/she will put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth.  The hearing is totally developed and responds best to higher pitches. 

The baby pool is all set up and everyone is welcome to take a guess.  It's all for fun and just for bragging rights...so get voting!  And don't take my guess as mother's instinct because I honestly have no clue!  Good luck!

Brynn and her baby

Brynn has become attached to her baby {or bay-beee as she so cutely says it} and loves to carry her around.  

 She even figured out that the handle for her push car could double as a seat for her baby.

 So she loves to give her rides!

She even likes taking her for walks

Notice how she is lovingly holding her by the hair! {and wearing my sandal}

 And she brings her along for strolls around the neighborhood too.

All smiles with baby.

Hopefully we don't lose baby or I fear we may have a bit of a problem!  Totally a little princess, right?