Tanner is 2 weeks old

I know I am a little behind on posting and making phone calls. But now that I have a good excuse, I guess it makes me feel better! Last week at Mr. T's check up he was back up to 7lbs 11ozs and this past Monday we had an official doctors appt and he weighed in at 8lbs 7ozs. He's sleeping 4 hrs + at night and I'm usually the one to wake him for a feeding. I am getting used to the nursing thing again. I totally gave him a sour tummy this morning, so now I need to figure out what I can and can not eat.

I don't remember Jackson being very vocal at this age, but Tanner is always making some kind of sweet baby sound, either while he's eating, sleeping or just looking around. They are the sweetest sounds and music to my ears!

Yesterday was his official 2 week mark and these 4 pictures below are from yesterday! I tried to get some with his eyes open, but if you have or had a baby, it's kind of hard. They just move around to much.

He couldn't make up his mind whether he wanted to fall asleep or wake up and eat.
Well, he got woken up! Jackson wanted kisses and loves from his brother! (This one is a little blurry)

Going in for the kiss!

These two are so good with each other! I love our family of four!

Tanner is 1 week old

I can't believe it! Time flies when your busy with two. Tanner had a check up appointment on Monday to see how he was doing after we brought him home. When he was born he weighed 7lbs 13oz and when we left the hospital he was down to 7lbs 5oz. On Monday when the nurse checked his weight he was back up to 7lbs 11oz. Almost back to his birth weight. If I remember right they are supposed to be back to their birth weight by the second week. So he is doing really good with the eating! He is also a really good sleeper. He wakes up during the day to feed, but at night I have to wake him up! He will go 5 hrs + if I don't. By that time, my tatas are screaming feed him! lol

We have truly been blessed with another good baby! (so far) He doesn't really fuss to much unless he's tired, wet or hungry. Other then that he's pretty content.

He is truly a beautiful baby, we have been blessed x2!

Jackson Update: Since bringing Tanner home, Jackson has been a little onry. Nothing out of the ordinary! Just a few more No's then we would like and some whinnies, but other then that he has been pretty darn good. It's amazing to see how gentle he is with Tanner and how much he wants to hold him. He also loves giving him kisses and helping me change his diaper. I think Jeff and I did a pretty darn good job preparing him for the arrival of his little brother. I love seeing them together and can't wait to see how they will be in the future! I can wait for them to grow up, but I am curious to see what kind of bond or friendship they will have!

Jackson welcomes Tanner home!

We brought Tanner home on Friday and boy was Jackson excited. When we came around the corner in the car, Jackson was standing outside and had the biggest smile!

Tanner did really well in the car and the only thing I could do was just stare at him and cry. I felt the same way when we brought Jackson home. I can't believe how much I love him and I didn't think it would be possible to love another child as much as your first. Well, let me tell you, it's possible.

Well, here is Mr. Tanner and Jackson right after we brought him in the house. He is so small and so freaking cute! I love all of him!
Jackson absolutely loves him! He is going to be such a great big brother!

Introducing Tanner Jeffrey!

He is finally here and he was definitely ready!

Jeff and I went to the hospital yesterday for my induction, which was originally scheduled for 730 in the morning, but we got pushed back to 11 instead. It actually worked out great because we got to spend some extra time with Jackson. We took him to the driving range and to breakfast. I was really sad to leave him yesterday and I was really emotional. Didn't think it was going to be that hard, but I tried not to show it because he was getting upset that we were leaving him.

Back to where I was going with this! So we got checked in and settled. I was hooked up to my antibiotic for the strep b at 1250 and had until 450 for the 1st 4 hr dosage. So after I got hooked up to that the nurse checked me and I was still dilated at a 4 cm, so she started the patosin and my contractions started. They were 3-5 minutes apart and a little uncomfortable, but nothing I couldn't handle! So Jeff and I played on the computer, texted friends and talked. We had a good time giving the nurse a hard time and she was so funny and so nice. My doctor wasn't due back until she was done at work and when she came back it was 430. Pretty close to my 4 hour mark for antibiotics. She checked me and I was at a 6 cm, so she broke my water and said it should be an hour or so until we will be ready! Well, right after she broke my water the party was definitely starting! I instantly felt like I had to go to the bathroom and so the nurse and I headed over there. When we came back to my bed my contractions were pretty much right on top of each other so I requested an epidural. Well, just my luck the guy had just gone in to another room so now I was going to have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for him to finish up with that lady! So after that information my nurse got me prepped for the epidural and all of a sudden I was on fire and this time I either had to poop or push, I couldn't tell. So the nurse checked me again and said, "it doesn't look like your getting that epidural!" Well, I figured that! I was ready to push and after a handful of pushing his beautiful body came out at 452 pm! Now that I am done with all the labor stuff I am really glad I had him naturally. I was able to focus on the push and I knew what I was doing this time compared to Jackson's delivery!

So here is our family of 4! Sounds so weird to say that, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

Tanner Jeffrey, 7lbs 13oz 19 inches long and was born at 452 pm

This one is from today! Jackson wanted to sit by me and hold Tanner! They are so cute together!
I will post more when I get home from the hospital and can take some good pictures of us settling in!

39 weeks & 2 Days

This is my last belly shot for you folks! I will be heading to the hospital in the morning to be induced at 7:30 am. This little guy just doesn't want to come out on his own. I know I could give him some more time, but after being dilated at a 3 cm for 2 weeks and now a 4cm. I think I need a little help. I honestly think I may have progressed some more after the way I felt this weekend, but it wasn't enough to make me go in to labor. I have also been trying the spicy food, walking and swimming (see my tan) old wives tales, but nothing is working. I have also had really swollen feet and ankles, but they are actually starting to go down.

Soooo, here is my belly from the front obviously! I am 39 weeks & 2 days today!

38 weeks & 2 days
Jeff and I plan on taking our laptop to the hospital and we will send out a text to our close family and friends when out little Tanner arrives! I am so excited to meet my baby and finally see what he looks like. I am also curious to know how big he is. The doctor seems to think he'll be smaller then Jackson. Jackson was 21.5 inches 7 lbs 11 oz!

Until then........

Tucson, Az Zoo Part II

Today Kathy and I took Jackson to the Zoo. This was Jackson's second time there and he loved it even more this time around. We missed a few things last time we were there.

This time we made sure to get in all the attractions we missed last time such as the spray park, feeding the giraffe's, train ride and we even let him eat lunch here! He had a great time exploring and seeing some new things. He even named all of the animal as we were leaving! He said good bye to everyone. (good bye monkey's, lion, bear, rhino, etc. it was so cute)

This is just a random picture I took of him trying to figure out the ring he found.

Jackson feeding the giraffe's

Spray Park

Train Ride

We had a great time today with grandma Kathy!

Summer Days Are Here

If you hadn't heard, it's hot as heck here in Arizona. The sun is brutal and we already had golden tans in March! The pool was way to cold to swim in in March, but it's perfect now! This is how we've been spending most days and since grandma Kathy is here for a few weeks we thought we would drag her out to keep cool as well!

Jackson's been a little dare devil the past few times that we've gone now that he is wearing swimmies. I can't keep him out of the water and he'll swim all the way across the pool on his own! He does really good and we will be putting him in swim lessons when we get back to Fresno.

Here he is running and jumping over grandmas head.

In the air
and into the pool!

Me throwing him in to the water! Poor guy had to wear his shoes today because his little toes are raw from the pool yesterday!

Swimming along while I was taking pictures!

I have always loved swimming and I think Jackson does too! He is a Pisces after all! (water babies)

38 Weeks & 2 Days

Today was my last doctors appointment for this little guy! He is either going to have to come out on his own or I will just meet him on the 16th! The doctor gave me an induction date if he doesn't decide to make his grand entrance by 39 weeks! This is when she can help me out being that I tested positive for the strep b test. She won't do anything before that do to spreading the infection!

So as of today, I am officially 4 cm and his head is really low. I have gained 4 pounds but mostly do to water weight. My ankles are swollen and my fingers are ginormous! After she checked me today I was having a lot of cramps and got really sleepy. Jackson and I came home and took an early nap! I just wish he would come already and stop making me wait! I guess he is teaching me patients or he is just so comfy in there that he's not ready!

This is me at 38 weeks

This is me at 37 weeks
So until the day we meet our little boy, you will just have to wait to see him as well! I will post a new picture if I make it to my 39 week mark, but until then this will be my last! (hopefully) He at least has to wait for grandma Kathy to get here tomorrow and then he can come out!

Tucson Children's Museum

Last week my mom and I took Jackson to the Tucson Children's Museum. I have been wanting to take Jackson for some time now, but haven't had the energy to do it by myself. So what better opportunity then to take my mom along! She followed him around and did just about everything while I followed and took pictures!

Jackson playing in the choo-choo!

Jackson listening to his pulse/heart beat! Grandma & Jackson driving in the fire truck
Jackson riding on the Police Bike!
Sorry this post is so short. I accidentally deleted a picture and this post is just not doing what I want it to do. So other then that, I give up!

We had a really good time. Jackson got to do lots of coloring, blew bubbles outside, saw the dinosaur exhibit and played with lots of kids! He had a great time and was exhausted by the time we left! That always makes for a good nap!

More Gifts For Mr. Tanner

On Wednesday we received a gift in the mail from some unknown person, but knew it was from Fresno. The message said to hurry up and move back to Fresno, Love? The name was missing, so I had to post on FB asking who sent it! Well, it turned out to be from James and Leah! They have spoiled us throughout our marriage and babies! We owe them big time and it's a good thing they are having a baby here in July. The best part is that it's a girl! I love buying for the girls!

Thank you so much James and Leah! We really appreciate it and can't wait to use those cute little diapers and hopefully this little guy will take a bottle! My fingers are crossed!

Today we came home to a package on our door step and guess who it was from? The Stimets! Lindsey has been asking me forever what I need and my response to her was nothing, I have everything we need. I did give her some ideas and this is what she came up with!

A cute embroidered towel, 2 onsies that are just adorable! Love the tie one, he will definitely be in touch with his feminine side! lol A burp cloth matching the initial onsie ( love this one too), 1 shirt for Jackson and a matching one for Tanner saying "Monkey See, Monkey Do!" Owen also sent a bird feeder for Jackson. A little crafty project for him to do! He'll love it!

Thank you so much Lindsey, Justin , Owen & Addie! I love everything and Mr. Tanner is going to look so cute in his new onsies! I can't wait to put them on him!

Today after we went to the pool with Kim and Ashlyn, they came over and brought Mr. Tanner a gift too! I can't believe all of the gifts this little baby has gotten already! He is so blessed to have all of these awesome people waiting to meet him and spoiling him already!
They got him this cute little sleeper, wash cloths, a doggie towel and some baby wash! All things we needed for him! I love that we have gotten some new clothes for Mr. T. Jackson's baby clothes still look new, but this little guy will have some of his own! Thank you Kim, Mike & Ashlyn!
We can't wait to know what your having here soon! Hopefully a boy!

I can't wait to use all of these great gifts! I love looking at them all and hate that they have to sit and wait for him! I wish he was here to use them all! In time, I am being patient!

Thank you everyone, we really appreciate it!

I really can't thank everyone enough!

Thank you!

Family Is Here!

As most of you know my mom and brother are and were here. My mom flew in on Wednesday last week and my brother came the next day. It has been so nice having family around and we have really enjoyed their company.

While My brother was here we pretty much hung out and relaxed. We did manage to go out to dinner a couple of times, but cooked mostly at home. We went and saw Robin Hood on Sunday, that was a really good movie. We also walked and rode the bikes around, thanks to my brother Jeff. The bike rides were fun until I got off the bike! Not recommended for a 9 month pregnant girl!

Here is a picture of my mom and Jackson the first morning she was here. She got lots of snuggles and kisses!

My mom and I went to Target on Thursday before picking up my brother from the airport and Jackson talked my mom into buying him this Iron Man Helmet. It doesn't take much bribing for my mom to buy him something! lol
I think this was Saturday while Jackson was relaxing in his pool! I wish I looked that cute floating around!

I think Lucky wanted to get in with him!

I have more pictures, I will do another post of what what we have been up to!

37 weeks & 2 days

I had my 37 week appointment this morning and I took my mom and Jackson with me! Jackson loves to hear the heart beat and my mom hasn't heard it since my 9 week appointment! Everything is looking good, still measuring small (around 35 weeks) but she said that's fine. She asked how big Jackson was (7lbs 11 oz) and said this little guy will either be just a bit smaller or right about that! I am still at a 3 cm, but pretty close to a 4. My m plug is coming out and she said that labor isn't too far from that! So basically any day now and he should be here! Not to much to report other then I am still having sporadic contraction and lots of shooting sharp pains down stairs! Some make me double over in pain. She said it's his little head getting further down in to position. My back hasn't been hurting as bad, but me feet are starting to swell. Other then that, everything is going good and no weight gain this week! Wooo hoooo!

37 weeks & 2 days

36 weeks & 2 days
A random picture of my pregnant body that I took at the Tucson Children's Museum today.

My mom came last week on Wednesday and my brother got here Thursday to help Jeff and I out. My brother left yesterday:( and my mom will be here till the 7th. It has been really nice visiting and seeing them. We can't wait to go home and be with them all the time. I will post on out outings either tonight or tomorrow!

36 weeks, 2 days

Soooo, today was a little hectic. I had my weekly OB appointment today and I told her about my eventful Sunday evening of consistent contractions and when she checked me today I had progressed to 3 cm and 100% thinned out. Last week I was at 1.5 cm and 70% thinned out. I haven't gone into labor yet, but it's close. I was also told today that I tested positive on my Strep B Test, so she sent me over to the hospital to be monitored (didn't have this with Jackson). Being that I tested positive they will need to give me an IV Antibiotic before I reach 5 cm. The earlier the better, but it can only be done while I am actually in labor. So I was told to take it easy and come back if my contractions get closer and more persistent like Sunday nights contractions.

So after today, I am thinking we will be having a baby soon, especially with the contractions I have been having ever since I left the hospital. I know I am having more do to being active and I feel like I need to get stuff done around the house. It doesn't help when I am up every 5 minutes to get something for Jackson.

Here is the newest picture, not much change in my opinion! Actually looks smaller to me. 36 week, 2 day.

35 week, 2 days

Now we are just trying to figure out when my mom is getting here. Sooner then her scheduled Tuesday visit! I have been ordered by my mom and brother Jeff to just lay on the couch and not do anything, but I don't see that happening when I have Jackson and things to finish up! I have no bag packed and there are some odds and ends to be done around the house! So if he comes early then I won't be doing another pregnancy update! There will just be a beautiful baby to post! Until then I will update as planned on June 1st after my next OB appointment!

Poopoo In The Potty!

OMG! After 3 days of no diapers for Jackson he finally decided to go poop in the potty. We keep telling him that we'll take him to Toys R Us and buy him whatever he wants. Well, to say the least that hasn't been enough to get him to go. But after seeing his fear of actually having to go on the potty, I'm not sure that would be enough bribery for me either!
It all started with him playing outside this afternoon and actually pooping in his pants. He was hysterical and definitely not done. I cleaned him up and sent him on his way when he comes back in the house freaking out telling me his poop is coming. We head back in to the bathroom and sat there forever. Nothing came of it so I sent him on his way again! I would say about 1 minute later he comes crying again and telling me it's coming, it's coming! So we head back and I put him on the toilet and I pull up a chair and we sit! FINALLY SUCCESS!!!!! He feels so much better after telling me about 10x that his tummy hurts. I just kept telling him if he goes poop his tummy will feel better! Hopefully we can keep it up! If he has been going pee in the potty for a year now, I think it's time to go poop! I had to put my foot down, especially with the new baby coming. I don't need double diaper duty!
Good Job Jackson, I am so proud of you and so will daddy when he hears the news! Toys R Us here we come after dinner!

35 weeks & 2 days

Today was my 35 week appointment, yes 35 weeks! She wanted to see me a week early because of the contractions I have been having. Well, those contractions have gotten me to 1.5 cm and 70% thinned out. I have had a lot of sharp pains down in my you know what and that is him down there playing around. When she checked my today she could feel his head in my cervix, so it's just the waiting game from here! Let's just see how fast he wants to come out!

This picture was taken today @ 35 weeks and the one below this picture was taken last week at 34 weeks. I think my tummy looks a little different!

34 weeks
I go back next Tuesday and she will check me again! Hopefully he'll wait a couple more weeks, but if not I am so ready to meet him!

34 weeks & 2 days! 6 more weeks to go!

Today was my 34 week appointment and everything looked good. Heart beat was strong and I am still measuring a little small. She said that she wants to start checking my cervix next week instead of waiting another 2 weeks. This is due to my contractions that are a little more then braxton hicks. I have been getting braxton hick, but these other contractions put pressure on my chest and head. I actually have to do the whole breathing through the nose and out the mouth to get a release of any pressure. I have also gained 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks! She said 6 pounds is normal, so I am a little lower which is good in my books! Still need to watch it though. I need to start walking again, I've been a little lazy in that department.

So here it is! Can you believe my boobs actually look small! lol

Belly shot!
Jackson told me I had a fat butt today! Little @#$%!
So, I head back to the doc next Tuesday and I will post again! The count down is on!

I sCrEaM, yOu ScReAm, We AlL sCrEaM fOr IcE cReAm!

Who doesn't love ice cream? Well, we know Jackson does and it shows. He even drinks it out of the kids bowl, can't you see the ring!

I can't say I am the only guilty one in this house who wants Baskin Robins just about once a week, but it also seems to be good bribery for Jackson to eat ALL of his dinner!

So this is the result of a child eating his ice cream in his car seat with no supervision!

Jeff and I were enjoying ours while in the front seat and when we turned around to check on him this is what we saw, but at one point it was actually dripping off the tip of his nose!

I wish I could eat mine like that and get away with it!

Changed My Mind Part 2

When I say, "changed my mind!" This isn't really what I had in mind! I was more less talking about decorations, not a new couch, love seat and recliner. I wanted the recliner, but didn't ever think we would get new furniture until we were settled.

So the story goes, Jeff was at work on Monday and 2 new guys that are starting soon were talking about needing some furniture. Leave it up to Jeff to tell them about our super nice hand me downs from his mom. I have complained about our old couches for as long as I can remember and it was because they are so uncomfortable for a pregnant lady. Get it? So they come to look at them Monday night and I figured they wouldn't want them. So Jeff comes home yesterday and says, they are coming to pick them up tonight. What! What are we going to do for furniture? Well, we headed out and found some right away, did I mention we got a smokin deal!?

We ended up going straight to Levitz and these were the first ones we saw. They were all on sale and each piece was $277. dollars. We sold our old furniture for $300 hundred so we ended up paying $664.88 out of pocket. I would say that isn't to bad! Now we have more seating, but a smaller living room!

Here are some Pillows that I have picked up to bring in some color. I got these this weekend, but had no clue about them matching the couch perfectly! They are a little big, but I like them!
Close up!

Recliner! I am so excited about this purchase! I am going to be using this for my nursing chair.

This picture is of a lotus wall decoration that I picked up with the pillows. I got two of them, but not sure if I want to hang them yet. I don't see why I should when I am going to start packing up the house soon.

The pillows and wall decorations are from ZGALLERIE. I love this store and am so sad they closed the one in Fresno! They have such nice stuff and reasonable prices! So maybe I will do another post when we officially get settled and I have added some more colors to our life!