3 weeks 1 Day after "the accident" Layton is healing incredibly well, children are the most resilliant creatures on earth. He was crawling less than 5 days after breaking his collarbone and now only a bump remains.
Today is a snowy, blizzardy day in Eastern CO. Light fluffy snow + 30 mph wind = blizzard with zero visabilty.
This past weekend Evan and I took off for a shopping trip and night away in Denver. It was the first night Layton has ever spent away from both of us at the same time. We had so much fun! Christmas shopping is done, presents are wrapped, Christmas photos are taken, we had our first dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse (delicious, never-ending kabob), only called Grandma 5 times, and we all survived! The night away was good for Evan and I.
Christmas season is upon us! We are delaying putting up our tree since Layton is so curious. Plus he attacked the babysitter's tree yesterday pulling on branches and checking it all out. Our other decorations are up. During Christmas our major activities include sending cards, shopping, decorating and baking. This year we are thinking of a cookie sampler array instead of the normal candies, cookies, fudge, and cookies. Trying new cookie recipes will be adventerous.
Enjoy the bustling time of year as we all take time to count our blessings, enjoy gathering with friends and family as well as hold onto the true meaning of Christmas.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
1st Broken Bone
Well, as a parent who would dream their child's first broken bone would be before their 1st birthday? Yesterday was a tough day at the Hopkins' Household. Evan was walking down the two stairs from our dining room into the living room, stumbled, twisted his ankle, hit the wall, and dropped Layton. The little dude landed on his back, slightly rolled towards his left side and whail, cry and bawl - oh poor little guy. 30 minutes later he was still crying and we were sitting in the Doctor's office, 45 minutes later confirmation of the broken collar bone. Not much to do for a broken collar bone on a baby (or anyone else either really), he has a figure 8 brace (material tyed into a brace) for the next 10-14 days.
Day 1 Layton and Evan were both in tons of pain (me too but not as much as the boys). Every time Layton moved it hurt him and he cried. Every time Layton cried Evan was almost pushed over the edge too. However, we all managed to sleep most of the night!
Day 2 All are doing better, Layton does really good holding his arm still and not moving it. He has forgot a couple times and tried to reach for a toy or wanted to crawl.
Before we were parents several people shared "your child in pain is the worst, most painful ordeal you endure"; yep it has been tried and true for us. You would do anything to change places and endure the pain for your child.
Day 1 Layton and Evan were both in tons of pain (me too but not as much as the boys). Every time Layton moved it hurt him and he cried. Every time Layton cried Evan was almost pushed over the edge too. However, we all managed to sleep most of the night!
Day 2 All are doing better, Layton does really good holding his arm still and not moving it. He has forgot a couple times and tried to reach for a toy or wanted to crawl.
Before we were parents several people shared "your child in pain is the worst, most painful ordeal you endure"; yep it has been tried and true for us. You would do anything to change places and endure the pain for your child.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Fall Update
Fall is here! Fall Harvest (corn, milo and sunflowers) is in full swing and we have started a new chapter in our lives. We lost Tucker, our beloved black lab 10 days ago. Tucker was digagnosed with liver cancer and a week later he joined the angels in Heaven.
Tucker was an integral part of our family and it has been an adjustment to life withouth him. Parts of the house are much emptier where his bed, food bowls, and toys were; it's much quieter at night without his shuffling; we no longer rush home from town or farming to let him out, there is no wagging tail to greet us and all the small things we grew to appreciate in 7 years. Letting him go was one of the hardest things our marriage has endured thus far; but loving him brought so much joy.
We have shed many tears and a couple sleepless nights over the loss (Evan drove home 2 days early from Elk hunting to see him......).
Layton is doing good, he had a couple rough days with loosing Tucker too, but we are all getting stronger. Maybe after the first of the year we will be ready for a puppy....Layton does have a January birthday...hmmmm....something to ponder.
Tomorrow we go in for Layton's 9 month checkup and the 2nd dose of seasonal flu shot. He is the proud owner of 6 teeth, 4 on the bottom and 2 on the top! Layton is pulling up to everything and starting to cruise around the furniture; he is so much fun and a happy little dude.
Thanksgiving is almost here! Time to be Thankful and Joyful for all the blessing we have.
Tucker was an integral part of our family and it has been an adjustment to life withouth him. Parts of the house are much emptier where his bed, food bowls, and toys were; it's much quieter at night without his shuffling; we no longer rush home from town or farming to let him out, there is no wagging tail to greet us and all the small things we grew to appreciate in 7 years. Letting him go was one of the hardest things our marriage has endured thus far; but loving him brought so much joy.
We have shed many tears and a couple sleepless nights over the loss (Evan drove home 2 days early from Elk hunting to see him......).
Layton is doing good, he had a couple rough days with loosing Tucker too, but we are all getting stronger. Maybe after the first of the year we will be ready for a puppy....Layton does have a January birthday...hmmmm....something to ponder.
Tomorrow we go in for Layton's 9 month checkup and the 2nd dose of seasonal flu shot. He is the proud owner of 6 teeth, 4 on the bottom and 2 on the top! Layton is pulling up to everything and starting to cruise around the furniture; he is so much fun and a happy little dude.
Thanksgiving is almost here! Time to be Thankful and Joyful for all the blessing we have.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Fall
Fall is in the air! My favorite season. It's been a busy few weeks in the Hopkins' Household. The wheat is all drilled, we celebrated my Grandma Venda's 90th birthday, went back to a Stockton Tiger football game, and are enjoying the cooler temperatures.
Layton continues to grow, change, and amaze us! He is now pulling himself up to stand and crawls with such speed. He started a new daycare last week and really likes it. There is normally another little boy his age and two or three little girls to make over him. At the end of the month he will start back part-time to his regular babysitter.
A random thought to share; count your blessings each day. This past week really made me stop to think how lucky Evan and I are. We have a roof over our heads, food to eat, a healthy happy baby, loving family, jobs, and health insurance. Also on the blessings is the fact, 3 of my 4 Grandparents are still with us at age 88, 90, and almost 98; all are still living at home, functioning and enjoy to visit (*tear*)
Take Care! Enjoy the start of football season!
Layton continues to grow, change, and amaze us! He is now pulling himself up to stand and crawls with such speed. He started a new daycare last week and really likes it. There is normally another little boy his age and two or three little girls to make over him. At the end of the month he will start back part-time to his regular babysitter.
A random thought to share; count your blessings each day. This past week really made me stop to think how lucky Evan and I are. We have a roof over our heads, food to eat, a healthy happy baby, loving family, jobs, and health insurance. Also on the blessings is the fact, 3 of my 4 Grandparents are still with us at age 88, 90, and almost 98; all are still living at home, functioning and enjoy to visit (*tear*)
Take Care! Enjoy the start of football season!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Summer Catch-up
Another month (and a half) has flown by! We are having so much fun being parents and have enjoyed the summer.
Layton now weights 16 1/2 lbs (50th percentile) and is 24 inches tall (75th percentile); he only gained about 1 1/2 pounds between checkups but shot up 2 inches.
Layton's first two teeth are in (both on the bottom); he went to his first Rooks County Free Fair; and he is army crawling all over the place. He loves the outdoors and got to experience sitting in the green soft grass last weekend in Scott City; it was an experience.
Wheat drilling is just around the corner, the ground is ready to go but we could use one more rain. Fall is in the air, my favorite season!!
Take Care and more RCFF details to follow in the next post.
Layton now weights 16 1/2 lbs (50th percentile) and is 24 inches tall (75th percentile); he only gained about 1 1/2 pounds between checkups but shot up 2 inches.
Layton's first two teeth are in (both on the bottom); he went to his first Rooks County Free Fair; and he is army crawling all over the place. He loves the outdoors and got to experience sitting in the green soft grass last weekend in Scott City; it was an experience.
Wheat drilling is just around the corner, the ground is ready to go but we could use one more rain. Fall is in the air, my favorite season!!
Take Care and more RCFF details to follow in the next post.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Harvest 2009
Harvest 2009 was completed July 4th at
Harvest was average in some fields, below average in others, and one above average; the week went by with only 2 or 3 breakdowns and no major accidents. One combine required a new fuel line in which my Dad brought from Hoxie, another combine required an auger cylinder from
Before we started cutting Evan spent 4 days helping my parents harvest their wheat; it was the first time either of us was away from Layton (glad it was Evan first :) ).
Layton had his first night away from a parent, his first combine ride, first harvest and tonight his first cereal. He ate rice cereal like a pro, first bite down the hatch and then begging for more. He is so much fun!
We get back into a regular summer routine this week with swimming and softball. We won our game two weeks ago then took a week off for harvest, we are 2 -5 on the season.
Hope your summers are all going well!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Update
When I started blogging the promise was made to update more than once every three weeks; but playing with Layton, working, being a wife, taking care of the house really takes it's toll on computer time...
June 1 - 4 month well baby check up. Layton is still growing and is in the 50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height at 15 lbs, 24 3/4 inches. He is still sleeping through the night.
June 6 - first trip to the Lake house in Trenton Nebraska; the water was cold but we all had a great time getting away!
June 9 - 2nd round of shots. We all did better! Layton only cried and got really really really red mad on the second shot for about 2 minutes; Evan took him and all was right with the world again. Another plus the leg knots at the injection site didn't get as big or last as long.
Newest cute baby moves - rolling over (both ways); holding toes and rolling side to side; head shaking no no (not sure where he learned that); and just last night two top tooth buds are visable just under the surface! Our little boy is growing up so quickly; time flies. This week we also braved Mommy and me swim class. Layton loved the water and was already starting to kick! We might have a little fish on our hands!!
Over the next week to 10 days we will begin cutting wheat; Evan will make the trip back to my parent's to help just before that. It will be the first time one of us spends a night or two away from Layton. Photos of our first harvest with Baby Layton to come in the next few weeks.
Hope you are all having a great summer!
June 1 - 4 month well baby check up. Layton is still growing and is in the 50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height at 15 lbs, 24 3/4 inches. He is still sleeping through the night.
June 6 - first trip to the Lake house in Trenton Nebraska; the water was cold but we all had a great time getting away!
June 9 - 2nd round of shots. We all did better! Layton only cried and got really really really red mad on the second shot for about 2 minutes; Evan took him and all was right with the world again. Another plus the leg knots at the injection site didn't get as big or last as long.
Newest cute baby moves - rolling over (both ways); holding toes and rolling side to side; head shaking no no (not sure where he learned that); and just last night two top tooth buds are visable just under the surface! Our little boy is growing up so quickly; time flies. This week we also braved Mommy and me swim class. Layton loved the water and was already starting to kick! We might have a little fish on our hands!!
Over the next week to 10 days we will begin cutting wheat; Evan will make the trip back to my parent's to help just before that. It will be the first time one of us spends a night or two away from Layton. Photos of our first harvest with Baby Layton to come in the next few weeks.
Hope you are all having a great summer!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Busy Summer
Our first summer with Layton is slated to be a full one. It has become more important to Evan and I to be more active and help create fun memories for Layton; similar to the ones we both grew up with!
Our summer activities include:
1. Co-ed Softball
2. Mommy and Me swim class
3. Lake House weekends
4. Spending time with friends and family at summer outings
5. Farming
We enjoyed our second and third b-b-ques this weekend. Memorial Day weekend started us off with a kbob cookout in Greeley, CO at Evan's Uncle Larry's and Aunt Patti's. We had a nice time and enjoyed the screened in porch; free from bugs! Memorial Day weekend also included a shopping trip - yeah for Layton, he spent most of the day in the stroller with us going through stores and never once complained!! Evan and I even got away for 2 1/2 hours to go and see the new Star Trek!
Back to this weekend; Friday night was a b-b-que pork at Lobmeyer's with a ton of their family it was a nice time. Saturday night Ty and Randy hosted a party for Randy's birthday; another fun evening. Layton does so well when we stay our past his bedtime, we take his jammies and get him ready for bed and put him to sleep wherever we are. He is then ready for bed upon arriving home!
Have a great week and more summer updates and photos to come!
Our summer activities include:
1. Co-ed Softball
2. Mommy and Me swim class
3. Lake House weekends
4. Spending time with friends and family at summer outings
5. Farming
We enjoyed our second and third b-b-ques this weekend. Memorial Day weekend started us off with a kbob cookout in Greeley, CO at Evan's Uncle Larry's and Aunt Patti's. We had a nice time and enjoyed the screened in porch; free from bugs! Memorial Day weekend also included a shopping trip - yeah for Layton, he spent most of the day in the stroller with us going through stores and never once complained!! Evan and I even got away for 2 1/2 hours to go and see the new Star Trek!
Back to this weekend; Friday night was a b-b-que pork at Lobmeyer's with a ton of their family it was a nice time. Saturday night Ty and Randy hosted a party for Randy's birthday; another fun evening. Layton does so well when we stay our past his bedtime, we take his jammies and get him ready for bed and put him to sleep wherever we are. He is then ready for bed upon arriving home!
Have a great week and more summer updates and photos to come!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Where has the past month gone! Layton is growing and changing and is the most adorable boy in the county (all parents say that but really he is!) He rolled over a week ago, held his own bottle and is learning how to make "new" noises. One of his favorite games right now is to mimick the noise you just made, he listens, ponders about 30 seconds, then tries it out himself - and is very good!
It's about time for the next round of shots, he will be 4 months old Sunday! He is still sleeping through the night and teeth are surly on the horizon as much as he drools and chews; nursing is still going well, we may start him on ceral over the next few weeks..more stories and photos to come with that!
Hope you all had a nice Mother's Day - we celebrated the weekend in Woodston with my family and made it back to Towner Sunday evening to share dinner with Evan's mom. Layton is one lucky little boy getting to see both grandmas, great-grandma and Mom all in one day!
Mother's Day 2009 - we were back with my family in Woodston.
Grandsons
4 Generations of Poore's! Great Grandpa will be 98 this fall and Great Grandma Venda will be 90. We are so blessed.
4 Generations of Sullivan's, another blessing!
It's about time for the next round of shots, he will be 4 months old Sunday! He is still sleeping through the night and teeth are surly on the horizon as much as he drools and chews; nursing is still going well, we may start him on ceral over the next few weeks..more stories and photos to come with that!
Hope you all had a nice Mother's Day - we celebrated the weekend in Woodston with my family and made it back to Towner Sunday evening to share dinner with Evan's mom. Layton is one lucky little boy getting to see both grandmas, great-grandma and Mom all in one day!
Mother's Day 2009 - we were back with my family in Woodston.
Grandsons
4 Generations of Poore's! Great Grandpa will be 98 this fall and Great Grandma Venda will be 90. We are so blessed.
4 Generations of Sullivan's, another blessing!
Future Classmates Issac Splitter, Kinsley Williams, and Layton - 18 years from now, this photo may be shown at their graduation! We spend Saturday morning together at Kinsley's baby shower.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Catch-up
It has been a busy 10 days for us. Layton had his 2 month booster shots, going as well as can be expected. No major reactions, only 10 minutes of crying and little knots at injection site. Good thing we have another 2 months to gear up for the next round.
Last weekend we made our first overnight visit back to Woodston to see my parents and grandparents. Layton did so good! He slept through the night both Friday and Saturday (a new trend!!). Great-Grandpa Alvin and Great-Grandma Venda really enjoying having Layton as an overnight guest (us too), they loved holding him and watching him stretch, kick, grow and play. Grandpa Larry and Grandma BJ enjoyed showing Layton off at the Pheasants Forever Banquet (he even slept through the auction) and showing him around the farm on his first visit, even the dogs liked him. The trip was successful and went so much better than anticipated, Layton is a wonderful baby!
This weekend is fairly quiet. Today I spring cleaned house while Evan and Layton went to visit Grandma Cheri. This afternoon we folded the mountain of laundry, gave Layton a bath, and plan to spend the evening in together. We debated going out for dinner and having Grandma babysit, but it started raining....we might melt!! Tomorrow we have an Easter basket for Layton and will spend the day with Grandma Cheri.
Monday is back to the normal routine. Next week one evening we will go visit and take dinner to our friends Randy, Ty, and meet their little girl Kinsley she is a week old today. Layton's class now has 2 boys and 2 girls.
Have a Happy Easter!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April 1
We had our 2 month well baby check-up Monday, Layton now weighs 12 lbs 8 0z (75%) and is 22 3/4 inches tall (50%), our Dr was happy with his growth, personality, and overall well being. He is so full of personality and talkative (for a 9 1/2 week old).We are now working each night on additional tummy time to encourage arm use and pushing his chest off the floor. Layton is starting to sleep longer at night, we consistently go from 8 pm - 3:30 and a few nights he has stretched until 5:00 am! Yeah!!
This weekend we are embarking on our first overnight adventure with Layton. We are heading back to Woodston to visit Grandpa / Grandma and Great-Grandpa / Great-Grandma. It will be the first time since Day 2 Grandpa Larry has seen Layton, he is in for a surprise. Several weeks ago I began "The List" - all the items we would need / want / might need / might want for a weekend away, wow it keeps growing (plus we all know how the weather in KS will change 3-5 times in 1 day!). It might be easier to get Layton is own portable living quarter.
Hopefully we will get to see some friends this weekend at the Pheasants Forever banquet in Stockton, it will be Layton's first "big" outing since the baby shower in February.
More next week on how the first weekend away is and how portable crib sleeping is.
This weekend we are embarking on our first overnight adventure with Layton. We are heading back to Woodston to visit Grandpa / Grandma and Great-Grandpa / Great-Grandma. It will be the first time since Day 2 Grandpa Larry has seen Layton, he is in for a surprise. Several weeks ago I began "The List" - all the items we would need / want / might need / might want for a weekend away, wow it keeps growing (plus we all know how the weather in KS will change 3-5 times in 1 day!). It might be easier to get Layton is own portable living quarter.
Hopefully we will get to see some friends this weekend at the Pheasants Forever banquet in Stockton, it will be Layton's first "big" outing since the baby shower in February.
More next week on how the first weekend away is and how portable crib sleeping is.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Back to Work
Sigh...Maternity leave is over. Layton and I started our newest routine on Monday; daycare and work. So far so good! Our morning routine starts about 5:10 with a shower, blow dry, makeup, breakfast for Mom by 5:40 when Dad gets Layton up for breakfast (we are still nursing several times a day and pumping in between) and ready for the day. We spend about 15 minutes every morning as a family, which is my FAVORITE time of the day, Layton is all smiles, giggles, coos and cuteness; then he naps on the way to daycare.
Work has been wonderful, it is great to be back and catch up is going well (thank goodness for good back-ups). I love the challenges of the communications industry, sales, and marketing, everyday is something new. My very wise boss advised me to work half days Mon-Wed this week then full days Thurs - Fri - it was the very very best advice ever. The half days have allowed me to ramp back up to working, Layton getting used to the babysitter, and the babysitter getting used to us.
We have no major plans for the weekend, laundry and family time are the headlining events.
Have a great rest of the week!
Work has been wonderful, it is great to be back and catch up is going well (thank goodness for good back-ups). I love the challenges of the communications industry, sales, and marketing, everyday is something new. My very wise boss advised me to work half days Mon-Wed this week then full days Thurs - Fri - it was the very very best advice ever. The half days have allowed me to ramp back up to working, Layton getting used to the babysitter, and the babysitter getting used to us.
We have no major plans for the weekend, laundry and family time are the headlining events.
Have a great rest of the week!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Random Happiness
Greetings!
7 Lucky Things to be Happy about
1. Borrowed Baby Swing
2. Visits from our best college far away friends (Jenny/Michael & Darin/Megan)
3. Girl Scout Cookies
4. Nice Weather - Layton loves the outdoors
5. Getting thank you's all written
6. Returning to work next week (mixed emotions, excited but sad to leave Layton, we love our days together)
7. Big Toothless Grins and Smiles
7 Lucky Things to be Happy about
1. Borrowed Baby Swing
2. Visits from our best college far away friends (Jenny/Michael & Darin/Megan)
3. Girl Scout Cookies
4. Nice Weather - Layton loves the outdoors
5. Getting thank you's all written
6. Returning to work next week (mixed emotions, excited but sad to leave Layton, we love our days together)
7. Big Toothless Grins and Smiles
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Random Photos
Layton is growing so much! He has been such a joy in our lives, almost 6 weeks have gone by!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, March 2
Today was wonderful! It was a beautiful day out, sunny 68 degrees and no wind. Layton and I took a walk and it was nice to be out of the house in the fresh air. The rest of the day we cleaned out clothes closets putting away maternity clothes, sorting out others for Saks on Broadway (Several empty hangers now need to be filled.....), procrastinated writing thank yous (after the flu last week it is hard to motivate), checked email, updated our blog, and played (on the tummy turtle, reading, shaking rattles, kicking, giggling, the normal 5 week old play). It was a busy maternity leave Monday, only one more to go before I start back to work.
I am gearing up to go back to work, excited, hestitant, and anxious as I love Layton and my job. Finding the balance of family and work will be the next career challenge to face. We have a wonderful sitter lined up, Layton will be with her and her almost 2 year old, we went over there last week to visit and all should go well. The team I work for is very family oriented.
This past weekend Evan's Uncle Larry and Aunt Patty visited from Greeley and we sold the rest of Grandma's household stuff at a neighboring auction. It was hard work to get everything boxed up, loaded and delivered, thank goodness for family and 3 high schoolers. The auction went well and Evan came home with some new farm machinery.
This weekend my best friend from college Jenny is coming for a visit. She is the last round of 3 weeks of visitors. It has been so nice to see our very best friends (Darin and Megan came for the shower two weekends ago) in the past month since Layton was born.
I am gearing up to go back to work, excited, hestitant, and anxious as I love Layton and my job. Finding the balance of family and work will be the next career challenge to face. We have a wonderful sitter lined up, Layton will be with her and her almost 2 year old, we went over there last week to visit and all should go well. The team I work for is very family oriented.
This past weekend Evan's Uncle Larry and Aunt Patty visited from Greeley and we sold the rest of Grandma's household stuff at a neighboring auction. It was hard work to get everything boxed up, loaded and delivered, thank goodness for family and 3 high schoolers. The auction went well and Evan came home with some new farm machinery.
This weekend my best friend from college Jenny is coming for a visit. She is the last round of 3 weeks of visitors. It has been so nice to see our very best friends (Darin and Megan came for the shower two weekends ago) in the past month since Layton was born.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Life Change
Layton has brought so much change to our lives, all for the best! He has been wonderful, exciting, the best thing in the world. We are now learning to appreciate the simple pleasures, a 20 minute nap, sweet smiles both awake and sleeping, getting drive through and eating at the park (or in line for the automatic car wash) just to avoid a germy crowd, bath time, taking a drive to the lake just because, snuggly little boy at 2 am, 5 minutes of uninterrupted conversation together, letting the phone ring because it's feeding time, diaper change time, or fussy time, reading nursery rhymes/ simple books every day, take out dinner on Friday nights from Aunt Christy during her weekly visit, waking up 3 -3.5 hours into the night thinking it's time to feed again but just hearing light snoring from the nursery, and Grandma coming over several times a week to hold and spoil Layton to give us a little down time. A new baby has been so energizing (crazy I know), refreshing, and wonderful for us.
5 years ago we were asked several times around our wedding (and since) how soon we planned to have kids "5 years" was always our standard answer, and it was 4 years and 7 months - before Layton arrived. It was the right amount of time for Evan and I - we appreciate each other so much and had time to enjoy our marriage and each other as "just us" before expanding our family. We are so blessed and could not ask for more at this point.
5 years ago we were asked several times around our wedding (and since) how soon we planned to have kids "5 years" was always our standard answer, and it was 4 years and 7 months - before Layton arrived. It was the right amount of time for Evan and I - we appreciate each other so much and had time to enjoy our marriage and each other as "just us" before expanding our family. We are so blessed and could not ask for more at this point.
Monday, February 2, 2009
1 week old!
Noteworthy changes
1. Almost outgrowing newborn size clothes, toes are touching the end!
2. Gaining more of an appetite, takes twice as long to eat as 6 days ago.
3. Getting more aware of surroundings.
4. Sleeping 3 hour stretches most nights.
5. Eyes are brown
6. Loves our dog Tucker, kisses and all.
7. Red spots disappearing
Noteworthy changes
1. Almost outgrowing newborn size clothes, toes are touching the end!
2. Gaining more of an appetite, takes twice as long to eat as 6 days ago.
3. Getting more aware of surroundings.
4. Sleeping 3 hour stretches most nights.
5. Eyes are brown
6. Loves our dog Tucker, kisses and all.
7. Red spots disappearing
Layton James Arrived!
Greetings! Layton James Hopkins finally made his appearance Friday, January 23rd at 10:19 am. He weighted 7 lbs 15 oz and was 21 1/2 inches.
The story of his arrival was a journey, much like our entire pregnancy. We first started having contractions Tuesday night (sleepless night #1), but only every 10 minutes or so; Wednesday night the contractions went to every 5 minutes and we headed to the hospital. We were admitted about 7:30 pm Wednesday night (sleepless night #2) and the plot thickens. Thursday morning not much had changed and the Dr's decided at 9:50 am to break my water, after walking the halls most of the day, having contractions, and only getting clear liquids not much was happening. Thursday night (almost sleepliess night #3) 7:30 pm I broke down and asked for pain meds via IV - heavenly relief!! The medication had to be pushed about every 30 min though. Around 10pm the CRNA was on-site for an emergency c section and I recieved an epidural, talk about relief!! The next 3-4 hours passed with no action noticed as we were sleeping, first time in 3 nights. Bless Evan's heart for 2 limited sleep nights in the hospital recliner, he is such a trooper. Around 4 am we tried pushing as the pain was increasing, after 2 hours I was begging for the baby to be sucked out or use forceps anything to help - we were spent, emotionally and physically. The decision was made to transfer me to Scott City for an emergency C-Section as their CRNA on staff could perform a spinal. Thus we set off on our first ever ambulance ride, Cori our driver, Evan, Dr Liu and Tonya the nurse; Cori humored me and we ran lights and sirens the entire 45 miles and even got a police escort in Scott City. After what seemed forever, we (Evan and I) plus the OR team, 3 Drs, and my best friend at the time the CRNA, made it to the operating room for the spinal and arrival of our son. The best news in 38 hours, "get ready he's about to come out" then his cry...it brought tears to my eyes, our son was finally here! We were all safe and sound. Layton was such a strong baby, through the entire labor, pain meds, and everything he never showed signs of distress.
It was a journey but so well worth it. Evan has been the world's best husband and father, he went through so much with me and we are so much closer now. The meanest thing I said to him the entire time was "get over your scrubs being too small and deal with it".
After three 3 days in the hospital, our families and best friends visiting we got to come home. We are learning more and more each day. Layton has his ups and crankies and sleeps fairly well at night all things considered. He has been quite an eater and came out sucking on the nurses finger even. Evan has been amazing with Baby Layton and housework, we are at a 50 / 50 split on the diaper and dressing duties I think.
We are thankful for God, each other, our families, our guardian angels, wonderful medical staff both in Tribune and Scott City, and our son Layton James. We are very blessed.
The story of his arrival was a journey, much like our entire pregnancy. We first started having contractions Tuesday night (sleepless night #1), but only every 10 minutes or so; Wednesday night the contractions went to every 5 minutes and we headed to the hospital. We were admitted about 7:30 pm Wednesday night (sleepless night #2) and the plot thickens. Thursday morning not much had changed and the Dr's decided at 9:50 am to break my water, after walking the halls most of the day, having contractions, and only getting clear liquids not much was happening. Thursday night (almost sleepliess night #3) 7:30 pm I broke down and asked for pain meds via IV - heavenly relief!! The medication had to be pushed about every 30 min though. Around 10pm the CRNA was on-site for an emergency c section and I recieved an epidural, talk about relief!! The next 3-4 hours passed with no action noticed as we were sleeping, first time in 3 nights. Bless Evan's heart for 2 limited sleep nights in the hospital recliner, he is such a trooper. Around 4 am we tried pushing as the pain was increasing, after 2 hours I was begging for the baby to be sucked out or use forceps anything to help - we were spent, emotionally and physically. The decision was made to transfer me to Scott City for an emergency C-Section as their CRNA on staff could perform a spinal. Thus we set off on our first ever ambulance ride, Cori our driver, Evan, Dr Liu and Tonya the nurse; Cori humored me and we ran lights and sirens the entire 45 miles and even got a police escort in Scott City. After what seemed forever, we (Evan and I) plus the OR team, 3 Drs, and my best friend at the time the CRNA, made it to the operating room for the spinal and arrival of our son. The best news in 38 hours, "get ready he's about to come out" then his cry...it brought tears to my eyes, our son was finally here! We were all safe and sound. Layton was such a strong baby, through the entire labor, pain meds, and everything he never showed signs of distress.
It was a journey but so well worth it. Evan has been the world's best husband and father, he went through so much with me and we are so much closer now. The meanest thing I said to him the entire time was "get over your scrubs being too small and deal with it".
After three 3 days in the hospital, our families and best friends visiting we got to come home. We are learning more and more each day. Layton has his ups and crankies and sleeps fairly well at night all things considered. He has been quite an eater and came out sucking on the nurses finger even. Evan has been amazing with Baby Layton and housework, we are at a 50 / 50 split on the diaper and dressing duties I think.
We are thankful for God, each other, our families, our guardian angels, wonderful medical staff both in Tribune and Scott City, and our son Layton James. We are very blessed.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
New Year's Resolution - update our blog more often!
Happy 2009! The year has started out very quiet and relaxing we are still awaiting the happy and healthy arrival of "Peanut" our little bundle of joy, we are getting very anxious to meet him. We still have a week or two until the "official" due date though. We did install the car seat yesterday, perhaps that will prompt him...
Christmas was nice but very different for us this year. For the first time in 28 (27 living years) I missed Christmas with my family and Christmas Eve festivities at Grandma and Grandpa Poore's. The week was very hard on me since we didn't see any of my family. We recived lots of phone calls and one very memorable "Christmas Caroling" voicemail from the St. Louis and Kansas City family, it was a hoot. One part I missed the most was my nephews and cousins opening gifts, the younger kids are so fun to watch. Evan's family was wonderful, we all went to Christmas Eve services together and had a nice dinner Christmas Day.
Happy New Year to you and yours - may 2009 bring much joy, happiness, and prosperity.
Happy 2009! The year has started out very quiet and relaxing we are still awaiting the happy and healthy arrival of "Peanut" our little bundle of joy, we are getting very anxious to meet him. We still have a week or two until the "official" due date though. We did install the car seat yesterday, perhaps that will prompt him...
Christmas was nice but very different for us this year. For the first time in 28 (27 living years) I missed Christmas with my family and Christmas Eve festivities at Grandma and Grandpa Poore's. The week was very hard on me since we didn't see any of my family. We recived lots of phone calls and one very memorable "Christmas Caroling" voicemail from the St. Louis and Kansas City family, it was a hoot. One part I missed the most was my nephews and cousins opening gifts, the younger kids are so fun to watch. Evan's family was wonderful, we all went to Christmas Eve services together and had a nice dinner Christmas Day.
Happy New Year to you and yours - may 2009 bring much joy, happiness, and prosperity.
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