WOW...been busy

Well it's been 2 weeks since I've "blogged"...I have been SLAMMED at work and then of course at home.

Being back at work has been nice. I've been busy so my days go by really fast (for the most part). Although at times I really wish I could just stay home with my little man! Maybe some day but right now we are so blessed to be able to have my dad watch him. My dad is having a blast with Kaydon...it's so sweet.

You know...I find myself looking at Kaydon in disbelief...that this little guy is my son. WHOA. He is a blessing. He's the best gift I've ever received and I am so thankful to God for giving him to me and Karsten. I look at Kaydon and just want to cry...tear of joy of course. I can't remember life before him and I can't imagine life without him.

I look at him and see how fast he's grown...I can't believe it! They DO grow so fast! I love him more and more each day. And you know what...I love Karsten more and more each day. Seeing how Kaydon has changed Karsten is amazing. Karsten has always been a big teddy bear...but he just melts when he's with Kaydon, he's an awesome daddy. It's so sweet...I'm falling in love with him all over again...more than ever!

Kaydon will be 2 months old on wednesday...and we have his 2 month old well check...which includes shots :-( I hope I can handle it and not cry!

Back to work

WOW...time flies by fast when you are having fun!

So I am back at work today and it's actually been great. The day has gone by fast so I haven't had time to sit and worry or wonder if Kaydon is being on his best behavior for his Poppy! Haha. I am so blessed to have my dad watch him for me. I don't know what I'd do without him! But he does know that if it ever gets to be too much that he doesn't have to continue to help out...I'm sure I could find someone else to watch him...that I trust! But I look forward to seeing Kaydon and my dad have a very close relationship because of this.

Kaydon was dedicated this past weekend. It was a great moment. We had tons of family there to witness and who were there to stand in agreement with us and help us be accountable in raising Kaydon up in the ways of God...so that when he grows older he will not part from it! I absolutely love family!

Kaydon is growing tons! He smiled at Karsten a few times yesterday and we got them on camera. He smiled at me this morning a few times too. He is just the cutest! Continue to check out my picasa for updated pics!

Like a weed

Kaydon seems to be growing like a weed. Looking at pictures from when he was born and then just a little over three weeks later...he's grown so much!

Sleeping at night is getting better...but usually when I have a good night...it's followed by a not so good night. We'll figure it out soon...I hope! HA. He is very alert...he's been pretty alert since he was born but now he's actually focusing in on you when you look at him and talk to him. He lifts his head and holds it up all the time. Strong little boy! He absolutely LOVES to stretch...and when he stretches he grunts and makes crazy noises...too cute. He's a very loud eater...I don't think I'd ever be able to feed him in church or in a quiet place...all eyes would be on us! HA. He chows down like he's never eaten before...still a porker!

Anywho...nothing else new at this point...he's just a great little man...we are so blessed.

He's a porker!!

So...Friday was Kaydon's 2 week dr. appointment. You will not believe how much my little man weighs! So he was born at 7lbs. 3oz...left the hospital weighing 6lbs. 13oz...then when we went to the doc last week he weighed the same (6...13...)...well he now weighs 8lbs. 8oz!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT...after just 2 weeks of being born - he has gained almost 24 oz! The doctor said "well I guess I don't need to ask if he's eating well!" He definitely eats well that is for sure! I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up with him but I will definitely try! Supplementation might have to happen after a while! HA.



Anywho...here's a picture of my little porker...the first time in the swing...

Almost 2 weeks old!

So tomorrow, Kaydon will be 2 weeks old!! I can't believe how fast the past few weeks have gone. He's changed so much. His cheeks are chubbier...he's starting to smile. He's a porker that's for sure! I love him so much! Things have been great. I'm getting used to not sleeping long hours during the night. It's getting better!


I don't know what else to say at this point! Keep checking my picasa album for recent pictures!!

So far...so good!

It's day 6 since Kaydon's arrival and I couldn't be happier. He's such a calm and sweet baby! Eat, sleep, poop...that's about it! The only time he gets fussy is when he's hungry...needs a diaper change...or is disturbed while he's in deep sleep :-) We've made several trips out of the house and he does great in the car seat and car.

Last night was by far the best night since being home...and I know it will continue to get better! I actually got sleep last night! We are all adjusting and it's been a wonderful experience.

Karsten has been a great daddy. He's there to help whenever and wherever. He hates putting Kaydon down after he falls asleep on his chest. So most of the day is spent with Kaydon on daddy's chest. It's the sweetest thing. I knew he'd make a great dad. He's just in awe of this little miracle that God blessed us with. We are both in awe.

Anywho! There's an update :-)

Kaydon Elijah Vieregge - 3/6/09

Well..he's here!

We went into the hospital Thursday night at 7pm. Had the cervadil put in to help me dilate and thin out..but then an hour or so later around 11:15 my water broke! So they had to take the cervadil out. Contractions were a booger. OUCHIE!! I ended up having a really bad one and threw up after it (nice right). So the nurse came in and asked me why I waiting on pain meds (they knew I wanted the epi). I was like...um...no one has said anything about them but I'll take them now...hello! So she checked to see what I was dilated to and I was at 3cm, enough for the epi! So around 3am I got the epidural and was in HEAVEN! I woke up Friday morning and they checked me, was at 5cm...They ended up still giving me pitocin around 8 or 9am Friday morning to make the contractions get closer together. I reached 10cm by 11am or so on Friday morning....and had to wait a bit for the baby to move down farther. I started pushing at 1:30 and had Kaydon at 2:26!!

The delivery was amazing, painless, and easy. I was up walking friday night...after the numbness went away...it has all been great.

Kaydon was born at 2:26pm on Friday 3/6/09

He was 7lbs 3oz and 20 1/2 inches long.

He's beautiful and perfect in every way. We are so blessed.

Now we are just getting used to life with a baby...the first night at home was rough, not getting sleep and all...but hopefully tonight will be just a bit better! I am optimistic :-)

Check out some pics from his birthday and the few days we stayed in the hospital after.

http://picasaweb.google.com/CareeseV/KaydonSBirthHospitalStay?feat=directlink