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

I am being induced!

So I had my dr. appointment today. Karsten and I got there a little before 10:30, checked in, waited, and then got called back to do the non-stress test. They wrapped a monitor around me that monitored Kaydon's heartbeat and then another one that monitored any contractions I may have had. I was supposed to push a button every time I felt him move. That went on for about 45 minutes or more! Then I went to have an ultrasound...found out Kaydon is about 8 lbs! I told them he'd be big! Then I went in for my checkup...The first thing she said was, well this baby is on the big side. I was like YEP HELLO DUH. So she said we had two options, to wait it out (I said NO) or to induce (I said SIGN ME UP). She then checked me and I still had not dilated one bit. So I will be going in Thursday night at 7pm to have something put in my cervix to help it start to thin out and dilate. Then Friday morning the doc will come in to start the pitocin. So sometime Friday I will have this baby! WOOHOO. I'm so stinkin excited now! The "wonder" is gone and I can now look forward to the next phase. Now, he may come before then still...but I'm thinking he won't with the way things have been going.

Anywho...I'll be at Seton Northwest, 2nd floor in labor and delivery. Will let ya'll know when the little toot arrives!!

Due day has come and gone...

...and I am still pregnant! This little toot, I swear, he must really like it in the belly! But there is SO MUCH MORE to offer him on the outside :-) I know change is hard...but come on little dude...so many people are ready to meet you!

I have a doctor appointment in the morning at 10:30. I'll have a checkup, ultrasound and a non-stress test. We'll see what everything comes up with.

Will keep everyone updated!