One Month Old

I realize this post is a little late! Life is busy with a little nugget:) This post is dedicated to my sweet mother in law, who I am SURE is missing my little dude like crazy. She made us this beautiful white blanket that we are using to take pictures on every month to show how much he is growing. ONE WEEK OLD. Eli the Elephant and Dylan meeting for the first time. Didn't go well:) ONE MONTH OLD. Eli and Dylan are practically BFF's:) He is growing so much:) I just love this little man. Here are a couple more pictures from his 4 week "photo shoot".

His eyes are getting to be so blue:) And his hair is still getting lighter. I LOVE THIS KID!!

So, here ya go Grandma Walker. Dylan is excited to see you again in THREE WEEKS!

Fresh and New. Dylan's Professional Delivery Pictures

Many of you know my girlfriend Jessica (Rands) Kettle from back in the day:) She is an INCREDIBLE photographer and raced down when I called her and told her I was in labor. She stayed in the room the entire time and took some timeless/amazing pictures. I am SOOO glad she was there. I don't remember much from my labor/delievery, so having these pictures means the world to me. She caught some amazing detail and incredible shots. I LOVE THEM! There are 317 pictures... no worries...I just posted a few:) THANKS JESS. I love you and honestly these pictures mean the world to me:)

Here is Dylan's delivery, in Pictures.

The epidural is in. Life can go on again:)

Brian was the best coach. I am SUCH a lucky girl.

I love that I am ripping his shirt off:) It got a little intense from time to time. (I was pushing)

Cheerleading squad.

Don't you love the toe curl?

In case your wondering, I HATED the mask. HATED HATED HATED.

My parents are amazing. It was so incredible to share this with them. There wasn't a dry eye in the place:)

Truely a miracle:) We love this little guy SOOO much:)

I love this picture. So alert and so beautiful!

My dad went out and got me a sandwhich from Gandolfos. It tasted like pure heaven:)

I am IN LOVE with this picture. Isn't he yummy?? 2 hours old and SOOO perfect!

Our first family picture:)

Don't you love all that hair??

Thanks auntie Jess. These pictures mean the world to me. If ANYONE has the opportunity to have someone (or jess:) photograph their birth...I HIGHLY recommend it. I may look like a truck ran me over...but I LOVE how fresh and new these pictures are.

2 Weeks Old

My sweet baby boy is 2 weeks old! I can't believe I have been a mother for 2 weeks! We sure love this little guy and are so excited to watch him grow. We go to the doctor on Friday for his 2 week visit. Don't you love this little face!???!!

Dylan Edward Walker

Sorry this has taken so long. We have had NOTHING but computer/camera issues for days. If you only knew how tricky I have had to be to get this post up. CRAZY!

Dear Dylan,
This is your story.
Wednesday Feb 23-
I thought my water had broken. I will leave the details to a memory, but trust me dude...I was not the only one that thought the fish was outta water. The doctor had stripped my membranes that morning, and while I was at work....the dam broke:)
Hospital Attempt #1

Don't I look SOOO happy:)??? I had three nurses throughout the night tell me that my water had broken, I was in labor and they were admitting me. I had also been told by the same three nurses that nevermind the tests showed that the water was still in tact. It was stressful. Those silly nurses were stressing me out.

Here is a picture of the hospital gowns that make you feel more naked than actually being naked.

This was after they told me we were staying and you were on your way. (Liars)
I went home feeling embarassed, stressed, tired and confused. I understand that many people have "false" labor...but honestly Dylan...you even fooled the nurses into thinking you were coming. Tricky litte fella:)

Monday Feb 28-
Hospital Attempt #2
Again...the dam broke (And don't be thinking I wet my pants. TRUST ME, I know the difference). BUT this time, I was having a hard time getting you to move. I hadn't felt you in about 15 hours and I was getting stressed. The doctor again told us to go in, and sure enough you were fine. I was still only dilated to a 1...but my cervix was prolapsed and putting me in ALOT of pain. So the lovely nurses gave me some morphine and loratab and we went home.

And so your story begins.
Tuesday March 1-
Hospital attempt #3
I had contractions starting at 3:00am. First it was every 15 minutes. Then every 10. Then 8 minutes apart. Then 5 and I was HURTING and then by 6:00pm (15 hours later) they were every 2-4 and we packed up and headed to the hospital, again.
I still was only a 1 but the contractions were so strong that the nurses kept me there for 6 hours just to make sure.
We were sent home at 1:00am. Tired and discouraged, we headed to Grandma's to sleep. By this time, I had been in "Active" labor for 22 hours.

Wednesday March 2- THE BIG DAY!
We had a doctors appt in the morning, and I was going to kick the doctors teeth in if I hadn't progressed. I was still having contractions and from the parking lot of the doctors office to the room I had 6 contractions in 10 minutes...and I was in tears. The doctor checked me and said...
"Congratulations, you are dilated to a 5. Head over to Labor and Delivery!!"
We stopped by Roxberry Smoothie on our way to the hospital...and I pounded down that smoothie. I knew it would be my last meal for a while.

Trust me. I know how good I look. I am only including this picture for your sake. This was before the epidural:)
I wanted to go as long as I could without the major drugs....When I got to a six and the nurse suggested it...I took it. I was so tired from having contractions for so long and I was begining to loose energy and strength.
I got the epidural around noon and was so happy. I wanted a lower dose so I could still feel the pressure...but not the pain. It was marvelous.
At about 4:00pm the doctor came and broke my water and said I was a 7. He wanted me to get to a 10 and then "rest and decend"...basically meaning I let my body take over for an hour, while at a 10 to let you ease slowly into the actual process.
At 5:45pm I began pushing.
Your arrival was SUCH a big deal, that half the town was in the room.
Daddy, Grandpa and Grandma Davis, Katie, Carly and Jessica Kettle. It started off as a small gathering, and quickly grew. Landon and MaLese couldn't make it because of their kids, and I wasn't planning on the large gathering, so they couldn't make plans.
Jessica took some AMAZING pictures and we will post those soon.
Being the open person that I am, I really didn't care who was there. PLUS my eyes were squeezed shut for two hours anyway. I did shut everyone up, once. I needed to focus:)
I was so focused that I didn't even know the doctor was in the room. I was also so focused that I didn't know how close you were....I really wanted to watch on the mirrors but I tuned EVERYONE but your dad out, and had no idea that you were well on your way.

After 41 hours...my life was changed forever.I gave three big pushes and POP! here you are.
I am so glad that everyone was able to be there and witness such a miracle. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. I will never forget the feeling I got as I looked over to see your daddy picking you up for the first time. Amazing. You were beautiful.
I don't have any pictures from the labor room...because Jessica has them all...and we ALL know she took some incredible pictures. I can't wait to see them.

Dylan Edward Walker
March 2, 2011 @ 7:48pm
7lbs 5oz and 20 inches long.

Here a couple of random pictures from the past couple of days.

You LOVE your guppy blanket from Aunty Jess. The little fish are my favorite:)

This is a personal favorite. Two of my girl friends from work made you this "angel" onesie. It is DARLING! I love the wings:)

This is our first family picture. This was taken right before we left the hospital.

Dylan's first car ride.

You have SOO much dark blonde hair. We all love your pocket mullet in the back. SOOO cute!

Grandma and Grandpa Walker have been here for the past few days. Grandma Walker gave you your first bath...at home. You did really well....just a few shrieks and shrills....soon you will love to be naked. Baths are the best:)

This is your first girlfriend, Amelia. Isn't she beautiful. She was born exactally two weeks before you, and she is quite the fox. Her mom Ali and are really good friends...and even took pictures of our bellies together, for your wedding album. Your welcome:)

We have had WAY too much fun with you. Daddy has decided that I am the lunch wagon and he is the mule....I am constantly feeding you and he is my pack mule:) and FINALLY tonight you peed on daddy while he was changing you. Classic. I laughed so hard!

Well little buddy...we are so in love with you and can't wait to watch you grow. You are quite the chill little fella and only fuss when we change your wee little bum. You are so tiny and now that you are getting the hang of eating...we can't wait to fatten you up.

We love you and welcome to our family. Sometimes daddy and I just STARE at you and giggle at your many faces. So far our favorites are your "ET face"( You stretch your neck up and wrinkle your forehead) and your "baby bugs" face (you make this while sucking on your binki. It totally looks like you have bunny teeth:)

Thanks for making me a mommy. I love you SOOO much!

Love,

The lunch wagon and the mule. :)

A letter for Guppy.

Family Picture. 37 weeks (Valentines Day 2011)
Dear Guppy,
First of all, I promise someday you'll have a real name. I have a feeling we are going to break your cousin Koda's heart when we tell her that's not your real name. She sure loves you:) and loves going into your room and checking out all your cool toys and clothes. "Tuppy's Shews...Tuppy's sox's, Tuppy's bed". She talks to you in my belly alot:)

Here we are in the final stretch. Less than two weeks til your due date, and offically three weeks from today is my induction date. Let's not go that long. Mommy and Daddy can't WAIT to meet you, and Mommy wants to lay on her tummy:) You are due ANYTIME now. Two weeks ago our doctor told us that you were 80% effaced and starting to dilate:) GO LITTLE BUDDY!! However, nothing changed at last weeks appt...so lets make some changes for wednesday. Wanna go running? HOWEVER, at last weeks appt we started noticing that Mommy is losing weight. Good job little dude. Only 2 pounds...but 2 pounds IS 2 pounds. My body is TOTALLY preparing for you to come. I feel bikini weather coming on shortly:) (YA RIGHT!!! Nasty. Nasty. Nasty.)

The doctor has been ever so impressed with our blood pressure thoughout the whole pregnancy. We are LOW LOW LOW. We already make a good team:) I haven't had any swelling yet and my belly button hasn't poped. ALL GOOD THINGS my little friend. Keep it up. :) However, mommy tested postive for Group B Strep...bummer. No worries, we'll get some good hearty antibiotics in mommy before you are born and you should be JUST fine.

I am still craving mexican food with you. Nothing makes me happier than cheese these days. I also love fruit. Daddy let me buy some costco mango's the other day. OH MY GOODNESS. Talk about sweet nectar from heaven. You are LOVING them:) Also this week we have welcomed small amounts of easter candy into our lives. SPLENDID!! Small amounts only. We don't want mommy to get too much more chubby:)

Daddy got a new job and started last week. He is LOVING it and we are loving the hours. He is now working in Alpine and is 5 minutes away from us:) He works with your uncle Landon and the two of them have way too much fun:) Daddy is back to 9-5 and we COULDN'T be more excited for the opportunity he has to work with this great company. What a HUGE blessing:)

Your room is ALMOST ready for your big arrival. Daddy and Grandpa are working on your hutch as we speak. I am DYING to get this little number in your room. Then it will be complete:) Your bed is made and ready for you, and the diaper genie is all set up for all your fantastic blow-outs. Yeah. Once we get the hutch in there, we'll post pictures for the world to see:)

Well little buddy we can't wait to meet you and hope you enjoy your last days in womb-land. Good luck little buddy. Just remember, we are in this together. Let's not pull any funny busniess on your way out. Come when your ready, but make it snappy. Tuck and roll baby. Tuck and Roll.
We love you.
Mommy and Daddy

Ground Hog Bash 2011

HAPPY GROUNDHOG's DAY!!!
As you may all remember...we (Brian) are big believers in this simply forgotten holiday. Brian and his sisters are FIRM believers in the magic of the groundhog:)
This year we had a groundhog prediction party. Basically people came "wearing" their prediction. Will it be 6 more weeks of winter...(ugly sweaters, snow gear) or an early spring (summer clothes).
We had a chili cookoff, and of course...groundhog cake.



Here are the winter predictors...warm wooley hats, sweaters, long sleeves...

Here are the summer predictors...coconut bras, shorts, mumu's, sunglasses, short sleeves...

I know what your thinking....Nice Coconuts. Thanks, they are real:) I got them in Hawaii.

Brian is a secret member of the "inner circle" and that is why he gets the privilage of wearing a top hat and suit.....
Along with running the show, he also gives us a history lesson on groundhogs and a special unknown facts.

We had a little contest....and strongly believe that Katie and Cory won the contest for costumes. They came a little late and missed the group shot...but they deserved a picture all on their own.
Katie and I had the same idea and both wore our coconut bras....she also topped her outfit off with a bikini bottom:) Cory wore a LOVELY wet suit:) he may have been the warmest spring predictor there:)

We ended the night with full belly's and the movie Groundhogs day. (Of course).

THE best part is....today, Phil (our groundhog friend) says that it will be an EARLY SPRING!! HOORAY!!!

Happy Groundhogs Day.

One small step for Woman, One GIANT leap for Pregnant Woman

I painted my own toe-nails!!!

That's right ladies....at almost 35 weeks...

I was able to somehow bend over and paint my little piggy's.

There is nothing better than freshly painted pigs.

I look at it this way, if I go into Labor (before I get a pedicure)...the doctor will have SOMETHING pretty to look at. I am always thinking of others:)

I was so excited...I left Brian a note to wake me up when he got home. I made him turn on the light...and check out my masterpieces. He was so proud.

Heading South. . . .

This is me and the womb nugget 2 weeks ago, at 31 weeks.

I am OFFICALLY 33 weeks...and counting down:)

Yesterday morning, I woke up and noticed that my little pal has dropped south:) He has decided to make his decent into the lower region of my body, and therefore...HE IS OUT OF MY RIBS!!! Hooray! I can breathe and the heart burn is almost gone....however, I visit the ladies room about 3 times an hour now. It is so crazy to see my belly now. It is SOO much lower than it has been, and I am headed straight out. I have decided that come 38 weeks....I am getting him out:) I am going to try every wives tale in the book.

Ready for the plan?

Run to the gym, while eating a spicy burrito, one foot on the crub and one foot on the street. THEN, I am going to jump on the tramp, while drinking that nasty oil everyone talks about. THEN I am going to enjoy a nice long food massage and then guess what I am going to be doing that evening...making sweet ______. (fill in the blank)

For all you dirty minded people out there...the answer is making sweet treats for my neighbors! ;)

I am still working my little tail off...but luckily it helps the time go fast. I am hoping to work up until the day I am standing on a ladder at work and my water breaks. How classic would that be:) Hehehehe....a girl can dream.

Currently, the little womb nugget is quite busy and LOVES to show off for Brian. I love how whenever Brian comes home from work, the little dude goes CRAZY showing off his latest and greatest tricks for his daddy. These two are going to be the best of buddies. I LOVE that Brian talks to him and enjoys feeling him move and kick. He is seriously adorable with my belly and I can't wait for these two boys of mine to meet:)

Let the count down begin.

If you have any tips on how to speed up the cooking time on my little womb nugget...let me know. Come 38 & 39 weeks...i'll try any and everything:) I am SOOO excited to meet him:)

Family Picture 2010

I know this is a little late:) But here is our updated family picture, as of December! This was a last minute, quick thinking shot that Katie's bro in law took for us, and I think it turned out pretty great. Sorry you can't see my little man, but those pictures are coming. I need to have a "dang I look SEXY" day before I can post any pictures:) I only have 8 weeks left!! YAHOO!!! He's a mover and a shaker and I can't wait to finally meet him!

Sorry for the lack of pictures, but my trusty camera finally has hit the dust. Poor little guy.

Alive.

Holy Moly. It has been way to dang long since I have posted. Normally I wouldn't bore you with my lame excuses....but this time, they are far from lame. Ready?
5.Work. Need I say more? I manage a RETAIL store. I live there durning the holidays. Live there. Luckily, 98.5% of the time, I love my job. I LOVE my girls I work with...and love the customers...MOST of the time. :)
4. Busy. I swear I am NEVER home. Just ask my family. I live in my car. I am just a wanted woman, I guess.
3. Sleep. Or lack there of. I haven't been sleeping all that great at night, due to LOVELY lower back spasms. Honestly, they are a gem. I thought I was having a kidney stone...just at night....for weeks. Now the doctor has found I have spasms that are keeping me up. I have been really hesitant to take ANY while prego...however, the muscle relaxers...have worked WONDERS. I am nice again:)
2. Brian is working swing shift. SO, he works from 3pm-midnight and I see him for about 30 minutes in the morning when I head off to work, and 30 minutes at night when I stay up to see him. It sure makes our weekends and days off REALLY special. I Love that boy and I am so grateful for his sacrafice right now. I got myself a keeper:)
1. I'm pregnant. 28 weeks to be exact. HELLO 3rd TRIMESTER!!! I am SOO excited to meet my little jumping bean. This little dude is ONE BUSY FELLOW. I love it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE feeling him swim laps around my belly, do squats on my bladder and pull ups on my ribs. It is so crazy to realize that I am a mommy:) I can't wait to meet him!!!
Pictures coming soon. Me and my camera haven't been getting along lately. I shall post pictures of my big belly soon. It will make you ALL want to rub it:)