Noah is here!

Sorry it's been awhile since the last update, but things have been very crazy around here (in a wonderful way)! Noah Bradley Todd was born February 17, 2009 at 7:16 a.m. He was 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. We came home from the hospital on the night of February 19th - my doctor discharged us early because we were both doing so well! We had a rough few nights at first because Noah had jaundice, and it really made him cranky. He is doing much better now, though, and is gaining weight and sleeping better at night. The last time we went to the doctor he weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. which is up from 7 lbs. 1 oz (he lost a full pound due to the jaundice). He is absolutely adorable, and we love him so much :)

Kaden has adjusted well to being a big brother! He is really crazy about Noah - he is constantly hugging him and stroking his face and patting his belly. It is really adorable. We can tell there is a little jealousy there, but we are working really hard to make sure we give equal attention to both boys. Some really big news is that today is Kaden's 2nd birthday!!! We are going to have a birthday party for him on Sunday at my parents house with all the family. These past two years have flown by, and we know they are only going to continue to do so with a new baby in the house.

I'll try to keep everyone posted as often as I can!

It's Almost Time!

I went to the doctor today for my 36 weeks visit, and we have a date for the amniocentesis! I'll be going in at 8:15 on February 12th for that pleasant procedure, and we ought to find out the next day whether or not the baby is ready to be delivered. If he is, we're looking at February 16th as Noah's birthday! If the amnio shows that he's not ready, I have no idea when the big day will be - I'll have to wait and see what the doctor says. It all seems so far away, but, at the same time, it feels like we are flying by the seats of our pants finishing up the nursery, cleaning the house, etc. I'm definitely in nesting mode :)

Everyone is doing really well, and we are getting very excited and nervous about the idea of having a new baby. Kaden is loving the new nursery! It's so funny because he hated the crib when it was his, but now that it's in another room, he loves it! Patrick and I are a little nervous about having a new baby along with a new member of the "terrible 2's" - Kaden is just awesome, but he is definitely getting to be a little toddler and has his daily tantrums. I just hope that we adjust well to being parents of not only a new baby but also a toddler. It's going to be a big change, but we have faith that all will be fine! I'll update next week after the amnio! Pray for us!