4 weeks

I can't believe that in 2 days Caden will be 4 weeks old! I feel like he has been a part of my life for so much longer than that, yet at the same time these past 4 weeks have flown by. I am just loving every day that I get to spend with him.

I have to go back to work in 2 weeks and I know that it is going to be difficult to go back. I just love staying home with him- it is such a joy. :)

Caden changes so much week to week. He is much more alert, can focus his eyes more on things and people, and can hold his head up for longer periods of time! I love seeing these changes.

I just feel so so blessed.

sO pReCiOuS tO mE...

Week 2

Caden is 2 1/2 weeks old now and it is going by so quickly. He already looks so grown up to me compared to when he was first born...sigh.

We have really been enjoying being parents, it is like nothing we have experienced before. It is so tiring, but so rewarding at the same time. Each day I am amazed at how much I love him. God truly blessed me with a husband and son like none other! Thank You, Lord!

We have been getting out some. We went on a long walk on the greenbelt last weekend, which was a ton of fun. Caden loves riding in the stroller.

Here are some pics from that day:

Today we had "serve sunday" at church where we went out into the community and did service projects. Then we met back together at Julia Davis Park for lunch. It was a lot of fun. It is awesome to see the church being the church and serving people. That is what Jesus would have us do not just on Sundays, but all the time.

It was crazy because we brought Caden with us and we were stopped about every 2 feet by a crowd of people wanting to see him! haha. I feel so blessed that Caden has so many people that love and care for him already. God is so good.

The rest of the day today we are just enjoying time together as a family at home. Haven't had the chance to do that really yet, and I am really enjoying it. :) I love being a family of 3.

A New Life

I don't have a lot of time to write these days or get online. Ah.
I am full of so many different emotions; joy, love, awe, fear, and just plain exhaustion!
Most of the time I don't know what I am doing, but am just trying to trust in God.
Caden is so amazing. He is the most precious boy to me and so beautiful. I love him so much that i can't handle it.
Garrett is the best dad ever. I couldn't imagine how amazing he would be at fatherhood. It makes me love him so much more.
Caden is one week old today and we are starting to get the hang of things...I think. :)
I don't know when I will be able to write again, but until then here are just a couple of pictures to hold you over :)

And Counting...

Yesterday was my due date. I knew that chances were very good that I would go right past that date, but once you do it is kind of disappointing. The only thing that I can think about everyday is if he will come or not! haha. Talk about a one track mind.
I had a doctor's appointment this morning and I am scheduled to be induced May 5th @ 5 Am if I have not gone into labor before then. Dr.Rice thinks that I will most likely have him before then, though. I sure hope so!
I officially started my maternity leave today. I just couldn't work anymore....the last few days have taken a lot out of me and I need some rest physically and mentally before Caden comes.
I am so looking forward to 6 weeks off with just my baby...I know that most of the time i will be exhausted and trying to get used to this new life, but I still am really looking forward to it. :)
Well, that is about it for now...next time I write, hopefully, I will be a new mommy!

Finally A Post...

I can't believe I haven't written in so long! Things have just been busy, plus we don't have an internet connection at home. That is my excuse. :)
I only have 1 1/2 weeks until my due date! Time is really going by quickly. I can't believe that in 2 weeks max I will have my sweet baby here with me! (the doctor doesn't let you go more than a week past your due date).
We have pretty much everything all ready for him. The nursery is looking so cute! I really am happy with it.
Yesterday my work threw my a surprise baby shower! It was so sweet of them. We ate at johnny Carino's, opened gifts, and had cake. They really spoiled me and Caden with gifts, plus the entire office gave me a $100 gift card to Babies R US! I couldn't wait and went this morning and spent almost all of it on some important things that I still needed.
Garrett and I have really been praying that God would provide for us, as we have more and more expenses coming up. And last week we received some news that could only be a blessing from God- I qualified for medicaid for the pregnancy! This is such a blessing as our health insurance has yet to help us at all with the pregnancy bills, we have such a high deductible for maternity! So, we have been paying out of our pocket, but now we have this assistance to cover it for us! We just praise God for His hand of blessing and providence.
I am looking forward to my 6 weeks off from work to spend with my baby. I know that Caden and I will both really need that time together and I will need that time to heal and try to get used to our new life!
Things are going really good and God is blessing. I could use all the prayers I can get as I have never experienced any of this before! :)
Next time I write I will probably have my baby here with me! Until then...

3 DaY wEeKeNd!.!

You know, the first part of this month has been very hard for me. I don't know why, I just felt down and sad. Luckily, after much prayer my moods have been lifted and have had such a good weekend. It was a 3 day weekend for me because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Here are some of the awesome things I got to do this weekend:

*Friday:
-Had a relaxing evening at home with Garrett watching Star Wars.

*Saturday:
-Went shopping with my mom and got a very cute sweater :)
-Had a date with Garrett: We went to Artist for a Day and painted a frame together for Caden's nursery. It was very difficult to agree on exactly what to do and how to do it, but we had a fun time. We get to pick it up next Monday and we will see how it looks, but when we left Garrett said, "it looks more like Caden made it himself." haha. True. :) Afterwards, we went to Red Robin and got shakes and fries. Yum.

*Sunday:
-Went to church and was really encouraged by the message and worship
-Celebrated Garrett's dad's birthday with lunch at Five Guys Burgers & Fries (is that what it is called?), played wii fit, and played a board game.

*Monday:
-Had lunch with my dad at Applebee's
-Went shopping by myself, looking for things for Caden's room
-Scrapbooked a little bit
-And of course watched The Bachleor. :)

Anyways, it was a packed, fun, and relaxing weekend. It is done now and a new week begins (a short week at that). But, I am ready and ready to be productive again :).