May 18, 2009





Wow! I'm finally getting a minute to get on the computer. My sweet mom is here, and has been since 8:30 this morning, to help with whatever I need. It has been very helpful. My house right now is very peaceful. Casen is taking his second nap of the day, my mom is holding sweet Drew, who at this stage only makes a peep, a loud one I might add, if its after 10pm. Oh, I will also add that its not just one peep, its everytime I tyr and lay him down in his bed and get into bed myself. I'm so glad we bought a big comfy chair for our room this year, cause for the next several weeks it's my new bed. He will stay asleep and quite if I'm holding him. He's very sweet and preciouse and I've been enjoying him so much. I will say too that I'm just exausted. Not only from no sleep, but emotionally drained as well. I look at my two boys and my husband a feel so blessed to have my own little family. I have so much love for them all. Darin has been so much help. Sunday he didn't stop cleaning and helping all day. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have him.

So heres the delivery story. Friday morning my mom came over at 2:30am to stay here while we went to be induced at the hospital. I got put on Pitocen at about 4:00. My doc shows up to check in on me around 8:30 and broke my water, got my epidural, and Drew was born after 3 pushes at 12:12PM. It all went so smoothly. I'm so thankful for modern medicine. Recovery on the other hand is a little more difficult this time around. I'm not sure why, but it seems to be a little more painful. I'm sure it will fade. I just feel so lucky and blessed to have another healthy child.

Casen is starting to notice Drew a little more each day. It fun to hear him say "bebe" and point to Drew instead of my belly.

Drew's first Dr. visit is tomorrow, so I will post more stats after that.

Thanks to everyone for your offers to help, and all the Congratulations. We love all our friends and family so much!

23 comments:

Jason and Kate said...

He is adorable! Congrats again. If you need anything please let me know (or tell Darin to tell Jason). I would be happy to help with anything.

DEANNA said...

HE IS SO SWEET. CONGRATULATIONS. ONLY SIX MORE WEEKS AND I WILL GET TO SEE YOU BACK AT CF. JUST KIDDING. ENJOY IT LADY. THEY GROW SO DARN FAST.

The Gardners said...

Congratulations Super Woman! He is so cute!

Jenna said...

You sure are lucky huh! We love you guys and can't wait to see Drew again.

Amber Howard said...

Congrats... he is adorable!

Shirlene said...

Congratulations! He is a beautiful baby! We are so happy for you!!

Jenna Lee said...

he is precious...such a perfect little face!! Let me know when you are going to let me watch Casen for you!!

Tannis said...

He is adorable!!!

Amber Larsen said...

Thanks for that post it is so sweet. I needed the reminder today of what is to come after this nine months of being pregnant. He is so handsome, he looks older than a newborn and he doesn't look squished like newborns usually do : ).

Lindsey Vance Parry said...

He is so adorable, I love newborns they are so sweet. Hope you feel better and get more rest!!

Tiffany said...

I have been checking in, waiting for the delivery story :) Thats funny that you said Drew wakes up everytime you get back in bed and that he is fine whenever you are sitting up holding him, cuz that is exactly how Madden is too! He just wants to be held and cuddled all the time and I swear I hardly get any sleep! But it is all so worth it :)
I am so happy for you guys and your cute little family! Drew is adorable! :)
Take care of yourself and I hope you start healing up and feeling better soon! :) Congrats again!

TJ and Jen Sherwood said...

I am so glad he is healthy and sweet! get your rest so when the time comes for me in the future, you can help me out while I sleep! hehehe!

Angus Family said...

He is absolutley precioous Alyssa. Congrats!!

Hills said...

SOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE! Congrats Alyssa! I hope our little boy is just as cute as yours :) I think Drew looks a lot like your dad. He's got that Haggarton look. Just too cute!

Laura Blue said...

sounds like everything went perfect! dont you just love modern meds? congrats again. he is perfect for your family! enjoy & get some rest

Amy said...

Alyssa he is so dang cute!!! I'm so glad it all went so smoothly. Hopefully your recovery will pick up the pace as well. I totally felt the same way the first couple of days...it's rough!

Let me know if you need any help!

And I love the name...cute, cute, cute!

Dallas and Krista said...

Welcome sweet boy! He is sooo handsome. glad everything went well for you!

Shelley Goodman said...

Hey! Drew is a little cutie pie. Im sure Casen is loving his brother, that is so fun that they are so close together in age. I hope things are going well with a new baby. Congrats!

Melissa said...

Congratulations! I am glad that everything went so smoothly. It is a little crazy trying to keep Casen off of Drew, I bet! (At least that was my experince at first!) Love his name, too!

The Thatchers said...

i love your little family. you are an awesome mom. i hope that you get some sleep.

rusty and julie thatcher said...

he is so adorable!!! you have the cutest kids ever! i hope everything is going good!

Karen said...

Congrats you guys! Hes so cute, and looks like Casen. Love the name! (James of course :) )

Matt and Megan said...

Your boys are adorable!! 2 boys close together are so much fun!! Mine are a blast! Congrats!