Until then...Enjoy a phone pic from today.
Updates
Feb. Week 1
1 week ago
May 27, 2009
Sorry about not updating.
Life with 2 is....INSANE! Warren and I are finally settling into our new life as parents of 2 high energy boys. It has been a very trying 4 months and the last thing I have had is energy. I am hoping to bring our blog up to date over the next few days.
Until then...Enjoy a phone pic from today.
Updates
Feb. Week 1
Until then...Enjoy a phone pic from today.
Updates
Feb. Week 1
Feb 7, 2009
February - Week 1 *Pic Heavy*
Week 1 - Grandma came to visit & Brandon turns 2 weeks old.
My Mom came to visit! She spent time with Trey and snuggle our newest addition, Brandon. This was the first we had seen her since she lost weight. I am so thankful for all her help while I continued to recover from my c-section. I had a very fast recovery. I was now down to one pain killer in the evening and scrubbing the inside of the fridge between folding laundry. Mom will always be Mom, even after baby becomes a Mommy. I was a bad girl and did not listen when she told me to sit down and let her worry about the cooking, cleaning and toddler care. Bad Brina! I love having my Mommy around, she's the best.
Grandma meets Trey - 7/2007
Grandma and Brandon - 1/2009
Doesn't she look great?!
Trey shows off for Grammy
Sweet Baby Dreams
Brandon meets Brobee
Cutie
Hanging with Daddy. Grandma brought "Fred" the monkey.
*Grandma's Last Day in Dallas*
Lots of snuggles
The morning started with a visit with Christie and Baby Caroline (1 week old)
Visiting Daddy
Lunch at the Purple Cow with Grandma
Playing at the Galleria
Then it was off to the store to spoil Trey. They had so much fun. I love seeing my Mom being physically able to enjoy her Grandchildren. :)
The 5 of us went out for a nice dinner.
Three Generations.
I hated taking my Mom to the airport.
More photos.
My Mom came to visit! She spent time with Trey and snuggle our newest addition, Brandon. This was the first we had seen her since she lost weight. I am so thankful for all her help while I continued to recover from my c-section. I had a very fast recovery. I was now down to one pain killer in the evening and scrubbing the inside of the fridge between folding laundry. Mom will always be Mom, even after baby becomes a Mommy. I was a bad girl and did not listen when she told me to sit down and let her worry about the cooking, cleaning and toddler care. Bad Brina! I love having my Mommy around, she's the best.
Grandma meets Trey - 7/2007
Grandma and Brandon - 1/2009
Doesn't she look great?!
Trey shows off for Grammy
Sweet Baby Dreams
Brandon meets Brobee
Cutie
Hanging with Daddy. Grandma brought "Fred" the monkey.
*Grandma's Last Day in Dallas*
Lots of snuggles
The morning started with a visit with Christie and Baby Caroline (1 week old)
Visiting Daddy
Lunch at the Purple Cow with Grandma
Playing at the Galleria
Then it was off to the store to spoil Trey. They had so much fun. I love seeing my Mom being physically able to enjoy her Grandchildren. :)
The 5 of us went out for a nice dinner.
Three Generations.
I hated taking my Mom to the airport.
More photos.
Jan 27, 2009
The Lewis Four
I sit here holding a beautiful baby boy who is only hours old. He is the last piece of our family puzzle. It seems like only yesterday I found out I was pregnant. It was a Saturday morning and I woke up with a weird feeling, a feeling I knew all too well. Trey and I wandered the aisles of Walgreens for a few minutes before I began scanning the familiar shelves of pregnancy tests. I needed to confirm the positive test from earlier that morning. A few hours later we shared the fantastic news with Warren.
Looking into his face for the first time I felt that gush of unconditional love overcome my heart, an emotion you never truly know until you hold your child. I think back to that warm July evening when I first held my little man, Trey. I never knew how much one person could love another until I had my first child. I have an amazing Husband who I am completely in love with but he can not hold a flame to my children. It is just a different kind of love that a Mother has for her precious babies.
Trey had spent the last 18 months filling our home with laughter and love but I could not help but wonder how he would react. I asked Warren to drive to pick up Trey while Brandon and I were in recovery. I could not wait to have our entire family together. We tried to prepare Trey for the new baby but how do you prepare an 18 month old toddler to share his life, his parents and his home with a new baby?
Brandon and I took this time to get to know each other.
Just before being wheeled upstairs Christine arrived. She is a friend of ours who happens to be a fantastic photographer. The original plan was to have her photograph the birth but that was not going to happen with a c-section. I was so excited when I heard her voice on the other side of the curtain! I can not wait to see her photos.
After arriving upstairs Brandon visited with Christine before Helen and Kasen arrived. Kasen was in heaven with all the cool buttons on my bed, he had to inspect and be sure everything was up to code. He is such a great kiddo and I am so happy he and his family are a part of our lives. Helen and I met in lamaze class while we were pregnant with Trey and Kasen. She was due the day after I was but delivered 11 days before would. It is so nice having a close friend who truly knows what you are going through and the boys (even the big ones) have so much fun together. Everything from that point was a blurr until my boys arrival. I was so anxious to have the four of us all together in the same room that it was all I could focus on.
Finally, the door swung open and there were the two men in my life, Trey and Warren. Fighting back my tears I could see Trey was excited to see Kasen but then he saw his Mommy in the big hospital bed and all the wires. It seemed to catch him off guard as he went right into shy mode.
Everyone watched as Trey climbed up into his Daddy's lap and watched that baby in Daddy's other arm. So far no fits so we are doing good, right?? I was still fighting the tears as a mixture of emotions and hormones rolled through my body. I now had three beautiful men with whom I could share my life. Warren and I had two beautiful boys to watch and help blossom into the people they were meant to be. Two absolutely wonder baby boys!
Kasen and Trey inspect the baby together. You have to love the krinkled up nose as Kasen points out his own nose. Trey on the other hand was staying in his shell.
Can you tell how excited I was to have all THREE of my boys together?! Helen took this photo when Brandon was about 4 hours old.
As soon as everyone left Trey began to warm up. I just think the entire situation was very overwhelming for such a little guy.
Then it was time for a little snack. Yummy Bunnies!
Someone discovered the stash of snacks Mommy had packed for him in her suitcase...
The next few hours were spent getting to know each other. Brandon did a lot of snuggling and Trey ignored him while going about his own business of a follow up inspection. Just in case Kasen missed anything. I was trapped in bed and often felt like an observer simply watching my boys from the outside. Warren was filled with so much love for both his boys and just listening to his "chats" with them brings tears to my eyes. Trey and Brandon are truly lucky to have such a great Father.
During Brandon's first bath, around 5pm, Trey's big brother side surfaced.
He became very concerned when he heard Brandon's cries. After climbing up into bed with me he reached out for his baby Brandon. He wanted to comfort his little brother.
This is the turning moment, our new family of four became one.
Trey was a very happy boy again and it seemed as though everything would be ok.
Suddenly, in the middle of a song and dance, he blurted out "Hi Brandon!" and I couldn't get the camera on fast enough. (This was the first time Trey had bothered to put someone's name after Hi) Kisses would follow.
Later, that evening Linz showed up to meet our newest addition. Unfortunately he was in the nursery having his oxygen levels checked. But, she came back the next afternoon to meet him!
Trey spent most of the day with Linz and her youngest, Ashley, who turns 2 in a few weeks. Her oldest Rissa was at MDO so it was just the littles. Trey even went to Target for a bit of Linz bargain shopping. (yes Linz shopping is in a class all by it's self) The kids came home with the cutest boots! Trey has a pair of Firemen rain boots and loves stopping around the house in them. Thank you so much Linz. (I need to load a picture of his boots)I was so happy to get such a possitive report back from Linz, but she could have just been being nice :P She said Trey was a very good little boy and was no trouble at all. She even said she would watch him anytime. I am just glad he didn't drive her into a padded cell :)
Let me just show you the comfy night gown Linz brought me the next day. I didn't take it off until it was time to go home. I just showered and put it back on it was so cozy. I hate those gowns they give you to wear. They are so itchy and in no way comfortable. Not to mention, they are even worse when you are trying to breastfeed. I am so grateful to have a friend like Linz in my life!
That night after Trey and Warren left for the evening, I finally let all my emotions from the day out. I had tears of joy as I cuddled skin to skin with Brandon. I knew we were all going to make it and I had not "destroyed" my Trey's world. No, Warren and I had opened his world wide to a whole new set of possibilities. Trey had in no way been replaced. He is my first born and has his own special place in my heart that no one else could ever replace. He is my little man and he is now growing in another part of his life, as a big brother. This is a title he is taking very seriously as no one takes his little brother out of his sight without his approval. Knowing our newest addition had been welcomed into the world by all of his little family, Brandon and I settled in for the evening.
Good night Daddy and Trey, we love you!
Looking into his face for the first time I felt that gush of unconditional love overcome my heart, an emotion you never truly know until you hold your child. I think back to that warm July evening when I first held my little man, Trey. I never knew how much one person could love another until I had my first child. I have an amazing Husband who I am completely in love with but he can not hold a flame to my children. It is just a different kind of love that a Mother has for her precious babies.
Trey had spent the last 18 months filling our home with laughter and love but I could not help but wonder how he would react. I asked Warren to drive to pick up Trey while Brandon and I were in recovery. I could not wait to have our entire family together. We tried to prepare Trey for the new baby but how do you prepare an 18 month old toddler to share his life, his parents and his home with a new baby?
Brandon and I took this time to get to know each other.
Just before being wheeled upstairs Christine arrived. She is a friend of ours who happens to be a fantastic photographer. The original plan was to have her photograph the birth but that was not going to happen with a c-section. I was so excited when I heard her voice on the other side of the curtain! I can not wait to see her photos.
After arriving upstairs Brandon visited with Christine before Helen and Kasen arrived. Kasen was in heaven with all the cool buttons on my bed, he had to inspect and be sure everything was up to code. He is such a great kiddo and I am so happy he and his family are a part of our lives. Helen and I met in lamaze class while we were pregnant with Trey and Kasen. She was due the day after I was but delivered 11 days before would. It is so nice having a close friend who truly knows what you are going through and the boys (even the big ones) have so much fun together. Everything from that point was a blurr until my boys arrival. I was so anxious to have the four of us all together in the same room that it was all I could focus on.
Finally, the door swung open and there were the two men in my life, Trey and Warren. Fighting back my tears I could see Trey was excited to see Kasen but then he saw his Mommy in the big hospital bed and all the wires. It seemed to catch him off guard as he went right into shy mode.
Everyone watched as Trey climbed up into his Daddy's lap and watched that baby in Daddy's other arm. So far no fits so we are doing good, right?? I was still fighting the tears as a mixture of emotions and hormones rolled through my body. I now had three beautiful men with whom I could share my life. Warren and I had two beautiful boys to watch and help blossom into the people they were meant to be. Two absolutely wonder baby boys!
Kasen and Trey inspect the baby together. You have to love the krinkled up nose as Kasen points out his own nose. Trey on the other hand was staying in his shell.
Can you tell how excited I was to have all THREE of my boys together?! Helen took this photo when Brandon was about 4 hours old.
As soon as everyone left Trey began to warm up. I just think the entire situation was very overwhelming for such a little guy.
Then it was time for a little snack. Yummy Bunnies!
Someone discovered the stash of snacks Mommy had packed for him in her suitcase...
The next few hours were spent getting to know each other. Brandon did a lot of snuggling and Trey ignored him while going about his own business of a follow up inspection. Just in case Kasen missed anything. I was trapped in bed and often felt like an observer simply watching my boys from the outside. Warren was filled with so much love for both his boys and just listening to his "chats" with them brings tears to my eyes. Trey and Brandon are truly lucky to have such a great Father.
During Brandon's first bath, around 5pm, Trey's big brother side surfaced.
He became very concerned when he heard Brandon's cries. After climbing up into bed with me he reached out for his baby Brandon. He wanted to comfort his little brother.
This is the turning moment, our new family of four became one.
Trey was a very happy boy again and it seemed as though everything would be ok.
Suddenly, in the middle of a song and dance, he blurted out "Hi Brandon!" and I couldn't get the camera on fast enough. (This was the first time Trey had bothered to put someone's name after Hi) Kisses would follow.
Later, that evening Linz showed up to meet our newest addition. Unfortunately he was in the nursery having his oxygen levels checked. But, she came back the next afternoon to meet him!
Trey spent most of the day with Linz and her youngest, Ashley, who turns 2 in a few weeks. Her oldest Rissa was at MDO so it was just the littles. Trey even went to Target for a bit of Linz bargain shopping. (yes Linz shopping is in a class all by it's self) The kids came home with the cutest boots! Trey has a pair of Firemen rain boots and loves stopping around the house in them. Thank you so much Linz. (I need to load a picture of his boots)I was so happy to get such a possitive report back from Linz, but she could have just been being nice :P She said Trey was a very good little boy and was no trouble at all. She even said she would watch him anytime. I am just glad he didn't drive her into a padded cell :)
Let me just show you the comfy night gown Linz brought me the next day. I didn't take it off until it was time to go home. I just showered and put it back on it was so cozy. I hate those gowns they give you to wear. They are so itchy and in no way comfortable. Not to mention, they are even worse when you are trying to breastfeed. I am so grateful to have a friend like Linz in my life!
That night after Trey and Warren left for the evening, I finally let all my emotions from the day out. I had tears of joy as I cuddled skin to skin with Brandon. I knew we were all going to make it and I had not "destroyed" my Trey's world. No, Warren and I had opened his world wide to a whole new set of possibilities. Trey had in no way been replaced. He is my first born and has his own special place in my heart that no one else could ever replace. He is my little man and he is now growing in another part of his life, as a big brother. This is a title he is taking very seriously as no one takes his little brother out of his sight without his approval. Knowing our newest addition had been welcomed into the world by all of his little family, Brandon and I settled in for the evening.
Good night Daddy and Trey, we love you!
Brandon's Birth
We dropped Trey off at Lindsay's house around 6:30 am.
This is our last few minutes together as a family of 3 photo, taken by Linz.
We were 15 minutes late to Labor & Delivery. Got to love I-30 traffic even at 6:45! IV's and monitors hooked up, a quick comment to the nurse and resident that it was MY idea to do this without medication and Dr. Heckman was ready to begin the Version at 8:30. This is extremely painful, my advice is to take the meds!!! Brandon made a half forward roll before slipping back into his cozy spot. Dr. H finally had to stop and begin my epidural as he puts it "I do not like causing people pain."
When everything was nice and numb we began another attempt. Unfortunately, he would not move any further than before. When Dr. H stopped I knew the minute he looked at me...we were having a c-section. Dr. H said he was having to push harder than he was comfortable with and felt we had all made a great attempt. I had to agree. I wanted to avoid the c-section but I knew in my heart we had tried everything in our power to turn Brandon. I just wanted a healthy baby and if this meant having a c-section I was fine with it.
Warren and I were given a few minutes alone during which I had a good cry. I just had to get out all my frustration before I could truly be at peace with the idea. My crying actually turned to laughter when I received a text from Linz, Trey was down for a nap after falling asleep on the tricycle. Knowing my little man was happy hanging out with Linz and her girls put me at ease. Shortly after that text we found out our OR time had moved up from noon to 11:00. Looking back I know the shorter wait time made things much easier.
Warren is just so cute in his scrubs!
My huge bump a few minutes before being wheeled off to the OR. I was already swelling up from the fluids.
We continued to watch the inauguration while we waited and yes it was on during all of the day's events. I was so excited to be delivering my baby boy on such a historic day! The last thing I saw as they wheeled me from labor and delivery to the operation room was Biden raising his hand to be sworn in as Vice-President.
I have to admit the OR was not at all what I expected. I really don't know what I was expecting. Everyone in the room was very sweet and the resident who assisted Dr H. had the music on her I-Phone play. When Warren finally came into the room his first words to me were "Nothing says having a baby like REO Speedwagon." This of course was followed by him asking they not move the screen to block his vision. Yuck! Later he admitted he couldn't stop staring my belly that was now mishapened from the version.
I have to admit the entire procedure was not so bad. I could feel pressure and movement but the only thing that bothered me was the smell from the laser. Everything was going smoothly when suddenly everyone began laughing. Brandon decided to pee all over everyone on his way out!
At 11:36 am cst a 7lb 10oz, 20.75 inch beautiful little boy came into the world.
Anyone curious what song was playing when he was born? (My boy is going to keep on rockin! He's going to make it to the top!)
After a quick exam and toweling off the nurse brought him over to meet his Mommy. His cheeks were so squishy!
He held on tightly to Daddy's finger as they continued his exam.
After passing with flying colors he was back in Daddy's arms while they continued to sew me back up. (Yes his mask is wet from tears of joy.)
Brandon and Daddy sat close as the finished closing the incision.
Before I knew it we were being wheeled into recovery.
(There is more to come but first I need to finish sorting through all my thoughts and rambling from the past week.)
This is our last few minutes together as a family of 3 photo, taken by Linz.
We were 15 minutes late to Labor & Delivery. Got to love I-30 traffic even at 6:45! IV's and monitors hooked up, a quick comment to the nurse and resident that it was MY idea to do this without medication and Dr. Heckman was ready to begin the Version at 8:30. This is extremely painful, my advice is to take the meds!!! Brandon made a half forward roll before slipping back into his cozy spot. Dr. H finally had to stop and begin my epidural as he puts it "I do not like causing people pain."
When everything was nice and numb we began another attempt. Unfortunately, he would not move any further than before. When Dr. H stopped I knew the minute he looked at me...we were having a c-section. Dr. H said he was having to push harder than he was comfortable with and felt we had all made a great attempt. I had to agree. I wanted to avoid the c-section but I knew in my heart we had tried everything in our power to turn Brandon. I just wanted a healthy baby and if this meant having a c-section I was fine with it.
Warren and I were given a few minutes alone during which I had a good cry. I just had to get out all my frustration before I could truly be at peace with the idea. My crying actually turned to laughter when I received a text from Linz, Trey was down for a nap after falling asleep on the tricycle. Knowing my little man was happy hanging out with Linz and her girls put me at ease. Shortly after that text we found out our OR time had moved up from noon to 11:00. Looking back I know the shorter wait time made things much easier.
Warren is just so cute in his scrubs!
My huge bump a few minutes before being wheeled off to the OR. I was already swelling up from the fluids.
We continued to watch the inauguration while we waited and yes it was on during all of the day's events. I was so excited to be delivering my baby boy on such a historic day! The last thing I saw as they wheeled me from labor and delivery to the operation room was Biden raising his hand to be sworn in as Vice-President.
I have to admit the OR was not at all what I expected. I really don't know what I was expecting. Everyone in the room was very sweet and the resident who assisted Dr H. had the music on her I-Phone play. When Warren finally came into the room his first words to me were "Nothing says having a baby like REO Speedwagon." This of course was followed by him asking they not move the screen to block his vision. Yuck! Later he admitted he couldn't stop staring my belly that was now mishapened from the version.
I have to admit the entire procedure was not so bad. I could feel pressure and movement but the only thing that bothered me was the smell from the laser. Everything was going smoothly when suddenly everyone began laughing. Brandon decided to pee all over everyone on his way out!
At 11:36 am cst a 7lb 10oz, 20.75 inch beautiful little boy came into the world.
Anyone curious what song was playing when he was born? (My boy is going to keep on rockin! He's going to make it to the top!)
After a quick exam and toweling off the nurse brought him over to meet his Mommy. His cheeks were so squishy!
He held on tightly to Daddy's finger as they continued his exam.
After passing with flying colors he was back in Daddy's arms while they continued to sew me back up. (Yes his mask is wet from tears of joy.)
Brandon and Daddy sat close as the finished closing the incision.
Before I knew it we were being wheeled into recovery.
(There is more to come but first I need to finish sorting through all my thoughts and rambling from the past week.)
Jan 20, 2009
Jan 18, 2009
Updates and more updates
I thought it was about time I updated the blog. :)
Things have been insane in our house the past few weeks. But, I will begin with baby Brandon updates. Brandon is still breech but we have a final appointment tomorrow morning. At our last appointment he weighed 7.4 lbs! As it currently stands we are scheduled early Tuesday, January 20, for an external cephalic version. If they are unable to turn Brandon or there are complications my doctor will preform a c-section. If all goes well he will induce labor and we will attempt a vaginal delivery.
More info on how an external cephalic version works.
Trey has been doing great! He is getting so big! Yesterday was his half birthday and we spent the afternoon with Helen and Kasen at the park. Can you believe my sweet baby boy is already 18 months? Wow. I have a ton of photos from the past few weeks so I'll have to sort through them and post them soon.
Helen took a ton of photos at the park and has posted them on their blog!
As for Warren and I, we are just trying to get ready for the big day. I have definitely been slowing down not by choice but am very lucky to have such a helpful Hubby. I'll update tomorrow when we know more and hopefully while in the hospital as long as all goes well. :)
Things have been insane in our house the past few weeks. But, I will begin with baby Brandon updates. Brandon is still breech but we have a final appointment tomorrow morning. At our last appointment he weighed 7.4 lbs! As it currently stands we are scheduled early Tuesday, January 20, for an external cephalic version. If they are unable to turn Brandon or there are complications my doctor will preform a c-section. If all goes well he will induce labor and we will attempt a vaginal delivery.
More info on how an external cephalic version works.
Trey has been doing great! He is getting so big! Yesterday was his half birthday and we spent the afternoon with Helen and Kasen at the park. Can you believe my sweet baby boy is already 18 months? Wow. I have a ton of photos from the past few weeks so I'll have to sort through them and post them soon.
Helen took a ton of photos at the park and has posted them on their blog!
As for Warren and I, we are just trying to get ready for the big day. I have definitely been slowing down not by choice but am very lucky to have such a helpful Hubby. I'll update tomorrow when we know more and hopefully while in the hospital as long as all goes well. :)
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