Friday, July 18, 2008

Family Photos

When Kyler was just 11 days old we took him to his first photo shoot. These are just a sample of the incredible portraits taken by Shannon Conner.



It's ok, I cried too!

Meeting people Kyler's size!

Kyler has been introduced to many new faces, but rarely gets to meet people his own size. Last week we introduced him to his first girlfriend, Lanie Kay.

This week Kim brought over her twins that are 12 weeks old, yet practically the same size as Kyler. It was really fun to see what sort of things Kyler will be doing at that age, but I'm sure that he will be much bigger. Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures, but next time we visit we will!

Grandma and Grandpa Urich

Kyler was introduced to Grandma and Grandpa Urich on Sunday. He enjoyed their attention. Kyler loved being rocked to sleep by Grandma. He was able to relax when Grandpa was holding him as he let everything go (more than once). He was also spoiled with four new outfits.


Check out all the boys!!!

Friday, July 11, 2008

Two Weeks and Loving Life!

Kyler is doing very well! He is "thriving" as the nurse at the breastfeeding clinic put it. On Wednesday he weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was getting plenty to eat! He likes to eat just like his mommy and daddy!

Thursday was a big day too. Kyler's plug fell out of his belly button and we were able to have a real bath. I don't think that he liked it too much!



Today we welcomed Lanie Kay Kinyon (Angy and John's new arrival). She was born at 2:19 am weighing 8 pounds exactly and 20 3/4 inches long. Congratulations Angy and John!



Saturday, July 5, 2008

Fourth of July Fun!



We had a great day as a family for the Fourth of July! We started off the day by going to the Greeley Stampede Parade with Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Toni. Kyler slept right through the whole thing!







Then we were invited to a BBQ at Josh's old college roommates house. Kyler was the hit of the party.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Visitors Welcome!

Whew! We are finally figuring this whole parenting thing out. Kyler is starting to get into a routine and so are we! We would love for you to meet our new little one, and if you have already we would love to see you again! Not only do we need some adult time, but Kyler loves to meet our friends too! We only ask that you call before coming.


Uncle Adam with Kyler




Kyler is the first infant "Uncle" Dave has EVER held!!!




Kyler meets Grandma Mohr and Cousin Jillian




Mommy's BFF Angy and Ky




Auntie Courtney has the trick!




Proud Papa John gives Kyler some advice.




Nanna's first great-grand SON! Yay!




I think the Cransons look like parents already!




Uncle Jeremy does diaper duty - you can too!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Kyler Vids

PUT ME BACK IN!!!

Mommy and Kyler

Bringing Baby Home!

Just Chillin!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Labor and Delivery

Wow! I have been meaning to post for sometime now, but if you are a parent you know just how busy the first few days are!

On Wednesday night we had plans to go out to dinner with the Cransons, but then I started to have some serious contractions that were only about 15 minutes apart. Needless to say we decided to stay in and the Cransons brought us some dinner - thank you Jeff and Jaime! Shortly after they left at 8:30 my contractions started becoming more intense and about 5-7 minutes apart. Josh was so great at timing and helping me through them. We then decided to go into the hospital at about 11:00 p.m. They checked me in and hooked me up to the monitor. At this point I was about 4 centimeters dilated, but my contractions had subsided. The on-call doctor for my group told me to go back home where I would be comfortable and go in at 8:00 in the morning.

Well, as soon as I got my clothes on and started walking to the car my contractions started up again. Josh did take me home only to have my contractions get much more intense. I laid down in our bed and oohed and ahhed every time a contraction came. At this point, my contractions were about 3-4 minutes apart. I told Josh that I really couldn't take much more and then the contraction from hell came. I didn't know which end to put on the toilet - this one was obviously the deciding factor to go back to the hospital at 2:00 Thursday morning.

Once we got back to the hospital, the triage nurse checked me in. She said, "There is no way we are sending you home this time. We have a whole different person on our hands!" The doctor checked me and I was 7 centimeters dilated. The nurse then said, "I know you weren't sure about drugs the first time, how are you feeling about them now?" I responded, "GIVE ME THE DRUGS!" Everyone was so accommodating and got me what I needed in amazing time!

Once I had the epidural I was greatly relieved. The on-call doctor came in and checked me and I had progressed to 8 1/2 centimeters.

The epidural had stopped my contractions and I was able to get in about 2 hours of sleep - which I was very thankful for.

Then at 7:00 in the morning my doctor came in to do a scheduled c-section, but it had been moved, so she decided to see how ready I was. She checked me and I was 10 centimeters dilated, but my water hadn't broken yet, so she decided to break it for me. It didn't take much. Once my water had been broken Kyler's head was noticeable and it was pushing time. It only took 4 contractions to push Kyler all of the way out.

One of my requests was to have Josh announce the gender of our baby, so my doctor held the baby up and said, "Ok Josh, what is it?" In a very shocked voice Josh yelled, "It's a boy!" Kyler was then laid on my chest and Josh cut the umbilical cord, and I couldn't believe the immediate love I had for him!