Welcome Hadley Marie!

We are so excited to welcome another niece into this world!
Hadley Marie Urich
Born October 14, 2010
4lbs. 8oz.

We can't wait to meet you!

Doctor's Appointment

Last week we went to see the doctor for Baby Urich #2. We were able to see the baby via ultrasound. It was amazing! But then we had to reschedule our appointment for the exam because my doctor got called off to deliver a baby.
On Monday we were all able to go to my rescheduled doctor's appointment. Kyler was home from daycare, Josh had jury duty but got dismissed at lunch and I was home since Kyler was. We headed over to the doctor's office about 1:00. I told Dr. Stoltz that Kyler had tagged along to hear the baby's heartbeat, so she had Kyler stand on the chair that she had pulled over to the exam table and had him use the Doppler to find the baby's heartbeat. He did a great job! Once the sound came over the machine, he seemed intrigued. It was just so neat to have him be a part of this pregnancy. Then Dr. Stoltz asked Kyler if it is a boy or a girl. He responded as he ALWAYS does with, "girl". She then told me that any little child that she has asked has been right. So, I'll go with her on this one!

Baby Urich #2

This pregnancy has definitely been far different than my pregnancy with Kyler. "That's because it's a girl!" is the typical reaction when I tell people that. According to the Chinese Calendar this could be true. I didn't believe in the Chinese Calendar until it made liar out of me when Kyler was born a boy. I am indifferent when it comes to the gender of our child. I think that it would be nice to have one of each, but then again it would be nice to be able to create a brotherly bond for Kyler. I will be very contented if this child is heathly. I have also heard that frequent morning sickness is a sign of a healthy child...I sure hope so.

Morning sickness is one of main differences between this pregnacy and Kyler's. I have gotten sick almost everyday of my first trimester. It is fianlly starting to subside with the entrance into the second trimester. When I was pregnant with Kyler I had only gotten sick, maybe, half a dozen times. As with any pregnancy, I have been extremely tired and have had the appetitite of a 350 lb line backer. Even considering the pitfalls of pregnacy, it is all just part of an amazing journey. As with the pregnancy of Kyler, I am astounded with the pure miracle that is happening inside of me.

This pregancy has also been vastly different because Kyler is a part of it. When we wanted to announce our exciting news to our families we had Kyler shout out, "BIG BROTHER!" He is going to be a big brother, and a good one at that. I'm pretty sure he understands that fact that there is a baby growing inside of my tummy, but I don't think that he can yet associate that with the fact that he won't be the only child in our household come April. When Kyler is asked where the baby is, he does respond with, "Mommy's tummy". Kissing my stomach is something else Kyler will do to acknowledge the baby in there. If I am doing something that is loud, Kyler will say, "Shhhh Mom, baby sleeping!" It is extremely strange that whenever we have asked Kyler if it is a boy or a girl in there he has consistantly responded with, "Girl". Could he be right along with the Chinese?

I have also noticed changes in my body a lot sooner. Even though I have not gained any weight, my belly has gotten rounder. I have decided to stop trying to squeeze into my regular clothes and bust out the marternity clothes(Thanks Angy!). With Kyler I didn't break down until about 20 weeks, with this one it is 15 weeks! Boy, am I thankful that I did!

Pregancy is simply an amazing endevor that I am so grateful to be able to experience!

Fall is in the air!

Today was the first day that I have really felt fall. We woke up to cloud-covered chill in the air. It was time to start admitting fall is here, so we took Kyler to a Pumpkin Farm to pick out pumpkins. He LOVED it!Posing with Pumpkins!

The PERFECT one!

Wheeling the wagon!

So Long to Summer!

This summer was one of the best of my life. Kyler and I had a blast just spending time with each other and getting to know one another. Not only did I get a chance to watch my son grow into his own little person, but we are excitedly expanding our family. As a mom, time with your child(ren) is something that can never be replaced. For summer I am thankful. Unfortunately, all good things have to come to and end. This year it has been difficult to say, "So long to summer."

With the passing of another great summer, comes an opportunity for Kyler to grow and change with the weather. He is at the age in which he can communicate his feelings and excitement. This makes me, as his mother, eager to give him the life experiences that go along with the different seasons. Eventhough our time is more limited, the moments that we do spend together as a family will be that much more meaningful. Thank you summer of 2010, you have been extremely kind to us! Hello, and welcome to autumn!

Post #200!

I started this blog when I found out that I was pregnant with Kyler. My goal was to keep our family and friends updated with our daily life and to be able to watch as Kyler grew up! Well, now all of you can watch as we raise our second child! Yes...I'M PREGNANT! I am overwhelmed with emotion! I can't wait to watch as Josh grows as a parent and Kyler as the big brother!

Potty Training 101

Last week we decided to start potty training Kyler. He has shown a few of the signs, plus this was one of my goals for the summertime. We started by heading to Target. I let Kyler pick out the "undies" that he wanted and some stickers as rewards - he chose Elmo undies and Toy Story stickers (two of his favorites). Then I decided to just let him wear the undies around the house. The first two days were very difficult...he would shout, "Potty Mommy" as he watched the pee drip down his leg. But I think that was the start of him realizing when he was going and what it felt like. He has gotten a lot better and now has only 1-2 accidents a day. Hopefully he will be fully potty trained soon!

We Love The Hill!

Kyler and I decided to go on vacation by ourselves this summer. Unfortunately, Josh had to stay home because he has been diligently working towards a master's degree. Watch out New York here we come! My sister-in-law, Courtney and my two nieces, Jillian and Madi were planning on driving from Colorado to New York and they invited Kyler and I along for the fun! 32 hours in the car with 3 kids 3 years old and under...who could pass that up? Mema's house or BUST!

Courtney made a believer out of me! She had planned to do the trip in two days...I didn't think it could be done with three kids. We left on July 12 at 5:00 am and arrived in Jefferson, NY on July 13 at 11:23 pm. Eight states in two days! It really wasn't that bad considering the circumstances. For lunch and dinner we stopped at McDonald's Playplaces or parks so that the kids could blow off some steam. We watched, "Two Guys and Two Horsies" (Jillian's inventive title for "Spirit") about 5 times and listened to lots of kid tunes! The kids all seemed to be on different schedules. There were only 30 minutes out of the entire trip that they were all asleep at the same time...it was the most relaxing 30 minutes of the trip!
When we finally got to Mema's house we had tons of fun! We went on "hikes" around the property. We saw lots of wildlife including, but not limited to: salamanders, snakes, frogs, fireflies, a skunk, deer, and a badger.
We created our own little swimming pool. My mom called it, "The Hill Swimming Pool"!
We had Poison Ivy scares and bee stings. We had fun relaxing...Ahhh!
We had tons of fun playing on Papa John's "Toys"!The lawn tractorThe four-wheeler (aka the "motorcycle tractor")The 1948 Jeep Willys
Even though we missed Josh terribly, we had lots of fun! Hopefully next summer there will be a tree house for the kids to play in!