Two week update.

Tyler is two weeks old today so I thought I would give a quick update on us. We are all doing great so far and just enjoying our new family of four!

I am so proud of Carson. He really has embraced his new status as a 'big brother' and has been such a big help. He calls him 'baby tyler' which has sort of stuck and now Dan and I refer to him that way too. He loves to come and watch me change his diaper, hand me supplies, hold his bottle, and anything else that goes along with caring for a newborn. Most of all, he wants to hold his hand all the time and it just makes you want to melt. He doesn't really get why tyler sleeps so much or fusses but it doesn't seem to bother him. He is still going to school most of the day during the week so that has been a huge help in keeping his routine while I am home and caring for tyler. Then on the weekends Dan and I just tag team to make sure both boys are happy!

Tyler is definitely growing and filling out and I can already see the leg rolls forming. I really hope he has the same chub that Carson had as a baby, it's just too cute. He is sleeping great too and gives me 2 good stretches of sleep at night and only waking twice to eat right now so I really cannot complain. Maybe the 'i love my sleep' genes were also passed down from Dan to Tyler too. One can only hope to have two great sleepers!

My recovery so far has been GREAT. I am going a little stir crazy being in the house so much since I wasn't supposed to drive or do much until two weeks postpartum which is today so I cannot wait to get out on my own soon. I barely had any pain this time around too but I've been taking it pretty easy so that is probably why.

We have Tyler's two week pediatrician appointment on Thursday so I will report back in on how he's doing on the weight gain and anything else that comes up. Until then, here are a few pics of the boys....

Carson's way of holding hands with Tyler...it's the finger hold I guess!

My first post as a mommy of two little sweeties!

I'm a week late for obvious reasons (ha!) and actually today was my due date but I wanted to write an official "welcome to the world little tyler" post so here it is!

On July 14, 2009 at 10:23 am Tyler Michael was born. He was 7 lbs 8.6 oz and 20 3/4 inches long. His middle name is actually Dan's first name so each boy now has a part of their daddy as middle names. He looks identical to his big brother Carson at this age too, it's actually like looking at the same baby!

We came home a day early from the hospital on Friday because I was feeling good and missing Carson SO much. He has really adjusted nicely to the change and is such a great little helper. He loves to watch Tyler eat and when he is awake he likes to hold his hand as much as possible. He calls him "baby Tyler" which I find so endearing. I hope they develop a strong brotherly bond and grow up to be best buds!

Introducing Tyler.....


All ready in his carseat ready to go home


Day 6


And he does have hair. I just love little newborn hats and have a whole pile of them. He makes the funniest faces!

My last post as a mommy of just one little sweetie.

And I am so full of emotions that I cannot stop the tears. I know that Carson will be an amazing big brother but just the thought of him no longer being my little baby is just making my heart ache. His entire world is about to be turned upside down and I just want him to know how much we love him and know it will all be ok.

It's been an amazing two years and as I watch him grow and change into the sweetest little boy I can't help but smile from ear to ear as I think about what is ahead for us with our family of four.

So tomorrow at 10 am I will be having a C section and we will welcome Tyler into the world.

Wish me luck!

Carson 2 year pics!

I totally forgot to post these adorable pics I got done of Carson. There are a few of the belly too but believe me it's gotten much larger since these were taken at the end of April.

Here are some of my faves below:

Byyyyeeee thanks for looking!

Interesting.

That is exactly what I said to myself when I opened up Carson's art project he came home with today. He loves "art" and always says "I made that for you daddy" with so much pride when he comes home with his masterpieces. Sadly, nothing is ever for mommy! Anyway, I was glad this one was for Dan since it looked like something from a crime scene. Apparently they traced their bodies and the kids got to color themselves. Cute idea but when I put it down to take a picture of it, I just couldn't help but laugh!!!