Ryker is 2 weeks!

Yesterday was Ryker's 2 week birhtday! I cant believe that he is already 2 weeks old! Time flys by! We took him to his 2 week dr apppointment yesterday and he dr sid he is looking awesome...that was music o my ears! As a new mom I worry about everything! When he was released from the hospital he weighed 6 10 and he was 19.5" but yesterday he weighed in at 7 10 and measured 21"!!! Yay-this made me so happy! He had to get his PKU done yesterday so they had to poke his foot for blood-he whimpered for about 10 secs then fell asleep! He is such a tough little guy yet he is so sweet-such a delight in our family! In his first 2 weeks of life we have gotten him out and about getting him use to our busy lives! We have taken him to Bear Lake ( 2 times) , the Bees game, the park, Park City, and to the grocery store. He is such a little champ and does so well in his car seat! I love my little Ryker so much!

What a blessing...

Wow! How our lives have changed! I have a friend who just had a babe and she said that it rocked her world...I just laughed and thought yeah right...but having a baby totally rocks your world! Life is not the same nor will it ever. Today baby Ryker is one week and 2 days! I cant believe how fast time flies! He is doing so great! He truly is such a blessing and I couldn't have asked for a happier, healthier more perfect baby then he is. He is such a sweet heart! Its amazing how much love you automatically have for someone who has been part of your family for just a few short days...but its true, the love that I have for my little guy is undescribeable! He eats, sleeps, goes through a lot of diapers, loves his tubby time ( just like his mom) and is bringing much happiness and joy in our home! We took him up to Bear Lake for the first time on Tuesday and he loves it up there already! His first official outting was to my aunt Jodi's house for a bbq this past sunday. On Monday we ventured out and went to the fabric store. Being a mom is something that I have always dreamed of and now that I am I couldnt be happier...wish I was getting a little more sleep :) but besides that thigns couldn't be more perfect! I am so blessed and thankful for such a sweet baby boy and amazing husband who I swear knows more about raising a child than I do! :)

Ryker Has Arrived Safe And Sound

The little guy has made his grand entrance into this world. He weighed in at 7lbs 3oz and is 19 1/2 inches long. He arrived at 9:03pm on Tuesday the 11th. Both him and mommy are doing great.
We came to our weekly appointment on tuesday afternoon. The nurse said that the measurement was right along schedule and when the doctor came in he asked if Heather had been having any contractions and she said no. He then said to plan on coming in next week for another appointment and we would see how things are. The doctor then decided to check and see if she had dialated further from our last visit. After checking, he said that she was dialated to a 7 and that it would probably be a good idea to head downstairs and have the baby. So we went downstairs, checked in, and got all ready to go. The dr. came down and broke Heather's water. Shortly thereafter Heather requested the epidural. She figured that since she hadn't been in any pain thus far that she would like to continue the trend all the way to the end. After waiting until she was completely dialated with some help from a little pitocin, Heather pushed for about 2 hours and Ryker was here!!! He's doing great so far. He loves to sleep and is already a great eater. We couldn't have asked for anything better.Heather is doing great as well. She's already up walking around and is almost as active as she was before.

I'm Ready....

The dr is back, my bags are packed, house is cleaned, toes are freshly painted, hair is colored and the fridge is stocked...BrIng ON tHe BaBy! I go in tomorrow to have my weekly visit with the dr, so we will see what he has to say! Hopefully he will say, "Ok, lets take him right now"...wishful thinking I know! :) My anxiety of child birth is still there but my butterflies, happiness and excitement of finally being able to see what he looks like and to hold him totally over takes the delivery anxiety! :) So Baby Stringham...we are ready whenever you are! We can hardly wait for your arrival!!!!

The wait continues....

I had another drs. appointment yesterday, but without my dr! He is out of town! Agh!!! He won't be back until Saturday, I am hoping and praying that he gets back before our little guy decides he wants to come. :) The nurse measured me and said I hate to say this, but I don't think you will last until Saturday! Uh-oh! I can't believe that he will be here anyday now! Its crazy, its easy to say that, but to actually really think that I will be a mom anyday now is mind boggling. Im mixed with all different emotions right now. I am so thrilled and excited to see what he is going to look like! I am so excited to dress him and to put good smelling lotion on him and to do his hair in a mow-hawk (sp?) There are so many things that I am excited for! But I am also nervous that I wont know what to do in certain situations...and that is when I call in reinforcements....MOM!!!!! :) I am so EXCITED for this new adventure in our lives and I am so blessed to become a mom in maybe a few short days or even.....hours!!!! :)

Kenny Concert

So on July 26th we went to the Kenny concert. It was extremely hot and muggy... especially at 8 1/2 months pregnant. We had awesome seats on the floor that I won from a radio station back in March. It was great because they were so close and we were in the shade the whole time.. except for when we walked around the whole place looking for a stupid place that would sell snowcones that we had to have. The concert was a blast and we were glad we got to go!