Reid vs. Camilla (our stray chicken)

All Alone...

This post is going to be short because I am on my own now, and have no time. My mom came this last week to help me out, and boy do we miss Nana!

This is my view while he's in the Moby Wrap. I love this thing. Seriously, go out and get one!

Also, people have been asking if Reid likes Link, and the answer to that is... kind of. Reid has been warming up to the idea of having a little brother, but still gets pretty jealous. He has regressed a bit with his potty training, and is doing more things to get attention, (and by "things" I mean fits...) but he's only 2, so we are trying to be patient and each day seems to get better as we establish a routine. He's still my cute buddy, and I love him to pieces!

My three most favorite guys!

So, we are all alone. I am going to try and be bloggy, but we will see how it goes...anyone with 2+ kiddos have great advice for how to survive the dreaded transition weeks? We are actually doing pretty well, but I'm only on day 2...

Baby Blessing

We decided to do Link's baby blessing at home just a couple of days after we left the hospital so that at least some of our family could be here. Nate's parents got him this ridiculously adorable blessing outfit for the occasion.

I love Link's little feet. Unlike his stocky brother, Link had long and skinny fingers and toes like his daddy.

Auntie Andrea

It was so fun to have Nate, Jeff, and their dad participate in the blessing.

Link and Grandpa T.

Reid and Audrey did not get a nap that day. Can you tell?

Nate and our bishop

This picture cracks me up because we were trying to snap a cute picture of Link and Grandma, but right as we took the picture Reid and Audrey ran into the door behind her, so this is her "oh no" face.

Our great friends the Haderlies dropped by to visit after we got home.

This is Link in his "daddy's buddy" jammies. It has a tool belt and everything. He's going to be a great helper just like his big bro.

Snoozing

I just realized....

That I didn't put any pictures of Nate's sister, Corrine on my last post. The reason this was a big no-no on my part is because Corrine SAVED MY LIFE! She came down with Nate's parents leaving her husband and two little boys for a whole week just to help me. She stayed in my hospital room for hours at a time with me so Nate could spend some time with Reid, and our first night home Link was awake most of the night, so she kept him and brought him in when he was hungry. She is so awesome, and I was very reluctant to let her go! I only have a few pictures of her with the baby because she was taking most of them, or she was too busy helping me to pose with the baby. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks to auntie Corrine for bringing her mommy expertise to my house and making my recovery much, much smoother. We love you!

Welcome to the World!

Roger Link Tulett
04/23/09
10:07 AM

7lb 13 oz
19 in.

(This is actually me just before the surgery, but you get the idea.)

Here are some fun pictures of us. Link is doing really great, and has surprised us a lot since he has come into the world. As you may have noticed he's much SMALLER than the doctor predicted. Another funny thing, while they were doing my epidural they couldn't find the heartbeat for about a half an hour, very scary. So, they called the doctor in to find it, and he FLIPPED! He went breach at 39 weeks just minutes before surgery. Who does that?! After they found the heartbeat the doctor said; "uh-oh. He's breach. We're going to have to do a c-section." Ha, ha ha. Very funny. Just slice me open and let me go home. Just kidding everything went perfectly. The doctor told me I have a "beautiful uterus" which is the complement of a lifetime. Anyway, that's the majority of my birthing story, and here are some fun pictures. Note: Nate got some SWEET pictures of the surgery, but I didn't post them here for the faint of heart, but if you want to see them e-mail me or come on over because they are kind of cool.

My Dad

Our niece, Katrina

Nate's dad

Reid meeting little brother for the first time, and giving him kisses!

Me getting to hold him for the first time. I threw up just shortly after this, so don't judge.

Nate's mom

Link and daddy

Reid chilling out in the hospital room watching movies. He's such a sweet big brother

At home in the swing!

I love this picture. They're both snoozing and have the same look on their face. too cute.

Anyway, everything is great. We have had a lot of help from friends and family, but will soon be on our own. Kind of scary, but Link seems to be a pretty sweet baby so far, so we will keep you posted!

Dear Provo,

I hate you.

Here are some pictures of happier days long ago (read: Sunday). We had a fun, low-key Easter, and it was sunny, so that's a plus.

Nate got a toupee complements of the Easter Bunny.


P.S. Happy Tax Day!

2 Weeks Until.....

1. My fingers won't look like sausages

2. I will have at least SOME pants that fit

3. I can sleep on my tummy...kind of. Sleeping on your tummy after a c-section is kind of a process.

4. I will be getting little to no sleep

5. I will be all hopped up on fancy pain meds.

6. I will think I am "chunky" instead of ridiculously enormous.

7. My family will be here!

8. Poor little Reidster will have a dramatic life change, and will probably let me know his displeasure for the first little while!

9. I will once again feel the feeling of panic that an inconsolable newborn brings.

10. I will probably have more than one breakdown about breastfeeding.

11. I will be reminded of what an amazing father my husband is.

12. I will find out if this baby does indeed have an enormous nose as all of my ultrasounds have indicated.

13. I will revel in my ickiness as my grooming routine goes out the window.

14. Someone somewhere will inevitably tell me a horrific story about SIDS that will keep me up even while the baby is asleep.

15. I will remember why I said I would never do this again and then forget it almost as quickly as I remembered.

16. My new-found flexibility will sadly go away. Seriously, I am so flexible right now it's ridiculous! Now, if my big belly weren't in the way I'm sure I could touch my toes. (news flash: for me, that's flexibility, baby)

17. I won't look at myself in the mirror without clothes on for a VERY long time. (Not that I spend a lot of time doing this now...or ever, but you catch my drift. I hope.)

18. I will be angry with/discriminate against anyone that tries to get near me who also happens to be sick. Oh yes, I will.

19. I will come to my senses about my "exercise goals" that I have currently set for myself post-delivery. Good thing my awesome double jogger is all set up and raring to go in the garage. I will be out there hoofin' it just a couple of weeks after delivery. Or not. At all.

20. I will get to meet/hold/snuggle/feed/kiss etc. etc. my new little boy. I am so excited to welcome him into the family!

Two weeks and counting!!!

P.S. I went into the doctor for another ultrasound on Mon. and he estimated this little guy's weight at 7 1/2 pounds. So, since they are supposed to gain a pound a week in the last month I will let you do the math. (my c-section is scheduled for a week prior to my due date.)