Perspective in Snippet's.....

Is that how you spell Snippet's??  Is it really a word? 

Anyways....life here is good.  I just don't get as much time on the computer as I used to.  Which means, updates are difficult!!  I know I sound like a broken record, but I got all the pics uploaded to the computer and will put them to Snapfish this week.  One step at a time...  I've readjusted my expectations.  With a newborn, you're somewhat confined to their schedule.  Especially if you're nursing.  So, as long as I get ONE thing a day accomplished that I wanted to = SUCCESS!  A much different pace than what I'm used to, but it's the only way not to feel disappointed at the day's end. 

Life is wonderful.  Luke is a very peaceful baby.  The night sleeping is going great.  The day sleeping....he's not too fond of unless we're in the car or stroller.  Although I have been able to get a couple good long ones in the crib.  See note above = success!  Small steps, remember.  But, for the most part, when he's awake, he's quite content.  No complaints here! 

Olivia started soccer last week and it's so much fun to watch her.  DeeDee, Kaitlyn and Josh were here last weekend and got to go with us to her first game.  She did great!  The 'team' needs some work, but we're in it for fun, so who cares?!  They have one girl on the team who can score, so we're not worried....yet!  :) 

So, back to the title of this blog.  I keep thinking of things I want to blog about all the time.  But, then I don't make it to the computer for days and I forget most or some of it.  So, for now, I might seem like I've fallen off my rocker, but you just might see random 'blog thoughts' in no particular order or that make logical sense!  I might have to see if I can update from my iPhone.  I'm sure you can, I just don't like typing on that thing all that much.

Back to DeeDee being here.  (See.... random thoughts, random order)  We had a great time with my sister and her kids here.  They were here for 4 short nights and I can't wait for them to come back.  Kaitlyn was hilarious!  I had no idea she was such a baby lover.  She gave all of us dirty looks if we tried to take Luke away from her.  She changed every diaper possible...with enthusiasm nonetheless!  And, wanted me to give her stored milk for bottle feedings so she could do them all.  It was precious!  She and my sister were huge helps.  We've nicknamed DeeDee the Baby Whisperer.  She's wonderful with babies and babies just seem cozier in her arms for some reason.  She is also amazing about telling me what to do and insisting on giving us a break.  We got a wonderful date night that was so relaxing!!  DeeDee watched all four kids so that Kyle and I could go out one night.  I got to wear a dress...and heels!  First time in months that my feet could withstand heels!  I felt like a girl again!  We went to our favorite restaurant, had a great meal (and a martini!) and just felt very at ease. 

My parents are coming back in a month for Olivia's birthday and to give Kyle and I a night away for our anniversary.  My list is growing of all the things I'm excited about.  A martini was originally on it, but I didn't know we'd get such a treat this last weekend!!  So now the list is a round of golf and a good night's sleep!!  We're heading over to Naples for the night.  It's a short drive away, but on the Gulf coast.  There's also a great steakhouse at the hotel we're staying at and we're looking forward to a relaxing dinner there!  I'm very lucky to have my family! 

Ok....duty calls.  Luke is awake and I need to help get Olivia ready for school.  Which reminds me of my next post.....the perspective of being a temporary Stay-at-Home-Mom.  Stay tuned. 

Guess What Happens When You Have a Baby.....

You get VERY far behind on your blogging!!!!!

This is pretty much old news at this point, but.....

Luke Douglas Lane was born 8.26.10 at 8:43am.  He weighed 8lbs 3 oz and was 20.5".  (Do you think '8' should be his lucky number??)

Yes, I know we are well into September at this point.  I keep meaning to give updates, but somehow the 'life of a newborn' has mandated a little bit more of my time than I expected.  Amateur, I know! :)

I have a ton of pictures and will get them uploaded this week and post a link to check them out.  In the meantime, here are two that I took with my phone.  Much faster updating this way!! 

The labor and delivery went great.  Little exciting, but no drama, which was nice.  My good friend, Allison Kaplan, ended up coming to Miami on the 25th for a rescheduled business trip.  She was staying with us that night and came in the afternoon of the 25th.  I actually had a Dr's appt on the 25th and all looked good.  I was 2cm dilated, and 'progressing', but nothing that was alarming.  I felt so good that day that I even joked around with my Dr that I would go past my due date again, similar to when I had Olivia.  I picked Allison up around 3pm, we ran a few errands, took Olivia to her swim lesson and then came home to get ready for dinner.  The four of us went out to eat down to 'The Grove'....Coconut Grove that is.  I'd been experiencing strong contractions all day, but nothing that concerned me.  However, during dinner, they started to feel a little more constant.  So, I finally decided to track them.  By the time we left, they were about 8-10 min apart.  We drove home and put Olivia to bed.  Fortunately, Olivia was aware of the situation.  I explained to her that there was a chance the baby was ready to meet us and we might have to go to the hospital that night and if we did, Aunt Allison would stay with her.  We had two friends offer to be our 'middle of the night' call, but I could not have been more relieved to have Allison at our house!!  She's known Olivia since she was born and I just felt so good knowing she was taken care of. 

I guess I jumped ahead there.....we did end up going to the hospital!   Kyle, Allison and I sat around for an hour or so watching the clock and trying to decipher this going-into-labor thing.  I called my Dr and as expected, there are very few signs it's a sure thing.  Since Allison was there and Olivia didn't have to be interrupted, we figured it was as good as time as any to go get checked.  We got there about 11pm and I was still 2cm dilated.  They gave me a LOT of water to drink, thinking maybe I was dehydrated and that was causing the contractions.  Well, by the time the hour was up and the water was down, I was at 4cm!  So, we were admitted. 

We went through a few exciting times in the middle of the night where they lost Luke's heartbeat.  More times than they would like and for longer durations than they like.  We had a long conversation with our Dr about going in for a c-section or continuing the labor.  We decided to give it another try and the little guy decided it was finally his time.  He made his grand entrance like a champ and we got to hear the Dr say 'It's a Boy!!!'.  Very exciting. 

Luke is the most precious baby (aren't they all?).  He's very calm and loves to snuggle.  Olivia is doing great in her new role as Big Sister!!  She loves to kiss him and has adapted better than I would've hoped for. 

I will update more this week, but found a few moments of quiet time....for now!