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39 weeks

Desmond eating breakfast

We have had a busy week. I went into my doctor for an ultra sound to check the baby's weight and size before delivery. They called me in for an early appointment, and by the end of the day T.J. and I were heading to the hospital to start the induction process. My doctor gave me a choice of a week on bedrest or getting induced. Funny how labor is a better choice then bedrest with a toddler.

It was overall a good delivery.  I was contracting on my own when we arrived to the hospital so I didn't start my pitosin drip until 4am.  My doctor came in the morning and broke my water and then contractions really started to pick up so I got my epidural. The first dose didn't take so I got a very nice second dose and then was really happy.  At 1:15 my nurse checked me and I was dilated to a five. 15 minutes later I was worried that my epidural was wearing off. The nurse rushed in and said we were ready to have a baby! We had to wait for my doctor to arrive. She walked in the room, shoved her arms into a rob and caught Holden just in time. It was amazing! I only had to push one time and he came out with the most amazing head of dark hair.

He has been a quiet baby so far, but I am sure that will change soon. I think he looks like a Eudy, but I do see some of Desmond and the Wolfe side in him too. I forgot how small and precious newborns are. Holden was born at 1:50 on May 24th. He was 7lbs 10oz and 19 1/2 inches. Amost exactly the same stats as his older brother.



The brothers first meeting

Monterey

 

TJ and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this August, and wanted to celebrate before the baby arrives. We quickly decided on a weekend trip to Monterey California. After an interesting drive through the snow over Donner Summit we were in beautiful Monterey.  We spent time at the Aquarium and wandering Cannery Row. We also were able to do the 17 mile drive through Pebble Beach. That drive was incredible, so many pretty sights. We had a great time and Desmond enjoyed spending the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Eudy. I look forward to 10 more great years with my amazing husband.

The touch pools at the aquarium

My 34 week pregnant belly

Standing under a wave

Pebble beach

Fun in Overalls

Desmond figured out how to get out of his overalls. The pictures show the process. He thought it was so funny walking around with his pants around his ankles.



Easter

Easter Sunday

Dang stickers, get off of there!

I think this egg was on the floor soon after this picture

Did you know there is candy in this egg?

hunting for easter eggs, he mostly liked playing in the rocks

20/30

I am so behind in blogging. I was originally going to try and backtrack all the time I have missed, but that plan is out and now I am starting anew.  The latest news for us is Desmond is now 20 months old and I am 30 weeks pregnant.

Desmond started swimming lessons this month to get ready for summer. He loves being in the water splashing and blowing bubbles. It is especially fun because his cousin Truxton is taking the class with us. Desmond has loved having his cousin so close. They play so well and Desmond loves to see baby TT as he would say. 

Des also got his first haircut this week. It was sad to see all his baby curls go but it looks like his hair will still have some wave to it, and he looks so handsome and big now.  He was so good through the haircut sitting very still. The only excitement was when he was allowed to hold the trimmer and he almost cut his own hair with it.

I am 30 weeks pregnant now, only 10 more weeks to go until we meet this new baby boy. TJ and I are still trying to agree on a name we both like. We may be deciding that in the hospital.  This pregnancy seems to have gone by fast, but maybe that is because I am chasing a toddler all around. I don't think Desmond is aware that he will soon be a big brother, he does know there is some correlation between my belly and the word baby.

Busy Busy

Desmond is now nine months old. He has started crawling around on his tummy. He uses his arms and big toes to move around. He loves to stand with his toys, his new favorite toy is his table. He started eating more real food, and discovered that he really likes strawberries. He loves trying to do things for himself. At his nine month appointment he weighed 22 pounds and was 29 inches. He is now in the 75th percentile for height, weight and head. He has two teeth and is working on some more. Desmond is such a happy baby and loves everyone around him.

What's in this cabinet?

Easter Sunday.

There are 2 teeth, can you find them?

These are my friends Abby and Brooke. We had to take a picture since Brooke is moving this weekend and we will miss her lots. Desmond and I have enjoyed walking with her in the morning and being silly with her. Abby is moving in October as well, but I don't want to talk about that yet. It seems that there will be many changes this year, friends and family moving on to new things. 



My Easter project

Water Baby

Desmond started his first swimming class this week. He is the youngest in his class, and he loves the water.  He thinks it is hilarious when we blow bubbles even though he just tries to drink the water. He isn't quite sure if he likes going under water yet, he always makes a really funny face when he comes up.

Desmond is also 7 months old now. He has so much personality. He loves to talk and scream. Whenever we go out he screams and laughs at the people around him, especially if they make eye contact. He loves the attention he gets. His favorite sound right now is "Ba" he says it all day long. He is also trying to get into everything. He rolls all over the living room and tries to get his knees up underneath him to start crawling. It won't be long before he gets it.  Desmond also loves animals, he gets so excited when he hears dogs bark he has to scream back. The other day he was in his jumper having a bark/scream contest with Leia. And yesterday he was playing with my moms dog Abby. She was licking his toes trying to avoid his grasp. 

I can't believe its been 7 months already Desmond is such a blessing to us.

Ready to head off to the pool

Not sure about this kick board

This water tastes weird

Just coming up from being underwater

Jumping off the wall