Kerrick's 2nd Haircut

Hair Before
Hair After

After picking up Kerrick from school today, I took him to get his hair trimmed. I had originally went in with intentions of getting 2 inches cut off but backed it back to 1.5 inches. He did much better this time around. He started off in the chair on the booster seat until the barber actually came over....so I ended up standing up holding him while the barber cut his hair and Kerrick had a lollipop in one hand and cheerios in the other. And of course some hair mixed in with it. But he did not fuss while he was getting his hair cut. Thankfully his curls are still there despite getting a lot of hair cut off!!

2 Weeks Old

Caelum turned 2 weeks old yesterday!! Gramm's and I took him to his 2 week appointment and all went well. He is back to his birthweight and an ounce...7.1 pounds. Caelum is now 19.75 inches long. He did really well despite having his heel pricked for his second newborn screening. After his appointment he was a trooper as we went and did a little shopping! He will not have to go to the doctor again until he is 2 months old and we will have Daddy go to that one as Caelum will have to get a few shots at that appointment :(
Click HERE for pictures from the past week...including all the visitors we have had and Thanksgiving Day!

1 Week Old

As the saying goes....time flies when you are having fun!! I can not believe Caelum is already 1 week old today (well almost 2 weeks now that I am behind in posting this!) . He has been such a good baby thus far! And it is amazing how different kids are from one another - Caelum is way more "vocal" than Kerrick was. Kerrick is doing great with Caelum as well. If Caelum is not in the room, Kerrick is asking where baby is. And if he is in the room Kerrick, wants to kiss on him or hold him and wanted to help feed him this morning. If Caelum is swinging, Kerrick will just walk up out of the blue and give Caelum kisses in the air. Too Cute!!
This past Friday we took Caelum to his 3 day well child visit. All was well except his weight in which we was right at the 10% mark. They do not like the babies to be 10% below their birth weight and Caelum was right there at the 10% mark. So we went back today he was only day 4%. I was trying to strictly breastfeed, but once again, I am not producing enough milk, so we are supplementing some of the feedings with formula. So I will try a few things to get the production rolling and if in a few weeks it does nto work, we will go to all formula.
As far as his kidneys, the test showed he had a grade 2 reflux in his left kidney and the right of his bladder showed diverticulum. The urologist said he has healthy kidneys and is not too concerned so we will go see him again in 3 months for more testing to see if it has all healed on its own. So for the time being Caelum will continue his antibiotics until we see the Urologist in February.
Other than that, we are all doing very well. My dad, brother, and Nanny came and were here all last week and unfortunately had to leave this past Sunday. But thankfully they will be back in January. I hate the time with them was way too short, but so glad they were able to come and share these memories of welcoming our little one into our lives. My Mom is still here and will be for a few more weeks - what a tremendous help she has been to us!!
Click here for some pictures of his first week!!

Caelum Brown Wells

IT'S A BOY!!! We welcomed our newest addition on November 15, 2011 at 1224. Caelum was 7.0 pounds and 19.25 inches long. A little labor history....We went in at 0600 and I was at 5cm. Pitocin was started at 0730 and by about 1200 (give or take a few minutes) I was at 10cm. After 5 contractions worth of pushing we welcomed lil Caelum!! He came out and urinated everywhere which was a positive sign to us due to his kidney issues. I am attempting breastfeeding again with Caelum in which he seems to be a pro already - just hope my body can hold up its part of the feeding and keep the production up. But he is doing great. We are having to stay a bit more than 48 hours in the hospital as they had to run a couple of test for his kidneys after he was 48 hours old and then if we got the ok he can get his circumcision.
He has had the test completed in which showed he had a Grade 2 reflux in his right kidney and diverticulum on the left side of his bladder. They do not seem extremely concerned at this point and looks like it may just heal on its own. So he will continue his antibiotic to help prevent any infections and we will go to the urologist again in 2 weeks for a follow-up.
He just got back from his circumcision and rightly so, was a bit upset - broke my heart! But it is for the best especially with his kidney/bladder issue.
Other than that we are all doing great and anxious to get home.
Kerrick go to meet his lil brother on Tuesday and did really great with him. He first pointed and poked at his eye but the rest of the time, he would give him kisses and pat his back. The big tell-tell sign is when we go home with him. Unfortunately, Kerrick will most likely be in bed when we get home, so we shall see in the morning how he will react!
And a BIG Thanks to Teddy, Gramm's and Nanny for caring for Kerrick while we have been at the hospital! Uncle Chris surprised us all today and flew in for a visit and will be here through the weekend as well - so I know Kerrick is enjoying all of the attention from everyone!
Here are a few pictures from Caelums birthday....I will post more once we get home!!

Update on Lil Munchkin

Just a quick update on our Lil Munchkin in the oven. We went to the doctor today and I am still at 4cm. So if he/she does not come before Tuesday, we will be heading to the hospital early Tuesday for an induction per the Perinatologist. Other than that, not too much else going!

Update on Lil Munchkin

This past Thursday we went to see the Perinatologist and the OB. Thankfully his/her kidneys have not dilated much more but he recommends induction at 39 weeks if they have not come before then. So we then went to the OB and found out I am now 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced. My next appointment is this Wednesday and if we are 5-6cm dilated she will send us straight to the hospital. If not, the induction is scheduled for November 15.....so we are now officially playing the waiting game.
These few pictures are of the nursery thus far. We still need to find some more decorations/art for the walls and go pick up the nightstand/end table. So more pictures to come as we get more things for the room.

New Ride

Yesterday after going to the doctor we went truck shopping. We totally did not expect to come home last night with a new ride....but we did. We got a Tundra. Click HERE to see some pictures of her at home today. Thank you Lord for this HUGE blessing!!

Update on Lil Munchking #2

Yesterday we went to the Pediatric Urologist to get a plan set for when this little one decides to make their grand appearance. Basically he/she will be started on antibiotic upon arrival just to help prevent any infection. Then 24-48 hours of life they will get a renal ultrasound and a VCUG. At this point the doctor will look at the results and see what may be causing the dilation. Then at 1 month we will most likely go back for him/her to get more scans to see if it has healed on its own or what the next step is, should there need to be one.
On Thursday we will heading to the Perinatologist to get another ultrasound of the lil munchkin and check on the kidneys at this point and see if induction will be needed and then we head over to the OB afterwards just for the weekly checkup and see if I have dilated any more.
We will keep you all posted.

New Driver in Training

Here are a few pictures from this past Sunday. We were waiting for the photographer for our maternity pictures and Kerrick was getting some driving lessons from Dada! And the one of him asleep was after a long photo session with his new cut on his forhead. He got the cut right before we were about to go in to get our pictures taken....he ran into the tailgate - OUCHIE!!