Colston Has Arrived!!

Colston was born on November 20, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. He was 7 lbs. 9 oz. and 21 inches long. He is adorable and such a sweet baby. It's been one week since we've been home from the hospital and each day and night gets better. He is adjusting well and had a great report at the pediatrician's office. Thanksgiving was at Allison and Chuck's this year. My mom and dad stayed for a week and helped us our tremendously. All grandparents have been in and out all week visiting with their first grandson. Erin and Josh are over the moon and getting lots of practice while waiting for their arrival.

We went on our first walk yesterday around the YMCA track and enjoyed that lots. Colston had his first photo shoot today. Bryan and Mandy came over to take some pictures that will be used for our birth announcement/Christmas card. We got some sweet pics. Our instructions were to keep him warm, naked, and fed. He did a great job! He is sleeping in his swing next to Kyle and they are watching the Panthers game right now. Colston was wearing a Panthers jersey just like his daddy. It was so sweet. Mommy got a nap in today too!

Waiting and Still Waiting...

I am 39 weeks and three days pregnant. I can go at any time so in the meantime I've just been enjoying my time here at the house and I've also been running errands quite a bit. I started writing in Colston's baby book that my mom gave us today so that's been fun. It's a great book and has everything in it you'd want to remember.

My mom also sent me all natural lavender spray for my feet and pillows/sheets for when I go into labor. Erin's job is to spray my feet and wipe my face with natural lavender wipes. :-) I'm sure she'll love that! I'll do it for her though in 4 months when it's her turn.

I've been watching several episodes daily of Bringing Home Baby or A Baby Story. Sometimes I think maybe I shouldn't be watching because the women are always screaming in pain, but then again it prepares me for what to expect. I've seen some mild deliveries and some pretty scary ones so I know which one to pray for.

My next entry will be post delivery with information about our baby boy.

First Day At Home Before Baby!

I am done with work! Today is my first day at home, getting things ready for Colston. Will he be here soon, two weeks, three weeks? No way of knowing... it could be anytime which is a strange feeling... I'm so excited!

I had my wonderful Raleigh shower on Saturday. I had a chance to visit with lots of great Raleigh folk and we got some amazing things for our sweet baby. I went to Babies R Us today to buy the last of what we'll need right away. I think we're now officially ready... although I'm sure things will pop up here and there after he arrives.

Stay tuned! My next post will be news about the arrival of our son, Colston David Braddy!