Well I can't believe it has taken me a MONTH to post all of the pictures from the boys big delivery day! First I'll start off with a picture of the boys today at 5 weeks 1 day. Case is on the left, Ryder on the right. They have changed so much already!!
Now for the delivery. Everything went great--the boys were able to wait until our scheduled date so there was no rushing around because my water broke or I was having contractions or anything like that. I almost wished I could have experienced that excitement but seeing how great both of my deliveries were I am fine with how things happened. The morning of the 22nd we just took it easy and hung out with Boone before we dropped him off at school. This was by far the hardest moment of the day if not the entire pregnancy. I was so sad leaving him there because I knew that in a few hours he wasn't going to be "the baby" anymore and I didn't know how he was going to handle that---but more of that to come later! ;) So we were off to the hospital. I had to be there at 10 and as soon as the paperwork was done I was off for IV's and blood work---so much fun!!! I got to see all of my family before they took us back around 12:15. Except for the epidural (and a lot of itchiness) I didn't feel a thing and at 12:57 p.m. Case Cooper Sills was born weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces and measuring 18 1/2 inches. Then not to be left out too long his "little" brother Ryder Hudson was born at 12:58 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 19 1/2 inches. They were and are perfect. They did great breathing on their own and since there were no complications the boys were able to stay with us the entire time. This was something I was always hopeful for but didn't really think was possible. I am so grateful that they were able to spend all of that time with us instead of with nurses in the NICU!! So here are some pictures from our stay at the hospital.
Proud Daddy!!
Relieved Mommy!! (Ryder & Case)
We're only missing one person---- our favorite 2 year old!!
There he is!!
Case
Ryder
Grammy and Case
Boone is such a good big brother! Sure he has his moments of jealousy but who wouldn't after being the only kid for 2 years then having to share the attention with TWO more brothers. But this kid is so amazing!! He gives hugs and kisses and LOVES to help---sometimes too much!! He has calmed my fears about how it was going to be and seems to really be taking his role as big brother seriously. He does ask if "the boys" want to play-- ;)--before too long I'm sure he'll want them to leave him alone.
Snuggle Buddies
Ryder's first bath
And Case's
My 3 Sons!!
Case (or Casey as Boone calls him) is doing great and although he is definitely the "drama" of the group he is also my cuddle buddy! At the 2 week checkup Case was 7 pounds 10 ounces and all looked great.
Case loves being all balled up while you hold him!
My little man
Case and Aunt Leslie (she gave the boys these awesome tummy mats--a frog and a lion. They are so cute!!)
Ryder is my laid back kid...... I hope (fingers crossed I got one of these!!) He has a temper when he need something you aren't getting fast enough but he is the strong, silent type I think. At his two week checkup he was 8 pounds 6 ounces and looked great as well.
Mr. Cool
No, this is not how I normally carry them!! ;)
Our friends have twin daughters--they came over to see the boys
Case, Uncle Chad and Ryder
Aunt Stephanie and Ryder
Pops and Ryder
WOW from 1 to 3!!!
Their cute Twins gear Aunt Erin and Uncle Houston sent
Awww so sweet........
until I poke you in the face!!!
Case, Lou and Ryder
Going for a walk
I LOVE my boys!!!
Boone is the sweetest thing ever!
I got my soccer ball and my gun, what else is there?!?
Look out deer!!
So helpful!!
I love my brother!
Ryder
Ryder's first real bath--they like this MUCH better!!
Case's turn!!
The boys in some super cute outfits a friend from school gave them--thanks Elizabeth!!
Boone just had to squeeze in!!
Boone said "Hey Case, stop that!"
"What you doing Ryder?"
My little Red Raider in his new Tech shorts from Grammy and PaPaw--he loves them!!
Get your guns up!!
Checking on the boys
Case
Daddy pulling double duty!!
Watch me go!!
No, Ryder is not suffocating--he was very happily sleeping and snoring!!
Case
Ryder
Sweet Boys!!
Boone's Easter Haul---oh my!! Well a little was for the twins but most for big brother Boone!!
WOW!!!!
Here we go a huntin'!!
I can't waste my time with a bucket--come on now!!
Great Easter!!! Thanks Easter Bunny!!!Ok so just a little more-- Brian and I are doing great! We are getting some good sleep thanks to our awesome babies sleeping in 4 to 5 hour stretches at night and even some 6 hour stretches here and there!! Woo Hoo!! Brian has been amazing and so helpful. It can get a little crazy sometimes so it's nice to have someone to look at and just laugh with--because what else can you really do?!? I'm glad I have him and we can go on this journey together!!
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers through our entire pregnancy and for your continued prayers for our new family. Thanks to everyone who sent things for the boys and for those that brought us food and for those that just came by to meet them. You are all so special to our family and we are so grateful for your generosity. I have to say a special thanks to my mom "Grammy" and Brian's mom "Grandma Lou" for coming and staying with us and helping out as we adjusted to our new schedules and also to all of our family that came in to be with us when the boys were born, we are so lucky to have you all and our boys are even luckier to have you in their lives as role models, friends and of course as family. One last thing, I have to give my thanks and praise to God for our two little miracles and for my family. God is so good!! I am reminded of this every day in my little boys faces and in the beauty around me. I am so grateful for his watchful vigilance over me during my pregnancy and for his unending love for my family. My biggest hope is that his presence will be strong in my boys and they will grow to know him personally in thier lives. That is the most I could ever ask for.
It's going to be hard to post like this often so from time to time I may just add pictures (since i know that's what you really want anyway) and just jot down some words from time to time. Hope that's ok!! Also, the new song is just one of many I love from Mumford and Sons. The words don't have any meaning for what's going on in my life now, just love the song!!
Love you all!!
