One Week Old

 I smile sometimes even when it may be a little gas :)

Here is our little sweet pea at one week old.  Of course, we are completely sleep deprived but loving every second of it. We stare at her all the time and can't believe that she is ours.  We've had lots of visitors and Ryan's mom has been staying with us to help out.  She sleeps in her pack-n-play in our bedroom and has been doing so good in there.  We do hold her all the time.  We just can't help it.  She sleeps a lot and only cries when she's hungry, needs her diaper changed, or has a little gas.  We gave her her first bath and she screamed like crazy.  Ryan and I were so stressed and we were trying to be so careful with her.  It was more of a sponge bath since she still has her umbilical cord.  But, we all survived it :) God has truly blessed with the sweetest baby.

Going Home

 Grandma holding me

 Sleeping on Daddy's chest

 My coming home outfit that was really big on me.  :)

Ryan and I were able to take Leyton home the next day, thank goodness!!!  We were so stir-crazy in that small room and had constant interruptions.  We were ready to get out of the hospital!  Leyton was able to leave 24 hours after her birth and we headed straight home.  She did great in her first ride in the car and slept the whole way home. 

Happy Birthday Leyton Ann Weaver

Here we are, awaiting the arrival of our little one.  We got to the hospital around 5:30am for our scheduled induction.  We learned when we got to the hospital that Ann and Derek were already here.  Ann's water broke the night before and she was in labor.  God had a plan that these little cousins were going to arrive on the same day no matter what was scheduled. 

After the IV was in, epidural was in, Pitocin was started, we just waited for action.  I was fully dilated around 1:30pm and was ready to push. 

Leyton Ann Weaver was born at 2:35 pm weighing 7 pounds 3.9 ounces and 19.5 inches long.  Here is our first glimpse of our little angel. 

Proud parents and very much in love!!! 

Daddy is cutting the cord.

Daddy is in love with his baby girl.  I'm sure he was already talking to her about future fishing trips and softball. :)

Our life and our love.  A precious childhood friend, Wendy Rogers, left a beautiful quote on my facebook page..."Making the decision to have a child is momentous.  It is to decide to forever have your heart go walking around outside your body."  Thank you, Wendy for this.  It brings tears to my eyes.  And a quote from Daddy " Everytime I look at her I want to cry.  She's just so beautiful. " 

Thank you to everyone for all the prayers to bring this baby girl to us.  Please continue to pray for us as we continue our adventure known as parenthood. Much love to you all!

Final pregnancy days

 40.3 weeks

39 weeks

These are the final pregnancy pictures for Baby Weaver. Our little one is being quite stubborn and is deciding to be fashionably late.  Along with needing a little push, so we are scheduled for an induction tomorrow and we will finally get to meet our precious bundle of joy.  We are so excited.  There are many prayers for a healthy baby and normal, uneventful delivery.  Everything has progressed wonderfully throughout this pregnancy and I am very thankful.  This little one just seems to be very comfortable in my belly.

Another very special event will also be happening on Baby Weaver's birthday.  Baby Sanderson is also scheduled to arrive as well.  We have joked the whole time during both pregnancies "wouldn't it be funny if they came on the same day????"  Well, God has planned it that way the whole time.  Derek will become a daddy and an uncle and I will become a mom and an aunt on the same day.  The Sanderson's, Gee's, and Weaver's will all be at the hospital tomorrow awaiting the arrival of the little cousins. 

So, I'm enjoying one day off before tomorrow.  Mom and I are going for lunch and pedicures and Ryan and I will have a quiet date alone this evening.  It's so crazy to think that it will no longer be just us.  I can't complain at all about this pregnancy.  The times when the heartburn is fierce, I feel like I'm going to pee in my pants, or when the very uncomfortable braxton hicks contractions occur...it's all easily forgotton when I feel this precisous baby kicking away in my belly.  This baby kicks all the time and we laugh watching my belly move into funny shapes or when we see a foot poke out. 

Please pray for both of the babies, moms, dads, and families as we welcome these wonderful gifts into the world tomorrow!!!  Our hearts are filled with love and joy and we can't wait to meet these sweet little babies!

Baby Weaver's Nursery & Update

We finally have some pictures of Baby Weaver's nursery.   We put the final touches on the nursery right before the shower.  It is so cute and we love it!!!!

I had midwife visit this past week that went really well.  They checked to see if anything was progressing and I am 1cm dilated, 75% effaced and at 0 station.  She doesn't seem to think that I will go over my due date and may go a little early.  We will have to see.  I am now starting my weekly visits. 

Baby Weaver is still VERY active!  My belly is constantly moving all around and the baby kicks a lot.  Baby Weaver seems to be enjoying his/her environment just fine for the time being.  As for me, I am feeling a lot more tired and nauseous.  The afternoon naps have returned in full force.  I actually went to bed at 8pm most of the week this past week. 

Ryan and I went to a baby care class and breast feeding class this past week as well.  We wasn't going with me to the breast feeding class, but once we got there and all the other mom's had their husbands with them he was trapped :) It was quite funny.  I'm not sure if the baby care class helped Ryan or made him more anxious.  He was so nervous after we left the class.  I couldn't help but laugh. 

As advised by the class and midwife, we have packed our bag and the carseat is in the car.  All we have to do is have it inspected.  We have one more shower from our church and then we will patiently wait for Baby Weaver's arrival.  Thank you everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers throughout this pregnancy.  Please keep them coming!!! 

Baby Shower

Here are some pictures from our first baby shower.  We received a lot of great gifts for Baby Weaver.  A lot of friends and family came and they were also able to see the nursery and our house.  We had a wonderful time and appreciate all the thoughtfulness and love from all of our friends and family.  We know the Baby Weaver will receive a lot of love from all of these special people.  

The wonderful friends who planned such a beautiful shower.  We love you and thank you so much!!!  Sorry we missed you Danielle.

More belly shots of Baby Weaver and Baby Sanderson

belly pics

So I'm definitely way behind on blogging.  I've been so tired since that I have just been coming home and lying down.  Here are some belly pictures that are a little older.  The top picture is 27 weeks and the bottom picture is 33 weeks.  Obviously a lot of growing went on during that time, because those are Ryan's pajama bottoms that I'm having to wear.  :)  None of mine fit anymore.  

Jingle Bellies

Here is a picture of the Christmas bellies.  The babies got Christmas presents this year, too!  March can't come soon enough!

I got the results of my glucose screen a couple of days before Christmas.  I was worried that I may not do well on this test, so I had mom make my favorite Christmas candy a few weeks before Christmas.  I love Martha Washington balls!!!  So, I was able to enjoy them before my test.  Drinking that sugary flat sunkist-tasting stuff was disgusting.  I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to keep it down, so I had to chase it with crackers.  It was awful.  Thank goodness I don't have to repeat the test because it came back normal.  YAY! 

Ann gave me a really great Christmas present this year.  She gave me a maternity pillow.  It may sound weird, but that has been the best comfort for me trying to sleep with a fast growing belly.  I feel like within just the past few weeks, my stomach has really started to stick out.  Family and friends and even coworkers are making comments about the baby belly.  And my sweet husband gave me a pair of UGG boots.  They feel so wonderful on my feet!  I wear them all the time.  My feet aren't swelling bad, but after being on them all day at work they are definitely not their normal size.

Ann and I are continuing to feel good throughout our pregnancies and everything is going very well so far.  We just can't wait to meet these little ones!

Tis the Season

Merry Christmas from the Weavers!!!!  We only took this picture about 30 times.  I can only imagine how it's going to be next Christmas with a baby to include.  :)

More Belly Pics



20 weeks






27 weeks















Here are more belly pics.  Baby Weaver is trying to make more room everyday.  Some days I feel short of breath and some days I can only eat small meals because of feeling full after a few bites.  I put my same PJ pants on to keep the consistancy with the pics :) 

I've been working the 3-11pm shift this week at work so I've been watching those baby story shows.  They just seem to suck you in.  And, yes, they make me tear up everytime.  I find myself getting more and more excited every day about this little one getting here.  Please keep the prayers coming for a healthy baby and continued healthy pregnancy. 

Happy Thanksgiving

So, of course, I'm behind on my posting.  Here is a picture of Ann and I with our baby bellies on Turkey Day.  These bellies were a lot bigger after being full of turkey.  Both babies are doing very well.  They are kicking like crazy. 

Baby Weaver is kicking so hard that my belly moves.  It is so funny to watch. I have been feeling well and continuing to have an appetite for carbs and cheese.  My glucose test is a few days before Christmas, so I am praying for good results.  I will definitely cry if I have to limit my carbs and sweets.  I'm sure Ann and I will take another belly shot at Christmas and I'll try and be more prompt with posting.  Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!!

Belly and Baby Report

Here is the belly report:  This is me at the halfway point.  I am 20 weeks in this picture.  I have to say that I've been pretty slack at taking the belly pictures.  This is the first one we have taken.  Stepping in front of a camera right now is not on my list of things I want to do.  I honestly thought I would be that first time mother that would record every little thing that is happening with this pregnancy.  That definitely hasn't been the case.  I am really surprised at myself.  Days go by before I remember "Hey, I need to write that down in my baby book".  And then, I'm looking back at my calender trying to recall which day it was.  ( my mind is like spaghetti these days )  I find myself being way more concerned about what I'm doing to have a healthy baby and pregnancy.  I'm doing really well at reading the baby books and monitoring what I'm eating.  However, those cheeseburgers and cheese fries are sooooooooo good!!!  Cheese has been one of my favorite things to eat, along with fruit.  Between mom and I, we are making weekly trips to Sam's to get a huge container of grapes that I devour before the week ends.  Sweets are the last thing I think about, thank goodness!  I did enjoy some Milk Duds that were in our Halloween candy, but no cravings for sweets.  I have been sleeping as well as can be expected with the nightly trips to the bathroom.  I guess that's just getting me use to getting up in the middle of the night for feedings in the future.  The ability to bend over and pick things up or do things has also become a little more difficult.  It's seems I grunt a lot more these days.

The baby report:  Baby Weaver is kicking like crazy and I'm loving every bit of it.  I can actually see my belly moving when the baby kicks.  It is just so fascinating.  Ryan is always trying to sneak a feel and so far has been the only other person to feel the movements.  Baby Weaver seems to like to sleep everytime I'm at my parent's or friend's house.  I just went for my OB check-up at almost 23 weeks and everything is looking great.  Baby Weaver's heart rate was 148.  Mom was able to go with me this time to hear the precious sound of our baby's beating heart.  I wish I could take that doppler home.  Baby Weaver seems to like church. :)  I know it sounds crazy, but every Sunday the little one is constantly active and kicking for the entire service.  It's so funny to me.  Baby Weaver is already praising the Lord :)  The next appointment is the week of Christmas and I do my glucose test.  We are praying for good results on that.  I don't want to think about giving up my bread and pasta.   

We have our baby furniture so we are going to tackle the task of putting the crib together soon.  We have been working on it a little bit at a time.  We will post pictures as soon as we're finished.  As for now, we are just in a mad rush to keep up with upcoming holiday shopping and everyday life.  Please keep the prayers coming for our little one!!!