Aug 26th, 5:10am, 8.8Lbs...ALL BRODY!

Can he be any cuter? He looks just like Reese did, so adorable! I had a great delivery, went in at 2:30am and delivered at 5:10am. He is so wonderful, and already we have so much love for him. I think Reese thinks as if she has a new "doll" she is full of kisses and loves to hold him! So far, things are going good, except for the nursing which is a given for me. But, I will take my time and learn how to do it for Brody. Thanks to all those who have been thinking about us! We are soo happy to add Brody Thomas to our family!

Brody is Due Today!

Well... we will see if it happens! Just a little update, I am feeling great! A little tired, but nothing to drag me down. I am due today, Saturday the 23rd, and I am not experiencing even painful contractions of any kind yet. The lil monster just wants to stay in there and keep growing I guess. We are all getting very anxious to meet the kid! We went to Balboa Park yesterday to celebrate my Mom's 49th Birthday. It was a great day! A wonderful 6 hours of walking in the sun...and still no labor pains! But, most of all mom had a good time. Jake bbq'd salmon with one of his made up marinades and it turned out soo delicious. EVERYONE... please pray that we see Brody before my birthday on Monday!!! I have people asking me if I am carrying twins!!! Am I allowed to get that big???

Still in there!

Still hanging in there! Only a few more days to really get labor going! The weather makes it soo much harder to get through our days here, I wish we were in Tacoma! I need some RAIN! Or at least colder weather. I am getting pretty tired of being pregnant, but it is all well worth it! I can't wait to see our handsome son, and Reese's lil bro!

Almost there!

I am ready for Brody to come! But, I still have to wait it out until the 15th...which will make it all better with Jake here. Aunt Aubrey went home on Monday and I did an exchange at the airport and got my mom. Very sad to have Aubreys company gone, I think Reese is going to miss her much!! It is nice to have mom here, I told her that I need to sit all day just to keep Brody in until Jake gets here! She is totally fine with that, she adores Reese so much, and doesnt mind all the attention giving to keep Reese busy! I went to the doc and nothing is happening yet, good news. I just feel like I am not going to strech anymore in my tummy, and with all Brody's kicking it is going to be a lot to handle!

OHH MY!!!

How much longer do I have to hang in here for...Brody is wondering...until Daddy gets home! August 15th, we are counting the days. I am at 35 1/2 weeks now and I feel like it should be anyday. There is no room for him to even move in there. You can see his feet kick out on my right side, getting painful, but enjoyable! I have Aubrey to help me get through my days. Believe me... I need her here. Reese is going through her toddler days and I am on breakdown mode realizing that there is going to be two of them. I will be okay, don't worry! I am truely blessed to be having another child. There are so many things I love about being a Mother, especially when my baby gives me random hugs and kisses for just being me. I love it! Brody has hiccups right now, & like I said there is no room, so I am literally bouncing with every hiccup. I think I am ready for bed, but I still have to go to the store for milk in the morning...

Fun with Aunt Aubrey!

Aubrey flew in on Wednesday to the San Diego Airport! Reese was excited to see her Aunt, I think she is getting tired of seeing me all day long. So far, we are having a good time! We went to the pool the other night to cool off after a long hot day, of course, we are in Californina. Today we went to JoAnn Fabrics to buy wooden letters to create wall hangings for Reese and Brodys name. We are excited to get started on those. I will post a photo of the finished project! Aubs is such a great help, even though I try not to ask much of her so she can enjoy her time here. Reese loves to play with her, they color, play with toys and Reese's babies. Reese has started her hitting and throwing stage, not fun. Even when she does the cutest facial expression while doing them. We are trying to kick it in the butt before it gets too bad. I bought a new sprayer for the hose, which is completely satisfying, I love having new little things! Reese played outside with it today and got us all a little wet! But, no worries, it felt great with the heat!

Super Duper Fabulous News!

Jake called today and to let me know the deal on when and how long he can take his leave for in August. By my surprise, and his too...his major man said that he is doing so well, and that there was no point in him leaving for 10 days and then to come back for like 8 days. So... they are going to push him forward and graduate him on August 14th or 15th! WOW, what a blessing! That is a month earlier than planned. That is soo wonderful! Anyways, wanted to share the great news. I am extremely excited, because that means I can try to have the baby on my own instead of getting induced! YEA!