Wow. It's 2012. How did that happen? Last thing we knew it was Thanksgiving. Where did Christmas and New Years go? I haven't blogged since November so get ready for a recap of the past two months.
Going out of order, but knowing it is really what you want to hear about...
Baby Liam!
Liam Daniel Clemmer
January 3rd, 2012
6 lbs, 11 oz
20 inches long
So apparently I had been having contractions for atleast 24 hours. Not having had contractions with Lucas, I didn't really know what was happening. It wasn't like the movies...it was just uncomfortable. After all we had cleaned the garage, taken down Christmas, finished a few projects in the boys' rooms and made a trip to the mall all in a day. Of course I was feeling something - I had done too much!
After feeling the cramps for a day, we decided to call the doctor just to see what she thought. We were advised to go to the hospital just to be checked out since I was a few days over 37 weeks. We scooped up Lucas and a few belongings and were out the door. I was abnormally calm. Casey - not so much. I was afraid that it was a false alarm (all the books tell you that happens and you will be sent home) so I guess I didn't think much about what was about to happen.
When we arrived at the hospital and I was checked in, they hooked Liam and I up to monitors and took our vitals. I was having contractions and my blood pressure was through the roof! I have excellent blood pressure normally; it even tends to be on the low side. Since I hadn't had any other high blood pressure readings through my whole pregnancy they were afraid I had preclampsia. I was admitted to be monitored overnight. Once I was admitted, my blood pressure went down. I was never treated for preclampsia so we think the blood pressure numbers were a result of pain.
Because I was having contractions - and they don't go away or get further apart - they decided to take Liam the next day.
Daddy with Lucas waiting to join me in Operating Room.
Lucas meeting his little brother for the first time!
Lucas having so much fun @ the hospital.
My oldest and dearest friend Melissa happen to be in town +
got to meet Liam. So very special for me to have her be there.
Daddy + his boys! Love.
Gran meeting Liam.
Daddy and Liam trying to get some sleep.
The hospital brought us a birthday cake for Liam.
Lucas loved it.
Grandma + Papa saying hello.
Gran + Granpa w/ Liam.
Cousin Preston meets Liam.
Kari visits us in the hospital.
Welcome Home Liam!
Adorable wreath from Grandma Reed.
Two boys in the backseat! Luke is protecting
his younger brother already. That face says it all.
Lucas loves Liam.
He pats him and kisses him all day.
My heart melts every time and my eyes
fill up with tears of joy!
Love at first sight!
One of many kisses Luke gives Liam daily.
Small boy doesn't fit in any of his clothes!
Newborn is way too big! It's a daily struggle to find
an outfit that fits. It is really sweet how little he is.
First Family of Four Photo.
My Boys!
