A hat for the CO winter!

Today we braved the cold to visit the photographer who took Colton's newborn pics. I had to put him in this adorable hat that Ashley sent us from her son, Tristan. It was cracking me up to look in the mirror at him! It is a little "cousin Eddie" like but his daddy has one to match!

A video for Nonnie...

Here is a video from yesterday (our 1st day by ourselves) that I was finally able to download. Everyday Colton is more and more alert - it is pretty amazing how much he changes!

3 weeks old today!

Seriously, where does time go?! Our baby boy is 3 weeks old today and growing like a little weed. At his 2 week check-up he was just shy of his birth weight so we had to take him back the the pediatrician today for another weight check and Colton had gained 11.5 ounces in the past week! Babies gain on average a one half to one ounce a day and in the past week he averaged over an ounce and a half a day! I could definitely tell he was having a growth spurt because he has been eating like crazy and growing out of his newborn clothes. Needless to say, we are not worried about his weight anymore.

Overall we are adjusting well. The lack of sleep is getting easier although last night we had sort of a rough night. Babies and gas do not go well together so we were all up a lot last night. A long nap was definitely needed today.

My sister, Pam, and her friend, Kimberly, are in town until Sunday. They have been cooking us some delicious southern cooked meals! I swear I've eaten more post-pregnancy than I did while being pregnant!

For those I've been out of touch with, I'm sorry! I just have a hard time finding time to answer emails, phone calls, and keep up with FB and this blog. I'm sure it will get easier with time.

Hope you all have a great weekend! Love to all!

Link to some new pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2431318&id=6230200&l=4f2f0ca62e

Hi Nonnie!

I sure do miss our playtime this morning!

2 Weeks Old

Yesterday Colton turned 2 weeks old! My how time flies when you are feeding, diapering, washing little laundry and trying to cat nap when possible!

Colton had a 2 week check-up yesterday and is doing great. He is just shy of his birth weight (he lost almost 10% in the hospital) and has grown 3/4 of an inch. All and all he is eating and sleeping great! Other than waking every 3 hours to eat, we are doing pretty good with the sleep so we find ourselves very thankful.

In the last week, we've noticed a major change in his alertness and his new love for a pacifier in the evening hours. I will admit that I was torn about giving him a "paci" but when he is fussy and it satisfies him I really don't care! We will cross the "getting rid of paci" road when we get there. I figure the pacifier is better than a thumb since eventually you can throw a paci away but a thumb is there to stay.

This week we also did newborn pictures. A photographer came to our house to take sweet, sleepy newborn pics. Well, who would have thought when I made the appt. weeks before he was born that 10a would be his regular "awake" time. My nerves were shot at the end of the 2.5 hr session and I'm just praying we have at least one good picture for his birth announcements! I got a look into what family photo sessions are going to be like...stressful for mom!

10 days old already?!?!

Today our little guy is 10 days old...where did the time go? Life has definitely been busy since coming home from the hospital!

Just to update everyone, Friday, 10/2 we went into the hospital at 5a for a 7a C-section and little Colton Earl entered the world at 7:29a. Overall the procedure was pretty easy but also surreal knowing the in no time that morning our son would enter the world.

I know those who have had babies completely understand, but there are no words to describe how you feel when you look in the eyes of your baby and you hear his first cries. It is the most overwhelming feeling ever! The love is instant and stronger than anything you've ever felt in your life!

We spent 3 nights in the hospital and was released around lunchtime on Monday. Everyone, including Colton, was ready to go home. Night 1 in the hospital ended with zero sleep, night 2 a little sleep and night 3 a little sleep but once we got home Colton was sleeping great other than to wake to feed every 3 hours.

Chad's parents are here and have been a lifesaver! It has been so nice not to have to worry about cooking or laundry or running errands. Chad and I have been able to focus on our baby boy 100% and my recovery.

Chad went back to work today and Colton and I are definitely missing him. Roberta (Chad's mom) is still here, thankfully, and my sister and her friend, KP, will arrive the day she leaves. The help is definitely 100% appreciated!

I will try to post more frequently. But know we are all doing really great and adjusting to the most gratifying and challenging role of our lives...parenthood!

For those not on Facebook, here are links to pics of little Colton Earl:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=982818729406%3A1724951814

Link #2: http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=782818729406%3A1794981767

Colton Earl Meade is here!!

If you haven't heard, our little man arrived here at 7:29am today! He weighed in at 7 lbs 15.3 oz and 19 3/4 inches long. Daddy Chad, Colton I are doing great! I will blog more and tell about the day later but I wanted to get up a quick post so those not on Facebook could see a pic. Love to all!

Four Wonderful Years!!!

Today Chad and I celebrate our 4 year anniversary! It is so crazy to think that it has already been 4 years since our perfect wedding on Lake Norman, NC. The past 4 years have been amazing...we've had a chance to travel to some amazing places around the world and really enjoy life to the fullest as just a couple. And tomorrow, we will officially become of family of 3! And while our life will change and we will have a whole new type of adventure, we are ready and excited for the next chapter of our lives.

I must take a moment to thank my wonderful husband for his love, support and patience! He is the most amazing man and I have no idea where I would be or what I would do without him in my life. Just when I think I couldn't possibly love him anymore, he completely surprises me and I realize that my love for him will continue to grow for a lifetime.

Last night we headed to our favorite Denver restaurant, Mizuna, to celebrate. It was delicious as always!!

And a final prego (39 week) and black shirt pic for the record....(and by the way, I do have shirts in other colors.) :-)