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Visit with MiMi

My mom came by last night to drop some things off and see the boys. Here are some cute pictures of Shane and Mimi.

Our little Artist

John got an art easel for his birthday, and he really enjoys drawing on it. Here are a few shots of our little artist.

Well Baby

Both John and Shane had well baby appt's yesterday. Everything with both of them looked great! John weighed in at 28 2/4lbs and 34 3/4 inches, and Shane was 10lbs 10oz 22.5 inches- weight gain of 22 oz in 9 days since our last appt (what's he eating...liquid gold :) ). Uncle Matt came with us to give me an extra set of hands, and that was much needed.

Here are some cute pictures from the last few days.

Some new pictures of Baby Shane

Here are some pictures from yesterday and today of Shane.

Opa and Shane

Pop Pop and Shane



Shane chillin in his swing


a little smile :)

John's 2nd Birthday Pictures

Yesterday for John's 2nd Birthday we had all the grandparents over for pizza and cupcakes. John had a good time opening presents and showing off for everyone. They we sang Happy Birthday (to which John sang along with us) and then he blew out his candles. I think he had a great birthday! Thanks to Mimi, Opa, Grandma, Tom, Pop Pop and Shari for taking part in his special day!!

John and Opa playing with his digger

John getting ready to open more

John, Pop Pop and Shane

Pop Pop and John opening more gifts

Mommy and her boys

Take 2

Take 3

"Happy Birthday to you"

John blowing out his candles.

Happy 2nd Birthday John!

Happy 2nd Birthday little man! I love you!!

A little montage of John

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Some pictures of our Boys

Here are some pictures of John and Shane from Shane's first week. I can't believe his is one week old today (and John will be TWO tomorrow..WOW).

John has been an EXCELLENT big brother! I am so impressed with how patient he has been since Shane takes alot of mommy time with nursing. John is just such a great little boy, I am truly blessed! He loves holding him in the morning (for like 2.3 seconds) and gives him rocks in his swing.

Shane is such a little love. Loves to be snuggled, and loves to EAT and SLEEP! I just wish he would sleep more during the night and less all day long, but we will work on that.

Some shots from our week :)

A little comparison of my boys

How is this for scary similar! Brian said he didn't think the boys looked alike at all, so I put this together. I think they do!

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Introducing Shane James Carman

Shane's Birth Story

Well as we know I went in to be induced. I was due to get the cervadil on Wed and start pitocin on Thursday. All went as planned. I went to the hospital on Wednesday and started the cervadil at 5pm. (I was already 2 cm dilated). After about 2 hours with the cervadil in I started timing my contractions on my own because it seemed like they were beginning to come on more frequent. Well they were 5-6 mins apart. So I called in the nurse and asked if this was normal for just being on cervadil (I was under the impression it was just going to ripen my cervix and I was going to be able to relax because I knew I was in for a long day on Thursday). Well the contractions started getting worse and I asked if there was something I could have for the pain. The nurse gave me a shot of Stadol (sp?) in the butt OUCH, that stung! And it did NOTHING for me but make me drowsy (it was suppose to make me drowsy so I could sleep, and help with the pain). Well the contractions were still coming on strong, so the nurse checked me at 10pm (5 hours after the cervadil was placed) and I was 3cm. She talked to the dr and they decided it would be best to take out the cervadil and let me rest through the night –this was about 10:30pm. (ha ha freaking HA). I just continued to be in more pain. About an hour later (around 11:45 pm) I asked for something for the pain again and the nurse said, let me check you, and the look on her face was priceless… I was 9cm. So she immediately said I'm going to call the dr you call your husband (Brian had gone home at 8pm for the night to put John to bed and was coming back at 7am in the morning, no point in both of us not getting sleep). So I called Brian and said, COME NOW! And then called my mom and said you need to get to the house NOW.

Brian arrived about 12:20 and was I happy to see him! I was in SO much pain and it was TOO late for my epidural. HOW DARE THEY! I can't even begin to tell you how upset I was about that one. But I did make it that far without it, but its not like I had a choice in the matter.

I was fully dilated and ready to go a little before 1am.

Shane James Carman arrived at 1:37am weighing 9lbs 4oz and 22in. (he peed and pooped on the way out so he technically could have been a little more) (John was 9lbs 7.5oz 22in).

John and Shane have very similar features but look different too. Strange! Shane has a lot darker hair and smaller ears then John, but the lips and chin are the same.

I still can't believe I had another 9lbs + baby and I did it with NO drugs. (that definitely wasn't my intention, but apparently they wont start an epidural at 9cm... ARG)

John is doing surprisingly well with his new baby brother. He is SUCH a big help and has been very gentle and loving towards him. Most of the time he wants nothing to do with him, which is fine for now too.

Sweet baby Shane

Big Yawn

Johnny meeting his little brother for the first time

Family picture


A little grin ;) I see dimples

Looking at Mommy

What are you looking at?

Sleepy Boy

Getting ready to head home...

John being a great helper with his little brother

Our boys

The whole album of pictures can be found Shane's Birth Pictures and Hospital Stay

Induction Day!

So I am due to go up to the hospital around 3pm to start the induction process. I had a doctor appointment yesterday and I was almost 2cm dilated. I go in today to start cervadil (to loosen the cervix) and then start pitocin (to get contractions going) tomorrow. Well thats the plan as of now... but I'm sure it can change at the drop of a hat ;)

Next time I post I will be a mommy of TWO!! JEEPERS CREEPERS!!! I can't wait to meet our new little addition to our family!

I'm Fraeee Interview

Here are some cute shots from today of John. I had a little interview session (which did not last long because he didn't want to be interviewed). Here are a few pictures of John playing with his new T-Ball set he got from Jackson at his birthday party and then a short video.




Talking on the phone while driving..is that legal??

Big smile :)

Relaxing on mommy's maternity pillow while watching "Monkey"