So far, so good

This is Adam's fourth day in the world. So far he has been a very cooperative baby! He is eating and sleeping well...even through the roaring of our resident lion. Jacob is in love with his baby. He wants to know what Baby Ah is doing all of the time. He is eager to touch his little brother and make sure that they have all the same things...eyes, nose, fingers, toes. It is only our second day home, but there has been no jealousy thus far (knock on wood). I would have to say that my biggest problem at the moment is trying to find a new name for the blog. Obviously Jacob's Journey is not the most appropriate title anymore. I am open to suggestions!

Jacob was so excited to hold his little brother!!

Adam looks exactly like Jacob did....it looks like Jacob is holding a little replica of himself.

Adam and Jacob's first video together!

Welcome, Baby Adam!!

Adam Lee Koelz
October 7, 2009
2:30 pm
7lbs 6oz
19.5 inches

Doctor's Orders

I haven't been able to indulge in sweets for the last couple of months, due to my gestational diabetes. Those who know me, know that I have a sweet tooth......a very sweet tooth. To my surprise my doctor was all in favor of me having cake for my birthday. When I told her I might have a small piece she said that I should have a big piece.....and as much milk as I wanted!!! She did have to assure me a couple of times that I would not be killing my baby and I eventually trusted her recommendation.

THANK YOU DOCTOR!!

Day 6

Day 6.....still sick :( I am however trying to look on the bright side. I'd rather be sick now than in 2 weeks, when our newest bundle of joy arrives. Being sick has also forced me to lay down...alot. This isn't something I like to do alot of. I'm a mover. I know now, that it comes from my father. He never stops. Lee says that I "flit about the house" doing things all day long. This makes me happy. When I sit still for too long I feel like I'm being useless....and that would not make Sir Topham Hatt proud. (I've seen too much Thomas the Train!)

So, even though I feel a little useless, I know that my body needs the rest. It is telling me that.....constantly....for the past 6 days.

So, 15 days to get better. Surely we can make that deadline!

Let the countdown begin

20 days. Why am I counting down?? Well, when I found out I had developed gestational diabetes one of the first things that actually went through my mind was.."I hope I don't get sick." You know, like a cold or something. Because I NEED sweets when I am sick. I can't stress this enough....NEED. As of today, Jacob has shared his sickness with me. I feel like I need to be tied down to a dolly like Hannibal Lecter, mask and all. Not only am I pregnant, but I'm sick...and can't have sweets. I at least think the ladies who read this can understand..empathize. I'm allowed to feel sorry for myself every once in a while...and today is my day. I've done really well with the restrictions on my diet. I've watched my son and husband eat ice cream in front of me on more than one occasion and didn't mind. I've watched Jacob drink chocolate milk every day. If, after dinner, Lee wants a snack he eats it.....and I haven't minded. But now I'm sick. Someone please bring in the straight jacket!!!!!!!!!

Rain, Rain......

It was raining today when I woke up. I love rainy days. For some reason I feel no expectations on rainy days. If it gets done, great...if it doesn't, who cares....it's raining after all. It's a day to stay in your jammies a little longer and cuddle up in bed. Jacob also loves the rain. He always says, " I wanna touch the rain." Since there was no thunder and lightning I thought, why not? He told me he would need his rain boots and his rain coat, so we donned our rain gear and headed outside for fun. Well, he headed outside, I kept in the doorway....I was afraid I would melt :)

I realize these videos may be boring for some, but I figured the grandparents would want to see. I love how he didn't even hesitate to step out into the downpour. And he was so excited to find a "waterfall" in his own backyard!! And the bird's nest is still there.....despite the absence of the birds for some time.

While we were playing, Lee came home for lunch....in uniform!! (a treat for me :) ) He was not very surprised to find us playing in the rain, and since he was already wet, I got him to pose for a picture.

Aren't my men handsome???

Pink Palace

The Pink Palace is a museum in Memphis. I remember going as a child and seeing a dinosaur that really moved! We thought Jacob would really enjoy that. We found out that admission is free on Tuesdays after 1:00pm.....so we went. I'm glad it was free. Jacob was terrified that the T-Rex was going to eat his Daddy. He was saying, "No, my Daddy, No, my Daddy, No, my Daddy!" I wanted a picture of both of them in front of the T-Rex, but Jacob wasn't going anywhere near him. But Daddy was very brave!! My hero!

In the video you can hear Jacob say that the dinosaurs are going to eat us. We somehow managed to escape unscathed :)