Parker James Carnohan

Parker James Carnohan

March 31, 2008 @ 4:59 pm

8 pounds 5 ounces

21 inches long

Arrival at the hospital! We arrived at 2:00 pm. I was having contractions about 3 minutes apart, but still very bearable. I woke up at 7:00 the morning of with contractions, but still unsure if it was the real thing. Parker was 4 days late...much better then Gavin, who was 8 days late; maybe the next one will be on time. My sister Alison, my mom, Kyle's mom, my dad, and Kyle were all in the room during the delivery.

During transition stage. Those contractions SUCK! The only thing that kinda distracts me from the pain is the massager. Kyle puts it on full blast during the contraction, and it helps. My back is kind of paying for it today...a little sore!

Nearing towards the end. The face of natural childbirth, no relief! I was terrified to go through the pushing part of the labor. I hate that part; so uncomfortable. I did; however, get lucky with this little guy, one push and out he came.

There he is, bright eyes. He looks similar to Gavin, but different. He has a broader nose, lighter eyes and two big dimples. He is so beautiful.

Me and my boys.

No Baby Yet!

Alright...I have not had the baby yet, and unfortunately no exciting contractions. With Gavin I had a lot of early labor, kinda like this one. So it will be no surprise if all of a sudden I have to race to the hospital with hard contractions. I went to the doctor on the 27th and I am 3 centimeters dilated; whatever that means. I could be at 3 for weeks, so I am not holding my breath. I am getting a little eager, but then I have to remember how "easy" life is now. Hopefully the next post will be with full of pictures of Parker.

Gavin Singing ABC's

Gavin singing his ABC's. We sing it all the time and one day he totally was singing it along with me. He got it! Well most of it. Some letters you may not understand, but all in all he's got the gist of it. My little singer. This was done on Easter Sunday, right after his basket opening, hence the distraction.

Gavin's First Easter Egg Hunt!

This was Gavin's first egg hunt. Our play group did an egg hunt at a park here in Oceanside, it was a great turn out and a lot of fun. The weather was perfect; I think (hope) spring has finally arrived. Gavin's favorite part was all the treats inside each egg. He would find an egg, and beg me to open the egg to reveal the special treat. I think my child has become a candy junkie. I swore to myself my child would not know what candy was... but hey the kid has to live a little too, right?

Gavin with his friends Jack (3 years old) and Kai (1 year too)

All the kids! I could not squeeze them all into the picture.

Gavin a little confused as to what is really going on. I think after it was over he now knows what Easter is all about... candy!

I got one!

Yes, number two!

Here we go, the basket is fillin' up!

Gavin pleading with me to open the egg so he can eat whatever is inside.

Jack and Gavin, proud egg hunters.

Happy Second Birthday Addison!

Gavin singing Happy Birthday to his two year old cousin, Addison. He was a little distracted, but I figured it would work. I hope you all enjoy it.

Happy Second Birthday Addison! We love you very much, and can not wait to see you in a few weeks. We wish we could be there for your birthday party, but we know you will have a fun Thomas the Train party with out us. Happy, Happy Birthday! Love, Crazy Uncle Kyle, Auntie Whitney and cousin Gavin...almost Parker too!

St. Patrick's Day Etc.

For St. Patrick's Day we decided to make it a little interesting... we dyed Gavin's eggs green. He liked it a lot. And I think he really remembers green because of his eggs. I think I will be doing this a lot more to continue to teach him his colors.  This kid loves his eggs.

Eating green eggs, french toast and strawberries.

Yummy!

Gavin was sound asleep during one of his afternoon naps...until Kyle came home. He came home really early and Gavin heard Daddy! Kyle went in there after letting him cry for 15 minutes, and snuggled with him. They both ended up falling asleep. So sweet.

I am so BIG!

I have not taken any growing belly pictures this time around. This poor second child is already facing second child neglect. After Kyle took the picture, I told him to take it from a different angle, but I guess I am as big as I look! I am in denial. This child has worked me over in the belly department. Kyle noticed stretch marks bellow my belly button (where I can no longer see). I told him they are just veins, but I think they are stretch marks. What? I did not get any with Gavin. I guess this kid wants to make his mark.