Well, I've finally made it to a computer with a few seconds to spare. So here are some details about what's been happening in our lives.
Baby Billy was due yesterday, but made his appearance 3 weeks ago. Billy was not a name we had ever considered, but his birthdate and time led us to name him Bill (Billy). He was born 10 years to the day and very near the time that Wes' dad (Bill) passed away. It was too much of a coincidence to ignore and it just felt right. Needless to say we have our little Billy.
Maybe I shouldn't refer to him as 'little'. In fact my doctor said it was a VERY good thing he wasn't ANY bigger or it would have been much more complicated. Good thing he came 3 weeks early! He was 8 pounds 11 ounces and 19.5 inches long. He has skinny arms and legs, so I think all the weight is in his cheeks. Cameron loves his baby brother and regularly touches, kisses, and holds him. He has been very good about being soft and not trying to do anything without first asking. Unfortunately Cameron was sick when he was first born and we couldn't let him get by Billy, so it's been a little confusing for him but he's adjusting well.
I wish I could say he's adjusting to the new house as well!!! He sleeps in our room along with Billy. For the time being (at least I hope it's temporary!) we have a family room, and a family bedroom! I love our new house and will hopefully post some pictures of it soon. We're still in limbo...some stuff still at Grandma Bethel's and not much put away at the new house.
We had a great holiday season with the wonderful present of a healthy baby boy. However, I do NOT recommend having a baby, Christmas, and moving all at basically the same time. (I didn't even throw in the infections I got!) I pretty much missed Christmas which was kind of sad for me. I did all the work, but missed the fun. I'm just glad I got to come home and see Cameron though. He was very excited about his presents. I was amazed at how well he understood the "being good for Santa" concept.
I'm looking forward to life settling down a little, if that's ever possible. I'm looking forward to getting more sleep (I doubt that's possible!), having some lazy winter days indoors, and cherishing this new little one before he grows up too fast. It's kind of nice the pediatrician said not to go out much and definitely not to real public places because of all the sickness. Now I can relax and not feel so obligated to be everywhere and doing everything. Now the trick is getting Cameron to want to stay indoors and relax too. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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Posted by Jody at 1:10 PM
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Hey Jody~ Hope your liking the new house!! Mom said that Cameron's not too sure yet. That's ok its always fun to have everyone in the same room, right? Just like your back at grandmas house! If you need help with anything let me know, I could run out for a saturday and I'd love to help anyway that I can. Take care and I hope you get some rest. Tell Wes, Cameron and Billy hi for me. Talk to you soon, take care.
Wow! What a story! I had no idea there were all those similarities with Billy being born and Wes' dad. You're right - it was too much of a coincidence, and I think you were right to name him that! That's a great honor to his dad. Oh - and if he was 8.11 THREE weeks early?? I can't imagine what you would have done if he went to his due date! Yikes! Glad you're getting more rest and are settling in to your new house now that the holidays are over. Can't wait to see more pictures of little Billy soon!
Congratulation! That is so great that you named him after Wes' dad. How are you feeling? I can't believe all of the crazy adjustments you've had to deal with all at once! Wow! But all great stuff--congrats on the new house as well. That is so great! HOpe to see you guys soon! :)
Congratulations! I'm so late in saying so! That's so neat that you and Wes named Billy after his grandpa. You're right, too coincidental. I'm glad you had him 3 weeks early! Imagine how big he would've been if you had carried him any longer! Hope all is well with you and your cute family.
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