Surviving the first week

So much has changed since the first few days home with Seth. We have settled into a little routine that involves a lot of eating, sleeping and changing diapers. He has turned into the best little sleeper Justin and I could ask for. He eats at ten then wakes up at 2 to eat and then again at 6. We usually go back to sleep until nine at this point and then start the day with the routine of feeding, diapering and hopefully mom getting a shower in. He has the best little temperament. He only cries if he needs to be changed or is hungry. Otherwise if he is awake he simply stares at all the things around him. I know their eyes are not very focused yet but it sure seems like he is looking at something. His dad calls him his little buddy and wants to be holding him unless I am feeding him. Justin gets jealous because after he eats and while I burp him Seth likes to curl up on my chest and usually falls asleep. Life has changed so much before you lived for yourselves and what you were could do varied by the minute. Now Seth is in charge and we wouldn't have it any other way. It is amazing how you can love something so much in just a short amount of time and be completely fine with changing your life for that person. Some of our favorite things about Seth are:
1. He will hold your finger really tight.
2. The smiles he gives right before he passes gas or while he is sleeping.
3. His tiny ears
4. Before he starts crying he usually whines like a little puppy.
5. He likes to take naps with mom and dad.
Holding moms hand
Sunbathing to reduce Jaundice

Little Seth

We decided on a name as we were leaving the hospital and they told us we need to fill out the birth certificate and SS card paper work. Justin Seth Bridge, called Seth. He is starting to eat well, after a couple of scary and tiring days, and he seems to be confused as to when he should be sleeping. He thinks its fun to stay up all night and sleep during the day. He passed his second biliruben test so the lucky little guy gets to go a few more weeks with no blood drawn.

Our new bundle of joy

Here are a few pictures of our new little boy. He came into the world Friday January 15th 2010 weighing in at 8 lbs 10.3 Oz, and measuring 21 inches. Mom and the baby are doing fine.

Happy New Year

This Christmas break went by so fast for Justin and I. We spent most of the first week trying to do the shopping we had put off and the second week working on minor improvements on the house. The joys of being a homeowner. We did not spend one minute preparing for our upcoming arrival so as of this moment I have a basinet that is ready for a sleeping child but that is about it. The crib is not set up, I do not have the dresser or most of the immediate essentials that a baby needs like diapers, wipes, clothes and a car seat. For those of you that know me I know, what happened to super organized me, trust me I wish I knew. Lets hope the baby stays put for the next 16 days and I can try to get some of this accomplished. As for the New Year I came back to work on Monday and Justin starts school again on Wednesday. He is going to have a crazy semester with credit hours but if everything goes well should graduate this spring. Yea!!!! Below are some pics of our Christmas and New Year breaks.


Christmas Day, Yea for new hair products.
Lunch with Julee and Matt.
The new years group picture.
Not one of my best pregnant days.

Justin shoveled a small sledding hill for my niece and nephew.

Lets hope this doesn't happen twice in our family

The newest member of the Thompson clan was obviously in a hurry to come meet his awesome family. Emily and Eric were timing the contractions and decided it was time to go to the hospital. They called my mom to come and stay with the kids and within minutes of calling her the baby decided he was coming and came. By the time my mom reached their home (she lives five minutes away) Emily had pushed out a 9lb+ baby and Eric was tying off the umbilical cord. The paramedics had arrived just seconds before her. Everything went smoothly and both baby and mom are fine. Eric's recommendations to me were to make it to the hospital. After this I think I might camp out in the parking lot and time them there. Now all three siblings share the same birthday. Happy Birthday Emery, Easton, and baby. (they do not have a name yet.)
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Hiatus from blogging

Sorry for the hiatus in blogging. We have been running around like chickens with our heads cut off for the past two months. We have also decided to look at all of our expenses and make sure our bills are payable before we add internet. Thus blogging will happen when we happen to be at a connection. I have a ton to write about, but for now here are some pics our wonderful sister-in-law took. I was 34 weeks at these pictures.

Two ways to change your life

I have discovered two sure fire ways to completely change your life.

1.HAVE A BABY/BECOME PREGNANT!!!
This will most likely alter your late Saturday mornings and three hour Sunday naps you have become so fond of. Welcome baggy eyes and sleepless nights.



2. BUY A HOUSE!!!!!
Decide that as much as you love the basement apartment you have lived in for three years your in-laws probably want it back and you really should move on with your lives. Goodbye random spending hello to 30 years of a hefty monthly payment.


We are so excited and can't believe how fast the whole process was. I didn't say stress free or easy but it all happened in the space of a month and a half. We found the house, loved it, bid on it, had the home inspection and appraisal, all in the space of two weeks. Then we waited for the banks and finally signed our name to a dozen or more papers on the 14th. The one thing I am not looking forward to is the packing and moving. Even though we are only moving five minutes away from where we live now just looking at all of our stuff makes me tired. The plan is to move slowly and organize as we go rather than after we get there but now that the deal is done Justin can't wait to get in and live there so we will see how organized packing ends up. We received the keys on the 15th and since we both had Friday off for Fall Break we started what we thought would be minor projects. They actually turned into major projects and while I was waiting for my portion of the project I became bored and started three other projects. Needless to say Justin was not very happy with me but when we are actually done I know he will be happy as will I. I will post some before and after pictures hopefully by the end of this week.