Disneyland Continued

Grady loved looking around at everything. So much to see.

Little Hooligans

This ride was not for me. I hate getting wet! Somehow Reg got me on Splash Mountain though.

The Merry Go Round

Cohen and Uncle Reg

They love their new cousin Grady so much.

The wonderful people who made this trip happen! Thank Mom and Dad!

So sad to be going home.

Disneyland!

For Christmas this year Regan's parents gave everyone in the family a trip to DisneyLand! That means 26 people! They paid for everything, even the food. It was so generous of them! They are the best and I am so lucky to have them for my in-laws. Reg and I weren't sure if we were going to go though because Grady was only 5 weeks old but we thought about it and we both felt good about it and knew that we should go. Some of you may think we are crazy but we got the OK from our Doc and it was so much fun. That is an easy age to travel with because he just slept and ate and was so good. I look back and I can't believe how smooth the trip went with a 5 week old and 26 people. It was a blast and we can't wait to go back.

This is where I spent a lot of my time! I bet most of you didn't know there was a baby center in DisneyLand and California Adventure but there is and it is wonderful. There are places to nurse, change your baby, there are high chairs and microwaves. You can even buy diapers and baby food. It is such a cute little place and life saver.

Reg just had to have a Turkey Leg. We found a quiet little area to eat it because it is so messy and he said he could never eat one in public.

This is Grady in Small World. He loved it! He loved looking at all the lights.

Such a good little boy, just hanging out in his car seat.

Reg is the best Uncle and they all love him so much! He took a bunch of the boys on some rides while the adults went on Tower of Terror.

Waiting in line for Peter Pan. Cutest ride ever.

Best husband ever! He was so helpful and sweet even when I was being crazy stressed out.

The group waiting for the bus.

Grady in his Mickey outfit that Grandma and Grandpa gave him for Christmas.

On our way to Disney Land!

I can't believe my little boy is 6 weeks old! I missed his one month post so I thought I would do 6 weeks. We are having so much fun with him. He is such a good baby and growing so fast. We love him!

• He now weighs 10 pounds!
• He has started smiling and it the cutest thing ever cause of his dimple!
• He is super happy and smiley in the morning.
• He is sleeping really well at night. Hallelujah!
• He went to disneyland and had alot of firsts: first plane ride, first ride, first trip, etc. (post to follow)
• He visited his Great Grandma Dangerfield and Great Grandma Winder.
• He really alert now and awake alot more. He loves lights and looking around the room.
• He likes his baths now.
• He is starting to lose his hair on the sides of the top of his head so it looks like he has a faux hawk.
• This one is strange but he a type of fungus growing on his tongue. Gross, I know! At first we thought it was thrush but now we know that it is not. The Doctors aren't really sure what it is but they say it is harmless and nothing caused and it should just go away. We had to put this purple stuff in his mouth for it and it stains everything so of course his lips and tongue are stained. Poor guy!

Recent Happenings

Regan surprised me yesterday with an early Valentines Present. It quite the surprise and very sweet. It was sweet that he thought to do something like this cause I really needed it.
This is the craft Jamie and me made on Monday night. They were so fun and easy to make. Thanks sissy for picking up the stuff and making them with me.

Just chillin with Dad while I was making my craft.

Getting ready to go to Grandma's and Grandpa's.

Getting ready to take a bath. He is starting to like his baths more and more.

First Week Home

We made it through our first week! Here were some of the highlights:

• He was a stinker the first night home but now he is sleeping so well at night.
• He has dimples just like his Dad!
• He loves to smile while he is sleeping. He must be having some really good dreams!
• He is an awesome eater! He already weighs 7.9 pounds. He went down to 7.3 in the hospital so that is really good.
• He doesn't like his diaper being changed or being undressed but that is the only time is he fussy.
• He loves being swaddled!
• He loves his bouncy chair.
• He pulls the funniest faces and keeps us laughing.
• He can be very alert and loves looking around.
• We had lot's of visitors and yummy dinners. Thanks everyone!
• He loves being held and snuggled.

My Boys

Uncle Jerry and Grady

Grandpa and Grady

We sure love this little boy!

Grady Regan Nordgren

Our sweet little boy was born on January 20, 2010 at 11:58 pm. He weighed 7.8 pounds and was 19 inches long. He is healthy and strong and we are so in love with him. It was such a wonderful experience for both of us!

I started to feel contractions around 1:15 AM, by 2:30 Am they were 2-3 minutes apart so we headed to the hospital. By the time I got changed into the hospital gown my contractions had slowed and were less intense. Bummer! I was dilated to a 3 1/2 and was in early labor. I was given some morphine and sent home. At first I was bummed about this but it ended up being a really good thing cause the morphine helped alot and I was able to go home and sleep and eat. My cute husband kept record of all my contractions so we knew when it was getting closer. My mom and sister came and visited me at home and kept me company. Finally at 3:30 I couldn't bear the contractions any more and they were coming fast and hard so we headed back. They took me right in and within 15 minutes I had my epidural! Halajuah! Thank heavens for modern medicine. I was dilated to 41/2 and moving quickly. By 7:00 the nurses thought he was coming and prepped the room but that little stinker was not coming yet. I had to have a little pitocin to get my contractions more regular and to get me fully dilated. I was dilated fully on my left side but not my right side. Weird, I know. Around 11:00 I was able to start pushing. I was in another world. It was so strange, I was in the zone! Even though I had a epidural I could still feel when I needed to push so that was good. We had wonderful nurses and even though my midwife was out of town, the midwife that filled in for her was so great and nice! Really, I don't think it could have gone any better. He is such a sweet baby and we love him so much!