Sunday, March 29, 2009
Newborn Photographs
Well, unfortunately, I'm not completely satisfied with the pictures from his newborn photography session. Some of the pictures I received are good, and I'll post some of those. I'm not going to go too in detail about all of it...I'll be in tears if I talk about it too much :) So, here are a few of the "better" ones....
One Month Appt -- a few days late...
Nicholas had his one month appointment on Friday. I can't believe he's a month already -- well, now 5 weeks. It has went so fast -- it seems like last week I was in the delivery room thinking "is this kid ever going to get here?"
We knew he was a big boy -- he weighed in at 11lbs 11oz, and measured 23 inches long. This puts him in the 90th - 95th percentile. Amazing how fast he has grown in such a short time!
He's just so cute...and mellow! We had a couple days this past week where he was more fussy than usual...but I think we're back to normal now. He's just an awesome kid.
Also, the past couple of days he's been sleeping for 5 hours at night....ahh, yes! Finally, a little more sleep! Extra sleep, along with a happy baby made for a really great week, especially when I got the call that I have been hired as a RN in the ER at Methodist (the same place I currently work as a student nurse). So, all in all, it's been a good week for the Beam Family....things are just falling into place....
Love,
Court
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Nick - 3 1/2 weeks
Nicholas had his newborn photo session yesterday with Jodi Willan from My Little Bean Photography. She is somewhat new to newborn photography, but she came with some great ideas, and I know we got some really great photos! I will be posting the photos as soon as we get them, and also be using the photos for his birth announcements....I know- a little late for birth announcements, but better late than never, right?? :)
In the meantime, here's the latest amateur/mommy photos of him....
How did we end up with such a cute baby? Seriously!
Be back to post soon!
~Love, Court
Friday, March 13, 2009
But boy was it worth it!
Wow, I can't believe it's been over 3 weeks since I've posted. I'm a terrible blogger!!!
I last left you with a blog on how miserably pregnant I was -- and now, I return with an almost three week old baby to introduce! Oh, and the misery I was complaining of, was worth every minute!
Nicholas Tyler Beam was born February 22 (on his actual due date!) at 3:08pm. He was 8lbs 8oz and 21 1/2 inches long.
How it all went down: Since Valentine's Day I had been having contractions, but at 5am on February 22nd, my water finally broke and shortly after we were on our way to the hospital. Thank goodness it was early in the morning, because it made the 40 minute drive to Carmel much easier, as my contractions were much more intense after my water broke. We arrived at Clarian North around 630am, and I was already dilated to 6cm. I received my epidural, and I thought to myself "Oh, this is going to be cake!" After the epidural, I was feeling better than I had felt in two weeks. At 11am, the nurse came in, checked me, and said it was time to push. Suddenly, this fear came over me, as I realized this was it -- our lives were going to be completely different after this. Sure, these thoughts had already crossed my mind throughout the nine months of being pregnant, but it was so much more real at that moment. Then, what I thought was going to be an easy delivery turned into four long hours of pushing, multiple episodes of vomiting, a small episiotomy, and a short stent with the vaccuum...
While the whole event still seems so fresh in my mind, it's true when they say your brain has a way of forgetting about the pain...I would do it all over 100 times for him.
Then, 10 days after his birth, I had to write a research paper and return to clinicals. Thank goodness my hormones weren't too outta whack, as I thought they would've been -- because the school stuff on top of having a newborn at home, and recovering from labor is really enough to get anyone admitted to the psych ward! But, after a few good cries and lots of help from my Mom, I got it all done! Tim & I were so thankful for my Mom, as she took full care of Nick the week Tim had to go back to work and I had to go back to school. She truly was a lifesaver!
And, now here we are....going into week three. I am completely head-over-heels in love with Nick, and I couldn't be happier that he's here. It's so funny how life works out -- we had no plans for a baby, but now that he's here I couldn't imagine it being any different.
My days now are filled with feedings, diaper changes, and naps...and once you're a Mom, I've discovered that you actually get excited about baby poop -- who would've guessed?!
Here are some pictures of the little man that I get to spend my days with....what a lucky, lucky girl I am.
I last left you with a blog on how miserably pregnant I was -- and now, I return with an almost three week old baby to introduce! Oh, and the misery I was complaining of, was worth every minute!
Nicholas Tyler Beam was born February 22 (on his actual due date!) at 3:08pm. He was 8lbs 8oz and 21 1/2 inches long.
How it all went down: Since Valentine's Day I had been having contractions, but at 5am on February 22nd, my water finally broke and shortly after we were on our way to the hospital. Thank goodness it was early in the morning, because it made the 40 minute drive to Carmel much easier, as my contractions were much more intense after my water broke. We arrived at Clarian North around 630am, and I was already dilated to 6cm. I received my epidural, and I thought to myself "Oh, this is going to be cake!" After the epidural, I was feeling better than I had felt in two weeks. At 11am, the nurse came in, checked me, and said it was time to push. Suddenly, this fear came over me, as I realized this was it -- our lives were going to be completely different after this. Sure, these thoughts had already crossed my mind throughout the nine months of being pregnant, but it was so much more real at that moment. Then, what I thought was going to be an easy delivery turned into four long hours of pushing, multiple episodes of vomiting, a small episiotomy, and a short stent with the vaccuum...
While the whole event still seems so fresh in my mind, it's true when they say your brain has a way of forgetting about the pain...I would do it all over 100 times for him.
Then, 10 days after his birth, I had to write a research paper and return to clinicals. Thank goodness my hormones weren't too outta whack, as I thought they would've been -- because the school stuff on top of having a newborn at home, and recovering from labor is really enough to get anyone admitted to the psych ward! But, after a few good cries and lots of help from my Mom, I got it all done! Tim & I were so thankful for my Mom, as she took full care of Nick the week Tim had to go back to work and I had to go back to school. She truly was a lifesaver!
And, now here we are....going into week three. I am completely head-over-heels in love with Nick, and I couldn't be happier that he's here. It's so funny how life works out -- we had no plans for a baby, but now that he's here I couldn't imagine it being any different.
My days now are filled with feedings, diaper changes, and naps...and once you're a Mom, I've discovered that you actually get excited about baby poop -- who would've guessed?!
Here are some pictures of the little man that I get to spend my days with....what a lucky, lucky girl I am.
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