All About My Second Baby

So I did this with Livy and it's been on my mind lately and I want to remember these things about the boy before I forget.

1. WAS YOUR PREGNANCY PLANNED?: Yes and it took longer this time than it did with Liv. I started getting baby hungry around the time Livy turned 1. We prayed and of course got our answer and then after 2 or 3 months I ended up impregnated!

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?: Yep, almost a solid 3 years! Woo!

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?: We weren't as insane as we were with Livy but we were SUPER excited! And so glad that we had freaking awesome insurance :)

5. HOW OLD WERE YOU?: I was 22 when I got pregnant and BARELY 23 when I had him. I was hoping to be 22 still to be able to say I had a baby at 21 and at 22 but the little sucker refused to come out according to plan.

6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?: I had took the test and never looked back! And of course I found out I was preggo before missing a period or anything. I like to know as soon as humanly possible.

7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?: I can't remember. Everyone we knew probably. I got ratted out at church thanks to my friend Raquel :) so literally everyone we knew found out almost ASAP.

8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?: Ha! Like that's even a question. OF COURSE. I forced Matt to take me at 15 weeks (we lied and said we were 16) to some lady who did ultrasounds in her house ??? So weird, but she was really nice and it was a fun experience with Livy. And we found out we were having our first little boy!!!

9. DUE DATE?: Feb. 26, 2010 (2 days before my b-day) - But he was going to be a c-section on Feb. 23 at 5:30 in the morning - but then I wanted to try a vbac.

10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?: I was super nautious and lost like 15 lbs at the beginning again - but I didn't barf as much as I did with Liv. I only puked like 3 times with this little one - so much nicer!

11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?: Okay for the first part I freaking LOVED deviled eggs (???) So crazy, and then towards the end all I ever wanted was pizza - all day everyday.

12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?: I was just irritated at how tired I was ALL OF THE TIME. I was so much more tired this time around.

13. WHAT WAS YOUR SECOND CHILD'S SEX?: Boy!!!

14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?: I was way excited to have my little boy! When we would tell strangers in CA - they would be like - perfect - a boy and a girl - you're done! haha Little do they know :)

15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN?: I think around 30 this time. 10 lbs. more than last time.

16. DID YOU HAVE BABY SHOWERS?: Yes and it was PERFECT! So much better than my first experience. My friends in Fair Oaks took me to my favorite restaurant - Red Robin and we ate dinner and I was showered with gifts - totally my style - I loved it! My awesome cousins even came which was so cool!

17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?: I knew.

18.DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?: Of course. I only like having kids while almost dying. I went into labor on my own with just a tiny bit of pitocin. Then after a HORRIBLE epidural experience - his heart rate started to drop. So I was given a crazy drug that sped up my heart and stopped contractions. Then a minute later nothing changed and I was rushed to the operating room. When I was opened up (with much more pain this time) they found out my uterus had almost completely ruptured. This kid could have fallen into my stomach if I hadn't gotten in there when I did.

19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?: Folsom Mercy Hospital in Folsom, CA - I will miss you!!!!

20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?: 5ish hours I think? Not as long as the first time.

21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?: Mateo. That was the only time I saw him while in the hospital :) Dumb Air Force!

22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?: Matt was there more towards the end because things were so insane.

23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?: C-section - bleh!

24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?: I'm definitely pro-epidural - except for when they don't work - I hate pain!!!

25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?: 7 lbs. 13 oz.

26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN?: 3-2-10 (Coolest birthday EVER!) at 2:05 p.m.

27. WHAT DID YOU NAME YOUR CHILD?: Adam Calvin Wiseman. Adam after Matt's brother who passed away 5 years ago and Calvin because it's my dad's and brothers' middle name. I like it.

28. HOW OLD IS YOUR SECOND BORN TODAY?: 9 Freaking months already! He's massive! I love it!

Don't you love these pajamas? They're so cute! And the hat, of course. It's my favorite.

The Custest Cookie Monster

I thought it would be cute for Adam to have his first oreo from the little oreo turkeys I made. The end result was AWESOME. He was all smiles the whole time - it was so cute! He just kept looking up at us and chuckling and then digging back in. I love the progression of pictures.

The End Result:

You would think I gave him an entire package of oreos, but no, it was a single oreo!

Thanksgiving 2010

This year we spent Thanksgiving at Matt's brother's place. Well, Matt spent the morning working (LAME) and then we got to head over and enjoy some family and food. Side note: the kids and I had a very lazy morning until I realized at 11 that I was making two batches of rolls, pumpkin pie cake, mashed potatoes AND candy turkeys. So I start hurrying to get things done and wound up going to the store 3 different times. Seriously, what in the world was I thinking??? It was hilarious, of course. People at Macey's were loving my returns and discombobulated state of mind. (Sweet word choice, right?)

It was this little guy's first Thanksgiving! I'm pretty sure this will be his favorite holiday. He is, after all, most passionate about food!

Sibling Love

Livy and cousin Jake. These two have a very hot/cold relationship.

They love each other.

They hate each other. This chair created constant fighting between the two.

Adam and cousin Jake, however, have a very loving relationship. Sometimes there's a little too much love from Jake's end. :) I enjoy Liv's expression in this one.

Cousin Love

Of course, Livy loves to shoot stuff. Matt has done a good job at brainwashing the child. Only animals, Liv, not people! Side note: At dinner while we were all saying what we're thankful for, Matt said guns - of course.

Boys Club

Adam called Uncle Ben beforehand to see if he would wear his semi-matching shirt.

Dinnertime:

This was Donnie's first time making turkey and I would have to say she was amazingly successful! I'm terrified to cook a turkey.

First Thanksgiving turkey! Also, say goodbye to that binky in 3 months, boy!

Here are the only kind of turkeys I'm willing to make on Thanksgiving.

Adam! Adam! Adam!

Whenever Adam is crying in the car - we start chanting his name and he immediately stops. It's so funny! Anyhoo, we were out on a walk today and Adam was looking so cute on his little scooter that he loves to ride - so I was able to grab some cute pictures!

Love this boy!

Love this girl!

Love these kids and love being a mommy!

Happy Bday Aunt Mamy!!!

Livy just said, "I want to blog this (video) to Amy."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

When Grandma Shewwie Comes to Town!

Livy LOVES when Grandma Shewwie comes over! I mean we all do - but Livy talks about it for days coming up to her visit and then days after she leaves. She has so much fun with Grandma!

Here she is pretending to love Adam so that Grandma will take a picture of her :)

Here she is with all of her Utah cousins!

Here were are all at a sweet bounce house with Grandma and the Donjamin family. She was LOVING it. Also - 2 and under were free. Awesome!

Then we got to have a girls' night and enjoy some DISNEY ON ICE! Thank you, Sherrie! It was SO COOL! We were literally on like the 2nd row.

Livy was such a little girl! She was so excited to see all of her favorite peeps.

This was of course her favorite character of the night. (???) She's so random.

Peter Pan totally flew! So fun!

8 (and a half) months old!!!

I totally meant to post about this cute bugger when he turned 8 months - so I'm only a tad bit late. But his world (and ours) has been changing like crazy!!! All of a sudden he's this massive almost toddler kid who is honestly - the cutest little boy EVER. People go crazy when they see him - they love his ginormous blue eyes and think he's the sweetest thing ever - which is true - most of the time.

Funny little things about Adam:

*He loves his food more than anything else EVER. He eats just as much as Livy - if not more and gets the most intense look on his face that consumes his whole body when he sees a bite about to be eaten. He will race over to anyone he sees eating and climb up to their leg and beg for food like a puppy.
*He loves his sister more than anyone else EVER. She can get him to laugh harder than anyone else. He loves rolling on the floor with her and trying to catch up with her.
*He can speedily climb up our stairs - but not down unfortunately.
*He always has at least two bruises on his forehead - sometimes goose eggs
*He is the lightest sleeper and will wake up if you even turn the knob to enter into his room
*He knows how to turn on the light switch with his thumb right next to his crib - it's so cute
*He can stand holding onto the couch and then push off and grab onto something else nearby - walking is getting closer and closer - it's crazy!
*He can stand for like 5 seconds
*He sleeps through the night from 8 to 8!
*He's started taking longer naps instead of just cat napping all day
*He can crawl SO FAST!
*He's a strong little bugger - don't ever try to take away a sucker
*He can suck a sucker all the way until it's gone!
*He can sign more and milk
*He still only says dada - but I've heard mama once! Traitor.
*He can hold his own and will fight if you try to mess with him.
*He is Uncle Kyler's TWIN
*He's not happy just sitting and watching - he wants to be in the action! I thought second kids were suppose to be chill!?!?
*He hates hats or anything touching his head
*He's obsessed with the computer and charger and loves getting electrocuted.
*He loves the dishwasher!
*He has this hilarious little chuckle that he does - I need to catch it on camera

Uncle Ky's twin

Poop Face

Who needs a broom when you have this one?

Puppy begging for food. Livy obliged and shared her yogurt.

I love Livy!

Livy is so freaking hilarious lately. I know I say that a lot, but she is constantly changing and getting smarter and it's really fun to watch! Lately she's been the rule enforcer/bad words police. It's been... fun?

Last night during her bath, Matt squirted her with a squirt gun and she yelled, "No, Dad! We don't shoot people! We only shoot animals!"

While she was going potty the other day, she told Matt: "Daddy we don't drink poop, it's yucky! And we don't eat pee!" So random, but I'm glad she knows it. :)

We were going to this bounce place the other night and she yelled, "Mom, I'm so... EXCITED!!!" It was so cute to hear her express excitement.

There are three events that this little girl is super excited about:
1. Going to school when she's big

2. Getting baptized - she always changes what age she'll get baptized. Yesterday it was three, sometimes it's eight or nine. But she sure is excited.

3. Getting her pink gun. Thanks, Daddy...

Loves dancing and having dance parties with Uncle Drew

Livy's duty as the bad words police: She will yell at anyone who says "oh my gosh" and "shut up." She doesn't care who it is. But then she tries to get away with saying them by first saying, "Mom, we don't say oh my gosh and shut up. We don't say that." She thinks she's so sneaky! So we told her that we don't say the words EVER - we just say, "We don't say bad words."

I'm amazed at how often I say Oh my gosh. I'm also amazed at how much attention she pays to everything I say so that she can hopefully catch me saying a naughty word! Ha! One time we told her we were going to wash her mouth out with soap if she says bad words and she laughed at us and said, "No that's yucky! Soap goes in your hand!" We just started laughing and then explained that it's suppose to be gross so you don't say it!

She fell asleep on our couch and I kid you not, in her sleep she started saying, "Don't say bad words!"

Loves feeding Adam - and he 100% accepts every time

While we were in CO, Nana did a lot of cool hairstyles on Livy. But by the end of the week, once she saw Nana coming at her with a pick (which she called fork) Livy would start yelling - "No, Nana! I just wear it down! It's pretty!" Haha - so hilarious.

Also, Nana was loving having Liv at home, not just to play dress up and do her hair every day, but to give her a voice lesson every day. Livy was LOVING IT!!! My mom showed her off to all of her students. It was so cute! Livy totally loved singing for anyone she could!

Funny little story:

Livy spilled these teeny beads one day and before I could get up to clean it - I looked over and she was sweeping them up and then put it in the garbage. I finished up with the big broom and she continued to help with her little green one. After she was completely done cleaning up she put her little broom next to where I keep mine so she'll have it there for the next spill :)