Our first full week home

This week was full of feedings, changing diapers, short naps, and visitors.  I'll admit that I felt a little overwhelmed at times with my "mommy" duties.  We were so glad to see Matt when he got home from work each day.  Caleb weighed 8lbs., 4oz. and was 20.25 inches long at his two week checkup.

 Hanging out with Rickey

 Snuggling with Mommy

Already holding his own paci! 

 Below are pictures of Caleb and Margo.  Margo is the daughter of Jenny and Jason.  Jenny and I lived together for two years before Matt and I got married.  Her and Jason started dating around the same time Matt and I did.  Margo is 3 weeks older than Caleb.  We were so excited when they came over for the first of many playdates.

First few days home

Now that Caleb is here and we are home, my goal is to update this blog at least once a week.  Our first few days home have been wonderful.  Since Caleb was in the NICU, Matt and I were the only ones who were allowed to hold him.  As you can imagine, the grandparents were getting pretty antsy to get their hands on him.  We have had lots of visitors over the past four days.  Matt has been home with us but starting tomorrow Caleb and I are on our own.   Hoping it goes well!

 Caleb and Grandpa Jeff (for some reason we didn't get one of him and Grandma Stacy).

 Caleb and Great Grandma Susie and Great Grandpa Paul

 Caleb and Nana

 Caleb and Great Grandpa Bill

 Looking a little grumpy.  I think he is Mr. Serious

 Caleb and Grandma Sally and Grandpa Jim

Chubby Cheeks!

He's here!!!

Caleb Andrew Shoup was born on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 1:02 a.m.!  He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19.25 inches long. 

When I woke up on the 24th, I told Matt I didn't feel well.  I waddled around work all day and a teacher told me I had the look women get right before they go into labor.  Well, I didn't think anything about it.  When I got home that evening, I felt awful.  By the time Matt got home, I was having contractions.  We headed to the hospital and they decided the baby was ready to come out.  Dr. Boyer delivered Caleb via c-section and he had some complications.  He aspirated some meconium and had to be taken to the NICU almost immediately.  Matt and I were so excited to see him, but extremely worried at the same time.  Caleb spent 5 days in the NICU.  Matt and I were able to stay at the hospital the whole time, which was absolutely wonderful.  We all came home yesterday, March 2 and boy were we all glad to be home.  Here are a few of the many pics from the past 5 days.

 Daddy and his little guy

 Our family

 He looks just like Grandpa Jeff in this picture.  Matt and I happened to walk into the NICU while the nurses were taking it....priceless. 

Look no more wires on my face!

Caleb's hospital picture....Absolutely adorable

All better and ready to go home!

 Rickey welcoming his new little brother home.

Doctor's Appointment

Dr. Boyer told us at the end of December that Baby Shoup is in the breech positioned.  We hoped and prayed he would turn, but found out today he isn't cooperating.  She scheduled a c-section in two weeks, on Friday March 4th. I'm a little disappointed, but maybe this will be easier on me!  Here's one last pic of the little man before he makes his big arrival.  Look at those cheeks!

Belly Pics

It dawned on me today that I have not posted any of my pregnancy pictures.  I didn't take very many, after all, who wants to be photographed when they feel like a whale! :)

 17 weeks- small baby bump :)

 23 weeks

 27 weeks- If you can't tell, I loved to wear my black t-shirt with a scarf while I was pregnant. 

34 weeks- Only 6 more to go!

Last one= Baby Shower #3

Katie and my third grade team threw us a wonderful school shower!  Baby Shoup got lots and lots of goodies.  I think we have everything we need....Then again, do you ever really have everything?!?!? 

 I think all I do these days is eat, eat, eat!

The Room is Done!

It feels like we have been working on the baby's room forever!  Mom and Grandma painted it over Christmas Break, and I think we finally have it ready to go.  Notice the missing spot above his bed...that's where his name will go!  Matt and I have been calling him "Peanut" for the time being.  But what will it really be?!?!?