Brother Bonding

Nick has been doing really well so far with his new little brother. When Harris cries he runs up to him and asks, "What's wrong brother?" He also likes to help feed, bathe, and change diapers.

Here's Nick telling Harris about all the different toys on the bouncer.

Nick giving Harris a push in the swing since it's broken and we haven't replaced it yet.

Mommy's "other" baby, Chloe, who has become quite the protector.

"Oh my gosh, that's my hand!"

Mommy's sweet boy

Harris and Big Brother Nick

Harrison Elijah Cadwallader was born on September 19, 2007. He weighed 9.0 lbs and was 21 1/4 inches long. His daddy almost missed seeing his birth because he'd gone home to feed our dogs. Luckily, he made it back about a minute and one push before his arrival. Nick is warming up to his new little brother and has even helped me change his diaper and feed him. We are so blessed to have two healthy little boys.

Off to the hospital

Our new arrival

My best friend Amanda who helped us in the delivery room.

The boys' first meeting

Our family

Big Mama

Big Dan

Uncle Dan & Aunt Andrea

Going home

Nick feeding his little brother

Growing up / Harris's Nursery / Week 39 (the last week)

Nick's school had a Trike-A-Thon to raise money for St. Jude's Hospital this week. Here he is riding. He was so excited to take his bike to school.

Sunday morning Nick had a little trouble eating his breakfast. I think he may have gotten more on his face than in his mouth.

When Nick was born, we started taking pictures of him every month because he was changing so much. We had his 2 year old pictures taken a couple weeks ago. He is looking so grown up now. I look back at how much he's changed and cannot imagine what my life would be without him.

Nick at 4 weeks

Nick, Age 2 (my little man)

We finally got the last few things completed on Harris's nursery since he will be arriving later this week. I think it turned out really cute.

Before

After

Week 39 (the last week) -
I am having a difficult time believing that this pregnancy is almost over. I've been so lucky to have had it so easy. I'm beginning to swell in my face and hands, and of course my foot continues to look bad. Next week this time though, I'll be posting baby pictures. Please keep us in your thoughts this week as Harris makes his arrival.

Harris Update 9-10-07

Doctor's appointment today - 1 1/2 cm dialated (1/2 cm more than I was 5 days ago). 50 % effaced - she doesn't think I'll go on my on though. I'm measuring 35 cm (2 more cm than I was with Nick at 40 weeks). She's estimating he'll be at least 9 lbs. Maybe she's wrong...

Saturday Fun / Week 38

What a great time we had on Saturday!

Nick pretended he was an elephant

He floated around in the pool

Practiced jumping

Just hung out

Dug for treasure in his sandbox

And played Leap Frog with Daddy

Week 38 -

My doctor's appointment on Wednesday went well. He's still head down. Weight now is between 6 1/2 - 7 1/2 lbs (I'm betting he's more near the 7 1/2 mark), and he's about 20-21 inches long. Harris is coming SOON!!! And it's a good thing - I look ready to pop!

Big Boy Bed / Week 37

Chris turned 30 this week! Nick helped him blow out the candles.

We've certainly had a time these past few days. Chris and I really wanted to wait until Nick was 3 to get him a big boy bed. With Harris arriving in a few weeks, we didn't want a big change for Nick. Apparently though, Nick was ready for a change. On Thursday, we put him to bed at normal time around 8:00pm. About 10 minutes later, we heard a thud, click, and patter. Nick had crawled out of his crib. He told us he wanted to read (he is my son). We decided just to put the mattress on the floor inside the crib - there was no way he could climb out with it that low. WRONG. Needless to say, Nick is ready for a big boy bed. We went and got his bed Friday afternoon and let him help set it up. Bedtime took two hours, but Chris finally got him down around 11pm. When we went in to get him the next morning, he was sitting in bed surrounded by books. We're hoping that bedtime will get easier, especially since we'll have a new little boy who wakes up during the night soon.

Here's Nick's mattress on the floor.

Who needs a bed when you have a balance beam?

Helping Daddy

This looks interesting.

New Big Boy Bed

Reading Millie Moo Before Bedtime

Finally Asleep

Still reading the next morning

We went to see Nick's new "cousin" Lauren on Saturday. He did really well with her. He patted her head and gave her a kiss. I hope he'll do as well when his little brother is here. Nick told me today that Baby Harris was kicking HIM in the tummy right then. It was so sweet.

Week 37 -
Wow, I never knew I could be so tired. This past week teaching has worn me out! I have a great class though, so no complaints there. I went to the doctor this past Monday. No more progress on labor - still 1 cm and 50% effaced. Blood pressure and weight gain good. Harris is still head down, but he's turned kinda sideways. I think it's because he's really long and just won't fit any other way. My feet and legs are beginning to swell pretty badly. My chiropractor is concerned, but we'll see what my OBGYN has to say. I go back on Wednesday. Harris is approximately 6 1/2 lbs now and about 20 inches long.