Halloween Fun

For Cole's first Halloween, we decided to keep it low-key and spend the evening with my parents. I don't think that bothered them one bit. :)

My mom with a bright-eyed Cole.

My dad with a not-so-bright-eyed Cole. This is just before he jerked his head away from the burp cloth and spit up all over my Dad's shirt.

Cole's first Halloween bib. It was heavily used.

I think the "Snack-o-lantern" onesie was very appropriate.

Bryce's brother and sister-in-law gave Cole this adorable tiger costume. It stayed on for longer than I thought it would.

Bryce and I "dressed up" as frazzled, sleep-deprived, new parents.

Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

The Many Quirks of Cole

So, we've made it through the first two weeks, and have managed to keep our little guy relatively safe and well. Even though it's still early, we've already discovered some silly quirks Cole has. Anyone want to place bets to see which ones stick?

1. He absolutely hates having his diapers/clothing changed. On our two doctor visits, he had to have his heel pricked both times for blood. Did he make a peep? Nope. But when it came time to take off his clothes so he could be weighed, he screamed bloody murder.

2. He has a freakishly strong neck. When I put him on my shoulder to burp him, he raises his head up and bumps his way almost down the length of my arm. I have to raise up my elbow to keep him from flopping all over like a fish.

3. He is non-stop hungry - even if he's just spit-up half of what he just ate because his eyes were bigger than his tummy. Hence the binky and burpcloths.


4. He has little chicken legs.


5. He has the cutest smile - even if it is just gas.

Baby Blues

Hey everyone! I don't mean to be a downer here, but I'm having a serious case of the baby blues. For those of you with kids, did you experience that bit of depression? And, if so, about how long did it last? Thanks for any advice!

Naughty Boy

We decided to give Cole a bath yesterday morning. We had done such a good job getting him all clean-smelling, and were just about to tackle the diaper area. We pulled off his diaper, and apparently that cold air just hit him.

Not only did he pee, he sprayed it into his own face.

Good job, buddy.

Finally!

He's here!!!!


We are so excited to introduce you to Cole Steven Thomsen.
He was born on October 9th at 4:40pm.
He weighed in at 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long.
With 53 hours of labor, 3 hours of pushing, and the use of forceps, Mom is pretty tired and sore but so happy that he made his arrival healthy and well. Dad is just happy it's all over! Here are some pictures of our new little cutie.

Update

I just wanted to post a quick update on baby Thomsen. I went to see my doctor Thursday, and things are still pretty much the same. I'm not dialated or really that much effaced. I will have another appointment next Thursday, and if things haven't really changed, I'll be induced on October 14th. I guess that little guy is very comfie where he is at!

Fall!

Bryce and I absolutely love fall - the cooler weather; the trees turning; the opportunity for delicious hot soups and bread. (It all comes back to food, right?) Today, we made our annual trip to Silver Lake to wander around the trail and see the colors. It is beautiful! Head on up if you've got the time...