Brayden's favorite position. Sitting on Mommy's lap with a full tummy

Isn't that cute.

Farrah watching over her new pup.

Our Boys

The Hungry Hippo

Sorry it has been so long since the last update but things have been a little crazy with Brayden being at home now. We are trying to get into a routine of sleeping and feeding. Last week we had a pretty good routine going but this week I had to start back to work. Last week Brayden had his first appointment with his pediatrician and he had to get a few shots. It was so sad, he was sitting there nice and calm just looking around and then, WHAMO!! two shots in the leg. He screamed, oh my word it was loud, but nothing compared to Payton when he had to get his H1N1 shot. Miranda had told me the last few time Payton had to get a hot or have blood drawn he was bad, but Oh my God! He went from being the sweet loveable kid to a screaming swinging crazy man. I have never seen him so violent.

Saturday Brayden celebrated his 2 month birthday. I can't believe he is already two months old, although technically he still shouldn't be here. He's not supposed to be born till next tuesday. Today he had another follow up appointment with his pedi and Miranda texted me to tell me Brayden hit the 6 lb mark. He now weighs in at 6lbs 1oz. He is growing like a weed and eating like a starving Hippo. The boy eats almost 3 ounces every three hours. When we told the doctor how much he was eating he was shocked. He said he shouldn't be trying to eat that much for another 3 weeks at least. He's eating as much as a 8lb baby would eat.

Miranda said that Payton was such a good helper this morning. She said he got up and got himself dressed without having to be told, watched Brayden while she was putting on her makeup. He is such a good big brother and having Brayden around has made him mature so much. It's amazing how much he seems to have grown in the last week. he is always wanting to help with Brayden and loves holding him. Anytime Brayden cries Payton comes running and holds his hand and tells him it's ok, don't cry.

I will try and post some pictures tomorrow, I have some really cute ones with Payton and Brayden and Farrah (the dog) and Brayden. She is so funny, she thinks Brayden is her own puppy. If he is in his crib or his swing and starts to whimper, Farrah will run through the house whining until Miranda checks on him. It doesn't matter that I am sitting right there by him, she wants Momma to know the baby is crying. I guess that's all for now, check back soon for more pics and video of Brayden's first week at home.

Some Pics of Brayden's first day home.


The four of Us. Getting ready to leave the hospital.


Brandon, Carrie, Payton and Brayden

Brayden loves his new swing

Payton's first time seeing Brayden.


Payton and Farrah staring at the new addition.

Payton and Brandon after we got home.

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are home from the hospital now and Brayden is doing very well. His first night was a little rough. He didn't sleep at all and Miranda sat up with him all night holding him. We think he was just scared of the new environment because since then he has been pretty good about sleeping after he eats. He is starting to get into a routine now ans seems to love it when Payton talks to him. Payton is so cute, whenever Brayden starts crying, he runs in and says I think he wants me then he starts telling Brayden it is ok, don't cry, and Brayden will usually stop crying. Payton has been an awesome big brother and a great helper.

Visitors are welcome but there are some rules. If you have any kind of cough, sore throat, sneezing or especially fever in the past 7 days, please refrain from coming over until you are feeling better. When you get here we ask that you wash your hands with some of our antibacterial soap and then scrub your hands with germ-x. I know this may seem like a bit much, but Brayden's lungs and immune system are still weak and we must take precautions to keep him healthy. If you want to come and visit please give us a call so we can tell you how to get here.

Thanks to everyone for all of the love and support.

Going Home

Tonight we are rooming in, which means we are staying one night in the hospital in case we have any issues or concerns with taking care of Brayden, then we get to go home tomorrow afternoon. Payton is so excited to see his little brother. We thought we were going to be rooming in yesterday but Brayden failed his car seat test. When we told Payton about it, he told me it was ok, we didn;t have to worry he would sit next to Brayden and tell us if he stopped breathing. I almost started to cry. It was heartbraking to hear him say that. He wants him to come home so bad. When we told him today that he would be coming home tomorrow, he ran around the house yelling.

Here are some pics from the last few days. I will keep everyone posted on when visotrs will be allowed and unfortunatley, the rules for visitation. During this time of year and with Brayden's lung issues we will have to keep visitation to a minimum and guests will have to follow the same rules as we did in the NICU. Not to turn anyone away, we want everyone to come and see him, we just have to take precautions. Enjoy the pics!!! Talk to you soon.