There's No Place Like Home

So what is with my kids and hospitals?

I hate them and yet I keep ending up at one more than I would like. (Don't get me wrong: I am very grateful for modern medicine and am grateful that I do not have to give birth in a bathtub or etc., but I love to steer clear of them as much as possible. I was able to do this for about 16 years until I had children.)

I had Kylee=hospital, Kylee feveral seizure=hospital, I had Kade=hospital, and now Kade is sick=trip to hospital again.

This little rendezvous trip was not planned. We went to the doctor this morning because Kade has had a 102 to 103 fever since yesterday morning. Once we arrived at our appointment they sent us to the Emergency Room to run tests. Thankfully all the tests have turned out negative so it is looking just like a viral infection. I am glad for all the precautions they take when children are this young, but it does seem like a little overkill when you are going to be stuck at the hospital overnight. Oh yeah! Keeping fingers crossed that Kade's fever will be gone by tomorrow so we can go back home. (So much for our Bear Lake family reunion trip scheduled this weekend. The odds must really be against us because Kade and I did not go to the last one either that was two weeks ago.)

Kade

So I have already not been too good at taking pictures of Kade. Kurt is the one that has been responsible for taking any pictures so far, so thank goodness for him. Otherwise, I would have nothing to show on this post. I need to work on getting some pictures of Kylee and Kade together. (They have their cute moments of her giving him hugs, kisses, or trying to share a toy or treat with him.)

Little boy at the hospital. Only one day old. I will have to post a picture of Kylee and Kade at the same age side-by-side. It is crazy how similar the two look. It will be interesting to see how much Kade will change as he gets older.

Favorite activities: drinking milk and sleeping. This little guy is SO HARD to keep awake. I know I should count this as a blessing, especially since I already have one 2-year-old to keep up with, but it tends to get a little frustrating during breast feeding. This guy can barely stay away for 10 minutes as soon as he starts nursing. This turns breastfeeding into a easy hour process.

Grandpa Golden: This is where Kade inherited his middle name. His Great Grandpa is so thrilled to have the first Linford boy born into the family (keep in mind Kurt is the only boy in his family.)

Four generations of Linfords: Golden, Kent, Kurt and now Kade

One of Kade's famous expressions: this was after Kylee gave him a kiss and hug good night. He is such a champion on dealing with some of the things Kylee has done to this little guy so far.

Hanging out in his pajamas.

This pictures is just for Kurt: He can't get over how long his toes are. I call it the monkey toe syndrome where is big toe spread far from the rest.

Pictures! Finally!

So today I finally took the initiative to leave Kurt with Kylee and Kade to upload some pictures. (Thankfully for him I put Kylee to bed before I left, so he has only had one child at a time to deal with.) It has taken so long because we do not have Internet at our house and anytime we are at his parents I am either: A) chasing Kylee, B) nursing Kade, C) trying to take care of my horse, or D) Kurt is on the computer. I finally just gave up and came over to our clubhouse to use their Internet.

Here are pictures from what Kylee and I have been up to before little brother's arrival. Thankfully Kylee helped keep my busy so the time ticked by faster as we waited for Kade's arrival.

Nature Girl: she has loved sitting, hiding, and picking the flowers in the empty lots that surround our apartment complex.

Starting early: She loves riding four-wheelers and dirtbikes with mom and dad. This is the only one that she can actually ride by herself though.

If the Shoe doesn't Fit, Wear it Anyways: This girl LOVES trying on ANYONE'S shoes that have been left out. Her favorite shoes are her cousin's Jane's (6 year-old niece.)

Mowing the Lawn: Just like Grandma does-boots are an added feature though

Party Crashing: Yep, Kylee has already learned the art of crashing parties at the age of 2. We joined a friend at her neice's party and Kylee could not help but join in on the festivities.

Mrs. Potato Head: So some of Kylee's toys are still packed until we move at the end of summer. That doesn't keep her from playing with some of the odds and ends she has found from mom's not so good packing job. Oops!

Puddle Jumper: While waiting for Grandma at the nursery Kylee loved splashing and jumping through all the puddles. The end result was a sopping wet, happy child that had no pants on the ride home.

 

Splish-Splash: Kylee loves playing in any water that she can find (even if it is just buckets and tubberware containers). She is modeling her new swimsuit that Grandma got for her. 

Last but not Least: "Why did the jackrabbit cross the road? To be brought home by Kurt and his dad as a welcome home gift." Kurt and his dad had hit this jackrabbit on their way home from Montana and had not even realized it. Jan and I were in for a surprise the next morning when we saw it on the front of the car. (Yep, that puddle under the rabbit is blood). Guess who was the lucky one to take this rabbit out of the car? Yep, me. No one else would do it. Kurt had the tenacity to actually record his 8 month pregnant wife pulling a rabbit's butt out of the car's vent and radiator. I don't ever want to hear that girls are faint at heart. In this case, Kurt is faint at heart. Sheesh!

Finally Arrived!

Tuesday morning I was taken in for a c-section where little Kade Golden Linford was born close to 8:00 AM. He was 20 1/2 inches long and weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. I am so EXCITED to not be pregnant anymore and on the road to recovery. Kylee has done remarkably well with the new addition in her life. (This has much to do with all the help and attention she has received from her grandma and cousins. Thank you!) There have been a few instances here and there where she has tried to push Kade and I off the couch or a My Little Pony made a runaway across Kade's head (poor guy). What doesn't kill him will make him tougher. 

Tomorrow I will work on posting some pictures of what Kylee has been up to over the last two months and some pictures of our newest addition.

By the way, Kylee had a great birthday yesterday. She received presents from us, grandma, and all of her cousins. She was treated to a snowcone from Hayley, had her favorite dinner (crepes), played with all of her new toys, and had cake and blew out her candles. She now wishes every day was her birthday.

Stork Arrives Tomorrow!

Well tomorrow morning we are officially going to be having a new addition to our family. It is going to be very interesting to see how Kylee does with the newest addition, and having me gone for at least 2-3 days while I am in the hospital. (Kurt has his work cut out for him, thankfully for him Kylee LOVES grandma.)

I am not too thrilled about the fact that I am going to be having another c-section, but at least this baby is going to come out one way or another tomorrow. It has been 10 days since my due date so at least I know I tried to see if I could have the baby v-back, but I just don't dilate for some reason. Who knows?

Well, I will have to post some pictures after tomorrow.

The Suspense is Killing Me!

So went to the doctor again today. The plan: if little boy does not show his face by Wednesday, they are scheduling me for a c-section Thursday. I am still trying to convince myself that at least this little guy will be coming out of me one way or another by the end of this week. Just still keeping fingers crossed that he decides to come on his own.

Still No Baby

Man, this little boy is proving to be just as stubborn as his sister. I went in on Saturday (on due date) to the doctor's office and not much of anything has happened. So we are two days passed the due date and I am definitely ready to not be pregnant anymore. Positive side, (as my sister-in-laws called it), I have not had any emotional breakdowns YET. Keeping fingers crossed, more for Kurt's sake.