Holy Cow...it has been 4 weeks already!!

Ok, so slack probably isn't the word...how bout consumed! And I can't believe 4 weeks have already gone by. As the pregnancy had gone by, I kept saying Dean has no idea what we are about to be in for. I have to apologize to Dean, because in reality, it was me that had no idea what we were in for. Cole has definitely changed our lives, for the GOOD. Dean is such a natural, you would never have thought it was his first child. I always knew he would be a great father, but he has really surprised me. It really souldn't have though, he is so layed back and such an awesome person. God blessed me twice on Jan 7th...I have a whole new love for my husband.

Now that I'm crying while I type this, lets talk about the hormones. They have really taken a toll (is that how you spell it??) on me. The first week was horrible, I cried about everything..the second week, almost everything..the third week, just about everything..the forth week, it's getting better. I have my days, thank God they aren't as many. I can honestly say, I was not prepared for the hormones...for all my friends that haven't had kids (Janine) be prepared..be very prepared, and prepare your husband. Again, Dean has been absolutely wonderful!!

Enough about Dean and me...it is all about Cole now, and I'm sure you would much rather hear about him. As most of you already know, we started out with jaundice. Three days in a row to the doctors office and a day in the sun, it was going away. Jaundice is not good in the winter time when the sun is behind clouds of trees. My mom, Cole and I had to make trips to Yia Yia and Papous to sit in the sun (we have a ton of tress). That obsticle was over!! We have had so many since then..diaper rash (still battling that), thrush (this poor kid), gas (not fun)....I guess this is just the start of the many we will be battling. Besides all that, he is absolutely adorable. He is so peacefull when he sleeps ( I can stare at him for hours), he is so warm and cozy when he is sleeping on your chest ( I can leave him there all day), he smells so good after a bath ( he loves them, until we get out and it's cold), I can go on an on.

I'm so sorry that I can't upload pics..I need one of my blogger friends (Libbi) to come figure out what is wrong (before he is in kindergarten:) ). I promise too that I will try to do better with keeping everybody up to date!

Until next time..
All our love,
Nicole, Dean, and Cole

Today is the BIG DAY!!!!

I wanted to post one more blog before Dean and I became parents..can you belive I just said "PARENTS". It sounds about as strange as referring to Dean as my HUSBAND when we first got married. I have taken to Dean being my husband, so I'm sure I will enjoy being a PARENT...a MOMMY!! I have a little over 3 hours before we head to the hospital and begin our new journey! Please keep us in your prayers for a safe and healthy delivery...i'll take quick too, but I don't want to be too greedy :)!
Until next time....
Love you all,
Nicole, Dean, and Cole

3 more days!!

So, we only have 3 more days until the big day!! I am being induced on Wed. Jan 7th. It will be an evening induction, so I don't know if he will be here on the 7th or 8th..either way, he will be here!! I have been on the couch all week trying really hard to just relax...it has been easier as the week has progressed. It has been absolutely awful. It is no fun sitting by yourself knowing you can physically get up and do whatever you want, but aren't allowed to. BUT, I try to remind myself that life is really getting ready to change and I need to embrace this time. I want to thank everyone who has stopped by to hang out or have brought me movies..they have been a lifesaver!!
I really haven't had much time to worry about the labor, the delivery, or the fact that we will be parents...because, I have been worrying about the fact that Dr. Lyman is out of town. I guess come tuesday, I may start worrying about all the other stuff. Like I had said before, we will be sure to keep everyone posted. Dean is going to bring his laptop, so hopefully I will be able to post a blog. Be on the lookout for that or a text or phone call from somebody!!
I want to thank everyone for allowing me to be able share these blogs with you during this very special time in our lives. Next time you hear from us, we will be PARENTS!!
Until next time....
We love you all,
Nicole, Dean, and Cole