Hanging out in the bouncy seat

"Yawn!"

Updates

We are trying to get things back to "normal" around here. I am feeling pretty good now, and am thankful for that. I saw the urologist this morning and he said by my x-rays from Friday I have passed about half of the kidney stone he broke up. He also said the x-ray showed that my right kidney is clear!!! Not sure how that happened, but I'm glad it did! We scheduled my next ESWL for a few weeks from now. So, hopefully, after that one's done I will be free from kidney stones!

Caeden is one month old today! How does that happen?!? Little babies grow SO quickly! I actually put bedding on the crib in Caeden's room a few days ago, and he has spent a few hours (even some at night!) in it. He is a very snuggly, sleepy guy.

Sylvia is apparently not so sleepy. She is a little ball of fire these days--always on the go. She talks constantly, moves constantly, plays constantly, and keeps us laughing constantly. One is such a fun age, though we can tell TWO is just around the corner. ;)

We think Annah is starting to sing along with her classmates at school and church. Maybe she will actually sing a little bit during her Christmas programs...we hope. She sure sings a lot at home!

Sorry we haven't posted any new pictures for a couple weeks. Our digital camera batteries died, and I haven't found the charger to recharge them yet. Soon!

G'ma and G'pa L meet Caeden

Grandpa and Grandma Lopshire came to visit! They got to meet Caeden for the first time! 

October 30, 2004 - Grandma Lopshire meets Caeden 

Saturday, October 30, 2004 - Grandpa Lopshire meets Caeden 

Saturday, October 30, 2004 - Jeremy, Caeden, Gary, and Carolyn

Fun Annah

8 days old

Saturday, October 23, 2004 - Caeden Chase, 8 days old

Sylvie, say cheese!

Announcing Caeden Chase

He's here! Caeden Chase Lopshire is here! We have a baby boy!

We are all home from the hospital now, and everyone is doing well. We thank the Lord for His goodness and blessings!! Keep watching the site for more details and updates soon (once Mommy is feeling a bit more up to it).

Caeden Chase Lopshire8:05 a.m., Friday, October 15, 2004
9 pounds, 3 ounces
20 1/2 inches
head circ: 14 inches
chest circ: 14 inches
eyes: blue

Friday, October 15, 2004 - happy Daddy holds Caeden and spreads the good news

Friday, October 15, 2004 - Mommy and Caeden in the recovery room

Friday, October 15, 2004 - Annah and Sylvia meet their little baby brother for the first time

Our first family of 5 photo!

Comforting scripture

I'm still feeling fine physically today...but have been very emotional the past few days. I found these scriptures very comforting:

"Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery?" says the Lord. "Shall I who cause delivery shut up the womb?" says your God. - Isaiah 66:9

"To everything a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die..." - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

"A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world." - John 16:21

No news

Since I always seem to go into labor in the middle of the night, I figure I should update the site in the morning so those who are watching for baby news know that we're not at the hospital. ;) I am feeling fine this morning, so I don't know if we'll be laboring today. Hope everyone is enjoying the nice fall weather!

False Alarm

We thought I might be in labor last night. I started feeling really icky around 4:30 yesterday, and was still feeling that way at bedtime. We both had a hard time getting to sleep because we were anxious, and didn't want to fall asleep only to have to get up to go to the hospital. But, I wasn't having regular contractions. I felt better when I woke up this morning, then had another period of feeling icky. But, right now (afternoon) I am feeling okay. I was thinking I would go into labor really really soon, but now I don't know.

I did go to the doctor this morning. I am still at 3 cm and 50% effaced. But, I suppose if I were any more dilated than that, I would definitely be in labor. So...I made an appointment for next Tuesday, but I'm really hoping I won't have to go!

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Sunday night, Annah decided she was going to put a diaper on Elmo, and she did it with no instructions from anyone. We were so impressed; we told her she gets to change all of the baby's diapers! She said, "Okay! But, I'm not going to wipe its bottom." As Annah continued to play diaper-change with Elmo, Sylvia began to announce that Elmo had a "stinky pooey!" Since then, "stinky pooey" has been one of her favorite phrases for the past few days.