Time flies when you're having fun!!

Its been a while since we posted last. Ridge will be 8 weeks old on Wednesday!!! crazy I know. I have really enjoyed staying home with him, and I am not really looking forward to going back to work. I have to go back full time on the 5th. I miss work, but I am pretty sure I will have a melt down when I have to leave him.

We really haven't been up to much other than just hanging out at home. He is getting so big now. He is making lots of noises now, and smiles alot!! He loves to hang out by himself on the floor, he kicks and squills for an hour or two before he decides that's enough. He isnt too fond of tummy time, but he humors me for about 20 mins.

I took him to the doctor at 6 weeks because he has horrible reflux, he is now on previcid 2 times a day, but it hasn't really helped. We even had ultra sounds done on his stomach because Dr Blake was concerned at the amount that he spits up, but everything looks normal, so we just have to wait it out. At least he is still gaining weight. He was 9 lbs 11 oz at 6 weeks, and just over 22 inches long. I can only imagine how big he would be if he could only hold all his food down.

Even with all the spitting up he is such a happy baby!!! I honestly can only think of 2 times where he really screamed and that was only for about 20 mins or so! we are so blessed, and so very grateful for our little guy!!!

He cant stay awake in his carseat.

In this one he was actually talking alot, but it seems every time I try to get a pic of him smiling, he tries to figure out what the camera is, and always pulls this goofy face.

GROWING FAST!!!

Our little miracle is growing like a weed!! Ridge will be three weeks old tomorrow, and it makes me so sad because I have to go back to work in 4 weeks now!! It sure does go by fast when all you do is watch them sleep!

Its amazing to me at how much he really has completed our lives. He is such a good baby, He seriously sleeps about 6 hours at night, and I feed him about every 3 1/2 to 4 hours during the day. I am so blessed to be this little guys mommy.

When he was a week old we took him in to get some photos done. Krystal our niece does photography ( Blushe Photography) and she did an amazing job. We just got the disk back today, and I am so excited to show them off. Our computer has been down for a while now, so I will post other pics of him at home as soon as we get it going again. These are a few of my favorites.

Introducing....... RIDGE WILLIAM NIELSEN!!!!

Ok, He is 5 days old now, and I am finally allowing myself to put him down to blog. I am so excited to say that our little man is finally here!!! It seems like after all our problems and miscarriages that we have been pregnant for 4 years. Well worth the wait!!

He was born Wednesday morning 2/3/10 at 8:22 am. He weighed 7lbs 13oz, and was 20 1/2 inches long. I was in labor for about 14 ish hours, and actually pushed for about 3 because he got turned and was stuck. Needless to say it was all worth it!!! We only stayed at the hospital a day, and its so nice to have him home. From the minute he came into this world, he as been wide awake checking out his new world. Ridge has lots of dark hair, and his daddy's dimples, and is just perfect in every way!! Here are a few pictures, the ones in the blue outfit are especially fun because its the outfit Shawn wore home from the hospital. Supper fun!! Anyways, here is our little miracle Ridge William Nielsen!!

proud parents! Wide awake!!

Ready to go home!!
just getting home


top one is Daddy when he came home from hospital, and second one is Ridge in the same outfit!


Mommys little moose ready to go for a ride 5 days old!

almost done!!

So I know I should have it already done, but I cant help it, I have an idea of what I want in my head, and I don't want to finish the nursery until it looks like I have imagined it. we finally got the crib in, and the strip on the wall, so now I just have to get the new carpet in, and do a little last minute touches. I bought a shelf today, that I need to get painted, and then I think its about done. So here is what it looks like so far, minus the shelf, and the crib bumper, its currently being sewn together. Also, this belly shot of me was taken this morning on my way to work! YAY! for baby bumps!

Fun Times...

So here are Leslie and I at 34 weeks!! ( I am measuring in at 36!! ) How stinking fun hu? I am so lucky to have her doing this with me!

HaPpY nEw YeAr!!!

So I know, I am a little slow... but hey, I am prego, that's a good excuse right? No, its not, but I am finally getting something. Christmas was good this year, Christmas eve I had to work until 3 and after that we went to the Nielsen's Christmas Eve party. Christmas day we went to Roberts to my parents and had a fun day of playing games, and eating as usual!

Shawn got me a jeep for Christmas!! Yay! Its older, and just our style, so much easier for me to climb in and out of prego, and I can put the dogs in it, and not have to worry about them climbing on the baby when he comes.

I have to admit, I was such a baby this year! My hormones were for sure getting the best of me!!! I just kept thinking about how Mary would have been in labor all day on the stupid donkey, and how frustrated and uncomfortable she would have been. And on top of that knowing that you are about to give birth to the Savior of the world and having to bring him into the world in the barn!!! ah, still get so emotional!!

For New Years we went with Shawn's family to Island Park as usual. I had to stay in the cabin the whole time while he played, and I was a little bummed, but I figure that baby is defiantly worth not snow machining for right!?!

Here is an awesome picture of Shawn that I got through the window. I don't know how he doesn't get cold.

We are all settled back in now, and back to the routine of things. At my last doc apt. she confirmed what I had been saying for months that I am bigger that I should be and so is the baby, so we should have him for sure by the first week in Feb!!! YAY!! Maybe 2 weeks early, that's what we are both measuring anyways, so if I go till I measure 42 weeks, I am not going to be such a happy camper.

Wish us luck, and I will try my best to keep you all updated on everything!

He's a Cutie!!

Today I was able to get another shot at the 3D ultra sound. Mindy is so nice to keep doing them for me. We tried a few weeks ago, but he wasn't cooperating, and the placenta was a little in the way to see him very much.

I was so excited to see him today!! He is such a cute little munchkin!! I think he is going to have my round face, and its looking like my double chin, but I think he will be a good combo of his daddy and I!!! What do ya think?!