Family of Four

This is our adorable Brielle during her first week. It's hard to believe that she is now one month old and that September is gone. This month has been spent in complete bliss---even with all the adjusting and sleepless nights. My how time flies with a newborn! Brielle has brought us so much happiness!!! We have loved having her a part of our family. It's crazy how we are becoming more and more attached to this little 9 lb person with every passing day.

Aunt Ash came into town to help after Grandma Lisa left. She was so great to be Hudson's playmate, Sydney's emotional support and to take care of our family. She too had the glamorous stay here on our blowup mattress:) Love you Ash! 

Little stinkbug taking a nice snooze. Such precious moments with our sweet new baby girl and her Daddy. 

Mom about had a heart attack as Hudson learns to be a big brother and hold baby sister. We are working on the whole neck support thing... Hudson has been so sweet to Brielle. He is helpful to bring her a binkie or her blankie when she cries and he talks so cute to her. His independent nature has paid off as he has been such a champ instead of jealous about baby sister.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DADDY September 26th! Here we are enjoying a birthday breakfast in Thomas' honor. Hudson is proud to be Dad's best buddy and help make Dad's day a total par-tay.

Such a happy kid! Of late, Hudson's imagination has gone wild. It is fun to see him become so creative with his toys. He is so cute to watch as he crashes everything into everything---sound effects and all. 

Introducing... BRIELLE!

Brielle Wright joined our family on August 29, 2013 at 1:55 pm weighing 7 lbs 2 oz and 20.5 inches long. WELCOME TO OUR CRAZY FAMILY! We have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this little peanut. So far, we have adored every minute with her and we are SOOO happy she is finally here safe and sound. 

To briefly debrief on the birth-day...Thomas and I went in for the induction Thursday morning at 7:30 am where Dr. Hartman broke my water at 9 am and the nurse, Nicole, put me on a small amount of pitocin to make sure my body would start the labor process. Apparently my body was ready to do its thing because it took only a minimal dose to get things rolling. Because of our lengthy experience with Hudson, we were planning to be in that hospital labor room for the whole day---even on through the night. GRATEFULLY that was not the case with this labor and delivery! After my water was broken and my body was having regular contractions every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes the intensity began to increase in strength. I was warned beforehand that the contractions would be much more intense/feel different (or stay peaked instead of a gradual rise and fall) with the pitocin and this helped me mentally prepare a little bit better for what was ahead of me. We decided we wanted a better after birth experience with this delivery so I really wanted to go without the epidural. Just when I was about ready to check out entirely, emotions were running high and I told Tom to ask the nurse for an epidural, the doctor came in and told me that we were ready to push and get her here. YEAH!!! What relief to know that we were so close to meeting our little girl.

To cut to the chase... Brielle was born 5 hours and three pushes later after Thomas helped me survive the intense back labor by applying heat pad and counter-pressure during each contraction. It was a team effort for sure. Complete bliss when we were able to experience the arrival of our sweet baby girl---FINALLY holding her in our arms after waiting nearly two weeks past her due date. Thomas even got to cut the cord this time around! His shirt, pants and face were proof of it:)

Here's our little gal day 1 1/2. The cutest dimples in those ever so kissable cheeks. 

Leaving the hospital Saturday morning in her plush pink suit.

Our little sunning mammal. Brielle loves basking in the sunshine that pours through our bedroom window. She's her Mama's girl.

In celebration of MY labor day, we went to the beach and enjoyed a little picnic with my Mom on the legit Labor Day. Yes, it was all apart of my recovery. My Mom was so great to come out and help for a week and a half cooking meals, cleaning, manning Hudson and being amazing emotional support. She and Hudson did some major bonding as Grandma took my place as Hudson's best bud and partner in crime. She definitely earned her room and board in our front room on a luxurious blowup mattress. YOU'RE THE BEST OF TROOPERS MOM!!!

Our peach fuzz covered baby girl. She is sooo much fun with all the cute sounds, looks and miniature features. I feel like I'm playing with my favorite doll all day...except for the nursing side effects, black circles around my eyes and weight gain. I can't remember that being apart of my 4 year old experience.

Brielle's first doctor's appointment and back to her birth weight. Good job girly. I vowed I wouldn't put a satellite dish on my child, but here we are. I guess I forgot how small babies are when they are first born. She'll eventually grow into all the cute bows and headbands we've got for her:)