Worry

It seems like these days I have more time to think, (while feeding Olivia of course.) The more time I have to think, the more things I start to worry about. For example, I worry that Michigan is never going to be warm again, it's way too cold. I worry that Olivia's never going to learn to stay awake during her feedings, I've tried everything. I worry that I'm not paying enough attention to my boys. I worry about February, why does Brandon have to do a month of general surgery? I worry that by the time I can start reading books without pictures again, and not fall asleep, my list of books to read will be overwhelming. I worry that my house will never be clean again until the year 2027, longer than that if we have more kids. I worry that I like Transformers Animated almost as much as my boys, thank heavens for DVR. I worry that I'll never sleep through the night again. I worry about getting pooped on. I worry that as I start to feel like the pre-pregnant me that I was not very nice or friendly since moving to Michigan, really I have no idea how I have friends. I worry about sending Logan to kindergarten next year, the thought makes my stomach turn, although since having Olivia the idea isn't as bad as it was. I worry that all this worrying is going to give me anxiety. I worry about those in my family. And lastly I worry about how I'm going to end this, so I'll just stop here!

Chunky Monkey

Today was Olivia's 2 week appointment. In the hospital she had lost about 7 oz's. Today she had gained all that back and then some. She weighs 9lbs 7oz's. She's also 21 inches long. She's in the 85% for her weight and 75% for her length and head circumference. She is healthy and doing great. Now if we could get her to figure out her days and nights we'd be in business.

A Smorgusborg of Pictures

We decided to play photo shoot today. I think we got one or two good pictures. Olivia wasn't thrilled with the tutu being put on her, but boy did it look cute. I know I've already said this but I could dress her up all day long. I think Logan and Porter even get a kick out of it.

Brandon and I took the boys sledding yesterday as our last little outing before my mom left. I didn't do any of the sledding just the photographing. They had a lot of fun. I got one video but I couldn't load it that was pretty funny. Brandon sent the boys down by themselves and they totally crashed into some kids sitting at the bottom of the hill. Porter kept saying, "I don't like crashing into people." Porter got a little snow burn under his eye and broke his glasses. But other than that it was super fun.



After Brandon's mom left my sister Summer and my mom came out to help with Olivia. It was so nice to have them here. They were so helpful and we had a good time. We took Summer home on Sunday and it didn't occur to us until we left that we hadn't been out of the house all week. It was so cold all week and below zero almost every day they were here. We took her around detroit and saw a few "sights" before we got to the airport. Having family around is definately one of the things I miss the most. Especailly having a new baby who won't really get to know them for a while.


I am so gratful to have my mom and sister around who could take time out of their busy lives and come and help me out. It was so nice to have someone who helped clean, cook and entertain my kids while I took care of Olivia. Thanks for coming out mom and Summer, we love you and miss you.


We gave Olivia her first bath at home and she absolutely loved having water poured on her head. She is such a sweet baby, we love having her in our family.

More Pictures

Here's some more pictures of our sweet little angel. I can't believe how much fun it is to have a little girl in the house. I could honestly dress her and put bows in her hair all day long.

We had Grandma Bishop out here this last week and she has been a life saver. Watching our boys while we were in the hospital, cooking, cleaning and entertaining Logan and Porter. Porter rarely has let her out of his sight since she has been here. She's been a great help and we're very sad to see her leave.

We got a fun surprise in the mail, this cute head band and a bunch of others with bracelets and binkie holders, from a friend of ours. It was so much fun to get.

This is a picture of us leaving the hospital. Some have asked about her story and Brandon covered most of it. My add on's would be that Brandon BEGGED me to go to the doctor to get checked on friday because he really needed a break at work. So I went and the doctor said that since I was dialated to a 4 and some what in labor, I was having irregular contractions, the weather was awful, and Brandon was at the hospital working already she would send me over. The first 4 hours were pretty uneventful just waiting for the antibiotics to kick in for the strep B. After that they kicked the pitocin in high gear and the contractions came strong and fast. I went from being a 5 to ready to push in about an hour and my epidural had worn off. I have NEVER before felt that kind of pain and NEVER want to again. I can't believe people actually choose to do that naturally. Luckily with about 3 pushes she came out and the worst part of it was over. When we first saw her Brandon and I were shocked by how small she was. We were quickly informed that she was NOT small. She has been so much fun to have in our house and she has quickly become everyone's favorite form of entertainment.

One of my most favorite things about having a little girl has been this. I love to see Brandon with her. At first sight he turned to putty in her hands. I am so glad that he is her daddy and come to find out he thinks she's pretty cool too.

Logan's BIG news

While I was in the hospital Logan's first tooth became loose. He came to the hospital to show me and was so excited. By that night he had worked it completely loose and needed a little help to grab it. He came and showed it to me the next day and the tooth fairy was suppose to come that night. But with coming home from the hospital and getting settled in the tooth fairy kind of forgot. Luckily Logan forgot too. So the tooth fairy came in the mid morning and Logan found his dollar after that. Hopefully next time he looses his tooth the tooth fairy can be on the ball a little bit better.

Olivia May Bishop

Again, this is Brandon.

Yesterday Kim went to her OB/GYN. While there, her doctor told her that she was going to be induced due to the following reasons: she was already dilated to 4 cm, we live 40+ minutes away from the hospital that we are delivering at, she was already having some irregular contractions, and finally there was a winter storm warning in effect for yesterday and today. The doctor didn't want me to have to deliver the baby on the side of the road in the snow. Thank you doctor! I would have done it, but I really did't want to do that. Anyway, We came in yesterday afternoon. Kim had to have 4 hours of antibiotics prior to delivering, so they didn't get serious with the Oxytocin until around 9:00 pm. From that point, things seemed to move slowly until around 11:00 when Kim felt like things were coming. We thought for sure Olivia was going to be born on 1/9/09, but we were wrong. Olivia was born at 12:18 this morning weighing 8 lb 13 oz, and she was 20 and 3/4 inches long. From the pictures below you can tell she has a lot of brown hair. Man that girl can cry! She has lungs! I have now been a daddy to a little princess for less than 12 hours and already she has my heart. It has been so much better than I expected. Kim like all things she pursues did wonderfully. She stated that she felt more pain with Olivia than with Logan and Porter, but I think she did amazing. I am always in awe that this living, breathing baby came out of my wife! I know for those of you who have had babies this is old news to you, but I still think it is a miracle.

The baby is coming, the baby is coming!

This is Brandon.

I never post things here, but I do enjoy reading what Kim posts. Currently, she is attached to machines and IV's that are helping her go into labor. I am pumped. For some of you, that may be a shock. I have often been apprehensive about having a little girl for a baby. I mean, I have been married for almost 7 years, and I still don't understand my wife the majority of the time. How am I supposed to be a daddy to a little girl? I think it will be a one of those "learning experiences."

I am so proud of Kim. She is a trooper. She has handled this pregnancy like a champion. In the last year, she has managed to pack and move across the country, make new friends, learn a new area, maintain a home, and take care of two little very busy boys all while having a semi-absent husband due to my job. She is truly an amazing woman. I don't tell her enough, but I do love and appreciate her. She really makes me a better person. I can only imagine what kind of a punk I would be without her in my life. She is the best example in our home. Logan and Porter think she is the best, and she is! So, I sit here staring at my hot wife, who is in labor, and I am full of appreciation for all she does. I feel blessed, and we haven't even seen our precious daughter yet. I have a lot to be thankful for. I recognize that. Kim, when you read this, know that I do love you. You are and always will be my dream come true.

Day 5,6,7

Day 5My woes of preschool this year. I had both of my boys in great "preschools", then after Christmas both groups called it quits. Go figure! So now my boys have the pleasure of me being their learning instructor. My kids education stresses me out to no end and moving to Michigan hasn't helped in that area. So we started the new year starting a new preschool at home, the challenge is in actually doing it. Keep your fingers crossed.

Day 6
Had my 40 week appointment and not much to report. The crib is still empty with no idea when we'll get to meet this little girl. We finally decided on a name in hopes that maybe that will help her come out.


Day 7

I found some easy bow instuctions online and my friend Jenny came over and we made bows for our little girls. I now feel like I have enough to put on her for the first little while so everyone knows that she's a girl.

Day 2, 3, and 4

Day 2We had a family campout in our family room the one night that daddy wasn't on call this week. We lit our fire place and watch "Albin" and the Chipmunks. (That's how Logan says it.) The kids slept on the floor and Brandon and I tried to sleep on the couch bed. I had to go up to my real bed at 2 am. Brandon said he got some great sleep.

Day 3

I've been promising Brandon that I would make some meals that we can freeze so that he won't "starve" when I have this baby. So I made a big ol' pot of soup and some chicken enchilada's. That should hold him over for a few days.

Day 4

My love/hate relationship with sunday afternoons. I spend all day saturday cleaning only for it to last less than 24 hours. Here's proof that we spend time together on sunday's. Toy's, blankets and pillows spewn all over while mom and dad secretly try to sneak in a nap.

Looking ahead...

Happy new year everyone. One thing I know that we'll accomplish in 2009 is having our little girl be born. I know that I will not be pregnant forever, it might feel like it now. Experience has taught me that I know eventually she'll come out one way or another. I'm trying to not get frustrated with feeling blah 99.9% of the time so I decided to focus on the good things that have happened throughout this pregnancy.

1. I can still wear my wedding ring. That is a huge accomplishment with my boys it had to come off like at 6 months. When I worked at the State Hospital I was called many names by the old women who were crazy because I was pregnant and didn't wear my wedding ring, good times.

2. The weight gain hasn't been so bad this time around and I haven't had cankles, always a good thing.

3. My heart burn just recently started to get bad and tums seems to do the trick, unless I eat a lot of peanut butter bon bons, yum! (Thanks again for the recipe Lisa).

4. I found my favorite pair of maternity pants. They are the secret belly or something like that from Motherhood. They were under $20.00, and they never slide down or have to be pulled up like ALL of my other pants I've ever had. They also don't become floody the bigger my belly has gotten. I love them and they love me back.

5. Umm, maybe that's all. I know there's probably more I just can't think of them.

I'm doing the Creating Keepsakes challenge this year of taking a picture a day. This is my first one and I took one of each of us starting out the new year. So probably expect to see more pictures and labels like day..... Anyways I think it will be fun to see what a year in the Bishop's family is like, even on the not so good days.