Welcome Jonas!

I can't believe that Jonas is already 5 weeks old. The time flies by so much faster after they're out. He was born Febuary 14 at 12:17 in the morning. We were hoping for the 13th, but he wanted to be a Valentine Baby. I was induced for the first time. It went well, however next time I think I will start before 5pm. It was a really long night. He weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19 and 3\4 inches long. We were lucky and only had to stay one night in the hospital. The only bad thing was that Laurie and Jack were throwing up when we came home, luckily Jonas didn't get sick. It was a long night the first night home--Jonas wanted to be held the whole night--and Jeff was cleaning up throw-up all night. My mom and dad came to visit when Jonas was 6 days old. My mom stayed 10 days and Jonas was a perfect little boy. Then she left and everything went south. Jonas ended up being really fussy started at about 3 weeks. He basically cried all day so finally after a couple days I took him to the doctor. He has acid reflux and was put on Zantax. He started feeling better when he came down with RSV. We had a few scary nights and he was put in the hospital because he had low oxygen levels, but he quickly turned around and we were able to go home after one night. My mom also flew back out to help us. I know I wouldn't have got through that tough time without her. She watched Jonas so me and Jeff could get some sleep. It was my fourth night without any sleep so I was sooooo grateful. Now, my mom has gone home and Jonas is fully recovered. I have even ventured outside with all four since the whether has been so nice. We also had Jeremy's birthday party on Saturday. Jer is such a fun three year old. I had so much help from friends and family. Thanks to all!!!
Love
DRea

Only 33 more Days!

We are so excited to be having another little boy on Feb 13 (or sooner!) We haven't picked out a name yet, but we will keep you posted. Laurie just started gymnastics a few weeks ago and she is having a lot of fun, they really work her hard though. We also got a piano and she should start lessons next week. She is doing great in school and enjoys it. She lost one of her front teeth just before Christmas and has a really fun smile. Jack just started Joy School a few weeks ago. He loves going and I love the ladies I do it with. We just have three little almost 5 year boys and they have a ball. Jack will be 5 in less than a month. He is a very sweet little boy and he is trying hard to finish all his reading lessons so we can shoot off a rocket! Jeremy is enjoying his last few weeks as the baby of the family. He is still very sweet and cuddly. He is finally potty trained however I hope it doesn't go backward when the baby comes. Jeff is enjoying his work and his time he gets to spend with the kids. He and I recently went to a Blues Hockey Game and we really had a good time. We also have had fun stealing Laurie's Christmas presents of Mario Brothers and Dance game and playing them with each other at night. I feeling really good and am excited that I won't have to be pregnant too much longer. It was so fun to visit family for Thanksgiving. We are so lucky to have so many great cousins on both sides of our family. (I will post pictures later because I left my camera in Utah and my mother hasn't mailed it yet!!!!) DRea