4 weeks Old

How time flies! We are adjusting to having Waylon at home. We don't get much sleep and we are always busy, but I can't imagine life without him. He is one loved little man! He is growing so much and such a happy baby!

Reese and Waylon

I finally got to see my new niece, Reese Morgan Shelton. Travis and Shunae had their beautiful baby girl on December 20th. She is such a doll. I had sick kids and bad weather and wasn't able to get to see Reese. Then I had Waylon 9 days later and wasn't able to go anywhere. Finally Travis and Shunae came down to visit and we both got to see each others new babies. They are 9 days apart and both so dang cute. It's going to be fun to have babies the same age.

Thank heavens they are both really mellow babies. We both needed them. I didn't realize how small Waylon's head is, but next to Reese it looks tiny.

New proud mommies!

Cal (3), Jada (2), Jane (6), Reese (4 weeks), Ike (4), and Waylon (3 weeks)
Quite a day! Thanks for coming down! I love these guys! They are so much fun and so easy going. It's always lots of laughs with Trav and Nae!

2 week Old Waylon

2 week old stats:
6 lbs. 12 oz. (gaining weight like crazy)
19 3/4 inches (growing like a weed)
Happy and Healthy!
We love this boy!

The DeSpain's Visit

Jane, Chloe, and Waylon

Today Katie came over with her kids and brought me the most delicious dinner and lots of diapers! Thanks Kate! Her kids loved Waylon. We have both had sick kids lately and haven't been able to get together until now. Everyone was excited!

Sadie

Logan and Waylon (these two are only 5 months apart) They will be the best of friends! (i hope)

The Delivery!

This is a post just for me so I don't forget it and to remind me of what child birth really is like. I am really pretty lucky because my pregnancy and labor and delivery is pretty easy. I don't like to be pregnant, and this is was the hardest pregnancy I've had. It wasn't even that bad, just really uncomfortable and terrible heartburn. But when I saw this little guy I forgot it all. It was really exciting during delivery, because all the nurses couldn't wait to see if it was a boy or a girl. We were all pretty excited.
I had been to the doctor on the 23rd of December for the weekly check up and was dilated to a 4 and 80% effaced. He said I could go in to labor that night or wait awhile. I really didn't want a Christmas baby so I was hoping to wait around for another week and that is what I did. On the 28th I started having contractions at about 7 pm. Adam had just gotten home and we put the kids to bed and waited around for a bit. At about 10 pm the contractions were still going and getting stronger. I didn't want to wait to long (that is what I did with Cal and then couldn't get the epidural), so I told Adam to stay with the kids and I would go the hospital and see if I was really in labor. I went to the hospital and they checked me and I was at about a 5 and contracting. They said to stay for an hour and they would monitor me. It was about 30 minutes and the nurse came back and checked me again and said yes I was in labor and to call my husband. Adam got there and I was taken in to get the epidural. I was so nervous for this for some reason and then when he was giving me the shot he got to close to my nerve and I had some terrible pain for a while and my blood pressure dropped really low. They gave me some medicine and after that it was great. The doctor came in and broke my water and after 3 pushes Waylon Kim Olson was born at 2:09 am at 6 lbs. 18 1/2 inches long and darling. I was so glad he was here and excited for another boy to add to the craziness of our house!

Adam went home and got the kids ready to come see their new brother. Cal had said it was a boy the entire time and Ike said that he wanted a giraffe so he could sell it. He was afraid he would get in to all his pirate stuff. Jane really wanted a sister, but once she saw Waylon she was in love with him and just wanted to hold him forever.

Happy Family!
As I was sitting there I thought, four kids seems like a lot!

Grandma O and Waylon

Uncle Zach and Waylon

Uncle Joe and Waylon

Jane had done her own hair and was so proud. What a girl!

Grandpa O and Waylon

Haylee

Natalee

Ashlee

Aunt Amy

Grandpa Shelton

Grandma Marcia

Going Home!

Uncle Spencer and Wyatt

Great Grandpa Ike and Great Grandma Carol

All my boys!

Our little cuddle bug! We are so glad he is here and healthy and happy. We feel so blessed to have 4 beautiful healthy kids. I love being a mom and just hope that I can raise my kids to be good kids.

Waylon 5 Days Old

I couldn't resist not posting this darling picture of Waylon. There will be more to come, but I had to post that at 5 days, he is 5 lbs 15 oz. and doing great. We love him so much and he has been so good so far. We have really been enjoying this little guy. My sister in law, Amy, who takes amazing pictures came over and took pictures of him. I am so excited to get them. Here is a little preview!