Colton's Two Week Appointment

Yesterday Colton had his two week visit with the pediatrician. I am happy to report that he is a really healthy baby. He is now 9 pounds which is crazy. He has put on 12 ounces in 10 days! The doctor said I do a really good job feeding him which makes me laugh when I think about it. They also measured him and he is now 21.5 inches long, he has put on a half inch since birth. That puts him in the 70% for weight, and the 75% for height.

I also had an appointment 2 days ago. Doctor said my incision is healing nicely which is a relief. I still get some serious pain when I twist or bend but other than that, I back to normal activity. Well, I can't say I do a whole lot but, I am out and about. Hooray for everyone being healthy and happy!

This picture puts a smile on my face! I guess I caught him off guard.


Happy little baby..... not sure what is up with the flared nostrils. He always does that!

Uncle Dave's Quick Visit

Dave Walburger (Parker's brother in law) was flying through Phoenix on his way to Flagstaff last Friday so we all piled in the car to go see him during his layover. Dave is the last of the immediate family to see the twins in person. He held them the entire two hours of his layover (mind you, the twins weigh 40 pounds!), he never wanted to put them down. It was so sweet! On the way to the airport, we couldn't stop laughing at the car full we had. Four babies, and four adults. It was one packed car!

You can also see the twins new car seat. I guess it isn't so "new" anymore however, it works great and it would definitely save their lives in a car wreck. The only way I can think to compare it to is a regular infant car seat. It has a harness system like a regular car seat, this one straps them in laying down rather than sitting up. It was engineered by a very kind man in Utah, he did the whole thing for free.

I have ankles again!

I took these pictures a few days ago and I am finally getting around to posting them. I don't think I need to explain the pictures but, in case you don't remember, my legs and ankles used to be extremely swollen. It is so nice to have my legs back! The swelling was gone in about a week and a half and it is always a complete shock to look down and see ankle bones and tendons. In fact, the other day Parker and I were admiring my "new" legs and he exclaimed "Look how long your toes are!" I started laughing because they sure didn't grow longer overnight. They look longer because they are not fat little sausages anymore! Oh, sweet ankles.

Happy Fathers Day!

It is Parker's first official Fathers Day with an actual child! I am so proud to call him my husband and it makes me so happy that we have a little boy together. Parker is a great dad! He does such a great job with Colton and even better, he makes sure that I am well taken care of. Just last night, Colton was fussing while I was trying to get to bed. Parker came right in and grabbed him, settled him, and then put him back down, all to make sure I got a good nights rest. Parker, without me having to ask, gets up and grabs Colton in the middle of the night so I can nurse him. Not to mention the countless number of diapers that he changes, both day and night. I have a great husband, I am proud to call him mine!

Like father, like son. Look at those pouty faces!


I am working on getting a serious picture of the two of them!

New Look

I figured we needed a boyish looking background in honor of the new baby boy!

The Nursery

We finally finished the nursery! We just got the vinyl up today and we are loving the finished product. Enjoy!

One Week Older and Wiser Too!

Colton is one week old today which is really hard for me to believe! I was so drugged up in the hospital, all the days blurred together. I feel like we had him yesterday! He has brought so much joy and happiness to Parker and I. I find myself staring at him for no reason, minutes at a time. It's just like after you get married, you wonder how you ever lived without your spouse before. Yes, I am sleep deprived but, I can't imagine how we ever lived without him. I feel so blessed.



What a cute face!



I am going to attempt taking a picture each month with this adorable bear that Nicole and Meg Babcock made for Colton. This should give you an idea on how big he is getting!



My mom was vacuuming yesterday and Colton was in the same room napping on the couch. I came in to see him with his hand over his ear. Too cute!

Colton and Grandma

Colton's First Bath

Coming Home From the Hospital!

These are some pictures that I took today of baby Colton and his 7 week old cousin Blake Bailey. Blake was 6 lbs. when he was born and now he's a few ounces bigger than Colton! We thought these were precious pictures to take!!! Colton is on the left and Blake is on the right...

Hey everyone!!! Here are pictures of Colton Gabriel Lybbert!! He was a whopping 8lbs. 6oz, and has brought a lot of joy to his parents!!! Char was in labor for about 24 hours...it was a long day for us all! They ended up having to do a C-Section because she wasn't making progress quickly enough. I hope you all enjoy the pictures and sorry it has taken me so long to get them up!!! Love you all!!!

Parks

Baby Update

I went to my appointment today and got an update on baby Colton. I am STILL dilated to a one! Ugh, I don't even like to talk about that because it is so frustrating to even think about! I have been a one for four weeks now! Also, the baby is a -3 which is the highest up he could be! I don't know what happened because he used to be between -1 and -2 (which is lower than -3)...... doctor said she may have measured where he is during a contraction which messed up the measurement. Weird. Well, with all that non progressing news, I have effaced to 70%! That makes me feel better about things. Anyways, the doctor asked if I wanted to set up an induction date. I said that I do want one but, that I wanted her opinion. She said we should most defanitley set one up! The baby is weighing just over eight pounds (that is her guess) so waiting much longer is not the best idea. Therefore, I will be induced on Friday! They are going to try the gels. I guess they put some gels in you that help you thin, dilate, and get contractions going. So, 7:30 AM, I will be in the hospital. Hopefully they work because there is a chance they will not work for me. Keep your fingers crossed!

May-be baby?

Our hopes of a May baby have come and gone. On Friday, Parker asked if we could have the baby Saturday because no one has a June birthday. Sorry babe. Looks like June will have to due. On the other hand, I have started to get contractions that I can feel. I still wouldn't say they hurt but, I don't have to keep a hand on my belly to feel when it tightens. I think things have gotten started however, my body is sure taking it's sweet time. I have a doctors appointment early Tuesday. Hopefully I will know more then.


Pictures of our May Calendar

Even Closer

Yesterday I decided to go for a walk and do some curbing to see if I could get the ball rolling. For those of you who don't know what curbing is, it's where you walk with one foot on the curb, and the other on the road so you are off balance as you walk. Anyhow, I got home after a half hour of intense walking and started having regular contractions. For about two hours the contractions were 4-8 minutes apart. The only catch is, I couldn't even feel them. They didn't hurt me at all! I could tell I was contracting because I could see my belly tightening and then it felt rock hard but, again it didn't hurt. I called the hospital and they told me to come in the contractions got under 5 minutes which seemed silly to me. At about ten o'clock I went to bed and slept on through the night. I have no idea if the contractions kept up through the night but I am still having some this morning. Hopefully things will pick up because I am getting a little impatient. Any suggestions?

Hanging with the Twins

On Wednesday Parker and I watched the twins over at our house. Whenever we watch them, it's generally at Mandy's because the twins don't do so hot when they are out of their element. They did really well at our house and I think that we may watch them at our house more often. Several months ago they got a new stroller which allows them to sit up unassisted. Well our cat, Pistol, figured out how to get a free back scratch out of the deal, he is such a moocher. That girls really liked the cats, they get really big smiles whenever they come their way.

Oh So Close

Today I went for another appointment with the OB and to my surprise, I had really high blood pressure. Like, really high! I believe it was 142/90 which is not good at all. The doctor said that if my blood pressure didn't go back down within two to three hours they would induce me. I got really nervous and quite excited all at the same time. Well, I was in the hospital hooked up to all the equipment within 30 minutes of the first blood pressure measurement and it had already gone back down to 122/70! Needless to say they sent me home without a second thought. So here I am, still pregnant, writing on the ol' blog.

As for the appointment, I was still dilated to a one. Ugh, one is the loneliest number! She did say the baby dropped a little more (not much) and she didn't say that whether or not I have effaced anymore. To be honest I was so distracted by the high blood pressure, I didn't pay very good attention. She did strip my membranes and I want to believe that it is working. I don't know if its my imagination but, I think I am having more contractions and they feel a little stronger than what I have been used too. I guess time will tell. The doctor said if it is going to work, labor usually starts within 24-48 hours. I guess that will give me something to blog about tomorrow. Till then.

The Chronicles of Narnia

With the baby coming so soon, Parker decided that he was going to take me out on a final date before the kid comes and we can't for a few weeks. It was so fun to go to dinner and a movie with just the two of us. I cherish that quality time so, it totally made my week! We went to dinner at Red Robin and then we went to see the new Chronicles, Prince Caspian. It was a great movie! I can't say I liked it more than the first, but I didn't regret paying 19$ bucks for the two of us to see it. To top off the night we went and got some milk and Krispy Kreme donuts after the movie. Thought I would add a little extra weight to the kid since he isn't big enough already. It was a wonderful evening! Thanks babe!

New Curtains!

You might think this is an odd thing to post about but, it is an exciting thing for Parks and I. Every apartment we have ever lived in had wooden blinds so, we never needed curtains. Well, this house has ugly blinds and no curtains but, we were finally able to change that. After saving up, we finally got curtains for our house. Seeing as we were hanging blankets over our windows, this is quite a change. They are helping with the air conditioning bill and they make our house feel more like a home. Love, love, love these curtains!





You can see my belly in these next two pictures........ this kid needs to make an exit!

Another Week Come and Gone

I had another doctors appointment today and things haven't progressed as much as I hoped. I am still dilated to just a one, but I have effaced to 50% which I can't complain about. I am so ready to hold this baby, I'm tired of carrying him around in my belly! I did ask the doctor if she had a guess on how much he is weighing, she said between seven and seven and a half pounds. That sounds like a lot seeing as I still have two weeks to go! He could easily put on another pound before he makes his appearance and eight and a half pounds doesn't sound to pleasant. Ever since Mandy said to think of the baby's weight in Costco sized M&M bags (eight pounds means 4 of those bags!) I can't possibly think birthing that many "M&M's" would be at all pleasant! Hopefully things will spontaneously combust and I will have this kid tomorrow. One could only hope!

37 Weeks and Counting

Welp, another week has come and gone and I had another doctors appointment today. The doctor checked me out and I am still dilated to a one however, I have started to efface (she didn't tell me to what percent) and the baby has dropped further. Last week I was a -3 and this week I am in between a -2/-1. I like to think its -1 but, I know I am getting ahead of myself! I am happy that I am progressing however, I can only hope it speeds up over the next few days.....

On another note. Here are some pictures of my beautiful feet. I know, I know, I look like a relative of Shrek. The worst part is that these pictures were taken on a GOOD day! I am also having some edema....... more like a lot of edema! My legs are swollen all the way up past my knees. I do my best to stay off my feet but that doesn't work so well with substituting. Only a few more weeks and I will be free of swelling!

Before School


After School


The indents that I made with my finger stay for about 15 minutes before they rise back up. I would say they are at least a quarter of an inch deep, probably closer to a third of an inch on a bad day.

36 Weeks and Counting




I just passed the 36 week mark and and I am officially in the ninth month! I had a doctors appointment Thursday and they checked my progress. I am dilated to a one, the baby has dropped but, I have not started effacing yet. I am really, really starting to feel this pregnancy! My hips are sore, my back is starting to hurt, I am having a harder time sleeping and it feels like I have a bowling ball between my legs! I know I have had an easy pregnancy (which I am grateful for!) up to this point but, I am ready for it to come to a close. I am so excited for this baby! My next appointment is Thursday and I will be sure to post my progress.

Mandy's Surprise Shower

Last Saturday, Mandy's best friend threw her a surprise baby shower. Tons of women showed up and everyone had a great time socializing and eating great food! Ginni (the gal who threw the shower) also told Discovery Channel what she was planning and they flew down just for the day (they flew in early morning and left that night) to film the occasion. A lot of people have been asking how it works when Discovery Channel (they are doing a documentary on the twins) is here so, here is a brief explanation. You can see in the last picture the three people from the film crew. On the far left is Janice (purple shirt), she writes the story meaning she has to sit through all the hours of film and decides what will air in the one hour episode. Chuck is the guy holding the camera and Mark is the sound man. Janice is always standing behind them because she can't be in any of the shots, it's quite entertaining watching her dodge the camera! I will say that Discovery Channel gave us their three nicest people! They are so kind and they are far more interested in the Baileys as people than as a story that will make them money. I think the first day they filmed it was a little awkward but now, it seems totally normal to have them around. They are great people and they are more like family friends than a film crew.

Baby Shower

Last Thursday, Mandy and Mom Lybbert threw me a baby shower. It was so fun! They kept it simple which was fine with me because I am not huge on the baby shower games. The one game we did play was 2 cents. Everyone goes around and puts two cents into a piggy bank, and they give their best baby advice. Needless to say, there were a lot of laughs with that game! Everyone who came to the shower was extremely generous. I am loaded up with onesies and diapers. Thanks again to Mandy and Mom for doing the shower while Shelly (my sister) was in town, I really appreciate all the effort! Sorry some of these pictures are sideways..... I couldn't get them upright.

Ginni made this awesome diaper cake!


Loving the monkey pirate shirt from Shelly.


Shelly and I after the shower.