Pierce Hayden Thompson

Well, I finally had time to sit down and blog. Peter was off work today and little man is sleeping. Isabella is at school so I thought this is the perfect time. (even though it's 1:00 in the afternoon and I still have my p.j.'s on!) Well, Pierce is just the perfect baby. I'd love for him to sleep soundly a little more at night, but that's to be expected at 3 weeks I know. Tomorrow he will officially be 3 weeks old. But let's start at the beginning. I was officially 4 days overdue and feeling very huge and tired. I went to HMC at 6am and got to my room. I had been very anxious about the delivery since I was being induced and I didn't have to do that with Isabella. I didn't really know what was going to happen this time. I'm trying not to think about it and just focus on my little miracle that I would soon get to hold. I prayed for many things to happen (or not happen!). If you've never had a child born "naturally", I won't use the "v" word. That sounds kind of gross. Anyway, there are many concerns about that area that I was worried about! With Isabella I had numerous things go on that took well over 4 months to get back to normal so you could say I was a little nervous to do it again. Well, all my prayers were answered and everything went very smooth. I had pitossin and felt really weird on that stuff, my epidural only kicked in on both sides of my body about 10 minutes before he was born (thank goodness!), I was swelling up quickly from all the fluids, I pushed about 5 times and he was born at 4:30pm on St. Patrick's Day March 17th. I wasn't expecting the doc. to put him on my chest immediately after he was here because with Isabella they rushed her to the crib and started sucking the merconium out of her and I couldn't see her for what felt like forever (maybe 5 minutes). So, when they put him right in my face I couldn't do anything but cry. It was so sweet. He was so tiny, weighing 7'6, which is pretty average, but to me he was tiny. He was absolutely perfect in every way. He had a head full of dark hair just like Isabella did, but he had more. His face resembled Isabella's so much that it was like looking at her all over again. So crazy. I need to dig up her hospital pics and show them side by side. I felt really good the next day so I got up took a shower and walked around as much as I could. I didn't want Isabella to visit me again laying in the hospital bed. She came in and said "Mommy all better!" and checked to make sure my iv's were out of my arm. It was so sweet. I think seeing them both together in the hospital was the best thing a mommy could see. Two precious babies. I could cry right now just thinking about it. Here are some pics of that very special day.

In Utero

I haven't blogged in a while, mainly because I've been working up until last week (week 39 for me) and I come home to my precious 2 year old and then I'm totally exhausted and usually in bed by 8:30. I have had days where it hurts to walk, my back aches, and my feet/legs are swollen, but mostly I have days where I realize this will be the last time that I will be pregnant again. (unless God has other plans). It makes me sad in a lot of ways, but Peter and I both agree that 2 children will be blessings enough for us and our family. Every time I feel Pierce move and kick around in my belly I stop what I'm doing and rub on him as much as I can. After having Isabella you kind of forget a lot about what it feels like. I'm trying to remember everything about these last few days as much as I can. It's so strange to feel him rub up against my bones. I just can't imagine that he's actually comfortable in there. But I'm sure God makes it as comfy as possible for His little creations. I wander who he will look like. Me, Peter, or Isabella? Or maybe a little of all of us. I've had about 3 dreams about what he will look like, but I can't seem to get one clear picture of his face. It's been kind of like a side profile or a foggy atmosphere. Kind of strange I know. I'm due in exactly 3 days. I'm only 70% and at a 1 1/2 dilated. So, I'm pretty sure he'll be late. Isabella was a week late and everything turned out great. She was 8 lbs even and I'm wandering how big he'll be. I say he'll be more than 8 lbs now that it looks like he'll be late. We shall see very soon. Isabella is excited when she talks about him, but I wander how she will really cope with a new baby in the house. I pray her adjustment won't take too long. I know it will rock her world, but it will be good for her. She will love helping mommy and daddy. Well, friends pray for me and a smooth delivery. I shall post pics of our new addition soon.

BTW, thanks Anna for making me realize I need to record this moment.
I will definitely cherish it.

Baby Showers and Pierce's Room Almost Done!

I have to say I have the best family and friends in the whole world! I am so thankful for those in my life that love me and that show me they love me no matter what. Yesterday was one of those days where I was so blessed by all of them. I had my first baby shower at my dad's yesterday morning. It was originally supposed to be last Saturday, but the snow prevented that from happening so we had to post-pone it to the next week. My step-mom Kathy and Amanda threw me the shower with that side of the family. Pierce got so many outfits, diapers, and wipes. I was so thankful. The poor baby didn't have many clothes until then. Kathy decorated the table so nice with jungle animals and made the blocks herself with Pierce's name on them. She did fantastic. Amanda helped with everything as well, the food, decorations, and anything that was asked. Thanks Kathy and Amanda! I love you. Here are a few pictures from that shower.






Then later on that day I had another shower at my mom's house for that side of the family and my closest friends. I had an awesome turnout. I wasn't sure if the ice and snow would hold off for me to have it, but thankfully it did. Mom always does things extraordinarily beautiful! Thanks Mom for making this shower so special. I loved everything about it and I know how hard you worked to make it special for me. I love you so much! Here are a few pics from that shower.






Isabella did wonderful at the shower too. She got a sweet "Big Sister" sticker in a card Amy got for her. That was so sweet Amy! She unwrapped a few presents earlier than necessary, wanted me to hold her the whole time, and finally wiped out near the end in a little fit on the floor. But, all in all, she was wonderful. I can't wait for her to meet her little brother. She's finally talking about him without me saying something first. Just today she wanted to get the lotion and put it on baby Pierce (my stomach). Then she asked if she could lay on him. I said yes and she laid her head on my stomach. It was the sweetest thing ever! I started talking to him and then she'd add in on the conversation with baby Pierce. Those moments I am going to try real hard not to forget!





Needless to say I was exhausted after two showers in one day and I hadn't felt well lately so I was in bed by 8:15. Mom came over today (Sunday) after church and we worked on Pierce's room. We finally got his bedding on, his name above his bed, the refinished dresser in, and things hung here and there. Thanks again Mom for your big help! I couldn't have done all that without you. It's about 99% done now. I want to get a scripture to go under his letters above his bed to put on the wall and we've got the mirror ordered from Hobby Lobby to go on his dresser. That should take about a week to get in. Peter did an amazing job refinishing that old piece of furniture that used to be mine and Amanda's. He worked really hard on it. Thanks honey for the hard work. That is definitely something you should be proud of and I know Pierce will be too. Here are some pictures of his room.

Fun in the Snow

It has been so much fun watching Isabella play in the snow. She wasn't too big on sledding but loved eating the snow and throwing snowballs. We played outside yesterday with our neighbors the Steelman's. If you went to Beech, my neighbor is Krista Gray. She has 2 boys, Gray and Wade, and 1 on the way this August. We had a great time playing with them, but couldn't stay out too long because it was freezing!










Today we got outside with Amanda and Tessa and their Pa-Paw. They built a snowman and we had fun watching the girls. It was so much bearable today with the sun out.

Bundling up to go outside, day 2 and giving Pierce a pat. Me at 34 weeks pregnant.

The beginnings of Pierce's room & Snow!

So, we're not done with his room just yet. Peter's putting the finishing touches on a very old piece of furniture that used to be mine and Amanda's when we were babies. He's refinishing it for Pierce. That is my favorite part of his furniture since it used to belong to me.



After touching up the walls we noticed the touch up paint did not match the walls. So, here daddy goes painting it all over again. With of course Isabella right under his feet helping out.



These are his other pieces to his furniture.



She just had to try out his changing table.



The snow we had wasn't much to sled in, but she loved eating it.


All bundled up.