8 weeks old

Well...almost. It has been an interesting few weeks to say the least. My in-laws made the trek from California to Alabama driving the suburban that was to be ours. Woot woot! It was kind of sad having to drive separately for a few weeks. Ryan's sister flew out for a few days as well. It was great having them out. A lot of things got done and it was greatly appreciated. We are back to trying to get into a routine. I go back to work this week. Not really looking forward to it but what can you do? The first few days are always hard. I'm not a big fan of pumping so I'm definitely not looking forward to doing that three times a day for the next year. I was in the process of building our freezer supplier and our entire house came down with the stomach flu. It was AWFUL. This happened with Ryan's family out here too. I've never seen so many sick people in one little house in my life. The kids barely noticed anything...they'd vomit and start running circles around the house like nothing happened, meanwhile the adults took at least the full 24 hours to re-coup. I pretty much lost my milk supply with that bout of illness so I'm trying to build it back up again. Everyone is doing fabulously. The boys are loving on Myles and Myles is growing SO FAST. :( My baby is already in 3 month clothing.

*wipes a tear away*

He sleeps from 9:30-7:30 waking once to nurse. I'm working on trying to get a solid 6 hours from 1030-6 for when I return to work. I'm not as hardcore about it as I was the last pregnancies, mainly because of my teetering supply but I'm sure I'll survive working and waking numerous times throughout the night. Other working parents do it. :)






Our new/old family car. :)

2 week appointment

Myles had his 2 week appointment today. He has gained his birth weight back and then some. He is 8lbs 14oz and 21.5 inches long. He is in the 70th percentile and 75th percentile, respectively. His head circumference is in the 50th percentile. He is bigger than Izyk when Izyk was 2 weeks old, bigger by 4oz and half an inch. For not being big people, our children sure do grow. :) He has a clogged eye duct so we got some medication for that. Myles is sleeping fabulously. His last scheduled nighttime feeding is 10:30pm. He will wake up between 2:30 and 4:00am for a feeding and sleep until 7 or 8am.

Having three littles 3 years and younger is not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Many people said that 3 is the hardest and I think we kind of psyched ourselves out on that. The hardest part for me is nursing and trying to keep Charley and Izyk from destroying the house and each other and themselves. Myles likes to take his time nursing...meaning it's a 45 minute activity. I haven't had the opportunities to nap as much as I had with just the other two but it's manageable. I can sneak an hour or hour and a half during the other two's nap time. Laundry is being done only on an as-needed basis. Haha! We won't even talk about the state of the house. Hubs has been keeping up with dishes. All in all, things are going awesomely. Some of Ryan's family will be out in a couple of weeks so we are definitely looking forward to that.

I was waiting to post this blog with pictures (I am writing this post from my phone) but if I do that, you will never see this post. So you are stuck with all words. Maybe if you are lucky, I'll just post a bunch of pictures tomorrow...or the next day...oooorrrr the day after that...

Life with 3 boys...

This is just a post of randomness. I love my three boys...as destructive as they might be. Charley has broken a window and torn a bookshelf from the wall. Izyk fell off a chair, busted his lip and head, and proceeded to face plant on the stairs where he again, busted his lip open, my mom left us yesterday evening and Ryan worked today. Overwhelming? Just a bit. I'm not suppose to be lifting anything except Myles but we all know that cannot happen. Unrealistic expectations...especially when I'm alone. Regardless, we are surviving.

Sleep deprivation hasn't been too bad. I mean, it's only been two weeks...who has expectations at this point? Between 1030pm and 6am, he will wake up once.

Cloth diapering has fallen by the wayside momentarily while we all try to get into some sort of groove.

Charley loves petting Myles. He always wants to hold him. Izyk watches from a distance. I think he keeps waiting for the newbie to disappear.

Izyk got a haircut. Full on faux-hawk. I'm sad his hair is all gone but he looks so different. Kinda looks like he COULD be meaner. I don't know. I miss his curliness.

I really do hate c-sections. I think I mentioned that with my last two births...and believe it or not, that has not changed.

I am also reminded why I'm not a fan of pumping. Another one that I will take for the team. Go me. I have to say...it's a TINY bit awkward pumping in front of the littles. Right now, they stand there and mess with the pump and tubing. Charley talks about "Myles' milk" and how it "hurts" but it makes mama "feel better." Lol!

Myles squeaks. He doesn't really cry so much as he squeals and squeaks. He weighs almost nothing. It kills me. He's alert for a couple hours during the day. Kid has some LONG toes and fingers.

I refuse to plan ahead for dinners right now. My brain can't think that far ahead. I'm lucky if I get my contacts in and my hair done once during the week.

I predict my house is going to be the messiest EVER. I think I may be okay with it.

We will be watching a tad too many movies than I am comfortable with but oh well...something has to give.

Izyk has been trying to talk lately. It's fun to watch him develop his vocabulary.







I finally got to use my new storchenwiege wrap and I'm totally in love with it. So comfy and so far, easy to use. Myles falls asleep really fast in it. I found it 40% off at this online store that was shutting down. Woot! Not the BEST picture but you get the idea.


Izyk loves doing pull-ups. Silly boy...

Myles Fletcher Nichols

He was born February 1, 2012 at 7:26am weighing 7 lbs even and 20 inches long. We were at the hospital at 5am. Way too incredibly early. I was rolled back for my spinal block at 7am where I was stuck a hundred and ten times whilst the anesthesiologist tried to find the right placement. We proceeded into the OR where I again felt "stuff" and was promptly put out. Seriously, I have the most uneventful pregnancies and then comes birth. Next time, let's skip all the traumatic parts and just knock me out...if there is a next time. Apparently, I am hypersensitive and I have a slightly rotated spine. Regardless, our doctor allowed Ryan to stay in the OR while they grabbed Myles (who had yet to be named). Myles was named the following day. He is a great nurser. Latched perfectly on the first attempt. He is definitely awake at night...way more so than the previously two children were. Charley wants to hold him all the time and pats him on the head all the time. Izyk has no clue. As I have children, they are getting heavier, darker, and more hairier...lol! He had an appointment on Monday and has gained 5 oz back. He left the hospital at 6lbs 9oz and was 6lbs 14oz on Monday. He's slightly jaundiced as Izyk was when we brought him home but he will pass it soon.











Newish arrangement for the boys. They still share a room except we put Izyk down first. He falls asleep within 30 minutes and Charley follows him. Our only challenge is keeping Charley from messing with him. It has been a successful 3 nights and I think it has been working fabulously. Two weeks ago both boys had their check ups. Izyk had his 18 month and Charley had his 3 year. They are both in the 50th percentile and within pounds and inches of each other. They both caught something and I was hoping they would kick it before the birth but they are both still snotty and coughing a bit. I should have known better because they ALWAYS catch something when they have a pediatrician appointments.




We are trying to get used to each other and into a new rhythm with the added family member. I am so in love with this little dude. I'm always so surprised at how little newborns are. I look at Izyk and he looks huge to me!

It's 8:45pm...

And I'm soaking in a hot bath listening to my boys talk to each other...they SHOULD be sleeping but I guess that's hard to do when you share a room. I'm beyond exhausted. I'm going to blame the lack of iron and the fact I have not been taking my supplement. Bad, prego mama. My boys have been really helpful tonight which is nice considering hubs is working. Charley stopped eating his mangoes to help me empty the dishwasher and he empties it well. He knows where silverware goes and pots and pans and cups. They both picked up after themselves when bathtime was done. Very capable boys for being 3 (eeeccckkk) and 18 months old. I'm so thankful. I used to stress when they emptied the dishwasher because I had a routine. Then I realized that I need to let them...it may not be done perfectly but, by golly, they enjoy it and they do it well enough. Now to work on putting toys away when they are done playing...ha! It's a good goal.

Charley turns 3 years old tomorrow. This makes me sad. He is such a joy. I love him to death. He is a great big brother. He tries to keep his younger brother out of trouble. He learns so much everyday and the older he gets, the more he turns into a little man. He has spoiled his parents being the first born. So full of energy. Daddy's boy. Car fanatic. Happy birthday little boy! I love what you are becoming and I'm excited to watch you grow. Muah!

Boring post with no pictures because as you have read...I'm not anywhere near the computer. :) Tomorrow I will upload some. I'm 37 weeks pregnant. Lots of soreness and Braxton hicks. Work is wearing me out quickly these days and I'm a hormonal mess. The guys at work appreciate it, I'm sure. 12 days until we meet our little boy. I am so excited. My mom is flying out and will be here the 31st. So excited to see her and for her to see the boys.

And with that, I bid you goodnight.

Happy new year! Hooray for 2012! We had a very low key Christmas and New Years. I got a lot of baking done and I tried out a lot of new dishes. Fooooooooood. I look like I've gained 10 pounds. The boys are doing well in the same room. It was a tough couple of days at first but they are getting used to each other. Izyk usually falls asleep before Charley and subsequently you will hear Charley say "Izyk? Are you sleeping? IZYK!!!!"...well, of course if he doesn't respond, he screams for him. Lol! Such nerds. Have no idea where they get that trait.
Christmas was fun. Charley was good at opening presents, Izyk...perhaps next year he will get the concept.
For New Years, Ryan and I watched our tv series and celebrated with junk food and Asti (for Ryan) and sparkling apple juice (for me). We promptly went to bed after midnight. Party hard at the Nichols!







I hit the 34 week mark. Woot! Next week I will be getting an ultrasound. I'm measuring kind of big with this one. I'm sure it has nothing to do with this being my fourth pregnancy.

Ah-hem *sarcasm*

Loose muscles and all. I'm excited to see my little man. This pregnancy went by so fast. That can be good or bad or both. I can't believe we are going to have three little boys. We keep getting asked if we are going to try for a girl. I don't want people to think that's the only reason we keep having children. I love kids and we have been blessed with our boys. I absolutely love our kids and if we are not meant to have a girl, then we aren't going to be having a girl...and I'm good with that.

The video below is Charley thinking he is singing and playing the stylophone. Silly boy. Lol!

Strawberry milk and a chocolate frosted chocolate donut

This is more of a complaint post than anything. I'm kind of in a whiny mood...you'd know this if you were on Facebook. I always get a cold in my last trimester. Drives me insane. I'm miserable and just in time for Christmas. My c-section is scheduled for the 1st of February assuming I do not go into labor early. There are a lot of babies being born, makes me anxious to have this new little one already.

I have a new nephew!!! Scott and Molly welcomed Owen Gregory into the world on December 19th, 6 lbs 12oz and 19.5 inches long. So excited!!! Of course this just makes me want to be closer to home. Sad.




We have put the boys in the same room. This is the second night. It took them a couple hours before falling asleep. This is going to be interesting. Not really sure how this is suppose to work but we are taking it day by day. They are both lacking in sleep in general...especially Izyk. He's used to going to sleep around 8pm and waking up on his own at 8am. Charley doesn't fall asleep til 9-9:30pm and he wakes up early around 7am. Today's nap lasted 3 hours. I'm hoping this will work itself out in the next couple of days.
New owies...


Nerdo...


The title of this blog is what I happen to be eating the moment...yes, at 9pm.