A Good Day

On Friday Samuels count was at 14.7, but as of yesterday, he was down to 12.0! Yah, no more phototherapy. We had a wonderful weekend and today was such a beautiful day. I have some fun pictures to share, but I am exhausted! So that will have to wait for another day.

Samuel Update

Yesterday when I went in for a follow up appointment with Samuel, his bili rubin was up to a 17.7 Because of this they have set Sam up with photothearapy. We have to go back to the hospital each day for him to be tested until he is back down below 13. Today he was down to a 16.6 Although it makes things a little difficult and we don't get to hold him as much as I would like, it is so nice that we can do this from home. I dont know if you can tell in this picture, but the suitcase tanning bed thing, is in a play pen in the baby room. He is doing much better with the bed today and is slowly doing better. Hopefully it won't be long before it is all better.

Flying with Ryne

I finally got some pictures of Ryne flying! (thanks Hannah)

Since Ryne's mom and sister Hannah were here, Ryne took Hannah up with him on his Tuesday flight block. Ryne is not only doing REALLY well (according to his instructor) but he is loving learning to fly. It wont be long before he has his private pilots liscense!

Bringing Sam Home

At the hospital

BIG THANKS

Here are some pictures of some things that I really appreciated these past few weeks.

The picture of Ryne and I is us right before we went out to eat! My mom came and stayed with us when I first started having contractions and thought we were going to have a baby. (She was here for week!) She treated me to a haircut and to a night out just the two of us. Ryne had just gotten done flying and when he got home we left. It was so wonderful to have her here. Riley loved the extra attention as well. She even got to help honey cook dinner! Riley is becoming so much more curious and is really starting to show her personality and how smart she is. Mom- I can't tell you thank you enough for comming a staying with us. I'm sure a whole week with a contracting pregnant women isn't on the top of the list of funnest things to do!

GG and GGP stopped by this past Saturday as well. Due to all of our schedules being so diverse and me being pregnant, we didn't get to see them at Christmas. Saturday they stopped by to deliver presents and we had a nice visit. Thanks for coming to see us! I know it was a short trip but it is always good to see you both. Riley LOVES her new table and she is starting to get the hang of "opening presents!"

I love the picture of Joan and Riley. After Samuel was born she and Hannah stayed with us for a few days. Thank you both so much for helping me with Samuel and for taking care of Riley. She is loving all this one on one attention and I am glad that she is getting that. It was so nice to have you here and we can't wait to see you this weekend!

Maternity Photos

I know these pictures are a little late, but these past few weeks have gone by way quicker than I expected :)

-Thanks Maryanne for doing this for us! They are wonderful. I love to look back at how much we have changed in such a short amount of time. You're the best!

Super Boy Sunday!

It has been a long couple of weeks, but after a very long day and night, Samuel Lee Bergren made his grand entrance into the world. At 2:54 a.m. a 9lb 4oz Sam was born. He was 21 inches long with a 15 1/2 inch head and a 14 inch chest. Needless to say, he is a big boy! Ryne, Riley and I are all so excited! When Riley first met her little brother this afternoon she grabbed him real tight and didn't want anyone to take him away from her. It was so cute! She even patted him on his side. If everything goes according to plan, Samuel and I will go home on Monday. I will get some pictures put up as soon as I can when we get home but he is absolutley beautiful!!