He's here!!

Tolotau Tiu Wesley was born on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 8:03 pm weighing 8 lbs 5 oz and was 20 inches long. I was scheduled to be induced this morning (Friday), but this little guy had a different idea. Yesterday I went in for my 39 week check up and was dilated to a 3 and was 80% effaced. After the appointment I picked up Keilani from my sister-in-law's house and headed home. I had just finished eating my lunch when a gush of fluid ran down my leg after I stood up. I wasn't sure if it was my water, but as I walked it continued to gush. I called a couple people to see what they thought and everyone said it sounded like my water broke, so I tried to clean up as best as I could. In the mean time Keilani had got into some travel size shampoo and decided to put it all over her face. So I had to clean her up, then change her poopy diaper, and try to throw some things in a bag because I hadn't even backed a bag for the hospital yet. Luckily my sister-in-law Mandy was a life saver and met me at the hospital so she could take Keilani. I went to labor and delivery and they had me sit in a room for about 20 minutes and were going to test the fluid to make sure it was amniotic fluid that was leaking. When the nurse checked me I was sitting in a huge puddle of fluid, so she said that it was obvious that my water had broke. I was admitted around 2:30 pm and once they hooked my IV they started the pitocin. The nurse told me that I could get the epidural at anytime, but I wanted to see how much I could take before getting the epidural. I had no idea that without amniotic fluid the contractions were going to hurt even more once they started the pitocin. After about an hour of intense contractions, I couldn't take it anymore and ordered the epidural. It then took the nurse anesthetist another 30 minutes to finish up with another patient, but once I had the epidural I was in heaven. At that point I was dilated to a 5 and then it only took me about an hour to completely dilate to a 10. I was ready to push, but had to wait 10 minutes for the doctor to get to the hospital. I pushed for 30 minutes which isn't bad compared to the 2 1/2 hours it took me to push out Keilani, but it still took a lot to get him out. Tau looks just like Keilani did when she was born, but his cheeks are a little bigger. It's crazy how much I love this little guy already, I can't get enough of him. TG and I feel so blessed to have Tau join our family. Here are some pictures we took last night:

He found his thumb

Our Birthday Girl!

Keilani turned two today. It seems like this past year went by much faster than her first. We celebrated her birthday with my family a couple nights ago and will celebrate it again when TG's parents come to town. I was a mean mom and scheduled her 2 year check up for today, but it was the only appointment they had opened until January. Her stats were:

Weight: 26.2 lbs- 40th percentile
Height: 34.5 inches- 60th percentile
Head: I can't remember her measurements, but I'm sure it's big. She's always had a bigger head.

Here are some things about Keilani at 2 years old.
-She talks up a storm and surprises us daily with the words that she knows.
-Loves to help around the house. If I give her a wipe she will automatically start wiping the walls or floor.
-She loves to eat peas and corn.
-Her favorite shows to watch are Barney, Yo Gabba, Gabba, and The Wiggles.
-Her favorite movies to watch are Mary Poppins and Pollyanna.
-Sleeps in a big bed and does great in it.
-Loves to dance and sing to music.
-Is great at jumping, kicking and throwing a ball.
-Loves to read books and have books read to her.
-Is obsessed with her cousin Cutler.
-Loves to color and draw.
-Is a fast runner.

We love you so much Keilani and hope you had a great 2nd birthday.




Here are some pictures from today. She obviously wasn't too thrilled about getting her picture taken.

Eating her favorite meal: Pizza

I just love this girl

The other night TG went in to check on Keilani and found her like this. She is so funny, I love it! I can't believe I haven't posted anything for November and the month ends in two days. Things have been pretty busy for us, so here's a quick update:

Keilani continues to amaze me with the things she learns. She is definitely a character and a busy body. We recently moved her out of the crib and she didn't have a hard time transitioning to a bed at all. She is getting so big and I can't believe she'll be turning 2 in about a week. Keilani has become more attached to TG. The second she wakes up she'll say, "I want papa." I love the relationship that TG has with Keilani. As soon as he gets home from work he plays with her no matter how tired he is. Then at the end of the day he always puts her to bed, it's the best.

TG continues to stay busy with work, playing sports, and hanging out with me and Keilani. Basketball season has started, which means I get to attend a lot of basketball games (between TG's city league and church games and then Tai's USU games). I really don't mind because I was blessed with my mom's love of sports.

I've been trying to get things ready for this little guy to come. I can't believe that he could come any day now. This pregnancy seriously has flown by. At my last Dr.'s appointment I was 80% effaced and dilated to a 2, so we'll see when he'll decide to make his debut.

We had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday and I'm so sad that it's over. I love Thanksgiving, especially all the good food and hanging out with family. I just finished putting my Christmas decorations up, which took me a little longer due to my big belly. It probably would've taken less time if I would just let TG help, but for those of you who know me, know that I'm a perfectionist when it comes to decorating for Christmas. My favorite thing to do is turn off the lights and sit by my tree. I absolutely love this time of year!!

Halloween

This year for Halloween Keilani was Little Red Riding Hood. My sister Brooke made Keilani an adorable hooded cape for her costume. Our ward had their Halloween party on Tuesday and Keilani got her first dose of trick or treating. She was so funny because she wouldn't say anything, so TG had to say trick-or-treat for her. She definitely enjoyed all the candy she got from it, a little too much.





On Friday we took Keilani trick or treating down Lehi Main Street. Most of the businesses sit outside and pass out candy to the trick-or-treaters. It was a lot of fun. Again, Keilani loved the candy and had WAY too much of it.

To top off the festivities we celebrated my mom's birthday today even though her actual birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday Mom!! Keilani and Cutler wore their costumes, but stayed in them for about 1 minute before they wanted them off. I'm mad because I didn't get a picture of both of them in their costumes.

I thought I would be brave and make my parent's famous triple layer chocolate cake from scratch. It turned out better than I thought it would and it was quite tasty. It definitely isn't the best looking cake, but oh well.

Of course Keilani loved the cake.

I love Fall!

I really have been a slacker when it comes to updating my blog, but I'm finally posting an update. October has been a great month so far. We've been loving this cooler weather. I just love that I don't wake up in the middle of the night sweating because it's so hot in our room. Keilani and I have taken advantage of living so close to Thanksgiving Point by going to Cornbelly's a few times already. Cornbelly's is the best. They have so many things for kids of all ages to do, I love it! Keilani continues to talk up a storm even if a lot of her words are not properly enunciated. I usually can understand everything that she says. It's been so nice to have her communicate with us and let us know what she wants. She is very independent and always wants to do everything on her own. She can have an attitude once in a while, but usually responds well to time outs and discipline.

I'm almost to my 31 week mark and can't believe that I only have a couple months left in this pregnancy. I'm definitely bigger than I was with Keilani at this point and I know I'm only going to get bigger, I can't wait :(. I'm feeling really good and not uncomfortable yet, so hopefully that lasts. I get pretty exhausted by the end of the day. By 10:00 pm I'm ready to zonk out which for me is very early compared to my normal bedtime (midnight).

TG has been staying busy with work. Keilani has become quite attached to him and will repeat "I want papa" all day long until he gets home. We usually call him a couple times a day to say hi. I love watching Keilani and TG play together. He's such a good dad and is definitely the "fun" parent, no wonder why Keilani is so attached.

Here are some pictures from Cornbelly's:

Keilani and one of her bffs, Gracie. My friend Heather took the picture,
so hopefully she doesn't mind that I stole it off her blog.

Gracie and Keilani LOVED these singing chickens.

Keilani on the little train ride.

Of course Keilani couldn't resist catching as many ducks as she could.

Keilani couldn't get enough of the bounce house.

And this is the little house that Keilani refused to come out of.
I finally was able to get her out after about 20 minutes.

And here are the long overdue belly shots.

What we've been up to...

I've been a serious slacker when it comes to blogging, but honestly there hasn't been much to blog about. I am so excited that fall is here. I love everything about fall: the cooler weather, the decor, being able to wear jackets and sweaters, the leaves changing color, making pumpkin bread and apple crisp, carving pumpkins, etc.

Keilani is growing up so fast and it really makes me sad, but proud at the same time. It's incredible how much toddler's retain. Keilani is constantly jabbering away and uses new words daily. It's been so much fun to see her vocabulary expand. Lately my favorite thing to do is watch Keilani play. I'm amazed at her imagination at this age. She especially loves to play mom to her baby. She'll change it's diaper, take it on walks in it's stroller, make it food and then feed it to her, put it to bed, read it books, etc. Today TG and I were watching videos we took when Keilani was maybe 2 months old. It's crazy how little she was and how much she has grown since then. We love her so much and know that she's going to be a great big sister to her little brother.

Here are some pictures from the last couple weeks--yes I know that I'm not in any of them, but I have a tendency to stay behind the camera when I am pregnant. And to my sister Mindi who keeps asking for a belly shot, it will be coming soon.

My mom's awesome friend got Keilani this adorable Steeler's t-shirt.
I don't know who was more excited about the shirt, Keilani or TG.

Keilani loves going to the farm at Thanksgiving Point.

Keilani managed to find the only puddle around and thought she would just stomp in it.

Keilani loves to wear TG's shoes even though they are as long as she is.