Baby Carson has arrived!

We have a March baby! Carson was born on March 9th at 4:53pm. We knew I wouldn't make it to my due date. I had already been admitted in the hospital 3 times since 33 weeks to try and stop labor. Since they couldn't stop it my OB just wanted me to make it to 36 weeks (or longer) to try and avoid NICU time. I was put on medication at home and strict bedrest, but unfortunately that didn't do much good. I did make it to 36 weeks and 1 day but thats as much as my body could take. This was my last pregnancy photo before I went to the hospital. My OB expected him to weigh around 7-7 1/2 lbs..

I went into my normal OB appt on Monday and was having contractions every 5-6 minutes, and he could see the pain I was in. He told me to head straight to the hospital. By the time I went home and got Chad, Payton, and the bags and brought Payton to our friends house, my contractions were every 1-2 minutes. I got into L&D and they were off the charts. I was in excruciating pain. One thing I was really hoping to avoid this time (knowing I was having a repeat C section) was going into full labor again. But once again I had to go through hard labor for 8 hours with no medications and no progression. They started prepping me for surgery as soon as I got to the hospital but didn't have an OR open until 4pm. So at 4:53 our second sweet little boy was born. 8lbs 2oz 19 1/2 in long! The nurses laid him on the scale and asked my OB "Are you SURE you had her due date right?" haha. He was positive but still couldn't believe at 4 weeks early Carson was over 8lbs. Thanks to that Sims gene I guess I just have big babies haha. 

Experiencing this C section was a little bit better than my last. This time Chad got to cut the umbilical cord, And Chad and Carson got to come to the recovery room with me. With Payton he had already stopped breathing by the time he was being cleaned off and was taken to NICU. It was so amazing to get to hold Carson as soon as he was born. That is probably something a lot of moms don't think twice about (because its expected) but when you have your first that you don't get to hold for over 3 days after birth, it makes it so much more special to have this opportunity this time. But it was short lived and after only 45 minutes they could hear Carson's breathing become a little more "gurgled." The took him to examine him and noticed he was having desats pretty regularly. They then took him to the NICU to have oxygen. It was so hard for Chad and I to hear those words again and watch him be taken away. We really tried to be prepared for it with Payton being a NICU baby and him being preterm but nothing will prepare you for having your baby taken from you because he is sick. Luckily that night around 11pm the nurse came in and told me that if I could manage getting out of bed she would help me get down to the NICU. (Normally after a C sec you aren't supposed to get out of bed for 24 hours) So I did get to go see little man from the start. I stayed 4 days in the NICU around the clock with him, until the day came for me to be discharged. This is another thing that is just never easy to do. Everyone says they understand it must be hard. But I don't think anyone will understand until they have to go through it. Its a pain that I could never describe. But I knew I had Payton to get home to and try and get back on our daily routine. Chad and I were SO fortunate to have his mom come out and take care of Payton for that first week. I really don't know what we would have done without her. It would have been impossible to get to and from the NICU if it wasn't for her being here. Luckily about 4 days after Carson was admitted into the NICU they found the cause of his breathing problems. I had developed Group Strep B while pregnant and it transferred to him during delivery giving him pneumonia. A simple 7 day round of antibiotics fixed his problem and he was able to come home!!

 Payton was so excited to meet his brother.. He couldnt stop smiling all day. He is the BEST big brother Carson could have. We are so blessed with two great boys!

Chad definetly has his hands full with these two! My love for him grows so much watching him be an amazing dad to these boys. I couldn't have asked for a better husband.

Carson is such a great baby and such an amazing addition to our family! I can't believe he is already a month old!! I just love watching him grow and learn!

Fun in February!

We had so many fun things happen these past few weeks. The monster truck jam came to town so we had to bring Payton of course! Then we actually had a full weekend of "warm" weather. (maybe in the 40s) so we took advantage and stayed out in the sun all day! The only complaint we have about WV (and probably only because we are from Texas) Is that their winters just last forever!! It starts getting cold in September then doesn't warm up until May. Unfortunately we have hit the coldest months now.. Febrauary and March. I am dreading this next 4 weeks. It hasn't gotten above 20 degrees in probably 3-4 weeks.. Us Texans miss the SUN!!

Payton loved the monster trucks.. Unfortunately he was scared for life

without his ear muffs on. In his defense they we're extremely loud.. 

They did a really neat skit at the end with robots that

shot fire.. 

And this was Payton pulling out of the parking garage. 

He definitely gets his sleeping habits from me. he fell asleep

mid sentence. haha.

Around Valentines day we heard about this amazing deal at a 

local 3D/4D imaging center. They were doing 30 min ultrasounds 

for 30 dollars. We couldn't pass it up and took the opportunity to go see Carsons

sweet little face.

He is measuring about 2-3 weeks ahead and already has the cutest

chunky cheeks! He kept his foot by his face the entire time. And we only got him 

to stop sucking on his arm for maybe 5 min to take these two pictures.  I can't wait 

to meet this sweet little boy!!

We love our new house and how close it is to the elementary school!

Its maybe 1/4 mile down the road! Anytime we see sun we head

down there to play on the playground and basketball courts! 

I caught this cute picture of Payton and Chad laying on the couch talking.

Payton walks up to Chad and says "daddy can you move your big

muscles so I can lay down with you" Its so sweet. He thinks the world of his daddy!!

My Mom bought me these adorable stickers to take

bump photos with! I have been trying my best to remember to use them.

I found a book she made me when I had Payton. It had a belly picture of 

each week I was pregnant with Payton. It was so fun to look back on!

I had completely forgotten I had it. Now I am hoping to make another 

one with Carsons Belly pictures.  I seem to be following about the same path

as I did with Payton up until these past few weeks. I think Carson may have him 

beat now!

Payton is loving learning the meaning of all the holidays. Even

the small ones. So of course when I explain to him that for 

Valentines day we show people how much we love them.. He 

says he needs to make his daddy a Valentines Day gift.

So thanks to pinterest he made a cute heart card for him.  He is so sweet.

The New Year - 2015

Time seems to be flying by since Christmas. We have so many exciting things headed our way. This year we will be a family of 4 and have two boys! I can't wait! 

Payton is wanting to be more and more like his daddy everyday. We are to

he point now where when Chad is home Payton follows his every

footstep asking "Daddy, What are we doing now?" haha. Its beyond

adorable and I know Chad loves it!

This month, at 28 weeks, started my hospital visits..

It started around 33 weeks with Payton and I guess it

will be a little earlier with each one. It makes me very sad that

I might not ever be able to carry a baby to term. But, my OB is 

amazing and is doing an amazing job keeping Carson at al cost!

I took these pictures for Chad, apparently I have terrible veins. The poor

nurse blew 4 veins before getting one to stick.. OUCH!

Between hospital visits we hang out with a few of our awesome

friends! We were so sad to hear they are moving away this month! Thank 

you Austin and Joanna for keeping us company this past year! We love you guys

and are going to miss you guys like crazy!!

Payton loves firetrucks. Daddy always goes out of his way 

to find them for him. This one happened to be sitting in 

front of Wal-Mart.. we couldnt pass it up!

Payton caught a really really nasty cold in January. Poor guy 

pretty much slept for 3 days straight. But he is still he happiest

boy ever. And always so cute when dressed up for church. 

We are so blessed to have him as our first little boy. If only Carson

is half as sweet as Payton we will be set!

Speaking of, we have finished the nursery! Luckily we saved everything

from Payton when he was a baby. So we didn't need anything other than

a few decorations for the nursery. I didn't want to spend a ton of money so I 

made everything. So nice, we only spent maybe 75$ on the whole room!

It was so much fun decorating a nursery! I love having a house where everyone has

their own rooms! 

This month Chad and I decided to do a few maternity photos

since we weren't real sure when I would deliver. I was 31 weeks here.

Chad did an amazing job taking the photos. I can't wait to see the newborn 

pictures he takes!!

Payton had his first dentist cleaning this month. He did so great.

He is so shy I figured it would scare him, but he just chatted it up with

the dentist! He is already asking when he can go back!

Christmas 2014

I swear Christmas is the fastest holiday ever. It always seems to come and go so quickly! We had such a great holiday with the whole family!

We started our Christmas morning opening presents at home. 

Then opened with Grandma and Grandpa Sims. Sadly Chad and I 

were up way before Payton. We were all sitting around waiting for him 

to open presents! haha.

Payton loved showing Great Grandma all of his fun new toys!

I tried to get a picture with everyone throughout the day.

Unfortunately this is me nice and fresh outta bed..

I didn't think this through.. haha

I think when I left off last time we had just announced

we were expecting again. Well, Payton was right! We are having another

baby boy! His name will be Carson Lee, named after my Papa. We are so 

excited to add another boy to the family. Though now I feel way out numbered

and told Chad I really hope we have girls next to even this out! haha.

I guess I was about 25 weeks here.

I can not believe my little brother graduates high school this year!!

Seriously where has time gone?! I am so proud of him for everything he 

is accomplishing. He is such a great kid! (er? I mean adult?! :) 

I pray the best for him as he leaves in a few months for college. I know he will

do great! 

This was the best picture we could get of everyone in one photo..

Yes I know I am towering over everyone.. I am way too tall and..

well.. pregnant. And yet I always end up in front. 

Chad was super excited about his spock tea cup he got.He made

us take a picture with it.. 

After 8 long weeks it was time to head home to WV! Payton was 

a bit more cheerful at 6am than I was.. He is such a trooper when we travel!

I am not sure I will ever make that trip again while pregnant.. Chad was 

a saint for putting up with me.. Sadly it will probably be just as bad next time in May

when we are traveling with a 9 week old!

The beginning to our long trip in Texas!

I will have to skip October since I already took those pictures off my computer. In November, the week before Thanksgiving, Payton and I flew down to Texas to spend the holidays with the family. Chad had to finish up with finals then he drove down and met us. We had such a great 8 weeks with them, makes it so much easier not seeing them for 5 months. Here are some pics from our vacation!

I was really worried with how Payton would do his first time on the plane. I figured he would either LOVE it or just absolutely hate it. I was wrong.. haha. He didn't know any different. He sat and played games just like he would in the car..

But boy did he know when we arrived at Meme and Pappy! He was screaming their names all the way from his seat in the plane!

And of course his Pappy spoiled him almost everyday..

I love that he has tons of kids his age to play with here in Wv. But he prefers being in Texas and being the only kid getting all

the attention.. haha. Boy is that about to change in a few days..

We went to a craft sale at the civic enter. It was super neat and had awesome stuff.  Payton ended up leaving with a marshmallow bow. It was pretty cool we couldn't pass it up. Unfortunately, If I was to rate it, I wouldn't recommend it. The marshmallows get stuck and you have to boil them out. Super frustrating. But he loved it for the time it was working!

FINALLY Chad made it to us!! It felt like the longest 3 weeks ever! Kudos to those of you with husbands that work out of town! You are amazing. I could never do it. 

Payton missed his daddy way to much. Once he got there, every time Chad would stand up to go to the bathroom Payton would freak out thinking he was leaving..

He loved helping daddy with everything. Especially putting up Grandma and Grandpa Sims christmas lights! And lets face it we were much happier spending the holidays in shorts and flip flops instead of the snow!

Isn't he just the sweetest? I caught this photo. I hadn't even walked out of the room from laying him down.. He was exhausted.

And finally at 3 1/2 yrs old Payton got his first haircut! He still doesn't have much but it was enough he needed a trim. And of course we got Aunt Janice to follow tradition and cut his in the same spot she cut his daddies for the first time!

Chad and I got our first date night in almost 4 months. It was so nice getting out just the two of us. We went and seen the new Hunger Games movie, and Casa Ole of course!

Payton and I had our fair share of Jasons Deli while we were home. Payton loves their Grilled Cheese. And only their grilled cheese!! We went probably once or twice a week.. Totally 

worth it. I miss it already!

Daddy was a rebel and let Payton drive around all the back roads in town. Payton felt like such a big boy and doesn't understand why he can't drive around here at home.. (People drive to crazy around these mountains!)