Kolbie's birth first few days

It all happened so fast that I am having a hard time remembering it all. I will have her birth story up soon but for now here is are some pictures of the event.

We are all so in love with her and think she is the best little baby ever. She sleeps so well and is eating good. I can't get over her how much hair she has and her gorgeous twinkling blue eyes. If every birth and every baby was like Kolbie, I would have three more!

Home sweet home

We are home, happy and healthy! I am so amazed at how easy taking care of Kolbie is...she is an AWESOME baby. She sleeps well, eats like a champ and has the most beautiful eyes. WOW.
I am ready to feel 100%,. it is hard for me to sit and watch everyone else doing what I should be doing but I know that will come soon enough.

For now I sit and watch my family and know that I am so blessed.

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes. I appreciate everything. I have some amazing friends that I could not live without.

Kolbie Hope Cassidy

Kolbie is here and perfect in every way!

She weighed 7lbs, 4oz and was 19 1/2 inches long.

She was born December 28th at 6:16 pm (3 weeks early!!!)

Her Daddy is smitten and the kids love having her here. I have so much to say but right now all I can do is hold her and stare at her so the rest will have to wait. I have a few more pictures to share.

Thanks eveyone for all the wonderful texts, calls, and messages, we feel very loved and more than blessed.

36 week comparison

Like I said, here is the comparison picture at 36 weeks. I took the picture in the same purple shirt and tried to be in the same position. Based off of the photos, I am sticking out much further with baby K than I did with Conan. Also, I have noticed that pregnancy makes this Mama swell in the face. These are certainly not the best photographs, so lets just focus on the belly!!! Three more weeks, or 21 days and we get to hold her in our arms!!!

Katie pregnant with Conan at 36 weeks.

Katie's belly with Conan at 36 weeks.

Katie pregnant with Baby K at 36 weeks.

Katie's belly with Baby K at 36 weeks.

Fluffy Bunny

I think with your second child what makes the experience so special is watching your other children anticipate the arrival. Conan is so sweet and sincere when he talks about his new little sister. Taylor gave me a big hug today and said she was so excited to get to hold her when she comes out. I think the bond siblings have is so special and I am amazed watching my kids interact. I know what it feels like to be a sibling but to see it from a mother's perspective has really opened my heart.

We took Conan to Build a Bear this weekend and let him create a stuffed animal for his new sister to give her at the hospital. (Baby K is secretly working on her gifts to Conan and Taylor) He enjoyed the process and has taken good care of "fluffy bunny" since we brought her home. He even sets her in the crib in the sleep position thingy to keep her safe.

Conan has his sibling class tomorrow night and is eager to learn all about being a "big brother"

Getting there...

Slowly I am getting all of baby K's stuff up and put together. Having little baby stuff scattered throughout the house is really starting to make her existence more concrete. She is coming and she is coming soon! I am wanting Christmas to get here and get gone so I can get my house back to normal and finish getting ready. However, I am still trying to enjoy the holidays. She is a busy little muffin and gets the hiccups all the time.

Anyway, here are a few pictures I took this week of her crib and whatnot. The lighting was supper bad so the color is off. O-well you get the idea.

Here we are at 34 weeks and 3 days. I look so different with her than I did with Conan. I will have to post a comparison picture next time!

Superhero!

Conan got this cute cape for his birthday. Paired with the batman mask it makes quite a superhero statement. Don't you think?

Santa Baby 2008

Same Santa - different place. I love this Santa and this will be the 4th year Conan has had his picture taken with him. I think it is so fun to see how much he changes with each year. Conan has never been afraid of Santa and looks forward to seeing him each year. He asked for Star Wars guys and a rocking pair of Heelys! Tylor decided not to get her picture taken this year...I wonder why not. :)

I cannot wait. We are putting up our tree this weekend and then next weekend we are making our traditional cookies we make every year.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!!!

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This was taken 2 weeks ago when I was 30 weeks. Man o Man do I feel large and not so much in charge. This sweet pea is giving me a run for my money. She is very active which I love. I love feeling her inside and the kids like it when she gets the hiccups because they can feel them. I am however getting quite uncomfortable. (normal, I know..i just want to complain) I almost have her room set up and I have my list of stuff still to get. I am actually starting to get a little bit nervous thinking about the c-section and brining home another newborn. It is all a bit overwhelming and thank God I have so many wonderful people willing to help! Okay baby K, only a few more weeks so hang in there!

Rocking Baby Shower

I don't even know where to start in trying to express how much this baby shower and having everyone share this special time with me meant. I appreciate my hostesses that pulled together a fabulous totally "Katie" party! They got my style down to a tee and even had bottled orange and strawberry crush... it was beautiful. You guys rocked and I am forever grateful.

I loved having each and every guest present and I appreciate the generous gifts everyone gave baby K. She is already one spoiled little princess. This year has been extremely challenging for Chris and I and to have the love and support of so many wonderful people is completely overwhelming.

Thank you so much! I will always remember this time.