The Hair up There

I almost hesitated in writing this post, but then realized...my husband doesn't read my blog, so here I go.

 

The post title really is fitting, because for months now I have heard almost nothing else in regards to personal physique than the issue of Chris' "receding hairline".  As much as this is a stimulating topic, its not one that occupies too much of my time or thought space and so I was baffled that he was REALLY reacting to the possibility that he may or may not be losing a few precious hairs.

At first I poo pooed the topic, "what, your kidding me right, your not losing your hair"...then it was, "are we still talking about this"...fast forward a few days..."CHRIS, REALLY your freaking out about nothing...and you do realize that Stress can cause you to lose hair". 

All that to say, fast forward a couple months and I then stated, "Um, I guess I do think its receding a bit"....ugh, sorry babe!

 

So needless to say without him really knowing it and what proved to be perfect timing, I captured a quick shot of he and Sutton - who both seem to be losing hair.

 

Go ahead and get a good laugh, life's funniest moments are right in front of us...

and yes babe, its just hair.

(Oh, and I'm pretty sure mine is thinning out like the worst lawn in the neighborhood)

 

 



Play Time

It is so much fun watching all three kids start to interact together...granted Sutton is just watching and being entertained, but Shayden and Quinton are happy to be on her main stage.

 

 



Full of Joy

I am full of Joy...

 

for so many reasons but lately just in the peace and contentment God has given me.  I don't know if the birth of Sutton has caused me to turn a corner I didn't see, but she has in fact changed us and caused me to reflect in all these moments at home and taking a step back to care for now 3 little ones.

 

I feel so much joy.  God is good each and every day and if I just stop to take Him in I so quickly realize all He does for me and my little family.

 

We are loved by a large and wonderful extended family and friends.

We have been blessed with a home to live in, food on our table and little ones to fill our days. 

We are in a country where, although frustrating at times, we are allowed and encouraged to love our Lord each and every day in the way we so choose.

We look forward to our future, not dreading the next day or wondering how we can provide for our babies. 

 

In so many words...I have it good, very good.

 

 

 

It's a Girl

Sutton Paige Testa

10-28-2012

8 lbs 1 oz

21 inches

And yes, officially 1 month old and I am just now posting.  Can you say "Mom of 3"...  Sutton was technically 11 days overdue, but perfectly timed by God.  My water broke at 10pm on the 27th and after hanging out and catching a few hours of sleep things really started happening around 4am...and kicked up to intense around 9am.  By that time we were comfortably settled at the hospital and I was making my laps around the floor.  

Everything was different with this pregnancy.  My morning sickness was the worst of all 3, my pain in the third trimester was really hard for a few weeks.  We didn't find out her sex at our ultrasound, so that was to be a surprise, and I really wanted to accomplish a natural labor without any interventions.  Chris stated it perfectly one night when he said "It's like we are doing this for the first time.  I have no idea what's going to happen".  Man was the build up and excitement all worth it...I was so excited to meet this baby, you could have handed me an orangutan and I would have loved it to pieces (okay, so minor embellishment  but you get the idea).

So back to labor...I unfortunately had rough back labor the entire time, but thanks to my strong labor coaches (Chris and Rachel) we worked through it.  We had a great team of nurses who cheered us on and were super encouraging.  It was definitely the most intense physical challenge of my life but more than worth the prize at the end.  When Sutton arrived and we found out she was a girl, it was utter joy and sheer pleasure.  I balled my eyes out like a baby.  

Sutton has been such a good baby, she is so sweet and very relaxed.  She cries when she is in need of something but otherwise very content and peaceful.  The boys love her and Shayden is a super baby entertainer.  He is constantly singing and dancing for her at times when I need a few minutes to accomplish a task.  Quinton loves her but has certainly realized that she is staying and has mentioned a few times for me to put her down and just be with him.  All in all though I would say we are transitioning to a family of 5 very well.

1 month stats:

Weight: 10 lbs 7.5 oz

Height: 22.25 inches

We love you Miss Sutton!

Welcome to the Family