Cannon

365= O N E

2010-10-05T14:18:00.000-07:00

All photos taken by Kelly

One year old

2010-10-05T14:16:00.000-07:00

(amazing photos taken by Kelly)

One year ago today I went to the hospital to deliver my fourth child. You can read about that here.

I would like to say that with a fourth child I have finally become a little wiser. I tried to live every moment of this last year with this little baby to the fullest. Enjoying each stage- knowing that time races by with these little ones and that soon enough sleep would come. I tried to imprint each experience into my heart- literally drinking up each moment into my soul.

The last few weeks as I have pondered my baby turning one I have felt so many emotions. One second I am loving his little personality exploding through each new thing he learns and masters. I smile and squeeze him. I talk with him. I watch him.

Then the next second my throat tightens up, my eyes brim with tears and I feel like I can't breathe- he is growing so fast right before my eyes and there is nothing I can do to stop it. I feel an overwhelming load of responsibility and fear. Fear that I am not a good mother, that I am not doing enough, teaching enough, being a good enough example (and on and on and on).

Then ...... I tell myself to breathe. To enjoy the moment and I quickly remember that each age and stage are wonderful. Sometimes I find myself closing my eyes and finding the place in my heart where I have stored the precious memories of my babies. I feel peace, I feel little chubby cheeks on my face, I see first smiles in my mind, I hear first giggles in my ears and once again my soul is whole.

I never knew being a parent would be so hard. Watching these perfect little beings grow and gain their own ideas and thoughts. Trying to protect them and teach them. Wanting more for them then I ever had. Wanting them to some how know, I mean really KNOW how fantastic they are. Sometimes it is more than I can bare. But- this is a great learning and stretching experience for me. One I wouldn't trade for the world!

Cannon- you have blessed me beyond words. You are the sweetest baby ever! You have an energy that explodes from your little soul and drenches those around you. You make me smile when nothing else can. I love you forever! You are ONE year old today. It has been an awesome year getting to know you.

51 weeks

2010-09-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

You were so sick with the flu this week. You threw up and not to mention that you got three new teeth! I am glad you (and I) survived!

50 weeks

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49 weeks

2010-09-13T14:59:00.000-07:00

You walk everywhere without shoes- what a little boy you are!

48 weeks

2010-09-06T19:22:00.000-07:00

Your big sister got baptized this weekend. She is such an amazing example for you and all of us. You absolutely adore her and I hope you will always be close!

11 months old

2010-09-05T15:00:00.000-07:00

You are 11 months old! Where has the time gone. It seems like you were just born. But- I can't remember life without you either!

Some things about you at 11 months:
*you only walk now- crawling is a thing of the past
*you can stand up from a sitting position without holding on to anything
*you have three teeth- your second top tooth is very close to coming in
*you love to eat real food- no more baby food around this place. You especially love fruit, grilled cheese, pizza and chicken nuggets
*you are doing very well with a sippy cup and we will be rid of your bottle soon
*you like milk- we will be saving so much money once you are off formula (only two cans left!)
*you love to dance- you put your arm up in the air and bounce you knees
*you are a terrible sleeper at night (boo)
*You love to be outside
*you love to wrestle with your brothers
*you give big open mouthed kisses!

47 weeks

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46 weeks

2010-08-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

You love to eat- anything but baby food! You love chicken, pizza, yogurt, ice cream. Geeze- I didn't even let Savannah try these things until she was one. You must be a fourth child or something!

Week 45

2010-08-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

You got your third tooth this week, right on the top!

Week 44

2010-08-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

You are walking more and more each day! Your two top front teeth are trying to come in- they are so swollen, ouch!

10 months old

2010-08-05T10:48:00.000-07:00

It is official- you are walking all over the place now. I love to watch the determination in your eyes when you look at the place you want to walk too. You start to walk- you put your arms high up in the air for balance. When you start to teeter you can stop and regain your balance now. You have started to learn how to stand up without holding on to something too.

You love to eat real food. No baby food in this house. You love chicken, pizza and yogurt or basically anything I am eating.

You laugh all the time and never stop jabbering. I know you will be an early talker too. You remind me a lot of your older brother Cooper!

43 Weeks

2010-08-02T20:57:00.000-07:00

This week has been so exciting! You have started walking. You are so proud of your self! You stand still and get your balance and then start taking steps really fast until you fall. You smile so big and clap for yourself. I can't believe you are walking already. The time is going by too quickly!

42 weeks

2010-07-26T19:52:00.000-07:00

(Cannon with Mommy and Daddy at Mesa Falls in Island Park Idaho)

The last week was so busy. First- you had your first bout with the stomach flu. NO FUN! Poor little man- you threw up and and just laid on your daddy's tummy all day. I felt so sad for you. But you were a trooper and snapped out of it pretty quickly. Second- You are standing all by yourself now. You think you are big stuff and.... you even took your first step to me. I predict you will be walking before we know it. We went on a fun trip to Yellowstone and you loved it. You loved being outside and you found the bears very interesting!

41 weeks old

2010-07-19T19:44:00.000-07:00

Cannon- you have two older brothers and an Older sister. As you grow and learn and create your life I hope you cling to them. I pray that the 4 of you will be so close- that you will realize that your spirits knew each other long before this earth life. That you were meant to support, love and uplift each other through the marathon of life. You have made each of them so happy and proud to be your older siblings!

OH- and you got your second tooth this week. Your little smile looks so cute!

40 weeks old

2010-07-12T20:57:00.000-07:00

Photo by Amanda B

9 months old

2010-07-07T21:04:00.001-07:00

9 months already. That is how long I was pregnant with you! Let me tell you that the last 9 months have been so much better than the 9 before that! At your Dr. check up you hadn't gained any weight- so now you are the 74% for that. I wasn't surprised being that you crawl and walk around the furniture all day long. You are burning a million calories with your busy little self. Next you have grown in length a lot. You measured in the 93% for that. We will see if you stay a tall one!

You are eating all kinds of food now. I shared an icy lemonade with you the other day and you would say mmmmm the whole time you ate it and scream for more with each bite! You love to wave hello. You climb up the stairs so fast! You jabber and growl all the time. We think you might walk before you are one with the speed you move around furniture. We love you!

First 4th of July

2010-07-04T22:00:00.000-07:00

It was your first experience with fireworks! You were a little scared. You definitely wanted daddy to hold you and protect you but you were also very curious. You loved watching your brothers and sister with the sparklers.

Cannon- I am so grateful that we were blessed to be born in the USA. We are fortunate to experience freedom and peace. We live in an amazing place and experience bounteous blessing daily. I hope you will always appreciate the land you were born in.

38 Weeks

2010-06-28T20:26:00.001-07:00

You had your first rice krispy treat! Pure glee.......

37 weeks

2010-06-21T14:03:00.001-07:00

You have been so busy the last week getting to know your Grammy a little better. You are crawling on your knees all over the place now. You love to climb up the stairs and you stand up to the furniture too. You think you are quite a big kid now!

36 weeks

2010-06-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

You went on your first ride down a slide this week with your aunt Julie! You giggled and kicked your legs. You loved it.

8 months old....

2010-06-09T21:01:00.000-07:00

You are 8 months old. Seriously not fair. Time is slipping through my fingers. I will blink and you will be gone. Being a mother is so hard!

Things about you at 8 months:

*You can finally sit on your own now. In fact you sit, roll, lay sideways and maneuver your body all over the place.
* You army crawl so fast now and have started to crawl on your knees too.
*You have started climbing the stairs- my life will never be the same! We have to keep our eyes on you EVERY minute now

*You are still picky about food- it isn't your favorite thing yet
*You have started sleeping through the night in your crib about 4 out of 5 nights now. It is great!
* You got your first hair cut and screamed bloody murder the WHOLE time
*You met your uncles, Casey and Colin for the first time on your 8 month birthday. You liked them ALOT!

Cannon- you still melt my heart every day. Your squishy little body and beaming soul bring me more joy than I am entitled too. You mean the world to me and your daddy. Thank you for being you!

34 Weeks

2010-05-31T09:20:00.000-07:00

You went to Bear Lake for your first time this week. You loved the sand. You crawled around in it. Rolled in it. Ate it. And sifted it through your chubby fingers. I think you are a lover of the lake just like your siblings!

33 weeks

2010-05-24T12:01:00.000-07:00

You go your first hair cut- you sat on my lap and screamed your little head off the whole time. You are rocking back and forth on your hands and knees all the time. I know you will be crawling around in no time. You still won't sit up though. You got hives last week from your antibiotic. You love to jabber away and you are eating solids again.

32 weeks

2010-05-17T19:25:00.000-07:00

You are army crawling all over the place. You even get on your knees and rock now. I know you will be crawling very soon. If you could only sit up:)

31 Weeks

2010-05-10T12:46:00.000-07:00

This weekend your Grammy was here from AZ. She hadn't seen you since Christmas and couldn't believe how BIG you are. You had fun cuddling with her, jabbering with her but most of all you were very interested in her curly hair. You would stair at it and loved to touch it! You are lucky to have such a wonderful Grammy!

7 months

2010-05-05T14:51:00.001-07:00

Cannon is 7 months old today! The time has gone by too quickly. Each day he seems to grow right in front of my eyes. In fact- the other day Ryan asked if Cannon's hair grows like an inch each night. We laughed. Seriously, his hair had grown a ton lately and is long, white and fuzzy like a duck. We love it! (although we still don't know where we got a white haired boy from??)

Things about Cannon at 7 months:

*He can roll forward and backward and all over the room

*He loves to have anything in his mouth BUT a binky. He is my first child to absolutely hate binky's and it has thrown me for a loop- Sometimes he needs a soother and there is nothing to do it.
*He is a WOPPING 22 pounds and so long- he is in 18 month clothes- (or really tight 12 month clothes:)

*He loves to blow spit bubbles and does it ALL the time
*He hates his baby food and cereal now and refuses to eat any of it so we are giving that some time......
*He loves to smile and laugh at his sister and brothers and mama and daddy. He will make some kind of noise to get our attention and then flash the BIGGEST smile at us.

*You take two naps a day and sleep terribly at night (we are hoping you don't take after Luka)
*Luka is your biggest protector and voice- he always tells me what you are thinking or need. It is so cute. And- he loves to play pick a boo with you.

I love you Cannon- the last 7 months have been joy at its peak. I will be forever grateful for you.....

30 weeks

2010-05-03T13:48:00.000-07:00

29 Weeks

2010-04-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

(Photo by a&g photography)

How is it possible that you get cuter every day??

28 weeks

2010-04-19T21:01:00.001-07:00

Could you be any cuter? Lately you always have your little tongue sticking out like this! I love how it curls up at the end. You are the sunshine in my life. You are the smile in my heart. Thank you.....

27 weeks

2010-04-12T14:54:00.000-07:00

Time is flying by little one. You have started to roll back over from your tummy. You don't do it all the time and when you do I think you surprise yourself! You went to the zoo for the first time and were very interested in all the animals. It was only 60 degrees but your poor little cheeks and head got so sunburned- I felt awful.

You got to suck on a carrot and an apple slice this week. You were in heaven- you loved them both so much that when you dropped them you bawled your head off like someone stole your best friend. It was so cute.

You have your 6 month Dr. appointment this Friday- I can't wait to see what your stats are.

6 months old.....

2010-04-05T20:46:00.000-07:00

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Things to remember about being 6 months old:

* you are starting to eat solids. You have eaten rice cereal, sweet potatoes, carrots, banana, applesauce, french fry and carrot. You LOVED the applesauce. You almost threw up trying to gag down the banana. You DON'T like sucking on the french fry but you LOVE sucking on the carrot. In fact, you cried your head off when you dropped it!

*You still only roll from your back to your stomach. However- you have gotten on your knees a couple of times and rocked. Please don't crawl yet, pretty please:)

*You are out growing your 12 month clothes- I don't know how to keep up on clothes for you

*You LOVE your brothers and sister. You laugh your head off for them and look for them all the time.

*You are a happy baby. You have begun to be a little clingy to mama but I like it. I love you and I want to enjoy every second of you!

First Easter

2010-04-04T22:00:00.000-07:00

Your first Easter- you had no idea what was going on. You did however LOVE the chew toy the Easter bunny left you. It was better than any chocolate could have ever been.

Cannon-

My sweet boy- on this special, most momentous day I want you to know that because of Easter death is not the end for us. We can not be separated ever- for our Savior was resurrected on this day and made resurrection possible for us all. You will always be my baby, my sweetheart, my son. We will be together eternally and there is no greater gift that I can give you as a mother than to be vigilant in teaching you this principle. I must always try my hardest to live the gospel we both so desperately need in order to be eternally happy, forever together and to learn true joy. You are my inspiration to do this. You make me want to be a little better, set the bar a little higher and remember each day that life is a precious gift that we get to enjoy together.

with all my love,

25 weeks

2010-03-29T13:05:00.000-07:00

I love the chubby rolls behind your knees. You are squishy all over and we love it!

24 Weeks

2010-03-22T18:50:00.001-07:00

The picture says it all!

23 Weeks

2010-03-15T23:14:00.000-07:00

Look who is finally eating- yes you love to eat. When ever we all sit down to eat a meal you watch with such wonder I almost feel guilty- so I finally pulled out the rice cereal. You were a pro from the start!

22 weeks

2010-03-08T09:42:00.001-08:00

You had a special visitor this weekend! You loved her- who wouldn't?

5 months old...

2010-03-05T09:57:00.001-08:00

We love every minute of the 5 months you've been here (well, almost every minute). You are the most smiley, chubby, sweetest thing! You love to laugh- I promise to get that on video soon to show you off. You are just about 18 pounds and sporting the 12 month duds. Thanks to aunt Julie for this super cute outfit for your 5 month photo shoot. Your grandpa, Scott, should be extra excited for your hat- it matches one he sports! You have the prettiest blue eyes and sweetest demeanor. You have started sucking your thumb quite regularly. I even caught you with it in your mouth during your nap yesterday. You still only roll from your back to your stomach and then get stuck- I am sure you will master your stomach to your back soon as well as sitting on your own. Thank you for all the sweet cuddles, for the smiles when I really need them and the love you bring to our home.

21 weeks

2010-03-01T15:20:00.001-08:00

I love when you fall asleep sucking your finger. You suck on it so hard like it is the best chocolate in the world!

20 weeks......

2010-02-22T14:49:00.001-08:00

20 weeks old..... the last 20 weeks have been a complete gift. You are such a sweet baby- full of love, smiles and sweetness. You are meant to be here with us- I can feel it. We are so glad you are our baby. I love these pictures- they showcase all of your sweetness, all of your favorite looks and I love the spit bubbles you blow. You melt my heart.....

4 month stats

2010-02-17T12:32:00.001-08:00

Cannon had his 4 month check up today. I can officially say he is a GIANT baby. Some days I literally feel like I can see him growing before my eyes. I want it to slow down a little-

Stats:

Length: 28 inches: 99 percentile (He is now in 12 month clothes due to his LONG body)

Weight: 17 pounds 11 oz; 88 percentile (carrying him around it BREAKING my back)

We are definitely growing them big around here:) His formula expenses are killing us! Cannon is the happiest baby. He smiles non stop and loves to laugh out loud. His brothers and sister can get a giggle out of him any time. Cannon is rolling onto his stomach all the time- he has rolled from his back a couple of times but still needs a little help with that. We are SO blessed to have this sweet baby in our home. He is a gentle GIANT and we are all in love with him.

19 Weeks

2010-02-15T11:56:00.000-08:00

We got to go on a road trip this weekend with aunt Julie and cousin Ava. You were such a good boy!

18 weeks

2010-02-08T16:10:00.001-08:00

17 Weeks

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16 weeks

2010-01-25T18:48:00.001-08:00

I hope all your dreams come true......

15 weeks

2010-01-19T15:10:00.000-08:00

How is it possible that you are 15 weeks old already! You are growing so quickly- too quickly.

*You have been trying to roll over for about a week now- grunting so hard and getting over to your side but never quite making it over until today- yes today you rolled over for your first time. I laid you down to get Luka dressed and the next thing I knew I looked over at you and you were on your tummy lifting your head up so big and smiling at me. It was so cute!

*You have also graduated into NINE month clothing. The chubbiness is to die for.

*You love to eat and suck your bottle down so fast.

* You are also only waking up once during the night now. You have been consistent with that for about a week. Thank you- mommy is enjoying the sleep. Also- I love when you wake up in the morning or from a nap. You are so happy. All smiles and talking.

*You have started sucking on your thumb. You are my only baby that hasn't liked a Binky but you LOVE your thumb. It looks so cute when you finally get that little thumb in there. You start sucking so hard like it is the best treat you have ever had.

* You definitely bring much joy into my life right now Cannon. You are wonderful!

14 weeks old

2010-01-11T12:43:00.000-08:00

2010-01-05T09:23:00.000-08:00

Today my sweet boy is three months old! Times seems to be flying by too quickly. Every day it seems like I can literally see him growing right before my eyes. He is almost out of his size 6 month clothing! He loves his bottle and drinks it every time like he hasn't eaten in years- although it has only been 2 or 3 hours. At night he goes for 6 to 7 hour stretches now. That is so nice for mommy and daddy. Cannon loves to smile. He smiles so big when ever he hears me talking- like I am talking right to him. When I am on the phone I will look over and he is smiling so big and I laugh because he is just so darn cute. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the dimple in his chin. He is making so many little baby noises and trying to have a conversation with anyone who will listen. He is becoming more familiar with his body and Ryan swears he will roll over soon. He has gotten to his side a couple of times. He likes his "tummy" time and tries to hold his head up like such a big boy. We love you Cannon- our devotion to you is eternal.

12 weeks old

2009-12-28T15:46:00.000-08:00

You have the best smile ever!

First Christmas

2009-12-25T15:47:00.000-08:00

You celebrated your very first Christmas. You had no idea it was Christmas but it wouldn't have been the same for us without you.

You played the role of baby Jesus when we read the bible story and acted it out.

You were on your best behavior and actually slept most of Christmas day- you are growing a ton! We all enjoyed your smiles and sweet spirit. YOU melt our hearts!

11 weeks old

2009-12-21T12:09:00.000-08:00

You love to lay on your back and kick your legs and wave your arms all over. You are learning how to move that little body. You also try so hard to get your hands in your mouth and suck on them. It is the cutest little sound!

10 Weeks

2009-12-14T21:11:00.000-08:00

You are starting to coo. We love to see your little mouth and how hard you try to make little sounds. You are too cute!

9 weeks old

2009-12-07T15:22:00.000-08:00

Today you are 9 weeks old. I took you to your "Two Month" dr. check up. Dr. Lindgren laughed at how fast you are growing. He couldn't believe the chub on your thighs and chin. You are 12 1/2 pounds and 24 inches. You are the 64% for weight and 78% for height You are growing like a weed and it looks like you will be a tall one with your brother Luka. When you got your shots you cried so hard. Your little face turned beat red and you seemed so offended. I felt awful- so did your two big brothers. Cooper started singing his sweet "home made" songs that he loves to sing to you when you are upset. Luka patted you and said "oh baby, oh baby". It really melted my heart to see the brotherly love!

2 months old

2009-12-05T17:33:00.001-08:00

Today you are two months old! The time seems to be flying by- except when it is 3 am HA HA. You are one big boy- you already weigh about 13 pounds. You love to smile, especially in the morning when you have slept good through the night- speaking of which you sleep a good 6 hour stretch now. So- I am only up with you once during the night. Thank you! I love your dimple in your chin and your cute little noises. You are starting to concentrate on your sounds and you say "goo and aww" so cute. We feel like you have been a part of our family forever- we love you so much!

8 weeks old

2009-11-30T17:31:00.000-08:00

You are now in size two diapers and growing out of all of your 0-3 month clothes!

First Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T21:11:00.000-08:00

We spent YOUR first Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa Robinson's house. Everyone loved holding you and watching you. You met your aunt Chalyse for the first time. I know you will grow to love her as much as your sister and brothers do. Next year at Thanksgiving you will be able to taste all the yummy food!

7 weeks old

2009-11-22T12:03:00.000-08:00

Today you went to church for the first time. I must say you are quite the ladies man! You weigh 11 1/2 pounds already. Your cheeks are getting so chubby. We fall more in love with you every day!

First Smiles.....

2009-11-17T13:26:00.001-08:00

Hello, My name is Cannon and I am 6 weeks old.

My mom has the camera in my face all day long so today I think I will do something different for her other than sleep.

Here I go........

Almost there.........

CHEESE!

6 weeks old

2009-11-15T13:49:00.001-08:00

You will be 6 weeks old tomorrow! We love you so much. Especially those scrumptious lips and the way you make "singing" noises when you sleep. You had your first "diaper" blow out yesterday all over your aunt Julie. Way to go! HA

Meeting Great Grandpa

2009-11-13T12:25:00.000-08:00

Yesterday you got to meet your Great Grandpa Clark for the first time. He thought you were pretty cool. You both looked at each other for a long time. You gazed at him like you knew him. Maybe great grandma told you all about him when you were in heaven just a few weeks ago.

5 weeks old

2009-11-09T12:44:00.000-08:00

One Month Old

2009-11-06T18:26:00.000-08:00

Cannon- time is flying by (sometimes it doesn't feel like it at 3 am:) but seriously the days are zooming by. You are one month old already. When I think that you are growing so quickly and I will never get these days back I cry. I seriously cry and try to hold you so tight- hoping so slow down the growing process. Trying to memorize every snuggle, the softness of your cheeks in my neck, the way you hum when you are sleeping, the gulping sound you make when you eat. I know it is all going to disappear before I know it and I want it etched into my mind and heart forever.

Significant things to remember at one month:
*You are starting to be awake more often
*You go four to four and a half hours at night now between feedings (thank you very much)
*You are starting to see well and will stare at things with great interest
* You are trying so hard to smile- today you gave me the most pleasant look and my heart melted
*It feels like you have been a member of our family forever- I knew you belonged here!
*Luka loves to kiss you and pet you and say "hi, my baby"
*Cooper likes to hold you and sing to you. He is very proud of his ability to sooth you with his groovy singing
*Savannah likes to burp you, to snuggle with you and mother you

*We can't get enough of you!

4 weeks old

2009-11-02T12:42:00.000-08:00

You are 4 weeks old today! The time seems to drag when it is 3 am and I am feeding you but when I look at the big picture the days are FLYING by. I know that the tiny baby stage goes by so quickly so I am trying to enjoy every moment of you.

You are starting to be a awake a little more. Your eyes are clearing up and you are starting to look right at us and study our faces. A few times you have tried so hard to smile. I know that smiles are coming soon.

You are out of new born diapers and now wearing size one. You love to have your bath if it is nice and warm but you still scream your head off when you get all lotioned up.

I am so lucky to be your mom!

First Halloween

2009-11-01T12:07:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was your first Halloween. You had no idea what was going on but we still want you to know about it!

Your grammy, Karla, got you the cutest Halloween hat and socks so that was the extent of your costume. You slept through most of it but I know you felt the love of all of us there.

Grandma and Grandpa Robinson came and held you and cuddled you the whole night. Next year I am sure you will be eating suckers, laughing and chasing your brothers and sister around. We love you Cannon!

Who is Who

2009-10-30T15:30:00.001-07:00

Picture A

Picture B

Picture C:

So here is a picture I have taken of each of my boys at 3 weeks old in the same outfit. Can you guess which one is Cooper, Luka and Cannon?? See if you are right. I will post the answers tomorrow. And I will definitely say that I think A & B look A LOT alike!

(answers: Cannon, Cooper, Luka)

Three Weeks Old

2009-10-26T15:28:00.000-07:00

Photo shoot

2009-10-21T08:09:00.001-07:00

My friend Kelly took some great pictures of Cannon for me. She is so talented in many ways- photography and making jewelry are a couple of things I take advantage of. GO here to see some awesome stuff she makes.

Here are a few of my favorite photos she took.

Two weeks Old

2009-10-19T12:12:00.001-07:00

You are two weeks old today. We headed to the Dr. for your two week check up. This was the first time mommy ventured out with you and Luka alone.

(thanks to Kelly for the photo!)

Cannon is two weeks old already! He weighs in at 7 lbs and 14 oz. He is 21 inches long. (he has grown 1/2 inch in 2 weeks and gained 22 ounces in 10 days). Now- that is some major growing! We couldn't be more in love with our little cutie pie!

One Week Old

2009-10-12T12:05:00.000-07:00

Your first week went by so fast! I always tell myself to enjoy every minute but that is hard sometimes when all of lifes influences are baring down.

Grammy Karla was here all week to help, thank goodness! She took such good care of all of us- especially Luka during this life changing time.

When you came home from the hospital your brothers and sister were SO excited to finally meet you. They all fight over holding you and loving you. We are all taken by your cute little self and so blessed to have you in our family.

You did have jaundice like the rest of the crew- unfortunately you had to sleep on a billy bed over night and it broke mommies heart. I hated every minute of it and wished I could just snuggle you better.

Luckily it was short lived and you came off the bed in under 24 hours. You gained 4 ounces over night and the dr. was amazed at your quick recovery.

Grammy was able to follow tradition and give you your first bath- you screamed your little head off and your brothers and sister watched with great concern.

We love you Cannon- what a blessing you are.

The birth

2009-10-05T21:11:00.000-07:00

Bad news: On Sunday night we were anxiously awaiting the Labor and Delivery to call and schedule the exact time of my induction Monday morning. As time passed and no phone call came I decided to call them. Unfortunately I got a really rude nurse- hmmm. Anyway she told me I was third and the list and who knew if they would even get to me on Monday. ( not something a 9 month SICK pregnant lady likes hearing). Next she made me aware of the hospitals new policy: first no kids under 14 are allowed to visit the labor and delivery floor due to recent flu break outs. Also- only two visitors at a time and two people in the delivery room at a time. I was not amused. I understand that we all need to be safe but I was very disappointed- I had planned to have my mom, two sisters and mother in law in for the delivery. However- the list was now my mom and Ryan.

Monday morning: Ryan called in at 7:30 am hoping for a much more pleasant nurse which we got! She told us to expect a call around 11:00 am to come in for induction. So I took my time getting ready and right when I was finished and the bags were packed we got a call at 9:30 am to come in . YEAH!

The beginning: First I had to have penicillin because I was strep B positive this time. By the time they got that going it was 11 am so we knew it would be a while before our sweet baby arrived. Luckily the started my petosin at 1:00 pm. At this time I was dilated to a 4 and 70% effaced.

The middle: At 4 pm the Dr. on call came in to break my water but I hadn't made any more progression so he decided not to break my water and let my Dr. do it when she arrived at 5 pm (luckily she was the on call Dr. that night). I was disappointed that things seemed to be moving slowly. However- at 5 my Dr. broke my water and by 5:30 I was at a 6 and decided it was time for my epidural. The contractions hurt so much more when the water breaks and I was starting to feel some REAL pain.

The end: Unfortunately they had a hard time finding the anesthesiologist and he finally arrived around 6pm. I was seeing stars the pain was so bad. He got the epidural set up and I was laying on my side. Past experience has been that the epidural never works fully but takes the edge off. However- this time nothing was working and I was in some major pain. After about 10 minutes I felt like I had to push. Everyone thought there is no way I could have gone from a 6 to 10 in such a short time. The nurse checked me and sure enough I was FULLY dilated and it was time to deliver this baby boy. So- needless to say I delivered without the epidural working. Something I wouldn't recommend HA HA! My Dr. ran in and I started to push. It was only for 20 minutes but felt like 20 years with that intense pain. Ryan and my mom were wonderful coaches and so encouraging. I have to say I was crying and kept saying "I can't do this" but they loved me through it and there was no turning back:)

My Dr. was great too and I delivered Cannon Hoxsie Robinson at 6:50 pm. He weighed 7 pounds even. He was 20 1/2 inches long. The birth was a beautiful moment and very special. There is nothing like it!