3 weeks already

We can't believe that Noah turned 3 weeks last Saturday. On Friday he weighed in at exactly 8lbs. He is starting to smile when he is eating. He sleeps for four hours in the first stretch of the night (so I get some sleep). Tyler still sleeps on the couch on weeknights so he can function for work.

Our hike- Noah is strapped to Tyler

Noah took his first journey to Modesto this weekend, which was quite an adventure; feeding in the car, public restroom diaper changes, rain. We also went hiking and to the foothill pregnancy center banquet. Tyler and I decided that we did a little to much and Noah surely let us know with his loud crying.

2 weeks old

It's amazing that Noah was in my belly. This picture was taken 3 days before we gave birth. I have never felt better to not be pregnant. Some people say that they felt the best they ever felt being pregnant, they must not have remembered the aches and pains, and fortunate enough to not have nausea. We feel so blessed to have Noah, despite sleepless nights.
Last weekend the Rankin's and the Sharmen's were up in Jamestown. Noah joined us all for lunch at Diamondback. He enjoyed being loved on by Glenda and Diane, even though he slept through the whole thing. He still mostly sleeps, poops, cry's, and occasionally stares at our faces. Nights are getting better, he sleeps for one four hour stretch in the beginning of the night.

As of Monday he weighs 7lb 9oz and 21 1/2 inches. We are going for a weight check today. Hopefully he has gained some weight.

Our first week with Noah

Noah has definitely changed our world, but with a face like this it makes long nights much easier. His jaundice is almost gone and he sleeps anywhere from 2 to 4 hours at a time. I am trying to figure out a way for Tyler to do some of the night feedings.

Tyler's family came for the weekend to meet their second grandchild. We had a great time with them and appreciate their encouragement and help along with my parents that have been here since early September awaiting Noah's arival.

Noah is one week old today 9/29. Noah and I celebrated right at 4:12 am with a feeding.

He loves his hands in his face. We found that they wake him in the night so we snuggle them into his blanket and tight as we can.

Grandpa Ficht holding his second grandson this year. Randy has proven to be a master gardener and sprucing up our yard. Tyler and Randy planted a 15 gallon tree in our backyard on September 15th as a happy 1 year in our house and celebration of the new life coming to our family.

Coming Home

Today we came home!!!

So far Noah does three things:

1. He eats

2. He sleeps

3. He poops

He hasn't said anything yet that's quotable. We'll keep you updated.

Here's a few more pictures...

Someone asked for a full body shot (this a G rated blog, so we did the fully clothed version)

Noah's Here!!!!

Hey everyone, Well for those who dont know, Aly had Noah on september 22 at
4:12 AM. He weighed 7 lbs 15.5oz, and was 21 inches long. We're pretty tired
but very happy. It was not the kind of birth that we thought was going to
happen. She wen't into hard labor at 1AM, at 2:30 her water broke. We got to
the hospital at 3 and she was ready to start pushing at 3:30. The nurse
actually had to hold the baby in a bit because the doctor wasn't at the hospital
yet. Aly didn't get any spinal or other pain medication, so was very much in
pain, but did a great job!!!! There are a couple of pictures, enjoy!!!
We love you all!!!

Tyler and Alyson Jefferson

WAITING

Waiting has never been harder. I have been having contractions for over a month and was on partial bed rest ending work sooner than anticipated. Contractions have continued sending us to the hospital twice for false alarms. I have even had contractions every 3-4 minutes for hours. Not very fun since they haven't lead to much progression in getting closer to delivery. Currently I am 1 cm and have no signs of effacement (which is backward from a few weeks ago). Having false alarms has gotten grandma and grandpa Ficht up here and ready for Noah's arrival. Bedding is made, curtains in process, house clean, and gardening up to date. So patience is a virtue that we are all learning. I am currently 38 weeks and 1 day, so Noah is full term. Noah is healthy and so am I and that's whats important. We will post a picture as soon as I figure out how with our new camera.

Belly Tales

The belly grows. We just got back from vacation to Colorado, Vegas, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Bryce Canyon. Some choice photos have been selected below. Some highlights...Aly eating her ENTIRE body weight at a vegas buffet; sleeping on the rim of the Grand canyon; Driving by a sign that read "Next gas 150 miles". We thoroughly enjoyed our time with the Jefferson and Ficht parents.

Our biggest news: We are having a BOY!!!! We have also decided on a name, Noah Danger Jefferson. Hopefully he will be as cool as his daddy. Aly still hasn't gained very much weight, but she has popped.