Day 3 - Aiden John

Aiden's first night here, he blessed night and I with a good nights sleep. Last night, we were so exhausted, and kept trying to put him to sleep in his bed, but he just wanted to be held my... me. I obviously love that, but was just so tired! We have wonderful nurses helping us and one of our favorites introduced us to swaddling the baby with WARM blankets (fresh out of the dryer). This helped Aiden sleep a bit.

Today we had visitor's from my friend Jess Dorfsman, Nick's Aunt Deb and partner Karen, Big Brother Eli, Auntie "Bonnie" and Danny, Uncle Chris and Cousin Lukey, and Nick's Aunt Carla. So many people so excited to meet our little guy.

Tomorrow we get to go home! It is bittersweet for me because I can't take the amazing nurses home with us but I am excited to get home to Eli. I know he misses Nick and I and even more, is excited for his brother to come home!

My girlfriend, Jess, and Aiden.

Cousins!

Aiden and his Uncle/Godfather, Chris.

Somehow, Eli always manages to remove some clothing...

Eli LOVES to take pictures...

...and selfies...

Sleepy Daddy

Sleepy Baby

The Sundsmos

Me and my boys.

Ni ni.

Day 2 - Aiden John

After a lovely nights sleep, we spent the day just resting and visiting with our new son. He is eating well and doing everything else very well. We are absolutely in love.

Sweet dreams.

Aiden meets Grandma Sundsmo

Being a big Brother is hard work and requires vending machine snacks!

Grandma and the boys.

Grandma and Grandpa Sundsmo and the boys.

Aiden John and Grandpa John.

Auntie Sally.

Uncle Boom.

So proud.

Nick and his boys.

Daddy snuggles are the best.

Aiden John Sundsmo

What a wonderful surprise... We were scheduled for a c-section for Friday March 28th, 2014. But Aiden had plans of his own. While out running errands, my water broke (about 10:45 am). Nick asked me to go to the Apple store at the mall. Of course, when I got there I had to use the bathroom. I used the bathroom in Macy's and while in the bathroom I thought I maybe felt something... but no... I washed me hands, walked out of the bathroom and little took a few steps when my water broke. I kept walking, but changed my direction and headed back to my car. I grabbed my phone and call Nick, "I think my water broke. I am heading home." We met at the house and scrambled to get our bags backed and a few other things sorted out before we left.

Our beautiful baby boy, Aiden John, was born at 4:38pm. He came out bright eyed and just looking all around at his new world. Nick held him and we talked to him for a while before we went to the recovery room.

A full head of beautiful brown hair, big hands and feet like his Daddy and big brother.

In the recovery room, I got to hold him for the first time and we started nursing as well.

I can't take my eyes off of him and I couldn't be more thankful for this amazing blessing.

Checking into the hospital... last moments pregnant.

Just before heading in to meet Aiden.

  

Daddy is all suited up!

He's here!!!

Beautiful boy.

Brown hair!

7lbs 11oz!

Love at first sight.

Aiden John with Daddy and Mama.

Welcome to the world baby boy!

Very proud Daddy.

Aiden and Mama. 

Just taking it all in.

 

Aiden meets Nana & Papa.

And Gran & Papa Olsen. 

At last! Brothers meet!

So cool to see my babies together.

Eli is so proud of his new role of big brother!

Papa can't take his eyes off of him either.

Papa and his boys.

And Nana and the boys.

"Bonnie" and Aiden.

Our first photo as a family of 4!

Love you to the Moon!