I Love Taking PIctures!

Landon definitely has his daddy's long, narrow feet.

Enjoying some sun!

Cute shirt from the Zach and Erin Runcie!  Look at those big eyes!

Now that a Landon has entered our world I can't stop taking pictures of him.  I want to capture every moment I can while he is little.   I told Kurtis that I want to buy a new camera for my birthday/mother's day/ any other holiday I can get a gift for.  However, I will also begin saving up. 

Daddy Time!

We are so thankful that Kurtis gets off earlier now with his new job.  It is fun to watch him interact with Landon and he has been a huge help.  He loves helping with bath time, getting him in his pj's, etc.  However, diapers still seem to be my responsibility.  :)  How does that work?

Meeting his Newell Family!

The weather was beautiful last Wednesday and I needed to get out of the house so I took Landon to meet all his family members at Newell.  He was loved on by everyone.  I was surprised he made it as long as he did without getting fussy.  We made our rounds so everyone could meet him and after 2 hours we still didn't get a chance to see everyone.  I am so blessed to work with such amazing people!  It is great to also know that everyone is there for us if we ever need anything.  

It is crazy how much Landon is already changing and he is only 2 weeks old.  He is so alert and loves to cuddle, he hates his diapers changed, hates being naked, and he has he cutest little sneezes and then he sighs afterwards.  

Well, we are getting ready to start week 3 which is so hard to believe and I think we are starting to get things figured out.  He has been sleeping very well at nights as we are getting up about 3 times.  The poor little guy though caught his first cold.  He is very wheezy which makes it hard for him to breath and eat.  It also makes him kind of crabby. Hope it goes away soon; you hate to see your little one miserable. We have also been blessed that friends from church have been bringing us meals every evening.  What a blessing to not have to cook for a week.  

It's a Boy!!

Proud Daddy couldn't keep the tears in!

Getting all cleaned up!

Snuggling with Mommy!

First family photo!

Landon Thomas Dudo

February 12th

11:05 a.m.

7 lbs. 13 oz

20 1/4 inches long

The day before my due date my mom and I headed to Aurora to watch Scott coach.  That night around 3:30 in the morning my contractions began.  Then on my actual due date the contractions began to get more consistent.  My mom and I prepared a bunch of meals and did some last minute things around the house. Throughout the day my contractions were around 20 minutes apart the entire day.  When Kurtis got home that evening they were even stronger. I just remember everyone always saying, "stay at home as long as you can." So.... that is what we did.   

However, it got to be around 9:00 p.m. and I could't handle the pain anymore and my contractions were 5-7 minutes apart so we headed in.  They checked me and said I was 4 cm dilated and my contractions were 3 minutes apart so they let me stay.

It was a long evening of contractions and when the epidural came it made my day!  The nurse was concerned because my contractions got further and further apart when they were supposed to be getting closer together.  However, when she checked me I was 6 cm.  Then the next time 8 cm.  

That next morning around 8:00 we were ready to begin pushing.  I ended up pushing for almost 3 hours when I was then in tears.  I had horrible back labor and was exhausted.  So, Dr. Husen decided he would give me some assistance with the forceps. Thank heavens!  Then at 11:05 Landon was born and it was the happiest day of our lives.  

He is healthy and we are so blessed with our gift from God!  

Today was my last appointment!  I am 75% effaced and dilated to 2 cm.  Which is huge progression from last week, as I was not dilated at all.  The doctor thinks I will have it naturally, but if for some reason I don't she plans on inducing me on Wednesday, February 16th. So, pretty much Baby Dudo will be here in a week no matter what!!!!