Harrison Brandon Albright

Yes, it's true, I named my son after Brandon Flowers. And I am not ashamed!

We were going to name him Henry Brandon, but then the name got too popular AND Brandon Flowers named his son Henry Brandon and I didn't want to look THAT crazy! So, Nick and I finally decided on Harrison and Nick was kind enough to give me Brandon for the middle name.

Here's our happy little Harry in the famous green sweater!

Calvin has adjusted really well. He still plays good by himself and lets me take little naps in the morning. And he LOVES his baby brother! He is always asking to hold him and he always wants him to be awake and play with his toes!
I'm doing fine. I'm still a little sore and extremely bored. I'm not supposed to lift anything heavier than Harrison, so I'm basically stuck in the house all week. Ew!
People keep asking me which I prefer... vaginal or c-section. The truth is I prefer neither.

I was told by two doctors that this delivery would be faster and easier... false! Granted, I didn't not believe them being the pessimist that I am, so I was not surprised when I got to the hospital after 5 hours of contractions and nothing! And then after 8 hours of labor I was only at a 5... not what I would have wanted. I would have preferred a short labor, with no complications, no tearing, and faster healing.

However, I do have my good days. It was really hard to move around the first week, but I'm a little faster now. Sometimes I do too much when I feel good and exhaust myself. I'm still really sore and it's still really hard to move around sometimes, but nothing I can't handle.

Harrison is a wonderful baby. He sleeps pretty good. 4 hours is the longest he's gone at night and I'm not complaining! He only cries when he is hungry or gassy. He eats like CRAZY! It's a little frustrating when he is this needy, but he surpassed his birth weight at his 2 week check up yesterday. He was down to 7.2 lbs at his last check up when he was 5 days old. But yesterday he was 8.1 lbs! Hooray!

We are all adjusting very well and couldn't be happier with this little guy and our family of 4!

Grandma and Granny Jo

My Mom and Granny came up after we came home from the hospital. It was SOOO nice to have them here. I can't imagine what I would have done without them!

They sure did love that baby!

The day before they left I was feeling good enough to go out, so we headed to Calvin's favorite "restaurant", Burger King. He loves to play the electronic games.
Grandma went to help him out while Granny and I stuffed our faces with apple pie! It was good!

Harrison's first outing! He slept the entire time!

It was hard to have them leave. I know that 5 hours away is not that far, but I wish they lived a lot closer! Calvin was so done taking pictures!

Thank you so much for all the help, sleep, meals, and chocolate! We can't wait to see you both again next month!

First guests

Nick scared everyone with the "emergency c-section" text. I had just gotten my epidural when his heart rate dropped the second time. They asked Nick to leave the room for 30 minutes while I got the epidural and he came back JUST IN TIME to know what was going on. So, it was a little scary because he almost didn't to be there with me! Anyway, Nick texted everyone that Harrison was about to arrive and Grammy was on her way!

Grammy with her baby Harry!

Papa was hoping Harrison would wait two more days, but no such luck! Sorry! So happy that Sister and Elder Albright got to meet Harrison before they left! They had just been set apart hours before! Harrison and Aunt Laura!

Harrison and Aunt Ashley!

He's Here!

Harrison Brandon Albright

June 12, 2011

7 lbs 7 oz

19 1/2 inches

His heartbeat suddenly dropped a couple of times and the Dr decided to do a emergency c-section. Thank goodness I had Nicholas there with me. Nothing too serious, but it was still scary. He was there holding my hand the whole time.Until they pulled his baby out and then he held his hand :) The cord was wrapped around his neck and his leg, but he was just perfect and cried right away. So happy to have a healthy baby boy!

Presenting...

the 2011 Anne Arundel County Champs...

GORC WILDCATS!

Nick started coaching for the Wildcats last spring with his friends Jesse and Lucas. This year Nick was the assistant coach/defensive coordinator. Calvin and I went to a few practices and a couple of games. They were really good!

Last year they made it to the championship, but lost in overtime. This year, the coaches were determined to win and they did! Nick, Jesse, and Lucas were obviously great coaches and very proud of their hard work!

Congratulations WILDCATS!