The Best Day of our Lives

On Saturday, Ty and I headed for what we thought was a nice relaxing trip to visit my grandparents in Waseca, MN. The morning started out with what I thought were just some braxton hicks contractions. We drove the two hours thinking, "We are 36 weeks pregnant there is no way that the baby is coming today." While we were eating dinner and chatting with my family, I started to notice that the contractions were getting stronger and closer together. On the way home, we started timing the contractions. When we got to the car in Hudson, we thought we would just stop over to the hospital and ask a few questions. We were admitted and after two hours they decided to keep us.

Daddy holding Elias

Proud Papa and Nana Mac holding their first grandson

Grandma Leslie holding Elias at the hospital

I couldn't believe it! I kept telling Ty, I am not ready. It can't be happening now, because I am not ready. They broke my water and about three hours later at 4:48am. He weighed 6lbs 8oz and was 19.25in long. I guess even when you aren't ready the baby comes and some how you get ready. We couldn't be happier. Welcome to the world Elias Tyler Perrenoud, Mommy and Daddy are so happy you are here!

UPDATE

It has been forever since I last posted. So much has changed since I started student teaching in January.  Where do I even begin!?

In May we graduated from UW-River Falls. We both walked, but I still had to finish student teaching. Ty was bored for about 3 weeks so while he was bored he started moving us. That's right, all by himself. That was only possible since we moved across the hall to a two bedroom making more room for baby Perrenoud. Which brings me to our next piece of news. Ty was offered a job at Xcel Energy in Minneapolis so we are staying in River Falls.

Now, I am home and finally able to begin "nesting" and preparing the apartment for the baby to come in July. We are SO excited for the baby to finally be there. Last night Ty was actually asking him to come out so that "Mommy could feel more like herself." The news this trimester has been back pain and swollen feet! I am not up for walking like I used to be, but I keep telling myself its all going to be worth it when I look into the eyes of my baby boy. Only 5 weeks left!

Mommy and Daddy put together the changing table last night now its time for the crib

Auntie Taylor and Uncle Jason got this for baby. Can you tell we like Sock Monkey?