2 Months with 2 Kids

Well I've been a mom of 2 now for just over 2 months. (Gavin: 2-1/2 years old, Jax: 2 months old) Here's what I've learned: It's possible to wear sweatpants more in 2 months, than you have in the last 5 years combined. The 2 year old will throw a tantrum, shove a raisin up his nose, climb onto the kitchen counter top, sit on the dog, and do whatever else he knows he's not supposed to do, while...

Jaxon Cole - 2 Months!

a little late... but better than never! Stats: 24-1/4 inches, 12 pounds (and some odd ounces...I forgot exactly from his appointment!)  3 month clothes & jammies Sleep: We've had a couple nights that he has slept 8-1/2 hours!!! That's not the norm (yet, hopefully soon!!), he usually goes about 5-6 hours his first stretch, then has about a 3 hour stretch after that, and...

Jaxon's Nursery

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Jaxon Cole *Birth Story*

INTRODUCING JAXON COLE ARFSTROM! I have to say, once again we were blessed with such a smooth labor and delivery, not to mention a great doctor and team of nurses that made the experience that much more amazing! Here's how it all went down: My due date was December 8th. From the very beginning, I said my guess for when Jax would be born was "either December 2nd or 3rd"....

PREGNANCY - *37 weeks with baby #2*

(this update's a little late... but better than never right?!) How far along: 37 weeks -- FULL TERM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gender: BOY! Total weight gain so far: 38lbs Feeling: Like labor could happen at any time now. I've had severe "nesting" this last week, I finished his nursery (well... we still need curtains, but that's it!!), as well as cleaned like every other room...

What's In My Hospital Bag... for baby #2

My hospital bag this time around is much lighter than the first time! If you want a more in depth breakdown of what exactly is in my bag, and why... keep reading! For Mom: Nursing bras, light-weight robe, comfortable tank tops for nursing, and comfortable pants. All things comfortable. I also went out and bought some bigger sized boy short undies, for the supersized pads you wear at...