Blood Clot?

I went to the doctor today for a routine follow-up appointment. It's the normal six week check up which really should have taken place about three weeks ago. I rescheduled the original appointment because I was in Hendersonville when Tiffany had the twins. So...today was the big day to make sure everything was okay. Unfortunately, the nurse found a lump near my uterus. My doctor is on call today and was at the hospital which is why I was seen by the nurse practitioner. She paged him and he instructed me to come to the hospital and have an ultrasound. The ultrasound tech said it looked like a blood clot but she would need him to confirm that. (We aren't going to rely on her opinion too much. We think I was her first patient. She had to call someone in the room to show her how to use the machine. hahahaha) My doctor is supposed to call me with the results. We don't think it's anything to be overly concerned about but I will keep the blog updated.


Meg

Two Months Old

Brandon turned two months old yesterday! Everyone has said, "They grow up so fast...time will fly by..." I have to admit, the first month was FOREVER long. When he turned one month old I thought, "Really? He is only a month old? I feel like it's been forever." I think that's because for that first month, he and I were getting to know each other; I was learning as I went and he was learning about being in the world! =) There were so many adjustments for both of us.

But, I can now say that time has flown by. Brandon has started smiling, cooing and sleeping through the night! So much has changed and the past month has flown by! He got his two month shots which was worse for me than for him. I cried longer than he did!! At his one month check-up, he weighed 10 lbs 2 oz and was 22 inches long. At his two month appointment he weighed 13 lbs 6 oz (75th percentile) and was 24.5 inches long (90th percentile)!! He is growing like crazy!

Nathan starts back to school next week and is continuing to work full time. Over the summer he started an internship at chuch and is continuing to teach our ABF (Adult Bible Fellowship) class. He is so busy but somehow makes time for me and Brandon. As he starts his last semester of seminary, we are starting to send out his resume and pray about where God would have us serve. We are both excited about future ministry opportunities but we have NO IDEA where we are going to end up which causes a little anxiety. God is in control and we trust that we will end up serving where we can most glorify him!


Meg

Jackson...and home

Monday was a crazy day as Brandon and I made the rounds visiting friends and family. We started the morning with the Stanleys. Jonie and I have been friends for years and it had been TOO long since I had seen her three kids. She hadn't met Brandon yet so we spent most of the morning playing with them.

Brandon had a great time hanging out with Kimory, Ethan, and Michael

Ethan was so sweet

From there we went to Olivia's house. She was moving back into the college dorm that afternoon so I wanted to tell her bye. Dana (her mom) hadn't met Brandon so she got a little cuddle time. Unfortunately, Brandon was being fussy so it didn't last long (sorry, Dana).

Next stop - Union. My mom works there and we had arranged to meet at her office before going to McAlisters for lunch. Brandon was spoiled by her co-workers which, of course, he didn't mind! =)

Our final stop of the afternoon was at First Baptist. We were at church Sunday morning but I wasn't able to see all of the office staff. Brandon took his afternoon nap like normal and I was able to chat with the church ladies. It was a great visit!

We went back to my parent's house and chilled out for a little while before going to Sakura with my mom and brother. I got Sakura twice during my stay in Jackson...it's so yummy!!!! My mom had a meeting at church after dinner so Brandon and I went to my grandparent's house to visit with them. Mimi and Daddy Bill were able to spend time with Brandon before we headed back to Louisville the next morning. When we got home, Brandon was EXHAUSTED so he took a little power nap before his bath and bedtime.

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We left my parent's house around 7:30 yesterday (Tuesday) morning and stopped in Hendersonville to visit Tiffany and the kiddos and to give Brandon a little break.

Brandon playing at Tiffany's

Baby Gavin has jaundice so he was taking his nap under the light =(

Sunniee being a great big sister and holding one of her baby brothers

I checked my email and Facebook from Tiffany's computer and found out that Louisville had been hit with some pretty nasty weather. There was lots of flooding, interstates were closed, businesses were closing early, people were without power, etc. I immediately got paranoid about driving the rest of way home. If I had been driving alone I would have been fine but having an 8-week old makes you rethink stuff like that. So, after talking to Nathan we decided I should be fine and I made the journey back to Louisville. Luckily, we only hit one little patch of wind and rain that lasted about twenty minutues.

Poor Brandon was so exhausted. He slept great last night and then took a 3-hour nap first thing this morning. I must have been tired too because I took that nap with him!! =)

Meg

Visit to Jackson

Brandon and I left for Jackson on Friday. The purpose of the trip was to go to a family get together on Saturday for my cousin, Marco, and his fiance, Shelley. They are getting married in October in Texas. A lot of family won't be able to go to the wedding, so they drove here so everyone could meet her.

Marco and Shelley

It was great meeting Shelley and I wish them the best!!

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Brandon and I made a couple pit stops on the way to Jackson. Pit stop #1 was in Hendersonville to see Tiffany, Tommy and the twins. Austin wasn't home and the girls were staying with my mom in Jackson so it was a totally different atmosphere than when I am normally there! =)

Brandon loves the swing at Tiffany's house

Gavin

Jaxon

After leaving Hendersonville we headed to see our friends, the Fraziers, in Nashville. They hadn't met Brandon yet so that was priority! =) It was great visiting with them and Brandon gave Chuck the best present...tons of spit up! =) I can't believe I didn't get a picture of them with Brandon. I am terrible, I know!

After meeting with them we made the rest of the trip to Jackson. Luckily, Brandon is a great car rider! I never heard a sound out of him the entire time. That made for an enjoyable drive.

Olivia came over Friday night shortly after I got to my parent's house. She made Brandon the coolest blanket. Thanks, Liveloo!!!!! It is SO cute and SO comfy!!

Brandon laying on his new blanket

Olivia, Graciee and Brandon

Brandon was named after my Daddy Bill and on Saturday at the family get-together, they were finally able to meet.

Daddy Bill and Brandon

Mimi and Brandon

We went to FBC Jackson on Sunday morning. It was great to see people I haven't seen in months and Brandon was able to make lots of new little friends.

We are heading back to Louisville on Tuesday morning. I hope to visit a few friends tomorrow (Monday) since I don't know when I will be back this way.

More pictures to come...

Meg

Jaxon Coleman and Gavin Joel

I spent two days in Hendersonville which was awesome. I was able to get away from Louisville for a couple days and see family that I hadn't seen since I was pregnant.

The twins are adorable and going home TODAY!!! Austin (my 14-year old nephew) went to his freshman orientation today. It's CRAZY that he is starting high school!!! Graciee (4 1/2 year old niece) starts kindergarten next week. She is keeping Nanny company while Tommy helps Tiffany pack up and come home. Sunniee (7 1/2 year old niece) has been at church camp this week and has missed everything. Tiffany was able to talk to one of the counselors there to tell them that the babies were born. Sunniee is going to be so excited to finally meet her little brothers! So, adding Jaxon and Gavin won't add too much more craziness, right?! =)

Graciee and Nanny holding Brandon. Graciee was a big helper...she loves her baby cousin!

Graciee feeding Brandon a bottle at the hospital

Brandon meeting Tiffany for the first time

Graciee holding one of her baby brothers

Tommy changing his son's diaper for the first time. His comments were priceless! =)

Brandon loves Graciee

Chillin' watching TV

Brandon swinging at Tiffany's house

Graciee playing in the wheelchair at the hospital

...and being pampered by the hospital staff! =)

Graciee holding Jaxon

Jaxon (left) and Gavin (right)

Austin striking a Heisman pose with one of the boys...goofball!

SO SWEET!!!

Brandon and his new cousins!!!

Brandon and Gavin

Brandon and I ended our trip by eating lunch with Nanny and Graciee at Dos Margaritas in Hendersonville. Brandon loved it, can't you tell?! =)

Graciee at Dos Margaritas

We had a great trip and we were SO excited to meet Jaxon and Gavin!!! I am going to Jackson next weekend for a family get-together. I am stopping in Hendersonville on the way so I can get another look at the preciousness!!! =)

Meg

The TWINS are here!

Jaxon Coleman (5 lbs 15 oz, 18.5 inches) and Gavin Joel (6 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches) have arrived and they are perfectly healthy and SO precious!!! Brandon and I drove to Hendersonville early this morning to be here for the the special occassion. Tiffany and Tommy are so happy...and even more blessed!!

Here is a picture for now - more to come!




Meg

One Month Photos

Friday, July 10th, was Brandon's one month birthday. We asked our good friends, Cody and Cassie Chaplin, to take a few good pictures of him. They don't have their own photography business but they should! =) They did a great job!! Here are some of the pictures that were taken.
















Thanks, Cody and Cassie to take time out of your day to take these pictures for us! You did a great job! Love y'all.

Meg