Our "Main Man" and His Big Boy Floaties

Let's not forget the reason this whole blog thing got started - our "main man" Seth Michael. Grandma Connie hooked him up with a pair of big boy floaties to help with his swimming. When you take a fearless kid and throw in some anti-drowning gear, you may have a mess on your hands. He did have a blast though and is now currently knocked out cold. Here's a little something for the ladies!

Say Hello to My Lil' Friend; Seth Meets Brynn

We were pretty nervous / unsure / ok, scared, about how Seth was going to react when he saw his little sissy. Here are a couple pics of his initial reaction, 100% unscripted. Plus, two more of just her.







Needless to say, he has a new best friend. So far, he's only thrown one thing at her...we're working on that. May the whole "it's ok to throw balls in the house" may not have been such a good idea. Crap.

Yeah Sleep!!! And Makeup?

Wow, what a difference a room change made. Everyone got to sleep last night, most importantly our little lady. She pretty much stayed in this position all evening. We would get up every three or four hours to feed her - doesn't that make us sound like vampires? In reality, we would get up, I would hand her over to Stacy and run back to bed. After all, I need my strength if I am forced to defend our room from a mounting attack...




Stacy's already getting into the mother / daughter thing. Although I didn't expect her to be putting makeup on her so fast, she just couldn't resist.



Just kidding. Actually, I think she's trying to give her a pacifier.

Day 2 is in the Books

First, thanks to everyone for all your well wishes yesterday and today. It's been great to hear from all of you and as great to feel your support.

Yesterday flew by and felt like a piece of cake. Of course, I was spectating and didn't actually have to birth a child or get ripped out of my nice cozy cocoon. So of the three of us, I was on easy street. Then came night fall...

Did I mention our room was (notice the past tense) directly across from the nurses station and directly adjacent to the main doors for the wings. I will contest that our room has NEVER had someone lay down for bed and not be ready to go on a rampage by morning. To hell with waterboarding, if someone wants to torture someone else, don't let them go to sleep.

As you know, babies sleep. In fact, that is one of a couple of things they are nearly flawless at. They go out like a light and don't budge unless there are constant, loud, sudden noises. Even Brynn couldn't fall asleep, and stay that way - she has been much better since our relocation. Anyways, we felt bad because we had to send her to the nursery last night so she could get some shut eye.

Looks like we'll probably get to go home tomorrow. Brynn made duties today which was the last test she needed to pass (wouldn't it be nice if all tests were that easy?). Stacy is doing very well too. She took a shower today and has been up a few times.

Here's a few pics from today (hit the right arrow to move through all of them):

Related? You be the Judge

Here's a pic of Brynn, as well as a somewhat similar shot of Seth (Seth is on top, Brynn just below). We don't think there will be any doubt these two are brother and sister.

She's taking a snooze right now, and has been eating like a champ all day long. So far so good...

Meet Brynn Marie Todd!!

Here is our little girl!!! Both her and Stacy are doing absolutely great. She's still in the nursery getting her makeup on, and should be joining us soon. Final stats were 7lbs. 4oz., 20" long.

It is so weird, because aside from one obvious difference, she looks exactly like Seth did when he was born.