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| Landon one year ago |
GOD is AMAZING!
Praising GOD for his many blessings tonight....
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| Landon in his highchair - such a big boy! |
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
One Year Ago Today
GOD is AMAZING!
Praising GOD for his many blessings tonight....
Thursday, May 5, 2011
One Month Old*
*Post is only two months late - pictures were taken at 1 month :)
1 Month Milestones
Monthly Stats
Weight: 8 lbs, 3 oz (18th percentile)
Height: 20.50 in (20th percentile)
Head Size: 14.50 in (25th percentile)
Food: Formula, 3 oz every 2-3 hours
Diapers: Newborn
Clothes: Newborn, few 0-3 months
Sleep: Awake for about a 1/2 hour to an hour at a time, sleeping in 2-3 hour intervals
Likes: Sleeping, eating, lying on mommy or daddy's chest (and falling asleep), his pacifier, watching the mobile on his crib
Dislikes: Being swaddled, wearing footed pajamas, Gracie kisses
1 Month MilestonesMastered Skills (What most 1 month olds can do)
*Lifts head when lying on tummy
* Responds to sound
*Stares at faces
Emerging Skills (Half of 1 month olds can do)
*Follows objects briefly with eyes
*Vocalizes: oohs and aahs
*Can see black-and-white images
Advanced Skills (A few 1 month olds can do)
-Smiles, laughs
*Holds head at a 45-degree angle
*Milestones that Landon has reached
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Happy Adoption Day (to Us)!
One year ago today, Todd and I adopted 15 2PN stage embryos from Colorado. God decided that one those embryos would become our sweet baby boy - We love you, Landon!
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| Though not when he was a 2PN stage embryo, one of these embryos is Landon! Photo taken: May 25, 2010 |
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| Landon today :) |
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Happy Birthday Landon!
Landon John Noorman
February 3, 2011
6:23pm
19.5 inches, 7lbs. 10oz.
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Location:20th Ave N,Nashville,United States
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
An Email From My Husband
Todd is always saying and writing sweet things to me. I wish that I had kept all of them. Anyhow, this is an email that I got from him today and had to share it. God has blessed me with a wonderful, sweet husband....
"I am so incredibly excited for you to bring our son into the world, Lisa. To think that it could be as early as next week is unreal, and I still haven’t wrapped my mind around it. I probably won’t until he’s actually here. You will be an incredible mother, and although people tell you that all the time, I actually know you inside and out, and I can say it with 100% certainty. There is no little boy alive who will be more blessed than Landon is to have you for a mommy. (Grace already knows this. :))"
"I am so incredibly excited for you to bring our son into the world, Lisa. To think that it could be as early as next week is unreal, and I still haven’t wrapped my mind around it. I probably won’t until he’s actually here. You will be an incredible mother, and although people tell you that all the time, I actually know you inside and out, and I can say it with 100% certainty. There is no little boy alive who will be more blessed than Landon is to have you for a mommy. (Grace already knows this. :))"
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Week 36 Appointment #2
**If you didn't see my update in my Week 36 Appointment post, my blood work came back with no major concerns though some acid level was borderline.
Today's appointment was the same as Monday's with one exception - it started off with us seeing our boy! Another thorough ultrasound showed that he is weighing approximately 6.5lbs., amniotic fluid levels are good, blood flow through the umbilical cord is good - you get the idea, everything with him is good :) A check of my cervix showed that it was still good - high, firm and closed. Landon is still not ready to join us - which is another good thing, as we are not quite ready either!
Now the not so good. My blood pressure was still high. I heard the words borderline pre-eclampsia, modified bed rest and last day of work. Talk about some stress factors! My doctor ordered me or I guess, rather, advised me to stop working to reduce stress. Um...do you not know what I do?!? Okay, he probably doesn't, but come on! If he had taken my blood pressure right then I think he would have admitted me to the hospital for observation which is a possibility at every appointment. *BTW: For those of you who don't know what I do, I teach 2nd/3rd grade special education. Not a job you can just stop going to exactly. And, it does not really cause me a lot of stress....
Anyhow, I agreed with my doctor no more work, however, Todd and I talked about it on the way home and I explained to him that I could not not go to work on Thursday and Friday. I needed time to not only get ready for a sub, but to process that I was going on maternity leave three weeks early (something we did not budget for). Todd agreed but only because the doctor said modified bed rest and he knows me well enough to know that having Wednesday be my last day would be more stressful than it being Friday. Oh, and, I had to agree to let the nurse take my blood pressure at school. If it was high, I will leave. I can handle that.
So, this is where we are at. I have been officially diagnosed with borderline pre-eclampsia and put on modified bed rest. I have to take my blood pressure daily. If it is above 140/90 I have to call the doctor and will most likely be admitted to the hospital for a 24-hour observation. I will have two appointments per week until Landon's arrival. I will have blood drawn at both of these appointments. If the levels of platelets or the acid are higher than my baseline, Landon will be arriving within 24 hours of when we got those results. At one of those appointments, we will also have an ultrasound. My last day of work for 15 weeks is this Friday. Whew!
My next appointment is next Monday when I will be 37 weeks and considered full-term. Praying that we can make at least that far!
We ask that you continue to pray that my platelet level and acid level remain at my baseline or lower so that Landon can continue to do what he needs to in there :)
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| Landon @ 36w3d |
Now the not so good. My blood pressure was still high. I heard the words borderline pre-eclampsia, modified bed rest and last day of work. Talk about some stress factors! My doctor ordered me or I guess, rather, advised me to stop working to reduce stress. Um...do you not know what I do?!? Okay, he probably doesn't, but come on! If he had taken my blood pressure right then I think he would have admitted me to the hospital for observation which is a possibility at every appointment. *BTW: For those of you who don't know what I do, I teach 2nd/3rd grade special education. Not a job you can just stop going to exactly. And, it does not really cause me a lot of stress....
Anyhow, I agreed with my doctor no more work, however, Todd and I talked about it on the way home and I explained to him that I could not not go to work on Thursday and Friday. I needed time to not only get ready for a sub, but to process that I was going on maternity leave three weeks early (something we did not budget for). Todd agreed but only because the doctor said modified bed rest and he knows me well enough to know that having Wednesday be my last day would be more stressful than it being Friday. Oh, and, I had to agree to let the nurse take my blood pressure at school. If it was high, I will leave. I can handle that.
So, this is where we are at. I have been officially diagnosed with borderline pre-eclampsia and put on modified bed rest. I have to take my blood pressure daily. If it is above 140/90 I have to call the doctor and will most likely be admitted to the hospital for a 24-hour observation. I will have two appointments per week until Landon's arrival. I will have blood drawn at both of these appointments. If the levels of platelets or the acid are higher than my baseline, Landon will be arriving within 24 hours of when we got those results. At one of those appointments, we will also have an ultrasound. My last day of work for 15 weeks is this Friday. Whew!
My next appointment is next Monday when I will be 37 weeks and considered full-term. Praying that we can make at least that far!
We ask that you continue to pray that my platelet level and acid level remain at my baseline or lower so that Landon can continue to do what he needs to in there :)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Week 36 Appointment
My monthly appointments, as of today's, had turned into weekly appointments which have turned into (at least for this week possibly), two appointments per week thanks to high blood pressure. I had blood drawn to test for something - my doctor didn't say what. My only guess is pre-eclampsia as I had also gained 7 pounds in two weeks - Eek! I will find out tomorrow if all looks good. As for the rest of me, all is good, firm, closed and high :) And, as for Landon, he is still doing great and not showing any signs that he ready to make his grand appearance! I go back on Thursday for another appointment, blood work and ultra-sound. I can't wait to see my boy again - it has been two months!
Please pray with us that there is nothing more going on....
**Update** Blood work did not show anything concerning though some type of acid level was borderline. Everything will be checked again on Thursday.
Please pray with us that there is nothing more going on....
**Update** Blood work did not show anything concerning though some type of acid level was borderline. Everything will be checked again on Thursday.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Ashley/Noorman Shower
The love shown for our baby boy (who may be here sooner than we thought - post to come) and the generosity of those who attended, were more than Todd and I could have ever imagined. Family and friends of ours attended including one of Todd's college roommates and his wife and my suite-mate of three years (who I hadn't seen since my bridal shower 7 years ago!). We received our Boppy Newborn Lounger, picture frames, cute, tiny clothes and so much more!
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| My Sister-in-Law got us a scrapbook and had each table decorate different themed pages. All we have to do is add the pictures and text! PS - This is just a sampling - there are pages for his 1st Birthday to everyday to Family! |
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| Erika (35 weeks pregnant) and I (21 weeks pregnant) |
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| Chanter/Noorman Family Picture |
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| Todd and I with Grandma Ashley |
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| Landon is one loved baby boy! |
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| Hand-made blanket from my Mother-in-Law |
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Wipp/Zill Baby Shower
Okay, so this post is only about three months late, but I thought I had better post about our first two showers now before our next two showers (which are next Tuesday and the following Monday). Yes, FOUR baby showers! We have already been blessed beyond belief by Michigan family and friends and now our Tennessee friends are throwing us baby showers. Amazing!
Our first shower was in my hometown of Royal Oak, Michigan on October 16 when we were a mere 21 weeks pregnant. My aunts and mom put it all together for us and it was way better than we ever could have imagined! Neither Todd nor I are 'theme' people so my poor aunt had to come up with something on her own and she did awesome! Todd and I are huge Detroit Tigers fans and so as you can see from the pictures the theme for the baby shower fit us perfectly!
We had family and friends from over two hours away attend as well as friends from my childhood. My best friend drove up from Ohio with her two boys, both under three, only to have to drive back to Ohio to be back for a dinner at her church that same evening. Family from both my mom's side as well as my dad's side were there. People we hadn't seen since our wedding seven years ago were there. We were overwhelmed just by those in attendance so you can imagine what we felt like after opening all the gifts.
We received everything from our Chicco Travel System to cute, tiny clothes to homemade quilts. The pictures do not do the love and generosity of our family and friends justice. I have more pictures somewhere that I hope to find and post soon!
*Post about the Ashley/Noorman shower to follow!
Our first shower was in my hometown of Royal Oak, Michigan on October 16 when we were a mere 21 weeks pregnant. My aunts and mom put it all together for us and it was way better than we ever could have imagined! Neither Todd nor I are 'theme' people so my poor aunt had to come up with something on her own and she did awesome! Todd and I are huge Detroit Tigers fans and so as you can see from the pictures the theme for the baby shower fit us perfectly!
We had family and friends from over two hours away attend as well as friends from my childhood. My best friend drove up from Ohio with her two boys, both under three, only to have to drive back to Ohio to be back for a dinner at her church that same evening. Family from both my mom's side as well as my dad's side were there. People we hadn't seen since our wedding seven years ago were there. We were overwhelmed just by those in attendance so you can imagine what we felt like after opening all the gifts.
We received everything from our Chicco Travel System to cute, tiny clothes to homemade quilts. The pictures do not do the love and generosity of our family and friends justice. I have more pictures somewhere that I hope to find and post soon!
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| Each guest received a homemade bag (thanks to my Aunt Kathy filled with homemade goodies thanks to my Aunt Linda) |
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| Landon's first Detroit Tigers gear on a cute coat rack from Uncle Ron |
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| Todd and I still in shock from the love showed by our family and friends (this picture doesn't show everything)! |
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| Our cake made by a childhood friend's mom (also a friend!). Everything is homemade and edible except the baby - The detail was crazy! |
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| And last but not least, gifts for Grace from my aunts and cousins :) |
Monday, January 3, 2011
34 Weeks
*How far along? 34 weeks
*How big is your baby? A honeydew (17.2 to 18.7 in, 4.2 to 5.8 lb)
*Total weight gain: 18 pounds
*Sex: It’s a BOY!
*Name: Landon John Noorman
*Maternity clothes: Yes, but I am still able to fit in some of my regular clothes (though those are slowly dwindling)
*Stretch marks: Breasts - yes. Belly - no. I am still using Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil every night.
*Movement: Not only feeling it, but seeing it, too!
*Sleep: I have been getting about 4-5 hours a night and am waking up about every hour.
*Best moment this week: Getting started (and almost finishing the nursery thanks to my hubby)
*Food cravings: Homemade chicken tenders, cheese sticks and french fries, any Cherry Cola product, Little Caesar's Baby Pan Pan, Sweet N' Sour Chicken
*Labor signs: I have had Braxton Hicks contractions for a few weeks now.
*Belly button in or out: In (though starting to come out)
*What I miss: Not having heartburn 24/7
*What we’re looking forward to: The nursery being finished (just a couple of more finishing touches) - hope to post pictures later this week!*What I miss: Not having heartburn 24/7
Monday, December 27, 2010
The Name Game
As a fellow EA Blogger noticed in my previous post, I did indeed mention our baby boy's name - Landon John Noorman - Todd couldn't hold off any longer and we started letting people know a couple of weeks ago through phone calls, FB and then through our Christmas letter....Thanks, though, to Jen (in case I didn't want to let people know and just slipped!) :)
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Home For the Holidays
This year was the first year since being married that it was just the three of us at Christmas. When we lived in Michigan we spent Christmas morning with my family and then drove over to the other side of the state to spend Christmas evening with Todd's family. Since living in Tennessee we have drove up to Michigan twice for Christmas and had my parents down once.
This year, however, with Landon coming in (a short) 7 weeks, and us needing to get things done at home (the nursery, for example) as well as at school (lesson plans for my sub when I am on maternity leave - 12 weeks off!), we decided that that we would stay home and have Christmas with just the three of us. It has been wonderful - not having to travel 10 hours in the car there and back and not having to entertain anyone, but it was also a little sad for me because this was the first Christmas that I did not spend with my mom. Luckily, Todd and I have kept busy so I haven't had time to think about it much AND knowing that next year she will be down here, I made it and was still able to have a Merry Christmas :)
Something else that was 'new' this year (or at least it hasn't happened since we have lived here), middle Tennessee had a white Christmas!
This year, however, with Landon coming in (a short) 7 weeks, and us needing to get things done at home (the nursery, for example) as well as at school (lesson plans for my sub when I am on maternity leave - 12 weeks off!), we decided that that we would stay home and have Christmas with just the three of us. It has been wonderful - not having to travel 10 hours in the car there and back and not having to entertain anyone, but it was also a little sad for me because this was the first Christmas that I did not spend with my mom. Luckily, Todd and I have kept busy so I haven't had time to think about it much AND knowing that next year she will be down here, I made it and was still able to have a Merry Christmas :)
Something else that was 'new' this year (or at least it hasn't happened since we have lived here), middle Tennessee had a white Christmas!
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| The first white Christmas in 17 years! |
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| Here's to a Merry Christmas from our family to yours! |
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| The last year for just three stockings hung by the chimney with care! |
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| The real reason for the season - Happy Birthday Jesus! |
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours!
*To check out our Christmas letter, please click the following link (and while you are at, check out our family's web page!) The Noorman Family's Christmas Letter 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
2 Reasons for us to Celebrate on 11/29
First, Todd and I celebrate our wedding anniversary - Happy 7th Anniversary to us! I love you, babe!
Second, we celebrate the birth of our baby girl - Happy 8th Birthday Gracie Ann!
*The past 8 years have gone by so fast and she is a dog, I can't even imagine what it is going to be like when it involves a human :)
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| Happy Wedding Day - November 29, 2003 |
Second, we celebrate the birth of our baby girl - Happy 8th Birthday Gracie Ann!
*The past 8 years have gone by so fast and she is a dog, I can't even imagine what it is going to be like when it involves a human :)
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| Grace loves to have her picture taken! |
Sunday, November 28, 2010
29 Weeks
*How far along? 29 weeks
*How big is your baby? A squash (15.2 to 16.7 in, 2.5 to 3.8 lb)
*Total weight gain: 14 pounds
*Sex: It’s a BOY!
*Name: We know and you will find out in about 11 weeks :)
*Maternity clothes: Yes, but I am still able to fit in some of my regular clothes
*Stretch marks: Breasts - yes. Belly - no. I am using Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil every night
*Movement: All the time now!
*Sleep: I have been getting about 5-6 hours a night (and that might be pushing it!)
*Best moment this week: My mom getting to see her grandson for the first time!
*Food cravings: Grilled Cheese, French Fries, Chocolate Milk, Cherry 7 UP
*Labor signs: Let's hold off for about 11 more weeks!
*Belly button in or out: In
*What I miss: Being able to walk for more than 5 minutes without my legs feeling like they weigh a ton!
*What we’re looking forward to: Getting started on the nursery*What I miss: Being able to walk for more than 5 minutes without my legs feeling like they weigh a ton!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
I'm In Love With A New (Little) Man
Like I mentioned in my previous post we were able to surprise my mom with an ultrasound today. My mom asked me how long it would take. I told her about 5 minutes since it wasn't routine and just for our pleasure. I was way off. I should have said more like 30. Yes, we got another very thorough ultrasound today including more 3D shots! An excellent (FREE) early Christmas present for my mom who was in awe the entire time....
The tech performed another anatomy scan and while the first one was amazing at 20 weeks this one was even more so because he is now so much more developed and about 3x bigger. Leg and arm bones, heart, stomach, kidneys, bladder, rib cage, spine - everything looked, well, like it should, not like blobs or sticks or simply a hole. His face, hands and feet are more defined and we could see his facial features along with each little finger and toe. And, once again he was very active kicking, waving and yawning. At one point we even got to see him play with his toes!
As for results, baby boy is measuring in the 52nd percentile weighing 2lbs 13ozs. He had a healthy heartbeat of 163. And, while he is currently breech, there is no concern because we still have 11.5 weeks to go. Everything on my end looks great as well - cervix length, amount of amniotic fluid, weight gain (14 lbs. to date) and belly measurement are right where they should be.
And, now here is the new love of my life. While I loved him before, I felt a connection today as I watched the monitor and then, once I got this picture I couldn't stop looking at it, overwhelmed with love for this miracle growing inside me.
The tech performed another anatomy scan and while the first one was amazing at 20 weeks this one was even more so because he is now so much more developed and about 3x bigger. Leg and arm bones, heart, stomach, kidneys, bladder, rib cage, spine - everything looked, well, like it should, not like blobs or sticks or simply a hole. His face, hands and feet are more defined and we could see his facial features along with each little finger and toe. And, once again he was very active kicking, waving and yawning. At one point we even got to see him play with his toes!
As for results, baby boy is measuring in the 52nd percentile weighing 2lbs 13ozs. He had a healthy heartbeat of 163. And, while he is currently breech, there is no concern because we still have 11.5 weeks to go. Everything on my end looks great as well - cervix length, amount of amniotic fluid, weight gain (14 lbs. to date) and belly measurement are right where they should be.
And, now here is the new love of my life. While I loved him before, I felt a connection today as I watched the monitor and then, once I got this picture I couldn't stop looking at it, overwhelmed with love for this miracle growing inside me.
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| 28w3d |
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