HAPPY HALLOWEEN

The kids had a great time at their friends house for Halloween. We managed to make almost all the houses in the neighborhood and they enjoyed their goodies when we returned from the Trick-or-Treating they did. Steph and myself were completely amazed at how well the two 2-year-olds stayed steady with the older bunch. Way to go Owen and Mia! The kids are jonked and so are Jason and I. I am sure tomorrow is going to be more of a great day. Can't believe it will already be November 1st.

Olivia, Nicky, Emma-James, Owen, Mia and Ezme

Ezme 7 weeks old

Ezme is now 7 weeks old, and I am still in awe at how time just seems to fly by. I guess that happens when your mom to 4 and your life revolves around school work, swimming lessons, Girl Scouts, changing, feeding, cleaning and organizing. Not to mention the numerous trips to the library, grocery store and target. Busy busy.

Ezme had another check up today. Nothing too big. Just a over-all well baby visit. Weight is great. we are up to 9lbs 10oz. and 22 inches long. She is growing like a week thats for sure. We are still eating about every 4 hours, but we tend to cluster feed in the morning. Ezme has no problems drinking sometimes 12 ounces in a single morning feed. She is also sleeping through the night and has been for about a week now. Usually she will go down around 8:30pm and sleeps until about 8 or 8:30 the next morning. HURRAY. Now if only mommy could relax enough to sleep through the night as well. *giggles* Its hard though when you are listening for 4 sets of breaths all through the night. Ahh, I don't really mind though. I have plenty of time to sleep when I am old and gray.

Ezme 7 weeks old. Lounging around in her seat

 

Tomorrow is Halloween. We plan on spending the evening with some good friends in Lincoln. They live in a great area for Trick-or-Treating. Lots of friendly houses and and its mostly a dead end road, so we don't have to worry so much about cars. Unlike our area that is very busy with cars and trucks and sadly not many people on our street keep there lights on for Trick-or-Treaters. Its just nice that we have a place we can go. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

Auntie Ryann visits and Birthday Wishes

My sweet sister decided to come down this month not only to see her newest niece again, but to also be here for Owen's 2nd birthday. Plus I have been dying to take Tyson to the Zoo here in Providence, but the weather doesn't always seem to understand that we don't have time for rain, wind or snow. So with that, we were very lucky to have beautiful weather while they where here. Thank Heavens. I wasn't quit sure how to explain to my 3 year old nephew that we couldn't go see the Elephants again this time. Sadly though, it was me who was unable to attend this years Spooky Zoo at Roger Williams. I was a busy beaver cleaning the house and getting party things ready for Owen's 2nd birthday. My parents along with my sister took the kiddos to the Zoo while hubby and I handled the party stuff here at the house. It really worked out great that way too. By the time they arrived home, everything was just about finished.

Tyson and Owen enjoying MUD

 

Emma-James and Tyson hanging out in the toy box

 

I was so happy that my sister and nephew as well as my parents could come down for Owen's 2nd birthday. It was such a great day. Warm weather, great food, lots of friends and family. I still can't believe that we managed to pack almost 30 people in the house and that included at least 12 kids. WOW. I still have been horrible getting Thank You cards out in the mail, but I have not forgotten. I keep hoping for a good picture of Owen to send everyone along with the Thank You's. But those who have had pleasure to spend time with a 2 year old, knows that its always a hit or miss with them. So keep a lookout. I promise I will send them to you!

Owen blowing out his Big Birthday candles

 

Opening up his presents

 

I would have to say all in all the day was a complete success. Everyone to me had a good time. We had the pleasure of spending his birthday with some great friends as well as our great neighbors. Owen had a fantastic time being the busy body that he is. And by the end of the day, was so tired that he fell asleep in his clothes. Poor bugger. HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY LITTLE MAN, MOMMY LOVES YOU TONS!

Ezme is a MONTH OLD!

Ezme is now one month old. Hard to believe the time has flown by so fast! I couldn't wait for her to arrive, and now she is already one month old. In one month she has made about two dozen trips to the Mall. She has gone to watch her big sisters at swimming lessons 6 times, she has rode in mommy's van at least everyday sometimes twice a day since she was born. Walked around Boston Common, has been Apple Picking,and enjoyed the sunny outside. Here is a picture of the big blue eyed girl!

Ezme 1 month old

 

Ezme 3 weeks old

Nothing new to report. I think the weight department is better, as she is gaining steadily and growing out of her clothes. She went to the Doctors for a quick check up. 9lbs. 2oz. and 21 inches long. We are happy all around. We don't go back for a month!! Pictures, pictures. Isn't that what you really want.

Ezme 2 weeks old

 

Ezme 3 weeks old

 

Ezme is 2 weeks old

Ezme's second trip to the Pediatrician didn't bowed well today. Once again we are lacking in the weight department with just me. So I had to supplement almost from the very day I saw our Doctor last. Ugh! Anyways, Ezme is now up too 7 lbs 10 oz. So she is doing pretty good. We were hoping for a bit better, but things are what they are. I am sure when she really responds to the world, she will be just like her big sisters and big brother and eat like a moose! We will most likely be supplementing from now on. I will continue to nurse for as long as my body will allow. Such a bummer feeling, but I knew it would happen. I haven't been able to for any of my other kiddos, so I didn't expect Ezme to be any different. They are all fantastic with latching on, but my milk just never seems to come in well. We spend the week enjoying the Boston Common and even taking Ezme out Apple Picking. Busy little girl already. Here are some pictures of our outings over the last week or so. Enjoy.

Ezme snoozing while the older kids pick apples

 

Wearing Daddy's hat at the Boston Common

 

Snoozing at the common (week and a half old)

 

Not sure what we are doing this week. Jason will be going back to work soon, Girl Scouts will start up as well and lets not forget Mr. Big Man himself will be turning 2!! Hugs for now.

Ezme's first week

Ezme is doing great so far. She had her first official Appointment with our Pediatrician today. She isn't gaining very well, and has lost a good chunk of weight since we left the hospital on Thursday. Here are her stats so far are:

Birth - 8lbs. 2oz. 20 inches

2 days old - 7lbs. 13 oz. 20 inches

6 days old - 7lbs. 7 oz. 20 1/2 inches

So far we are really doing good in the nursing department, my milk is coming in nicely and she seems satisfied after every feeding. Right now, we are lasting anywhere between 2-4 hours between each meal. We will see how things progress, but I almost can guarantee that formula is in our very near future.

Leaving the hospital

 

First day home

 

One week old

 

We go back again next week for another weight check. Lets hope its a good Appt.

Emma-James first day of Pre-School

Emma-James started Pre-School today. I was so lucky to have been able to leave the hospital so I could take her with daddy to her first day. Today marks my due date with Ezme, so it would have been sucky if I had not been able to be their for her on her special day. Its always a special time when your little one leaves the nest (so to speak). She cried for about 5 minutes after we dropped her off, but from what Miss. Cheryl had told us, she had a great time, and stopped crying after a few minutes. WAY TO GO EMMA-JAMES!! Here is my sweet monkey on her first day of school.

We were a little late, and she was a little nervous

 

The Gang comes to Visit

The nurse was sweet to let the kiddos come and visit their new sister while I was still in the delivery room. Usually they don't allow this, but because visiting hours end at 8pm, she felt it wouldn't be fair for them to have to wait until the next afternoon. So my gaggle came tonight. I was so happy to see them, and of course I wasn't the important person in the room. Ezme was of course on everyone's mind. And as promised, we let Emma-James hold her first. Here are some great pictures of the first few moments.

Emma-James and Owen meeting Ezme for the first time (My nephew in the background sneaking a peek)

 

Emma-James completely in love

 

Olivia the Pro

 

Almost all the kiddos. My nephew Tyson smiling for the camera

 

Ahhh, such a great visit! I love my kiddos and I now am a mommy to 5!!! Who would have thought that!

Kiley

Ezme Anabella Arrives!

I am proud to announce that the newest member of the Rodrigues' clan is finally here. After a long pregnancy, full of fun, excitement, worry and chaos. Our beautiful daughter has arrived. Ezme Anabelle Martin Rodrigues arrived by induction this evening at 5:25pm. She weighed in at 8lbs 2oz and was 20" long. She is by far my biggest and tallest baby. My labor was very intense and quick. Three hours from start to finish. She came out with the most beautiful set of blue eyes, and a full set of dark brown hair. I now know why I had the worse case of heartburn ever during the last 9 months!!!

The little ones will be arriving shortly to see there new baby sister. I am sure there will be lots of love to go around. The promise was that Emma-James would be the first to get to hold her. She has been waiting very patiently for what seems like FOREVER in her world for this little one to arrive.

I feel so blessed to have these kiddos in my life. I thank God everyday for all these blessings he has given me. Even Anabelle. I am sure she too would be a proud big sister.

Just before I delivered Ezme

 

Ezme's first bow

 

Ezme minutes old

 

Look at all of her hair

 

Sleeping baby

 

Hope you enjoy the pictures! More to come I promise

Kiley