Lane Matthew Sicinski arrived at 12:22 AM on Sunday (6 lbs. 10 oz. and 18 1/2 inches). Mom and baby are doing fine.
THE BEFORE LANE PICTURES:
PICTURES POST ARRIVAL OF LANE
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Lane's room is ready and so are we!
Today I am 36.6 weeks along, this is the time in my pregnancy when Reese was born. Tomorrow I will be 37 weeks. I had an appointment on Thursday and am dilated 2 cm on the outside, 1 cm on the inside and am 70% effaced. Sooo, doctor says that she does not think I'll make it two more weeks to my c-section date of November 1st. I agree! She could feel Lane's head when she checked me, so he's definitely low which of course I knew because I can feel the pressure.
The good thing is we are far enough along that he is healthy and we are prepared. My hospital bags are packed, and I have wrapped up most of my tasks at work.
The past two weekends we have scrambled to finish laundry, buy last minute items, boil bottles/nipples/pacifiers, hang curtains, take down the full size bed (too big to fit with the crib), set up the twin bed (can be used for a changing table and in case someone needs a place to sleep when they visit), wash the car seat cover etc. Thanks to Matt, Mom, Pat and Grandma Ruth we got everything done!
Here is Lane's new room. I love the bedding - the colors, the pattern and the choo choo trains! The blackout curtains are blue/white gingham - love 'em! We didn't go all out since we are in the rent house, but rest assured his room will be all decked out in our new house next year.
The good thing is we are far enough along that he is healthy and we are prepared. My hospital bags are packed, and I have wrapped up most of my tasks at work.
The past two weekends we have scrambled to finish laundry, buy last minute items, boil bottles/nipples/pacifiers, hang curtains, take down the full size bed (too big to fit with the crib), set up the twin bed (can be used for a changing table and in case someone needs a place to sleep when they visit), wash the car seat cover etc. Thanks to Matt, Mom, Pat and Grandma Ruth we got everything done!
Here is Lane's new room. I love the bedding - the colors, the pattern and the choo choo trains! The blackout curtains are blue/white gingham - love 'em! We didn't go all out since we are in the rent house, but rest assured his room will be all decked out in our new house next year.
We can't wait to meet our sweet boy!
Also, here are some updated pictures of the house (The windows are in and we continue to make progress!!)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
33 Week Ultrasound
On Thursday, September 23rd, I had my 33 week ultrasound and appointment. Everything looked great and I got the ok to travel to Abilene for Maylee's wedding.
Here's Lane in my belly...he was estimated to weigh 5lbs.
Profile
Fingers
Hair
Foot and knee 
4D image of his sweet face - check out those cheeks and lips
And nose...I wonder if he will look like me after all.
Here's Lane in my belly...he was estimated to weigh 5lbs.
Profile
Fingers
Hair
Foot and knee 4D image of his sweet face - check out those cheeks and lips
And nose...I wonder if he will look like me after all.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
We're making muffins!
I have been craving spice muffins ever since Reese got a new book called "If you give a Moose a muffin." The book is one in a series of five from Chick-fil-a. They are really cute.
So on Sunday morning after Reese's bath she and I made muffins! Reese enjoyed helping me measure the ingredients and pour them into the mixing bowl. She kept saying, "We're making muffins!"
I was given the recipe by my friend Crystalyn back in college ~ Mississippi Spice Muffins:
Cream: 2 eggs, 2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter
Add: 16 oz applesauce, 4 cups flour, 1 T cinnamon, 2 tsp allspice, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking soda
Bake: 350 for 10-12 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
Yields: 2 1/2 dozen
She is not scared of the mixer anymore! Yay!
Reese put the muffin cups in the tin all by herself.
She is such a big helper!
While the muffins were baking, Reese and I read her book which inspired us to bake.
Reese couldn't wait for the muffins to be ready! After they cooled off, we were able to enjoy them.
Then a little bigger bite, but I think maybe the muffins were too "spicy" for Reese. She didn't love them as much as I did. Maybe next time we will make blueberry instead. ;)
So on Sunday morning after Reese's bath she and I made muffins! Reese enjoyed helping me measure the ingredients and pour them into the mixing bowl. She kept saying, "We're making muffins!"
I was given the recipe by my friend Crystalyn back in college ~ Mississippi Spice Muffins:
Cream: 2 eggs, 2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter
Add: 16 oz applesauce, 4 cups flour, 1 T cinnamon, 2 tsp allspice, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking soda
Bake: 350 for 10-12 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
Yields: 2 1/2 dozen
She is not scared of the mixer anymore! Yay!
Reese put the muffin cups in the tin all by herself.
She is such a big helper!
While the muffins were baking, Reese and I read her book which inspired us to bake.
Reese couldn't wait for the muffins to be ready! After they cooled off, we were able to enjoy them.
A small bite at first...
Then a little bigger bite, but I think maybe the muffins were too "spicy" for Reese. She didn't love them as much as I did. Maybe next time we will make blueberry instead. ;) The best part was spending time together baking the muffins.
For the rest of the day (and all weekend really) Reese enjoyed playing with Lane's new toys. She really could not get enough of them. This morning Reese told me, "When baby Lane gets here, I want to play with him." Ah, what a sweet big sister.
Lane received a new Super Puppy, the toy Reese used to love and tore to pieces. I discarded him when we moved and registerd for a new one which I received at my work shower. Well, Reese still loves the puppy and had so much fun singing and dancing with him all weekend. We figure if Super Puppy wears out before Lane gets to play with him, we will just buy another one. ;)
My friend Wendy sent us a box of gifts including a soft, squeaky toy giraffe named Sophie. While kissing Sophie, Reese says, "I love Sophie." She has been kissing her favorite toys lately telling me how she loves them. She even kisses her octopus and kitty cat bath towels.
In the afternoon, we attended the sibling hospital tour for ages 2-5. Reese got to watch a video about being a big sister, how to hold a baby, what a baby eats, etc. Then she learned how to change a diaper and swadle a baby. Reese was also given a t-shirt that says, "I am a big sister."
After that, we took a tour of the hospital where we saw where Mommy will deliver baby Lane, the baby nursery and the post partum room Mommy will be in after Lane is born.
I think it was a good introduction for her which will prepare her for visiting me in the hospital after he is born. When we got home she practiced holding Super Puppy like a baby and was very gentle. She gave him lots kisses practicing for baby Lane!
Other news this week - Reese decided she wanted to dress herself from head to toe. So needless to say, I was a little late to work on both Monday and Tuesday. Reese did a great job of dressing herself with only a little help when she asked for it. It is great that she is becoming even more independent, but it does add to the time it takes to get out of the door in the morning. On Wednesday, before I did anything for her (i.e. moving the stool in front of the sink, wiping her, putting on her panties, etc.) I asked if she wanted to do it or if she wanted Mommy to help. That seemed to work better and she did let me help out more without getting upset because she wanted to do it.
For the rest of the day (and all weekend really) Reese enjoyed playing with Lane's new toys. She really could not get enough of them. This morning Reese told me, "When baby Lane gets here, I want to play with him." Ah, what a sweet big sister.
Lane received a new Super Puppy, the toy Reese used to love and tore to pieces. I discarded him when we moved and registerd for a new one which I received at my work shower. Well, Reese still loves the puppy and had so much fun singing and dancing with him all weekend. We figure if Super Puppy wears out before Lane gets to play with him, we will just buy another one. ;)My friend Wendy sent us a box of gifts including a soft, squeaky toy giraffe named Sophie. While kissing Sophie, Reese says, "I love Sophie." She has been kissing her favorite toys lately telling me how she loves them. She even kisses her octopus and kitty cat bath towels.
In the afternoon, we attended the sibling hospital tour for ages 2-5. Reese got to watch a video about being a big sister, how to hold a baby, what a baby eats, etc. Then she learned how to change a diaper and swadle a baby. Reese was also given a t-shirt that says, "I am a big sister."
After that, we took a tour of the hospital where we saw where Mommy will deliver baby Lane, the baby nursery and the post partum room Mommy will be in after Lane is born.
I think it was a good introduction for her which will prepare her for visiting me in the hospital after he is born. When we got home she practiced holding Super Puppy like a baby and was very gentle. She gave him lots kisses practicing for baby Lane!
Other news this week - Reese decided she wanted to dress herself from head to toe. So needless to say, I was a little late to work on both Monday and Tuesday. Reese did a great job of dressing herself with only a little help when she asked for it. It is great that she is becoming even more independent, but it does add to the time it takes to get out of the door in the morning. On Wednesday, before I did anything for her (i.e. moving the stool in front of the sink, wiping her, putting on her panties, etc.) I asked if she wanted to do it or if she wanted Mommy to help. That seemed to work better and she did let me help out more without getting upset because she wanted to do it.
Framing progress - Week 1
They made progress on the first floor this week!
Tuesday afternoon ~ Back of house.
Wednesday afternoon ~ Started laying the trusses ~ Back of house.
Front of house.
Thursday afternoon ~ most of the trusses are in place ~ Side of house taken across the street.
Matt arrived home from Arkansas on Thursday evening, so we did our first walk through. Front of house (concrete slab that pokes out is for the stoop in the front yard).
Side yard view (foundation on the right side of lot is for a brick wall that will keep Reese safe and block out some of the noise from the street). The right side of the house that peeks out in the back is the study.
By Friday afternoon, they had finished laying the trusses (except for the garage) and placed the plywood flooring down. Almost ready for the second floor to go up. View from front door looking down the hallway.
The stairs will go up here in between the dining and great room. The wet bar will sit behind/under the staircase and will be accessible from the dining room and great room. Who wants a cocktail? I do!
Great room. This view is of the side wall which will have a window on each side of the fireplace with built-ins below the windows.
Great room. This wall will have a built-in entertainment center and a doorway to the wet bar.
Long hallway which will make the great room feel very open. There will be 3 sets of African mahogony french doors leading to the side yard. Only the far right set of doors will actually open.
Breakfast nook/banquet which also looks out to the side yard. A bench seat will be built in below a big set of windows.
Matt and Reese measured the location of the island which sits in the center of the kitchen.
View of garage and back of breakfast nook.
Another view of side yard.
They had to cut back some of our neighbor's tree limbs to prepare for the second floor framing.
Tuesday afternoon ~ Back of house.
Wednesday afternoon ~ Started laying the trusses ~ Back of house.
Front of house.
Thursday afternoon ~ most of the trusses are in place ~ Side of house taken across the street.
Matt arrived home from Arkansas on Thursday evening, so we did our first walk through. Front of house (concrete slab that pokes out is for the stoop in the front yard).
Side yard view (foundation on the right side of lot is for a brick wall that will keep Reese safe and block out some of the noise from the street). The right side of the house that peeks out in the back is the study.
By Friday afternoon, they had finished laying the trusses (except for the garage) and placed the plywood flooring down. Almost ready for the second floor to go up. View from front door looking down the hallway.
The stairs will go up here in between the dining and great room. The wet bar will sit behind/under the staircase and will be accessible from the dining room and great room. Who wants a cocktail? I do!
Great room. This view is of the side wall which will have a window on each side of the fireplace with built-ins below the windows.
Great room. This wall will have a built-in entertainment center and a doorway to the wet bar.
Long hallway which will make the great room feel very open. There will be 3 sets of African mahogony french doors leading to the side yard. Only the far right set of doors will actually open.
Breakfast nook/banquet which also looks out to the side yard. A bench seat will be built in below a big set of windows.
Matt and Reese measured the location of the island which sits in the center of the kitchen.
View of garage and back of breakfast nook.
Another view of side yard.
They had to cut back some of our neighbor's tree limbs to prepare for the second floor framing.
More on the second floor next week!
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