And another baby makes 4!

On October 23rd we welcomed Ryan Michael, the newest Brzezinski addition into our family. 

Ryan Michael Brzezinski

The week before Ryan was born we decided to schedule an induction for the 23rd hoping he would come on his own.  Apparently I am just too good of a host because he did not want to come on his own. The Saturday before Ryan came we went to an apple orchard to have some fall fun before we would be homebound with an infant.  We went with Grandma Peg, Grandpa Gig, Aunt Beth, Uncle Brian, Aunt Stefanie, Kate, Megan, and Luke.  Jacob LOVED the tractor ride and eating the apples.  He was "double fisting" while we picked our apples.  It was a perfect fall day and I was surprised with the tractor ride and all the walking that there were still no signs of labor. 

Ben, Jacob, Grandma Peg, & Grandpa Gig on the Tractor

Jacob in the Orchard with his partners in crime, Kate & Megan

 The next day (Sunday), I started feeling some contractions after nap time.  They were coming about every 5 minutes so Ben and I left Jacob with Nana & Grandma and headed into the hospital, but we were sent home.  Apparently Ryan was not ready.

The False Alarm Sunday Night

So on the morning of the 23rd we headed into the hospital to start our induction.  My labor the 2nd time around was a lot easier!  (I guess that happens when your first baby is 10lbs 9oz.)  My sister came to visit, which helped pass the time.  At 7pm I was 10cm and started pushing, and at 7:40 Ryan was born!  Ben and I couldn't agree on a name.  We had narrowed it down to two choices and decided to wait until we saw our little boy to name him.  When they brought him over to us we both looked at him and both agreed he looked like a Ryan.  It was a nice moment and totally worth the wait to reveal the name.  Ryan was a whopping 11lbs 0oz and 21.5 inches!  Our doctor was a little surprised at how big Ryan ended up being.  Since Jacob had been so big, we were monitoring Ryan's size during the pregnancy.  I was measuring right on and at 38 week ultrasound they were guessing him to be about 7.5lbs.  Boy were they wrong!  Here are some pictures of Ryan at the hospital.

We were very fortunate that Ben was able to take 2 weeks off from work to help me with our two precious boys.  Boy was I thankful for Ben's help!  Jacob adjusted amazingly well to his new baby brother.  He loves to sit with me when I am nursing Ryan, and he says in the cutest voice "baby" every time he sees Ryan.  Jacob is always aware of where is brother is and loves to point out Ryan's fingers, belly button, and nose.  Whenever Ryan cries Jacob will let us know by saying "Oh No! Baby."  One of Jacob's favorite activities is coloring.  We did a lot of coloring and as you can tell in the picture Jacob takes his coloring very seriously. 

Daddy & his boys

The next great artist?

Jacob "supervising" Ryan & Mommy

While Ben was home we also celebrated Ryan's first Halloween.  Instead of carving pumpkins we let Jacob color his pumpkin instead.  He absolutely loved coloring it and even helped out Ben in decorating his pumpkin.  Ryan was a little pumpkin and Jacob was Yoda this year. His Yoda costume has been passed down from his cousins on the Brzezinski side.  Ben's older brother Zack's 3  kids have all worn the same Yoda costume for Halloween.  Jacob enjoyed trick or treating for a 22 month old.  He would ever so gently select one piece of candy (His favorite treat was a tootsie pop) and then in the most adorable voice say "kenk you" as he walked away.

Jacob coloring his pumpkin

Mommy's little Pumpkin

 

Yoda & Ariel enjoying their loot

Mommy and her boys

 Our newest little man is now 2 weeks old!  My how time has flown by.  Ben is back at work and I am adjusting to having the two boys on my own.  Ryan and I went to the doctor and he is doing great!  He weighs 11lbs 4.5oz and has grown almost an inch.  He is starting to be more alert and is quite strong, just like his brother was.  We feel truly blessed to have these two wonderful little boys and look forward to posting more about our little loves.

Ryan at 2 weeks old

Brotherly Love