Today we went for Landon's 1 month Wellness Check and he is doing great! The Dr. was very pleased and said that he looks great and that she doesn't have any concerns at all with him.
Weight: 10lbs. 12oz. (80th percentile)
Length: 23in. (95th percentile)
We are blessed to have a healthy baby boy!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
THE ENVELOPE?
Yes, we've opened the envelope! After Landon was born, we decided to open the infamous envelope to learn the sex of our baby! The ultrasound was correct... It's a boy! :)
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
How did we decide to name our baby Landon Ray? Landon was simply a name that both Brandon and I liked. We didn't personally know anyone else with the name. After Landon was born and the name was given, we've been asked if it is a combination of Larry & Brandon and though we had never thought of that before... Sure it is! As for Ray... both my dad and Brandon's mom share the middle name of Ray (Rae). We felt that it was not often and pretty special that a name is common to both sides of the family so we decided to honor a grandparent from both sides and go with Ray. Had "Beanie" been a girl, the middle name would have also been Rae. What would her first name have been? You'll have to wait... our next baby could be a girl! :)
THANKS IS NOT ENOUGH!
We can't begin to thank our family and friends for all that they have done for us both throughout our pregnancy and since Landon was born. The generous gifts, phone calls, e-mails and meals have been so great. We can't thank everyone enough for all of your love and support. THANK YOU!
Yes, we've opened the envelope! After Landon was born, we decided to open the infamous envelope to learn the sex of our baby! The ultrasound was correct... It's a boy! :)
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
How did we decide to name our baby Landon Ray? Landon was simply a name that both Brandon and I liked. We didn't personally know anyone else with the name. After Landon was born and the name was given, we've been asked if it is a combination of Larry & Brandon and though we had never thought of that before... Sure it is! As for Ray... both my dad and Brandon's mom share the middle name of Ray (Rae). We felt that it was not often and pretty special that a name is common to both sides of the family so we decided to honor a grandparent from both sides and go with Ray. Had "Beanie" been a girl, the middle name would have also been Rae. What would her first name have been? You'll have to wait... our next baby could be a girl! :)
THANKS IS NOT ENOUGH!
We can't begin to thank our family and friends for all that they have done for us both throughout our pregnancy and since Landon was born. The generous gifts, phone calls, e-mails and meals have been so great. We can't thank everyone enough for all of your love and support. THANK YOU!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LANDON RAY BLAIR
WOW! It's been a while... a long while... since I have signed on to update this blog! Here's the latest... picking up from where we left off on May 10.
May 18- Happy Birthday Sabre & HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL!
May 23- To the pediatrician re: the cord. They treated it a bit to dry it up, decreasing the odor. Said it looked good though... no infection. Landon weighed 8lbs. and is movning in the right direction. Saturday night... The cord fell off! WHEW!
June 6- Happy Birthday Parker! Landon's first trip to West Lafayette. We gave him a big bottle before we left and he was content the whole way home. Brandon did yard work with his parents & Landon met many new friends. After a long day we again fed him before we hit the road back to Green. He slept the whole way. We are LUCKY!
June 8- Landon went shopping with Mommy & Grandma at the Lodi Outlet Mall. 
June 13- Grandma & Grandpa Blair came to visit!
May 11- Dr. appt was great. Still dilated and effaced the same, 2 & 75%. Babie's Heart Rate 152.
May 12- Happy Birthday Cousin Sean
May 14- Meeting with my HR Team to finalize my plans for leave (good thing we did!)
May 15-Brandon had done a lot of landscaping for a friend and all of our yard work and I had a busy day at work with a lot of walking so we decided to stay in Fri night and order a pizza. As we were looking ahead to the weekend I asked B what we had planned for Sat. We had NOTHING on schedule so I decided that I was going to go and get a pedicure! Perfect... A day with nothing but relaxing to do!
May 16- Happy Birthday Uncle John & TODAY WAS BABY DAY!!!!!!!!!
Here's how it all went down...
7:46 AM WATER BROKE while I was lying in bed. (Not exactly what I had expected at all to say the least!!! What an experience!)
8:40 AM Left our house for the last time ever without a baby! Our drive to the hospital was not at all what we had expected. We were both in great spirits, relaxed and calm as I was not having contractions at all!
9:00 AM Arrived at Akron General Medical Center- 3cm Dilated
9:30 AM Pitocin was started through my IV
2:30 PM 5cm Dilated. Intense Contractions. Epidural administered
3:00 PM Mom & Dad came. We visited until 4:00 and they then went to get a bite to eat with Brandon before labor progressed any further.
6:15 PM Nurse said that I was ready to go. Dr. had been called.
6:20 PM Began to push
6:30 PM Was told I had to stop pushing b/c the Dr hadn't arrived yet
6:40 PM Dr arrived! Pushing resumed.
6:59 PM LANDON RAY BLAIR ENTERED THE WORLD!!!! He weighed 8lbs 5oz and was 20.5 inches long with a full head of dark hair! 
8:00 PM Grandpa & Grandma Crow came into the room to meet their FIRST Grandbaby!
9:15 PM Grandpa, Grandma and Daddy went to get Mommy a Frosty & French Fries from Wendy's! After not eating ALL day, it sounded SO yummy!
10:00 PM I was taken to my postpartum room for relaxation and recovery. My food arrived. My parents left for my house. Brandon decided to stay with me & Landon to help us through the night.
Overall, I felt AMAZING and told Brandon that I would do it all again tomorrow! I was really pleasantly surprised with labor. I was thrilled to have Landon in less than 12 hours from start to finish. Of course as the Epidural wore off there was pain, but it was tolerable...especially as I looked at Landon! :)
May 17- My parents came back in the morning after having spent the night at our house. Grandma & Grandpa Blair came to see us mid morning and Kevin, Aleesa, Grayson & Bryn came in the afternoon to meet Landon. Dan & Jena came in the evening. It was great to have visitors to help pass the time. No matter how great the hospital...it's never nice to be in one. I was happy to be feeling wonderful!
May 18- Happy Birthday Sabre & HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL!We were so anxious to get out of the hospital. We had been there for such a short time, but believe me... it was LONG enough. Being bothered by the staff throughout the night and trying to see that Landon didn't disturb others who were trying to sleep was a bit unnerving. We were ready to go home and adjust as a family. The drive wasn't really what we had expected either. Landon cried the whole way. We didn't get any of the "great" pictures or video that he had imagined we would. However, Landon did proudly wear his WITNESS onesie in support of the Cavs.
May 19- Landon met his babysitters! Thanks to Angela & Toni for coming & bringing us dinner!
May 20- Newborn Check-up at the Pediatrician's Office! Landon weighed 7lbs 12 oz.
May 21- Happy Birthday Alisa! Thanks for coming to meet Landon!
Happy Anniversary Steve & Jen
May 22- Happy Birthday Erica!
Landon has his first photo session with a photographer. Will send a link soon for all to view his pictures. A nurse from the hospital came today too to check on us. We asked about Landon's umbilical cord and the odor it had. She advised us to call the Dr. Other than that she seemed to think that we had things under control! So far... So good. Then the hospital called. UPS had destroyed Landon's blood work on the way to Columbus so we had to go back to get it drawn again. I was a teary mess, but Landon was great! He wouldn't take their pacifier and didn't make a peep. What a trooper!
May 23- To the pediatrician re: the cord. They treated it a bit to dry it up, decreasing the odor. Said it looked good though... no infection. Landon weighed 8lbs. and is movning in the right direction. Saturday night... The cord fell off! WHEW!May 26- Happy Birthday Jaime, Carl, Nick & Robin!
May 27- Happy Birthday to my Favorite Aussie... Kylie!!!
Went to the Dr. too for a weight check... 8lbs. 11oz.! He's definitely eating well!!!!
May 31- Landon went to church! He did great! After making his presence known at the very beginning of the service he didn't say another word! We were happy that he got to meet Pastor Bryan.
June 1- Happy Birthday Stephen & Cade! Brandon went back to work today. Now it's just me and Landon at home in the evenings.
June 2- Happy Birthday Jessica!
June 3- Landon went to Mount Union with Grandma & Mommy and got to meet Audra!
June 5- A second photo session. We are so excited to have these photos. Link is soon to come. Scott & Val came for lunch.
June 6- Happy Birthday Parker! Landon's first trip to West Lafayette. We gave him a big bottle before we left and he was content the whole way home. Brandon did yard work with his parents & Landon met many new friends. After a long day we again fed him before we hit the road back to Green. He slept the whole way. We are LUCKY!June 7- Landon's first trip to the grocery store! :)
June 8- Landon went shopping with Mommy & Grandma at the Lodi Outlet Mall. June 13- Grandma & Grandpa Blair came to visit! Sunday, May 10, 2009
May 4-10
4- HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUSIN JOHN!
Starting today we will now see the Dr. EVERY WEEK! We still can't believe that we are already to this point of our pregnancy. Now that we see the Dr. every Monday, we know we are on the downhill run! I have successfully gained the 35 lbs that the Dr was hoping for. Baby's heartbeat is 147 and I have begun to dilate! 2cm & 75% effaced. The Dr. has reassured me that the 'contractions' that I felt last Friday were real and that I should monitor them. Now it will just be a waiting game. Who knows how long we will be at this stage... a few days? a couple of weeks?? We'll keep you posted!
5- HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUSIN MICHELLE!
6- HAPPY BITHDAY DAD!
Brandon was given the day off as there was an abundance of Deputies on the schedule. Therefore I too shortened my hours. After working from home until 1:30, we were off to run a few errands that needed to be complete before Baby gets here!
7- Cavs v. Atlanta! Another exciting victory!
8- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!
9- Mom and Dad came up for a quick visit. It was a great day to shop the local greenhouses for seasonal flowers and plants. Brandon and I were then off to Dan & Jena's to celebrate Alexis' FIRST birthday! It's hard to believe how quickly a year can go by.
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10- HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ALEXIS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TROY!!
Starting today we will now see the Dr. EVERY WEEK! We still can't believe that we are already to this point of our pregnancy. Now that we see the Dr. every Monday, we know we are on the downhill run! I have successfully gained the 35 lbs that the Dr was hoping for. Baby's heartbeat is 147 and I have begun to dilate! 2cm & 75% effaced. The Dr. has reassured me that the 'contractions' that I felt last Friday were real and that I should monitor them. Now it will just be a waiting game. Who knows how long we will be at this stage... a few days? a couple of weeks?? We'll keep you posted!
5- HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUSIN MICHELLE!
6- HAPPY BITHDAY DAD!
Brandon was given the day off as there was an abundance of Deputies on the schedule. Therefore I too shortened my hours. After working from home until 1:30, we were off to run a few errands that needed to be complete before Baby gets here!
7- Cavs v. Atlanta! Another exciting victory!
8- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!
9- Mom and Dad came up for a quick visit. It was a great day to shop the local greenhouses for seasonal flowers and plants. Brandon and I were then off to Dan & Jena's to celebrate Alexis' FIRST birthday! It's hard to believe how quickly a year can go by.
10- HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ALEXIS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TROY!!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Apr 27- May 3
27- HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT!
28- I had yet another meeting at work regarding my maternity schedule and my plan to attempt balancing work and family after the baby arrives. We are getting closer. Just need to complete some paperwork and hopefully get this all squared away soon!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ERIC & KEIRA! They too have purchased their first home! Today they were to get the keys with a planned move this weekend. We are so happy for you!
30- My Group Sales Team went to dinner at Morton's Steakhouse in downtown Cleveland to celebrate a really special season! As a sales team were were successful in reaching a couple of lofty goals. It's great to work hard and to be rewarded for it too. With amazing food, great company and many laughs, we all left with a sore stomach. To my GES Team.. LOVE YOU ALL!
1- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN!
After experiencing 'contractions' for the better part of the day, I left the office around 4:30. Much of the evening was spent on the couch while relaxing with my feet elevated.
2- THANKS, ALISA for a WONDERFUL baby shower! Alisa graciously hosted a shower for me at her home that included a great lunch spread followed by desserts that were not only beautiful but also delicious! Thanks for all that you have done for Brandon and I throughout our pregnancy! A special thanks too to Sandy (Alisa's Mom) for helping.
3- My final baby shower! Thanks to Deb for coordinating a fun afternoon for Mom and I. It's always good to spend time with some of my Mom's best friends from college.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND SUPPORT AS WE PREPARE TO WELCOME OUR LITTLE ONE INTO THE WORLD! WE CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR GIFTS, ADVICE AND WISDOM AS WE BEGIN THIS EXCITING STAGE OF OUR LIVES... PARENTHOOD!
28- I had yet another meeting at work regarding my maternity schedule and my plan to attempt balancing work and family after the baby arrives. We are getting closer. Just need to complete some paperwork and hopefully get this all squared away soon!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ERIC & KEIRA! They too have purchased their first home! Today they were to get the keys with a planned move this weekend. We are so happy for you!
30- My Group Sales Team went to dinner at Morton's Steakhouse in downtown Cleveland to celebrate a really special season! As a sales team were were successful in reaching a couple of lofty goals. It's great to work hard and to be rewarded for it too. With amazing food, great company and many laughs, we all left with a sore stomach. To my GES Team.. LOVE YOU ALL!
1- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN!
After experiencing 'contractions' for the better part of the day, I left the office around 4:30. Much of the evening was spent on the couch while relaxing with my feet elevated.
2- THANKS, ALISA for a WONDERFUL baby shower! Alisa graciously hosted a shower for me at her home that included a great lunch spread followed by desserts that were not only beautiful but also delicious! Thanks for all that you have done for Brandon and I throughout our pregnancy! A special thanks too to Sandy (Alisa's Mom) for helping.
3- My final baby shower! Thanks to Deb for coordinating a fun afternoon for Mom and I. It's always good to spend time with some of my Mom's best friends from college.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND SUPPORT AS WE PREPARE TO WELCOME OUR LITTLE ONE INTO THE WORLD! WE CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR GIFTS, ADVICE AND WISDOM AS WE BEGIN THIS EXCITING STAGE OF OUR LIVES... PARENTHOOD!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Apr 20-26
20- Another great trip to the Dr. Everything is still progressing well as we get closer and closer to our due date.
22- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYSON!
23- HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!
25- After running errands in the morning, we went to Byron & Shari's to celebrate Bryson's 4th Birthday! How Shari always manages to plan a party on a day with amazing weather is beyond me. It's always fun to spend time with friends and end the night with good times around a fire!
26- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN! -- CONGRATS too to Justin and Michelle on the purchase of their first home as a married couple! What an exciting time for you as you embark on yet another amazing journey in life! We are excited to come to FL to see you as soon as possible!
Cavs have swept Detroit in the first round of this season's Playoffs! Now we wait for our next opponent and date of our next game. Let's hope this waiting game doesn't hurt us!
22- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYSON!
23- HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!
25- After running errands in the morning, we went to Byron & Shari's to celebrate Bryson's 4th Birthday! How Shari always manages to plan a party on a day with amazing weather is beyond me. It's always fun to spend time with friends and end the night with good times around a fire!
26- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN! -- CONGRATS too to Justin and Michelle on the purchase of their first home as a married couple! What an exciting time for you as you embark on yet another amazing journey in life! We are excited to come to FL to see you as soon as possible!
Cavs have swept Detroit in the first round of this season's Playoffs! Now we wait for our next opponent and date of our next game. Let's hope this waiting game doesn't hurt us!
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