landon mitchell

Okay, I know this post is so late but it isn't my fault. We don't have Internet right now. We're waiting for our neighbors upstairs to move in so we can get Internet together (it's much cheaper that way). Well, I decided to do a mini post at the library for those of you who have yet to see our adorable baby boy. Lets enjoy!

Landon Mitchell Busby arrived about a week early on July 19th at 4:22 pm weighing in at only 6 pounds 4 ounces. This made us a little unsure as of who the father was :) He came with a full head of dark hair and many people have told us he looks like my brother Mitchell so I guess the Cizmas genes are winning out as of now.

Well, I suppose some are awaiting the labor and delivery story. I will make it short for those that don't care. I thought I was going into labor on Sunday because during the first hour of church I kept feeling cramps. They weren't as bad as people normally describe them so I was unsure. As the day went on there was no denying labor pains...holy cow! After walking in circles at 3 in the morning in a Y parking lot near our house, I cried to Cameron to take me to the hospital. He did and I'm pretty sure I cried the entire ride from the pain. I was convinced they were going to tell me I wasn't dilated at all and that I needed to stop being such a wimp so when they told me I was 5 centimeters I was overjoyed! I got my epidural within the hour (yes, I was all about any and all pain medications...I'm no mountain woman). From then on was smooth sailing. Cameron and I napped until I woke up from my water breaking. I thought, "Either that's my water breaking or someone needs to get in here quick and fix this catheter". Landon came after maybe ten minutes of pushing. Cameron and I cried. It was a wonderful day.

It has been about 4 weeks now and life is great. Exhausting but great. I feel like I'm a walking zombie sometimes, but it's all worth it. On top of having Landon, I just graduated this past Friday so needless to say, it's been a really busy summer. But I'm finished with school and proud to be a stay-at-home mom. It's the greatest and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I know I know. They're not close ups but it's all I have right now on my email (remember I'm at the library) so it'll have to do for now. Photos courtesy of Rachel Busby...she's amazing! Thanks again, Rach! Well, we were fortunate enough to go to the beach this year since Landon couldn't take it any longer inside of my tummy. We had a wonderful time in Carlsbad and we are already looking forward to next year!

That's all for now, but stay tuned because I am determined to get better at this whole blogging thing. Well, we'll see, I guess.

*lauren