Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Final Post

'Tis a mixed day I am having.  I am sad to say this will be my final post here.  

We're moving!  Not literally, I'm just making the switch from Blogger.com to use my account at Humzoo.com  

You will still just go to www.walkerandcandace.com just like you have before except the look will be a little different.  

Thanks and see you over at www.Humzoo.com

Walker, Candace, Connor, Rylee, and Belle

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Birth to Now

So far so good with what's going on at the Ham house.
Connor continues to poop, pee, cry, and eat. He's a pretty easy baby to work with. He gets a little angry every now and then, but it's easy to figure out what he wants: 1) to be cleaned 2) to eat or 3) sleep. I wish I could just cry and someone would stick a boob in my mouth or take off my pants and clean me. That would be the life. I am kidding there.

Over the weekend Candace started to develop a rash around her incision. I told her to stop bathing in the creek across the street weeks ago. Her lips also swelled up like Angeline Jolie's. Turns out Candace had an allergic reaction to the strips they placed across her incision. She went to the doctor to get a shot and some steroids to take in order to calm everything down. She says she is feeling better all ready, so I guess she can go back to bathing in the creek soon.
Speaking of bathing it turns out that tying your infant to a chair and putting the hose to him is a bad idea. Who knew? Kidding again. We have bathed Connor numerous times and it is really funny to watch and do. He is the tiniest person on Earth and I cannot imagine loving anyone (besides Candace and our dogs) more. He cracks me up when he opens his eyes and looks around. I wish his head would stop falling over so much. Sure am glad he got the "Proctor Big Head gene." Thanks a lot Jared.

Jared has actually been really awesome (so has Keisha) through all of this. I am sad he decided to leave his old job, but am also thankful he did because without him getting through all of this would prove to be a lot more difficult. I cannot believe I just thanked Jared for his help with our infant son. That being said Candace, Connor, and I would like to thank everyone who has helped us recently with everything (special props to Robin Bailey and her dank Chicken Parmegan)!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Continue with your prayers

Hello to all!!!! We hope that everyone is doing well and had an enjoyable weekend. Walker and I would ask that you continue to pray for our friend Bo. Bo received a second lung transplant this weekend. If you would like to follow his journey please link to Bo Johnson blog to the right of the text. Our love and prayers are with the Johnson family during this very difficult time. Please continue to pray for our friends during this trying time.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Please pray for our friend, Bo

As many of you know we have a very dear friend that was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 2 years. While he done better than anyone has expected the next 24 hours are critical and we know that all the extra prayers will help him get through the next little bit.

Last night Bo and Christi got the call that they found a new pair of lungs for Bo. This comes with mixed emotion but know that this was the right decision. With that being said his new lungs are in and there are some complications and we all need to pray. Even if you dont usually pray, please do so for Bo and his family. We love you all and will update as soon as we know anything.

All our love,
Walker, Candace and Connor

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Here are some more Pics

Here is another photo album in case you were not all ready tired of all the other photos we have all ready posted.

First Night @ Home

I think we were spoiled at the hospital the past few days. Nothing unexpected last night with our first night at home. We tried to lie down and place Connor in the bassinet to let him sleep alone for the first time. He was not really having it. He would stay quiet for a little while and then completely blow-up. We went back and forth the entire evening. I would sleep for an hour or two and then Candace would. She would feed and then I would stay up with him and change his diaper. I am making it out to be a lot worse than it actually was.

Around 3:30 a.m. Candace woke me up to take Connor for a little while. I decided to walk him down the hallway to his nursery and sit in the glider. Things were going well until I heard something come out of his rear end that sounded like something an adult would do. This was my first big doodie diaper. I changed that diaper while he screamed and then as soon as we were done he was asleep on the changing pad. I decided to not mess with a good thing and let him lay there. I even put the Sleeping Sheep with the heartbeat sound turned on right next to him. I was a little nervous b/c the changing pad is on top of his dresser which is about 36" tall. So, I sat there reading my new copy of "Men's Health" magazine under the light from the bathroom that came through the crack in the door. Apparently, I need to eat better. I blame Phil for all this.

While reading "Men's Health" I realized that I need to prepare my own meals as much as possible (duh). This is something I think we all know, but now with Connor I am going to really try hard and pack my lunch for work. Packing my own lunch will save us thousands of dollars a year (I ran the numbers in my head and a rough estimate is over $4,500 a year), save my health, and allow me to eat whatever I want instead of eating what's around the Lake Norman area.

Today, my mom came over this morning to hang out with Connor and see us as well. She and I ran errands while the Grahams came over to let the girls see Connor and drop off Rylee. Both our dogs have done extremely well with Connor. Belle even growled at Rylee when she tried to get close to Connor. I knew one of them would be uber-protective. Looks like it will be Belle. Mom is also going to make us dinner tonight that should last a few nights. Last night we enjoyed Keisha's Chicken Chili. It was ridiculously delicious. She also brought over Chili Frito's, sour cream, and cheddar cheese for toppings. Along with a few cold beers (due to the spiciness of the chili) the Chili made for a great dinner.

Wish us luck tonight and Happy Memorial Day from Candace, Walker, Connor, Belle and Rylee!