Between Contractions...not lookin my best
Daddy's first moments with Scott...melt my heart!
Getting weighed...7lbs 10oz
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Birth Day Pictures
Between Contractions...not lookin my best
Daddy's first moments with Scott...melt my heart!
Getting weighed...7lbs 10oz
A Baby Story...
Labor/prelabor started for my last Thursday the 25th (my actual due date) contractions were fairly mild and pretty far apart...I tried not to get too excited for fear the adrenaline would make it go away : ) About 24 hours later REAL labor started...Friday night around 6 I called my midwife to let her know I thought this was it. She said to keep calling her with updates throughout the night. She came over at 9 to check me and I was 2.5cm dilated. She offered to stay the night while I labored but Brian and I chose to let her go home because we knew it would be a long night.
Side note: our living room was all set up for an amazing relaxing birth experience...complete with candles, twinkly lights, soft music...the works....WELL: at about 7:00pm our back door neighbors had the party of the year..complete with DJ, strobe lights and at some points i'm pretty sure there was even karaoke! Looking back its hilarious but at the time I was ready to kill someone as my beautiful birthing "suite" was transformed into the ultimate night club and I had visions of bringing my son into the world to sounds of lady gaga!
Back to Scott, I had pretty intense labor for the remainder of the night. My midwife gave me permission to take baths and showers and even have a half glass of wine to relax (which i didn't do b/c i was feeling nauseated - probably due to the aforementioned lady gaga soundtrack). Contractions never got closer than about 5 minutes apart which I was thankful for...but I did have back labor which I was in no way prepared for (Teresa: I recalled your story as I was having the back labor and I know exactly what you were talking about...no fun!)
I called my midwife at 5:30am because I noticed a little bit of blood (which scared me but she reassured me it was nothing) and she arrived at 6am. I got into the birth tub at around 6:30 b/c I was at about 7cm by then....I progressed quickly and before I knew it I was pushing. My midwife showed me how to push which was super helpful. The pushing process was incredibly hard and I was exhausted, I ended up in and out of the water to be checked and to have help with pushing. I also now know all about LaborLand and transition...I really got to the point where I was ready to give up. I kept telling Brian "I can't, I'm so sorry"....and he was the best coach I could have asked for. He was strong when I wasn't and he got me through the last 2.5 hours of hard pushing!
It is so amazing how they say having a baby really changes your marriage....of course for all the obvious reasons but to have that level of support during the hardest thing you've ever had to do made me look at my husband in a whole new light....not to mention how I feel about him after seeing him be a father for a whole week now!
Scott was finally born at 11:53 am Saturday February 27th. He was 7lbs 10oz and 21.5in. I couldn't have imagined anyone more perfect.....during labor I thought for sure we would be a one child family (not really but again LaborLand was working its magic) and the moment I saw him I couldn't remember any of it!
The only complication we experienced was some major blood loss on my part after Scott was delivered. My midwife gave me several injections and I stayed supine for a few hours (all the while holding my perfect angel) and I experienced some light headedness for the last 5 days or so but she handled it perfectly and everyone is great now!
I am so proud to be joining the mommy club! God has blessed our family beyond anything I could have imagined!
Side note: our living room was all set up for an amazing relaxing birth experience...complete with candles, twinkly lights, soft music...the works....WELL: at about 7:00pm our back door neighbors had the party of the year..complete with DJ, strobe lights and at some points i'm pretty sure there was even karaoke! Looking back its hilarious but at the time I was ready to kill someone as my beautiful birthing "suite" was transformed into the ultimate night club and I had visions of bringing my son into the world to sounds of lady gaga!
Back to Scott, I had pretty intense labor for the remainder of the night. My midwife gave me permission to take baths and showers and even have a half glass of wine to relax (which i didn't do b/c i was feeling nauseated - probably due to the aforementioned lady gaga soundtrack). Contractions never got closer than about 5 minutes apart which I was thankful for...but I did have back labor which I was in no way prepared for (Teresa: I recalled your story as I was having the back labor and I know exactly what you were talking about...no fun!)
I called my midwife at 5:30am because I noticed a little bit of blood (which scared me but she reassured me it was nothing) and she arrived at 6am. I got into the birth tub at around 6:30 b/c I was at about 7cm by then....I progressed quickly and before I knew it I was pushing. My midwife showed me how to push which was super helpful. The pushing process was incredibly hard and I was exhausted, I ended up in and out of the water to be checked and to have help with pushing. I also now know all about LaborLand and transition...I really got to the point where I was ready to give up. I kept telling Brian "I can't, I'm so sorry"....and he was the best coach I could have asked for. He was strong when I wasn't and he got me through the last 2.5 hours of hard pushing!
It is so amazing how they say having a baby really changes your marriage....of course for all the obvious reasons but to have that level of support during the hardest thing you've ever had to do made me look at my husband in a whole new light....not to mention how I feel about him after seeing him be a father for a whole week now!
Scott was finally born at 11:53 am Saturday February 27th. He was 7lbs 10oz and 21.5in. I couldn't have imagined anyone more perfect.....during labor I thought for sure we would be a one child family (not really but again LaborLand was working its magic) and the moment I saw him I couldn't remember any of it!
The only complication we experienced was some major blood loss on my part after Scott was delivered. My midwife gave me several injections and I stayed supine for a few hours (all the while holding my perfect angel) and I experienced some light headedness for the last 5 days or so but she handled it perfectly and everyone is great now!
I am so proud to be joining the mommy club! God has blessed our family beyond anything I could have imagined!
One last belly shot...
A picture of the last time Hilary and I were pregnant together! This was about 4 days before Scott was born...pretty soon both babies will be here : )
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Yoga Mama...
On Monday, some girls from childbirth/yoga class helped out our instructor by lending our bellies to pose for pictures for her new website! Prenatal yoga has been one of the greatest parts of pregnancy. It has kept me strong and flexible, but more than that I have been surrounded by amazing women and have made irreplaceable connections! Our instructor, Robin, gives us so much in each class. I always leave feeling energized, uplifted, beautiful and strong! I know I will be able to use so much of what I have learned here during labor!
The photo shoot was a blast and I am thrilled Robin was able to share some of the pictures! She had the most pregnant bellies in front...I have the next due date in class (which means its my turn ladies!) so I was up front. I can't believe how pregnant I look (and swollen!) but I am amazed at what I am still able to do...and its really fun to have some pictures of something I have been doing and loving for the last 8 or so months!
On another note: today is 39 weeks! 7 Days until the due date! We are beside ourselves with excitement!
The photo shoot was a blast and I am thrilled Robin was able to share some of the pictures! She had the most pregnant bellies in front...I have the next due date in class (which means its my turn ladies!) so I was up front. I can't believe how pregnant I look (and swollen!) but I am amazed at what I am still able to do...and its really fun to have some pictures of something I have been doing and loving for the last 8 or so months!
On another note: today is 39 weeks! 7 Days until the due date! We are beside ourselves with excitement!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Valentine's Day...
Part of our Valentine's day excitement was putting up Scott's name in his room, his Mickey cell and mobile! His room is almost done and I love how its turning out!
"Pool guy", in attempts to save money we decided to clean the pool ourselves (ie we decided Brian would clean the pool) so we had a fun valentine's day morning of walking the dog, making coffee cake, doing yard work and cleaning the pool! It's been a great day so far!
We are not big Valentine's day celebrators, we have had a great weekend relaxing at home, taking a day trip to Santa Barbara and enjoying each others company! This may be the last or next to the last weekend before our baby boy arrives!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A shower for Cousin Parker...
This weekend was Hilary's shower for baby Parker, who is expected to arrive March 25th. It turned out great and I know mommy-to-be and baby Parker enjoyed themselves. Only a few short weeks until our two boys arrive!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Theme song...
So I know that this Michael Buble song is really about him meeting someone, as in significant other, but it always makes me think about our little boy! The first time I ever heard the song was driving to work and it was only a day or two after we found out we were pregnant! It instantly made me think about our baby! I especially love the part: 'Baby your love is going to change me!'
So this is the song I have listened to millions of times throughout my pregnancy in excitement and anticipation for meeting our son! And in 24 days (give or take) we will finally get to meet him!!!
So this is the song I have listened to millions of times throughout my pregnancy in excitement and anticipation for meeting our son! And in 24 days (give or take) we will finally get to meet him!!!
Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble
I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.
I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility
And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life
And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility
And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United
And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility
And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get
Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get
I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.
I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility
And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life
And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility
And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United
And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility
And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get
Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get
I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
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