Bryson's First Week Home

So the little man is sleeping so I finally have a chance to update everyone. The first week home has been great. My brother Adam, sister-in-law Rachel, and nephew Aiden came to visit. It was SO GREAT to have them here. They were a huge help with all the house work which there was a ton of. I didn't think I was going to the hospital without any notice so there was plenty for them to do. Adam's mom and dad also came up. I'm not sure what I would do without them. Darlene got Bryson's room all ready for him and it looks great. She also washed all his new clothes so now he can actually wear clothes.Bryson had his first doctor's appointment on Monday. He peed all over the doctor's table. :) Other than that everything was great. He has gained weight and is right on track. He is also longer than 9 out of 10 boys. He does have a clogged tear duct, but the doctor said it wasn't an issue and to just keep some warm water on it. Mommy was so glad there were no shots to be given. Daddy gets to take him to the next appointment where there WILL be shots.

Bryson Is Here!!!

So I'm finally home from the hospital and ready to update you all on our little guy. I went to the doctor at 3:00 on Monday afternoon. Because I was already overdue, he asked me what I was doing that night. They decided to bring me in.....an hour later and get the process started. I stayed there Monday night and at 6:45 Tuesday morning, they broke my water and started the petocin. I did fairly well until about 1:45. At that point it was pretty rough and I asked for an epidural. Whoever invented that thing....I LOVE YOU. I mean REALLY love you. The epidural allowed me to take a nap and get ready for the big arrival. I started pushing at 3:25 and by 4:36 our little man was here. Adam had thought he was a girl the entire time and so it was a big surprise that we got ourselves a boy. This is me....happy and posing after the epidural. YAY DRUGS!!!

SOMEONE is having a baby....It just isn't me

So today was the official due date and though a baby will be arriving today, it will not be mine. My cousin Ashley went into labor today. I have been making a joke of how on all dates, she chooses MY due date, but in all serious-ness, I'm very excited for the new addition to the family.
I did have a Drs. appointment today. They wanted to do another sonogram since my due date is here, just to check the heart and make sure there is enough fluid around the baby. They said all is well and the next step is to come back in Monday for a non-stress test. Then, after the test, they will schedule a date for me to be induced, which I'm guessing will be either Tuesday or Wednesday morning. At this point, I am a little torn. OBVIOUSLY I would like to have the baby naturally, but since I'm so close to the 22nd, I would still love to deliver that day. That, again, is the date Adam and I met in 2005.
So that is all I know as of right now. I'll keep you posted of any new news.

40 weeks and STILL counting

So tomorrow officially marks my due date and though Adam and I are ready, the baby doesn't seem to want to play by the rules. I did get some last minute shopping done, I went today and bought a DVD camera transfer device which will allow us to transfer video from our video camera and from our regular digital camera to DVD. I also bought a new digital camera which we were in desperate need of.

I went to the Dr. today and she said I'm now 75% effaced, but I'm ZERO dialated which was discouraging. Oh well. I guess the baby will come when it's ready, regardless of what the calendar says. I said at the very beginning that I wanted to have it April 22, since that's the day Adam and I met. Now I guess I've jinxed it. I go back to the Dr. tomorrow morning for a routine sono. They want to check the fluid around the baby which they say is standard procedure now that I've hit 40 weeks. THEN, I have another appointment on Monday for a non-stress test and that's when they will schedule me to be induced, unless the baby decides to come this weekend. I did take a picture today since I hit the 40 week mark. I also took pictures of the baby's coming home outfits. Obviously, one for a boy and one for a girl. I'm anxious to know what it is. The heartbeat today was 158. I'm back to thinking it may be a girl, but who knows. I'll keep you all posted.

Baby Update

So I had my 39 week appointment today and sadly there is nothing new to report. I am 70% effaced, but have not dialated AT ALL. So, my next appointment is Wednesday at 3:00. If I haven't had the baby before then, we will discuss and schedule a time for me to be induced. They told me they wouldn't let me go more than a week over which is good because Adam, Rachel, and Aiden are coming out on the 23rd. I'm really hoping they will induce me on the 22nd IF I have to be induced. That's the day Adam and I met, 4 years ago. I would love to have it before then should it choose to make an appearance. The heartbeat today was 146. I'm so confused as to if it's a boy or girl. My feelings change from day to day. I'm just ready for it to be here. I'm getting a little uncomfortable and really had my hopes up considering it dropped 3 weeks ago and everyone keeps telling me they think it will be early. I should have known it listens to no one.
I'll keep you all posted on any new news.