Monday, February 21, 2011
Good Night
We had a good night last night. Brandtson and I slept for four hours straight. Not much to report other than we are doing well. Ivan went to take care of the girls while my mom came to the hospital to take care of me. Not much to report.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Brandtson Guy Mack
He arrived today! Brandtson finally decided to join our family. Here is how it came about...
We were sleeping downstairs at the Macks. At around two twenty I had a hard contraction. I fell back to sleep and twenty mins later I had another. Fell back to sleep and had another one ten mins later and then another ten mins later. So I figured I should wake Ivan up and let him know they were progressing fairly quick. I did not want to have a baby at home or in the car so we decided to get ready to go. We woke up Moneta to let her know we were going to go to the hospital. Marlee woke up and asked me if it was daytime and I told her no, but that mom was going to go have the baby! She got excited, went to the bathroom and came out and said she had clean hands and can hold the baby when he comes out. She rubbed my belly and said I love you. Another contraction hit at seven mins so I did some of my yoga moves to work through the contraction and Marlee asked if I was doing yoga. (Nothing gets by this girl)then six mins and another contraction so we headed out the door.
We arrived at the hospital and they checked us in. Checked me and I was at a 3. The nurse told me she was going to monitor me and the baby for twenty mins then see what happened. Of course once you lay down and stop moving, the contractions slow down. So twenty mins later, Ivan and I started walking around and the contractions picked up and by five thirty I was heading to labor and delivery. The contractions picked up as well as the pain. They called the doctor and prayed he'd get there in time:)
Well, I did not have time for an epidural but got some numbing in my spine which did not really kick in fully but did mask some of the pain. It was about four or five series of pushing and then he came out! I loved how they put him right on my chest and I could see the little cutie.
Brandston was born at 6:45am and weighed 7lbs 7 ounces. He was 20.5 inches long and was six days past due!
The girls came and visited and Marlee was sooooo excited to hold him! We love our new addition to the family and glad we are all doing well!
We were sleeping downstairs at the Macks. At around two twenty I had a hard contraction. I fell back to sleep and twenty mins later I had another. Fell back to sleep and had another one ten mins later and then another ten mins later. So I figured I should wake Ivan up and let him know they were progressing fairly quick. I did not want to have a baby at home or in the car so we decided to get ready to go. We woke up Moneta to let her know we were going to go to the hospital. Marlee woke up and asked me if it was daytime and I told her no, but that mom was going to go have the baby! She got excited, went to the bathroom and came out and said she had clean hands and can hold the baby when he comes out. She rubbed my belly and said I love you. Another contraction hit at seven mins so I did some of my yoga moves to work through the contraction and Marlee asked if I was doing yoga. (Nothing gets by this girl)then six mins and another contraction so we headed out the door.
We arrived at the hospital and they checked us in. Checked me and I was at a 3. The nurse told me she was going to monitor me and the baby for twenty mins then see what happened. Of course once you lay down and stop moving, the contractions slow down. So twenty mins later, Ivan and I started walking around and the contractions picked up and by five thirty I was heading to labor and delivery. The contractions picked up as well as the pain. They called the doctor and prayed he'd get there in time:)
Well, I did not have time for an epidural but got some numbing in my spine which did not really kick in fully but did mask some of the pain. It was about four or five series of pushing and then he came out! I loved how they put him right on my chest and I could see the little cutie.
Brandston was born at 6:45am and weighed 7lbs 7 ounces. He was 20.5 inches long and was six days past due!
The girls came and visited and Marlee was sooooo excited to hold him! We love our new addition to the family and glad we are all doing well!
Rain and wedding stuff
It rained a ton today. It was nice and refreshing. Since we slept over last night at the Mack house we had a fun time playing with Amanda and the kids today. We finalized bridesmaids outfits for Sasha's wedding. And just hung out.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Fun Friday
We were all over the place today. Nat and I (and of course the kids) went to San Tan mall to let the kids play there. We then headed over to some other stores to walk around and try to get labor going. No luck. Then we put the kids down for a nap and headed out to Last Chance. Nat got some shoes. Had some spicy wings for dinner. Headed to the Mack's and helped Sasha with some of the runners for her wedding.
Still nothing labor wise:)
Still nothing labor wise:)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Quality time with the girls
Today we had an enjoyable day and I am glad I got to spend a day with the girls before this baby comes. We went to the park for about and hour. Then we went to the library for the first time. They lasted about five mins reading books, but they have a fun kids corner with puzzles, toys and other small books for kids to read. Afterward we ate lunch together, took naps and then went for a walk.
We went to mutual and then when we came home we played princess dress up and danced. Now I get to sit and listen to them talking to each other in their beds when they are suppose to be sleeping, but they are enjoying each others company.
If our little guy decided to come tomorrow I am glad that I got to spend the day with the girls.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Due Date
Today was my ultra sound due date and still no baby. I went and taught preschool. It was fun. We made little Valentines for their parents and practiced counting with conversation hearts. Afterward, Natalie and I spent a good five hours at my house, cleaning, organizing, etc. No labor signs though, but at least I have a house ready to come home to :)
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