There are lots of firsts that I’m looking forward to having with Sean…  First haircut, first real food, first smile, that kind of thing.  Friday brought a first for Sean.  First trip to the emergency room.  Honestly, it totally freaked me out.  You see, we had our normal 4 am feeding, and he passed out.  So, I put him in the bassensette, and tried to go back to sleep.  I hoped Sean would do the same.  He never did, neither did I.  I … [Read more...]

What a whirlwind the past 2 weeks have been!  I had a scheduled c-section on Wednesday, March 5 at 5:45 pm.  I really was very scared, and honestly hoped that my pregnancy was not going to end that way.  When we got to the hospital, I was immediately greeted by my nurse (whose name I just can’t remember), who tried really hard to ensure that I was comfortable.  I was.  I was put on the fetal monitor, which said that the baby was fine.  That was good.  … [Read more...]

This is John, Gwen’s husband, writing to let you all know that our son was born on Wednesday March 5, 2008 at 6:10pm.  He weighs 9 lbs, 8 oz. and is 22 inches long.  Mother and son are doing well.  They will remain in the hospital until Sunday.  Gwen will update everyone about the events of the last couple of days, but just to whet your appetite here are a few pictures: Here’s a picture of the baby just after he was born: Here’s a picture of the baby on … [Read more...]

Apparently the little man has absolutely no desire to get out of me.  I am still just 1.5 centimeters dilated, with the baby’s head floating in the ever growing abyss of my stomach cavity.  The doctor said we need to make a decision…  Here were my choices: Wait it out another week, where the little man will be almost 10 lbs. headover to the hospital and induce right now pick a day for a scheduled c-section pick a day for a scheduled induction Yeah, here is the … [Read more...]

I think the baby may have dropped, but who knows.  I don’t anymore. I didn’t sleep well last night, mom said that I should have woke up John so that he could be miserable too.  I didn’t see the need really.  I got up and went to the couch. Lets hope he comes today. … [Read more...]

There is so much to talk about! First, the appointment on Friday gave us very good news.  My little man is not 9.5 lbs, he is only 7 lbs 14 oz.  That means if he comes on his due date, he will be under 9 lbs.  Thank god.  I mean really, I’m just not thinking I can push out an almost 10 lb baby.  The doctor says that my boy is acting like a fat baby.  He is very high, although his head has been down for a month now.  However, he is not engaged.  He … [Read more...]

It’s weird today.  I don’t feel well, but I can’t really put my finger on it.  John really didn’t want to leave this morning, and both animals are following me around.  Maybe they know something I don’t. Fridays appointment had me one centimeter dilated, but a floating baby head and tilted cervix.  What does that mean?  The doctor doesn’t think it will be this week.  However, he did say that we are looking at a 9.5 pound … [Read more...]

I found this on Jenny’s site, and I think it is a great idea!  So, I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week (with the baby on the way, I can almost guess it won’t happen that quick), but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by … [Read more...]

I swear to god, I have breasts again!  Definition between breasts and baby!  It’s absolutely weird!  The baby started dropping on Monday…  But this morning, it’s totally obvious.  Ok, well to me and my mom.  Not to John.  He has made a mental note, but he still doesn’t see it.  I think it’s great that I don’t look so much like a big blob in the front again. I’m utterly tired.  Just getting ready in the … [Read more...]