The First 2 Weeks

Time flies! Baylor is 2 weeks old. We are so proud of him at every little milestone. His umbilical cord fell off today, as well as his "pee pee ring" - at the same time actually. And he took 4oz. of milk for the first time today too. He's growing and we are so thankful he's healthy and happy. :)

The first night Baylor slept at home, Chris and I didn't sleep a wink because we were so scared to take our eyes of him. Since then, we are becoming acclimated to all of his sounds and mannerisms and are feeling more confident to leave the room, do things around the house, etc. without watching him 24/7. We also try to sleep when he's sleeping as much as possible.

Delivery & birth

After 10 hours of labor at Baptist East hospital, the doctor decided Baylor just wasn't coming the "regular" way, and mama was getting a fever, so we had him via C-section on Thursday afternoon, October 29th. Needless to say we were READY, but I think hearing the news of the C-section had both our families a little scared. After all, my labor was progressing just fine until the last few hours. In the operating room, all I wanted to hear was Baylor cry while the doctors were performing the section. When I heard Chris say, he's out baby! He's here! And then I heard the cry for the first time, that was the best feeling in the world. I didn't care about anything else.

Chris & I had a perfect baby boy! We still can't believe it. We are filled with so many emotions- but mostly a renewed understanding of God's love for us. He made this baby; it's all His handywork. How awesome.

Belly Pics

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Almost there!

We are scheduled to arrive at the hospital at 5pm on October 28th to start the induction process. By the morning of the 29th, Baylor should be here! We are so excited. I've been having more frequent contractions and pains related to the baby "dropping" but nothing else really. He's just as active as ever, sometimes waking me up in the middle of the night practicing his dance moves :)

I'm in my 38th week, so here are a few things going on this week:

Your Pregnancy: Week 38 - Two more weeks to go and your nesting instinct is in full throttle. You're busy washing and folding (and refolding) baby's clothes, marveling over how anyone could ever fit into such a teensy weensy T-shirt. If you haven't set up the crib, bassinet or wherever you plan for baby to sleep—now would be a good time. You don't want Dad frantically trying to figure out some incomprehensible instruction manual between contractions.

What You're Thinking:

"Please don't let my water break at an inopportune time like in the middle of a client meeting or during my pedicure or at a fancy restaurant ..."

Your Baby:

Your baby's intestines have accumulated a considerable amount of meconium (the code name for black, tar-like baby poop), which is usually eliminated shortly after birth and gives you your first experience with the 100-wipe diaper change. Here's what else is up:

Your baby might just scratch herself in the womb as the fingernails have grown over the fingertips now. Resist painting them hot pink when she arrives.

Baby's lungs continue to mature and her brain and nerve function are working better every day. The latter two will continue to mature until Junior is a teenager, at which point she'll know it all (or at least she'll think she does).

Your baby weighs about 6½ pounds and is around 19 or 20 inches long—as long as a duffle bag (in case you needed an excuse to go shopping for a new bag for your labor gear).

Congrats to mama and Allen!

Going along with the theme of "new beginnings" ... (ha!)... my sweet mama and her dear boyfriend, Allen, got engaged over the weekend!! We are so happy for them and wish them a long, fulfilling life together. This is just another tribute to life's unpredictability and God's faithfulness! :) Much love to Zizi and JAT (their grandparent names)!

More Baby Showers!

My mom's friend, Cathy Mobley, and her daughters (Allyson, Ashley, Amy & Abby) helped host a baby shower (along with my aunts Gena, Paris, Tammy & Ruth Ellen) on Sept. 27th at 2pm. It was a great time!

Our friends, Brent & Rhonda Hicks, hosted a baby shower for us at their house on September 25th. Most attendees were Chris's co-workers. Rhonda and Mary Grace (their little girl) did the decorating and Mary also helped me pass around the gifts :)

Church Baby Shower - September 27th

Landmark hosts a quarterly baby shower for all babies due within that quarter. It was held after evening services. We were overwhelmed with all the gifts and generousity shown to us. We will miss Landmark so much!

 

FUN preggo questionnaire

Due date: Initially the doctor told us Nov. 6th. However, the past 2 visits, the doc said that we'd be having an October baby. He said "most likely towards the end"... so who knows.

How many weeks: 34

Gender: Boy

Planned or unplanned: Planned

How much weight gained: 26 pounds

Latest food craving: Chick-Fil-A #1 combo, extra pickles. Every morning I have a Yoplait Stawberry yogurt. And there for a while I ate Arby's Roast Beef sandwiches everyday. I still love salads and watermelon and potato chips!

Food adversions: Mexican, ice cream, candy, chocolate

Worst thing about being pregnant: Weight gain, no tanning, no wine, no caffiene, shortness of breath

Best thing about being pregnant: Baby kicks, feeling the baby grow, the awesomeness of becoming a mother (and my sweet husband becoming a father)

Are you more scared or excited: scared

First person you told was: Chris

Happy or Moody: Happy

Weirdest dream since being pregnant: OMG there are so many...

Who will the baby look like: Chris, he has all the dominant traits

When did you start to show: 14 weeks

When did you feel the first fetal movement: 21-22 weeks (I have an anterior placenta, so it was difficult to feel him at first)

Formula or breastfeeding: I'm going to TRY to breastfeed only because it's good for the baby.

Do you talk to your baby: Yes, almost every day

Energy level: Terrible in the beginning, as been a lot better later in the pregnancy

Belly button: Poking out

Milestones: Seeing Baylor's foot drag across my belly, it's the coolest thing

What are you looking forward to the most: Birth! Having a happy, healthy baby to love... everything else is secondary