Brooks' birth and Thanksgiving

A lot has happened since I last blogged! I will try to explain.. so here goes!!!

I was supposed to be induced on November 17 which would have made me 39 weeks and 1 day. My doctor estimated BWM to weigh over 8 pounds when I had a sonogram on November 12, so she was worried that he was going to be too big for me to deliver naturally. We knew he was going to be a big baby! My last day of work was Friday, November 13 so we could relax at home over the weekend and then have a quiet day at home on Monday before... well... needless to say, that didn't happen! We ateat my dad's the 14th and TJ said that he throat had been hurting, but he had cut the grass, so he just thought it was allergies/sinuses... wrong! He felt worse Sunday so he went to the doctor Monday. TJ had gotten swine flu! I started freaking out because they would not let him in the operating room much less around our newborn for a few days. I wanted him to be there when our son was born and I know he wanted to be there more than anything. So, 2 hours later, I finally talk to the nurse and postpone the induction. They didn't set a date because they wanted to see me at the end of the week. The nurse called me in Tamiflu since I had already been exposed to the swine flu. They said they were going to call me on Tuesday so I could talk to my doctor to figure out the plans.

Everything was just going Tuesday and Wednesday, and I talked to the nurse again on Thursday to schedule us an appointment Friday to meet with the doctor. TJ was hoping she was going to keep me, but she didn't. She wanted to make sure all of us were well for his arrival! We were on schedule for the next Tuesday - November 24 at 5:30 a.m. We had a lot of celebrating to do before Tuesday. Sunday was TJ's 25th birthday and Monday was Dad's 59th birthday. Boy is October, November and December going to break me!

Did I mention that between TJ finding out that he had swine flu that ACL and TEL got it? My dad and sister were also sick with a sinus infection.

Monday, November 23 -

I went and ate lunch with mom and she treated me to a pedicure! It was much needed! Afterwards, I did a little Christmas shopping and then took a quick nap before TJ's parents got here and we headed out to eat for his belated birthday present!

Tuesday, November 24 -

We were up bright and early to get to the hospital to get checked in and settled before I saw the doctor. We got there around 5:30 to sign papers, get changed and hooked up to my IV (and did other stuff... ugh...). My mom got there a little before 6 for support! You'll have to forgive me, but I am not good on my times after that.. Some things went by fast and others - not so much!

The nurse checked to see if I was dialated anymore before RSF (doctor) came by. I was still 2 cm dialated and had been for the past 2 weeks. RSF came by around 9ish and broke my water. After that, the contractions got stronger and stronger. I was almost 5 cm at arond 10:30 or so and they had me on the list to get my epidural. They brought the medicine cart in and then had an emergency so they came me some pain medicine to last me until I could get it. I think I finally got it close to 12 and was able to catch a cat nap or 2. I was progressing, so they kept me thinking I was going to be able to have him naturally. I started pushing around 4 something, but he was sideways. Around 5:30, they decided to do a section.

BWM entered this world at 6:01 p.m weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces and 20.5 inches long. He was a healthy baby boy!

I finally got into a room after 10 p.m.

I was really sore the next day after I started getting feeling back and they had me walking around... but I did get to take a shower!!

We spent Thanksgiving day in the hospital, but we had so much to be thankful for! A lot of family came by to visit on the way to my aunt's for lunch. My dad and TJ's mom and sister brought some food to the hospital while we watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

We were discharged Friday and were so ready to be home after not being here since Monday...

We love our little man so much.. He is an absolute miracle!

Doctor's appointment - update

I am currently 31 weeks. We went to the doctor last Friday and everything is looking good! My belly is growing! Every time we go, she says "WHOA!!" when she measures my belly. I am measuring 1 to 2 weeks ahead. We will see! He has a strong heartbeat. It ranges from 147 to 148 and we are okay with that! We are progressing like we should. The doctor says that she has no complaints!

Until next time! Please continue to pray for our growing family!

BWM - 4D - At 29 weeks and 4 days

Yeah so, we thought we were going to pass on the 4D, but changed our minds! We are so glad we decided to do it! It was wonderful seeing our miracle up close and personal! He is definitely a growing boy! We went at 28 weeks to do the 4D, but the little turkey wouldn't cooperate, so we had to go back. We got a lot of pictures the second time around.

Here are some of my favorites!!!!

29 Weeks - First Baby Shower

Here is a picture of my bff and I at my first shower. I am 29 weeks and she is 24...

My first shower was 9/12/09 at my aunt's house in Ridgeland. It was given by both of my mom's sisters, my cousins and a close family friend! We had a blast! Good food and good company! Finally the nursery is starting to look like a nursery. So excited!

The hostesses:

My cousin Leslie, Lessa, Aunt Fly, me, Aunt Kim and my cousin Karen

I am loving the dresser (given to us by my dad), the lamps and the wash cloth cake!

The announcement hanging in the window was given to us by my step sister and step sister-in-law! Too cute! So proud of it! TJ's mom gave us the bouncy seat and my mom gave us the floor playmat. My mom is making our bedding! Pictures to come next week, hopefully!

I am still so proud of the walls! Props go to my wonderful hubby!

24 Weeks!!

Just a snap shot! I keep loosing track of the weeks!

It's a BOY!!

We found out about 5 or so weeks ago that we are having a little BOY! BWM are his initials! We are loving that we can finally start buying little stuff here and there! Here is a picture of our little miracle! We had a doctor's appointment about a week ago and he weighed 1 pound 2 ounces and 148 heart beats a minute! The doctor said that everything looked good! I have my glucose screening at my next appointment! Fun fun! B and K (our good friends from AR) find out what they are having on Wednesday! We are so excited for them! Just wanted to give a everyone a little update!

22 weeks!

Here is a little pic of me at 22 weeks!