Caleb's birthstory!

I finally have time to share my birth story...Caleb Scott made his appearance on October 19th. I arrived at the hospital at 5 am to start my induction, I was started on pitocin around 5:45. (I was being induced because he was weighing in at around 9lbs and they were afraid if I waited much longer I would end up c-section). I started to have some mild contractions, nothing major. My doc broke my water around 8:30, and the contractions immediately jumped off the charts back to back. I was not getting any kind of break between, I really wanted to go all natural but after about 2 hours I BEGGED for an epidural and boy was it sweet! Even though it took awhile for it to kick in, the anesthesiologist had to keep pumping me full of medicine and eventually had to give me the full surgical strength before I was getting any kind of relief. They gave me some additional medicine to be sure my blood pressure wouldn't drop b/c of the meds, well about 10 minutes later I was talking to my sister and 4 nurses came running into my room, my blood pressure was dropping and Caleb's heart rate dropped into the 40's they pumped me full of more meds and finally his hr went back to normal. This was really really scary. 

By 11:30 I was at 6cm. By 5:30 I was STILL at 6cm. Doc started talking c-section, she was afraid he was too big and couldn't get settled into my pelvis to help me progress. I started crying because I was absolutely terrified to get a c-section. Joe and I discussed the whole situation for about 30 minutes and basically decided that it was time to move forward with c-section. Doc checked me at 6:05 and I had jumped to 9cm! By 6:30 I was complete! I labored down for about an hour and did some practice pushes, by 8:05 it was go time I started pushing and he was here at 8:38! All 8lbs 6oz and 21.5 inches of him. It was love at first sight and I still can't get enough of him!

 Joe was absolutely amazing through the whole labor/delivery process too! He helped me breath through the contractions and helped me wait as long as I could before getting the epidural.  I told Joe before hand that no matter how much I begged for an epidural to not let me get one, but I didn't realize that I would jump from basically no contractions to the kind of contractions you have right before baby makes his appearance. When it came time to push Joe was right there with me helping and talking me through it. He would sometimes go check out what was going on down there, he got to see Caleb crowning and told me he had hair! lol :) Joe said, "he is about to be here!" I didn't believe him and then about 30 seconds later Caleb was laying on my chest for some skin to skin. It was the sweetest and best moment of my life! I couldn't believe that he was finally here and that Joe and I were officially parents.  We got to leave the hospital that Friday, it was nice to be home with our family of 3 instead of 2. :) 

I will update more later but Caleb is still asleep so I am going to take a nap as well.

Last day before we become parents!

Wow, here we are last day before Baby H will be in our lives! You would think we would be out doing fun and exciting things, but instead all I want to do is sleep (I got no sleep last night and probably won't get much tonight either, lol). I made little treats for the nurses, updated my Ipod, and not much else as of yet. Joe has been finishing some business things and tried cleaning out our little pool. We are going to go for a walk, still hoping I can walk this baby our before tomorrow morning. Mom is also having one last dinner tonight before the new addition :)  I believe she is making one of my favorites - stuffed porkchops! YUM YUM!

People keep asking me how I am feeling today, which is a very hard question to answer. I feel excited, scared, nervous, mad, hopeful and just about every other emotion you can think of. I can't wait to meet our little (big) man but it isn't happening the way I had envisioned the last 9 months! The thought of being induced and possible c-section never crossed my mind! But, Baby H is weighing in at 9lbs so induction is necessary and doc thinks a c-section might be the only way he will make it out. My doc wanted to induce me yesterday but respected my wishes and let me go until tomorrow morning. I will be arriving at the hospital bright and early (5am!!!) to get things started. Hopefully, my body will allow me to deliver vaginally but if not, I am slowly starting to accept the idea of a possible c-section. I am obviously going to do what is in the best interest of Baby H and myself so that both of us be okay.

Even Lilly is ready for the big day! Joe just gave her bath so she won't be stinky when Baby H comes home :) We are going to take pictures tonight to get a few last shots of the belly.

Next time I write on here I will be a Mommy. :)

We have progress!

I had a doc appt yesterday and I am now 2cm dilated and probably close to 70% effaced. I was 50% last week and she said it has progressed some. So that is the good news! On the other hand, the doc is a little concerned about our (not so) little mans size. Last Friday he was weighing in at 8lbs 7oz, she is afraid he is going to be too big for me to deliver vaginally. she said that if she induced me then that I would end up having a c-section. I go back Monday morning for another u/s and go from there. If he is continuing to gain weight I may have to be induced at some point next week. I am really hoping that I will go into labor naturally to reduce my chances of having a c-section.

The though of having a c-section terrifies me! It will be so much harder to recover and I won't get to hold my little man until after recovery. Who knows how long recovery will take! Also, then I have to get an epidural. I do NOT want an epidural.

I am trying to not worry about it. We will find out everything on Monday!

Steve and Heather are getting married!

Well today is the big day! Steve and Heather are finally tieing the knot! I so badly wish I could be there, but the doc thought it wouldn't be such a great idea. :( I know Heather is going to make a beautiful bride! I wish you both the best of luck and hope today turns out to be everything you dream of! (Even though a few things will go wrong but in the big scheme of things it really doesn't matter!)

Had my last doc appt on Friday morning. Had another u/s and Baby H is now weighing in at 8lbs 6oz and measuring 39.5 weeks! YIKES, he might be a really really big boy! Doc said he wouldn't be surprised if he only weighs 7lbs though when is he born because u/s are notorious for being off. I am still not dilating but I am 50% effaced. So come on baby! I am so beyond ready to have my little boy here in my arms. I can't wait to see who he is going to look like. Maybe he will be a good mix of us both. But I bet he will look more like Joe than me, we do know that he has Joe toes! haha. And looks like he might have my nose. (Sorry little man)

I am starting to have a few braxton hicks from time to time, but they aren't anything major. Also, I believe a full moon starts on Wednesday. I am so hoping that this old wives tale will come true for us! :)

Fall projects

The beginning stages

Pumpkin centerpiece

Candle holders for each side of the mantle

Candy corn candle holders

Loving this fall weather!

The weather is absolutely amazing lately! It has put me in the mood for decorating and baking, I will post pictures of some of my projects...but haven't started any baking yet.

We had a doc appt on Wednesday...it did not go as well as I had hoped. Everything is looking good, but I did not make any progress! :( No more dilating or effacing. I was very upset about this. But, our little pumpkin is on his own schedule and will be ready when he wants to be!

Now for the survey...

How far along? 37w 1d

Weight gain/loss: 35ish

Maternity clothes? Yup
Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep? I sleep in roughly 2 hour intervals, then my hip hurts so bad that I have to get up and move around and hope to fall asleep again before the pain is so bad.

Best moment this week? Joe and I spending time with Eli and Madison.

Food cravings: Nothing really
Gender: Still a boy

Belly button in or out?  Umm...it's flat lol

Movement? He is starting to slow down but still wiggles from time to time

What I miss? Sleep!!

What I'm looking forward to: Our next doc appt

Milestones: Everyday is a milestone!

A few maternity pics (33 weeks)