Hospital and Going Home

A few more pictures from the hospital that I love.

 

We are in LOVE!

 Our wonderful doctor

 All cleaned up

 Such an easy going baby

 Mommy showered:) I could hold him all day!

 Eyes wide open

 Sweet boy

Daddy and Lincoln

Going home

 My little miracle

 So happy!

First ride in the car seat

We are adjusting to life at home and having 2 kids. Hopefully I survive when Brian goes back to work!

Lincoln's BIRTHday

Monday night after school I went to get a pedicure, a Mother's Day gift a day late. Also, I wanted my toes and eyebrows to be ready just in case I went into labor anytime soon.

 Monday night, I also packed our bags for the hospital and had Brian put the car seat in the car. You know, just in case!

 

We went to bed around 10 o'clock, like normal, and I decided to read in bed for a little bit. After about 10 minutes of reading, I felt a gush of warm all down my legs. I woke Brian up telling him I think my water broke. He turned the lights on and all we see is blood. Freaked us out a bit and looked like a crime scene in our bedroom. We called our neighbor again to come stay with Jackson and headed out for the hospital. I was taken into the labor and delivery triage area and was checked. They said my water did break and admitted me. I was still 3 cm dilated and was having contractions. I was taken back to a labor and delivery room around 11:30 pm where Brian and I hung out for a while. I ate ice chips and felt a few contractions.

 Around 3 am I was 5 cm dilated, and the on call doctor confirmed the water had not broke. I decided to wait for my doctor to come in at 7am and break my water. I got my epidural, and we tried to get some sleep.

 My doctor came in around 7:30 am and broke my water. I was 6 cm dilated, and they started pitocin to try and get my contractions closer together. At around 9:30 am I was fully dilated and it was time to push. I pushed for a good 30 minutes and not much was happening. Lincoln was only moving a little. The nurse had me sit up and wait through contractions for 20 minutes. Then, she had me push for another 30 minutes and nothing changed. Brian nicely reminded her that I had the same issue last time with Jackson getting caught on my pelvis and the doctor had to use the vacuum.

My nurse called in the charge nurse, and they made me try several different positions and push for another hour. At this point, I was exhausted and frustrated. I couldn't stop some tears. I was pushing as hard as I could, I hadn't eaten anything since dinner the night before, and I was tired from no sleep. Brian again reminded them of what happened last time and kept asking if they called the doctor. Finally, my doctor came in and had me push about 5 times and then got the vacuum out. Once she used the vacuum I pushed twice and Lincoln was out. Why, didn't they listen to us 2 hours earlier!

What a relief when they placed Lincoln on my chest. What a testament of God's great love and answer to our prayers! My tears were now of happiness and love. My devotional for the day was titled "Worth the Effort." Yes, he was!

Lincoln Wayne was born at 11:31 am on May 14.

 6 lbs 4 oz, 19 inches

Our hearts grew again when we met Lincoln. He is such a sweet baby!

"For this child I prayed." 1 Samuel 1:27

Lincoln's Nursery Reveal

At first, we weren't going to do anything to the nursery. The more I looked at the bland room, I knew we had to do something but cheaply. Lincoln's room really is a labor of love by Brian.

 

Brian painted 3 walls grey and 1 white. On the white wall he painted chevron stripes. It took him over 2 hours just to tape that wall off. After he painted the room we knew the oak furniture wasn't going to cut it. So, Brian took each piece of furniture out to the garage and painted it black.

Lindsey's mom took our old bumper and turned it into something new and beautiful.

Two panoramic views of the room.

 Looking in from the door.

 Brian made the crib skirt to match the bumper.

Close up of the bumper and removable monogram cover.

 Bookcase

 Dresser/changing table

 Close up of art work

We used Jackson's hand prints for this one

 Brian created this one as well.

 We are still looking for a small table to set to the rocking chair.

 

I LOVE, LOVE everything about Lincoln's room. Thank you for your hard work honey, you are amazing!

36 Weeks

Cravings: Fruit, cold water

 

Sleep: Hard to get comfortable, using bathroom 2-3 times a night

 

Symptoms: Crazy dreams, get full after half a meal, very tired

Movement: Lots and lots, feel lots of little feet in my ribs
 

Maternity clothes: Yes

 

Size of baby: Over 18 1/2 inches long, size of a crenshaw melon (whatever that might be:)

Gender: Boy; Lincoln Wayne

What I miss: Sleeping through the night, having energy

Best part of the week: Lincoln's room is complete

Looking forward to: Meeting Lincoln, so curious to know when he will come into the world

I am 3cm dilated and 50% thinned as of today!

 

Comparison picture

 

These flowers also brought a smile to my face today. Thankful for parents who appreciate all we do as teachers.

"Be still and know I am God." Psalm 46:10

Maternity Photos

This weekend we had my cousin's husband take some maternity/family photos for us. I love how a bunch of them turned out and was a bit disappointed that none of Jackson and me did. Oh, well!

 



LOVE, LOVE these ones of Brian and Jackson!

Thanks Jonathan for capturing life at 36 weeks pregnant. I know I will look back and smile at these often. 

35 weeks

I look rough this week, in need of some highlights and sleep!

 

Cravings: Fruit, cold water

 

Sleep: Hard to get comfortable, using bathroom 2-3 times a night

Symptoms: Crazy dreams, heartburn, gas

Movement: Lots and lots, feel lots of little feet in my ribs
 

Maternity clothes: Yes

Size of baby: Over 18 inches long, size of a honeydew melon

 

Gender: Boy; Lincoln Wayne

What I miss: Sleeping through the night

 

Best part of the week: Lincoln's room is *almost* done

Looking forward to: Getting my hair done

 

I can't believe it will probably be less than a month and we will meet Lincoln. I am so excited to see his sweet face, see if he looks like Jackson, and watch Jackson interact with him. Not sure how I can love another little boy like Jackson, but I'm sure it will be the instant they place Lincoln in my arms.

34 Weeks

Cravings: Cold water

Sleep: Hard to get comfortable, using bathroom 2-3 times a night
 

Symptoms: Crazy dreams, some back pain, and it is hard to sit straight up (feel lots of feet)
 

Movement: Lots and lots, feel lots of little feet in my ribs
 

Maternity clothes: Yes

Size of baby: Over 18 inches long, size of a cantaloupe

 

We got another sneak peek at Lincoln at my appointment, but not an update on his size. He is so close to the placenta it was hard to get a picture of his whole face.

 

Gender: Boy; Lincoln Wayne

 

What I miss: Sleeping through the night

 

Looking forward to: Finalizing the nursery

Loving the bumper!

Not much has changed. I am feeling pretty good, just a bit big!

6 weeks or less until we get to meet Lincoln. Yay or Ahh?!?!?