So...I may not be pregnant anymore, but I still have that whole pregnant brain thing going on. I can't download the pictures that I wanted to. I'll get Wes to do it tomorrow. He's sleeping now, because I have the best husband in the world and he's going to do the middle of the night feeding. I know. Be jealous. He's the best.
We made our first doctor's visit today. Jack is growing like a weed. He was down to 8lb 9oz when we left the hospital (completely normal--babies are supposed to lose up to 7% of their body weight in the first week. Jack however is back up to 8lb 13oz. The doctor was blown away. Everything checked out wonderfully. He is perfect...healthy and perfect. The sad news is that he has an elevated bilirubin, so he has to be on the bililight until the nurse comes tomorrow and rechecks his level and tells us we can take him off. It is so depressing. He's basically strapped to a tanning bed. (The pictures would help...I'll get them up soon). We have to leave him on there constantly unless he's eating or we are changing his diaper. It's so hard. We want to do nothing but hold him and love on him.
Grace is the best. The best daughter, big sister....you name it. Again, be jealous. She is so loving and understanding. I'm sure that trying times will come, but she is so proud of her family. So proud of her brother. She is such a good helper too. I am THE luckiest mommy in the world. The two most beautiful and loving children EVER.
And, to top it all off....my husband is better than yours, better than yours will ever be. I adore him. He adores our children.
Oh---and my parent's are better than yours too.
I'm the luckiest girl ever.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
BABY JACK HAS ARRIVED!!
He is here, he is perfect, he is healthy and handsome. His mom was a superstar, never missed a beat, she handled herself perfectly. It was a seemingly flawless experience. I didn't pass out, vomit, or run out of the room screaming. Jack was a champion, aside from a small twist, he performed perfectly. Grace, was so perfect, she was so precious, she was so overwhelmed, with everyone in the room, her mother in a hospital bed, and her baby brother waiting to see her, she didn't quite know what to think. She now can't get enough of her, HER, brother. She is very excited to finally be a big sister. She will be awesome at it. She is excited that Jack is big, she hopes that he can play hard like she does.
We want to say thank you to everyone for their support and kind words. They are all heartfelt and appreciated. Jack is lucky to have such a tremendous support group of friends and family.
Seeing as how this was my first birthing experience let me say, I was absolutely blown away by the complexity mixed with compassion and confidence, wonder and astonishment that was encased in the labor and delivery room. There was not one time that i knew what was going on, but their was not one time either, that i felt like things weren't totally in control. The Doctor all but walked into the room and made magic happen. it was a fantastically orchestrated process that was so overwhelmingly over my head i didn't realize it was happening. From the time the Dr. walked into the room, with me under the full belief that we were still in the waiting process, until baby Jack was born, a total of 14 minutes passed. 14 minutes that i couldn't tell you what happened other than baby jack was born, i was completely focused on that and that alone. I felt like if i believed, if i pushed, if i concentrated hard enough, it was going to happen. Of course, I really only held Kerry's hand, teared up, stopped breathing with every push, and literally forgot how to breathe and talk at the same time. But it worked.
We want to say thank you to everyone for their support and kind words. They are all heartfelt and appreciated. Jack is lucky to have such a tremendous support group of friends and family.
Seeing as how this was my first birthing experience let me say, I was absolutely blown away by the complexity mixed with compassion and confidence, wonder and astonishment that was encased in the labor and delivery room. There was not one time that i knew what was going on, but their was not one time either, that i felt like things weren't totally in control. The Doctor all but walked into the room and made magic happen. it was a fantastically orchestrated process that was so overwhelmingly over my head i didn't realize it was happening. From the time the Dr. walked into the room, with me under the full belief that we were still in the waiting process, until baby Jack was born, a total of 14 minutes passed. 14 minutes that i couldn't tell you what happened other than baby jack was born, i was completely focused on that and that alone. I felt like if i believed, if i pushed, if i concentrated hard enough, it was going to happen. Of course, I really only held Kerry's hand, teared up, stopped breathing with every push, and literally forgot how to breathe and talk at the same time. But it worked.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
So....
If Jack's not here by Monday....he will be here then!
The doctor told us that he felt very confident that he would be here before Monday, but if not they would induce. So, we are at T-minus 4 days. I had finally made some progress, so that was very good news. I will spare you details, but with Grace I went from zero to birth in 3 days. I'm all ready at 2 1/2. So....maybe soon! Wes and I ate Mexican today and took a long walk. I also feel really puny. Just wiped out. I'm going to work tomorrow. They think I'm nuts, but I will be much closer to the hospital. Kristy Watkins is coming to spend the night with us and go to Grace's soccer game on Saturday morning.....which is such a blessing since Sarah and Aunt Dana will both be out of town this weekend. I can't believe they are bailing on us this weekend! :) Grace is glad that we have a day to look forward to now. She knows that in at least 4 days her baby brother will be here. Wes is just hoping he doesn't come in the middle of the Tennessee/Alabama game on Saturday! I all most wish that he would. TN isn't at the top of their game this season, and we all know how I feel about Alabama (and the terrible fans). So, if we have the baby, maybe WEs won't get as upset.....or TN will win and I can act like these obnoxious Alabama fans. Ok, ok...I'll be nice.
Keep us in your prayers. We will keep you posted.
The doctor told us that he felt very confident that he would be here before Monday, but if not they would induce. So, we are at T-minus 4 days. I had finally made some progress, so that was very good news. I will spare you details, but with Grace I went from zero to birth in 3 days. I'm all ready at 2 1/2. So....maybe soon! Wes and I ate Mexican today and took a long walk. I also feel really puny. Just wiped out. I'm going to work tomorrow. They think I'm nuts, but I will be much closer to the hospital. Kristy Watkins is coming to spend the night with us and go to Grace's soccer game on Saturday morning.....which is such a blessing since Sarah and Aunt Dana will both be out of town this weekend. I can't believe they are bailing on us this weekend! :) Grace is glad that we have a day to look forward to now. She knows that in at least 4 days her baby brother will be here. Wes is just hoping he doesn't come in the middle of the Tennessee/Alabama game on Saturday! I all most wish that he would. TN isn't at the top of their game this season, and we all know how I feel about Alabama (and the terrible fans). So, if we have the baby, maybe WEs won't get as upset.....or TN will win and I can act like these obnoxious Alabama fans. Ok, ok...I'll be nice.
Keep us in your prayers. We will keep you posted.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
No Baby
Jack's not ready to join us yet.
Not even ready enough to be induced.
We were so sure that he would be born Saturday, then Sunday, then we were supposed to be induced Monday (the doctor said we weren't even ready for that yet). So, here I sit, on my due date, and nothing. I know, I know, "only 5 percent of babies are born on their actual due date...." blah, blah, blah. It seems like everyone has their baby prior to their due date....and I may still be pregnant in November at this rate.
I'm really not as bitter as I sound, I'm just so ready to meet him!!! So is the rest of the Farmer family. Grace doesn't quite understand why we don't know when he will be here. She also has alot of questions about HOW he gets here.
I go back to the doctor tomorrow, so hopefully we will know something then. I'll keep you posted!
Not even ready enough to be induced.
We were so sure that he would be born Saturday, then Sunday, then we were supposed to be induced Monday (the doctor said we weren't even ready for that yet). So, here I sit, on my due date, and nothing. I know, I know, "only 5 percent of babies are born on their actual due date...." blah, blah, blah. It seems like everyone has their baby prior to their due date....and I may still be pregnant in November at this rate.
I'm really not as bitter as I sound, I'm just so ready to meet him!!! So is the rest of the Farmer family. Grace doesn't quite understand why we don't know when he will be here. She also has alot of questions about HOW he gets here.
I go back to the doctor tomorrow, so hopefully we will know something then. I'll keep you posted!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Catch up
Hope you all enjoyed the video Wes made. Grace certainly is a little superstar. We have so much fun watching her play. And, we still have many games left! She also got moved up a level in gymnastics this week. She certainly did not get her athletic abilities from me!
Baby Jack could be her in 10 days or less!!!!
I went to the doctor yesterday, and she quickly informed me that Jack nor my body were ready for a delivery yet. Jack's sitting comfortably where he is, and my body just isn't progressing towards labor yet. She did say that could change very quickly, and not to be surprised if he does decide to come on his own any day now. However, we have set a date for induction pending my appointment next week. I never thought that I would want to be induced, and my grandfather would have a fit, but I;m just so anxious to meet him. Hopefully he will decide to make his presence on his own. If not, it's looking like next Monday, the 20th, will be his birthday!!!! That will make one more October birthday.
Happy birthday to you baby Charlie!! Chase and Shelley's baby turns a year old today. We are so sad that we can't make it to his birthday party, but we don;t want to chance Jack being delivered on the side of the road between B'ham and Tupelo.
So, this could potentially be my last week at work for a while. I'm excited for a break, I haven't taken a vacation since I started working. I'm also a little nervous that I will go stir crazy. Doubt it though.
Hope things are well with everyone. Come visit soon!
Baby Jack could be her in 10 days or less!!!!
I went to the doctor yesterday, and she quickly informed me that Jack nor my body were ready for a delivery yet. Jack's sitting comfortably where he is, and my body just isn't progressing towards labor yet. She did say that could change very quickly, and not to be surprised if he does decide to come on his own any day now. However, we have set a date for induction pending my appointment next week. I never thought that I would want to be induced, and my grandfather would have a fit, but I;m just so anxious to meet him. Hopefully he will decide to make his presence on his own. If not, it's looking like next Monday, the 20th, will be his birthday!!!! That will make one more October birthday.
Happy birthday to you baby Charlie!! Chase and Shelley's baby turns a year old today. We are so sad that we can't make it to his birthday party, but we don;t want to chance Jack being delivered on the side of the road between B'ham and Tupelo.
So, this could potentially be my last week at work for a while. I'm excited for a break, I haven't taken a vacation since I started working. I'm also a little nervous that I will go stir crazy. Doubt it though.
Hope things are well with everyone. Come visit soon!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Fun Weekend
This weekend was AMAZING, and everything we needed it to be. soccer season started Saturday morning, and the three of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Not to mention, Grace kicked butt ( of course!!) Then, we enjoyed a lazy day watching football......ALL DAY LONG. Who cares that NONE of our teams won! Sarah came over and my dad surprised us on his way home from Atlanta. And, on top of all that.....my wonderful Aunt Dana took me to Babies-R-Us and bought us a glider!!!!! How wonderful!?!? We cannot wait to use it!
(I couldn't decide which picture was better of the glider. My dad painted the picture above the bookshelf....awesome, isn't it?!?!?)
Today we headed over to the park at Spain Park (HUGE high school over here). We stayed out there for four hours, and had such a good time. Grace played on the playground, she and Sam swam in the lake, she and Wes played soccer, we colored and sat around on our quilt. It was wonderful, and so relaxing. We are all ready planning our trip back f
or next weekend. Weekends like these make it hard to go back to work on Monday. At least we're well rested!
In other news, we're all preparing for Jack to make his entrance. We are at the 4 week countdown now. I don't think any of us would have our feelings hurt if he decided to come early though. We're so anxious to meet him (and I wouldn't mind not being pregnant anymore!)
(This will be a limited time only photo, so enjoy it while you can)
Grace is doing wonderfully in school, and still enjoying it. She's also doing gymnastics....which she loves, and soccer. She is such a sweet baby, and continues to bless our lives every day.
Wes is doing well. He's so pumped that soccer has started back. Working hard, watching lots of football, and trying to keep his girls happy. He does a really good job. Just today, he decided to really CLEAN the house, and do all the laundry. You don't have to tall me how lucky I am!!!!
Hope all is well with you all. Hope you enjoy the pictures!!!!
(I couldn't decide which picture was better of the glider. My dad painted the picture above the bookshelf....awesome, isn't it?!?!?)
Today we headed over to the park at Spain Park (HUGE high school over here). We stayed out there for four hours, and had such a good time. Grace played on the playground, she and Sam swam in the lake, she and Wes played soccer, we colored and sat around on our quilt. It was wonderful, and so relaxing. We are all ready planning our trip back f
or next weekend. Weekends like these make it hard to go back to work on Monday. At least we're well rested!In other news, we're all preparing for Jack to make his entrance. We are at the 4 week countdown now. I don't think any of us would have our feelings hurt if he decided to come early though. We're so anxious to meet him (and I wouldn't mind not being pregnant anymore!)
(This will be a limited time only photo, so enjoy it while you can)Grace is doing wonderfully in school, and still enjoying it. She's also doing gymnastics....which she loves, and soccer. She is such a sweet baby, and continues to bless our lives every day.
Wes is doing well. He's so pumped that soccer has started back. Working hard, watching lots of football, and trying to keep his girls happy. He does a really good job. Just today, he decided to really CLEAN the house, and do all the laundry. You don't have to tall me how lucky I am!!!!
Hope all is well with you all. Hope you enjoy the pictures!!!!
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