Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Week 1
We have been home a week now and its actually gone surprisingly smoother than I imagined.
Emery is a sweet sweet baby. She is very snuggly and loves to be held. And she is normally awake a couple of times a day for almost an hour. She just sits and stares... Its nice to see her eyes and just watch her look around. Such a sweet innocent face. =) And she is great at breastfeeding. I'm so glad! Kayden never really took to it, and she is the complete opposite. I just hope that when I have to go back to work she transitions easily.
Kayden has adjusted well. He has continued going to daycare which is helpful. At home he loves to hold baby sister, but he still loves to be the center of attention. Its a big adjustment becoming a big brother but with added attention and lots of love, he's doing great.
Mom and Dad have adjusted fairly well too. Dad is back at work, but spends plenty of time playing with both kids. Mom is enjoying maternity leave, but could use a little more sleep.... Yeah I know I'm dreaming.
Emery is a sweet sweet baby. She is very snuggly and loves to be held. And she is normally awake a couple of times a day for almost an hour. She just sits and stares... Its nice to see her eyes and just watch her look around. Such a sweet innocent face. =) And she is great at breastfeeding. I'm so glad! Kayden never really took to it, and she is the complete opposite. I just hope that when I have to go back to work she transitions easily.
Her first picture
(Thankfully Brett captured this moment I thought it had been lost forever!)
First time in daddy's arms at the hospital
sweet baby with tiny baby parts
Nakie baby!
Kayden has adjusted well. He has continued going to daycare which is helpful. At home he loves to hold baby sister, but he still loves to be the center of attention. Its a big adjustment becoming a big brother but with added attention and lots of love, he's doing great.
enjoying a caramel apple at the hospital (Thanks Andrea!)
My big boy!
Silly faces!
Getting ready for school
Mom and Dad have adjusted fairly well too. Dad is back at work, but spends plenty of time playing with both kids. Mom is enjoying maternity leave, but could use a little more sleep.... Yeah I know I'm dreaming.
hold my hand
my sleepy babies at the hospital on Saturday
Love these two!!!
Hiccupps!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Home Sweet Home
Our stay at the hospital was a required 48 hours due to me not getting needed antibiotics during labor to prevent the passing of an infection to Emery. So they made us stay so they could watch her. Thankfully she is absolutely perfect and there was nothing to be concerned about. =)
We had plenty of visitors in the hospital, Stephanie, Barb, Tiffany and Teresa from my work, Andrea and Reagan, OB & Lanny, Matt & Andrea, Clint & Courtney, Michele, Allison and Angie and Cory. Emery got lots of loving! Kayden also got some love, however he was still out of his comfort zone and really only wanted mom and dad.
Sunday morning we were discharged and could finally go home!!! Kayden seemed excited to take his baby home, although I think he was more excited to go home himself!
We've settled in nicely. Emery is a great sleeper and although she found her lungs the other night, she's been a fairly easy baby. Eat, sleeps and poops! Oh and she is quite the snuggler! She could lay on your chest all day long! My sweet sweet girl.
Kayden is obsessed with his baby. He calls her baby and he loves to hold her :) Although when he's tired of holding her, he says she's heavy and gives her back. Hahaha. He also enjoys pointing out her nose, chin, mouth, eyes. He's helping get diapers and being gentle with baby. Its precious to see him with her. I couldn't ask for more from him.
Overall it has been a smooth transition for all of us. I'm very thankful for everything God has blessed me with!
First time meeting his baby
He got a doctor kit and loves to check on baby
First picture with my girl!
We had plenty of visitors in the hospital, Stephanie, Barb, Tiffany and Teresa from my work, Andrea and Reagan, OB & Lanny, Matt & Andrea, Clint & Courtney, Michele, Allison and Angie and Cory. Emery got lots of loving! Kayden also got some love, however he was still out of his comfort zone and really only wanted mom and dad.
Hanging out with Allison (3 months apart)
My view on Saturday....Sleepy daddy, cartoons for K, sleepy E
Look at the bubble gun from Clint and Courtney!! Thanks!!!
The best part of the hospital stay (other than my baby)....Oreo pie. YUM!!!
Sunday morning we were discharged and could finally go home!!! Kayden seemed excited to take his baby home, although I think he was more excited to go home himself!
Waiting to go home...
Holding baby before we go home!
Ready to go!!!!
Home sweet home with my babies!
We've settled in nicely. Emery is a great sleeper and although she found her lungs the other night, she's been a fairly easy baby. Eat, sleeps and poops! Oh and she is quite the snuggler! She could lay on your chest all day long! My sweet sweet girl.
My new snuggle bug :0)
Kayden is obsessed with his baby. He calls her baby and he loves to hold her :) Although when he's tired of holding her, he says she's heavy and gives her back. Hahaha. He also enjoys pointing out her nose, chin, mouth, eyes. He's helping get diapers and being gentle with baby. Its precious to see him with her. I couldn't ask for more from him.
Loves his baby
Overall it has been a smooth transition for all of us. I'm very thankful for everything God has blessed me with!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Meet Emery Leigh
She's here!!!!!
Little miss Emery Leigh Palmer made her grand entrance on 3/15/13 at 6:03a, weighing in at 8lb 4oz and 21in long. She is perfect in every way and has one heck of a birth story!
The Birth:
I went to bed Thursday night around 10 and slept until midnight. Then I tossed and turned until 4a. At that point my back hurt and I had a front menstrual cramp that hurt. It was painful but not a contraction. So I text Brett to let him know I'm up but don't think it's anything. He's writing reports at work.
To decrease the pain I decide to lay on the heating pad on the couch. Well that eased the pain some but made it to where I could feel contractions. I started timing them and they were fairly regular but not too painful (little did I know)....
Now it's 4:40a and I decide to start a load of laundry (yup I'm crazy) and take a shower in hopes that its false labor.
Nope. The shower only made breathing through contractions interesting. By the time I got out about 10 min later the contractions were stronger and closer together. I text Brett and let him know we need to get to the hospital (reminder my hospital is an hour away....). I call labor and delivery to let them know we're coming. Then I just walk around laboring and breathing through contractions. **Back labor sucks and I could not get comfortable!
About 5:15a Kayden woke up and came out into the living room. We snuggle on the couch for a little bit as I try to keep breathing without scaring him.
5:30a I get a really bad contraction and get up to pee. I walk into my bedroom and my water breaks! Holy crap! I decide to get into the bathtub but don't have my phone.... I yell at kayden and thankfully he brings it to me. He's scared and isn't quite sure what to do. Poor buddy. I'm in the bathtub screaming in pain. I call Brett, scream that my water just broke and he needs to get here now. Hang up, call 911.
The rest is all kind of chaos. I can now feel baby's head, 911 tries to keep me calm....hahaha. Kayden is standing at the doorway crying. Thankfully about 10 min later Brett gets home, gets kayden and goes outside to meet the paramedics. Next thing I know I've got 2 paramedics and 3 firefighters in my bathroom, Brett is somewhere with kayden. The paramedics ask me where my husband is, it's the cop you idiots! (They had no clue. They just thought he was a cop!) Then maybe 5 min later baby is crowning and I give birth in my bathtub!!!
Holy crap!! Did that just happen????!!!! Then it's off to the hospital via ambulance, deliver the placenta, Brett took kayden to daycare, and the rest was insanity. I don't remember much until about 8:30. It's a blur.
Thankfully baby and mom are both doing great. Big brother kayden has calmed down and is super curious about his baby. So we're just hanging out in the hospital here in Stillwater under observation until tomorrow. Visitors are welcome!
A crazy day yesterday! But a beautiful baby girl! Can't complain too much!
Little miss Emery Leigh Palmer made her grand entrance on 3/15/13 at 6:03a, weighing in at 8lb 4oz and 21in long. She is perfect in every way and has one heck of a birth story!
I went to bed Thursday night around 10 and slept until midnight. Then I tossed and turned until 4a. At that point my back hurt and I had a front menstrual cramp that hurt. It was painful but not a contraction. So I text Brett to let him know I'm up but don't think it's anything. He's writing reports at work.
To decrease the pain I decide to lay on the heating pad on the couch. Well that eased the pain some but made it to where I could feel contractions. I started timing them and they were fairly regular but not too painful (little did I know)....
Now it's 4:40a and I decide to start a load of laundry (yup I'm crazy) and take a shower in hopes that its false labor.
Nope. The shower only made breathing through contractions interesting. By the time I got out about 10 min later the contractions were stronger and closer together. I text Brett and let him know we need to get to the hospital (reminder my hospital is an hour away....). I call labor and delivery to let them know we're coming. Then I just walk around laboring and breathing through contractions. **Back labor sucks and I could not get comfortable!
About 5:15a Kayden woke up and came out into the living room. We snuggle on the couch for a little bit as I try to keep breathing without scaring him.
5:30a I get a really bad contraction and get up to pee. I walk into my bedroom and my water breaks! Holy crap! I decide to get into the bathtub but don't have my phone.... I yell at kayden and thankfully he brings it to me. He's scared and isn't quite sure what to do. Poor buddy. I'm in the bathtub screaming in pain. I call Brett, scream that my water just broke and he needs to get here now. Hang up, call 911.
The rest is all kind of chaos. I can now feel baby's head, 911 tries to keep me calm....hahaha. Kayden is standing at the doorway crying. Thankfully about 10 min later Brett gets home, gets kayden and goes outside to meet the paramedics. Next thing I know I've got 2 paramedics and 3 firefighters in my bathroom, Brett is somewhere with kayden. The paramedics ask me where my husband is, it's the cop you idiots! (They had no clue. They just thought he was a cop!) Then maybe 5 min later baby is crowning and I give birth in my bathtub!!!
Holy crap!! Did that just happen????!!!! Then it's off to the hospital via ambulance, deliver the placenta, Brett took kayden to daycare, and the rest was insanity. I don't remember much until about 8:30. It's a blur.
Thankfully baby and mom are both doing great. Big brother kayden has calmed down and is super curious about his baby. So we're just hanging out in the hospital here in Stillwater under observation until tomorrow. Visitors are welcome!
A crazy day yesterday! But a beautiful baby girl! Can't complain too much!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
5 days and counting
Yup, thats right!!! 5 days left until dday!!!!!!!! This pregnant lady couldn't be happier!
Until then its quality time with my main man :) I think he knows something is going to change soon, as he's been my little shadow and clingy. Its amazing what kids can pick up on. I can't wait to show him his little sister and watch them bond!
Until then its quality time with my main man :) I think he knows something is going to change soon, as he's been my little shadow and clingy. Its amazing what kids can pick up on. I can't wait to show him his little sister and watch them bond!
Ornery little boy who likes cookies before bed
Taking pictures
Mr. Photographer
Such a rough life.....
I made a bowl of cereal and someone decided to help himself while I put the milk away.
Love my turd!
He refused to go to school without his police car
And sometimes he gets cranky.....
But pizza can solve any temper tantrum
Although he only wanted the ham.....
And sometimes when we snuggle he catches me sleeping
And I catch him....
And we go to church every weekend =)
And the weather is perfect so we have been playing outside
And drawing pictures!
And I bet you didn't know pizza could be "seefood"
And this pregnant lady is ready. I have contractions daily, nothing regular though. As long as I make it through work tomorrow I should be good to go. So Friday night its game on! Spicy food, long walks, jumping....maybe we'll jump start the induction! 5 days to go.......
My boss caught me like this at work....thankfully he told me not to move. hahahahaha. Love my boss!
8 days and counting....
7 days and counting...
Until then we wait.........
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
37 Weeks!
I am happy to say we are officially at 37 weeks, which means medically we have a full term baby and it is safe to go into labor! Wooohooo!!!!
I saw my doctor yesterday and got my first official check! I am already at 2.5cm dialated, soft, but haven't thinned out. Blood pressure is good, baby's heart beat is strong and the belly is actually measuring at 38 weeks. Since everything is right on track we discussed the option of induction.....and....with everything going on, we set a date!!!!!!! Tuesday March 19 we will be in the hospital awaiting our precious baby girl!!! I am one happy momma knowing this is almost over, but a freaked out train wreck trying to get everything done before then! Just keep breathing. =) I will see my dr again next week and then a week after that is baby!
Baby girl will be here soon!!!!
How far along: 37 weeks
Total weight gain: -7
Best moments this month: Setting a date!
Food cravings: Someone has me hooked on tasty cakes!!!! Darn you Andrea! I wanted to keep my weight gain low! ;)
Gender: It's a Girl! The name is decided.... But it will stay a secret until birth!
Labor signs: Contractions are daily, but nothing regular
What I miss: Not having to pee ALL the time
What I am looking forward to: 13 days until sweet baby girl is here!
Milestones: Baby is the size of a winter melon! Baby is practicing skills such as inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.
I saw my doctor yesterday and got my first official check! I am already at 2.5cm dialated, soft, but haven't thinned out. Blood pressure is good, baby's heart beat is strong and the belly is actually measuring at 38 weeks. Since everything is right on track we discussed the option of induction.....and....with everything going on, we set a date!!!!!!! Tuesday March 19 we will be in the hospital awaiting our precious baby girl!!! I am one happy momma knowing this is almost over, but a freaked out train wreck trying to get everything done before then! Just keep breathing. =) I will see my dr again next week and then a week after that is baby!
Baby girl will be here soon!!!!
How far along: 37 weeks
Total weight gain: -7
Best moments this month: Setting a date!
Food cravings: Someone has me hooked on tasty cakes!!!! Darn you Andrea! I wanted to keep my weight gain low! ;)
Gender: It's a Girl! The name is decided.... But it will stay a secret until birth!
Labor signs: Contractions are daily, but nothing regular
What I miss: Not having to pee ALL the time
What I am looking forward to: 13 days until sweet baby girl is here!
Milestones: Baby is the size of a winter melon! Baby is practicing skills such as inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Soaking it all in
Soon it won't just be my little buddy and me, but we'll have a precious addition of baby sister. As exciting as that is, I'm trying to enjoy my one on one time with Kayden before our lives change for the better. We've enjoyed a long hectic week, and spent lots of time hanging out this weekend. We went to the library, the park, out to lunch, took a fantastic nap together, cooked dinner, went shopping at Lowes, hung out with Reagan and Andrea and just enjoyed life. I'm in love with my buddy!
My little cranky bug
At daddys!!!!
Making juice!
Such a big helper
Where else does the bowl go?
Naptime....absolutely perfect
Sometimes its more fun without pants
And this is how we wake mom up
Look what I can do mom!!!
Double bubble trouble!!!
Bubble babies
Everyone wanted to snuggle with me!!! :)
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