Monday, February 9, 2009
Home Again!
Well yesterday was our first big trip. Matt, Kodi and Eden came to the hospital in the afternoon to pick Abram and I up for our first car ride --- home :). We had a great evening. I went to bed early and then my family came and woke me up around 8pm for a feeding. It was really cute, Kodi and Eden picked out Abrams pj's for the night and then took turns reading books to AJ while I fed him. It was a great family bonding moment and it was too bad we couldn't capture that magical moment on film.
Abram woke up 3 times after the 8pm feeding but other than that he slept well. Today has been a great day also for Matt and I. Abram is a hungry little boy and wants to eat about every 1-2 hours. Matt has been in charge of the fire hose (diaper changes and I can't help but giggle when Abram sprays). It has been nice having Matt home today and he has been such a huge support for me. He will be home until Thursday and then he will work half days on Thursday and Friday. We are hoping that tonight his feedings will spread out a little bit more and he will continue his routine of waking up only 2-3 times during the night.
Tomorrow is our first pediatrician appointment. It is suppose to be nice out, so I am hoping we can take a family walk during the day also as I am starting to get a little stir crazy.
Take Care!
Beth
Abram woke up 3 times after the 8pm feeding but other than that he slept well. Today has been a great day also for Matt and I. Abram is a hungry little boy and wants to eat about every 1-2 hours. Matt has been in charge of the fire hose (diaper changes and I can't help but giggle when Abram sprays). It has been nice having Matt home today and he has been such a huge support for me. He will be home until Thursday and then he will work half days on Thursday and Friday. We are hoping that tonight his feedings will spread out a little bit more and he will continue his routine of waking up only 2-3 times during the night.
Tomorrow is our first pediatrician appointment. It is suppose to be nice out, so I am hoping we can take a family walk during the day also as I am starting to get a little stir crazy.
Take Care!
Beth
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Our our angel!
Today is Kodi's first communion. While all of our family and friends are at church celebrating with Kodi, Abram and I will be relaxing at the hospital. We are both very sad we can't be there to celebrate with Kodi, but someone will be videoing the communion, so we can watch it later.
We are hoping to go home later this evening (pending the docs approval). All is going very well with us. Abram is actually almost to his birth weight! (it typically takes up to 2 weeks for that to happen). My milk is in, so I'm a little sore, but he has been able to stretch out his feeds a little more now that he is more fully satisfied.
Have a great day everyone!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Today was the big day!
Auntie Beth and Uncle Patrick came to visit today
Auntie Angie and Uncle Marvin made the long trek in the middle of the night to see baby Abram .
Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Jim drove up with Auntie Angie and Uncle Marvin. This photo was taken when Abram was about 1 hour old.
Welcome to the world Baby Abram! Abram was born at 524am on Feburary 5 (his due date). He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and is 21 1/4 inches long. He gave us a bit of a scare as he kept dropping his heart rate. At about 4:45am they decided we needed to have a cesearan section as he was not tolerating the labor very well anymore. Soon after they cut me open they realized why...his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck 3 times....thankfully my cervix didn't dilate any further than it did (or else that could have been double trouble). Thankfully all turned out perfectly.
Auntie Angie and Uncle Marvin made the long trek in the middle of the night to see baby Abram .
Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Jim drove up with Auntie Angie and Uncle Marvin. This photo was taken when Abram was about 1 hour old.
Welcome to the world Baby Abram! Abram was born at 524am on Feburary 5 (his due date). He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and is 21 1/4 inches long. He gave us a bit of a scare as he kept dropping his heart rate. At about 4:45am they decided we needed to have a cesearan section as he was not tolerating the labor very well anymore. Soon after they cut me open they realized why...his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck 3 times....thankfully my cervix didn't dilate any further than it did (or else that could have been double trouble). Thankfully all turned out perfectly.
I am a little sore, but I'm hanging in there. I was able to get a bit of sleep today (so did Matt). I am a little sore from the surgery. It has been fun to finally hold Abram. I love cuddling with him! I'll update the blog more as we have more visitors.
Daddy holding baby Abram soon after he was born
Meet my big brother Kodi and my big sister Eden. We are all very excited about our newest family addition.
Mommy holding baby Abram for the first time. He went to nurse within the first hour and did wonderfully!
Love you all!
Daddy holding baby Abram soon after he was born
Meet my big brother Kodi and my big sister Eden. We are all very excited about our newest family addition.
Mommy holding baby Abram for the first time. He went to nurse within the first hour and did wonderfully!
Love you all!
Beth and Baby Abram
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Our Sleepless Night
Hi All,
Well last night was a long one for Matt and I. My contractions started around 10:30pm and by 1am they were consistently 3-4 minutes apart and lasting 35-40 seconds...so we hoped in the car and headed to the hospital. When I arrived they attached me to the monitor but when they checked my cervix I was still dilated to 1+ centimeters. They kept me for awhile to watch and see if I would dilate more, but by 3am, we were on our way home. My contractions continued until after 5am, but then I was finally able to get some sleep. They are calling it "early labor". My uterus has been quiet today...now it's just the waiting game. I have my routine OB appointment tomorrow, so we shall see if I have dilated any more. I am hoping for a quiet night tonight... I'm off to bed!
Have a good one!
Beth
Well last night was a long one for Matt and I. My contractions started around 10:30pm and by 1am they were consistently 3-4 minutes apart and lasting 35-40 seconds...so we hoped in the car and headed to the hospital. When I arrived they attached me to the monitor but when they checked my cervix I was still dilated to 1+ centimeters. They kept me for awhile to watch and see if I would dilate more, but by 3am, we were on our way home. My contractions continued until after 5am, but then I was finally able to get some sleep. They are calling it "early labor". My uterus has been quiet today...now it's just the waiting game. I have my routine OB appointment tomorrow, so we shall see if I have dilated any more. I am hoping for a quiet night tonight... I'm off to bed!
Have a good one!
Beth
Sunday, February 1, 2009
39 1/2 weeks and counting!
Hi All,
Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know all is going well still in Gissibl World. No baby yet, but we are patiently waiting. :) Matt and I were busy yesterday cleaning up the house. Today we are heading over the the Clark's (Matt's sister Beth and her husband Patrick) house for a chili cook-off/Super Bowl Party. Since my in-laws are both from Pennsylvania, we will be rooting for Pittsburgh. Enjoy the game everyone!
:D
Beth
Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know all is going well still in Gissibl World. No baby yet, but we are patiently waiting. :) Matt and I were busy yesterday cleaning up the house. Today we are heading over the the Clark's (Matt's sister Beth and her husband Patrick) house for a chili cook-off/Super Bowl Party. Since my in-laws are both from Pennsylvania, we will be rooting for Pittsburgh. Enjoy the game everyone!
:D
Beth
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