Slept through the nightI'm not getting my hopes up
9.28.2009
9.15.2009
A Few Important Events...
Eliza is one month old!
I can't believe she is already 5 weeks.
Craig and I are learning something new every day. I never would have guessed how hard, tiring, fun, overwhelming, rewarding, and amazing being a mom is! I thought I would never get the hang of it. I finally feel like I'm getting back to normal. I'm loving it!
1. She loves her car seat
2. She cries and cries after every time I feed her... it's so sad
3. We have a projectile spitter
(look closely at the photo of craig and her- taken after he got too close right after I fed her)
4. She officially has reflux- bad! and we're trying everything to help her
5. She's starting to enjoy her baths- for a minute
6. She LOVES her binky- if we could just keep it in her mouth
7. She's completely bald on both sides of her head
8. She is smiling!!!
9. She took her first trip to Provo- and slept the whole way
10. She is becoming so aware of the world around her
Craig got his deer...
Not bad for his first deer... and he shot it with a BOW!
Many people may think Craig is an avid hunter. I mean look at him... doesn't he just fit the bill??? Well.. you will be surprised when I say it's only his second year hunting. Last year we were all disappointed when we didn't have any luck on the deer hunt. This year Craig was determined to get one... with a bow. Since he has so much experience in this type of hunt (wink), a lot of people didn't have faith in him. But I did! (That is why I let him start going just a few short days after Eliza was born) He kept coming home with stories of "big bucks", but no luck. One night he called and said "Babe I got a deer!", I said "Serious? That is so great!", and he said... "But we couldn't find it." What? How do you not find the deer you shot? They followed the blood trail as long as they could.. but they lost it when it got too dark. I was sooo disappointed! But he was sure he shot it.. and I wasn't so sure I believed him. The next day he and his friend went up to see if they could find it... well- now I believe him.
We have a new Nephew...
I can't believe she is already 5 weeks.Craig and I are learning something new every day. I never would have guessed how hard, tiring, fun, overwhelming, rewarding, and amazing being a mom is! I thought I would never get the hang of it. I finally feel like I'm getting back to normal. I'm loving it!
1. She loves her car seat
2. She cries and cries after every time I feed her... it's so sad
3. We have a projectile spitter
(look closely at the photo of craig and her- taken after he got too close right after I fed her)
4. She officially has reflux- bad! and we're trying everything to help her
5. She's starting to enjoy her baths- for a minute
6. She LOVES her binky- if we could just keep it in her mouth
7. She's completely bald on both sides of her head
8. She is smiling!!!
9. She took her first trip to Provo- and slept the whole way
10. She is becoming so aware of the world around her
Craig got his deer...
Not bad for his first deer... and he shot it with a BOW!
Many people may think Craig is an avid hunter. I mean look at him... doesn't he just fit the bill??? Well.. you will be surprised when I say it's only his second year hunting. Last year we were all disappointed when we didn't have any luck on the deer hunt. This year Craig was determined to get one... with a bow. Since he has so much experience in this type of hunt (wink), a lot of people didn't have faith in him. But I did! (That is why I let him start going just a few short days after Eliza was born) He kept coming home with stories of "big bucks", but no luck. One night he called and said "Babe I got a deer!", I said "Serious? That is so great!", and he said... "But we couldn't find it." What? How do you not find the deer you shot? They followed the blood trail as long as they could.. but they lost it when it got too dark. I was sooo disappointed! But he was sure he shot it.. and I wasn't so sure I believed him. The next day he and his friend went up to see if they could find it... well- now I believe him.
We have a new Nephew...
Craig's sister Kelly had a baby boy just 3 weeks after Eliza was born.
Barrett Samuel Stanworth was born on September 1, 2009 at 2:15 p.m.
8 pounds 11 ounces, 19 inches
We were able to go up to Elk Ridge and spend the weekend with their family. Barrett is so cute and just perfect! It was crazy to see the difference that 3 weeks makes. Eliza seemed like a monster compared to him! I'm so excited that Eliza has a cousin that is so close to her age. It's going to be so much fun!
Barrett Samuel Stanworth was born on September 1, 2009 at 2:15 p.m.
8 pounds 11 ounces, 19 inches
We were able to go up to Elk Ridge and spend the weekend with their family. Barrett is so cute and just perfect! It was crazy to see the difference that 3 weeks makes. Eliza seemed like a monster compared to him! I'm so excited that Eliza has a cousin that is so close to her age. It's going to be so much fun!
8.24.2009
2 Weeks old!
2 Weeks and 2 days
I cannot believe it has already been two weeks! Where does the time go? I feel like there are just not enough hours in the day. Between feedings, changings, feedings, dressings, feedings, tantrums, and feedings (I seriously feel like a cow), I just have no time left. Craig and I are trying to get used to our sleepless nights... but we're loving every day we have with our princess! There are a few things we need to remember...
2 week Stats: 8 lb 7 oz, 21 in.
1. Dr. Kaddu says "She is bigger than what is expected"- (she's a good eater)
2. She's had 2 super good nights... and 14 really bad ones
3. She smiles in her sleep
4. We have tried Mylicon, Gripe water, and acidophalus for her colic
5. She's an angel during the day
6. I have developed Dequervain's Syndrome (Which means I can barely move my wrists...
which means I can barely pick up Eliza...
which is KILLING me!
7. We had the "Big Birthday Bash" for all the August birthdays in our family
8. Her belly-button cord took 14 days to fall off- she finally got her first bath!!!
9. She only sleeps on her side or her belly- she hates her back
10. She burps like a grown man... it's pretty amazing
We are so in love with her little noises and her funny faces- along with everything else she brings into our lives.
I cannot believe it has already been two weeks! Where does the time go? I feel like there are just not enough hours in the day. Between feedings, changings, feedings, dressings, feedings, tantrums, and feedings (I seriously feel like a cow), I just have no time left. Craig and I are trying to get used to our sleepless nights... but we're loving every day we have with our princess! There are a few things we need to remember...
2 week Stats: 8 lb 7 oz, 21 in.
1. Dr. Kaddu says "She is bigger than what is expected"- (she's a good eater)
2. She's had 2 super good nights... and 14 really bad ones
3. She smiles in her sleep
4. We have tried Mylicon, Gripe water, and acidophalus for her colic
5. She's an angel during the day
6. I have developed Dequervain's Syndrome (Which means I can barely move my wrists...
which means I can barely pick up Eliza...
which is KILLING me!
7. We had the "Big Birthday Bash" for all the August birthdays in our family
8. Her belly-button cord took 14 days to fall off- she finally got her first bath!!!
9. She only sleeps on her side or her belly- she hates her back
10. She burps like a grown man... it's pretty amazing
We are so in love with her little noises and her funny faces- along with everything else she brings into our lives.
8.12.2009
Happy Birthday Eliza Lynn!
Born 08.08.09, 11:17 p.m.
(5 days late)
7 lbs 9 oz, 21 in
(5 days late)
7 lbs 9 oz, 21 in
The Big Day
I guess it's time for the story... It's a long one... Here it goes
On Friday night I started having contractions that got to be ten minutes apart. They lasted all night long and into the next day. When they started to get to be 5-8 minutes apart- we decided we might as well go to the hospital and just see if they'll by chance keep us. At that point I was 5 days over due... and we were willing to try anything! (the worst thing they could do was send us home- and I could go to my scheduled induction on Tuesday). We walked into the hospital around 1:30- and the first person we see is Dr. Lunt! (he must think we're crazy) He took us back and checked me and I was at a 4. I think with a little convincing from the nurse (and some sympathy toward us), they decided to admit me. Within an hour my water was broken, and I was having consistent contractions. (2:30 p.m.) Things went very smoothly- I dilated quickly and by 6.5 cm I was ready for my epidural! I was so scared! It was so easy though- the IV hurt worse than the epidural! I got numb quickly.. but also quickly realized I was still feeling contractions on my left side! They sent the anesthesiologist back and for a SECOND epidural. This one worked- thank goodness! At 7:30 the nurse said it's time to push. The first push the nurse said "Wow, you have a very prominent tailbone." I said..... "Thank you?" The second push baby's heart rate dropped really low and all these nurses came running in and they called Dr. Lunt. We got it back up- but they said no more pushing until Dr. Lunt gets here. So when Lunt finally got there we started again- I heard the nurse tell him about my "prominent tailbone"- but didn't realize it was that big of a deal! He informed me that my tailbone was sticking straight out towards my pelvis, and on top of that- instead of being the size of a small pinky finger, it was the size of a man's thumb. I said.... "Thank you?" Well- turns out that's a big problem. He was ready to do the c-section right then- but Craig and I didn't want to give up! We decided to keep pushing to see what would happen. I pushed for 3.5 hours- and still no little girl. I was so exhausted I was delirious. After hearing things like "She'll have to break your tailbone in order to get through" and "her head is sideways" and " the side of her head is being molded to the opening because the rest won't fit through", I heard "Craig, why don't you put a glove on and feel this?". WHAT??? Well... believe it or not- he did! (sorry if that is a little much- but I need to remember these things!) He felt my ginormous record breaking tailbone, the space between it and my pelvis, the baby's head, AND what happened when I pushed through a contraction. I will never forget the look on his face. He said "Just stop, we're done, there is no way." So... within 20 minutes I was prepped for surgery and it was happening (I don't want to forget the fact that I was trembling/convulsing/shaking through the entire labor and surgery). I think Craig was in the room for a whole 2 minutes when I heard her screaming and she was being whisked away from me! There was meconium in my fluid so they had to take her away before I even got to see her.
I finally got to meet her after she was all cleaned up and she was AMAZING. We had our "moment" as a new family in the recovery room. She is beautiful and amazing and we love her so much. Craig just can't get enough- and I am so in love with how in love he is with her!
* I just have to say- Craig has been the most amazing husband/daddy i n the world! We were in the hospital for 3 days and he didn't leave my side once. Now we've been home for 4 and he's helping out even more. He is so hands on and helpful- I feel like he's better at this than I am... he's so amazing! I Love You babe- thanks for everything!
I guess it's time for the story... It's a long one... Here it goes
On Friday night I started having contractions that got to be ten minutes apart. They lasted all night long and into the next day. When they started to get to be 5-8 minutes apart- we decided we might as well go to the hospital and just see if they'll by chance keep us. At that point I was 5 days over due... and we were willing to try anything! (the worst thing they could do was send us home- and I could go to my scheduled induction on Tuesday). We walked into the hospital around 1:30- and the first person we see is Dr. Lunt! (he must think we're crazy) He took us back and checked me and I was at a 4. I think with a little convincing from the nurse (and some sympathy toward us), they decided to admit me. Within an hour my water was broken, and I was having consistent contractions. (2:30 p.m.) Things went very smoothly- I dilated quickly and by 6.5 cm I was ready for my epidural! I was so scared! It was so easy though- the IV hurt worse than the epidural! I got numb quickly.. but also quickly realized I was still feeling contractions on my left side! They sent the anesthesiologist back and for a SECOND epidural. This one worked- thank goodness! At 7:30 the nurse said it's time to push. The first push the nurse said "Wow, you have a very prominent tailbone." I said..... "Thank you?" The second push baby's heart rate dropped really low and all these nurses came running in and they called Dr. Lunt. We got it back up- but they said no more pushing until Dr. Lunt gets here. So when Lunt finally got there we started again- I heard the nurse tell him about my "prominent tailbone"- but didn't realize it was that big of a deal! He informed me that my tailbone was sticking straight out towards my pelvis, and on top of that- instead of being the size of a small pinky finger, it was the size of a man's thumb. I said.... "Thank you?" Well- turns out that's a big problem. He was ready to do the c-section right then- but Craig and I didn't want to give up! We decided to keep pushing to see what would happen. I pushed for 3.5 hours- and still no little girl. I was so exhausted I was delirious. After hearing things like "She'll have to break your tailbone in order to get through" and "her head is sideways" and " the side of her head is being molded to the opening because the rest won't fit through", I heard "Craig, why don't you put a glove on and feel this?". WHAT??? Well... believe it or not- he did! (sorry if that is a little much- but I need to remember these things!) He felt my ginormous record breaking tailbone, the space between it and my pelvis, the baby's head, AND what happened when I pushed through a contraction. I will never forget the look on his face. He said "Just stop, we're done, there is no way." So... within 20 minutes I was prepped for surgery and it was happening (I don't want to forget the fact that I was trembling/convulsing/shaking through the entire labor and surgery). I think Craig was in the room for a whole 2 minutes when I heard her screaming and she was being whisked away from me! There was meconium in my fluid so they had to take her away before I even got to see her.
I finally got to meet her after she was all cleaned up and she was AMAZING. We had our "moment" as a new family in the recovery room. She is beautiful and amazing and we love her so much. Craig just can't get enough- and I am so in love with how in love he is with her!
* I just have to say- Craig has been the most amazing husband/daddy i n the world! We were in the hospital for 3 days and he didn't leave my side once. Now we've been home for 4 and he's helping out even more. He is so hands on and helpful- I feel like he's better at this than I am... he's so amazing! I Love You babe- thanks for everything!
8.04.2009
7.31.2009
39 Weeks
And still pregnant....
And still pregnant....
Ok so Craig and I tried one of the stupid home remedies to start labor. We ran into some friends on Monday at dinner who swore that drinking Castor Oil works! I'd heard that from a lot of people but in my head thought... I would never be able to drink ANYTHING even if I thought it would help start labor. Well... Craig got so excited about the idea and somehow used the emotional powers he has on me- and convinced me to do it! So I downed 2 oz of Castor oil along with some pepsi. (it was sooooo bad!) Within an hour I was sweating bullets and feeling so sick. Long story short (you can only imagine) I was up all night. BUT- I was having painful consistent contractions the whole night! They were 3-4 minutes apart- but in my opinion not painful enough. After being up ALL NIGHT... it was finally morning. I thought Craig would go to work- I'd get up and start moving around- I'd call him when they got really bad- and we'd be on our way. Well.. they stopped. Completely. How disappointing!!! We thought we were on our way! Later that day I was checked by Dr. Lunt to see my progress- (which was the most painful check yet). He told me I was at a 3- and thought I'd progressed a lot since last week. As he was leaving he casually slips in "Oh- and I am leaving again for the weekend... so baby before Saturday." WHAT????? I was in shock- he just got back! I panicked and asked him if he could strip my membranes so we could get this thing moving. Apparently he doesn't tell you when he's doing that- because he told me that he already did- and that's why his exam hurt so bad. That brought me some relief. We had 4 days to have this baby- I was sure it would happen.
Update: After walking and running and golfing and swimming EVERY night (coached by my husband Craig)- still nothing. I feel fine. So it's now Friday morning. Dr. Lunt leaves tomorrow morning and will be back Sunday night. If I don't have this baby today- (which doesn't seem likely) I'm shooting for Monday. I'm due Tuesday- and with my luck- she'll come NEXT Friday. We're keeping our fingers crossed. Craig and I are so excited to meet our little princess- and to know that she's healthy and strong. We just can't wait!
Update: After walking and running and golfing and swimming EVERY night (coached by my husband Craig)- still nothing. I feel fine. So it's now Friday morning. Dr. Lunt leaves tomorrow morning and will be back Sunday night. If I don't have this baby today- (which doesn't seem likely) I'm shooting for Monday. I'm due Tuesday- and with my luck- she'll come NEXT Friday. We're keeping our fingers crossed. Craig and I are so excited to meet our little princess- and to know that she's healthy and strong. We just can't wait!
7.25.2009
38 Weeks
1. It is 5:45 a.m. and I am up- sleeping takes too much effort!
2. My arms fall asleep all night long- and it hurts
3. The picture on the left was taken last night- my belly looks so low!
(so weird...)
4. Her room is finished- just one more thing to hang
5. I dread nights and trying to get sleep
6. On Tuesday I was 80 percent and dilated to almost a 2
7. Dr. Lunt is back- such a relief
8. We are soooo excited- we can't wait to meet her!
9. Our families have been so helpful
10. I hope it's sooner than later
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