Sammys dr appointment

Sammy is 7 pounds 12 ounces now! I asked about his spitting up massive amounts and he wasn't too concerned because he said that at this age he should just be back to his birth weight, which was 7.2 but he was a little concerned because he has only gained an ounce in a week so we're watching his weight to make sure it doesn't go down. He'll check it at our appt in 2 weeks and give him another shot. And he's 19 3/4 inches long now...grown about an inch. He didn't even flinch when they did the heel prick! After awhile he got a little annoyed at the constant squeezing to get blood out but other than that he just stared the whole time. And he's getting circumcised next week- friday-should be fun! As we were leaving Nathaniel turned on his charm and said "Bye bye doctor, see ya!"

Holding his head high!

Well we didn't get another tummy hater yet! Nathaniel hated being on his tummy so much! I don't think he really held his head up for a couple months...he would just cry and put his face down. haha. Sammy loves lifting his head and I can't believe how strong he is already! Maybe he'll actually have a crawling stage!:)

Nathaniels wounds and new sammy pics!

So Nathaniel fell outside last week and hit his head on the patio, and then right when it was almost gone, he fell off a porch swing, hit his face and then the swing came back and hit him on the back of the head causing him to hit his chin. poor guy. We got cute pictures though! Sammys eyes seem to be getting better! I haven't had to clean them off since yesterday! I was wondering why Nathaniel was so quiet...then I realized he had fallen asleep in his chair. Right now they are both sleeping and I have my box of chocolates and a big glass of orange juice. It's great! I hope they stay that way until Esteban gets home. And then I'm going to take a bath and a nap! It all sounds so nice....I'll be dreaming about it for the next 2 hours! I really should use this time to address the envelopes for Sammys birth announcements....but that would require finding envelopes.....hmmm

Back from Portland!

we had so much fun! I wish I could have been there longer! Saturday was so sunny!! Now if only I could take a nap! I'm beat!!!

Sammys eyes

Well Sammy has gross goopy eyes so we took him to the dr and he has an eye infection. No big deal. We have medicine to put on his eyes and I'm CONSTANTLY wiping them off. It looks pretty gross! His umbelical cord fell off today too...but it wasn't all the way dry so there is still a big chunk of yellow goop in there. That's gross too. We're heading down to Portland in a few hours...well I hope anyways....if DH gets home we will! I'm so excited to go see everyone! I've been doing laundry all morning since i only have a few things that fit over my giganto milk engorged boobs. lol I hope they go down soon!

5 days old

I can't believe how alert and awake he is!! He's such a good baby too! The only time he cries is when we change him...he hates cold wipes. I guess we'll have to get a wipe warmer for him. Nathaniel is finally liking him being here! Whenever we go somewhere, Nathaniel has to buckle him in...he freaks if I try to do it! He loves to watch him in the swing and make sure he's ok. He even kissed him today!

I never thought the day would come! 6 days late and many wimpy contractions later, I finally went into labor yesterday! I had contractions all day and around 2:00am when they were 5 minutes apart we headed to the hospital. By the time we got there, they were definantly closer but I was only 2cm dialated so they wouldn't admit me! All I wanted was my epidural but apparently you can't have that until 4cm....I was not happy as you can imagine! So the plan was to make me walk around for an hour once the baby monitor was doing whatever they wanted it to. 15 minutes later and still not admitted and sitting in a bed in the waiting area room I told them...well yelled really...that I needed drugs right then, it felt like I had peed myself and I was pushing him out. Haha. That got their attention...they checked and I was aall the way dialated and the baby was coming out! 2cm-10cm in 15 minutes! They were shocked! Unfortunately they can't give any drugs once you're that far! Not what I wanted to hear!! They wheeled me to a real room, with me pushing the whole way! My midwife showed up just in time....3 pushes and he was out! 3:27am May 12. We had been at the hospital less than an hour and still weren't admitted! I can't believe how fast it went!! All I have to say is I will never willingly do this without drugs again!!!! Haha. Samuel is absolutely perfect! Nathaniel doesn't quite get it but seemed happy to see a baby....wait until he realizes we're keeping him! I told him to kiss Sammy and he kissed my belly. Haha. We put tons of pictures on our website www.portfam.com Enjoy!

I'm off!

5 minutes apart and hurting SO BAD....so I'm off to the hospital to have this baby! See you all when I get home...well except Chelsea...I'll see you tomorrow morning...and maybe Sara....anyways- bye! And please remind me why I wanted labor to start!!!!! haha

another day

3 contractions so far today ....all with mild pain, 1 was even pretty long! Nathaniel and I went outside to play with his football, golf set and of course rocks! He pretty much ran around screaming the whole time as usual. It's definantly past naptime but he doesn't agree so we'll just deal with a cranky boy as usual! haha I have eaten at least 5 ice cream sandwiches today. I can't stop. They're so good! They are the kind with cookies and cream ice cream inside ...yum! I want another but I'll try to restrain myself. I also ate the leftovers from the other night. Chicken and pasta with garlic alfredo sauce. It was so good!! Go Esteban! Nathaniel discovered that night that he loves Calamata olives! Who knew?? He ate like 10 of them! He amazes me everyday!

He's just too comfortable!

Just wanted to post a quick update. 4 days after the due date and still no signs that Samuel is coming anytime soon! Nathaniel and I went to Chelseas yesterday and tried to get labor going. I had lots of tightening and 2 real contractions- with pain and tightening- about 2 hours apart...but then nothing. It's like every day I start new! Sleeping makes them all go away! Esteban decided to go to work today since things are not moving. I'm starting to think that Portland isn't going to work but I'm still hopefull that Samuel will surprise me and show up soon! Maybe today. Haha.

keeping my mind off of things....

Well, after walking around for hours again yesterday and having mild contractions all evening, today has been boring. They pretty much stopped around midnight and while I've had a few today, they are still super wimpy and I don't think they're doing anything! But Nathaniel and I played in the yard today. It was a little chilly but nice and sunny......perfect weather...too cold for bees! haha. Hopefully tomorrow will be more eventful but if not I guess we'll find some more activities to keep us entertained while we wait for Samuel to stop being stubborn!

Zoo day!

The wonderful Chelsea came and got us today and we all went to the zoo. It was so fun and so nice out! All 3 kids were in the best moods and had tons of fun!! Nathaniel actually sat in the stroller....that's amazing! He would get out to see the animals and back in when we moved! I was so impressed! Aiden was so cute being so excited! Gillianne was adorable and matching from head to toe as always ... well except when she wouldn't keep her hair band in!! I was surprised that her sippy didn't match too .... sorry Chelsea. lol Gillianne and Nathaniel were so cute together and the perfect size! Haha. They all fell asleep on the way home. It didn't start my contraction up which is what we were hoping but it was so fun anyways! I still have high hopes of having Samuel this weekend but I'm trying hard not to stress about it!

more pics

I couldn't fit these in the last post!

A day of contractions and bubbles

I'm not for sure yet but I would like to believe that I've been having contractions all day. They don't hurt too bad yet and they don't have a pattern but I'm starting to believe that we may be getting somewhere! We have walked to the mailbox 3 times today trying to make them worse! It was so hot out today and Nathaniel really wanted to go play with the bubbles so we went outside until I about died from the heat. Sad that it's not even that hot! haha. Of course I had to take hundreds of pictures of his bubble adventures! I think we may have to send the bubble maker to grandmas with him! The only downside is now we're both covered in bubbles! My hair looks awesome. Haha.

more crazy nathaniel pictures...

getting close i think

well, still no labor but i did get an exam today and she said I was totally thinned out! That's good so I hear. I'm going shopping AGAIN tonight to walk myself into labor....hopefully it will work this time!!

Another baby-less day

Well, I had a few small and quite wimpy but for sure (with pain AND a tight belly at the same time) contractions yesterday but none so far today. As soon as Esteban gets home, I'm walking around Target......but I won't shop. Yeah right. Haha. I did have fun with my belly tattoos last night though! I figured I should use them quick! I'm still hoping not to make it to my drs appointment tomorrow.......wishful thinking maybe but I have faith!!!! I keep eating spicy foods and pineapple....I'm losing faith in those.

Still no baby....

I have walked the mall, eaten pineapple and spicy food, taken hot baths...nothing. I've had a couple of small pains but no tightening to go with them....or sometimes tightening but no pain. They just won't come together! I still have faith that it will be soon! I'm going for tonight!!!