CHRISTmas

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Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!! Gavin had a great first christmas. Josh and I drove to Dallas to spend with family and friends for a whole week. We haven't had that much time in Dallas in years. When we drove to Dallas Gavin was excellent. He slept the entire way. He must get his good car sleeping from his mommy. Gavin's Aunt Becky's (yes plural)were so excited to see him. in fact we drove up a night early so that Becky B could see more since she had to work on tuesday. Gavin also did well at church on Christmas Eve. He slept thru all the music and even made it to his first communion.:) Gavin got alot of presents from his family. He is so appreciative, although in the pictures he is asleep. I know he can't wait to be big enough to enjoy them. One present he recieved was a Baby Sign Language kit. Mommy and Daddy are very excited about this so that we can not only understand his needs sooner but he will be able to communicate with his Uncle Braz. We spent Christmas Eve with Mommy's family and then did Christmas with Daddy's family on Saturday. During our week we were able to go see Aunt Becky H, Uncle Jared, and Cousin Andrew's new house. It was big and very pretty. Josh, Gavin and I are sooo happy for them. Aunt Becky even cooked us dinner. It was yummy although Gavin was unable to taste at this time. All Gavin's cousins were so happy to see him and loved holding him and giving him kisses. He is sooo loved. On christmas we were able to enjoy lots of yummy cookies and soup that everyone in the family chipped in somehow. Then on saturday Grandma Sheryl cooked a very yummy ham and veggies. It was also great getting to see Jo and Pat. Jo even held Gavin and thought he was cute. To most this sounds normal, but it's a huge step for Jo. Overall it was a GREAT first christmas.

Gavin's Birthday

The Morning of. I am 41 wks and 2 days!!!
Me kicking Josh's butt at Scrabble and me trying out the birthing ball.

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So the day has finally arrived!! YEAH!!!! I slept well last night until about 3:30 when I had to get up. We had to be at the hospital by 5AM. I felt pretty good going in. I was not that nervous just very excited to meet our little boy. I had the best L&D nurse Lisa. She was very friendly and when we asked her to guess about what time she said 4pm. That was nice to hear since I was expecting the labor to last all day if not at all. They started the pitocin at about 6am. The doctor came around 8:00 and broke my water. The contractions were not that bad at first then got stronger once my water was broken. Josh and I played scrabble. (Which I kicked his butt by 100 points even with contractions. HaHa) I tested out the birthing ball, which I thought was comfortable until Gavin decided he did not like it anymore and Lisa came in and told me I had to get back in bed. That is when I really began to feel the contractions and asked for the epidural. Epidurals are GREAT!!!! I do not know why some women choice not to get them. At this point I was just shy of half way, so at least when I got the epidural I didn't feel much like a wimp. Then after a little nap and more visiting, the time had come to meet Gavin. I could not believe it was time and it was only the afternoon. After a little pushing we finally got to meet our miracle. He was born at 2:56pm. He weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 21 in long. WOW!!!!! He looked huge. I can not believe I did it. I feel like superwomen, very powerful. Josh did good during the delivery, no fainting. I remember during the one class we went to the nurse mentioned how you can choose to have a mirror. I was like, no way. That is one thing we women should not see of ourselves. Then when the time came I wanted to see him born, plus to see if I was pushing effectively since I could not feel. I would recommend women try the mirror. It was amazing and more real to see the amount of work I was doing. After this day I want to THANK GOD for our MIRACLE!!!!!

Doctors Update

We went to the doctor today and found out that there has been no changes. VERY disappointing. I am schedule for an induction on Monday the 8th. I have to be at the hospital at 5am. Oh well. Atleast we have a date in mind. Other then that things are going well. I feel fine. I am at work working my last 6 hours. Then no more work for 10 weeks. That is very exciting in itself.

40 Weeks

Wow!!! I can't believe I have made it to my actual due date. Since I first found out I was pregnant I was sure I would deliver around 37 weeks. I don't know why, but I did. This is obviously not the case. In fact I am still so pregnant that I believe Gavin is refusing to come out. That is ok though. My induction date is suppost to be monday a week from tomorrow so atleast there is an end in sight. I have enjoyed the pregnancy even if the last blog might sound different. Here are pictures of the belly from the actual due date. I am feeling good enough in fact that I am going to work tonight my regular 12 hour shift. My belly is so big it cast its own shadow. HaHa!!!

Still a Preggo

I went to the doctor on tuesday morning. I was hoping to accomplish either hearing that I have made lots of progess or that I could convince my doctor that he needs to be born now. To much disappointment neither happened. I am now 147 lbs. I gained 3 more lbs in the last week. Hugh!! Then I found out that I am 1.5 cm dilated and slightly more effaced then the week before. Yes this is some progress, but I was hoping to hear that I was dilated alot more. Then when I mentioned being induced he said not at this time and not until I am 41 weeks. That is not until Dec 7th. AHHHHHHH!!! I did get to do another weight ultrasound. Gavin appears to be about 7lbs 9oz. However the ultrasound lady kept saying how squished he was and how its not very accurate. Plus she did not give me any new pictures. Oh well we will see him soon enough. When I went back to talk with the nurse about the induction date I was hoping that we could do it Friday Dec 5th. Then Josh would have 3 days at home with Gavin instead of spending it in the hospital. The nurse said that to be considered a medical induct and not an elective I had to be 41 wks exactly. I am wondering why and will be asking this question at the next visit. Is it my doctor, the hospital, or the insurance who makes this rule. I mean seriously what is 2 days. Plus if that Monday is full then I get pushed further. Who knows. I will find out though. What Josh and I ask at this point is that Gavin will come sooner then later, but at the right time. In the mean time I will be asking to pick up shifts at work since I scheduled my last day to be Thanksgiving. I also ask that you all pray for me and some patience. I am feeling very frustrated at this point. I feel more hormonal now then I did the whole pregnancy. Josh claims that Gavin is already a mommy's boy since he is refusing to come out. I have decided that Gavin is going to have my personality. STUBBORN!!!, but very cute :)

Gavin's Room

We have completed Gavin's room. It is painted and everything is hung. Here are the pictures. The only thing missing is Gavin himself. (and yes the bedskirt to the crib.) The chair is a gift from Gavin's Pappy and Grandma. I am sure he can't wait to be rocked to sleep in it. The crib is from his Cappy and Nana. Josh and I feel so blessed by our family's generosity and love. THANK YOU!!!

Cat Carrier

Yesturday Josh called me into the dining room. He said I had to see something.

This is what I saw.

We were hoping to keep the cats out of Gavin's stuff. Oh well. Doesn't he look cute. (AND BIG) He took up the entire car seat. Cougar was not the happiest when we kicked him out of it. He still has not tried to get in the cradle though which is a blessing because I am worried about the cats crawling on Gavin and smothering him.