Friday, September 30, 2011

Isac's One Month Check Up

Isac had his one month check up yesterday! He is sure growing up. It's funny that as his mom and dad, we don't really see it happening because we're with him everyday. His grandparents, aunts, and uncles can see it though. They are constantly telling us, "Wow! He's getting so big!" Well, they're right. One month stats:

10 lbs. 0 oz.
22 & 1/2 inches

Just so you don't have to do the math.... He not only gained 2 lbs. 7 oz, but he grew 2 inches! In only 27 days!!


He also got a shot today. He did so great! It was just sad as a parent to see him crying. Moreso for Brandon than for me. Like I mentioned in a previous post, Brandon held him while they drew blood, and I think he was as upset as Isac was. They have a very special connection. Seeing someone poking our son with a needle, kills him! Isac was really very tough, and calmed down within a minute or two. He was also only a little bit cranky last night, so that was nice for me!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Newborn Pictures

Last Saturday (September 3, 2011), when Isac was only 5 days old, we were able to get some wonderful pictures of him! Kevin Beeson, the amazing photographer that he is, really helped us out! Here are some of our favorite shots.









We are so fortunate to have a friend that is willing to share his talent with us! We have some great photos of Isac that we will cherish forever. Thanks KB! :)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Life as Parents!

Our life as parents has been interesting, to say the least. We have loved every minute of it. We were able to take Isac home on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.



We were fortunate enough to be able to stay at my parents house for the first few days after we were discharged from the hospital. My mom took a few days off of work to help us out. Brandon was also able to take several days off of work to stay home and help take care of Isac! Being at my parents house was especially helpful the first couple of nights. My mom was a great help! She would take Isac into her room and take care of him at night. When he was hungry, she would bring him to me, I would feed him, and she would take him back with her. Being able to get some sleep was amazing!


Sleeping and being so cute at the same time. How talented is he?!


First bath at home. In grandma's kitchen sink. :)


My two handsome boys just hanging out.
We officially arrived at Isac's first "home" on Monday, September 5, 2011. I have to admit that our first night alone, went exceptionally well! I think we'll be able to get the hang of this parenting thing afterall. ;)

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Baby Boy Gets Bloodwork

We had to take Isac in to get some bloodwork done. It's the same test that they do in the hospital, it's apparently a state-wide thing. Anyway, we had to take Isac in to get his heel pricked for a "second newborn screening", and watch as they squeezed blood from the little hole. It was so sad! He did not like it one bit! He was a tough boy though, and we are glad to know that he is okay. :)


Here's daddy being tough too, and holding Isac during the ordeal.


Isac wore himself out crying, and feel asleep in the car. This is what we call, "Mommy's little velociraptor".

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Favorite Pictures from the Hospital

These are a few of my favorite pictures from the hospital! You won't see my sister in any of them because she was the one taking all of them, but she was definitely there!


Mom and Dad catching some sleep before baby is born!


Anxiously awaiting Isac's birth!


Grandma Lori and Grandma Shari.


Sometimes even a mom needs her mom!


Isac was just born.


Our very first family picture!


Finally a mama!


Proud dad!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Isac's Newborn Check Up

Isac had his newborn check up today. We are lucky enough to have found a pediatrician that we really like named Bill. It already feels like our sweet boy is growing up so fast! I was surprised to find that he got down to 7 lbs. 6 oz. in the hospital, with as much as I know about babies, I had no idea that it was completely normal for them to lose weight! Not to worry though, he'll gain it back quickly, I'm sure. His newborn check up stats:

7 lbs. 9 oz.
20 & 1/2 inches


 Here is a better picture of Isac from today. He just keeps getting cuter!



Thursday, September 1, 2011

Hospital Time Catch Up

I was officially scheduled for a voluntary induction on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 3:00am. Because my induction was voluntary and not medically necessary, I was the type of case that would be pushed back if need be. With my luck, every pregnant woman in Mesa decided to go into labor on Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th. The hospital staff called me at about 9:30pm on Saturday night and told me that all the labor and delivery rooms were full, so to get some sleep and they would call when there was a room available. I was devastated! I actually woke up on my own at 2:30am (the time I was going to wake up to go to the hospital), and was disappointed that I had to go back to sleep.

When I awoke in the morning at about 8:00am, I called the hospital to check if they had any available rooms. (In case they happened to forget to call....) They didn't forget. The staff reassured me that as soon as there was a room available they would call. I hung up the phone and started bawling. Brandon did his best to keep me busy and keep my mind off of the fact that I should have been having a baby, but I was a wreck. I'm sure the hospital staff was sick of me, but seeing as how I was still having pretty consistent contractions, we stopped by the hospital at about 2:00pm Sunday afternoon. They triaged me and told me to go home. So utterly disappointed, we headed home, but not before finding out that I was first on the list of inductions! That brightened my mood a little bit.

We went to Sunday dinner as usual, with me still very pregnant. We continued our evening as we would have any other night. We went to bed without receiving a phone call. The next morning Brandon got up, got ready, and left for work at 7:00am, like any other day. As I was in bed just cursing my own luck, my phone rang! It was the hospital and they FINALLY had a room available. I was exstatic!! I jumped out of bed, called Brandon and told him to turn around, that it was time to have a baby! I got ready quicker than I ever had before and I was ready to walk out the door when Brandon got home.
We got to the hospital at 8:00am and checked in. I was in my labor and delivery room by 8:30am. We were introduced to the nurse, got a rumdown of the day, how they expected things to progress, had a Q&A session, and finally by 9:30am started the pitocin drip. I was on my way! The doctor, Dr. Shaw came in at about 10:30am and checked my progress. I was still only dialated to 3cm, and about 70% effaced. The doctor told me that Isac wasn't as "happy" as they'd like to see. During my contractions (which were pretty regular at that point), Isac's heartrate remained the same. Apparently they like the baby's heartrate to increase with contractions and slow down in between. I had no idea what this meant, but I was a little bit worried! Dr. Shaw explained that it just showed that the baby might be distressed and that there was a slight possibility that I would have to have a C-section. She said they'd keep a close eye on the monitors, but that everything was okay.


At about noon my sister got to the hospital with some lunch for Brandon (I, sadly, did not get to eat). My mom got there shortly after, followed by Brandon's mom. At about 12:30 I asked for my epidural. Getting the epidural was the worse part of my labor and delivery experience! The epidural was a bit stronger on the right side than on the left, so the right half of my body from my belly down was much more numb than the left side. (Even when they had me laying on my left side, something about the use of gravity.. whatever it was it didn't work!) Contractions continued to be regular, and pretty strong for the next few hours. At about 4:30pm the nurse checked my progress and said I was dialated to 5cm and about 90% effaced. I decided that I wanted to try and get some sleep, or at least some rest, before the delivery started. My sister, my mom, and my mother-in-law all went out to the cafeteria to get some dinner.


At about 5:00pm the nurse came in to check my progress again and said, "You're at a 10 and 100% effaced! Looks like you're having a baby!" Brandon was sleeping on the couch and nearly jumped out of his skin at this statement! He ran to the cafeteria to find my sister, my mom, and his mom. Everyone came into the room and was super excited! The doctor came into the room at about 5:15pm and said, "Alright looks good. I'm gonna run upstairs real quick, but I'll be right back!" At 5:30pm the nurse told me to start doing some "practice pushes". Well Isac was ready to come out! He was already crowning. The nurse was going crazy, calling anyone and everyone to help! She was talking over the intercom and said, "Am I delivering this baby myself?!" My sister helped her calm down a little by saying, "I'm a nurse, and if you need me to, I can help with whatever you need."

At about 5:55pm Dr. Shaw showed up and said that her pager hadn't been working and she didn't know how far along I was. Gee, thanks Doc! She sat down and after pushing for a few more minutes, Isac was born!




Monday, August 29, 2011
6:06pm
8lbs 0oz
20 & 1/2 inches

Family at the Hospital!


Underneath his hat, Isac has the same dark and curly hair as his Grandpa Mark!


Proud, first time grandpa. Grandpa Smitty!


Already loves being called Grandma Shari!


Bonding with Uncle Austin!


Love Unca-Jake!


Grandma Lori!


Brotherly love!


Cuddle time with Auntie Rebecca.


Full room!


Brand new family!