Who do I look like?

I was looking at pictures of Rocky and I, and then James, trying to decide who he most looks like. I will have to go with me. He definitely doesn't get those chunky cheeks from Rocky. What do you think?

Passport Picture

James first Passport picture.

Don't you wish you could pull off such cuteness in all your governmental pictures?

The Day the Doughnut Died

I like to sing the title of this post.  It goes to the tune of American Pie.

You may recall from a previous post where I professed my love of the post-birth doughnut. 

I carried it with me from room to room, to the car, if we had done out to eat I would have taken it with me there too.  It was my constant companion.  One that I truly loved.  It got up with me for the early morning feedings and kept strong through the rest of the day.  If I had known how much I would love and cherish my doughnut I would have taken pictures.

Sadly enough our relationship ended.  I’m not sure if it was me.  Did I give it too much love, did it need more space?  Could I have possibly been too big for my doughnut?  These are questions that I will never have answered.  One because the doughnut has passed on and two because it is plastic. 

The doughnut death came on a cold March evening at dinner time.  Rocky’s mom Cyndi was in town and had made us a wonderful dinner.  We had just sat down to eat.  We said a prayer and then Rocky said “What is that sound?”  We stopped to listen…..a ssssssssssssssssssssss sound was coming from somewhere.  We discuss a few things that it could be.  The stove, possibly the heater.  Then it hit me like a ton of bricks.  My doughnut!?  I sadly stood up and pulled out the doughnut.   Sure enough it was much flatter.  Rocky offered to resuscitate it and fix it up, but I knew in the long run it wouldn’t last and well the truth was as much as I loved it I was beginning to not NEED it. 

I will always have fond memories of the comfort it provided, the funny imprints it left on the couch and the funny looks I received by those who had never used a doughnut.

Road Trip

James and I took our first road trip together to Michigan to see my sister Jacque and her family.  James did great and slept the whole time there and back.  He had fun with his cousins and auntie and even got to hang out with Uncle Dean for a few.  Jacque was very sweet and took care of him in the early morning so that I could sleep a little bit longer.  Sisters are wonderful.  Here are some fun pictures of our trip.

James R - James D

James has a new friend who was born a couple weeks after him and is also named James.  As you can see they have a lot of fun together.

James R. finding out that James D. is moving soon.  :(

1 month

James had his one month appointment this week and is doing great.  He is 10 lbs, 21 and 3/4 inches (his birth height with a cone head...this is his new height without a cone head), he is in the 50th percentile for everything.  He was so good at this appointment, no crying in the waiting area, he didn't pee on the scale, he was calm and cool and let the Dr. check him out.  He only spit up a few times.  He did cry when he got his shot but only for a moment.  He was very brave.  I can't believe how fast he is growing.
He is still sleeping pretty well.  Not as long as he used to but still around 5 hours at night.
He cuddles with me which I LOVE.
He is starting to smile  real smiles, not just gas smiles.
He still cries a lot, hopefully he grows out of it sooner than later.
He loves to be bounced and is holding his head up pretty well. 

My stats after one month and some things I am learning.

Maternity clothes don't fit and neither do my regular clothes.  It is depressing.

 (my MAGIC mirror  still works but now I don't enjoy it.  THE CLOTHES DON'T LIE)

Breastfeeding is still hard but finding that books help.  I'm taking recommendations.

I don't like nursing bras.

I feel like time is flying by - I thought it was moving quickly before but this is out of control

I have only done my hair a couple times since James was born and finding time to shower is hard.

Realized that quickly going somewhere is  now in that past.  It is hard to quickly go anywhere when you are packing around everything but the kitchen sink.  (I would try to pack that too but it won't fit in my little VW bug).

Cell phone minutes go lots faster when you are home all day.

Rocky stats after one month

Super busy and tired but loving his boy.

I'm in Love.....

Living with these two makes me luckiest girl in the world!

Who knew?

Who knew this cute little guy could consume his mom's entire day?

Who knew he could blow through clothes faster than a teenage girl?

Who knew baths could be so entertaining for parents and boring for babies?

Who knew our camera would get so much use in less than 3 weeks? (500+ pictures)

Who knew you would be like a ticking time bomb...happy one minute and then boom!

Who knew we would fall in love so fast?

Introducing James Rockford Wright

Our little guy is finally here.  He made his arrival on March 17th, St. Patricks Day, after 16 hours of labor.  Luckily 12 of the was with an epidural.  To those of you natural people...major kudos.  I had about an hour of 3-4 minute contractions and that was enough for me to know that an epidural was the right choice.  The epidural didn't work completely at the end and I was able to feel the contractions in one of my legs.  I was actually glad for it because then I knew when to push instead of relying on only the machines.  I only pushed for about a half hour, it probably could have been shorter but we were waiting for the Dr. arrive.  So I guess it was really pushing and waiting - not just pushing.  At 4:07 pm little James was born.  He was 8lbs 7 ounces and 21 3/4 inches long.  He had a massive cone head from being in the birth canal for so long.  I was able to hold him for just a minute because he had swallowed his marconium.  They were worried it had gone into his lungs.  They kept him in the nursery for a while and when he looked good they brought him to us.  It was almost surreal.  I couldn't believe we were parents.

James has been so fun to have around.  He slept 4 hours straight the second night he was home.  For the most part he sleeps 4-5 hours.  It has been nice.  We are still trying to figure out the feeding thing.  He does well during the day but at night, before bed, he wants to constantly eat.   

He has managed to shoot poop onto my pants.  He has peed on his face, over his shoulder, and with a diaper on but managed to not get any in his diaper just all over his clothes.

He is so sweet and loves to cuddle with me which I LOVE!

 Some surprising things for me after pregnancy....
-STRETCH MARKS - where did these come from?  I was sure I was stretch mark free.  As my tummy deflates I am finding that they are multiplying at an extremely rapid rate.
-Pre-pregnancy pants.  Hate me ladies.  Mine fit.  Okay Okay...they are stretch pants.....and I also wore them during pregnancy.  But it was still fun to say.
-The doughnut - my new best friend.  Sitting used to be painful until I started using THE DOUGHNUT.  Now I can sit with only minor discomfort.
-Leakage - that is all I will say about that.

-Love - loving the little guy more than I thought possible.

 

***Update***

The Dr.'s office called to let me know that they had changed the induction date.  I thought for sure they were going to give me a later date but to my surprise they changed it to tomorrow! (Tuesday) Yikes.

Wish us luck, pray for us, and well, next time I post we will probably be parents!

D Day

It has been officially decided that if the boy doesn't come by Thursday he will be forced out.  Hopefully in a way that will work for him and me. 

Luckily my Dr. is out of town on the due date we were given.  So she said that Thursday night would work out well for her.  It just so happened that Thursday night works out well for us too. 

Here are my latest stats.

Up two pounds for a total of almost 50.  That number is absolutely shocking to me.  I'm hoping that a lot of it is water weight.  I seem to be carrying a lot in my ankles and now my knees are developing little smiles of their own.  I definitely could have put a little more effort into exercising. 

I don't sleep unless it is past 5:00 am.  Because of this reason I am starting my maternity leave Monday. 

The boy's room is coming together.  A very special thanks to a fantastic friend who painted it for us.

I am still only dilated to a one, and about 50% effaced.

I am so excited to meet this little guy.

Bummer

Today I had a Dr. appointment.  I was hoping for some changes because I had a somewhat painful weekend.  Not bad, just more painful than usual.  The Dr. checked me out and I was just the same as last week.  No changes anywhere....oh wait I did gain a pound.  That really wasn't the change I was looking for. 

Let the power walks begin!

Some updates

Here are some of the fun things that have been happening.

 Visitors - SOOOO much fun.

Baby Showers - Wonderful wonderful friends.  THANK YOU!

Sleepover!

Huge amount of snow - lots of shoveling.

Brian Regan with some awesome friends.  Brought me to tears, really good tears

The final countdown

Tomorrow I will have only 3 weeks (hopefully less) left of this pregnancy.

Wahoooooo....I think

Here are the latest stats
Me 
- bigger than ever. Even the maternity clothes are feeling the stretch.
- cankles used to shrink at night time, now they are a permanent feature.
- sorry if this is too much to share, but I feel like I'm carrying around a 15 lb. bowling ball in the lower regions.  I REALLY hope the baby isn't that big
- I'm dilated to a one
- I can put a duck's waddle to shame
- I sometimes forget that I am pregnant until I try to move, then it becomes quite obvious I am.
- Luckily I'm still sleeping, but the bathroom breaks are growing in number.


Rocky
- hasn't gained one pound of sympathy weight
- has a new love of ear plugs (apparently I breathe a little too loud at night time)
- is also amazed at the size in which my body has grown
- learned from the Dr. how to check my cervix, although I don't know that either of us are comfortable trying this at home.
- was able to get ahead in school so he can enjoy some baby time
- has become my personal chauffeur - and now drops me off and picks me up in front of the building I work in.

The Boy's room
- just got the carpet cleaned (thanks Jacque)
- still needs paint
- still needs a lot of work.

And finally to satisfy all those who want to see me in all my big glory......... here is a picture

4.5 weeks left

I am getting huge.  My Dr. says I'm normal.  I don't feel normal and I certainly don't feel like I look it.  Even the maternity pants are getting tight.  I asked the Dr. today, not my regular but the stand in if my Dr. can't make it, if I can be induced.  She basically said no.  :(  I'll ask BEG my real Dr. next appointment. 

We are getting so excited for the little guy to officially join the family....meaning that I'm not the only one who carries him around.  Its so fun to feel him little kicks and movements.  Not so much fun to feel the ones the go to the ribs.  Luckily he has only done that once, so far.  I'm okay with it just being once. 


Some things that I find are funny at this point in my pregnancy. 
My belly button goes in and out when I laugh.
Bending over usually requires some sort of grunt.
I've managed to get some cankles without rolling my ankle.
I've only shaved my legs twice.  Rocky is sweet and says that he can't really tell.
Waking up to go to the bathroom, finding that I have been sleeping on my back, and my attempt to   walk to the bathroom.  (I think it probably looks pretty funny)

Some things that I am questioning at this point in my pregnancy.
Is the facial fat really necessary?
Can my belly get any bigger?
Are there going to be leakage problems before the little guy comes?
Can I make it without buying bigger clothes?

Time is going so slow and yet so fast.  YIKES!