Henry- Week 2

The little guy is now 2 weeks old and gaining great weight- he's up to 8 pounds! Great job mom and baby!

He also had his first sponge bath and first bottle this past week- both went well.

Ashley's Aunt Kay visited from Virginia and Henry loved when Aunt Kay sang to him.

Ashley's parents also visited this past weekend- it was wonderful to have help- and Henry LOVES his grandparents!

First bath

Aunt Kay sings to Henry

Tummy Time!

Ergo Baby

Mrs. Moody (aka Honey)

Touchdown!

Mr. Moody and Henry

First bottle

Henry's Gaining Weight!

Congratulations to Henry and his awesome momma!!

We just returned from a one week old check-up and he gained 5 ounces since last Thursday- the doctor was very pleased!

They are a great team and Ashley has done an incredible job!

We're Home!

We got the okay to come home from hospital yesterday evening! We arrived home to a stork in our front yard welcoming the newest addition to our family. Henry had a great night and we actually got some sleep as well. Lawson is still a little suspicious and is definitely adjusting to no longer being "the top dog" in the house...but she is doing just fine. Ashley's mom is here with us and is a HUGE help- we're so lucky to have her!

Doctor's Appointment Update

We just got back from the doctor.  We started with an ultrasound.  The technician got a few shots of the baby's face and thinks the baby has Lee's nose.  Hopefully, it will look somewhat like me.  The ultrasound showed the baby moving a lot, trying to breathe on it own, and there was plenty of fluid around the baby.  The baby's heart rate was a little low so I was hooked up to a fetal heart rate monitor/contraction monitor.  The doctor came in and said that the baby's heart rate was on the lower end of normal, but as the doctor said, "the important word there is normal".  He consulted with another doctor and it was decided to leave the baby alone and wait it out.  The monitor recorded that I was having some contractions but I am not feeling them.  I am 3 cm dilated so I did make progress from Tuesday when I was 2 cm!  That is one step in the right direction.  The doctor stripped my membranes, which is one way to induce labor.  It works for some women and for some women it has no effect.  It did not hurt me as some think it is very painful.  So, maybe I have a high tolerance for pain????? I am hoping so.  Hurry up Baby H!!! We want to meet you.

40 Weeks With No Action

We are thankful to have made it to 40 weeks but really wish this baby was here to celebrate.  I am feeling great! No contractions- nothing!!!  Still working out daily but even that doesn't get this baby moving.  He/she must be very comfortable.  Lee is now on leave so I am grateful that he is able to entertain me during this waiting period, which I hope won't be too much longer.  We go to the doctor tomorrow morning for a checkup and ultrasound.  I am looking forward to seeing Baby H!!!  We will update tomorrow after the doctor's appointment.

40 Weeks!!!

 I am hoping there will not be a 41 week picture of me but a picture of sweet Baby H!!!

Nursery Preview

We are finally ready to share pictures of the nursery.  I have really enjoyed putting together Baby H's room.  I hope he or she loves it as much as I do.  This nursery could not have been put together the way it was without the help of our loving family members.  Thank you so much to mom and dad, Lee's parents, BB and Daddy BB, and Grandmommy and Grandaddy for their contributions!!!  Oh, and thank you to my loving husband, Lee, for putting together the crib and book shelf, hanging everything on the walls, and carrying all this heavy furniture in the house by himself.  I can be quite demanding.  Once we know the sex of Baby H, we will be adding some more pink or blue accents to the walls, bookshelf, and chest.  We will update later with final pictures of the nursery.

6 Days and Counting.....

I can't believe we are 6 days away from Baby H's due date. Yesterday was my last day of working camp so I am officially on maternity leave. I do not due well sitting still so hopefully this baby will choose to come sooner rather than later. Hopefully, not this weekend since my family is heading to Birmingham for Bradley's graduation.  Here are the most recent pics. I have thought Baby H was a boy for so long but recently I am starting to think it is a girl. Lee thinks it is whatever I don't. He likes to make it interesting. What do you think???

Week 38

Week 39