Jamison is now 5 months of age and changing day by day! He sucks his toes, squeals in delight at the cats, rolls over both ways, and continues to melt my heart. He loves peas and this silly little seahorse. I have more love in my heart for him than I knew existed. He brightens each day when he wakes up with his half open eyes and smiles ear to ear at the sound of my voice. I love holding him and snuggling with him on the couch. His bright blue eyes tell a story...and I love every chapter!

Jamison's 5 Month Birthday Pictures @ the Beach

Jamison's 4 Month Birthday Pictures...

A walk in the park

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Wearing a T-Shirt from Grammy and Grampy

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My husband and I found out we were expecting on April 23rd. According to a due date calculator we are due on Dec 31, 2007. Our pregnancy was a big surprise. We were just married in October and had planned on waiting until at least until the end of the summer before trying to conceive. And even then, we were just going to let it happen. Looks like GOD has other plans for us. We will be closing on our first home July 3rd and are very stressed. Time is going to fly...As the days pass, we become more and more excited. We can't wait to meet our precious little baby.

The picture above is from our wedding October 7, 2006. To date, the absolute best day of my life. It cound'nt have been a more beautiful day. Our wedding was more than I could ever ask for.

June 5, 2007---My parents were in town this past weekend and we got to break the news!! We were waiting to tell them in person, and it was worth the wait. They are excited, and already planning their next trip up. Now they have no excuse not to come visit. My first doctor's appointment is in just 6 days...the anticipation is horrible. I just need to know that everything is moving along as scheduled.

June 12, 2007---My first doctor's appointment was yesterday. What a relief. Everything seems to be going as planned. The heartbeat was amazing. It appeared that the baby was attempting to hide by my right pelvic bone. With patience and persaverence the nurse found "him" after about 20 minutes. (we don't know it's a boy yet) It was like a washing machine...such a miracle. I get to have an ultrasound on Monday the 18th for dating purposes and mostly a piece of mind. I can't wait!! My next appointment is on July 6th.

August 20, 2007---Wow is time flying. We found out a week ago today that we are awaiting the arrival of a precious little boy. It has added to the anticipation...I can't wait to hold him see what he is going to look like. My husband is estatic over having a son. The first word out of his mouth when we clearly saw that it was a boy (baby flashed us) was WOW...he was speechless. And then of course I started balling as I watched my husband hold back his tears. My life continues to change as I await the birth. My priorities have changed and I have realized that I have my own family now. What a miracle!

The Pregnancy Survey
Did you suspect you were pregnant before actually finding out?:	Not until the morning I took the test.
What kind of home pregnancy test did you use?:	Atleast 4 different kinds!! I was in shock
How many did you take?:	5
How did your doctor confirm your pregnancy?:	Exam and heartbeat
Who was the first person you told about your bundle of joy?:	Husband
The second?:	My brother
Who didn't you want to tell about the baby?:	Nobody
What ran through your head as you first learned you were going to be a mom?:	I truly don't remember. I was in an absolute state of shock.
How did you tell the father?:	This was funny...I could not wait for him to get home to take the test, so I had to drive to the gym in our apartment complex and beg someone to let me in the building (he had the key). I made him leave the gym (I did'nt want to tell him there) and I told him as soon as we got in the car.
How did he react?:	"Let me see" He wanted to see the test. He was very excited. I was feeling more overwhelmed.
When was your first doctor appt. and how far along were you?:	June 11th. I was exactly 11 weeks
When did you have your first ultrasound done?:	June 18th
What did you think of your baby's first picture?:	It was the most amazing picture. You could clearly make the baby out and he gave us a quick wave.
In your first trimester, how did you feel?:	I breezed right thru. Not a sign of morning sickness here. I had sore boobs for a few weeks...
What's your favorite pregnancy website?:	i-am-pregnant.com
Did you have morning sickness?:	No
In your second trimester, how did you feel?:	So far, good
Are you going to find out the sex?:	It's A Boy
Do you have mommy intuition on what the sex is?:	My first intuition said Boy
When did you feel the baby move?:	For sure on July 26th. I felt Kicks/Pokes. Amazing.
Is this your first pregnancy?:	Yes
How many other kids do you have?:	None
At the BIG ultrasound, did they find any complications?:	No
Are you having a boy or girl?:	Boy
Were any old wives tales right about the sex of your baby?:	They all say boy
Did you secretly want the baby to be another sex?:	No
When did the father feel the baby move?:	Hasn't yet
Who goes with you to your appts.?:	My husband wants to go to all of them
When did you register?:	August
Where did you register?:	Babies R Us & Target
If someone gave you a $500 gift card to Babies R Us, what would you buy?:	My Crib
If someone gave you a $500 gift card to Target, what would you buy?:	Diapers
Have you picked out any names for the baby?:	Yes
In your third trimester, how do you feel?:	Not there yet
When did you get "tired" of being pregnant?:	I am slowly getting there. itchy, tired, and no clothes to wear
What's your number one ache of being pregnant?:	Hmmm...Tight Pants :-)
Will you breastfeed?:	Yes, hopefully for 6 months
Where will you have this baby?:	St Francis Hospital, Wilmington DE
Where did most of your maternity clothes come from?:	So far only two shirts from Motherhood, and a pair of dress pants from Target.
Are you planning on asking for drugs or try the natural route?:	I will most likely have an Epidural
Who will be in the room when you have this baby?:	My husband. My family is out of town and we are not sure who will be able to make it

Just Mommies Predicts::::

Get your bags packed early just in case you need them. Make sure your partner has a phone available when he's away because this baby just might come early. We predict your baby will come 2-3 weeks early. Your baby will most likely be born in the morning. Justmommies predicts that your baby will weigh approximately 6.5 pounds and that your labor will be about 12 hours long.

Sounds Too Good to Be True!!

BIRTH STORY

I went into the hospital Wednesday the 26th at 8pm and they placed Cervadil on my cervil to soften it up and jump start labor. The next morning they started pitocin at 10 am. My contrctions instantly started at 1 minute apart. I had my epidural at 1pm and they broke my water around 3. At about 8:45 pm I was only 6-7 centimeters. The told me most likely 5 more hours (3 hours of contracting and 2 hours of pushing) Less than a half hour later I was ten centimenters and pushed my line backer (9lb 7 oz, 22 inches long!!) out in 5 minutes!!! Jamison Xavior was born at 9:25 pm. Only one stitch. I have no idea what happened to make things so easy, but it was the most amazing experience ever!