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March 30, 2008

Update

Ryan had his first birthday party today, his cousin Colin was turning 3!!! Yah for him!!! Ryan had a great time meeting all the little boys and one girl on my Hubby's side of the family. He met his cousin Rey Marcus for the first time, and it was so funny seeing them squeal with happiness, Rey Marcus is 2 months older than Ryan. Another surprise we had was Ryan slept through the night, for the first time!!!!! He went down at 9:30 and didn't make a peep until 9:00am, I feel so refreshed, I suddenly remember what it feels like to have a good nights rest...hehe!! We gave Ryan his first taste of sweet potato last week, which he LOVES, and today we introduced him to carrots, I don't know which he likes better...his mouth was so wide and open ready for more, I couldn't help but laugh!!! He looks like a baby bird. Aww....I love him so much! I hope everyone is having fun with there little ones, they grow soo fast! Hugs to all!!!

March 3, 2008

4 month check up

Ryan did very well with his shots, I was so nervous because I hate shots myself!!! He is growing so fast, he weighs 14 pounds 12 oz and measures a very long 27 inches. He is turning over easily and is trying to sit up by himself. I have a feeling he is going to start crawling at 6 months! That should be exciting. He is also talking so much and making alot more noises and gurgles. The drolling situation his not gotten any better so Ryan wear a bib to protect his clothing or else he gets soaked. He is grabbing everything in site, he loves grabbing my baby hairs in the back of my head, ouch! The doctor said his motor skills are advanced, which I kinda figured that out, it seems like in the past month he has learned so many new things and he is just so excited to be around daddy or mommy, his legs and arms go crazy when he sees us in the morning or getting up from a nap!!! I love him soo much, he is the best thing that could have happened to me!!! I hope all you other mommy's are enjoying the time with your little ones too!! Hugs to you all!!! Keep up the good work!!!

January 2, 2008

Ryan had his 2 month check up today and he was a trooper with all the shots he received!!!! I gave him some tylenol and he slept most of the day and night. He weighs 11 pounds 10 oz and is 24 inches long. He holds his head up and is well on the way to turn from his back to his tummy!!! He loves to pretend walk and can hold his body weight. I'm so proud of him. He says Mom and Momma!!! I'm amazed I don't know if it's a reflex because he only does it when he cries. But, it's so cool to hear him say it already!! He has also found his hands and puts them in his mouth and drolls alot. My baby is growing soo fast!!! I hope all you other Mommy's are enjoying your little ones just like me.

Dec 10, 2007

My little Ryan is growing so fast!!! Everyday I notice a change in him, he looks so much like his daddy and acts like him already!!!! I love being a mommy!!! He now weighs about 9 pounds 8 oz and is 22 inches long!!! He holds his head up and loves to smile!!!! I started supplementing him on Thanksgiving to give my boobs a break and it works well. He loves to coo and drool!!! He is a true joy to have and I love every minute with him.

Baby Ryan has finally arrived!!!! Born November 1 @ 6:09pm weighs 7 pounds 1 oz, length 20 in......I'll have pictures and labor story in the next couple of days, I'm a busy breastfeeding mom to a hungry little boy :o)

Labor story

Halloween night I started to have mild contraction about 20 minutes apart....so I decided to take a stroll to bring on the stronger, closer contractions...I had a few here and there but nothing major. That same night at about 1:30 am I woke up with contractions about 5-7 minutes apart, I moved from the bed to the rocking chair and started timing them....suddenly I felt wet so I went to the bathroom and noticed I lost my mucous plug(gross)...ironically I had a doctor appt at 8 am so I thought I wait it out and see her, I knew I was in labor I just didnt know how far...I made it to my doctors appt and she said I was 3 cm and fully effaced so she admitted me to the hospital. Yay!!!

So they hooked me up to all the machines and I waited within the hour my water broke...after 3 hours the nurse came back to check and I was only 4 cm so they gave me pictocin.....that is when the real pain set in my contractions started to come every 1 - 2 minutes apart and very very strong....I decided on the epidural and was very happy that I did after another 3 hours nurse came back and checked I was 9.5 cm so she told me to get ready to push in 15 minutes...I pushed for about 1 hour and baby Ryan was born...It was a beautiful experience and I am truly blessed to have had an easy pregnancy and a successful labor.

Me and Hubbie!!!

Isn't this the cutiest pic!!!!!

February 2007

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!!!!

First positive HPT, I'm pregnant, YAHOOOOO!!!!!! We have a winner!!!!

March

First ultrasound, at 6 weeks 4 days, being very cautious!!!!! Amno and Yolk sac look great. Really hungry and starting to feel very tired. All the bloodwork to follow, eekkk.

April

Second ultrasound, everything looks great baby on track at 10 weeks, my due date is set for OCT 25. Got to hear the heartbeat for the first time-168 WHOA, the best feeling in the world. Feeling really sick and really tired, I really love to sleep all weekend long. No aches and no pains. Everything is going smoothly.

May

Confirmed pregnancy, first OB appt, urine test came back negative for sugar and protein, got to hear the heartbeat again 158 - 168, little angel was jumping around like crazy. Doc says "you have a very active baby".

June

The big appt is on June 7, I find out the sex of my baby, wish me luck!!!!!

June 7

It's a baby boy, Doc says she's 100% sure, I'm 100% sure as well, after looking at his goodies!!!! hehehhehehhe. Hubbie and I are very excited, we can't wait to hold him in our arms. Feeling great, nothing to complain about yet ( : Went shopping and headed to Babies r Us to get information and look at all the items we will need before he arrives, very overwhelming.

July

Nothing new to report, been feeling bubs for sometime now, he likes to do cartwheels or something, and his all time favorite is punching my bladder....oh the joys for pregnancy. Nursery is almost done, just need to add wall art and change out the outlets and lightswitch, my hubbie did a great job on the paint and wood floors, soon I'll get a picture. Finally registered after repeated complaints from extended family. Next appt is July 12, will probably be scheduled for the dreaded glucose test, ugh. Hope everyone is having a great pregnancy with little or no problems. My cousin is 5 weeks ahead of me and has been in the hospital 3 times, the first time she starting bleeding at 17 weeks because her placenta was detaching, second time she was having major contractions and dilated to 1 cm, they stopped the contractions and gave her a shot to help speed up lung development, third time after complete bedrest she starting bleeding again....hopefully she can make it to 32 weeks, only time will tell. Belly hugs to everyone!!!!

July 12

Had a doc appt today, gained 3 more pounds in 5 weeks which is not to bad...everything looks great blood pressure is 112/68, no sugar or protein in my urine, really nothing to complain about....I also got my order for the glocose test, she gave me the drink to take home, I have to complete the test in the next two weeks, they gave me the orange flavor, hopefully its not that bad. She did let me hear his heartbeating, sounds beautiful. She says he weights 2Ibs, I think I'm a week further along, but only time will tell. I have another sonogram scheduled for September 14, to see my little guy for the last time before delivery!!!!! We have not picked a name yet but Ashton Scott, Ryan Anthony and Zachary James are in the running. Take care

July 20

I took my glucose test today, wasn't bad at all...I drank the orange flavor, tasted like orange crush. I downed it in 1 minute flat, headed to the lab and they drew my blood...that was it. No side effects, Im really happy because Ive heard too many bad stories. Starting to have hip pain while sleeping...hopefully I can find a comfortable position until October... Oh ya, I think we finally picked a name for our little dude... RYAN ANTHONY....We're both content with his name, but I still have time to make changes...LOL

July 27

I failed my 1 hour GD test, ugh...I had scored a 160, the highest normal is 140...Here I go again, getting poked 4 times is gonna be fun, considering I have trouble giving blood. Well I went in this morning to get my 3 hour test done, it wasnt that bad, I was very light headed and wanted to get the heck out of there and get something to eat, which didnt happen until 1:30pm....hopefully my results come back normal....

August

August 1

I got the call from my doctors office and everything came back normal, yahoo. Im gonna celebrate with a large chocolate dipped ice cream cone.

August 21

I have had acid reflex or really bad indigestion for two days...I think Ryan has his legs pushing on my stomach. I also got my first cause of swelling today, my feet are swollen, not too bad..but enough to bother me. hopefully it will past...Ryan has been moving around and my stomach is doing the wave...

August 31

Went to doctor's appt today, Ryan is head down and doctor wants me to take it easy for the next 4 weeks, to keep from going into preterm labor, his estimated weight is about 4 pounds, and his heartbeat was at 148....I feel great, we talked about the pressure on my left groin area, and she said it has to do with him being head down or maybe a shoulder on a nerve...Next appt Sep 14 is for an sonogram, can't wait to see him one last time before he arrives.

September

September 14

I had my last U/S before baby Ryan is born..doctor says everything looks great..cute nose and posh lips. Ryan weighs approx 5 pounds 6 oz., gained 1 pound since last appt...getting closer and closer to seeing my little bundle of joy.

Pregnancy first
About Me....
Name::	Babybugs
Age::	29
Location::	Texas
Occupation::	Accountant
School::	Alumni
About the Babys Father...
Name::	Scott
Age::	29
Location::	Texas, here with me!!!
Occupation::	Self-employed
About Us.....
Length of our Relationship::	15 yrs
Status of our Relationship::	going strong
Finding Out....
Date of Conception::	1/28/07.. i think
Date Pregancy Confirmed::	2/14/07
First Doctors Appt::	3/8/07
First Ultrasound::	3/8/07
Potential Complications::	none,so far
Boy or Girl::	BOY!!!!
Sharing the news....
First person you told and their reaction::	Hubbie, excited
Telling the father and his reaction::	he was very excited, weve been waiting for this...
Telling our families and their reactions::	my mother has been waiting, so she's glowing from happiness
Telling friends and their reactions::	super happy everyone was waiting on me to have a little one
The pregnancy.....
Worst thing about being pregnant:	Worring something would go wrong, and of course feeling sick all day long...
Best thing about being pregnant:	shopping4baby clothes, you always look good, your preggo, how cute is that!!!
Morning sickness::	wasn't that bad as long as I ate a light snack every hour.
Natural birth or Epidural::	Natural, well as long as I can stand it (:
Doctor or Mid-wife::	doctor
Who in the delivery room::	Hubbie and my mother
Baby's due date::	0ct/25/2007, I'm thinking earlier than that...