Welcome Baby Jacob!

This little bum didn't want to come out, or maybe I didn't want him too...

We arrived at Honore Mercier at 7 a.m., where I started a very long labor, only to have an emergency cesarean the next day. Needless to say, it wasn't very fun but it sure had an awesome ending! It's not like in the movies my friends! Well maybe the c-section part was...

Jacob was born Friday June 12, at 4:52 a.m.

Hearing his voice for the first time was incredible, and then seeing him right after was such a relief! I couldn't believe he had been inside me. He looked gigantic! 9 lbs. 2 oz. I passed out almost as soon as I kissed him hello. I was done!

Recovery for me was very hard and very sore but there were some really supportive nurses. Rich was a trooper too. I wouldn't have been able to take care of Jacob without him there!!! xox

Jacob has been a dream from the start. He really reminds me of me ;)

Actually he makes so many funny faces that look exactly like Rich. No joke!

We kept visitors to a minimum because I was in pretty bad shape but we had lots once we got home. My Mom and Dad were HUGE helps along the way.

Please let me out of here! Even though I've put meat back in my diet, I filled out my preference card awhile ago. They still gave me meat because of my iron levels. I couldn't finish. The carrots were decent.


Nana Sue came from across the pond for a special visit. She was a huge help and it was nice to see her again.



Since Nana Sue's been a Mom four times over, she definitely knows her stuff! She also said that a lot has changed over the years in the care of babies...She showed me some nice bath time tricks...I LOVE bathing Jacob and massaging him after, he loves it too!

Such a cutie!

Felt like we were greasing up a chicken!

All bundled up!

More stories and pics to come!!! I LOVE being a MOM!

Here We Go!

So tomorrow is the big day! We have to be there at 6:45 a.m.

AHHHHHHH!

PUSH Katherine PUSH!

Off to bed!

Wish us luck!

Day 4 OT

Yes I'm still preggers and I'm doing well :-) The boys are here until Monday evening, and my parents came to stay as well. They were here just in case anything should happen, and we had to leave suddenly, at least they would be here to watch the boys and dogs.

So needless to say , it has been a wonderful weekend.

My hospital visit went pretty crappy on Friday. It went well up until I met the doctor at the end.

We got there at 9 am and I waited in Triage with Rich and a few other women. Baby Jacob's heart rate, movements, and my contractions (if any) were being monitored for half and hour. All was well. Rich went downstairs to take care of something for work, and I started to doze off. At about 12 pm the doctor on duty arrived, and in a nutshell, basically performed a very painful examination despite my telling him that he was hurting me. He brushed me off and said, "Induction" and walked to the next woman. Anyway, needless to say I was very upset at being treated like a slab of meat even after speaking up. I don't care how busy you are, you don't treat people like that!

Anyway, I'm not sure what to do about it, it wasn't a very positive experience at all, and it really left a bad taste in my mouth about giving birth there. At least the nurses were very nice! I'm not sure if I should file a formal complaint or just let it go. I usually let things go and don't cause a stink but this time I get upset even now, when I think about it days later.

I booked a date for induction for the dates that my actual doctor is going to be there. They called me twice to change it until I put my foot down and refused to change my date again. So now, it's for June 11th. I'm not risking my doctor not being there, she will only be there for the 10th and the 11th. So now I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that Jacob comes on those days because I don't want anyone else to touch me!

Anyway, the weekend made up for a shitty appointment. We had lots of yummy food and I had my first taste of beef again after a looong time! Rich BBQ'd some delicious burgers, and it agreed with me so I think I'll be just fine with the transition. We all went swimming and I planted more flowers in the backyard too. :-)

Hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Day 1 of Overtime- Maya & Me

Still no real contractions. That means that I keep my appointment at the hospital for tomorrow morning at 9 am. It was at 8 but they asked me to show up a little later. I'm excited to see what they have to say!!! To induce or not to induce. The only thing that worries me about induction is the extra pain involved. I know it's for the best. I've got all the positive and comforting images that I'll be visualizing, stored in my head. I practiced this while I was getting my shots. Among one of the images is Maya! :-)

It was a beautiful day today and the sun was shining bright. I decided to take advantage of the nice weather and go for a dip in the pool, to relieve some of the heavy weight on my tum, which has been bothering my back this past week.

I slipped into this sexy number that my mom brought over. It didn't quite fit but it did the trick! My other suits were a little too snug at this point. I'm surprised that I was able to wear them throughout the majority of my pregnancy. The last time I wore one Zachary said,

"Wow, Jacob is a big baby!" hehe

This little bum kept tabs on me throughout my bob in the pool. She looks like SUCH a baby here. When she gets close enough, I put little bits of water on her face and paws. She makes her way up onto the edge of the first stair but won't come in. She enjoys a good bath though!


Pawing at the water

She'll take a drink instead. Mmm salt water...

Bored or distracted by a bug...She loves catching flies, and also cries when she can't manage to get it...



I think I'll dig up this apple tree! We don't think this is cute and I caught her right in the act this time! She was up to her torso! We plan on putting little wire fences around the trees but other suggestions would be appreciated! Not into the whole water gun thing...I've also heard of a spray that deters animals particularly cats from digging maybe we'll try that first....


I must say that she's a cute and good little girl. I love when she puts her head way back to get a view of what I'm up to. She can't just turn her head around. I always run over and tickle her chin. I can't resist! I can't wait to be able to walk with her again, Rich has been training her well. I'm hoping to be able to have her walk along side the stroller.


We'll keep you posted about tomorrow. I gave Rich your emails to keep you in the know!

Today's the Big Day! Well...supposed to be

So today is supposed to be the big day that Mr. Jacob arrives. No contractions. Not a one. He shifts around a little bit making my stomach look lopsided but he hasn't been surfing around like his usual self. My Mom's close friend claims that this is a sign that he is coming. Kind of like the calm before the storm.

I had a pretty strong feeling that he wouldn't be here today. Now I'm wondering if they will induce on Friday or wait til the following week. We'll see on Friday at 8 am!

It's a really weird feeling right now. I'm always thinking that it could happen at any moment but I'm not freaking out or scared. I've prepared myself mentally for this moment for a long time! Its a very calm feeling. My bags are packed and waiting by the door! I'm ready :-)

Here's a pic of the flowers that I planted in the front last week. I posted this for you Mom!

I love gardening! It's very relaxing and I love the finished product. Rich picked up the flowers one day while he was out, and I planted them just in time to beat a week long bout of rain! Rich also planted a few more in pots in the backyard. We make quite the team :-)

I've saved the bulbs from all the tulips that my Mom gave to me this spring, which I'm also looking forward to planting this fall. I'd like to add lots to it to make it look nice and full.

Can't wait to bring fresh flowers into the house right from our own garden!

Maybe next year we can find a place to plant a little veggie garden that Maya won't dig up!



...and more flowers!


Here's the tree in the front that you lovc Mom! We found out that it's an Azalea. 

Beautiful but stinky!