Well I tried to get this post done yesterday but Jadon wasn't going to let that happen lol.
It's been 8 years since I married the love of my life, my best friend and sole mate! Wow - that day doesn't seem that long ago. What an amazing anniversary - we have Jadon. That is the best gift we could ever have. Chad is an amazing husband. He is very understanding, patient and caring. He takes care of me emotionally and physically whenever I need caring for. Seeing him as a father has made me fall even more in love with him. The gentle loving way he cares for our son is beyond words and melts my heart. I'm truly lucky to have him.
I don't ever want to lose sight that he is my husband and partner in life, not only the father of our child. We're going to try to take time to nurture our marriage and take time for just us. I know sometimes it will be hard but it's very important to us and to Jadon for us to have a strong marriage. My parents tended Jadon so we could go out for dinner. It was a bit hard to leave him for a couple hours, but I knew he was in good hands. It was nice to get out of the house and spend time with just Chad and eat dinner without having to rush.
I can't really put into words the way I feel about Chad. I can just say I'm very very happy. I'm really loving life right now and enjoying every moment!
Love you babe!
D
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
3 weeks
Well Jadon is now 3 weeks old! Time is really flying and it's hard to find time to keep this blog updated. Jadon is doing really well. We went for his 2 week checkup and got his circumcision done. He had gained weight he is up to 6lbs 8oz. Which is really good and also means we don't have to wake him for feedings, its not something we had to do often but it's nice that he can sleep as long as he would like at night now. He did quite well with his procedure, poor little guy. I'm glad we took care of it now though instead of when he is older. He is pretty much healed now which means he will be able to have a real bath pretty soon!
Our son is pretty amazing... He has everyone wrapped around his little fingers! He's so cute and lovable and smart too! We're getting use to day to day life with a baby. He usually only cries when he is hungry (which is often! I can't keep up so we are supplementing with formula to keep him happy and full) or when he needs to poop, or when he needs a diaper change or once in a while he just cries and we dont know why. That usually happens around 7pm, we have decided that is bewitching hour and we just try to comfort him. Someday maybe we'll figure out what is up with that. He's very strong! He has been able to roll from side to side since he was about a day old, he holds his head up really well and turns to look at whatever catches his beautiful eyes. He can really kick hard too and if you hold him in a standing position he will try to support his weight. He knows how to take the binky out of his mouth, sometimes he can get it back in on his own but not every time, which frustrates him. He defiantly is developing a personality, we can't wait to see more of that shine through.
My parents have been really helpful! Mom comes over to help out when Chad is at work. It's really nice to have the help and my mom really loves spending time with her grandson. They have been really helping with the house work too since Chad is super busy with work and I had a hard time recovering for a couple weeks. Now I'm getting better and I should be more useful soon!
In other news Ivy had Kelsey!! Jadon and Kelsey are 2 weeks apart! Ivy's blood pressure was high and they just couldn't get it under control so they had to induce her. Kelsey was born 9-20-10 she was 4lbs 2.5oz. She gets to go home today!!She is sooo cute and I cant wait to meet her!! Congrats Ivy and Jeff - you're going to be great parents!!
Here is a picture of Jadon at 2 weeks! Taken by our favorite photographer!
Our son is pretty amazing... He has everyone wrapped around his little fingers! He's so cute and lovable and smart too! We're getting use to day to day life with a baby. He usually only cries when he is hungry (which is often! I can't keep up so we are supplementing with formula to keep him happy and full) or when he needs to poop, or when he needs a diaper change or once in a while he just cries and we dont know why. That usually happens around 7pm, we have decided that is bewitching hour and we just try to comfort him. Someday maybe we'll figure out what is up with that. He's very strong! He has been able to roll from side to side since he was about a day old, he holds his head up really well and turns to look at whatever catches his beautiful eyes. He can really kick hard too and if you hold him in a standing position he will try to support his weight. He knows how to take the binky out of his mouth, sometimes he can get it back in on his own but not every time, which frustrates him. He defiantly is developing a personality, we can't wait to see more of that shine through.
My parents have been really helpful! Mom comes over to help out when Chad is at work. It's really nice to have the help and my mom really loves spending time with her grandson. They have been really helping with the house work too since Chad is super busy with work and I had a hard time recovering for a couple weeks. Now I'm getting better and I should be more useful soon!
In other news Ivy had Kelsey!! Jadon and Kelsey are 2 weeks apart! Ivy's blood pressure was high and they just couldn't get it under control so they had to induce her. Kelsey was born 9-20-10 she was 4lbs 2.5oz. She gets to go home today!!She is sooo cute and I cant wait to meet her!! Congrats Ivy and Jeff - you're going to be great parents!!
Here is a picture of Jadon at 2 weeks! Taken by our favorite photographer!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Labor Day! 9- 6-2010
I was starting to get some irregular contractions for about a week. Thursday I decided that I wanted a pedicure, I hadn't ever had one but I couldn't stand my toes any more, so I took 1/2 day off on Friday and went and got my toes done, I took mom with me too. Then Mom and I went to St George on Saturday,I had the urge to buy some baby clothes and since it was Labor Day weekend I was sure we could find some deals, and we did. I wasn't having any noticeable contractions or anything so I was thinking walking a lot makes the baby come was a myth. Then Sunday Chad and I went about our normal day, we went out for breakfast and took his parents to the grocery store. By that time I was getting more frequent contractions and Chad decided we should monitor them, so he downloaded an app on his phone and we started keeping track.
My contractions were about 5 min apart and were lasting about a min. They didn't hurt bad, they just felt like mild period cramps. We had plans to eat dinner with our parents at my parents at 5:30. So at about 2 I decided maybe we should go to the hospital to get things checked out, I figured we should go then that way we could avoid me worrying about it or having to go in the middle of dinner or middle of the night. I figured it was just false labor and we would be home in time for dinner...
I was wrong... I was dilated to a 3 and 80% effaced and at -2 station so they told me they were keeping us and we would be having Jadon by morning! When we arrived at the hospital our nurse Sallie was there. I was so happy to see her, I thought she would be off so it was a great surprise!
I didn't want the epidural right away since I wasn't in much pain. After a couple hours of slow progression they decided I need to be on platosin to speed things up. That drug causes your contractions to be closer together and more painful. But I was doing ok with it for a while. Then about 6pm I was starting to hurt pretty bad, I was dilated to a 6 so I told the nurse I would like to get my epidural about 6:30. By 6:30 I was really hurting so I was very happy to see the anesthesiologist. Once he placed the meds I was totally relieved, I could feel things but not pain so I was very happy!
They continued to let my body progress and would turn up the drip on the platosin every once in a while. My parents left to go get some rest since we thought it would probably be morning before Jadon made his appearance. Well they came back in and decided they should get this going so they wanted to break my water. I think I was about a 9 at that point. So Chad called my parents back to the hospital, they didn't get much rest since it had only been a couple hours.
Magda came to visit, she was so great! She ended up staying for the whole birth, which was so relieving so have someone we know so close to be there with all her knowledge. We are truly luck to have so many people who love and care for us!
Anyhow, Dr Ofori came in a broke the water, there was very thick meconium (baby's 1st poop). Which is very scary since when the baby takes it's 1st breath they can aspirate. I started to get upset and scared, we want Jadon more than anything and we want him to get out and be ok. There was a risk of getting a c-section if we couldn't get him out quick enough or if he went into distress. So I knew I had to focus and get him out.
It was time to push... I focused and put all of my energy into every push. I had to push for almost and hour. Dr Ofori had to use a kiwi which is a suction thing that helps get baby out. Once Jadon's head was out Dr suctioned him and then we delivered the rest of him. Chad wasn't able to cut the cord since the situation was urgent so Dr Ofori cut the cord and Jadon started to cry. That was the best sound ever. I knew our baby was ok. They handed him over to the pediatrician and nurse so they could work on him and make sure he was ok. He was fine, his score was an 8 or 9 and they were surprised how clear his lungs were. Magda was great at letting us know what was going on and keeping me comfy.
So 11 hours after we arrived at the hospital Jadon Dade Survis arrived on Labor Day 9-6-10 at 12:48am. He weighed in at 6lbs 5oz 20inches long. He had his eyes open right from birth and has been very alert and active ever since! He had a bit of jaundice so he had to be under the lights for 12 hours but he seems to be quite fine now!
Happy birthday Jadon!! We're overjoyed to have you in our lives!
I'm so glad my parents were there to share this moment with us! Chad, mom and Magda were great at helping me push and getting me through the process.
Here are some pictures of his birth and 1st week! Magda took most of the pictures of the birth and right after since Chad was is awe of all the happenings and his new son.
Sorry it took me so long to get this posted. I'll need to do another post soon about how great it is to have him home and what a wonderful daddy Chad is. Wow our lives are totally blissful!!
My contractions were about 5 min apart and were lasting about a min. They didn't hurt bad, they just felt like mild period cramps. We had plans to eat dinner with our parents at my parents at 5:30. So at about 2 I decided maybe we should go to the hospital to get things checked out, I figured we should go then that way we could avoid me worrying about it or having to go in the middle of dinner or middle of the night. I figured it was just false labor and we would be home in time for dinner...
I was wrong... I was dilated to a 3 and 80% effaced and at -2 station so they told me they were keeping us and we would be having Jadon by morning! When we arrived at the hospital our nurse Sallie was there. I was so happy to see her, I thought she would be off so it was a great surprise!
I didn't want the epidural right away since I wasn't in much pain. After a couple hours of slow progression they decided I need to be on platosin to speed things up. That drug causes your contractions to be closer together and more painful. But I was doing ok with it for a while. Then about 6pm I was starting to hurt pretty bad, I was dilated to a 6 so I told the nurse I would like to get my epidural about 6:30. By 6:30 I was really hurting so I was very happy to see the anesthesiologist. Once he placed the meds I was totally relieved, I could feel things but not pain so I was very happy!
They continued to let my body progress and would turn up the drip on the platosin every once in a while. My parents left to go get some rest since we thought it would probably be morning before Jadon made his appearance. Well they came back in and decided they should get this going so they wanted to break my water. I think I was about a 9 at that point. So Chad called my parents back to the hospital, they didn't get much rest since it had only been a couple hours.
Magda came to visit, she was so great! She ended up staying for the whole birth, which was so relieving so have someone we know so close to be there with all her knowledge. We are truly luck to have so many people who love and care for us!
Anyhow, Dr Ofori came in a broke the water, there was very thick meconium (baby's 1st poop). Which is very scary since when the baby takes it's 1st breath they can aspirate. I started to get upset and scared, we want Jadon more than anything and we want him to get out and be ok. There was a risk of getting a c-section if we couldn't get him out quick enough or if he went into distress. So I knew I had to focus and get him out.
It was time to push... I focused and put all of my energy into every push. I had to push for almost and hour. Dr Ofori had to use a kiwi which is a suction thing that helps get baby out. Once Jadon's head was out Dr suctioned him and then we delivered the rest of him. Chad wasn't able to cut the cord since the situation was urgent so Dr Ofori cut the cord and Jadon started to cry. That was the best sound ever. I knew our baby was ok. They handed him over to the pediatrician and nurse so they could work on him and make sure he was ok. He was fine, his score was an 8 or 9 and they were surprised how clear his lungs were. Magda was great at letting us know what was going on and keeping me comfy.
So 11 hours after we arrived at the hospital Jadon Dade Survis arrived on Labor Day 9-6-10 at 12:48am. He weighed in at 6lbs 5oz 20inches long. He had his eyes open right from birth and has been very alert and active ever since! He had a bit of jaundice so he had to be under the lights for 12 hours but he seems to be quite fine now!
Happy birthday Jadon!! We're overjoyed to have you in our lives!
I'm so glad my parents were there to share this moment with us! Chad, mom and Magda were great at helping me push and getting me through the process.
Here are some pictures of his birth and 1st week! Magda took most of the pictures of the birth and right after since Chad was is awe of all the happenings and his new son.
Sorry it took me so long to get this posted. I'll need to do another post soon about how great it is to have him home and what a wonderful daddy Chad is. Wow our lives are totally blissful!!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
It's September!!
We're going to have a child this month!! Yay!!
Lots of contractions, but nothing regular to measure. My lower back has been hurting and whatnot too...
I'm getting really impatient - I'm uncomfy and I want to meet our son!
Come on out Jadon! We're ready for you!!
Lots of contractions, but nothing regular to measure. My lower back has been hurting and whatnot too...
I'm getting really impatient - I'm uncomfy and I want to meet our son!
Come on out Jadon! We're ready for you!!
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