Photo Friday.
A single photo from the week, a single sweet moment.
A moment to savor, cherish, and remember.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Emerson Teafatiller Mack
He's here!
...here's how it all went down:
6:00 am
I checked in to the hospital.
St. Francis in Tulsa, OK
6:30 am
Laying in my hospital bed.
Room 5.
Pitocin started.
Right off the bat I was having contractions about 4 minutes apart.
8:20 am
Dr. Nilson came to check on me.
90% effaced & dilated to a 4.
We're ready for an epidural.
He'll be back in an hour to break my water.
9:30 am
My epidural is in & my water is broken.
I am feeling great... anxious to meet my sweet boy.
10:00 am
Dilated to a 7.
10:30 am
Starting to feel pressure.
Dilated to a 9!
We're ready to start pushing...
just as soon as my Dr. gets back from breakfast.
one contraction & 3 pushes later
Emerson Teafatiller Mack is born at 10:53 am.
7 lbs 15 oz.
20 1/4 inches long.
Tons of [redish] hair!
I can't imagine labor going any more perfectly!
We wanted Campbell to be the first to meet his baby bro.
He wasn't super interested.
Which I am ok with... I'd rather that than being overly interested.
So far he seems to only really get jealous when Emerson is crying.
Then he immediately needs to be held as well.
We came home the following afternoon just as it was time for Grandma Polly to go back home :(
Emerson wore the same outfit home as Campbell did.
They look a lot a like but still so different.
................................... Emerson
.................................. Campbell
So far Emerson is an easy baby.
He is eating & sleeping well & rarely cries.
When he is super mad he does have a deep, manly little cry.
Pretty cute.
His bilirubin levels are slightly elevated.
We're keeping a close eye on it though & hope that it drops down before light therapy is necessary.
We think his hair is going to be more blonde... maybe strawberry blonde than red.
It seems to look lighter & lighter everyday so far.
I am so overwhelmed with happiness.
I can't even imagine being anymore in love with our little family.
We are so blessed!
Life is good!
*****
summer bucket list:
have a baby... check!
*****
Friday, August 24, 2012
PhotoFriday
Photo Friday.
A single photo from the week, a single sweet moment.
A moment to savor, cherish, and remember.
Campbell-
I love when I peak outside to check on you from the kitchen
& you are playing so contently by yourself.
Although I did love this moment & hope to always remember it
there is another I couldn't capture on camera that I hope I never forget...
This morning you woke up at 5:40.
You do this a lot.
You think you are ready for the day, but your little body needs more sleep.
I scooped you up like I always do & patted your back while you laid your head on my shoulder.
You were already back asleep by the time I made it to the couch.
Usually, I can't wait to put you back in bed so I can catch a few more z's myself.
This morning, I just held you.
Cherishing the moment.
Trying my best to make a memory.
I listened to your little gurgley snore with a huge smile on my face.
Why is it so cute when you snore, yet so obnoxious when your dad does?!
You would stop every once in a while only to mumble something out loud.
You get that from your mom :)
Then your brother started to kick you.
... & your mom started to cry a little.
I couldn't help but try to imagine what the future is going to be like for the two of you.
I know first hand that having a little brother is The. Best.
Just as Uncle Cole is to me, little Emerson will always be your best friend.
You will love each other... & hate each other at times too.
You will both do anything for the other. No. Matter. What.
I could have held you forever just like that.
Your brother had other plans.
He was head butting by bladder... & just like that the moment was over :)
I hope I never forget or take for granted the times I get to snuggle you all to myself.
I know you will grow up someday & be too cool for your mom ;)
And I know I will need to be reminded occasionally during your teenage years
how much you really do love your mom.
Life is about to change for you in a big way.
We only have just you all to ourselves for 2 more days!?
I love everything about my little CamMan.
Even though it feels impossible,
I know I will love you even more when I see you with your baby brother.
I love you with my whole heart Campbell!
xoxo- Mom
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Final Days as a Family of 3
For the last few days we have been trying to do something extra fun each day until baby #2 decides to come meet us.
Today we went to the zoo.
Campbell is a little chicken all of a sudden.
He hated the train & the merry-go-round
even though he has ridden both before & loved them.
Notice the death grip he has on his dad in all three pictures below.
He especially loves anything that says "Roar" right now.
He will also tell us what an elephant, monkey & seal say.
Cutest. Boy. Ever.
5 more days [tops] as a family of 3!?!
Good thing... cause really, could I get any bigger?!
Doubt it.
*****
summer bucket list
to do: go to the zoo.... check!
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