A quick update

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are still surviving and adjusting. Boston and the girls are doing great and even I'm surviving. I'm a little bit tired because Boston likes to eat every 2 hours, day and night, but other than that I'm doing great. I even managed to survive this week without my mom. Of course, I had Trevor home on Monday and Tuesday. Next week will be the big test, because I'll be on my own all week long. Over all, life is really good and we are loving having this sweet baby in our family. Here are a few updated pictures. I think he's the cutest baby boy ever, but then again, I'm a little bit prejudiced. Enjoy the pics

Boston's Birth Story

So, I guess you can say that persistence pays off. After my appointment on Wednesday the 8th, they put me on the schedule for induction for Monday the 13th. They told me that I was welcome to call every day until Monday to see if they could fit me in. So of course I was calling every day. When I called on Sat. I was told that there wasn't room yet, but to call back at 11:30. Again I called and again I was told that there was no room and to call back at 1:30. This time we were in luck! They told me there was room for me, so Trevor and I headed to the hospital. I had tested positive for group b strep, so they started the antibiotics and then started me on pitocin. We had to take things slow as far as induction goes because I needed to have two courses of antibiotics in before I gave birth. Anyway, to make a long story shorter, they slowly increased the pitocin and then at around 10 pm, my water broke. From then on in it went pretty fast. I was completely dilated by 11:30 pm. I started pushing at 11:40 and he was born at 11:49 pm. I couldn't believe how big he was! It's a good thing I didn't know he was that big before I had to push him out! Even though he was big, it went really well and I didn't even tear. (woo-hoo) We are so happy to have him here and are enjoying him so much. The girls absolutely love him and love to hold him. The adjustment period is going pretty good, although I'm not exactly sure how I'll do it once my mom goes home. It is definitely going to be an adventure. Here are some more pics of him.



That is one big belly!!! It's not surprising he was so big!



The girls were so excited to meet their new brother.



Mom and Boston the day after he was born.



Boston at 2 days old.



Boston at 5 days old. Isn't he a cutie!!!

Introducing . . .

Boston Trevor Seamons



born: October 11th, 2008
stats: 9 lbs. 9 oz., 22 inches long (he was one big kid!!!)

He has definitely changed since this picture was taken and I promise to post more pictures and the story of his birth later this week. But I thought I better let everyone know that he finally made his debut into the world. We are both doing great and the girls are enjoying their new baby brother!

Aargh!!!

Well, the due date has come and gone and still no baby. I guess he just wants to be a little monster for the moment. Anyway, I have an appointment tomorrow so I'll let you all know what I find out. Wish me luck and lots of labor pains!

New Update

So, here's the latest from my appointment today. First of all, I'm gaining weight like a mad woman, but luckily the midwives don't give me grief about this. I've never gained this much during a pregnancy before, and I'm not exactly sure where it all is. Anyway, I am now dilated to a 4! I know, it's ridiculous that I'm not in labor yet. Effacement is about the same as it has been, but it is not uncommon to efface slower when it's not your first baby. Also, the baby is about a 0 station, which means that he is engaged in the pelvis. In fact, the midwife could feel the baby's head when she checked me. I had her strip my membranes again, and I think she did a much more effective job than the midwife last week. It was a lot more uncomfortable. Also, she guesstimated his weight to be a good 8 lbs. I'm guessing he'll be a good pound bigger than Lorin was at 7 lbs. 3 oz. I guess we'll see when he gets here. I'll keep you all posted, but keep your fingers crossed for me that he decides to come soon!!! Especially since he just keeps getting bigger the longer he stays in!

Baby Poll

So, I have another appointment today and I will let all of you know how it goes. But, I was thinking it would be fun to have a little baby poll. So, why don't all of you take a little guess as to weight, length and day of birth of our little guy. We'll see who gets the closest. As for me, I'm hoping that he is born today!!! Can you all tell I'm a little bit anxious?!?