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Motherhood. It is everything I expected and then some. After eleven days, I am learning to live despite my sleep deprivation. I can even forgive Kevin for his ability to sleep through the nightime commotion. The first days were hard, probably the hardest I have endured, but each day gets better and better. Some of the highlights of the past week include:

1. Kaelyn sleeping three hours straight for the first time! I thought I won the sleep jackpot!
2. Taking her to the doctor to find she had gained 2 ounces
3. Seeing her being held by her grandparents

This little one already has us both wrapped around her little fingers. She is an angel.

posted by Heather 3:56 PM

Arrived home from the hospital today with our new arrival. Kaelyn Mae Crews came into this world on April 18th at 2:50 pm. She weighed in at 8 pounds 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. She is very healthy and quite beautiful (if I say so myself!) I will post pictures soon.
posted by Heather 7:55 PM

Today is the day that Kevin has predicted that the baby would arrive from the get go. I am hoping that he is right. I have been reading up on inductions and they scare the bejeezus out of me. I wanted to labor at home, surrounded by familiarity, being comforted by Kevin and Bailey. If there was ever a chance to have had this baby au naturel (without drugs), that would have been the way. Pitocin induced labor supposedly comes on so strong that it greatly increases your need of pain medication. Great. We still have until 4 pm tomorrow for something to start on its own.
posted by Heather 7:19 AM

Getting ready for work AGAIN. The days just keep going by with no baby. At least there is an end in sight with the induction scheduled for Friday. I can make it that far. I have been having some stronger pains...maybe contractions?? I'm not sure. They do tighten but they are very brief. This has been going on for awhile but they are more intense the past few days. However, I haven't felt anything yet today. These are strong little pains and they are starting to make me nervous. My friend emailed this morning and told me "Just remember that you don't remember the pain once the baby cries for the first time. If you did none of us would have more than one child." This made me feel much better.

I do have to say that I am relieved that she did not make her grand appearance on Tax Day.
posted by Heather 8:54 AM

Due Date...Schmu Date

Our due date has pretty much come and gone with no baby. I know this is normal and to be expected but it is still frustrating. I went to the doctor today for my LAST appointment and there wasn't much progression since last Wednesday. We scheduled the induction for Friday afternoon. I am so tired and my feet are so big and my back hurts and I just want to have this baby. Thanks for listening to me whine, tomorrow will be better!
posted by Heather 7:29 PM

Kevin and I went to the mall today and picked out our anniversary gifts for one another. Our anniversary is this coming Sunday, and I was afraid that I wouldn't make it back out to a store for awhile. Hard to believe that it's already been a year of wedded bliss. Speaking of wedded bliss, Happy Anniversary to Christy and Eddie. We've been thinking of you today.

While out shopping, we also bought a Diaper Genie. I have heard both good and bad about this little contraption so we'll see what we think. I got it all set up so now I just need some little diapers to try it out.
posted by Heather 6:17 PM

My day of relaxation that I had planned went astray as the "nesting" instinct hit me full blown. I had been a little concerned because this past week I was about as far from nesting as a person could be. I did nothing and this house looked it by this morning. With some help from Mom, we had this place whipped into shape in less than an hour. I sent Kevin to wash my car because I sure can't bring a newborn home in a dirty car. With nothing left to do inside, I headed for the yard. I weeded and raked, shoveled the flower bed, planted flowers and mulched. Kevin took care of cleaning out the refrigerator and doing the grocery shopping. I am taking a break from washing and sorting baby clothes to write this. All in all a very productive day! Tomorrow is just for me!


posted by Heather 8:29 PM

I think that I am going about this waiting game the wrong way. Of course, I am anxious to meet this little one but I still have three days until my due date. I should be enjoying these last days of freedom and uninterrupted sleep. So, this weekend it is all about ME. I am going to take a bubble bath with candles, get a pedicure, have my hair done. I am going to camp in front of the television and watch movies. I am going to sit outside in the sun. I am going to make my husband take me out to dinner. I am going to relax and do whatever I want.

I figure it's never too early to try reverse psychology!
posted by Heather 4:35 PM

Still NO baby! What is she waiting for? A personal invitation?? Okay, I can do that...

TO: The baby that has taken up residence inside of me

You are cordially invited to join the rest of us out here in the world. We are anxious to meet you!

FROM: Your Mother

Today, you get a personal invitation...tomorrow, eviction papers!
posted by Heather 8:55 PM

I am due in five days and have not made much progress since my last doctor's appointment. Today I was one centimeter dilated and 75% effaced. More "fun facts" for the mommy-to-be. We did discuss induction today and have scheduled it for next Thursday if she doesn't come naturally before then. My sister did not care for that idea..."you shouldn't mess with nature" she says. Well, Mother Nature has one week to get her act in gear. I would much rather go naturally, they say it is much less painful and I am all for that!
posted by Heather 9:02 PM

Did you know that an elephant's gestation period is two years? I am sure thankful that I am not an elephant, although have to admit that I am feeling more and more like one each day. Could you imagine being pregnant for two years? Wow! This waiting thing is torture. I have a doctor's appointment today so maybe I will have more to report later.

The good news is that I feel great this week. My swelling has gone down. The baby has dropped some so I don't feel as large. My back isn't hurting. I am not having any contractions. The baby is moving and active but other than that I feel like it's all over. I wonder if this is normal??
posted by Heather 9:16 AM

Waiting, waiting, waiting...
posted by Heather 7:16 AM

I trekked all over the mall tonight after work. This is not an east feat at 39 weeks pregnant. I had several last minute items that I needed before this baby comes. Do you hear that baby? I am officially ready for your arrival. I am packing our bags to take to the hospital so it is safe for you to come now..anytime now. Tonight would be fine.
posted by Heather 7:01 PM

Seven more days...just one week? (Hopefully!) Now, I'm getting scared!
posted by Heather 10:36 AM

Back to the OB/GYN office once again but this time I have a little more to report. It seems that this week I am now a fingertip dilated and 50% effaced. I don't know what that means either but I think it is good. The doctor said that the baby is very low so we could have out little one sooner than later. Or maybe not.

The doctor asked me what my birth weight was and I let her know that I was under 6 pounds. Then she asked what size Kevin was, and I told her over 9 pounds. She laughed and commented that I should have found that out before I married him! Then she estimated that our baby would probably fall somewhere in between the two weights. Well, I certainly hope so! That's a pretty safe estimate there.

I have been very tired today and feeling crampy since my exam this morning. According to Kevin, I am also extremely grouchy. Oh well...I think I have earned it.

posted by Heather 6:45 PM

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