Reg Arrives!

This is my first time writting on our blog. But due to many requests here we go. Miranda was scheduled to be induced on Monday night. However, much to our dissapointment the hospital called us to infrom us that they were overbooked and that we would have to wait. The next morning as we were out walking Prince Charlie Lord of Barkley (our dog) we got the green light from the hospital. After a lot of hard work Miranda was not progressing like they wanted her to so after 36 hours they decided to do a c section. This is her going into the opperating room.

The c section went well. Reginald was born at 11:40. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. This is Mirandas first time seeing her baby boy.

Reg is a hungry boy! I was honored to be able to be the first one to feed him.

Reg hasn't even had a run in with the law but he has already been printed and procesed. As you can see he wasn't to happy about it.

Miranda was happy to be out of surgery and be able to hold Reg for the first time.

Reg has been doing very well. He is eating and sleeping well. Miranda and I are so proud and happy of our beautiful baby boy! Reg now spends a lot of time eating, sleeping, smiling and listening to me sing Johny Cash.

the BIG day!

Here are a few pictures my sister in law Emily took of us!

So after talking to the doctor and telling him we are moving to Oregon May 15 he said he could induce me at 39 weeks. So we have set the date! Its May 10th at 8pm. I am SO excited. The end is within reach! The doctor said that since I am only dialted to a 1 that I should plan on it taking a good 24 hours. What?! He said bring movies, books and things to keep myself entertained. So I don't know if I can have visitors while I am waiting but if I can you are more than welcome to pop in and say hello. Just know as soon as the pushing begins everyone must go:)

Big Boy!

So last Friday we went and got an ultra sound of little Reg. He weighs about 7lbs and his head was measuring 2 weeks bigger than it should be. What the? I almost died. Seven pounds already and he still has four weeks left. I sure hope he comes soon or I will give birth to a toddler. Then Saturday was my baby shower and it was a blast. There was so much good food and friends and family I was the happiest girl. Reg got SO many clothes and diapers and not to mention a pimp car seat and stroller. I have to thank my in laws for putting the entire thing on. It was nice to just show up and get free stuff and not have to worry about anything. Thank you thank you thank you! So today I went for my 36 weeks appt. My cervix is thinning out but is still not open. I also found out I am a strep carrier and am RH neg so my delivery should be fun and full of extra shots and excitement. I am not to stressed about labor I am actually looking forward to it. So I will keep you all updated on how big Reg gets and when and I go into labor. If anyone has any SAFE ideas to help speed the process along I am all ears!

Me and Three of my best friends at my shower. We are all PREGNANT!

35 Weeks

Ok so this week I am 35 weeks pregnant! What the....where did the time go? The doctor thinks Reg is only 6 to 6 1/2lbs so I go in this Friday for an ultrasound to see. I am excited I have not seen my little guy since 18 weeks. Brent will poke my belly all the time and say " Hey you in there, your time is up." Its so cute but I keep reminding Brent that Reg is just chilling in his lazy boy recliner and will come when he is ready. I know this may sound weird and maybe you mothers out there will understand but I feel like I already know him and his little personality. He is going to be stubborn and active with his own agenda but I also think he will be a little love bug too. I can see him now wanting to work things out his own way and on his own time. this will bug me because I like things done a certain way but I will just have to learn to live with it. I think he will be a good baby and will like to be passed around and and loved on. He will know he is cute, just like his daddy! I just cant wait! I want to see him and snuggle him. I told Brent that after he is born that he should hold him first because once I get him, he is all mine. Brent laughed but I could tell he is excited to hold him first. So that is all for now I swear I will post pics in the next week!

Some blankets I have embroidered with his name

Dont you just want to cuddle this monkey? To bad you cant its for baby Reg!

Much Needed

First let me start out by saying I AM 32 WEEKS PREGNANT ONLY 8 MORE TO GO! As you can tell I am just a bit excited and let me tell you why.
1 I cant wait to see my little guy:)
2 I cant wait to not be HUGE and uncomfortable
3 I want to not feel like I have a athlete in training in my tummy 24/7

Ok so since my last post alot has happened.
FEB

Brent went to Reno for a week for a competition for school. His team did not win but they did a great job. He talked to at least 5 companies about doing his internship with them this summer so that was good. We also decided that since it did not look like we would be staying her in AZ this summer we would rent out our house and move in with my mom:( It is not so bad we have the entire basement to ourselves.

March

Early in this month Hamilton Construction called and offered Brent an internship in Oregon. We were excited we had got one but said to know that right after Reginald is born we will have to move away for the summer. I mean what am I going to do with a new born and a dog. (Yes Charlie is a part of our family and will be making the long trip with us this summer:/) So now that we live in Mesa we get to see alot more of our friends and family. I love it! The doctor says I am doing great. He says my weight gain and Reg's growing are right on track. I dont have any stretch marks on my tummy.....yet so that is exciting too. I have been having BAD contractions but they ran some test and my cervix is still closed so they said to just take it easy. I have been outgrowing everything i own it seems overnight. It is uncomfortable and fun all at the same time. I have been stressing out about what I am going to do with a baby and how i will know what to do. I hope in the next 8 weeks I get some idea of what i am doing.

These past weeks I have been out looking and shopping for things for my little guy. Girl things are cute and sassy but I jsut cant get over little boys stuff. I mean how can you look at a little church outfit with a vest and not just have your heart melt? Or look at a little outfit that says mommy loves me and jsut not want to squeeze it? Surprisingly I have had awesome self controll and have only baught things I thought I could not live with out!