Your birth

December 9th, 2013 you were born. You were born at 2:01 p.m. You weighed 8lbs. 8 ounces. You were 19.75 inches long. 

You are perfect! The most beautiful baby ever. You had blue eyes at birth and dark brown hair. 

You were sunny side up during my 36 hours of labor. Then at the last minute you turned the right way, and i pushed for an hour and a half to get you out. It took lots of work Wyatt. I could not have done it drug free wighout the strong support team of your dad and nana and the nurse. 

Your dad was 110 percent there for me. Not all men are like that Wyatt. We are lucky to have him. I look back on your birthday as a day of hard work and success, and a day of labor and love. Your birthday was a day of receiving the best gift in the world that i had worked hard to protect for 10 long months. 

The day came and went, but it is a day i will always remeber as a fantastic day. 

Thank you Wyatt for being so good to me. 

Contractions

Okay Wyatt, are we ready now? We are only 5 to 9 days late so far. I started having mild contractions Friday the 6th at the movie theatres watching Last Vegas. 

Then your nana Laura and your dad and i have been waiting to see what happens. This morning on Sunday December 8 th at around 1:30 a.m. The contractions have become more painful. Coming now about 7 minutes apart. I am writing this in between contractions. Going to take a hot bath now to ease some back pain. 

Hopefully today is your day baby boy! If not tomorrow will work too. 😀

December 4th

Wyatt... You are once again teaching me patience. I guess it is only one day after your official due date. I am so curious about your upcoming birth. I wonder when and where i will go into labor, if my water will break naturally or not? I wonder  what your birthdate is going to be? I have tried all the self inducing methods in the book to bring you out, but no luck. It's okay, i am trying to enjoy my last few days of sleeping in and taking naps not worrying about you every 5 minutes. Your dad has said twice now that he is also very ready for you. We love you and are very excited to meet you, even if you are staying in my cozy belly longer than we thought you would. 

November 29th and you are due

Wyatt, today is one of your due dates. An ultrasound said today was your estimated date of delivery. Your EDD date. I am tired of being pregnant little man. My doctor is going by December 3, 2013 as the official due date. That is coming up. I hope you are born soon. The anxiety is killing me, almost. Can not wait to meet you son! Your nana and grandpa are driving up from California today to hopefully meet you very soon too. But i get the feeling you are not wanting to come out for a while yet. Grandpa kim might miss meeting you because he will have to go back to work after about a week. 

Your dad and i have been going on walks trying to help you move down. We are both stubborn, so we know it would only be natural that you are too. ;-) 

We had some pictures taken. I hope you can enjoy looking at them one day. Love you baby boy. By the way your nickname has come. Boulder... It feels like i am carrying around a boulder. Your dad likes it too. So when i tell you to come here you little boulder, you better listen. :-) 

Love ya, see you very soon little man. 

38 weeks

I am now sitting in a recliner thinking about falling asleep in it because I am having bad acid reflux at night. I hope sitting up will take pressure off my spine and help me to breathe better. 

Progressing

Wyatt! We are progressing to see you soon! I think you will make your entrance into the world before Thanksgiving. 

37 weeks

Here we go little man! Your birthday is just around the corner. So you know most pregnancies go for as long as 40 weeks. Remember that when you have children. So, we should be meeting you very soon! Braxton Hicks contractions are in full swing.

Your bedroom is pretty much complete! Your dad just has to hang up the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors. I have to scrub out a stain in your carpet. Your first pets, Chandon and Cerveza, our kitties like to come into your room and check things out but we do not let them sit in your rocking chair or jump in your crib. We want you to mark your own scent before they get a chance too.

Doctor says you are about 6 pounds now. That was her guess. As I write this I feel you moving around in my belly, pushing on my bladder. I can't wait to meet you!

We are half way packed for the hospital, still have some more to do. I quit my job this week so that I can prepare for your arrival and raise you right!

With all my love little man...see you soon! Love Mom.

Baby Shower time!

Wyatt...how much fun we had at your first baby shower in WA. My girl friends came together and we ate good food and played games and you got some of your first presents. Mostly warm clothes and baby essentials. You got your first bathtub with frogs on it. This week your dad, and I travel to California to visit our family and friends there for a big shin dig, your second baby shower! This one will be great and hosted by your grandpa Mike, and grandmother's Laura and Kris. Sounds like it too will be wetlands theme like your bedroom. As far as you go...you are still liking the breached position. Hopefully you turn head down soon.

Your dad and I are so excited for your arrival and to meet you. Are we nervous, yes because you are our first baby, and life as we know it will change forever. Remember that when you grow up. Soon I will be quitting my job at The Boeing Company and preparing for my new job, MOM! I can't wait! Love you Wyatt, talk to you soon.

Mom 

30 Weeks Along

Wyatt is growing very much. He likes to kick me a lot now, and sometimes I think he is dancing in there. Dancing to what...I don't know. We have only 10 weeks left! I can't believe it. It finally feels like we are in the home stretch. Lots of fun stuff next month in October. One baby shower in California and one in Washington. We are also taking professional maternity shots and will be getting newborn photos with the same photographer after Wyatt's arrival. Plus, Halloween is right around the corner. To paint the belly or not? I have to work Thursday October 31st. Do I call in sick? Or wait for the weekend. You are only pregnant so many times during the month of October...we better paint the belly! We are so blessed! Danny and I are taking our labor and delivery classes in the next two weeks, starting tomorrow. Should be very interesting! I am excited for that too. Not sure how much longer I will work for Boeing. I will definitely finish out the month of October, see how I feel after that.

Last Dr. appointment he measured to be right on track, so that is good news. His heartbeat was 156 beats per minute. It sounded like "whopper, whopper, whopper,whopper," funny his heart is calling for a burger already. A true boy! That is all the baby news for now.

You bring us joy!

Wyatt my son,
 I would say our son, but your mother is writing this blog. Wyatt my boy...you are moving much more these days...giving me kicks that tickle. I know there will come a day when your kicks will hurt, but you are worth it. The excitement of your birth is building even though the due date is still 4 months away! It seems to me that pregnancy takes its sweet time. It is not something to be rushed, it is not something to take for granted. Each day you and I grow together is a blessing.

I bought you your first story books at a book fair at work, at the Boeing Company. Your dad was the first to read them to you. I wanted him to read to you so you could hear his voice. I think he liked it and the fact that the words were easy and books were only 4 pages long...how could he resist.

Sometimes it feels like your little fingers are poking me, just a touch. You must be feeling up everything now that you have a sense of touch. I love you and can't wait to meet you. Today, I spoke with a friend about how the world is becoming a scary place. I have felt nervous for my future children growing up in a country that is changing so dramatically so fast, and it is not for the better. It gave me comfort talking about how your father and I plan to raise you up to be a survivor. We will teach you to work hard for what you want, to not be a quitter, to live off the land, to have manners and respect for other people, and to know how to protect you and your family. Knowing this in my heart makes me feel unafraid for you. Plus...there is a greater power working in your life and just by you having knowledge of that will make you wise.

Can't wait until our next ultrasound, but I do not know when that will be. Baby classes start soon for your dad and I. First we are taking a hospital tour, just so we know exactly what we are getting ourselves into when we decide where to deliver you. Next, is Infant CPR class...thankful we are getting this class. We have more classes to come, but they are not for a while.

Results from the Integrated Screen

The results from the integrated screen were negative. This means the baby should be healthy from down syndrom, and some other problems. Great news! Very blessed!

Almost 18 weeks

So, since the last post, we now know our little one is boy! We are thrilled! We have a name for him, but would still like to keep it hush hush because we don't want it getting too popular. However, the hospital where we may deliver has stated on its Web Site that his name is number two on the list of boys. Weird...it was not that popular a year ago!!

Anyways...he is starting to move, and I can feel him. He likes to sleep right on my bladder, so now I am down to only sleeping on my sides. Not great when you have two rotator cuff injuries...oh well.

In the next week he should be able to hear noises...so I am starting to have dad talk to him.

For the record I hurt my back about 9 weeks ago. The pain has not subsided...I have seen my doctor, different masseuse's, a chiropractor, and now have started physical therapy. I only get about 10 sessions...so I am hoping my pain starts to ease up. I am going to yoga as well to help tighten up my core muscles and strengthen my back muscles. The physical therapist says I have a perfect storm...an injury, a job that does not allow me to heal, and pregnancy. The pain is everyday and I can't wait for it to go away. After the baby comes I will be getting x-rays for sure.

We are still waiting for results from the integrated screen. Should find out by the end of the week I think.

That is about all for now. Still so happy and blessed for our baby.

The meaning behind the name

http://bravewarriorlittlebeloved.blogspot.com/     This link I came up with from the meaning of the names we like. You probably already know the names we like, but if you don't, just look it up. What does brave warrior mean? What name is that connected to? Same with little beloved?

Growing!

Here we are in week 13 and my coworker noticed my baby bump! Uh oh...it looks I am carrying low to me, but I know everything will change. Today, we heard the heartbeat...sounded very neat! Very strong! 150 beats a minute. My heart beat sounded so old and slow compared to it. Oh no, and my coworker just told me when she was giving birth to one of her 4 children, her heart stopped and she died. Had an out of body experience, saw the whole thing, and came back. Crazy! I know women still die during childbirth. Another lady I know also told me about a lady she knows here at work, her daughter died during childbirth too. Great! Way to scare me!

Actually, I am not scared, just aware.

We should find out the sex of the baby July 8th, after that date...it is shopping time! Oh boy! or Girl!

Getting the word out

     Well little one, most of the family knows. Now, we are just waiting on the mail. By the weeks end you won't be a secret anymore. Some of your loved ones teared up with happiness when I shared the news in person. I shared our surprise on Mother's day to my mom. I think it was timed pretty well. Next week is our appointment for the integrated screening. This test is to check for abnormalities like down syndrome. We are doing the screen because if there is a chance things are different, we as parents want to be mentally prepared for you. Either way, we will love you no different. You will always be so special to us. This thing called pregnancy sure tests patients when it comes to waiting. However, after walking your cousin Londyn around the zoo, I realized how important patience is with young children. After all, it is nice when you don't have to be in a rush these days.
     For now, I still feel like you are growing because if I don't eat every two hours I feel starved and nauseated, which is a good sign. Until next time...happy growing baby.

Good News!

Hello baby. We have now had three ultrasounds to make sure you are doing okay. Most women don't even have one ultrasound until past 8 weeks. We have been growing now for 9 weeks. Your due date is December 3rd, 2013. This date is a guess, but a very strange date for anniversaries in my life. I am guessing you will be a week late like I was. We have a picture of you. I can see your tiny little arms and legs and your head. Your dad and I are soooo excited to bring you into our life!! We pray for you to be healthy! Pregnancy symptoms are here little one. Dr. McFadden, she rocks by the way, said your heartbeat looked to be in the 150s, not slow at all and that you were growing right along schedule. Hearing the great news helped us relax a little bit. Glad you and I are hanging in there.

Butterflys

Butterflies surround you baby. We wait to hear more about you in the next week. It will be the second ultrasound to hear your beating little heart. Last time, it truly flickered like a star does in the night's sky. Your dad held my hand. He has always been there for me, and he will always be there for you. So, we wait. I, your mother am 6 weeks along with caring you. We wonder if you will be a boy or a girl, but we just hope to God you are healthy, and we know God wants us to have children. So, it is all in his good time. So, until Monday...we wait.