Peyton Jane

A day late and a picture short, I am finally giving the people what they want. Please join me in welcoming Peyton Jane to our family!

Weighing in at 9lbs. 2oz. and measuring just over 20 inches, Peyton Jane was delivered via C-section at 11:15AM on August 11th, 2009. Both she and Mama are happy, healthy and getting plenty of well earned rest after a busy day. Though further evaluation is warranted, early indications are that Peyton Jane is literally made of "sugar and spice and everything nice." At the very least, that is overwhelming impression one is left with while in her presence. Alas, with her mother's looks and father's temperament, our genetic engineering project is showing early promise and earning rave reviews. We can't wait for you to meet her and find out for yourself, if you haven't already. Until then, enjoy some images from Day 1 in the life of Peyton Jane. Here's to you and the role we hope you'll play in the remaining days of Peyton Jane's beautiful life. Your love and support is cherished.

Last Dinner out as a family of 3!

We decided to head out for a burger and realized that it would most likely be our last meal out as a family of 3!

Nana has been down since Wednesday helping out and cooking up a storm while we eagerly await Peyton's arrival. Bubba and Rae Rae came down Friday, and they all headed out for a wedding in Redmond for the night.

I am being faced with the reality of having a repeat C-section. I am now 3 days past my due date and have a C-section scheduled for Tuesday (the only option this week). I hesitate to wait longer due to Parker's birth weight at nearly 2 weeks early. I wouldn't want Peyton to come out 11 pounds if I wait too long and still end up with a c-section! Please be praying that she either make her arrival in the next two days and/or that we have peace about the scheduled surgery on Tuesday.

Prayers

I wish I could say that we had some news to report! The last week has been a tough one mentally. I was 2-3 cm dialated at my doctor appointment last Tuesday and have been experiencing pretty much constant cramping and random contractions ever since, but no baby! Every night I wake up wondering how the heck I am still pregnant! I know my due date isn't officially until Tuesday, but we have been so convinced that she would come early based on all that I've been experiencing. We've tried every natural induction method in the book with no luck. Apparently this little girl is in no hurry (perhaps she is going to be a bit more like her father than we anticipated). I know that she will come when she is ready/in God's perfect time, but I can't help but feel discouraged by the fact that she isn't here yet. I was induced almost two weeks before my due date with Parker, so I don't remember feeling this kind of anxiety about timing and didn't have to go through quite the same level of physical and mental exhaustion. ('ve been alternating between frantic nesting and crashing/napping throughout the day, which is pretty comical if I were to take a look at my habits the last few days!)

As of now, I have a scheduled C-section come Monday if Peyton isn't here, so please pray that I am able to go into labor naturally in order to avoid this surgery at all costs!

I have another doctor appointment tomorrow, which will hopefully mean more progress to report. . . . .

Still Pregnant. . .

I'm still pregnant. . .hence no new updates. Its okay since I was able to make it through Isaac's wedding last night (which Nate was in) and am still planning on working through next week if Peyton doesn't come earlier!

Reflecting back on this pregnancy versus my pregnancy with Parker brings up very significant differences such as:
-I gained 45 pounds with Parker and maybe 30 pounds this time around.
-I had major swelling and high blood pressure at the end of my pregnancy with Parker and none really to speak of this time (except for a day or two of mild swelling, and my blood pressure has stayed really low)
-I craved McDonalds and anything spicy (like jalapenos) with Parker. This time I can't handle spicy food due to horrific acid reflux! Its so bad this time that I can only sleep on my left side all night long, regardless of when I have last eaten, and have to pop antacids all day! Ugh...
-I was forced to stop working/be on mild best rest three weeks before my due date with Parker, and am still going strong and plan on working another week with 12 days to my due date with Peyton.
-Nate thinks I have complained more this time around, but in realty is has been such an easier pregnancy. The main difference being that I am tired and can't just lounge and do nothing like I could with Parker. I am still carrying Parker around at this stage and he weighs nearly 43 pounds!
-No stretch marks either time!

The 38th Week

The 38th week. . .

I was 1 cm and 50% effaced at my 37 week appointment last week. I experienced a lot of cramping and back pain and a couple rounds of Braxton Hicks contractions. My next appointment is Tuesday, so we're hoping for some progress by then!

Nate thinks she could come on our anniversary(July 20th), and interestingly I am having more contractions today.

We'll post an update when we go to the hospital-whenever that may be!

My new diaper bag!

http://www.childhoodbliss.com/zoom.cfm?id=2133

Computer, Contractions and Cold Play!

-We finally got our computer back after 6 or 7 weeks and two trips up to HP. Woohoo!

-I started having pretty strong Braxton Hicks contractions on Wednesday evening. I never had them with Parker! Maybe Peyton will be early?! We are hoping that this is a good sign that my uterus is working like it should so I can have a successful VBAC.

-We are going to the Cold Play concert tonight with friends! Should be amazing. . . .