Elijah Alexander

It's That Time!!!

Hey guys, it's Brandy! I have the honor of guest blogging for Jamie to document her labor and keep everyone informed on what is going on. I know we are all anxious to see handsome little Eli and welcome him into this crazy, beautiful world!

I'll post as I get updates:

10:53am ~ Jamie was having contractions about 6 minutes apart, she had a feeling today was going to be the day!

12:48pm ~ Headed to the hospital, contractions 5 minutes apart lasting about a minute each.

2:48pm ~ Jamie is 2cm dilated and her cervix is 100% effaced. They are going to try doing some walking around the hospital to see if it will move things along.

4:45pm ~ After walking for an hour, Jamie is now 4cm dilated! The nurses are suspecting that Eli will make his arrival tonight.

8:08pm ~ Jamie is getting her epidural now, then they are planning to break her water and start pitocin. Still 4cm dilated.

8:57pm ~ Okay, back-up...She was in a lot of pain while getting the epidural and they realized she had quickly gone from 4cm to 8cm dilated! Her water broke on its own and there is no need for the pitocin now. Hopefully her epidural will kick in soon and help relieve some of the pain she is in. The Doctor is there and things seems to be moving right along!

9:30pm ~ He's HERE!! The epidural did not take but it was time to start pushing! Jamie pushed for about 15 minutes and he made his grand entrance weighing in at 7 pounds 10 ounces!

Sounds like Mommy & Baby are doing great, and the Family is all soaking up the joy that a newborn baby brings. I'll post pictures as soon as I can get some!

Happy Birthday Elijah Alexander!! Born just 2.5 hours short of your Mommy's Birthday! I think it's safe to say she's getting the best Birthday present ever this year!

39 Week Pic

Here's a picture from a few days ago of me and my giant baby.. I'm very curious to know just how big he is/will be when he decides to come on out!! Don't mind the funny look on my face, my mom isn't always the best picture taker and she kept getting me at awkward times, but for view of the belly, its a good shot ;)

Birthday & 39 Week Update

39 weeks Preggo.. sheesh. Never in my life did time seem to move so slow! I feel as though I'm going to be pregnant forever.

I had my check up appointment with Dr. Aron this Monday. He said I was about 2cm dialated, 60/70% effaced, the baby is head down and his heart rate was about 145. He also stripped my membranes (for the second time) to try to get things moving along. He talked about induction and that if I didn't have the baby by my next appointment on Feb 8th, that he'd have me induced that following day. I really am praying that Elijah comes on his own before then though!!

It seems as though everything is a challenge.. getting up, putting socks/shoes on, waddling - I mean walking, you name it, it comes with difficulty. I can't wait to have this little boy and have a semi-normal body and functions back. This past week I've been retaining a lot of fluid and my ankles have turned to kankles, my hands have turned into sausages.. I may be turning into the Michelin Man - haha.

I have been having some mild contractions all day today and have lost my plug, so hopefully we're getting somewhere SOON! When that time does happen, Brandy will be on here to update for me - THANKS B!

My birthday and Elijah's due date is February 7th, so this past weekend we went out to dinner to celebrate my birthday early. We started out at P.F. Changs in Annapolis for dinner, then went to the Melting Pot for dessert... YUMMMMMY! I only thought to take pictures of dessert though, gosh it was amazing.

Some things have been changing around my house to prepare for little Elijah.. I got a desk for my computer and got that all set up. I got a rocker/recliner for the living room, since I'm sure I'll be doing lots of feedings in the living room too. I rearranged my bedroom, so there is now more room in there and space for Eli in those first weeks home. Eli's room is officially all done and has been for a few weeks now. I love going in there, sitting in the rocker and soaking it all in.. all we're missing is HIM.

Here's my fur-baby Remy.. cause she's so darn cute!

Now, Eli, stop being stubborn like your mama and come on out of there!!!

Big Blog Update - Holidays & Baby Shower

After MUCH slacking on updating my blog, I'll try my best to sum up the last few weeks (or months). I finally have my home computer / desk / office set up so I'm able to get back to blog-world :) YAY.

Thanksgiving was awesome.. yummy food and time with family in Calvert by my parents beach house (no pictures of course).

December 5th: BABY SHOWER at the Prime Street Grill in White Plains. Thanks to everyone that came, it was a fantastic turnout and so much fun!!

Then came Christmas :) My sister and I had a great time spending Christmas Eve and Christmas day over my parents house. I love spending time with my family, its always bound to have lots of smiles and lots of laughs. Elijah got lots of presents too.. he's already spoiled ;) This year, I got stuck on those Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, and so did everyone else in my family!!

Here's a picture of me at 33 weeks, which was right about Christmas time

Mom's (aka Grandma's) Birthday was on December 29th and we went out to eat at Jaspers to celebrate.

Then came New Years. We spent New Years over my parent's house.. eating food (of course) and playing Rock Band into the new year!!! 2011.. how I've always waited for you - I get to finally meet my baby boy soon <3

I got a new camera.. finally. I love it, its much better than my old camera, so I actually want to take more pictures now.

Now onto the RECENT news.. (see next post)