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Qtpie
03-24-2010, 01:27 PM
I am sorry you have been dealing with a husband who hasnt been very good with supporting you lately. Hopefully he wakes up and realizes whats about to come into your lives. My husband kinda ended up the same as yours is right now, but as soon as Katie was born he woke up, Thank God.

Those Charlie horses are the worst. The last one I got was on Christmas night and it didnt go away until about a week before I delivered Katie. Dont worry, your almost there and as soon as you have your little one you will not have to suffer anymore annoying Charlie horses or rude awakenings from muscle cramps.

KMS
03-25-2010, 03:16 PM
I'm glad that he semi made it up to you by rubbing your legs and bringing you a heating pad! I would have been peeved too. :urgh:

FutureKelley
03-27-2010, 10:50 PM
Man, I have been nesting like crazy these past couple of days. Got up early this morning and went out and planted all of the flowers that we bought yesterday. I still need to finish our herb garden, but I need to buy some more landscaping stones before I can do that. Came inside, took a shower and a 20 minute nap, then went to cleaning the house. Everything just feels soooo dirty in here! I feel like I can't get it clean enough. On top of that I had the urge to bake, so I made myself a red velvet cake from scratch (yeah, like I needed it! lol). I really hope I have as much energy tomorrow as I did today!

I'm pretty sure my braxton hicks have turned into contractions. They don't really hurt, just are more uncomfortable and feel a lot stronger. I've been getting a good 4-5 a day, but nothing regular. I'm really curious to see if there has been any progression at my appt. this week!

ikkin510
03-28-2010, 08:04 AM
With this nesting...I have a feeling your LO will be making an appearance soon!!!! Guess we can now put you in the group that if we don't hear from you every day...we will be jumping to conclusions!

FFC
03-28-2010, 04:30 PM
I agree with Nikki... geeze Nichole it sounds like you're 'bout ready to meet your little one!!!

FutureKelley
03-28-2010, 05:17 PM
So, I'm not really sure why, but as of today I am FREAKING out. Just the fact that I am due in less than 30 days and my life is about to change so dramatically, I am scared to death. I just have all of these thoughts running through my head... I have no freaking clue when it comes to babies! I mean, I've done the reading and research, but I have no one-on-one experience with a newborn. What if I'm a horrible mother?! Gah... I just can't help but feel overwelmed right now. I'm wishing that I still had another 6 months to go. I'm just not ready and really, this baby could show up any time, which is the scariest thing I can think of right now.

I know I'm probably not the only one feeling this way... but dang!

gwenshack
03-28-2010, 05:28 PM
You'll do great. I'm sure all first time moms feel that way...ladies? ;)

Dani
03-28-2010, 05:52 PM
So, I'm not really sure why, but as of today I am FREAKING out. Just the fact that I am due in less than 30 days and my life is about to change so dramatically, I am scared to death. I just have all of these thoughts running through my head... I have no freaking clue when it comes to babies! I mean, I've done the reading and research, but I have no one-on-one experience with a newborn. What if I'm a horrible mother?! Gah... I just can't help but feel overwelmed right now. I'm wishing that I still had another 6 months to go. I'm just not ready and really, this baby could show up any time, which is the scariest thing I can think of right now.

I know I'm probably not the only one feeling this way... but dang!

Your not alone! I have 7 days and am freaking out! I cry at night as I feel overwhelmed, not just about the birth but everything else that goes along with it!

I wish we had a better room in our house (not the den that Jack will be sharing) for a nursery, it literally has a crib in it and a huge desk, and a book shelf...not what I envisioned for my first baby. I know its only temporarily that he will be in here until he gets his big boy bed (which is our spare bedroom..but still, I just thought I would have had this better planned out with the den moved to our basement. But then again, he is only sleeping in it and won't know the difference like I do.

right now my biggest fear is my water breaking at work or in the middle of the night and trying to wake my DH up!

Believe me, your not alone on the freak outs!

KMS
03-28-2010, 08:16 PM
Nope...you're not alone. I keep on wondering what the heck I'm supposed to do when I get home with the baby! I feel clueless right now.

ikkin510
03-28-2010, 09:15 PM
Nope you are not alone. Heck I was scared and crying before I had both Ryan AND Carter!

FFC
03-29-2010, 08:32 AM
:hug: your fears are natural Nichole. Don't beat yourself up over them, just learn to control them :hug: We're all thinking about you and wishing you the best!

brendalin
03-29-2010, 10:05 AM
I can't speak from experience about this, but I have read so much about pregnancy, and this is totally normal. You are very well prepared, and I am sure that after it is all done it will just come natural. You are going to be a great mom!

FutureKelley
03-29-2010, 12:13 PM
While I'm sure it won't be the last time I feel that way, I'm feeling better about it today. Thanks for the encouragement ladies!

FutureKelley
03-31-2010, 01:17 PM
We got our last big item for baby yesterday... our pack n' play/bassinet! Now I just have to figure out where in the world we are going to put it in our bedroom... we are already tight on space. I think we are ready for baby as far as stuff goes.

Tomorrow is my 36 week check-up and my last ultrasound. I'm really excited to see baby, it's crazy that it will be the last time we will see him/her before the big day! I'm also getting checked for dialation, so I'm really hoping there has been at least some progression. With all of these contractions I have been having, plus the pressure I've been feeling and all the walking I'm doing, darnit... there had BETTER be some progress! lol

I'm also soooo looking forward to Friday being my last day of work. My back was hurting so bad when I got home last night I could hardly stand to stay out of bed long enough to eat dinner. Plus the kids there are driving me INSANE!

FFC
03-31-2010, 01:34 PM
Congrats on getting your last big item!!! You know, I rearranged our room and it helped me find more space I didn't know we had LOL. Just a thought.

Good luck at your appointment tomorrow!!!

FutureKelley
04-01-2010, 01:00 PM
Oh my gosh ladies, do I have an update for you!!

Well, went in for the ultrasound first. Baby was so far down there that we really couldn't get any good face shots. We got to see half the face and a little fist up by the mouth though, he/she has adorable little chubby cheeks! They are estimating the weight to be 6lbs 6 oz right now. I'm really surprised because I'm not very big!

The really big news? They are inducing me on monday!! My fluid is lower than the doctor wants and he doesn't want to wait for it to get any worse. I'm so freaking anxious/excited/scared! It was a huge surprise and needless to say, when I started making phone calls I got a lot of "is this a joke?", lol.

I'm currently 1-2cm dialated, though he didn't say how effaced. He ended up stripping my membranes while I was in there (ouch!!). Soooo... holy ****, we are having a baby on monday!!

FFC
04-01-2010, 01:04 PM
Oh my gosh ladies, do I have an update for you!!

Well, went in for the ultrasound first. Baby was so far down there that we really couldn't get any good face shots. We got to see half the face and a little fist up by the mouth though, he/she has adorable little chubby cheeks! They are estimating the weight to be 6lbs 6 oz right now. I'm really surprised because I'm not very big!

The really big news? They are inducing me on monday!! My fluid is lower than the doctor wants and he doesn't want to wait for it to get any worse. I'm so freaking anxious/excited/scared! It was a huge surprise and needless to say, when I started making phone calls I got a lot of "is this a joke?", lol.

I'm currently 1-2cm dialated, though he didn't say how effaced. He ended up stripping my membranes while I was in there (ouch!!). Soooo... holy ****, we are having a baby on monday!!

April fools?

If not, CONGRATS!!!! Sounds like yours, Keely's and Dani's kids are bound to at least share a birthday, if not CLOSE!!!!!! I'm so excited for you Nichole!!!!

FutureKelley
04-01-2010, 01:07 PM
April fools?

If not, CONGRATS!!!! Sounds like yours, Keely's and Dani's kids are bound to at least share a birthday, if not CLOSE!!!!!! I'm so excited for you Nichole!!!!

I swear it's not! LOL

That was the first thing everyone asked me, they thought I was kidding. It's so freaking crazy! My mom is leaving tomorrow and will be here Sat-Wed and I am so excited she is going to be here for when the baby is born. My dad is trying to make it down Sun/Mon to be here as well. As scary as it is, I'm so happy my family will all be here for it.

gwenshack
04-01-2010, 01:17 PM
How exciting!!! :confetti:
This could be a big OW baby weekend - between you and both little Jack and little Paisley making their way out - we could have a big baby boom in a very short period of time! :ura1:

uptowngirl
04-01-2010, 01:39 PM
OMG Nichole!! And here I thought the race was between Keely and Dani, and you come from behind to take it! LOL!

I am so excited for you! :ura1:

Danielle9608
04-01-2010, 01:47 PM
Wow that is so exciting! I can't believe you are having your baby on Monday!!

Heywie
04-01-2010, 01:50 PM
I thought for sure this was an April Fool's joke, but if you're serious, my goodness! You are having a baby!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

KMS
04-01-2010, 02:07 PM
Okay, sniff sniff, me, crying, seriously. LOL


Eeeee Monday!

Okay, so here's the plan little one's...Dani today or tomorrow, me Saturday or Sunday, and Nichole Monday. That should work, huh? :D

saltyveruca
04-01-2010, 03:36 PM
How exciting!!! I can't wait! How am I ever going to get anything done for the next few days? :laugh2:

ikkin510
04-01-2010, 03:54 PM
That is awesome news! OH and the stripped your membrains too? Ya know...some people go into labor within 12 hours of that happening........

FutureKelley
04-01-2010, 04:20 PM
I think that sounds like a good plan Keely! I would feel really bad having my baby before either of you! LOL

Oh god... there is soooo much to do in the next couple of days!

Docsgirl
04-01-2010, 06:24 PM
Oooh!! That's so exciting! Congrats Nichole! :ura1::baby:

Dani
04-01-2010, 08:23 PM
OMG..COOL!!!! At least you get it over with! lol

What a baby boom!!!

savepaws
04-01-2010, 08:37 PM
OMG!! How exciting!!!!!!!!!! YAY I am so excited for all the babies to come! I'm especially excited to find out if its a boy or girl!!

Did it hurt when he stripped your membranes?

NOTKT
04-01-2010, 09:54 PM
This is so exciting!

FutureKelley
04-01-2010, 10:40 PM
OMG!! How exciting!!!!!!!!!! YAY I am so excited for all the babies to come! I'm especially excited to find out if its a boy or girl!!

Did it hurt when he stripped your membranes?

Yeah it was pretty painful. I told my husband I felt like I was getting raped by the doctors hand, lol. I'm still bleeding from it. :(

WBandMe
04-01-2010, 11:01 PM
Wow, that's so exciting! This is your last childless weekend EVER. That's insane--you must have so much going through your mind! I wish you a quick, smooth and safe delivery of your little boy--yes, I still think boy! ;)

Qtpie
04-02-2010, 12:50 AM
congratulations, good luck on monday, I cant wait to find out if its a boy or girl

brendalin
04-02-2010, 07:01 AM
OMG! OMG! OMG!!!! How exciting!!!! this is going to be a huge BOOM for OW, ooooooohhhhhhhhh.... I am not going to get anything done in the next few days...... Oh well! SO EXCITED to meet your little one!

FutureKelley
04-03-2010, 02:48 PM
Ugh... I love my husband, but he is driving me up the freaking wall today.

He has had family down for the last two days, so pretty much all of our free time has been spent with him. They were leaving this morning around 10-11am, so he got up early and went over to his parents to say goodbye. Now, we had planned on doing all kinds of last minute running around today (mostly grocery shopping and finishing yard work) so we could rest up tomorrow, plus my family is coming in today so of course we are supposed to be spending time with them. Today was supposed to be the last of our "just us" time.

Of course, as this is nothing short of normal, he doesn't come home until after 2pm. I've been up and waiting for him to get home so we can go to the store. Not only does he not show up until way later than I expected him to be home, but he brings his freaking brother home with him! My BIL is a good guy, but my husband ignores my existance when he is around his brother. And here he thinks he is going to take him grocery shopping with us. Ummm... okay, so not only are you now not planning on getting any yard work today done, but you want to spend our alone time now hanging out with your brother. He was actually going to leave me home alone to go shopping with him!

And he doesn't understand why I'm upset? Of course when I get pissed off about something, he has to get pissed off at me in return. He did end up sending his brother home, but is now out mowing the lawn and not speaking to me. :censored: I'm seriously considering just heading out to my grandparents to see my mom when she gets here and leaving him home by himself. This is soooo freaking stupid!! And now I'm the bad guy in all of this because I wanted to spend some time with him.

gwenshack
04-03-2010, 03:47 PM
:hug: I'm sorry Nicole! Why do guys have to be so dense sometimes?!? I hope you guys get some quality time in before the baby gets here.

savepaws
04-03-2010, 05:50 PM
Oh Nichole! I'm sorry you didn't get your alone time that you wanted. I'd be frustrated too!

FutureKelley
04-03-2010, 09:20 PM
He finally sucked it up and got over it. He is such a pain sometimes!

I really hope this baby stays put until Monday! Mainly because my doc is not on call this weekend. I have been having steady contractions since yesterday and have been losing my mucous plug throughout the day today.

scarymary48
04-04-2010, 07:08 AM
Omg! You're having a baby tomorrow!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

Sorry your DH was being a pain today though. Men sometimes just have no clue, do they? But nevermind, because YOU'RE HAVING A BABY TOMORROW!!!
I'll be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way :heart:

KMS
04-04-2010, 11:33 AM
I hope you make it through today so that you can have your doc there! Have a good Easter and I hope the hubby behaves better today! :flower4u:

yam102284
04-04-2010, 06:35 PM
Good luck tomorrow Nichole! :) Can't wait to hear what you have!

savepaws
04-04-2010, 07:25 PM
YAY!!!!!!! I can't believe you are having your baby tomorrow!!! Good luck! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts tomorrow. :heart:

gwenshack
04-04-2010, 07:31 PM
Best of luck tomorrow, Nicole! :heart: :baby: :confetti:

Dani
04-04-2010, 07:53 PM
Good luck Nichole!! I will be thinking of you!!!!

Spatch4Officers
04-04-2010, 08:08 PM
Can't wait to see pics of your baby!!! Good luck tomorrow! :)

FutureKelley
04-04-2010, 09:04 PM
Thanks everyone! I have to be there bright and early at 6am. Yuck! lol

We are taking both the laptop and internet tablet, so I will be sure to to keep you guys updated as much as I can. ;)

PGDesigns
04-04-2010, 09:09 PM
Good luck! :heart:

Qtpie
04-04-2010, 10:24 PM
Good Luck, cant wait to see pics.

KMS
04-04-2010, 11:53 PM
Wow! It's really happenin'!!! :D Good luck and you all will be on my mind all day!

scarymary48
04-05-2010, 02:35 AM
Well it's late Monday afternoon here, so since all the action is likely to happen when I'm sound asleep....


HAPPY BABY DAY NICHOLE!!!!!!!:ura1::ura1::confetti::confetti:

Good luck, hope everything goes well! :flower:

Docsgirl
04-05-2010, 03:10 AM
You're going to be a mommy so soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed for a quick and easy delivery!

Good luck! :flower4u:

SkippyNXC
04-05-2010, 05:05 AM
It's 6am on the east coast, i'd imagine ur probably getting up now or maybe almost out the door depending on how far the hospital is... if i have my time zones correct...

Danielle9608
04-05-2010, 07:29 AM
Today is the day! Today is the day! :confetti: I can't wait to find out if it's a boy or girl!! I am thinking GIRL!!

Goin2thechapel
04-05-2010, 07:42 AM
Good Luck Nichole!!!!!!

Have someone update us when you can!!!

FFC
04-05-2010, 08:13 AM
Good luck today Nichole! I'm thinking about you and can't wait to hear you're holding your little one in your arms! I hope labor goes quickly and as complication free as possible!

FutureKelley
04-05-2010, 08:43 AM
Started pitocin about an hour ago. Just had the doc break my water. Starting to feel the contractions but they aren't too bad yet, just really close together.

WBandMe
04-05-2010, 08:45 AM
It's happening! Thanks for updating--I'll be thinking of you today!

FFC
04-05-2010, 09:26 AM
OHHHH Really close together is GOOD!!!! Hopefully everything will move along FAST so that you can get it over with!!

Goin2thechapel
04-05-2010, 09:54 AM
OMG...She's literally in labor and UPDATING US!!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!

That is TRUE dedication to her OW sisters :)

saltyveruca
04-05-2010, 09:58 AM
This is so awesome! Good luck!

Danielle9608
04-05-2010, 09:59 AM
OMG...She's literally in labor and UPDATING US!!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!

That is TRUE dedication to her OW sisters :)

I agree!! Good luck Nichole!

Dani
04-05-2010, 10:16 AM
OMG OMG OMG....I can't wait!!

brendalin
04-05-2010, 10:27 AM
YAH!!!!! Love hearing good news on a Monday!

starsthrumysoul
04-05-2010, 10:36 AM
This is so awesome! Good luck!

Lol I know.. the only way it could get any better is if we had camera feed :laugh2:

GOOD LUCK IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!

sandy03
04-05-2010, 10:39 AM
Hooray for updates! Happy Baby Day!

savepaws
04-05-2010, 10:48 AM
Wooo hooo!! Thanks for the update! Good luck!

Nekochanpurr
04-05-2010, 12:10 PM
YAY! Congrats on havin' your baby NOW-ISH! Heh. Its going to be a baby day! <3

FutureKelley
04-05-2010, 12:55 PM
Lol, well really there isn't much to do besides update.

I was stuck at 2cm for several hours but am now between 3-4cm and 80% effaced. Baby is -2 station still. Contractions 2min apart. Epidural coming soon.

SkippyNXC
04-05-2010, 12:56 PM
Lol, well really there isn't much to do besides update.

I was stuck at 2cm for several hours but am now between 3-4cm and 80% effaced. Baby is -2 station still. Contractions 2min apart. Epidural coming soon.
:pompom::pompom:Go baby go!:pompom::pompom:

Dani
04-05-2010, 01:03 PM
Good luck Nichole!!!!!

FFC
04-05-2010, 01:04 PM
Progress... is a good thing!!!! :confetti: :confetti:

saltyveruca
04-05-2010, 01:13 PM
Woo! Let's get this show on the road!

gwenshack
04-05-2010, 01:59 PM
Yay! I'm so excited we're getting updates. :goodluck: I'm thinking about you today.

Goin2thechapel
04-05-2010, 02:03 PM
this really is awesome!!!! Thanks for updating us!!!

uptowngirl
04-05-2010, 02:34 PM
Good luck in there Momma! I hope everything is going smoothly for you! We are excited to meet your new little one - and settle once and for all whether you are team pink or team blue!

WBandMe
04-05-2010, 04:05 PM
Hmm, I wonder if you're holding your new baby yet! Can't wait to hear from you, Nichole!

PGDesigns
04-05-2010, 05:47 PM
Oh wow! Can't wait for another update (hopefully, with pics of the little one! lol)

FFC
04-05-2010, 06:33 PM
Praying that all is going well for you Nichole!!!

NOTKT
04-05-2010, 07:15 PM
I'm still thinking about you Nichole! I hope the baby is here! I can't wait to know what the name is!

FutureKelley
04-05-2010, 08:33 PM
IT'S A BOY!!!!!

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs371.snc3/23848_10150151002270584_501755583_11835205_1979827 _n.jpg

7lbs 1oz and 18 3/4 inches long. Will update more tomorrow, but I'll tell you the last couple of hours were HELL.

saltyveruca
04-05-2010, 08:36 PM
Congratulations on your BABY BOY!! :congrats:

Ninedays9
04-05-2010, 08:37 PM
Congratulations!! :confetti: Thanks for sharing the picture. I hope you have a restful remainder of your time in the hospital.

FFC
04-05-2010, 08:38 PM
OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! Congrats Nichole and Ryan!!! And welcome to your little one!


BTW -I was right on the boy guess, and 2 oz off in my guess :rofl:

Can't wait to hear from you tomorrow. Get some rest hun I hope you feel better in the mornin!!!! :hug:

Nekochanpurr
04-05-2010, 08:43 PM
CONGRATS! Hes beautiful!

PGDesigns
04-05-2010, 08:44 PM
CONGRATS! I'm sorry the last few hours were rough, though!

mj512
04-05-2010, 08:48 PM
Congrats on your baby boy!!!!

Docsgirl
04-05-2010, 09:17 PM
Congrats Nichole on your baby boy! Can't wait for the update and the name! :D

Qtpie
04-05-2010, 09:46 PM
congratulations, he is so precious

gwenshack
04-05-2010, 10:04 PM
Congrats!! :confetti: Does our new friend have a name?

Sorry the last few hours were hell...can't wait to hear details. :hug:

WBandMe
04-05-2010, 10:16 PM
Congratulations on your SON!!! I knew it would be a boy! I'm SO happy for you and your perfect little family!

Get some rest--we'll be here whenever you're ready to update!

scarymary48
04-05-2010, 10:17 PM
Congratulations! How exciting! Sorry you had a rough time of it though. Can't wait to see what his name is!

melissa1031
04-05-2010, 10:19 PM
AWWWW!!!!!!!he's beautiful,Congradulations!

CaseyK37
04-05-2010, 10:59 PM
Congrats Nichole! What a beautiful baby! :baby: Can't wait to hear how it went.

KMS
04-05-2010, 11:00 PM
Congratulations sweetheart! I am so excited! I was itching to get on here all day, but was held up. I was just yapping and yapping to Chad about how Nichole was being induced today!

He's beautiful!!

Heywie
04-06-2010, 12:50 AM
CONGRATS!!!

He looks healthy and beautiful! I can't wait to hear all about it! Although, if the last 3 hours were hell, I'm not sure I want a head's up!!!

yam102284
04-06-2010, 04:21 AM
Congratulations Nichole! He is beautiful! :) I can't wait to hear what his name is!

Danielle9608
04-06-2010, 07:07 AM
YAY congratulations Nichole on your baby boy!!

Brian's Bride
04-06-2010, 07:11 AM
Congratulations Nichole! I was on yesterday during the day and caught up on your journal! I couldn't post (don't have my password on my work computer!) Does your little guy have a name?!?

Goin2thechapel
04-06-2010, 07:20 AM
Awww...Congratulations!!!!!! He's soooo handsome :)

OMG, You're a Mommy!!!!!!

starsthrumysoul
04-06-2010, 07:45 AM
OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I can't see the picture (I'm at work)... I can't wait to get home to see the lil' peanut!!!!!!!

lize566
04-06-2010, 07:50 AM
Congratulations!! He's beautiful! I hope you got some rest last night, but I, too, can't wait to hear the details (I think. I'm like Haylie, I'm not so sure I really want to know lol! J/k)

brendalin
04-06-2010, 08:37 AM
YAH!!!! BABY is here!!!! thanks for sharing the picture with us! Can't wait to hear about it! Hopefully you were able to get some sleep last night!

mj512
04-06-2010, 08:45 AM
Hope you are doing well this morning!

uptowngirl
04-06-2010, 08:46 AM
Ooooohh!! Congratulations Nichole! He looks so big and healthy!! I can't wait to hear what you named him!! :luxlove:

ikkin510
04-06-2010, 09:00 AM
Congratulatios hon!! He is a cutie!

Spatch4Officers
04-06-2010, 09:04 AM
Congrats on finally having the baby Boy!!! He's so cute and I'm so thankful you shared pics with us!!!! :flower4u:

sandy03
04-06-2010, 09:08 AM
Congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful! Welcome to the world little man!!

FutureKelley
04-06-2010, 01:44 PM
Thanks everyone! I have a little time now with all the family here to update. Oh, and to those who don't know the name we picked out, it's Gabriel Jensen. :)

So, got to the hospital at 6am, ended up getting my IV with pitocin started at 7am. I came in dialated between a 1 and 2 and ended up being stuck at a 2 for a little while and then finally started dialating, but progress was really slow. I started right out at contracting every 2 minutes, so things got rough fast. I got my epidural when I was between 3-4cm, but it did not fully take on the right side and I was still able to feel the contractions, though not as strong. I finally got to a 6 around 3pm but stalled there. The doctor cranked my pitocin up and I started contracting every 30 seconds, which was just insane, and they were sooo strong. Even with the epidural I was in so much pain. My body just did not want to dialate any farther and at 6pm the doctor told me that if I had not changed by the next time he checked me I was going in for a c-section. Thankfully after switching back and forth on my side, I was at a 10 and +1 station by 6:50. I pushed for about 20 minutes before Gabriel made his entrance into the world at 7:10pm. He had the cord wrapped around his neck, but the doctor said it was not tight and he cried right away. His poor little head is so bruised though. I also ended up being cut three times, I don't even know how many stitches I got, I'm too afraid and sore to look, lol.

He is such a good baby though. He sleeps so well. We are having a bit of trouble latching, but he seems to be doing better. We get to go home tonight at 7pm. I'll be sure to post more pictures in the next few days.

FFC
04-06-2010, 01:48 PM
Oh Nichole!!!! I just LOVE the name you and Ryan have picked out! Congrats on finally getting to hold your little one in your arms! I can't wait to see pics! Feel better and get some rest while you can! :hug:

gwenshack
04-06-2010, 01:52 PM
That's a great name Nichole! I'm glad he's a good baby and that you all are home. :)
I'm sorry to hear you were in pain and are sore now and stitched up. :rain: Hope you heal quickly. :hug:

jennybaby
04-06-2010, 01:54 PM
How beautiful! Congrats! =) I love the name.

Sorry I didn't keep up with the journal, but I've been looking at updates the past couple of days!

WBandMe
04-06-2010, 02:01 PM
I love his name! Welcome Gabriel!

I'm sorry you had such a rough go of it, but I'm glad you didn't have to do a c-section.

savepaws
04-06-2010, 02:11 PM
Congrats Nichole on your beautiful Gabriel! I love the name you chose for him!

Danielle9608
04-06-2010, 02:25 PM
I love the name! Congrats again!

Brian's Bride
04-06-2010, 03:32 PM
A beautiful name for a beautiful boy! Your story sounds similar to mine, especially with your dilation stalling out! :) Congratulations!!!

yam102284
04-06-2010, 03:53 PM
Beautiful name! I can't wait to see more pictures! Congratulations!! :)

Heywie
04-06-2010, 03:55 PM
I'm glad to hear everything worked out without the c-section! You must have been so scared!

Congrats on a beautiful baby boy! I hope you can go home and get some good rest tonight!

Welcome Gabriel!!!

Docsgirl
04-06-2010, 05:35 PM
I love your little boy's name! Welcome to the world, Gabriel Jensen!:confetti:

PGDesigns
04-06-2010, 05:53 PM
Love the name! I'm glad everyone is doing fine and will be home soon!

NOTKT
04-06-2010, 07:08 PM
I love the name Gabriel! Congrats and I'm glad you and him are doing well.

f77g4
04-06-2010, 08:08 PM
Congratulations Nichole!!!!

He's just gorgeous!

Nekochanpurr
04-06-2010, 08:09 PM
Congrats! I absolutely love the name you guys picked!

starsthrumysoul
04-06-2010, 08:31 PM
Oh my goodness, he's BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Welcome to the world little man!!!

Thalia_themuse
04-06-2010, 08:45 PM
I'm late to this party but congrats Nichole, and welcome Gabriel!!!!!! :confetti: :confetti: :luxlove:

TeacherSonja
04-07-2010, 07:22 AM
Congratulations! He's sooooooo cute!

brendalin
04-07-2010, 08:14 AM
Welcome to the world Gabriel!!!
Congrats Nicole and Ryan! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us!

kgvettegirl
04-07-2010, 08:23 AM
He is so sweet. Congratulations

FutureKelley
04-07-2010, 11:44 AM
Thanks guys! We are home and resting. Gabriel is such an awesome little man, he is sleeping 2-3 hours at a time and we actually got a good 6 hours of sleep last night, which was pretty amazing. He is latching really well with a nipple shield, but I'm hoping once my milk comes in we can get rid of that. Poor little guy HATES having his diaper changed though, he screams bloody murder every time. I can't really blame him, I'm sure he is sooo sore.

I'll try to get some pictures up tomorrow. It's hard with family in and out, lack of sleep and whatnot. He sure is a cutie though!!

FFC
04-07-2010, 11:51 AM
Thanks for the update Nichole! I'm so glad to hear he's latching pretty well! Hopefully once he's a couple weeks old and healed up he'll be okay with getting his diaper changed. Enjoy the naps now while you can! :hug:

Heywie
04-07-2010, 12:10 PM
Glad to hear everything is going so well!

Rest up, mama!

FutureKelley
04-07-2010, 01:28 PM
Okay, had to share these! Here is my little angel.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs431.ash1/23848_10150152006830584_501755583_11865608_7124835 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs431.ash1/23848_10150152006835584_501755583_11865609_1770998 _n.jpg

Nekochanpurr
04-07-2010, 01:29 PM
He is just soooo cute! <3

Danielle9608
04-07-2010, 01:32 PM
aww he is so cute! I love he peach fuzz!

WBandMe
04-07-2010, 01:35 PM
Aww, what a precious little guy! Thanks for sharing pics :)

FFC
04-07-2010, 01:45 PM
OHHH he looks like his daddy!!!!!! He's SO precious Nichole!!!!

brendalin
04-07-2010, 01:47 PM
So cute! he is going to be a little heartbreaker!

Goin2thechapel
04-07-2010, 01:52 PM
Soooo precious! I love him!

Brian's Bride
04-07-2010, 02:19 PM
All these babies are taking after their daddies! Paisley looks like Chad and Gabriel looks like Ryan! He's a little angel, Nichole! Congratulations!

uptowngirl
04-07-2010, 03:19 PM
Oh Nichole he is soooooo sweet!! And I agree - he looks so much like Ryan!

gwenshack
04-07-2010, 03:25 PM
What a sweetheart! :soppy:

NOTKT
04-07-2010, 05:29 PM
Awwww! He is adorable! hehe!

yam102284
04-07-2010, 05:34 PM
He is soo adorable! omg, what a cutie! :)

FutureKelley
04-07-2010, 11:00 PM
Hehe, yeah, that was the first thing I said... he looks just like Ryan! I'll have to find a picture of Ryan when he was a baby, I don't think you could tell the difference between the two.

MrsDM
04-07-2010, 11:04 PM
Aww, congrats to you guys on your handsome little boy!!!!

Heywie
04-08-2010, 10:36 AM
He DOES look just like his daddy! So cute!!! Congrats again, Nichole!

sandy03
04-09-2010, 12:35 AM
He is so cute! I just want to eat him up!

KMS
04-11-2010, 10:58 PM
Oooooh cute!! He is so adorable and yes, looks just like his daddy. These silly babies...doing all kinds of crazy things with their umbilical cords! I am so glad that he worked his way out though. Good luck with the breastfeeding!