Samuel James

 

As most of you already know, our sweet Samuel James was born on October 9th at 12:26pm. He weighed a whopping 8lbs. 14oz. and was 21" long.  I would say the hard part of labor started at about 2:00 am on Friday morning with regular strong contractions.  We arrived at the Birth Center around 4:00 am and our baby was in our arms a little after noon.  I'll save the details of all of those hours in between for those of you that would want to hear more of our birth story. 

It is definitely something I'll never forget.  I can say it was one of the hardest but most incredible experiences I've ever had.  The staff at the birth center was absolutely amazing.  We couldn't have asked for a better team of people.  Our midwife was Maureen who is actually the owner of the practice and has been delivering babies many years.  Our nurse was Cheryl and she was incredible too.  They never left our side the entire time.  They placed Samuel on my chest immediately when he was born.  He cried right away and we were all shocked at how plump he was and at his head full of dark hair.  I could go on and on...  We're just in love with the little guy even if we are super sleep deprived.  I'll try and keep the posts and the pics coming.   It's taken me two weeks to get blogging so I've got a lot to catch up on.  

Is Today the Day?

Yes, the above ticker is correct.  I am 40 weeks 2 days pregnant.  We're still waiting over here. We're like a bunch of kids at Christmas just waiting for our big gift with excitment and anticipation.  Is today the day??  We'll see...   

We almost feel cruel at this point calling any of the family if we aren't in labor b/c their hearts skip a beat when they see our number on the caller ID.   We have to hurry up and say "this isn't it."  

It's getting harder not to wonder if it's ever going to happen.  We've been tempted to try every home intervention we hear about to get labor started but we're trying to put our faith in God's timing.  "Will I bring to the point of birth and not deliver."  "My soul waits in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him."  I've been trying to trust and meditate on these promises.  I just read something else that helped me put things in perspective.   It said to enjoy these last precious moments with this little one all to myself because soon I will have to share him with the world.  I think I was already feeling that way but didn't realize it.  I can't wait to meet him, but part of me will miss his kicks and movements and the special bond of having him so close.   However... we can't wait to meet him face to face and experience all the joy he will bring to so many.  

Check back soon for an arrival update....

Have a great Monday!!  

                                               

I love this photo.  My hands have become so swollen that I've had to retire my wedding rings temporarily, but the beautiful diamond band you see on my hand was my Grandmother Deggs'.

She passed it on to my mom who wore it for years until my dad bought her a new one for their anniversary several years ago.  It is normally too large for my fingers but fits perfectly during this little season.  That's Tyson's hand on the left side of the heart.  Sweet picture.