Baby Guesses

Everyone guessed the date wrong-sorry guys! Marlys guessed the poundage right at 8lbs and Charity guessed the length right at 20.5 inches. Good job guys! Thanks for guessing!

Emerson John Paul Smith

He is finally here! Emerson John Paul Smith was born September 15th, 2009 at 9:33 am. He was 8.1 oz and 20.5 inches long. I woke up in labor on Tuesday morning at 6:30 am and after John and I decided this was finally real (I had a lot of false labor), we called to tell the hospital we were coming in. We found somewhere for Levi to go and we got to the hospital at 7:45 am. I waited in triage for about 1/2 an hour and then was admitted and went to my room. My labor by this time was incredibly painful and I had to decide what I wanted to do as far as "relax" in the bath or get some drugs. I decided I wanted an epidural so in the meantime the nurse had to hook me up to an iv. At 8:45 my water broke and I was only 5 cm dilated. At 9:15 I was 9 cm dilated and I told the nurse I needed to push. Needless to say, I didn't have time to get an epidural. I had to wait for two more contractions and then the midwife let me push. Emerson was born at 9:33 a.m.! We are so happy for this little bundle of joy in our lives! Already, having another one has been quite the adjustment; we are enjoying the challenge though.

My Mom's Visit

My mom had to leave on Thursday, even without seeing baby but we had so much fun having her here and it was such a blessing to me to be able to rest a little bit while she played with Levi. It was sunny most days while she was here and so we spent the mornings going to parks, playing in Levi's room, or just playing in the backyard. Levi had a great time being a show-off for my mom! Picture 1: Levi enjoyed watching the ducks in the pond; he even tossed his soccer ball to them which my mom had to fish out of the pond!

Picture 2: Levi was getting some of his energy out!
Picture 3: Grandma Loretta (Amma) had a little copycat while she was here.
Picture 4: What a goofball laughing so hard!

Picture 5: Levi has been getting a little bossy

and he told his Amma that she had to sit on the

other bike at the park.

Last Belly Photo

Some have been asking for one more baby bump photo and here it is, exactly at 41 weeks! I had an ultra sound yesterday to check for amniotic fluid levels and everything is fine. The nurse also monitored the baby's heart rate for about 30 minutes, which everything was also normal there. The best part was that I got to see the baby again on the ultra sound which is the next best thing to having him here in my arms.

My mom had to leave on Thursday which was heart-breaking since she did not get to see the baby. Only God knows why the baby is still in my uterus. We are excitedly awaiting his arrival and any contractions at this point are welcomed!

Still Waiting!

No baby yet. :( Everyone in this house is beginning to wonder if he will ever come out. My mom got here on Tuesday and we have just been hanging out with Levi during the days and taking LONG walks at night. We have been getting some cooking and cleaning done but mostly she is occupying my toddler which I appreciate very much. I am due tomorrow and feeling it! Hopefully he will come by his due date. John thinks he should hold off until 9-9-09 because that would be a cool date to be born. I am hoping the baby doesn't wait that long!