So Asher turned two weeks old Tuesday. This last week as brought us more of a challenge than we'd thought. He's turned up with a little acid reflux and has not been sleeping as well. We have him sleeping in his bouncy seat to keep him propped up, but how comfortable can that be when you can't really move your head and it just slumps off to the side? So, poor kiddo, poor parents. But we're adjusting. I'm basically eating the same few bland things over and over in an effort to not irritate his little esophagus/tummy. I'm sure with time it will go away but for now I'm trying to eliminate anything that might make him scream! On a good note - he's smiling in his sleep and is as sweet and cute as ever. He's so handsome! But I guess I'm a little biased...
Well, Asher is one week old yesterday and all has gone surprisingly well. He's a pretty good, easy baby. Or maybe its just different the second time around. We went to the pediatrician on Monday for a check up on his jaundice and everything is great! He's back up to his birth weight plus 1 oz. Yay! Breastfeeding is going well. I have to wake him up to feed him half the time. He's a sleepy baby! He's so precious and we can't wait until he's more interactive. He's only awake maybe 20 minutes tops/day. Oh and we gave him his first bath last night and mohawked his hair. He's going to be a lady killer!
7 lbs, 15 ozs, 20 3/4 inches long. avery is doing a great job being a big sister! momma is doing well, hopefull we'll be out of here soon!
I had my 38 week check up today. 3-4 cm and 80% effaced. Its a wonder he hasn't just fallen out yet :) But my doctor had mercy on me and stripped my membranes. I've been having labor contractions (not braxton-hicks) ever since, but they haven't regulated yet. So we'll see! Hopefully we'll have a baby by tomorrow morning! Keep checking the blog for updates and pictures of Asher when he gets here!
So Avery had her first haircut this afternoon. She was PETRIFIED. She had to sit on daddy's lap, then even had to sit on mommy's lap. Oh and no cape... it freaked her out too. What kid doesn't like capes? Anyway, we needed to cut her hair b/c Avery's hair is short and curly underneath and long and straight on top, so we got it cut to all the same length. I really didn't want to cut it but it was starting to look like a weird rattail haircut... So be sure to check out the pics on picasa.
"2-3 cm dilated and 75% effaced. Your cervix is soft and pliable." I asked her, "What does that mean to you? What's your best guess?" "Anytime w/in the next 10 days. You MAY make it to your next appointment (next monday), but you won't make it far after that. I'll see you next Monday if I don't see you before then!" So yay, that's good news. Just as I thought - probably sometime this weekend. Maybe even on Jeremy's b-day (the 13th). We'll see!
And for those of you who haven't seen this video of Avery- its hilarious. Its password protected b/c we don't want any crazies watching our lil princess, so just email me and I'll give you the password.
06.21.08 - Avery sings stuff from M.D. Neely on Vimeo.
Here's one of the prego pics we took a couple weekends ago. We have a few more but here's one for now.
For those of you who have been asking me what Asher's room looks like, here ya go! Just a few more finishing touches and it will be done. Be sure to visit our Picasa page for more pictures! And for those of you who don't know, there's a link on the left hand side of this blog to Picasa also.
By the way - it looks just like regular baby blue, but its more of a bright robin's egg blue... for those of you who care ;)
All's well on the Asher front. I'm 2cm and 75% effaced. It's still too early to tell when he'll come, but at least I'm full term now. So if I should go into labor tonight or something, he should be a whole baby :) I did have more actual "labor" contractions last night. They were pretty strong for about an hour or so, but nothing more than that. Stay tuned for more updates on the arrival of our little man.