He's Here!

Easton Jay entered the world early this morning at 2:40am. He was 7 lbs. 10.5 oz. and 19.5 inches long. He has a full head of dark hair and looks very similar to the way my youngest brother Jordan did when he was born (I told Ronnie that Wyo genes were strong, but I don't think he believed me until now).

He is perfect.

The camera with all of the good shots doesn't have a way to hook up to the laptop, so you will have to wait a little longer for those, but for now you can gaze at these.

And Finally

We are in the hospital. As of 8:30 there was room so they let us finally come in.

Stay tuned for updates!

And Again....

A call to the hospital this morning produced another delay. I'm supposed to call back tonight at 6pm and see what the status is at that point.

At least I don't have to wonder how long I would have gone if I just let nature take its course...obviously my body is not quite ready since I still have not had a single contraction.

We'll keep you updated.

A delay...

First, you should all feel very special.

I'm posting this as Ronnie is in the middle of a final, so he doesn't even know yet.

The hospital just called and asked to push me back. Apparently there is another girl who actually *needs* to be induced, so she gets precedence.

The plus side of this is that the doctors have switched shifts so my favorite will actually be there for my delivery!

I am now slated for noon tomorrow.

Thoughts Before We Enter the Hospital

Ronnie: "The BYU game is on tonight on Versus--do you think they have digital cable?"

KaLee: "Do you think they have wireless internet so I can blog ASAP?"

News

Not the kind where I actually have a baby in hand, but news nonetheless.

I went to the doctor yesterday.

I'm still not dilated at all.

But the baby is really, REALLY low, so I was told he could come anytime.

Then, we scheduled an induction!

I'll be going into the hospital this Friday at 5pm to get started and will have a little one sometime on Saturday.

Yippee!

The day before...

I'm still feeling good.

No contractions, just sore feet.

I have a doc appointment late this afternoon, so you can look for an update then.

....but don't get your hopes up, I know I'm not.

A pic to tide you over

While I'm sure most of you would prefer some baby pictures to be appearing, you will have to be content with my 39 week pictures--plus our Christmas tree in the background!

Nesting

So, I'm told that before I have the baby, I'll have a burst of energy and get things done around the house.

It is not happening.

I am cleaning the house today, but only because it is on my to-do list for the day (and we all know how I am about my to-do list).

Again, consider this post your confirmation that nothing is happening.

I'm a Winner!

I have been entering the giveaways over at Design Mom for what seems like forever and I finally won.

It just happens to be the PERFECT thing too!

This book:

Head on over to check out her awesome giveaways yourself!

No Progress

This post is about the pregnancy and how I am not one of *those* people who have their babies early. If you don’t care to hear about such things, move along.

I went to the doctor yesterday.

It was the one I don’t really like (since they force you to see everyone in the office, even after you have clearly found one you like the most).

The baby is great, he is growing (no estimate on size), and I feel really good for a 39 week pregnant lady. Warning—more information than you may care to know: I am 50% effaced but not dilated at all. I have been this way since they started checking two weeks ago. Oh, and I also have not dropped yet.

The doctor then told me that he would see me next week and that it may be a good idea to start talking to my uterus about having contractions (Really? Don’t you know I want this child in here forever?)

I proceeded to ask if he was sure that I wasn’t one of *those* ladies who have contractions, but don’t know about them. He smiled and then answered, “No.” (So much for my dreams of a pain-free, drug-free, 20 minute labor and delivery).

So, if I call you this week—be prepared that as soon as you say “Hello” I will immediately respond with “No baby yet” and then we can proceed to solve the world’s problems via telephone.

Thanksgiving and such

We had a great Thanksgiving weekend with maybe a bit too much relaxation (based on the internal struggle I had getting up this morning).

We stayed here in Laramie since I can't travel and spent the day at my parent's house. It was wonderful to eat good food, have good laughs and watch good movies. Ronnie even took the ENTIRE day off of school.

Now it is back to the real world--sadly.



P.S. Yes, I'm still pregnant.

No News

I suppose I'm to the point in the pregnancy where people are starting to want more regular updates, so I apologize for my lack of posts this week.

I'm still pregnant.

In fact, I went to the doctor yesterday and haven't made any progress at all in the last two weeks, so it is pretty doubtful this little one will arrive early.

I haven't gotten around to taking a 38 week photo yet, so in lieu of looking at my gigantic belly I thought I would show you a few of the new things in the baby's room.

Here is the finished project! Crib sheet and everything. Ronnie laughed when I arranged it all, since the little guy will be sleeping in a bassinet for the first several weeks/months and this won't even matter.

Another shot of the crib. You can kind of see one of my presents received at a recent baby shower from my two sisters.

This darling light switch cover! It is perfect for the room. As I look at this picture, I'm realizing that the crib will definitely have to be moved once the baby figures out what that switch will do.
And here is what the shelf now looks like. I received that darling frame and poem at my shower as well, and it goes perfectly!


Lastly, this is what I woke up to this morning. I suppose the 60 degree days in November couldn't last forever! I'm just grateful that we aren't trying to travel this weekend.

Flintstones, Meet the Flintstones

So, as promised--here they are in all of their glory.

A feet picture last night, after sitting with them up for about an hour.

And here they are, in the middle of the day--in all of their swollen-ness. They really don't hurt, but I will admit that it is a little weird to physically not be able to bend back your toes. Those lines you see? Those come from the shoes that are the closest to fitting at the moment.

These bad boys. Mary Jane Crocs. I really love them! I swore when crocs first hit the scene that I would never be caught wearing them--but my pregnant self has succumbed. They are heaven.

And speaking of extremities, those who know me well will be shocked to know that this is really what my nails look like at this very minute.

Yes, it seems to be true.

I have broken my 20 year habit of biting my nails.

What did the trick you ask? Prenatal vitamins to make them more than the paper-thin they were before and the threat of up-close pictures of my hands during my maternity shoot with my friend Bethany.

It's been 21 days, so that means I'm free and clear--right?

It's Official

Scenario: Sitting with several other law school wives watching our husbands play intramural basketball.

Friend 1: "How are you feeling?"
Me: "Really good, except I can only fit in two pairs of shoes now." (as I hold up my feet)
Friend 1: (Obviously horrified by the sheer size of my feet) "Do they hurt?"
Friend 2: "Is that what c'ankles look like?"

I am immensely proud that I could be an intricate part of Friend 2 seeing her first c'ankles.

(It's a good thing that I love these girls and have not been affected by raging pregnancy hormones, or there could have been some serious smack-down.)

Feet pics to come tomorrow--so don't come back if Fred Flintstone feet make you queasy.

Crafty, Crafty, Crafty

Well, this is another post where I will toot my own horn--but at least I have warned you!

This weekend was one full of completing little projects (which means they are crossed off of my "to-do before the baby comes" list).

I was able to paint and distress this little shelf for cowboy-ish items for the baby's room. It hangs above the crib (high enough so little hands will not pull it down someday!)

Next, I went to the sewing machine and completed the binding for the quilt kit that I bought online. I love it!

And finally, once I had worked out the binding tricks on the other quilt, I was able to complete the quilt for the crib set! I am FINALLY done with that project. Unless I find some extra time to make a pillow or two with left over fabric. (Only if everything else on the previously mentioned "to-do before the baby comes" list is completed).

Oh, and in answer to what a machine-quilting lady is: There are many ways to attach the layers of a quilt. You can tie it, quilt it by hand or machine quilt it. I have the means to machine quilt with my beloved Bernina, but was unwilling to take on that project with my time constraints, etc. So, I called the local quilt shop and was put in touch with a lady who does the machine quilting out of her house. She did great work, quickly and was not expensive at all! I highly recommend this route if you are not up to doing it yourself!

36 weeks

And here is the 36 week picture. You are not lucky enough to see my face because believe me, you didn't want to see it. (I believe Ronnie had just said something and I was in the middle of a reply). I have also posted the 30 week and 27 week pictures below, just so you can have solid comparisons.

I'm still feeling really good, except for darn Mother Nature teaching me what no sleep is like. It really isn't too bad though and other than that, I could forget I am pregnant the majority of the time.

I have learned that pregnancies must seem as long to the people I work with as they do to the pregnant mother. I am asked several times a day when I am due--always followed by a "you look like you are ready to pop!" (note to others: this is never, ever, ever an acceptable comment. The pregnant woman knows exactly how she looks and does not appreciate getting confirmation of that fact.)

36 weeks

30 weeks

27 weeks

Maternity Shots

My uber-talented friend Bethany and I had a photo shoot when I was in Utah! Oh, how I wish we lived closer to one another so she could document my entire life. Her photos are that amazing!

Below are a few select ones. The rest you can view on her photography blog.

Shameless plug: Her prices are reasonable and she is amazing. If you are in the Wasatch Front area--check her out!

How to make...

...a 35 week pregnant woman infinitely happy.

Book a massage at a place that has a special prenatal massage table so she can lay on her STOMACH for the first time in five months!

Seriously, it was heavenly!

Quilt Top #2 Complete!

While my house did not get the deep cleaning it usually does on Saturday, my weekend was productive nonetheless.

I finished the quilt top for the crib bedding! I've learned a lot through the process--like next time I will pick a less time consuming pattern if I have a limited amount of time, and I will try not to use fabric that is a *little* too busy for the pattern. (Ronnie complains of a headache if he looks at the quilt too long). I just figure it will stimulate our little one's brain!

Now to get it off to the machine quilter's house and hopefully REALLY finish it soon!