I celebrated my first Mother's Day this year. I woke up and Scott surprised me with a gift from him and Micah. They gave me a Pandora bracelet with #1 Mom on it. They also have Micah's birthstone (a diamond) ordered for it. I wish I could get a clear picture to post but can't get my camera to focus right. Scott also cooked breakfast while I fed Micah. Scott has actually cooked breakfast for me several times since Micah has come home.
Even though Micah was only a week old, we decided that it would be okay for us to take him to church since the crowd was small (lots of people were attending memorials). What better time to have Micah make his debut at church than on Mother's Day? Bro. Don had Scott introduce Micah to the church. As part of children's church Bro. Don honored the moms in the church. It was satisfying, but strange, to be recognized among the moms. I got a beautiful red rose from the church. I couldn't have asked for a better first Mother's Day or a more perfect little boy to be a mommy too.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Micah
Micah is two weeks old today. Even though he is still new it already seems like he has been part of the family forever. Everyone has enjoyed helping to spoil him and I am so in love. He is the sweetest little boy in the world and is a great baby. Rarely does he cry or fuss. We have been very blessed. We had a great pregnancy without complication, had a quick, event free labor and delivery, and have a well behaved, happy baby.
Labor and delivery really wasn't bad, although I did end up opting for an epidural after the doctor broke my water. I regret it a little but am glad that it had started to wear off by the time it was time to push so that I could actually halfway tell if I was pushing effectively. I had lots of great support during labor. Both of our moms, Nanny and Kristi were there to give us support. Scott, Dr. Whittle and Regina (our nurse) were all great support during delivery. I couldn't have done as well as I did without them.
Seeing Micah for the first time and seeing the smile on Scott's face during delivery and once Micah arrived were very emotion. It is hard to believe Scott and I created this new little man. It is truly amazing. Scott was positively glowing as soon as he found out I was 10 cm. He was as giddy as kid in a candy store. The time we spent together in labor and delivery is priceless and those memories will be with me always.
I have always known Scott would be a great dad, which he is, but he has thoroughly surprised me at how big of a help he has been. We have taken on duties that either one of us handle for a large part for Micah. I feed, he changes diapers. I pump, he stores. I bath and dress, he buckles in the car seat. Parenting is easy, yet hard (kind of like labor). I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.
We have tried to document our pregnancy with pictures by Kim Kelley Photography. Here are some of my favorites, along with a couple of Micah.
Labor and delivery really wasn't bad, although I did end up opting for an epidural after the doctor broke my water. I regret it a little but am glad that it had started to wear off by the time it was time to push so that I could actually halfway tell if I was pushing effectively. I had lots of great support during labor. Both of our moms, Nanny and Kristi were there to give us support. Scott, Dr. Whittle and Regina (our nurse) were all great support during delivery. I couldn't have done as well as I did without them.
Seeing Micah for the first time and seeing the smile on Scott's face during delivery and once Micah arrived were very emotion. It is hard to believe Scott and I created this new little man. It is truly amazing. Scott was positively glowing as soon as he found out I was 10 cm. He was as giddy as kid in a candy store. The time we spent together in labor and delivery is priceless and those memories will be with me always.
I have always known Scott would be a great dad, which he is, but he has thoroughly surprised me at how big of a help he has been. We have taken on duties that either one of us handle for a large part for Micah. I feed, he changes diapers. I pump, he stores. I bath and dress, he buckles in the car seat. Parenting is easy, yet hard (kind of like labor). I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.
We have tried to document our pregnancy with pictures by Kim Kelley Photography. Here are some of my favorites, along with a couple of Micah.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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