Tanner is Born!

Here are the photos you've all been waiting to see, and also the labor story for those who want to know all the details.
I went into the doctor Thursday morning and was only 4cm, but I'd been so antsy and nervous that the baby was just going to fall out, that I asked if I could go in that day to be induced (instead of Fri morn.). Dr. Lovell sent me to the hospital (with a quick stop to jack 'n the box for some real food before the labor diet). I started my antibiotics around 10am... which is nasty stuff! It burns like crazy, all I could think was "this stuff isn't meant to be put in an IV!!!!!" At 2:00 Dr. Lovell broke my water and I finally started having some contractions. They stayed about 3 min. apart for forever! So, after boring myself with walking, I sat in a rocking chair and talked to my mom on the phone while Dallas took a nap. She would laugh whenever I told her to hold on while I had a contraction, but it was a good distraction to talk to her. After a while I stood up and the contractions went crazy, so I told my mom it was time to get off the phone. At this point I was thinking, "finally! I've got to be like an 8 and we're almost done." well... I was only a 5 and only 75% effaced and the baby was still pretty high, -2 station. Let's just say...I think he could have stayed in the oven for a while longer. I was pretty disappointed and gave in to the lure of the epidural. Yes... that is what I said. I had an epidural. Getting the epidural was not fun, but it made for a really nice delivery and after birth. I was surprised that I could still feel most of what was going on down there... only without any pain. I liked that. Anyway, about 6 hours after they broke my water, Tanner finally decided to make his appearance. He weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and was 21 inches long. I actually feel really good. I had told the doctor that my goal was to not tear, so having the epidural made it easier for me to have more control during pushing (big plus). However, I still tore a little, but much better than the past two experiences! My mother-in-law has had the other boys in Rupert and will bring them back tomorrow. That has been really nice. I've had some good one-on-one time with Tanner and I feel ready for the other two to come back. I miss their entertainment! ;o) Anyway... that's the birth story.

The Plan

I went to the Doctor this morning. I am 3cm. So! The plan is I am going in to the Doctor next thurs. morning to see if I've made any progress. If so, then I am scheduled to be "induced" Friday, 17th at 7:30am. Unless, of course, the baby decides to come sooner than that. Anyway... that is the plan as of today. ;o)

AH!

I just have to say that looking at my pregnancy ticker just freaked me out! Technically it's 3 weeks left, but seeing 2 weeks 6 days just made it seem like it's tomorrow. Ok... so maybe that's just wishful thinking. ;o) At my appointment this last Thursday, I found-out that I am Strep B positive. Such a wierd thing if you ask me... the last two were negative, but this baby had to be positive! Anyway... so now I have to be "induced" because the antibiodics need to be started 4 hours before the baby is born... well... I don't think I'll have that much time since brayden was just a couple of hours. So, the plan is to start the antibiodics on a planned date (hopefully the 17th) and then strip my membranes and start the walking. I really would like to avoid Pitocin, just because I've heard/read that it makes labor much more intense and I would really like to avoid an epidural. I know you all think I'm crazy for it, but I figure if I can do it without, then why not avoid any potential problems and epidural can have? Anyway... don't want to argue with anyone on that subject. That's what works for me. So... we'll see. Saturday I had a lot of cramping and major back pain in the evening, so things may go their own way anyway! I'm blaming the cramping on the fact that they baby has "dropped". I've had no other indications of labor happening, but I'm sure it'll surprise me one of these days. ;o) Maybe that's just more wishful thinking though. Anyway...all I can say is...Let's get this over with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skim boarding in the yard

The ditch water was really full a while back and so we decided to flood the yard. Dallas got the great idea to get his skim board out (from our Georgia trip) and try to use it in the yard. Brayden actually had a lot of fun and kept asking for more.

8 months

I now have about a month left. This baby is so wiggly!! Even Dallas is shocked at how much he can feel the baby not just kicking, but trying to stretch to rediculous lenghts!!! I tried to get a video of my belly doing huge ripples, but by the time i sat back down with the camera, it was over! go figure. Just trust me... this is one active boy!

Nature Hike

A few weeks ago we did our first hike of the season. It was an easy hike near Kelly's Canyon. It was paved and we really could have pushed the boys in the stroller. Dallas had Brayden in the pack and Hyrum walked easily with my slow pace. ;o) We let the boys play in a little stream for a while and Brayden really had fun with that. We also grilled chicken on our little portable grill. I'd forgotten how much better things taste grilled. Anyway, this is all I could think of to update the blog with, so there you go.

prego photo

For all of you who are curious...here's a pregnant photo of me. you gotta take one around this time because in about another month i'll be ginormous and those pics aren't as cute. ;o)