Yesterday marked 3 weeks since Shay was born! Just like the pregnancy, time seems to be flying by and standing still at the same time. I read a quote that says "The days are long but the years are short" and I totally see how that applies to raising a child. Our sense of time would be totally hijacked if not for calendars reminding us of what day it is.
The first week we brought Shay home was extremely challenging as we had a lot of breastfeeding problems and she was losing more weight than she should have which caused for no sleep and a lot of worry. Thankfully, when we began supplementing with formula she started gaining the weight back. Our visit to the pediatrician toward the end of that first week found us exhausted, frusterated and worried. While we were waiting to see the pediatrician, we saw the "Little Wonders" music video by Rob Thomas off of the "Meet the Robinsons" soundtrack playing on the big plasma screen in the waiting area. The song struck such a chord in both of us because we both instantly related to the lyrics. Since then, it's become our little family's song. It describes going through tough times but appreciating all of the little wonders life has to offer. And I don't want to miss any of those "little moments" that make life with Shay such a blessing. She's only going to be a baby once and I want to cherish every second.
The lyrics go:
Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder
Don't you know the hardest part is over?
Let it in, let your clarity define you
In the end we will only just remember how it feels
Our lives are made in these small hours
These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours still remain
Let it slide, let your troubles fall behind you
Let it shine until you feel it all around you
And I don't mind if it's me you need to turn to
We'll get by, it's the heart that really matters in the end
Our lives are made in these small hours
These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours still remain
All of my regret will wash away somehow
But I cannot forget the way I feel right now
In these small hours
These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate
Yeah these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away, yeah but these small hours
These small hours still remain, yeah
Ooh they still remain
These little wonders, oh these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These little wonders still remain
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Welcome to the World
This is over a week late (been a little busy as you can imagine), but I finally have a moment to announce that Shay Seraphina Burton is finally here!!! She was born a week past the due date on Monday March 15, 2010 at 6:21am. She weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. and measured in at 19 3/4 in. long. Perfectly healthy and perfectly beautiful!
All throughout my pregnancy, I said that I wanted her to have her own special birthday. Not gonna lie, toward the end, I was so physically miserable that I was praying she'd be born before or even on my birthday (March 14th). Dr. Mackey scheduled us to be induced at 7:00am on March 15th at our last OB appointment. As much as I wanted baby to be born, I was less than thrilled about the thought of induction using pitocin which often makes for longer, harder & more painful labors. I wanted a natural labor & childbirth, hence the Lamaze classes. Lots of prayers were being said on my part that Shay would make her appearance on her own.
My prayers were answered when I went into labor naturally around 8:00pm on my birthday. At first we weren't sure if this was really labor but Jeff & I hung at home and timed the contractions for a little over 4 hours. Sometime after midnight, they had gotten more intense and spaced closer together so we headed to Centennial Women's Hospital. Upon arrival, they assessed me and I was dialated at 4 cm. and having contractions every 3 minutes so they immediately sent me to a labor & delivery room. I'm guessing it was around 1:30am or so once we were settled in and the real work of labor began.
After a few hours, I was really feeling strong contractions and wondering where the nurse was because she had been gone for awhile. Jeff called her and she checked and was surprised that I was at 8 cm (said that most women were calling for an epidural way before then and that I had been so quiet). Dr. Mackey was out of town so she phoned in Dr. Driver who was on call that night. Everything happened pretty quickly then. Looking back even though it was only a week and a half ago, I can't really remember what it felt like but I know that this was one of the hardest parts with painful contractions coming pretty fast and an overwhelming need to push but I was told I couldn't until we hit 10 cm. The nurse encouraged me a lot when she told me that if I had gotten this far naturally, I would be able to do the rest.
In a matter of a few minutes, our room went from just Jeff & me to about 8 or 9 people. They transformed it almost into a surgical type room dropping down lights from the ceiling and wheeling in carts with all kinds of instruments and sterile fields. My water broke last minute and they said there was a little meconium . They called someone just in case I needed an emergency c-section. Hearing this gave me determination to get her out as safely & quickly as possible. Before I knew it, I was told I could push and Shay was born 3 contractions and a few minutes later! And thankfully, she was perfectly healthy. It had to have been the most surreal moment of my life. I really can't describe it. I remember having my eyes closed during the pushing phase and someone told me to open them and I was able to see her head and then watch her be born. Jeff cut her umbilical cord (for some reason I don't remember seeing that). They took her right away to make sure she hadn't inhaled any meconium (thankfully she hadn't). Then they brought her to me and I was able to hold her for the first time. It's a moment I will never, ever forget for the rest of my life.
She is the best birthday gift I could have ever asked for. I'll describe the last few days at home in a future blog, but I wanted to at least get some thoughts down about her birth. I am so blessed to have Jeff as my husband and best friend. He was there with me every step of the way and I couldn't have done it without his love & support. He is an amazing daddy already! THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERYTHING!
All throughout my pregnancy, I said that I wanted her to have her own special birthday. Not gonna lie, toward the end, I was so physically miserable that I was praying she'd be born before or even on my birthday (March 14th). Dr. Mackey scheduled us to be induced at 7:00am on March 15th at our last OB appointment. As much as I wanted baby to be born, I was less than thrilled about the thought of induction using pitocin which often makes for longer, harder & more painful labors. I wanted a natural labor & childbirth, hence the Lamaze classes. Lots of prayers were being said on my part that Shay would make her appearance on her own.
My prayers were answered when I went into labor naturally around 8:00pm on my birthday. At first we weren't sure if this was really labor but Jeff & I hung at home and timed the contractions for a little over 4 hours. Sometime after midnight, they had gotten more intense and spaced closer together so we headed to Centennial Women's Hospital. Upon arrival, they assessed me and I was dialated at 4 cm. and having contractions every 3 minutes so they immediately sent me to a labor & delivery room. I'm guessing it was around 1:30am or so once we were settled in and the real work of labor began.
After a few hours, I was really feeling strong contractions and wondering where the nurse was because she had been gone for awhile. Jeff called her and she checked and was surprised that I was at 8 cm (said that most women were calling for an epidural way before then and that I had been so quiet). Dr. Mackey was out of town so she phoned in Dr. Driver who was on call that night. Everything happened pretty quickly then. Looking back even though it was only a week and a half ago, I can't really remember what it felt like but I know that this was one of the hardest parts with painful contractions coming pretty fast and an overwhelming need to push but I was told I couldn't until we hit 10 cm. The nurse encouraged me a lot when she told me that if I had gotten this far naturally, I would be able to do the rest.
In a matter of a few minutes, our room went from just Jeff & me to about 8 or 9 people. They transformed it almost into a surgical type room dropping down lights from the ceiling and wheeling in carts with all kinds of instruments and sterile fields. My water broke last minute and they said there was a little meconium . They called someone just in case I needed an emergency c-section. Hearing this gave me determination to get her out as safely & quickly as possible. Before I knew it, I was told I could push and Shay was born 3 contractions and a few minutes later! And thankfully, she was perfectly healthy. It had to have been the most surreal moment of my life. I really can't describe it. I remember having my eyes closed during the pushing phase and someone told me to open them and I was able to see her head and then watch her be born. Jeff cut her umbilical cord (for some reason I don't remember seeing that). They took her right away to make sure she hadn't inhaled any meconium (thankfully she hadn't). Then they brought her to me and I was able to hold her for the first time. It's a moment I will never, ever forget for the rest of my life.
She is the best birthday gift I could have ever asked for. I'll describe the last few days at home in a future blog, but I wanted to at least get some thoughts down about her birth. I am so blessed to have Jeff as my husband and best friend. He was there with me every step of the way and I couldn't have done it without his love & support. He is an amazing daddy already! THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERYTHING!
Shay about an hour after birth
First Family Pic
Proud new daddy
Celebrating with Jeff's family & chocolate cigars (Papa Larry took the picture)
Me & Shay in the hospital the day after she was born
Our little angel
Saturday, February 27, 2010
For the Birds
Jeff says I'm "nesting." Guess it's not just for the birds. I have a bunch of house projects/cleaning that I want to get done. Don't know if that's really a result of a "nesting" instinct or just because I have all this time on my hands now that I'm off work and don't know what else to do. The nursery is now completely ready and I have to say I'm quite pleased with myself...love the way it's turned out. Shay (and her Mommy & Daddy) will have quite a nice place to hang out equipped with everything we need. I'll just be on the hunt to find a nice table lamp for soft lighting and then we're all set!
Thursday we had what is hopefully our last ultrasound. I say "hopefully" not because I don't like seeing baby in the womb but because the only way I'd have another one is if she's late and I certainly don't want that! I am ready to meet this little one (and lose the late 3rd trimester pregnancy pains/discomforts). The ultrasound showed that baby Shay has over inch long hair and it's sticking straight out of her head! Haha, she will have a fro! Even Dr. Mackey and her nurse Melody were cracking up at the photo. Next mission will be to teach Jeff how to use barrettes, bows, hairbands & such. The ultrasound tech did measurements and estimates her weight to be right around 7 lbs. but it's not totally accurate. I hope she doesn't get too much bigger or it'll just get harder to deliver her!
She has dropped a little lower and I'm dialated 1 cm. which isn't much but at least we have the beginnings of some signs that she's getting ready to be born. Speaking of which, we've had a lot of people ask...yes, provided everything goes well, visitors are totally welcome to the hospital the day AFTER she arrives. Just call Jeff's cell beforehand. Message me if you don't have his number.
Thursday we had what is hopefully our last ultrasound. I say "hopefully" not because I don't like seeing baby in the womb but because the only way I'd have another one is if she's late and I certainly don't want that! I am ready to meet this little one (and lose the late 3rd trimester pregnancy pains/discomforts). The ultrasound showed that baby Shay has over inch long hair and it's sticking straight out of her head! Haha, she will have a fro! Even Dr. Mackey and her nurse Melody were cracking up at the photo. Next mission will be to teach Jeff how to use barrettes, bows, hairbands & such. The ultrasound tech did measurements and estimates her weight to be right around 7 lbs. but it's not totally accurate. I hope she doesn't get too much bigger or it'll just get harder to deliver her!
She has dropped a little lower and I'm dialated 1 cm. which isn't much but at least we have the beginnings of some signs that she's getting ready to be born. Speaking of which, we've had a lot of people ask...yes, provided everything goes well, visitors are totally welcome to the hospital the day AFTER she arrives. Just call Jeff's cell beforehand. Message me if you don't have his number.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Baby Showers
Today is my first day of maternity leave! So excited! It's nice to actually have a little thing called leisure time (and rest!) before baby comes. Which means I can finally update this blog a little more.
Well, our family, friends & co-workers have spoiled us rotten. We've had 3 baby showers...one long distance thrown by my mom's friends, one in town at Jeff's sister Julie's house, and one at my work. Between all of them, we have been so blessed and baby Shay is well stocked with baby care supplies, clothes, toys, furniture, gear, etc. We are truly blown away at the outpouring of love, generosity & friendship. Here are some promised pictures:
Well, our family, friends & co-workers have spoiled us rotten. We've had 3 baby showers...one long distance thrown by my mom's friends, one in town at Jeff's sister Julie's house, and one at my work. Between all of them, we have been so blessed and baby Shay is well stocked with baby care supplies, clothes, toys, furniture, gear, etc. We are truly blown away at the outpouring of love, generosity & friendship. Here are some promised pictures:
Opening gifts
Jeff, me (& baby!) with Jeff's parents and the crib mattress they bought for Shay
Pile of gifts for Shay
The ridiculously fabulous diaper cake and the ridiculously huge Gigi's cupcakes at the 330 Post shower
Hands down the funniest baby gift we've gotten (courtesy of "Creepy Uncle Mark" from my work)...yes the onesie says "Pull My Finger!"
I have a lot more pics posted on my Facebook page (click on link to see public photo album). Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who attended the showers and have reached out to celebrate our baby girl...we love you!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tick Tock
It seems like time is both flying and slooooooooooooowly crawling by at the same time. Things seem to be flying in the respect that I can't believe it's just a matter of weeks until Jeff & I become parents and get to meet our baby girl! Trying to keep up with the amount of work at my job while preparing for maternity leave has also kept me pretty occupied. It's the discomforts of pregnancy that makes time seem to be at a standstill.
Don't get me wrong...it is a wonderful, miraculous experience no doubt. In the beginning, the extreme hyperemesis was the sickest I'd ever been in my life. But that seems like such a long time ago. I'd say the 2nd half of the 2nd trimester has been my favorite time of pregnancy. I was finally over being sick and hadn't yet hit the discomforts that come later on. Feeling the little first movements was absolutely amazing. Finding out we are having a girl, seeing her growth with each ultrasound...those are priceless moments we will never forget.
Can't say I'll miss the huge belly (that is always getting in my way and making it really hard to tie my shoes), the near constant hip pain, lack of sleep, etc. She's totally worth it though. I've read that as babies get bigger, you often feel less movement because they get cramped for space. I think it's been the opposite with baby Shay. The less space she has, the more she pushes, shoves, kicks & punches me as if she's trying to MAKE more room for herself. And she does it for long periods at a time...I don't think this little person sleeps much! And for being under 6 lbs., she sure is strong! My whole stomach literally moves all over the place when she's active. Sometimes it looks like a marble or roll of quarters is rolling across my tummy. Weirdest. Feeling. Ever.
I'm 36 1/2 weeks along at this point (or almost 8 1/2 months pregnant). I really hope Shay doesn't decide to come late. Maternity leave from work begins 2 weeks from today and I am really looking forward to it. In the meantime, we've been preparing for the big day, getting our paperwork lined up, chores done around the house, cars serviced, packing the hospital bag, etc. We're almost done with all of our classes. This Saturday is the last lamaze class (which we've found really informative and would highly recommend in case anyone is ever interested). Jeff's sister & mom threw us a baby shower last Saturday. More on that in a future blog. So we're feeling more and more ready. Still have to get a few more items but the outpouring of love & support from friends and family has been such a blessing!
We had a bit of a scare a couple of weeks ago when the OB ordered an ultrasound and said that the amniotic fluid was low and that they would need to monitor it. Thankfully, it's gone back up and everything appears to be healthy. We had an appointment a couple of days ago and another ultrasound showed the fluid at optimal levels and they estimated baby Shay's weight at 5lbs., 12 oz. No cute pictures to post though...she had her face all smooshed up against the placenta and her feet up near her head. She seems to really like hanging around in a pike position...I think she may have some gymnast in her! Either that or maybe UFC fighter based on how much and how hard she pushes. Can't wait to tickle her little feet instead of feeling them in my ribs!
Okay time to end this disjointed blog entry and try to get some sleep. Hopefully I'll be able to update this more in the coming weeks leading up to baby's arrival!
Don't get me wrong...it is a wonderful, miraculous experience no doubt. In the beginning, the extreme hyperemesis was the sickest I'd ever been in my life. But that seems like such a long time ago. I'd say the 2nd half of the 2nd trimester has been my favorite time of pregnancy. I was finally over being sick and hadn't yet hit the discomforts that come later on. Feeling the little first movements was absolutely amazing. Finding out we are having a girl, seeing her growth with each ultrasound...those are priceless moments we will never forget.
Can't say I'll miss the huge belly (that is always getting in my way and making it really hard to tie my shoes), the near constant hip pain, lack of sleep, etc. She's totally worth it though. I've read that as babies get bigger, you often feel less movement because they get cramped for space. I think it's been the opposite with baby Shay. The less space she has, the more she pushes, shoves, kicks & punches me as if she's trying to MAKE more room for herself. And she does it for long periods at a time...I don't think this little person sleeps much! And for being under 6 lbs., she sure is strong! My whole stomach literally moves all over the place when she's active. Sometimes it looks like a marble or roll of quarters is rolling across my tummy. Weirdest. Feeling. Ever.
I'm 36 1/2 weeks along at this point (or almost 8 1/2 months pregnant). I really hope Shay doesn't decide to come late. Maternity leave from work begins 2 weeks from today and I am really looking forward to it. In the meantime, we've been preparing for the big day, getting our paperwork lined up, chores done around the house, cars serviced, packing the hospital bag, etc. We're almost done with all of our classes. This Saturday is the last lamaze class (which we've found really informative and would highly recommend in case anyone is ever interested). Jeff's sister & mom threw us a baby shower last Saturday. More on that in a future blog. So we're feeling more and more ready. Still have to get a few more items but the outpouring of love & support from friends and family has been such a blessing!
We had a bit of a scare a couple of weeks ago when the OB ordered an ultrasound and said that the amniotic fluid was low and that they would need to monitor it. Thankfully, it's gone back up and everything appears to be healthy. We had an appointment a couple of days ago and another ultrasound showed the fluid at optimal levels and they estimated baby Shay's weight at 5lbs., 12 oz. No cute pictures to post though...she had her face all smooshed up against the placenta and her feet up near her head. She seems to really like hanging around in a pike position...I think she may have some gymnast in her! Either that or maybe UFC fighter based on how much and how hard she pushes. Can't wait to tickle her little feet instead of feeling them in my ribs!
Okay time to end this disjointed blog entry and try to get some sleep. Hopefully I'll be able to update this more in the coming weeks leading up to baby's arrival!
Monday, January 11, 2010
32 Week Check-Up
I got an unexpected surprise today...got to see baby Shay on ultrasound again! It was supposed to be regular check-up, but the doctor ordered a spur-of-the-moment ultrasound because she wanted to make sure the baby was alright since the fundal height measurement (measurement of the "baby bump") hadn't grown since the last appointment. This could be due in part to the way the baby is positioned but the doctor wanted to get more accurate measurements to make sure everything's okay.
This was the one appointment Jeff missed because it was scheduled for afternoon and I just headed over after work. Meanwhile, Jeff had his own doctor appointment so we figured this would just be a routine check-up and he wouldn't miss much. I know how much he loves seeing our baby girl on the ultrasound screen so it's a bummer he missed this. But I think they'll do another ultrasound closer to the due date.
Anyway, everything looks great! Baby's VERY active, appears healthy and is upside down (the correct position to be born). She's just on the small side. At 32 weeks, she is approximately 3 lbs., 10 oz. which is in the 30th percentile. Jeff was under 7 lbs. at birth and I'm guessing I probably wasn't a large baby either so I think our little girl is just petite. Under 4 lbs. but she sure can kick, punch & roll...I know, it keeps me up at night! Dynamite comes in small packages right? As long as she's healthy, then her being on the small side will hopefully make for an easier birth!
The ultrasound also revealed that baby Shay already has a lot of hair on her head. She might be born with a fro! The doctor said that babies who have parents with dark hair tend to have more hair at birth. (Note to self: Bring cute bow to the hospital to put in her hair to tame aforementioned fro.) Finally got to see both of her little feet and both look free of Daddy's double jointed "monkey toes" so that's good news! She had her hands up by her face and looked like she was playing Peek-A-Boo...she's cute already!
In the meantime, we're busy getting things in order for her arrival. The nursery is really coming together now. We have all of the furniture and decorations up. Just need a crib mattress and sheets to complete the crib. Jeff's on the hunt for the perfect pediatrician. I'm getting paperwork in order for my maternity leave, hospital pre-registration, living wills, etc. Last week marked our first class which was Infant Safety & CPR (incidently, Jeff let the practice baby dummy's head fall off, LOL!). This Thursday we have a Newborn Care class and Saturday marks the beginning of a series of Lamaze classes. Baby showers are being planned. Life is keeping us on our feet for sure! And it is all worth it for the moment we can't wait for...holding our baby girl for the first time.
Here are the promised pics of the nursery:
This was the one appointment Jeff missed because it was scheduled for afternoon and I just headed over after work. Meanwhile, Jeff had his own doctor appointment so we figured this would just be a routine check-up and he wouldn't miss much. I know how much he loves seeing our baby girl on the ultrasound screen so it's a bummer he missed this. But I think they'll do another ultrasound closer to the due date.
Anyway, everything looks great! Baby's VERY active, appears healthy and is upside down (the correct position to be born). She's just on the small side. At 32 weeks, she is approximately 3 lbs., 10 oz. which is in the 30th percentile. Jeff was under 7 lbs. at birth and I'm guessing I probably wasn't a large baby either so I think our little girl is just petite. Under 4 lbs. but she sure can kick, punch & roll...I know, it keeps me up at night! Dynamite comes in small packages right? As long as she's healthy, then her being on the small side will hopefully make for an easier birth!
The ultrasound also revealed that baby Shay already has a lot of hair on her head. She might be born with a fro! The doctor said that babies who have parents with dark hair tend to have more hair at birth. (Note to self: Bring cute bow to the hospital to put in her hair to tame aforementioned fro.) Finally got to see both of her little feet and both look free of Daddy's double jointed "monkey toes" so that's good news! She had her hands up by her face and looked like she was playing Peek-A-Boo...she's cute already!
32 Weeks: 3D ultrasound pic. Peek-a-Boo!
In the meantime, we're busy getting things in order for her arrival. The nursery is really coming together now. We have all of the furniture and decorations up. Just need a crib mattress and sheets to complete the crib. Jeff's on the hunt for the perfect pediatrician. I'm getting paperwork in order for my maternity leave, hospital pre-registration, living wills, etc. Last week marked our first class which was Infant Safety & CPR (incidently, Jeff let the practice baby dummy's head fall off, LOL!). This Thursday we have a Newborn Care class and Saturday marks the beginning of a series of Lamaze classes. Baby showers are being planned. Life is keeping us on our feet for sure! And it is all worth it for the moment we can't wait for...holding our baby girl for the first time.
Here are the promised pics of the nursery:
Crib sans Mattress & Bedding
Changing Table & some Twinkle Bugs
Girlified Queen Sized Bed for Mommy & Daddy
Dresser & Mirror
Twinkle Bugs!
S-H-A-Y Letter Mirrors we made
Portrait of Mommy & Daddy...frame matches crib design
Closetmaid Cubicle Unit with Fabric Bins
She's already collecting a wardrobe!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Christmas
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I'm exhausted with work, all of the family get-togethers and hustle & bustle (not to mention being in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy!) but I really enjoyed the holiday. My mom came in town from Minnesota to spend Christmas with us and it was really nice to have her here. Jeff had some cousins in town so it was good to see them as well...I think fun times were had by all! Baby Shay made out like a little bandit with the Christmas gifts and she's not even born yet!
As a special surprise we took both of our moms out to lunch at P.F. Chang's and then over to get a 4D ultrasound on the 23rd. They were really excited to be able to see the baby live and we walked away with a DVD and some photo prints. Baby Shay pretty much slept the entire time but she woke up long enough to give us a good yawn. Here are a couple of the color pics with close ups of her sweet face:
This year, I have a special appreciation for all that Mary went through to bring baby Jesus into the world. Might sound cliche but there are some things I never really thought about or understood until this point in my life. While I'm reading up on all of the health care pregnancy issues, Mary had no modern prenatal care. While I'm trying to figure out what to pack for the hospital, she and Joseph were traveling to Bethlehem (and certainly not by car). While I'm worrying about what labor will be like even in a hospital that has all of the modern luxuries (electricity, plumbing, soft beds, pillows, temperature control, state of the art medicine and machines, doctors, etc.), she gave birth in what was basically a dirty cave stable at night. While Jeff & I put together a pristine, beautiful new crib, Jesus was laid in an unsanitary manger.
And Joseph...I don't forgot about him either. He stuck by Mary despite all of the judgement and criticism thrown his way for being engaged to a pregnant woman. After all, how many people really believed that she was a virgin and carrying the Son of God?! Jeff has taken on an active role taking care of me and committing to being at every OB appointment but I know he feels a little helpless in not being able to do anything when I don't feel well. How must Joseph have felt? When Mary was giving birth in that stable, was he running around just trying to do whatever he could not to feel helpless as she laid there in pain? While most new dads just have to worry about raising a baby in a typical upbringing, Joseph was charged with being the dad to God Himself!
These are just a few of the thoughts that crossed my mind over the last couple of weeks. And how much more of a miracle it seems that God would choose to show His love to us in this way? By coming to Earth as a baby...wow!
Well, the tree is still up, but Christmas is officially over. Usually this time comes with a little bit of a let down but so much is ahead of us in the coming year that the end of the holiday season is bringing a new sense of excitement and purpose. January kicks off a busy month at work and for the Burton's as classes start in full swing. Beginning on the 16th, we have a series of Lamaze classes every Saturday. Scattered throughout the coming weeks will also be a Newborn Care class, Infant CPR & Safety and some others.
Just had our 30 week check up yesterday and everything looks good with baby and with me. At this point, we'll be seeing the doctor every other week until I hit the 36 week point at which time we will go in every week until I deliver. I have no idea why but both Jeff & I think Baby Shay will arrive a little early. He's thinking Feb. 28th. I'm thinking Mar. 5th. No rhyme or reason why really...we're probably both way off but we look forward to whenever her arrival is. Can't wait to see and hold our baby girl!
Happy New Year everyone...may it bring lots of happiness and many, many blessings!
I'll leave you with some photos from the last week:
Here's a pic of some of the stuff for Baby Shay and this was just from my side of the family!
As a special surprise we took both of our moms out to lunch at P.F. Chang's and then over to get a 4D ultrasound on the 23rd. They were really excited to be able to see the baby live and we walked away with a DVD and some photo prints. Baby Shay pretty much slept the entire time but she woke up long enough to give us a good yawn. Here are a couple of the color pics with close ups of her sweet face:
29 Weeks: 4D Ultrasound
29 Weeks: 4D Ultrasound
And Joseph...I don't forgot about him either. He stuck by Mary despite all of the judgement and criticism thrown his way for being engaged to a pregnant woman. After all, how many people really believed that she was a virgin and carrying the Son of God?! Jeff has taken on an active role taking care of me and committing to being at every OB appointment but I know he feels a little helpless in not being able to do anything when I don't feel well. How must Joseph have felt? When Mary was giving birth in that stable, was he running around just trying to do whatever he could not to feel helpless as she laid there in pain? While most new dads just have to worry about raising a baby in a typical upbringing, Joseph was charged with being the dad to God Himself!
These are just a few of the thoughts that crossed my mind over the last couple of weeks. And how much more of a miracle it seems that God would choose to show His love to us in this way? By coming to Earth as a baby...wow!
Well, the tree is still up, but Christmas is officially over. Usually this time comes with a little bit of a let down but so much is ahead of us in the coming year that the end of the holiday season is bringing a new sense of excitement and purpose. January kicks off a busy month at work and for the Burton's as classes start in full swing. Beginning on the 16th, we have a series of Lamaze classes every Saturday. Scattered throughout the coming weeks will also be a Newborn Care class, Infant CPR & Safety and some others.
Just had our 30 week check up yesterday and everything looks good with baby and with me. At this point, we'll be seeing the doctor every other week until I hit the 36 week point at which time we will go in every week until I deliver. I have no idea why but both Jeff & I think Baby Shay will arrive a little early. He's thinking Feb. 28th. I'm thinking Mar. 5th. No rhyme or reason why really...we're probably both way off but we look forward to whenever her arrival is. Can't wait to see and hold our baby girl!
Happy New Year everyone...may it bring lots of happiness and many, many blessings!
I'll leave you with some photos from the last week:
Jeff & me...I wish him luck giving birth to that one!
Forget "Goodnight Moon." We have "Goodnight Minnesota!"
Mom, me & Jeff at New River Fellowship after the candlelight Christmas Eve service
Big huge tree at the Opryland Hotel
Jeff's dad Larry & his "Grandpa Larry" t-shirt
My mom and her "I'm Too Sexy To Be Called Grandma" mug
The baby carrier Nana got us (and the goofball wearing it!)
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