I'm Here!!!

Finally, after nine long months I decided to make my grand entry into the world on Christmas Day 2005!
I was the very first Christmas baby delivered in Washoe County. My mom was happy I was only 7lbs, 8oz since, she had carried me to a full 40 weeks! I aim to please...

Christmas Eve 2005...Is it Time???

Hmmm...well it is Christmas Eve and we went to the hospital yesterday were they assured us that you were not on your way yet even though I thought you were. Christmas Eve is a big tradition in our family and everyone from both sides of the family get together to eat, visit and exchange gifts. Earlier today your grammie, Aunt Holly and I went to lunch and then had pedicures. I really needed one...everyone at the salon kept asking me when my due date was. 'Today' I kept replying. Everyone was amazed I was even out!
We also took the doggies Frankie and Munchkin for a short walk when we first got home.
I tried my hardest to stay active and in fact had even went dancing the prior Saturday after your daddy's work Christmas party.
Well, we returned home and I still thought I didn't feel right, but they had assured me I wasn't in labor only 24 hours before and I swore we would not return to the hospital until we were positive it was time.
As the family started to gather at the house and a few friends also stopped by I decided to put a movie in. Christmas Vacation staring Chevy Chase is a Christmas classic. I bent over to put the DVD in the player and when I stood back up...whoosh!!! Oh my, I sheepishly made my way to our bedroom where I stayed for a good 20 minutes because I swore we were not going back to the hospital unless it was time. I finally called the doctor who advised us to go to the hospital.

I make my appearance and announce to all that we needed to leave. Matt Buffo just couldn't believe it! All he kept saying is 'Now, your in labor now!" Your dad was much cooler about the whole situation. We left the family behind with a promise to call once we heard anything. They came down soon there after on their own. At one point everyone was in the room....staring at me!

As I waited for your dad to back the car out of the garage our neighbor asked how everything was going and I informed her that we were going to the hospital. She too was amazed! Funny...

After getting to the hospital for the second time they still thought I wasn't ready, but then oh my it was time! Before I knew it I was hooked up to drips and lines, beeps and whistles.
Well, needless to say you were well on your way. That was at about 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and you were born at 5:19 the next morning.

Baby Showers and more baby showers...

3D Ultrasound...

We got to see you with a little more weight on you and in 4 demensions... We can tell you are going to have Mommy's nose...she is really happy about that (wink, wink).
You are still a boy! You would be surprised how that changes for some families. You also look very healthy and were moving around a lot and trying to suck on your toes!!!

Nursery Time!

Getting ready for you! Your daddy worked very hard on creating my vision of a baby nursery. He did a great job!!! Your Papa made all your furniture and I cried the first time I saw it because it was so beautiful, I couldn't believe how wonderful it all was, and your daddy cried the first time he saw it because he knew he was going to have to move it!

We are Having a Boy!!!

We found out today that you are very healthy and still on target to be a Christmas baby. December 24, 2005 is my expected due date... We got to see your heart working very hard, and how your brain is developing along, with all your limbs... oh, and we also found out you are a boy!!!

We Get to Take a Peek...

First OB appointment and ultrasound. Couldn't actually hear your heart yet, but we could see it beating very quickly!!!!
This was also on our fifth wedding anniversary. A very exciting day. Your daddy was so excited he told our softball team I was pregnant that night at the game!
You looked like a tadpole at this point...