Why I love Dan

Reason 104,983,043:

Dan: Amanda

Amanda: Yeah

Dan: You are my Wendy Peppercorn

Amanda: ... cute.

It seems like my going rate is updating my blog every month.

I have a two month old. Are you serious? The really cool thing is, Dan and I haven't even messed her up to much yet.

Life is great. Truly. Julia is huge and short. 10 lbs 8 oz and 21 3/4 inches long. I still adore her though. She's pretty content - ALWAYS and the cutest thing is, she's just learned to pout.

I've been super busy. I picked up a nanny job watching a little girl (Zoe) who is just three days older than Julia (people always say, "that's a lot like having twins...) It is and I enjoy it but, I've decided one kid at a time is probably the most sane way for me to have children (how do you manage, Ana?)

I feel like I have adjusted well with managing my time (besides neglecting my blog) to the whole parenting thing... I'm excited to get back into the swing of school too. I did manage to pull and "A" out of my one class I took last semester but, I am still pleased. So far -- so good.

Oh one thing that kind of stinks is living in Charlotte. I've realized more so now how much nicer it would be to live close to family or friends that we knew well. We WILL move back.... I love Raleigh.

1 Month

Julia went if for her 1 month check up. The Dr. came in clapping. Last time we were at the Dr.'s she weighed 6lbs. Tuesday she weighed in at 8 lbs 9oz! I'm proud of her. She's a rock star.

Here are some pictures.

I'm Back.... Kind Of!

As you know Julia is here. She has been for a little over a month and I just can't believe it! She's a wonderful baby who would have been sleeping through the night if I let her at a week old.

This is how she got here:

1) My water broke at 6:00 a.m. (No Contractions)
2) We went to the hospital at 7:30 (No Contractions)
3) We got admitted at 9:00 a.m. (No Contractions/Dilated 1cm)
4) Walked around the hospital trying o start contractions naturally until 12:30 pm (No Contractions)
5) Started Pitocion (No Contractions)
6) Pitocion was up to 12 cc/hr (No Contractions)
7) Pitocion was up to 16 cc/hr (CONTRACTIONS)
8) Contractions start at 3:00 pm and they are ever 2 mins and lasting 60-90 seconds each.
9) Still determined not to get an epidural
10) 5:30, Major Pain, Major Contractions, Pitocion was taken down to 12 cc/hr, Dilated 1 1/2 almost 2 cm (Talking of a C-section)
11) Cry, Ask for Epidural 5:45 pm
12) Get Epidural
13) Check Cervix at 6:30 - 4-5cm
14) Feel like I need to use the bathroom 8:45 pm
15) 9:00 - Parents get there! :)
16) 9:05 - Dr. Checks cervix -- Ready to push
17) Parents leave
18) Room goes from mellow and calm to bright, crowded delivery room in seconds.
19) Start to Push 9:30 pm
20) Julia Arrives March 19th @ 10:02 pm

.... and we lived wide awake happily ever after! :)

Yes, Julia Mae is here.

We will update more later!


Love,

Dan, Amanda & Baby Julia

38 Week Appointment

Arriving: Dan and I were hopeful....

Leaving: Dan and I were sure it was time to find a new doctor.

Reason: Because it is never a good sign when after you get checked the doctor comes out and says, "Well, you have a cervix of steel".

Is the baby coming?

I'm convinced the answer is NO.

Dan wakes up in the morning and says, "Happy Birthday" to her. She's not stupid -- she's not letting him brain wash her.... Smart Girl.