Wednesday, June 30, 2010
A Little Note About Comments
I've had a few people ask me why their comments don't show up at first. The reason is this blog has comment moderation turned on. This prevents spammers from leaving junk on our blog. I get an email showing me your comments and then I publish them. So don't despair, your comments weren't lost in cyberspace, just my inbox.
Day One Pictures
Chilling under the warmer.
Burrito Baby.
Grandma.
Aunty Sarah.
Gainesville Grandma Anne
Kayla. We love Kayla (despite the crying).
Getting our little heart checked. All was ok.
Our 0th Birthday Cake to welcome us home. (Jolie, Grandma Linda, Mommy and Meredith)Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Daddy's First Watch...
All my girls are asleep. Jenee, Jolie, Linda, Sable and Marble (the cats). It's just me and I can't lie, I'm a little nervous... oh noes... fussing...
I have now put the baby down and she's sleeping peacefully in her Woombie. We're only 2 day old parents but already we swear by them. The good news is she fits right in with our family. She has healthy bowels and is not afraid to show it.
I am working on some more pics to share. I am trying my best to upload at least a few each day, since there is no routine I cant tell you if it will be morning or evening when I do it.
Today was discharge day and it was quite a big one. There were all the usual tests and so on, and something a little unexpected. Before you read ahead, all is well with everyone. Jolie's pediatrician heard a small murmur this morning and sent us off for a EKG and ECG (is that right Heather?). She got the all clear, but they would like to follow up in a few months just be thorough.
Uncle Rob and Aunty Sarah are coming over tonight to welcome us home. I hope they're ok cause its pouring down right now...
I have now put the baby down and she's sleeping peacefully in her Woombie. We're only 2 day old parents but already we swear by them. The good news is she fits right in with our family. She has healthy bowels and is not afraid to show it.
I am working on some more pics to share. I am trying my best to upload at least a few each day, since there is no routine I cant tell you if it will be morning or evening when I do it.
Today was discharge day and it was quite a big one. There were all the usual tests and so on, and something a little unexpected. Before you read ahead, all is well with everyone. Jolie's pediatrician heard a small murmur this morning and sent us off for a EKG and ECG (is that right Heather?). She got the all clear, but they would like to follow up in a few months just be thorough.
Uncle Rob and Aunty Sarah are coming over tonight to welcome us home. I hope they're ok cause its pouring down right now...
Thank you all
I just wanted to say thank you all for your texts, emails and comments. I make sure to read them all to Jenee, as does Linda. We will get back to all of you but for right now you should know they are so appreciated.
Time to go, the baby needs a cuddle and Jenee needs some rest.
Nate
Time to go, the baby needs a cuddle and Jenee needs some rest.
Nate
Monday, June 28, 2010
More Pics
Ridiculously excited Daddy to be - NO SLEEP LAST NIGHT!
[Pre] Labor is fun! (We were just ignorant kids back then)
Lunch! We got to see it twice :-)
Grandma and Daddy kept a journal of the whole day.
Uncle Rob came in to see us first.
Aunty Sarah got to visit too!
We all got to take naps
Heavy Labor - poor baby was hurting so much.
A little relief from the epidural.
Our First Family Picture!
Wow
All I can say is, WOW. I am still in shock and awe from the last few days/week/9months. Jolie has broken all the rules and has already kept her mom and dad on their toes. Here what's been happening:
Tuesday, June 22- We are scheduled to go in and have an ultrasound because the baby was measuring big once again and we needed to make sure all was well.... It was better than well, perfect. However, I (Jenee) was not. If you have not seen my ankles and legs you will not fully understand how much like the Michelin Man they are/were/still are. Preeclampsia has always been on the look out and sure enough, blood pressure high, protein in urine, swelling=24 hour tinkle test and Oh Dang induction on Sunday!
Wednesday June 23- Mom (Linda) flies in though she is meant to be here on Wednesday... NEXT WEEK! We were so grateful she was here because I was put on bed rest and poor Nate was just trying to get what he could done before the whirlwind of Sunday started, while I was totally helpless and worthless.
Friday, June 25- Confirmation of Preeclampsia and induction on Sunday..... Whirlwind of catch up!
Saturday, June 26- Did a bit more than I was supposed to on Friday, and paid for it on Saturday.... After being talked into it by mom and Nate, we went to the hospital just to make sure all was well with me and baby. Again Perfect!
I am preparing myself for a three day marathon of induction and labor! Terrified but ready to get this girl here. No idea what to expect! Going through all the war stories ppl have told me ALL night long. Adrenaline started pumping the minute I laid down and did not stop!
Sunday, June 27- Get up at 6:00 and make an AMAZING breakfast because I have already been told only clear liquids and have a good breakfast, heck I was up anyways. Pancakes, eggs, turkey sausage, fruit.... Yes I did do that. Food is very important in my life!
7:00AM call the hospital and nurse says come on in! We get to the hospital (because we thought we would have more time to get ready) 8:30 all smiles and jokes (that is what happens when I am nervous). As we were walking past the nurses station we meet the anesthesiologist and I thought, wont being seeing you today, I can go all the way! A little cocky but hey I had to convince myself, because I COULD NOT have more swelling and yes that was my biggest concern! 9:30 Nurse (Joanna who is wonderful) starts me on Cervadil (our Dr. in the family can correct me on this I was a bit preoccupied when she told me where it was supposed to go). I was told 12 hours of just preparing my body for the good stuff (Pitocin). The next 10 hrs were a bit slow and boring. No contractions really just hanging out. So Joanna says she is going to check dilation and see how the medicine is and if it is in position.
After a lot of pain, she says she has gotten it in a better position, I was only 1.5cm (so no progress) and they would give it 1hr and then start Pitocin..... It worked. I went from a 1.5-3 in an hour with mild discomfort in my back. It hurt but not to bad. Then 7:30 pm I got to take a shower and realized I needed Nate because the back pain was amazing and I just needed his support. After a funny mishap that I could hardly stop laughing about, I was told it was time to get out and Pitocin was coming. Sadly I dried off and got ready and got on my bed when I felt a pop, and water! I thought I'd had an accident! Nope... My water broke and that started active labor... Oh wait, back labor, full force!! but no Petocin! 4 blurry hours later and having multiple contractions with no breaks as promised, I could not lay back to get checked, and I was ready to push (and pushing a bit).
My heart rate was rising as was Jolie's and I just new in order to stay out of the woods I needed some help. I literally could hardly breathe in between contraction and muffled the words, epidural if you want me to lay back, to the nurse. I tried to move around but I couldn't. I had no lunch in me ( you can guess why), and I was already exhausted and COULD NOT move from my one position at all because of the insane back labor! I was toast, then here they come in all their glory, the two men who I scoffed at before! Wont make that mistake again. After 4 hours of Active labor (this is before the epidural) I was 10cm and ready to push.
I was at the threshold, but so glad I stopped when I did. I had about 45 minutes of shear bliss and adrenaline because I was numb from waste down (some of you got very chipper phone calls). Then Dr. Chamberlain comes in and says, you ready, and my reply is Yep! And the pushing begins! My 40 hour supposed labor (a little exaggerated) turned into about 6 and now for the hour of pushing right.... WRONG! 15 minutes of strong pushes and we welcomed our girl at 11:08. (I have not idea the time, still just in shock she made it before the 28th - made the edit for you babe [N]). Minimal tearing, both our blood pressures are famous and she is perfect! I just still cant believe it! Maybe that is why I am up at 4:00AM, I prepared myself to be pushing right about now and I CANT sleep. I am wide awake and listening to the silly sleepy sounds of my little girl. Poor Nate is exhausted and sleeping and already the most amazing dad a girl could ask for. He is a natural and is crazy about his daughter! We are in bliss and cant wait to introduce Jolie to everyone!
We are so grateful to you all and love you more than we can tell you! Thank you for your prayers and phone calls and texts! You know it breaks my heart to be so far away from many of you but we are so blessed we get to share it with those who can be here and those we can send messages and pictures to.
God has been so sovereign in all of this and we just had a peace that this was the best way! To be very honest, I have heard a lot of stories, and this was the best way :) We can never question His ACTIVE presence in our lives and we are so grateful for that love we are so undeserving of. Now we have a girl that we can raise to praise His name as we do for all his mercies in our lives!
Love you all,
Jenee
Tuesday, June 22- We are scheduled to go in and have an ultrasound because the baby was measuring big once again and we needed to make sure all was well.... It was better than well, perfect. However, I (Jenee) was not. If you have not seen my ankles and legs you will not fully understand how much like the Michelin Man they are/were/still are. Preeclampsia has always been on the look out and sure enough, blood pressure high, protein in urine, swelling=24 hour tinkle test and Oh Dang induction on Sunday!
Wednesday June 23- Mom (Linda) flies in though she is meant to be here on Wednesday... NEXT WEEK! We were so grateful she was here because I was put on bed rest and poor Nate was just trying to get what he could done before the whirlwind of Sunday started, while I was totally helpless and worthless.
Friday, June 25- Confirmation of Preeclampsia and induction on Sunday..... Whirlwind of catch up!
Saturday, June 26- Did a bit more than I was supposed to on Friday, and paid for it on Saturday.... After being talked into it by mom and Nate, we went to the hospital just to make sure all was well with me and baby. Again Perfect!
I am preparing myself for a three day marathon of induction and labor! Terrified but ready to get this girl here. No idea what to expect! Going through all the war stories ppl have told me ALL night long. Adrenaline started pumping the minute I laid down and did not stop!
Sunday, June 27- Get up at 6:00 and make an AMAZING breakfast because I have already been told only clear liquids and have a good breakfast, heck I was up anyways. Pancakes, eggs, turkey sausage, fruit.... Yes I did do that. Food is very important in my life!
7:00AM call the hospital and nurse says come on in! We get to the hospital (because we thought we would have more time to get ready) 8:30 all smiles and jokes (that is what happens when I am nervous). As we were walking past the nurses station we meet the anesthesiologist and I thought, wont being seeing you today, I can go all the way! A little cocky but hey I had to convince myself, because I COULD NOT have more swelling and yes that was my biggest concern! 9:30 Nurse (Joanna who is wonderful) starts me on Cervadil (our Dr. in the family can correct me on this I was a bit preoccupied when she told me where it was supposed to go). I was told 12 hours of just preparing my body for the good stuff (Pitocin). The next 10 hrs were a bit slow and boring. No contractions really just hanging out. So Joanna says she is going to check dilation and see how the medicine is and if it is in position.
After a lot of pain, she says she has gotten it in a better position, I was only 1.5cm (so no progress) and they would give it 1hr and then start Pitocin..... It worked. I went from a 1.5-3 in an hour with mild discomfort in my back. It hurt but not to bad. Then 7:30 pm I got to take a shower and realized I needed Nate because the back pain was amazing and I just needed his support. After a funny mishap that I could hardly stop laughing about, I was told it was time to get out and Pitocin was coming. Sadly I dried off and got ready and got on my bed when I felt a pop, and water! I thought I'd had an accident! Nope... My water broke and that started active labor... Oh wait, back labor, full force!! but no Petocin! 4 blurry hours later and having multiple contractions with no breaks as promised, I could not lay back to get checked, and I was ready to push (and pushing a bit).
My heart rate was rising as was Jolie's and I just new in order to stay out of the woods I needed some help. I literally could hardly breathe in between contraction and muffled the words, epidural if you want me to lay back, to the nurse. I tried to move around but I couldn't. I had no lunch in me ( you can guess why), and I was already exhausted and COULD NOT move from my one position at all because of the insane back labor! I was toast, then here they come in all their glory, the two men who I scoffed at before! Wont make that mistake again. After 4 hours of Active labor (this is before the epidural) I was 10cm and ready to push.
I was at the threshold, but so glad I stopped when I did. I had about 45 minutes of shear bliss and adrenaline because I was numb from waste down (some of you got very chipper phone calls). Then Dr. Chamberlain comes in and says, you ready, and my reply is Yep! And the pushing begins! My 40 hour supposed labor (a little exaggerated) turned into about 6 and now for the hour of pushing right.... WRONG! 15 minutes of strong pushes and we welcomed our girl at 11:08. (I have not idea the time, still just in shock she made it before the 28th - made the edit for you babe [N]). Minimal tearing, both our blood pressures are famous and she is perfect! I just still cant believe it! Maybe that is why I am up at 4:00AM, I prepared myself to be pushing right about now and I CANT sleep. I am wide awake and listening to the silly sleepy sounds of my little girl. Poor Nate is exhausted and sleeping and already the most amazing dad a girl could ask for. He is a natural and is crazy about his daughter! We are in bliss and cant wait to introduce Jolie to everyone!
We are so grateful to you all and love you more than we can tell you! Thank you for your prayers and phone calls and texts! You know it breaks my heart to be so far away from many of you but we are so blessed we get to share it with those who can be here and those we can send messages and pictures to.
God has been so sovereign in all of this and we just had a peace that this was the best way! To be very honest, I have heard a lot of stories, and this was the best way :) We can never question His ACTIVE presence in our lives and we are so grateful for that love we are so undeserving of. Now we have a girl that we can raise to praise His name as we do for all his mercies in our lives!
Love you all,
Jenee
Two Became One and One Became Three.
I'd like to introduce you to our little girl. Her name is Jolie Adelaide Stevens. (Like Jodi but with an L, not jo-lee). I'm too tired to write to much now, but I will soon enough. Enjoy the pics...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Jenee Week 35
I'm a little behind on the preggy photo's. This is Jenee week 35. Right now we are almost week 38. Everything is fine with the baby, mommy is ok too but has been assigned to bed rest which is killing her. I have some more photo's to post in the next few days too.
A Few of My Favorite Things
Race Day. Glued to the race while massaging sore feet.
The Icey
The 'Bucks
My Doctor let's me have one coffee a day. There is no replacement for the love-in-a-cup.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Almost 36 Weeks
Today Jenee had her bi-weekly check up. The good news is everything is fine, apparently she (the kiddo) is measuring just a little big, and the Momma is doing fine too. Jenee's getting to the point where she is well and truly ready for the baby, her discomfort is increasing and so is the amount of foot rubs and back rubs. One exciting detail we found out is that Jenee has started to dilate. No, she's not in labor, but its just the next step and that's so exciting!
As I've mentioned here before, we're so excited we can barely stand it; we're talking about her all the time, making plans for the future, wondering what her personality is going to be, and who's genes is she going to get (please Lord: Jenee's eyes and smile and not my digestive system).
Well, in about 10 days we are going to get another ultrasound to check that she's not growing too big. So check back soon for a some ultrasounds and more news!
As I've mentioned here before, we're so excited we can barely stand it; we're talking about her all the time, making plans for the future, wondering what her personality is going to be, and who's genes is she going to get (please Lord: Jenee's eyes and smile and not my digestive system).
Well, in about 10 days we are going to get another ultrasound to check that she's not growing too big. So check back soon for a some ultrasounds and more news!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tummy Updates
Here is Jenee at Week 32. Not really a good tummy shot, but what you can see is the bassinet cover she was working on. I think I posted the finished product somewhere else but it turned out really nice.
This is Jenee at Week 34. She's holding up Trixie's coming home clothes, well half of it. This outfit was picked out by her 
Who's that handsome devil? It's me! Here we are getting hospital bag #1 of 3 ready. Momma has a bag, baby has a bag, daddy has a bad. Trixie's diaper bag is an awesome Isoki diaper bag that her Grandad (Paul) got for her. It's very nice and is reversible so she can be accessorised with flowers or a beautiful blue should the mood strike.
Last Check-Up Before the Big Move
On Friday Jenee and I took the cats for their long overdue check up. Vet day is always fun because the cats take each step so differently. For example, Sable will for the most part be put in the carrier without too much fuss. Marble on the other hand litterally needs to be held by one person, put in the cage backwards, while the second person closes the door. She not love the carrier one bit.
At the vet Marble needs lots of love and reassurance. As you can see she's making sure everythng is ok with her momma. Sable on the other hand would rather stay in her carrier and hiss at whom ever dares to put their hand in to pet her.
Actually Marble needs more than reassurance. She needs you to hold her as close as possible. Eventually Jenee had to pick her up and hold her tight. Our reward for being responsible owners was a weekend of hissing from Sable who must bruise easily, or remembers that we are the reason she had to go to the vet in the first place. Marble, you guessed it, needs reassurance and I woke up Saturday and Sunday to find her curled up behind my knees or even better, next to my chest, breathing morning breath on me. So special.
They definately know something is up at home. I am sure they know Jenee is pregnant because in their own way have shown different affection toward's her. Sable for example will cuddle next to Jenee on the couch and rest her head or paws on her tummy, almost to say to Jenee, "It's ok, I'll watch the baby for a bit".
Not that we're counting but it's 32 days till Jenee's due date, 27 days till my Dad comes and 22 days till Jenee's mom is here. So exciting!
At the vet Marble needs lots of love and reassurance. As you can see she's making sure everythng is ok with her momma. Sable on the other hand would rather stay in her carrier and hiss at whom ever dares to put their hand in to pet her.
Actually Marble needs more than reassurance. She needs you to hold her as close as possible. Eventually Jenee had to pick her up and hold her tight. Our reward for being responsible owners was a weekend of hissing from Sable who must bruise easily, or remembers that we are the reason she had to go to the vet in the first place. Marble, you guessed it, needs reassurance and I woke up Saturday and Sunday to find her curled up behind my knees or even better, next to my chest, breathing morning breath on me. So special.
They definately know something is up at home. I am sure they know Jenee is pregnant because in their own way have shown different affection toward's her. Sable for example will cuddle next to Jenee on the couch and rest her head or paws on her tummy, almost to say to Jenee, "It's ok, I'll watch the baby for a bit".
Not that we're counting but it's 32 days till Jenee's due date, 27 days till my Dad comes and 22 days till Jenee's mom is here. So exciting!
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