Dean is here!

Look out world...Dean Tyler is here!

After going through contractions for a few (thank goodness not many) hours, Dean arrived via C-section because my blood pressure was high when we arrived at the hospital and then dropped a couple of hours later. I had early signs of preeclampsia and the doctor did not want to chance more bleeding and possibly having to take Dean while he was in distress-so they drugged me up, and out came Dean! Brent's first comment was "He's so white." He weighed 7lbs 1 oz and was 20 inches at birth.

We were in the hospital for 3 long days. Don't ever go to the hospital if you want to rest...there were people in and out of our room every hour- 24 hours of the day. It was awful. I got poked for blood every 4-6 hours to make sure that all of my levels were ok and my blood pressure was going down. I have so many bruises on my arms and am still trying to get all of the tape off. My incision is healing...rather quickly I would like to think. I was walking around 2 days after and am managing to get up and down the stairs slowly but steadily.

It's no wonder I always felt like I have a foot in my side...look at the size of those things. They are huge! The picture does not do them justice.
Thank you all for your emails and phone calls. I will be updating pretty often so check back soon!

4 weeks to go!

We have four weeks-hopefully-until Dean arrives. Dr. said he is still cooking and will be here when he is ready. We go back on Friday for another update and I am sure he will tell me that I gained another 2lbs and to stop making excuses for eating everything in sight. I have been pretty tired the last couple of days, but overall it has been an easy last 6 months. Will keep you posted on our progress.

Dean is almost here!

Dr. said I need to watch my caloric intake...he's going to be a big one! Already 5lbs 5 oz with 6 weeks to go. These pictures are not as good as the 3d, but the first is his head (Help) and second is, as one of grandma's sultry books would put it, his manhood! All looks good. We pre-registered today at the hospital so there would be no delays when we arrive in a state of panic. My weight gain has it an all time high of 33lbs but I am feeling great-not too tired, still working, going to school, and the gym.

And this, the day we thought would never arrive....Bubba's wedding. A good time was had by all.

It's a Boy!

Baby Dean is coming home with us! He was being stubborn during the process and left his hand over his face almost the entire time. Lord knows he can't be camera shy! He apparently has big hands and feet...his cheeks and nose look all Brent too! Welcome to our family Baby Dean...we can't wait to meet you!

Baby Update!

Well...pregnancy is not all that great when you eat over Christmas! I gained 8lbs in December, making it a total of 28 thus far. 1 pound for every week I have been pregnant. However, my Dr. was not so excited with that! I now have to limit (in Dr. eyes none!) my carbs, cheese, and sweet intake. Sweets I am ok with, but cheese-it is a staple in my diet! I guess I have to hit the gym more often that I have (which last month was pretty much once), and do my Pilate's at home...UGH! There are just too many excuses not to-HELLO I'm pregnant!

No news on baby. Heart beat was nice and strong. Dr. said it is because baby eats all the time! My next appointment is in Feb and I will be 32 weeks-so I am thinking that I am just going to forgo finding out the sex because he is not scheduled to do an ultra sound at that appointment either. SO-a nice surprise would do us all some good...

The Ever Expanding Body

When you are having a baby must it look like you are pregnant EVERYWHERE? We went to the Queen Mary a few days ago and took this picture. My face looks pregnant...oh there are other pictures to show, however my bum is as big as my belly and those will stay locked away! So much for the 2 flights of stairs that I climb at least 6 times a day in our house...does not seem to be working for the back side too well.

This is the cute pregnant belly December 15.... still fairly small. I will post the New pregnant belly on Friday since I will be 7 months.

I did it!

Hello everyone...I think I figured it out. It will take some time for me to get the hang of uploading pictures and staying on top of updating you about our lives and the coming addition so give me some slack! Check back soon!