Drum Roll.....

Kaden Aaron Pease was born March 3rd at 4:36pm, he weighted 6lb 15oz and was 20 1/2 inches. Since he was a little over due (by a week) this was the day scheduled for the induction. It’s a weird feeling waking up in the morning knowing that by the end of the day you'll be holding your son, both very exciting and very scary!!! We called the labor and delivery at 6:00am and they said to come in at 7:30am. Last minute packing took a little longer then I thought it would so that’s when we ended up leaving the house and got to the hospital at 7:45ish. All the nurses were very excited we were the first ones in because we got the nicest room and it was big. We were all set in the room and hooked up to all the monitors and IV's by 8:00am and that’s when the fun started.
Mom and Dad came about 9:00am which was really nice for both Aaron and I. It gave us someone to talk to and more to laugh about. It didn't take too long for the potosen to kick in and we were in business. My nurse said that "nature was on our side" and things should move quickly. Within an hour they had broken my water and the contractions were to intense with the potosen so they shut that down and let my body take over. The only problem is that my body wasn't ready so contracts stopped. For the next 5 hours it was a guessing game trying to get the right amount of potosen for strong steady contractions but not to strong because they were putting stress on Kaden. To give a little perspective, one has to be at a level 15 with the medicine to reach the right strength to be able to deliver and the highest I was able to go was a 5 and that was right when we arrived, after an hour 3 was the max and even then his heart rate would drop after a strong contraction.
About 3 hours into it our doctor said that a c-section might be our only option but she wanted to give me a little more time to see if Kaden and I could work it out. That was not the case so we agreed there wasn't any more reason to stress Kaden and the nurses took right over. The next thing I know I'm being wheeled down the hall and Aaron's following a few steps behind. It only took about 45 min from start to finish and Aaron watch when they pulled him out. He came out screaming and beautiful!!! Dark hair and wide awake which hasn't changed a whole lot.
They gave me a spinal block which was nice for the surgery but after I'm not a big fan. The feeling of not being able to move from the chest down is a little scary. Recover both in the hospital and home has been good and I'm feeling not to shabby. It’s a little hard to feel good but not able to do a whole lot, that’s not really my style.
When we first got home we slept in the front room because the couch was easier to get on and off and Kaden slept with me, Aaron on the front room floor. Kaden slept 4 hours at a time for almost two weeks and just a few nights ago started getting up every 2. He eats and goes right back to sleep which is nice.
He loves the bouncer and the swing and sitting on Aarons lap with his knees up. We have our cuddle bug and can be calmed almost all the time with his head being rubbed or placing your hard along the side of his face.
I can't believe how perfect our son is and how blessed we are to have everything work out as it did!!!

March is the Month

Guess its dumb to state the obvious but we are not having a February baby which doesn't totally hurt my feelings. Now we don't have to worry about a purple birthstone for our son (I'm sure that will play some kind of role later in life;) Tomorrow is the big day and I'm not sure just how I'm feeling. I know it'll be soooo nice to sleep in my bed again. I've been on the couch for the past couple weeks and Aaron's been so sweet and sleeping on the air mattress in the front room so I'm not alone (what a great guy!!!) We're very excited and crazy nervous.
Today I'm cleaning up a little of whatever is left to keep busy and finishing packing whatever we aren't going to need tomorrow morning. Aaron has a busy day at worked planned which is a bummer because calling him to chat is not easy. Good thing Mom and Dad are on Verizon (lucky them....)
Aaron's been so amazing through the whole pregnancy and I couldn't ask for a better partner. Not once has he thought about what would make this more comfortable or easier for him. He's made dinners, cleaned them up, taken care of house work after work and on the weekends, sat quite while I cry over nothing then act like nothing happened once I've gotten a hold of myself. How lucky I am to be married to such a man!!!

Just Waiting, do I have to be patient?!?

Whelp, what can ya do when you are not the one who is in charge of the timing. You'd think that our son would know better than to be late but I see that we already have our work cut out for us (wink)
I noticed that I haven't updated anything since announcing the good news and the ultrasound pictures so I thought I'd give a quick update on the pregnancy... Very Lucky!!!! Every doctor’s appointment has been in and out with everything looking great for the two of us. Aaron has been at every appointment which has been wonderful! Sleeping is a pain and I'm up very 2 to 3 hours (I'm told is good practice) and sleep only on my right side. He's dropped to a -1 and is still in my ribs 24/7 (not sure how that one works)
Aaron is getting anxious to meet his son and walks him through the different options and timing to make his grand entrance. It’s really cute watching him wait but I'd be willing to give that up to have Kaden here.
Yesterday we went in for our last appointment and scheduled March 3rd as our induction date in case he decides to hold on that long. Cross your fingers that is not the case.

We are excited to announce....

Aaron and I are excited to announce that we are expecting a little boy February 24, 2010!!! Next week we are at week 25 and beginging our third trimester. It is both very exciting and extremely unreal. I've been very lucky to avoid morning sickness (knock on wood)and been able to go about my days fairly normal. Aaron has been an amazing husband and support as my emotions have had there up's and down's every now and then not to mention the back and foot rubs.... Its been crazy watching my stomach grow each day, a week ago Aaron and I were eating dinner on the couch when I noticed my stomach move. It took a few moments for him to do it again so we could be sure but I now have something new to keep entertained with when the kids are sleeping at work.
We've decided on the name Kaden Aaron which has been approved by the family, and he'll fit in with his cousins. Kamrbie has already claimed Kaden as hers since he is borrowing her play pin. His room is coming together which is a ton of fun to see and gives the feeling that we are getting close. Aaron and I got the crib put together with little trouble and have enjoyed working together on these projects.

Last Three Months

So I'm about as good at updating my blog as I am at writting in my journal!!! N-e-ways I thought it was about time to get rid of the cob webs and fill in the blanks.
Aaron and I have started a new adventure, and this one without state tax (wink), as a joke Aaron stated looking for a new job closer to home. We took a quick trip down for an interview for me and he managed to squeeze one in at the last minute with S.G. Long and Company. To make a long and not so funny story short, we accepted his job and are extremely happy. I've found a job working at JcPenny's, it keeps me busy and I enjoy all the ladies that I work with.
Aaron and Dad were muscle men and moved everything from Grandma and Papa's house into our new apartement all by themselves. Later Mom and Bryann came to set it up and after I got off work (which was when it was all said and done) we went to dinner and then bed. We're all settled in and loving our place!!!
We love being so close to my family and enjoy watching the kids grow up.