Oh Peanut...this morning was our first minor scare that you were headed our way a little earlier than expected! But thankfully, we were able to get into the doctor right away and reassured that everything I was experiencing was normal and that you were still perfectly protected and not ready to make your debut :) So happy about that!
We did schedule our next ultrasound for two weeks for today. That's where we'll find out how big you are and what everything looks like to prep for your arrival. Hopefully you're still in about the 60th percentile for growth so we can let you come in your own sweet time and don't have to worry about induction or c-sections.
Daddy and I are taking Childbirth classes, we had one on Monday night and are headed back to the hospital the next two Mondays for more education about preparing and caring for you when you arrive.
There is still so much to do before you get here! It's overwhelming at times. Daddy and I are focused on making sure all the necessities needed for your arrival are in place. Hopefully early next week we'll have your car seat checked and in place! And then there is all of this other stuff like making sure mommy's office is clean at work and everything is in place before she leaves and completing the insurance paperwork so we're not broke when I'm off :) But I know it will all get taken care of and if it doesn't it wasn't that important!
Daddy has been reading to you every night. I love it and I'm pretty sure you're enjoying the sound of his voice. He really wants you to get here so he can show you all the neat pop up books and touch and feel books you have! But for now, he's settling for reading. So far, Barnyard Dance is your favorite I think, with the Sesame Street Nighty Nighty book a close second....not sure if you were just sleeping already or if green eggs and ham didn't sound appetizing to you :)
Keep dancing away baby, we can't wait to meet you, but after this morning, I'll be patient and wait six more weeks.
Love and kisses, mommy
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Holy Cow Baby
Oh Peanut...I know you heard all the commotion yesterday :) We had your baby shower, which was very exciting and overwhelming at the same time!!!!
Your aunts, Caitlin, Emily and MacKenzee did a wonderful job planning the shower. It was at Fore Lakes and we had a yummy feast of some food mom's been craving (soups, fruit, salad with ALL the fixings). And aunt Tayna made delicious cupcakes for dessert!
We had such a great turn out of family and friends who joined us to celebrate your upcoming arrival! And yesterday evening we spent time going through all of the gifts and sorting them. We're so thankful that we such amazing and generous friends and family who got you so many GREAT things! You'll be a clean, dry little guy with all the diapers, wipes and toiletries you received. And you'll FOR sure be the most stylish baby with all of the clothes you got (SOOOO CUTE) and hopefully not nearly as sassy as the onesies your aunt Caitlin brought home for you! And you'll be warm and snug during this cold winter with all of the beautiful blankets and a few specially made just for you (Grandma Mayhew, Aunt Betty and a friend of Grandma Mayhew's made)! And then there are the TOYS! Holy moley baby, you'll be amazing at all the lights and sounds and crinkles and such. And of course, there's your daddy's "man" stroller...which is a bigger version of an umbrella stroller that he plans on taking you for lots of walks in this spring and summer (I'll just have to remind him that we'll need to stop by the Boucher's house then walk over to the Taylor's house to show off the present!). And you'll be happy to know that you have a killer swing to relax in, a jumper roo to strengthen your legs in, a bouncy seat to calm you in and a johnny jump up to hang out in. OH and a play pen to keep you safe while you're still little. And not to mention so many fun things for tummy time! And most of all, I'm sure you'll be the SMARTEST baby ever since you have a BEAUTIFUL collection of books now! We're truly blessed.
Daddy has started to read to you, since you have a small library now. I think you really enjoyed your first book...The Barnyard Dance! Can't wait for Daddy and your aunt Roo to teach you to clap, stomp, quack and cluck along with the story!
You're a lucky baby and we are the luckiest parents in the world to have you joining our family in 6 weeks!!!!! Love you baby :)
Your aunts, Caitlin, Emily and MacKenzee did a wonderful job planning the shower. It was at Fore Lakes and we had a yummy feast of some food mom's been craving (soups, fruit, salad with ALL the fixings). And aunt Tayna made delicious cupcakes for dessert!
We had such a great turn out of family and friends who joined us to celebrate your upcoming arrival! And yesterday evening we spent time going through all of the gifts and sorting them. We're so thankful that we such amazing and generous friends and family who got you so many GREAT things! You'll be a clean, dry little guy with all the diapers, wipes and toiletries you received. And you'll FOR sure be the most stylish baby with all of the clothes you got (SOOOO CUTE) and hopefully not nearly as sassy as the onesies your aunt Caitlin brought home for you! And you'll be warm and snug during this cold winter with all of the beautiful blankets and a few specially made just for you (Grandma Mayhew, Aunt Betty and a friend of Grandma Mayhew's made)! And then there are the TOYS! Holy moley baby, you'll be amazing at all the lights and sounds and crinkles and such. And of course, there's your daddy's "man" stroller...which is a bigger version of an umbrella stroller that he plans on taking you for lots of walks in this spring and summer (I'll just have to remind him that we'll need to stop by the Boucher's house then walk over to the Taylor's house to show off the present!). And you'll be happy to know that you have a killer swing to relax in, a jumper roo to strengthen your legs in, a bouncy seat to calm you in and a johnny jump up to hang out in. OH and a play pen to keep you safe while you're still little. And not to mention so many fun things for tummy time! And most of all, I'm sure you'll be the SMARTEST baby ever since you have a BEAUTIFUL collection of books now! We're truly blessed.
Daddy has started to read to you, since you have a small library now. I think you really enjoyed your first book...The Barnyard Dance! Can't wait for Daddy and your aunt Roo to teach you to clap, stomp, quack and cluck along with the story!
You're a lucky baby and we are the luckiest parents in the world to have you joining our family in 6 weeks!!!!! Love you baby :)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
A brief moment to remember
Baby Mayhew...today is October 1. It's an important day, today would have been your great grandma Carter's 85th birthday. Unfortunately she passed away...but I wanted you to know she was an amazing lady and for the short period of time she was in your mommy's life she loved us more than you could ever imagine. I am confident that you'll feel the same love from all of your grandparents that your mommy felt from her (maybe one of them will even share some pickle juice with you, like she did!).
Say a prayer for her today...I know she and all of your great grandparents who passed before meeting you or your daddy are going to keep a good eye on you from their seats in heaven.
Say a prayer for her today...I know she and all of your great grandparents who passed before meeting you or your daddy are going to keep a good eye on you from their seats in heaven.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
8 weeks and counting
8 Weeks Peanut...8 weeks! Well at least we hope only 8 weeks. We'll take what you give us as long as you're healthy, and I might regret saying that when it's 9 but I'll try to understand if you want to take your time and appreciate the fact that you're healthy.
We had a check up today and got GREAT news...I do not have gestational diabetes! We were tested early at 18 weeks because of a family history. Then at 26 weeks we had the 1 hour glucose test, which came back 9 points higher than the cut off...so a week and a half ago your daddy and I went to the hospital for the 3 hour fasting glucose test. It was not fun Peanut, but today we were told that all 4 blood draws came back in the right range! No borderlines. It's a relief =)
We also talked to JoJean about lots of questions mommy had and now I feel better about pain options, pediatricians and a few other concerns. You sounded great, but were shy again, really active while we were waiting and still as a can be when we listened to your heart, but it's beating strong at 144, then just as crazy again once we were done putting you on the spot. I wonder if this means you're going to be a shy baby! I also got a flu shot...just the regular flu shot, the H1N1 shot is not available and they aren't sure they'll get it. I'll tell you all about H1N1 when you're older and we look through your baby book.
Daddy spent the evening with Johnny Smith staining your dresser! I can't wait to see it. It's at Johnny's house drying and he's going to put the finish coats on it later this week. Hopefully we can have it all set up in your room by the end of the weekend. Mommy is planning on doing A LOT of your laundry this weekend so you'll have fresh clothes when you come home. We're also hoping to set up your crib this weekend. We'll see if that happens, but I'd like to done so after your baby shower we can put stuff away and not have to sort stuff twice!
Speaking of baby showers...yours is right around the corner, which means A LOT of people are going to be visiting and I'm so excited for you to hear their voices for the first time :) Grandma Middleton (who was affectionately named GGMa by Dakota) will be coming on Oct. 7 for 3 WEEKS! I am very excited about this, hopefully sometime before you're one we'll be able to see her either in Port Huron again or in New Mexico. Also, Aunt Caitlin is coming home from Maryland...I haven't seen her since the weekend we told her about you! And of course Aunt Emily will be driving down and Aunt Tracy and Aunt Kim will be driving up =) And to top off all the excitement, your grandma Mayhew is also flying in for the weekend! So on top of your out of town guests there will be a lot more people joining us to celebrate!!!!! Daddy and I are excited to see everyone, it should be a fun time.
We're slowly getting ready for you, but every once in a while (o.k. more like 10-20 times a day) I wonder where the time went! We have lots to do, but I'm confident we'll get a lot done this weekend, and we have a carseat for you! And a stroller that matches, which I'm afraid because of your impending birth day, will be stored for a while! And I didn't realize how much I had, but you have a VERY sizeable wardrobe...I can't wait to dress you in all the cute little clothes!
I'm glad you're growing well and we're on track...and remember if you want to come a little early, say in 7 weeks, we'll be ready by then! Daddy and I can NOT wait to meet you and see your precious face.
Sleep well my little break dancer
xoxo
We had a check up today and got GREAT news...I do not have gestational diabetes! We were tested early at 18 weeks because of a family history. Then at 26 weeks we had the 1 hour glucose test, which came back 9 points higher than the cut off...so a week and a half ago your daddy and I went to the hospital for the 3 hour fasting glucose test. It was not fun Peanut, but today we were told that all 4 blood draws came back in the right range! No borderlines. It's a relief =)
We also talked to JoJean about lots of questions mommy had and now I feel better about pain options, pediatricians and a few other concerns. You sounded great, but were shy again, really active while we were waiting and still as a can be when we listened to your heart, but it's beating strong at 144, then just as crazy again once we were done putting you on the spot. I wonder if this means you're going to be a shy baby! I also got a flu shot...just the regular flu shot, the H1N1 shot is not available and they aren't sure they'll get it. I'll tell you all about H1N1 when you're older and we look through your baby book.
Daddy spent the evening with Johnny Smith staining your dresser! I can't wait to see it. It's at Johnny's house drying and he's going to put the finish coats on it later this week. Hopefully we can have it all set up in your room by the end of the weekend. Mommy is planning on doing A LOT of your laundry this weekend so you'll have fresh clothes when you come home. We're also hoping to set up your crib this weekend. We'll see if that happens, but I'd like to done so after your baby shower we can put stuff away and not have to sort stuff twice!
Speaking of baby showers...yours is right around the corner, which means A LOT of people are going to be visiting and I'm so excited for you to hear their voices for the first time :) Grandma Middleton (who was affectionately named GGMa by Dakota) will be coming on Oct. 7 for 3 WEEKS! I am very excited about this, hopefully sometime before you're one we'll be able to see her either in Port Huron again or in New Mexico. Also, Aunt Caitlin is coming home from Maryland...I haven't seen her since the weekend we told her about you! And of course Aunt Emily will be driving down and Aunt Tracy and Aunt Kim will be driving up =) And to top off all the excitement, your grandma Mayhew is also flying in for the weekend! So on top of your out of town guests there will be a lot more people joining us to celebrate!!!!! Daddy and I are excited to see everyone, it should be a fun time.
We're slowly getting ready for you, but every once in a while (o.k. more like 10-20 times a day) I wonder where the time went! We have lots to do, but I'm confident we'll get a lot done this weekend, and we have a carseat for you! And a stroller that matches, which I'm afraid because of your impending birth day, will be stored for a while! And I didn't realize how much I had, but you have a VERY sizeable wardrobe...I can't wait to dress you in all the cute little clothes!
I'm glad you're growing well and we're on track...and remember if you want to come a little early, say in 7 weeks, we'll be ready by then! Daddy and I can NOT wait to meet you and see your precious face.
Sleep well my little break dancer
xoxo
Friday, September 18, 2009
We need help!
Well baby Mayhew...
We're going to ask for some help...which I'm sure won't be the first time we do :)
We need a name for you...a least the list narrowed down! We've already decided to wait to pick your official name until we meet you, but it would be kind of hard if we met you with a list of 10 names to whittle down when we see your precious face. So we're asking all of your fans to help us!
We've created a poll on the side bar of your blog to allow people to vote on which name they like best...pretty cool idea, huh?!?!
So let the people at it...and if you have a comment about the names, please feel free to leave one in the comments section after this posting. We know for sure the baby's middle name will be Carter (Aubree's maiden name)...so keep that in mind while you vote!
Thanks for your help =)
We're going to ask for some help...which I'm sure won't be the first time we do :)
We need a name for you...a least the list narrowed down! We've already decided to wait to pick your official name until we meet you, but it would be kind of hard if we met you with a list of 10 names to whittle down when we see your precious face. So we're asking all of your fans to help us!
We've created a poll on the side bar of your blog to allow people to vote on which name they like best...pretty cool idea, huh?!?!
So let the people at it...and if you have a comment about the names, please feel free to leave one in the comments section after this posting. We know for sure the baby's middle name will be Carter (Aubree's maiden name)...so keep that in mind while you vote!
Thanks for your help =)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Oh boy, oh boy
Well, we've been neglecting your blog Peanut...so it's time for an update. I was hoping then next post would include pictures, but that's going to have to wait!
We're getting closer and closer to your arrival. We're just 11 weeks away! And can not wait. We had our ultrasound at the "Big House" and thank you for being so cooperative. And thank you for giving your father something to smile about. He was very please when the ultrasound tech repeated "yes, those are his boy parts!" We're so excited about welcoming our little son soon!
We had our follow up doctor's appointment today, and JoJean reassured us that you were PERFECT! You're growing well, still in about the 60th percentile for growth and your heartbeat is strong. Unfortunately my blood sugar test didn't come back as we had hoped. So I am off to the hospital for a 3 hour fasting sugar test. Hopefully it comes back o.k. and we can escape gestational diabetes. My blood pressure is VERY good though, so that's a bonus. JoJean said several times she thought it might be earlier than 11 weeks...while I'm excited to meet you, I'm also very nervous, so feel free to come when you're ready ;-)
I have a consult with an anesthesiologist tomorrow to talk about my options for medication during delivery and should we need a c-section. I'm super nervous about that!
We go back in 3 weeks, then it's every 2 weeks until 36 weeks when we'll start going every week. It's getting so close. I've already scheduled my time off. I'm going to start my time off on November 16, hopefully to get some rest before you arrive. If not, I'll gladly spend that time with you. I also officially picked the doctor that will be delivering you today. JoJean can only see us until 36 weeks, so after that we're going to see Dr. Kutsche.
We've got the house ready for you...just need to get your room in order. Grandma Mayhew bought your crib when she was home last, we just need to put it together. And daddy is going to get started on your dresser soon. You'll have some history when you get here, your dresser was your Grampy Carter's when he was little and then mine...and now it will be yours. Daddy is going to sand it and refinish it so it looks brand new for you! Aunt Caitlin also sent home all of your bedding with Aunt Emily and Aunt Roo when they went to visit.
We're having a baby shower on Oct. 11 too! Both daddy and I are excited to see lots of family and friends and to share you with them! We're going to take your pictures in and maybe even print your little blog out to share.
Daddy has been singing to you lately, and talks to you a lot now. He likes to sing the I'm a little teapot song, but replace teapot with peanut. If you're short and stout, blame him :) He's also getting quite bold with the things he's saying to your mommy...he's lucky I have a sense of humor! Lately he's told me my swollen toes look like vienna sausages, and when he was trying to feel you kick he told me my belly jiggled when you kicked. And just today when the nurse was making our appointment with the anesthesiologist and she told her my BMI he whispered, that means you're a little chunky! Silly daddy, he'll learn soon enough :)
Well sweet Peanut...we're going to head to bed. I'll try to get pictures posted of your room soon! We love you and can't wait to meet you!
We're getting closer and closer to your arrival. We're just 11 weeks away! And can not wait. We had our ultrasound at the "Big House" and thank you for being so cooperative. And thank you for giving your father something to smile about. He was very please when the ultrasound tech repeated "yes, those are his boy parts!" We're so excited about welcoming our little son soon!
We had our follow up doctor's appointment today, and JoJean reassured us that you were PERFECT! You're growing well, still in about the 60th percentile for growth and your heartbeat is strong. Unfortunately my blood sugar test didn't come back as we had hoped. So I am off to the hospital for a 3 hour fasting sugar test. Hopefully it comes back o.k. and we can escape gestational diabetes. My blood pressure is VERY good though, so that's a bonus. JoJean said several times she thought it might be earlier than 11 weeks...while I'm excited to meet you, I'm also very nervous, so feel free to come when you're ready ;-)
I have a consult with an anesthesiologist tomorrow to talk about my options for medication during delivery and should we need a c-section. I'm super nervous about that!
We go back in 3 weeks, then it's every 2 weeks until 36 weeks when we'll start going every week. It's getting so close. I've already scheduled my time off. I'm going to start my time off on November 16, hopefully to get some rest before you arrive. If not, I'll gladly spend that time with you. I also officially picked the doctor that will be delivering you today. JoJean can only see us until 36 weeks, so after that we're going to see Dr. Kutsche.
We've got the house ready for you...just need to get your room in order. Grandma Mayhew bought your crib when she was home last, we just need to put it together. And daddy is going to get started on your dresser soon. You'll have some history when you get here, your dresser was your Grampy Carter's when he was little and then mine...and now it will be yours. Daddy is going to sand it and refinish it so it looks brand new for you! Aunt Caitlin also sent home all of your bedding with Aunt Emily and Aunt Roo when they went to visit.
We're having a baby shower on Oct. 11 too! Both daddy and I are excited to see lots of family and friends and to share you with them! We're going to take your pictures in and maybe even print your little blog out to share.
Daddy has been singing to you lately, and talks to you a lot now. He likes to sing the I'm a little teapot song, but replace teapot with peanut. If you're short and stout, blame him :) He's also getting quite bold with the things he's saying to your mommy...he's lucky I have a sense of humor! Lately he's told me my swollen toes look like vienna sausages, and when he was trying to feel you kick he told me my belly jiggled when you kicked. And just today when the nurse was making our appointment with the anesthesiologist and she told her my BMI he whispered, that means you're a little chunky! Silly daddy, he'll learn soon enough :)
Well sweet Peanut...we're going to head to bed. I'll try to get pictures posted of your room soon! We love you and can't wait to meet you!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Big House
It's been a few weeks since we posted anything...mainly because of limited access to a computer and exhaustion. But I guess it's time to update your fans about you my little peanut. However, that nickname may be changing soon to my sweet little hellian :)
So we're off to the "Big House." First don't get excited because I didn't get you tickets to see the U of M football team play in Ann Arbor. Second, don't get scared cause I'm not taking you on a tour of the jail :) We're headed to St. John's Hospital in Detroit for yet ANOTHER ultrasound.
Yup...third time wasn't a charm. Apparently the first two times there were 5 things the ultrasound techs couldn't measure (brain and heart stuff). Yesterday, at least we got measurements and were able to see important parts of your brain. And we were able to see your heart, just not the four chambers. SO...on we go to the biggest, newest, baddest machines the St. John Health System has to offer.
JoJean said yesterday that there is nothing to worry about, your heartbeat is strong, everything else looks good. And while I continue to call you uncooperative, some of it is your mommy's fault :-( Too much of my weight is carried in my belly, which I would like to optimistically say is adding an extra protective layer to you, but in reality is making the ultrasound a little more difficult. So the combination of you NOT moving at all and mom's tummy do NOT make for a good combination!!!
The good news, you now weigh 1 pound 14 ounces! And judging by what we saw on the screen yesterday...you have daddy's ROUND head and mommy's long, skinny feet! Seriously, you have a very, very round head and face and very, very long skinny feet! You are in the 60% percentile for growth. So you're doing great!
On the gender front, we didn't want to know at first, we were really hoping for a surprise, but we caved at that first ultrasound. And we honestly o.k. with not knowing what you were after that, but we caved again at the second ultrasound. So the ultrasound tech at the hospital said, "if I had to guess, I'd say it was a boy." Then proceeded to point out what would be your boy parts, but let out the disclaimer that it could be your umbilical cord. Yesterday the ultrasound tech at the doctor's office said "if I had to guess, I'd say it was a girl." Daddy and I laughed and told her about the hospital ultrasound and she and the intern proceeded to look quite closely at what could be your umbilical cord but maybe not. However, yesterday they were both sticking with girl! So...mommy and daddy have come to terms with our orginal decision and your assistance helping us stick with it :) We both just want you to be healthy. However, your little cousin Zachary is convinced that the baby in my belly is a girl and your name will be Elizabeth (because apparently he knows a beautiful girl named Elizabeth!).
On the home front...we're almost back home! We are coming close and just have lots of little odds and ends to finish up. We had so much help from some wonderful friends with painting. Jon, Blair, Alisa and Ninny came and wrapped the painting up in one day :) And grammy and grampy have been there an ENDLESS number of hours helping paint, clean, hang trim and light fixtures and keeping daddy calm :) And Ryan gave us a beautiful driveway! And of course Aunt MacKenzee prepared a great lunch for us (her food is always yummy). We're hoping to be back in this weekend, we are focusing on getting the living room and our bedroom complete then we can get back in and finish up your room! Next week when grandma Mayhew comes home we're going to get your crib!!!! I'll be sure to post pictures on your blog for everyone to see...it's just been hard getting pictures up since I don't have my laptop and camera accessories!
Take care my little wild one (cause you are quite the mover and shaker when you and I are alone and no one wants to feel you kick or take your picture)...and hopefully, we'll get to see you better next week!
So we're off to the "Big House." First don't get excited because I didn't get you tickets to see the U of M football team play in Ann Arbor. Second, don't get scared cause I'm not taking you on a tour of the jail :) We're headed to St. John's Hospital in Detroit for yet ANOTHER ultrasound.
Yup...third time wasn't a charm. Apparently the first two times there were 5 things the ultrasound techs couldn't measure (brain and heart stuff). Yesterday, at least we got measurements and were able to see important parts of your brain. And we were able to see your heart, just not the four chambers. SO...on we go to the biggest, newest, baddest machines the St. John Health System has to offer.
JoJean said yesterday that there is nothing to worry about, your heartbeat is strong, everything else looks good. And while I continue to call you uncooperative, some of it is your mommy's fault :-( Too much of my weight is carried in my belly, which I would like to optimistically say is adding an extra protective layer to you, but in reality is making the ultrasound a little more difficult. So the combination of you NOT moving at all and mom's tummy do NOT make for a good combination!!!
The good news, you now weigh 1 pound 14 ounces! And judging by what we saw on the screen yesterday...you have daddy's ROUND head and mommy's long, skinny feet! Seriously, you have a very, very round head and face and very, very long skinny feet! You are in the 60% percentile for growth. So you're doing great!
On the gender front, we didn't want to know at first, we were really hoping for a surprise, but we caved at that first ultrasound. And we honestly o.k. with not knowing what you were after that, but we caved again at the second ultrasound. So the ultrasound tech at the hospital said, "if I had to guess, I'd say it was a boy." Then proceeded to point out what would be your boy parts, but let out the disclaimer that it could be your umbilical cord. Yesterday the ultrasound tech at the doctor's office said "if I had to guess, I'd say it was a girl." Daddy and I laughed and told her about the hospital ultrasound and she and the intern proceeded to look quite closely at what could be your umbilical cord but maybe not. However, yesterday they were both sticking with girl! So...mommy and daddy have come to terms with our orginal decision and your assistance helping us stick with it :) We both just want you to be healthy. However, your little cousin Zachary is convinced that the baby in my belly is a girl and your name will be Elizabeth (because apparently he knows a beautiful girl named Elizabeth!).
On the home front...we're almost back home! We are coming close and just have lots of little odds and ends to finish up. We had so much help from some wonderful friends with painting. Jon, Blair, Alisa and Ninny came and wrapped the painting up in one day :) And grammy and grampy have been there an ENDLESS number of hours helping paint, clean, hang trim and light fixtures and keeping daddy calm :) And Ryan gave us a beautiful driveway! And of course Aunt MacKenzee prepared a great lunch for us (her food is always yummy). We're hoping to be back in this weekend, we are focusing on getting the living room and our bedroom complete then we can get back in and finish up your room! Next week when grandma Mayhew comes home we're going to get your crib!!!! I'll be sure to post pictures on your blog for everyone to see...it's just been hard getting pictures up since I don't have my laptop and camera accessories!
Take care my little wild one (cause you are quite the mover and shaker when you and I are alone and no one wants to feel you kick or take your picture)...and hopefully, we'll get to see you better next week!
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