Labor Story

I always like to hear other peoples stories so I guess I should post some details of mine. I thought I was having contractions all day on Sunday, but I didn't start timing them until 7 that evening when they were 3 minutes apart. We went to the hospital at 9:30 after Troy got to bed and the wonderful Hincheys came to stay with him. I was dilated to a 6, which surprized me. Then things started moving fast. I was an 8 before they gave me an epidural shot which lasted about 20 to 30 minutes and thankfully got me to a 10 before it wore off. I pushed 3 to 5 times, I don't really remember, and Zada was here about an hour and half after we got to the hospital! A more intense, but shorter labor then Troy's.

We are transitioning home today. We asked Troy yesterday if Zada could come live with him, and he said, "No, Troy's house." So wish us luck! We will post more pictures later.

Yes, It Really Is A Girl

Zada Mae Larsen arrived on October 19, 2008 at 10:57 pm. She weighed in at an astounding 9 lbs. 7.5 oz and measured 20 1/2 inches. She and mom are both doing great.

Second Thoughts

I have been having second thoughts about being induced. I am going to wait at least a week to see if this baby will come on her own. My due date isn't until the 22nd, and the whole inducing thing doesn't really sound appealing to me. Am I crazy? I don't know how my body will react since I wasn't induced with Troy. Yes, my hips hurt and I'm uncomfortable, but I will have a sweet baby and a chaotic home soon enough. So sorry to disappoint! You all might have to wait a week or so to see pictures . .mmmm. . .unless I go on my own :)

My Boys

These guys just looked so good Sunday I thought I needed to share a picture! It is impossible to get Troy to just look at the camera. He has to close his eyes to smile! Ted cooperates a little better.

And some GOOD NEWS -I am going to be induced this Saturday! Yippee! I just had to tell my doctor that I didn't want another 9 pound baby. ( Troy was 9 lbs. 3 oz., and only one day early) He said that was a valid concern and he could induce me the end of this week. I didn't have to cry or anything. So if my body reacts well to pitocin, we will have a baby this weekend!

The Latest

Heres what we have been up to:

This is Troy and his good friend Molly. They play so cute together, and he loves to go to Molly's house. It is nice to see him interacting more with other kids.

This is Daddy and Troy at the Vandal game. Yes, we do know what their record is. We figure they need our support. Troy enjoyed the loud noises and cheering, despite the scoreboard.

I've been taking Troy swimming every week, trying to get him out of the house before the baby comes. He really likes it. It took a little while to warm up to it again. And now he will even sit in the bathtub by himself again!

uh-oh

So Ted was giving me a hug today, and Troy came up to him and said, "No, my mommy!" I have never heard him say anything like that before. Perfect timing with this new sibling on the way! This might be really fun!

Baby update

So I have 3 weeks left, and I am starting to get uncomfortable. Okay maybe not 'starting to', I am uncomfortable. Although I am not as uncomfortable as I remember being with Troy. I haven't gained as much weight and I am not retaining as much water either. I kind of wish I had taken some pictures of myself when I was pregnant with Troy so I could compare. But I have no pictures. The one that I had I threw away, it made me sick. That is why there are no belly pics on this blog.

I must be getting a little more irritable as I get more uncomfortable. I told Ted the other night that I was tired of being pregnant. He said ' I'm tired of you being pregnant too, honey.' Poor guy. Sleeping is getting hard. Between the bathroom breaks and adjusting the pillows in the right place I never feel like I have enough sleep. I have tried to tell Troy that we are going to be bringing home a baby in a few weeks, but I'm not sure he really understands. I am hopeful that this baby will come early since I am measuring 2 weeks bigger compared to how far along I am. But I will probably go right up to my due date like I did with Troy. So there it is, the complaining of a big pregnant lady.

Also, for those who missed it, it is suppose to be a girl. They didn't get a very good look. I even tried to have another ultrasound 3 or 4 weeks ago and the doctor couldn't see anything. So I will be bringing some pink and little blue to the hospital.