Wyatt Galland Hoopes

Born 8-20-08 2:26 pm
7 lbs 12 oz
20 in.

Labor and delivery were seamless and great! The only glitch was me passing out just at mention of the IV, I hadn't even seen a needle. Other than that it was great. About a 7 1/2 hour labor, and I didn't even have to push-the contractions did it all on their own. Plus I got the epidural before they really started pitocin, so really no pain.

Fresh out of the belly. He has some Jesse looks but definitely not a clone of the other two. He has blond eyelashes, eyebrow and light brown/blond hair. Such a little stud!

Faith loved him and wanted to hold him the entire time and was doing her best to push everyone else away.

This is a Jesse face.

Jesse had been waiting for this day for so long. He was ready for a brother. He would kiss, hug and cuddle my belly all the time. I didn't get to see it, but when they first got to the hospital Wyatt was getting his bath and they set up a stool at the nursery so the kids could watch. Karen, our babysitter, said that when Jesse was watching him he got tears in his eyes. Wyatt is lucky to have a brother that loves him so much.

He's been such a sweet baby and we our so thankful to have the healthy little guy in our arms.

Bags are packed and I am ready to go!

Updates tomorrow...

First Day of School

The first day went off without a hitch! We got up, the kids picked out their outfits, Faith said she wanted "ponies", picked out her bow, and we even got there early. They were so excited to go and both teachers said they were great. Jesse was so excited to show Faith where to go and what to do. I am crossing my fingers that the rest of the year goes this great.

Maybe a tiny bit nervous right here.

Walking in together...

This is old hat for J.

Update

So no, I obviously haven't had my baby--still large and in charge, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I went in on Tuesday and the doctor said that I am dilated/effaced plenty to be induced anytime Mon-Wed next week. So we set up an appointment for 6:15 on Wednesday. That way, Ben can get his travel done for this month and I can take the kiddies to their first day of school. So if not before, Wednesday is the day--I think that both of my other kids were born on a Wednesday too.

Sadly my doctor was recently diagnosed with Lou Gerhigs disease and is now too weak to be able to deliver Wyatt. So one of the reasons I am choosing to be induced is so I will be able to deliver with his partner instead of some random Dr. I don't know. His partner delivered Jesse and we were very happy with him, so we don't mind the last minute change.

I was induced with Jesse and he was an 8 hour labor.
Induced with Faith and she was 2 hours 45 min.
So any predictions what Wyatt will be?

I don't care what it is as long as I get him safe in my arms. Once the epidural kicks in it's like a day at the Spa.

So until then, I will leave you with a few pics of Wyatt's bedroom--almost complete.



*A big orange rug should be arriving any day and will go in between the crib and changing table.


**The side table and baskets still need to be painted.

8-8-08

Wouldn't it be a great birthday?

Start visualizing the contractions.

Oh, and I can offically say...

I am going to have a baby this month!

Fun From Nana

The Nana has a fabulous habit of randomly dropping off toys that she thinks my kids might enjoy. And tonight she outdid herself with this contraption. They were overjoyed and I was even more grateful that my largely, pregnant self got to witness it all comfortably from the couch.

The other day Jesse picked up a toy and said, "Did Nana or Santa get this for me?" Shouldn't every Nana be equated with Santa?

Thanks Nana, we sure do appreciate it.