Welcome Tyler Kenneth Jackson

I would like to introduce to you Tyler Kenneth Jackson, Born on November 7, 2008 at 8:40am. He weighed 10lbs 1oz and was 22 1/4 inches long.

Toddler

Ok, so I had my growth ultrasound this morning. I went in being optimistic but just knew in my heart he was going to be big. Well, I was right. He came in at 11lbs 7ozs. Some of his measurements didn't even measure on the charts. It was somewhat funny. Me, Travis, and the tech all sat there and just laughed. It was amazing how big he was. He is my Toddler!

With him being so big, we are sure we wont be able to naturally deliver, so we have scheduled a c-section. I really didn't want to go this route at all. I wanted to experience everything that comes with labor, but I don't think I will be able to squeeze this one out.

I am excited to know when he is coming though. I am going to have to go back to Babies r Us and exchange a good bit of his 0-3 month outfits for 3-6 months. Now that I know when he is coming, my list of things to get done has lengthened and the work begins. There is still so much to do. As I sit here and write, I think to myself: the next time I post, I will probably have a little baby boy in my arms. I just get so excited. If anything comes up before the delivery, I will post, but if not, be on the lookout for delivery photos!

No baby yet!

I went in for another NST appt this morning and had the same problem keeping Ty's heartbeat. He just did not want to cooperate. We finally got a good rhythm and he made some good movements after we buzzed him TWICE! I was in there forever! I went to see the doc afterwards and she said we are maybe dilated 1cm. Oh come on!!!!! I am ready already. She said we are just waiting on some consistent contractions. She also changed my appt on Thursday from and NST one to a growth ultrasound. Yep, If I make it to Thursday (which I hope I do not) I will get to see how big he is now. It kinda scares me. If he is measuring to big, they may just schedule me a c-section. Not sure though.

Since about 2 o'clock today, I have been having some pretty good contractions. Some being 7 minutes apart and some as much as 15 minutes apart. Nothing consistent though. It is kinda frustrating not know what to expect with a first child. I am sometimes not sure of what I am feeling. Ugghhh. I'm learning though. I will keep all posted. It could be any day now, but knowing my luck, I will go past my due date!

My second Baby Shower

I know this is REALLY late, but I wanted to say thank you to Stacie, Travis's cousin, for a wonderful baby shower at her new house (which by the way is GORGEOUS!). All the Jackson's and Mooneyham's got together and had a very nice shower for me. It was so nice to spend time with them and to talk about the baby. I was able to find out how much Travis weighed when he was born, 8lbs 1oz. He was the biggest baby on that side of the family. Maybe Ty is just trying to out-do his daddy. If he is, I think he is winning. Travis and I are so lucky to have family that loves us so much. We appreciate everything you do for us. Thank you for all the lovely gifts. I can't wait for each of you to come over and use them with Ty.

Getting Closer

First of all, let me say thank you to everyone for all the prayers. For those who do not know, my grandmother Colleen passed away Tuesday. She had her second stroke and just didn't recover from this one. She was a fighter though. It really breaks my heart that Ty will not get to meet her. She was such an amazing person with so much love. She was really looking forward to meeting him. Every time I would visit her, she would rub my tummy and say "We are waiting for you Little Man. You are just so precious." It would just melt my heart. I am truly going to miss her.

I went to the doctor this morning for another fetal monitoring session. Usually, Ty is very cooperative and I am in and out in 30 minutes. Well, not so much today. He kept moving around and we couldn't get a steady heartbeat. I couldn't feel his movements but we kept loosing the heartbeat. Once we got a steady rhythm, I couldn't get him to make any moves so we could record them. We gave him a quick buzz and that woke him up. I am having some pretty good contractions in my back and now in my abdomen. The doctor says that I am maybe a fingertip dilated but nothing to substantial. This is really important for me right now considering I am having to travel to Spring Branch which is about 2 hours and 45 minutes away for my Grandma burial. The doctor said I should be fine to travel, but to turn around and come back at the first sign of labor.

Just a funny story real quick. The other day I was eating lunch with my dad at Providence hospital. It was just him and me and while we were sitting there eating, I had a pretty good contractions. I made the mistake of telling him, because as soon as I said it, he turned WHITE!!!! He asked if I needed to get to my hospital. It was so funny. The panic on his face was priceless. I loved it. Sorry Dad. I just had to have a record of that one. Anyway. I will keep you posted as soon as something exciting happens.

Thanks again for your prayers.

The Baby Room is Finished!!!!!

Finally! We are done with decorating the baby's room. Here are a few pics of how it turned out.





I still need to get some picture frames to go by the lamp and hang the mobile, but that is easy work. I also have his name to hang on the wall or I might just stand it on his dresser. Still debating this. Don't you just love his little hat hanging on the wall. That is in honor of his daddy. I am sure Ty will have as many hats as his father.

My First Fetal Monitoring

I went in this morning for my first fetal monitoring appointment today. I was very exctied to be able to hear the heartbeat for a long period of time. I was also looking forward to sitting and relaxing and maybe even taking a nap while they recorded what they needed. Little did I know that I had a job during all this. They informed me that I could not sleep and had to push a button everytime I felt him move. I was so tired from the night before from not getting a good night sleep, that I think I may have missed a few movements due to the soothing sounds of his heartbeat putting me to sleep.

The monitor showed everthing looks good and that I am having contractions. She asked me if I were feeling them and I told her that I am having so many aches and pains that I do not know what is a contraction and what isn't. They also checked to see if I had dialated any and so far nothing yet. The baby is head down, so we are ready when the time comes. I asked her if we could go ahead and schedule an induction for next Monday and the answer is still no. I am trying to enjoy the little bit of time left that is just me and Travis, but this baby is running out of room and growing fast.

I go back to the Doc this Thursday for more Fetal monitoring. I do not know if they will do another growth ultrasound before I go into labor. If they do, that will be one interesting ultrasound. Watch out Travis, there is about to be a new Sheriff in town! Hahaha