Wow...what a whirlwind life has been over the last few days. What started out as one of the scarier situations I have been in ended up with the sweetest little prize...Camden Joseph Smith <3 And while we would have loved to have let him keep cooking just a bit longer, it just wasn't in the plans. Luckily, he is here...healthy and just as snuggly as can be.
How far along?
Camden Joseph joined our family at 1:39 AM on Saturday August, 17th...exactly 38 weeks.
How big is baby?
5lbs 15 oz and 19.25" long- although at his check-up 4 days later they measured him at 18"; I was shocked and asked if he had shrunk lol, and the nurse said that it was more than likely that the delivery nurses weren't as precise on their measurements since it's not their main priority...she also said she didn't force his legs down to measure him...so it's likely that he is somewhere between 18 and 19" long.
Weight Gain
I never got a chance to weigh myself or go to my 38 week doctor's appointment...at my last appointment I was up about 21 lbs and steadily gaining (all that ice cream, and possibly the swelling I suppose lol!) So my guess is I gained about 25ish lbs total.
Weight Gain
I never got a chance to weigh myself or go to my 38 week doctor's appointment...at my last appointment I was up about 21 lbs and steadily gaining (all that ice cream, and possibly the swelling I suppose lol!) So my guess is I gained about 25ish lbs total.
What's baby up to this week?
This week little man was shedding the white goo, called the vernix caseosa from his skin. I didn't notice or pay any attention to this when he was born...my mind was on other things, so I cannot confirm or deny if this actually happened ;)
This week little man was shedding the white goo, called the vernix caseosa from his skin. I didn't notice or pay any attention to this when he was born...my mind was on other things, so I cannot confirm or deny if this actually happened ;)
Symptoms?
This week was really rough, and knowing now what the end outcome was it makes so much sense. I was exhausted, swollen in my feet/ankles, light headed, and just overall blah feeling. I felt this way leading up to my water breaking with Bennett so I assumed baby time was getting close.
Maternity Clothes?
I had set aside a whole section of the closet for things that fit and that I could wear to work. It was filled with lots of maxi dresses and light weight/short sleeved cardigans...turns out it was unnecessary. I went back to work Aug 8th and for in-service we wore staff t-shirts and jeans and even the first 2 days of school we were given jeans passes...soooo I really only had to get dressed in nicer clothes twice, which was nice especially because the weather took a turn for the HOT!
Sleep?
Sleep was terrible this week...and I started out life with a newborn with a major sleep deficit. I had a lot of trouble falling and staying asleep this week and then spent a night in the hospital being monitored and I slept terribly then...soooo I suppose I will sleep again someday :)
Missing Anything?
This week I was really missing feeling like myself and being able to get around and play with Benny easily. I was so tired and worn out after long days at work that I parented from the horizontal position pretty much all week.
This week I was really missing feeling like myself and being able to get around and play with Benny easily. I was so tired and worn out after long days at work that I parented from the horizontal position pretty much all week.
Craving?
Nothing really...I was feeling kind of off all week so I didn't have much of an appetite.
Aversions?
See above...just about anything.
Emotions?
I feel like for most of my pregnancy I felt pretty good, but this week was overwhelming. I was tired and over it. I attribute most of that to the return to work exhaustion and being 9 months pregnant in August...100% would not recommend lol!
Movement?
Little man dropped this week so a lot of the movements were down pretty low, but he still managed to get a few kicks to the ribs...he is an active little guy!
Best Moment(s)
No contest here...hands down the best moment was when Camden was born. This birth experience was so very different from Bennett's (in a good way) and when the doctor pulled him out and held him up I swear our eyes locked...seeing his sweet face for the first time nearly made my heart burst out of my chest. Despite all my worries with him being born early he was perfectly healthy and I got to experience having him laid on my chest immediately (with Bennett he was whisked away because he wasn't crying) Meeting your child for the first time is such a life altering experience and is a high like no other.
No contest here...hands down the best moment was when Camden was born. This birth experience was so very different from Bennett's (in a good way) and when the doctor pulled him out and held him up I swear our eyes locked...seeing his sweet face for the first time nearly made my heart burst out of my chest. Despite all my worries with him being born early he was perfectly healthy and I got to experience having him laid on my chest immediately (with Bennett he was whisked away because he wasn't crying) Meeting your child for the first time is such a life altering experience and is a high like no other.
Pregnancy Brain Moments
I am actually pretty proud of myself for keeping it together this week. Going back to work was a lot and there was SO much to do/finish before leaving on maternity leave. I am proud to say I had everything in order "just in case" so leaving on Thursday and not going back wasn't super stressful...plus I have the BEST long term sub and co-workers so I haven't had to worry about a single thing...even though I left right before our testing.
Looking forward to?
The next 12 weeks spent snuggling my sweet little boy!
Projects/Baby Gear purchased?
We had big plans to get everything wrapped up and ready this weekend because we knew baby time could be right around the corner...well...we didn't get our weekend, so here we are :) The good news is we have Amazon Prime and Target down the street...we will eventually get there.
We also had ordered a sign for above the crib that arrived last week and one of the letters was crooked...I had already been having second thoughts about our name choice, so when this happened I was convinced it was a sign. When I was admitted to L&D Thursday afternoon I dropped the bomb on AJ and we then spent the next few days trying to figure out what to do...and even after the baby was born we put off filling out the birth certificate until right before we were discharged. Naming a kid is hard work I tell ya...but the good news is we made a decision and feel good about it, and the Etsy shop offered us a full refund...so we are good there!
We also had ordered a sign for above the crib that arrived last week and one of the letters was crooked...I had already been having second thoughts about our name choice, so when this happened I was convinced it was a sign. When I was admitted to L&D Thursday afternoon I dropped the bomb on AJ and we then spent the next few days trying to figure out what to do...and even after the baby was born we put off filling out the birth certificate until right before we were discharged. Naming a kid is hard work I tell ya...but the good news is we made a decision and feel good about it, and the Etsy shop offered us a full refund...so we are good there!
Running?
I only got out to run one time this week, and that was last Saturday. I felt pretty good on my run and felt confident I would be able to run at least a few more times...but then Monday baby dropped and walking became a treat and then boom he was born. I ran up until 9 days before Benny was born and I ran up until 6 days before Cam was born. Overall, I am really proud I made it as long as I did...and I am already itching to get back out for a run. Thank goodness this weather is less than ideal...so it makes it a little easier to be missing out!
Big Brother Moments
I only got out to run one time this week, and that was last Saturday. I felt pretty good on my run and felt confident I would be able to run at least a few more times...but then Monday baby dropped and walking became a treat and then boom he was born. I ran up until 9 days before Benny was born and I ran up until 6 days before Cam was born. Overall, I am really proud I made it as long as I did...and I am already itching to get back out for a run. Thank goodness this weather is less than ideal...so it makes it a little easier to be missing out!
Big Brother Moments
Holy smokes this kid has absolutely blown us away (yet again) with his laid back demeanor and go with the flow attitude. Life was crazy this weekend and he was bounced from place to place, person to person, and didn't get to see his mommy and he was perfectly fine. It helps that his Mimi and Aunt Catie are his favorite people...but still I expected it to put him out of sorts just a bit, but nope, still my happy go lucky little dude.
Seeing Benny meet his baby brother for the first time was a moment I won't soon forget. My mom brought him up to the hospital and AJ and I intentionally met him at the door without his baby brother...well, he saw us, ran right by us yelling "Baby brother, I brought you a surprise! It's a lovie" and then he immediately asked to hold him and kiss him. We sat them on the bed together and it was love at first sight. He just couldn't keep his lips off his baby brother...so many kisses. He even at one point said "I love you baby brother" and I couldn't stop the tears. I am so excited to see this little bond grow over the years.
Seeing Benny meet his baby brother for the first time was a moment I won't soon forget. My mom brought him up to the hospital and AJ and I intentionally met him at the door without his baby brother...well, he saw us, ran right by us yelling "Baby brother, I brought you a surprise! It's a lovie" and then he immediately asked to hold him and kiss him. We sat them on the bed together and it was love at first sight. He just couldn't keep his lips off his baby brother...so many kisses. He even at one point said "I love you baby brother" and I couldn't stop the tears. I am so excited to see this little bond grow over the years.
