chase adrian

As Aunt Lizzy updated, Chase Adrian is here!  He was born on Dec 23 after 24 hours of induced labor (not so fun) and 45 minutes of pushing (thank god for epidurals).  To be honest, I would go through the 24 hours again in a heartbeat for how smoothly  the pushing went.  Overall, it was a great labor and delivery for such a big baby.  Several nurses were surprised he was not a c section. Didn't they know I'm a superhero?

We stayed in the hospital until Christmas Day and we had a great stay.  The nursing staff was spectacular and really made sure we got to know Chase and how to take care of him.  He stayed wiht us in the room so we were confident in taking him home and were able to sleep the first night we had him at home.  Here are a few shots from the hospital

First, a before shot.  Little do I know what I'm getting myself into at this point!

This was taken the morning we went to the hospital

A self proclaimed Ladies Man

Already a Chi O supporter thanks to Aunt Lizzy

The first time Scott fed Chase. I've never seen him smile so big.  This is my favorite picture so far.

Merry Christmas!

We think he has my eyes, but other than that, this baby is all Scott!

I would post more right now, but there is a funky smell coming from the baby next to me, so I better go take care of that!  I'll post more at the next middle of the night feeding!



well now what do they do with this blog?

the tot is finally here!

chase adrian conley. born at 10:16 a.m. 9 pounds 7 ounces.

more pictures soon, but if you come out and you already have a natural mohawk and know how to wink, i'm thinking you're pretty awesome. 

the moment we've all been waiting for....

...is tomorrow!

Tomorrow morning we go in for induction.  We have the be at the hospital at 6:30 am and they will start pitocin.  Who knows how long we'll be there, but we're hoping it's fast!  Elizabeth will update the blog when he's here.

Thanks for thinking of us!

where are you...

Dear Baby Conley, 

We are anxiously awaiting your arrival.  Last week, you seemed all ready to come out and see us.  For the past 5 days, we've had no labor indicators at all.  We are very excited to see you and would appreciate your appearance ASAP.  If you do not choose to come see us before Thursday, we are coming in to get you.  This is your fair warning that we are inducing on Thursday morning!  We love you!

Love, 

Mom and Dad

anytime would be great...

As of yesterday, I am 38 weeks pregnant.  We had an ultrasound and the baby's estimated weight is 9 lbs 9 oz.  Tomorrow we go to the OB to decide if he should be a scheduled c-section.

Last week at the doctor, she told me I was ready to go, all my body needed to do was kick into labor.  So naturally, Scott and I have been on pins and needles all week.

Nothing.

So I kept working and waiting.  Yesterday, I decided I could work no longer.  I was so tired and was getting pains in the afternoon and at night from working, so I stopped and started using the vacation days I had saved up for so long.

I started off today by sleeping late and lying on the couch for about an hour.  After that, I decided to get up and move.  Then the nesting kicked in.  Here is what I've done from 10 am until 9 pm:

Clean and organize Scott's closet

Clean and organize Scott's dresser

Clean and organize my closet

Go to Wegman's and wonder around for 90 minutes, stocking up on food and buying presents

Clean the master bedroom and bathroom

Make a double batch of dinner and freeze half of it 

Take/pick up clothes from dry cleaners

Organize all the baby's books

So my house is greatly benefitting from this baby staying in there.  Now I have to figure out more stuff to do tomorrow!

Ode to Aunt Lizzy...

A message from baby Conley.....

I hear I have something exciting to come out to!  She's related to my mom and she can't wait for me to come out so she can dress me in things like this

This is a cute costume however my mom heard a rumor that my Aunt Lizzy

wants to put me in some sort of Nativity scene....see here

My mom tells me Aunt Lizzy gets mad at her for not opening her eyes in pictures, so I would like to point out the following:



Must be a family trait

Mom and Aunt Lizzy have done a lot of fun things together, like ham it up at Mom and Dad's wedding

And throw fun parties

It's this very special lady's birthday and she will be glad to know that I plan to let her have it all to herself and I will not insist on sharing it with her!  I hope to see you all soon, but not on my Aunt Lizzy's birthday! 

I'm not gonna mess with this girl!

Happy birthday Aunt Lizzy!  Love you!