Thad
Aiden Gilstrap is here!!
He was born Saturday, August 22
nd at 7:19am weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 21 inches.
doesn't my mom look so pretty here?
Looking back I was in labor all day Friday with contractions about 15 minutes apart. With family in town, my mom and I dropped off Kate and Jim in San Francisco in the morning, then ran a few errands on the way home. Since it was our five year wedding anniversary, Evan and I went out to lunch since I wasn't sure I would make it to dinner!
Being Kate's birthday as well, something got in me to decorate my whole place. Thanks to Martha Stewart for the inspiration. Evan thought I was crazy, but what's a women in labor to do with herself?? (my mom would say nap)
At 2am we headed to the hospital to learn I was dilated to a 3, almost a 4. Everyone kept saying "well, you're right on the line, you're right on the line..." Bottom line, they sent me home. I wasn't surprised or really even disappointed since this happens so often. Looking back, it was a mistake.
We got home, I labored all night. At 6am I woke Evan and we were admitted to the hospital by 6:40am. They did a quick check and I was at a 7. They quickly got things in motion--lots of people were flying around the room. After getting changed, the IV and a quick epidural, I literally laid back down from the drug and they said I was at a 10 and the baby was at a +2. All of this was within about 20 minutes of walking in the door! So, three quick pushes and Thad was born!
We had a bit of a scare which required us to be in the hospital a bit longer. Thad stopped breathing four times so they monitored him longer. It was very emotional, quite draining, etc. but it made coming home with him that much more anticipated. Without the beeping of machines and constant noise and lights, home was a heaven sent! He is doing perfectly well now. The Dr.'s dismissed it finally as a newborn immaturity meaning he would stop breathing when having spit up or reflux. Apparently they grow out of this in days.
I've decided that I have very cooperative kids...at least initially...when it comes to the date they are born. I did not want this baby born on our wedding anniversary and I wanted an even number (weird, I know). Thad obliged. With Dallin, I needed to be done with finals and I wanted an even number and the first day of spring, and, well, he obliged as well.
Thad has been a dream baby so far! He is eating well and gaining weight rapidly. This is sooooo much easier than it was with Dallin! I am just in love with this little guy. Pictures/stories to come. Thad is waking!! (and Dallin just peed on the floor...)
Here's the famous lady. Man, she hits hard!
Thad's first volleyball game. I pray there are many more volleyball games in our family.
Dallin waiting on the front row to catch a ball. "I'm going to keep it" he kept saying. We didn't have the heart to tell him that this isn't like baseball where the balls cost $1..
And just another one of Thad yesterday chillin' in his swing.
We hit Costco this morning to get flu shots. I anticipated a long line and insisted we get there early. Despite our efforts, we still waited about an hour! While in line, we got a little giddy. Evan is filling out his consent form when he notices he put his work address instead of home address. Telling, I said. Then he notices that in the box labeled mothers maiden name, he writes mine. Telling he says-haha. Next to the mothers maiden name space I notice it's only required if your under 18. Telling!
Cousin David! He is quite the farm hand.
Happy Fall!
I think it comes with a guarantee my body will look like this in three weeks! I'm still officially in my "six week recovery" period, but boy am I ready to get working out. Locals, you're welcome to join me at my place!