Newborn Pictures

You can check out our newborn pics here:

http://junipertreephotography.com/viewing/?slideshowID=83168

They turned out great. I absolutely love the pics and even more the precious baby in them!!

3 weeks

3 weeks old

• I'm 8'6 and 21 inches long
• I eat 2-3 ounces every 2-3 hours
• I'm starting to be awake a little more each day
• I'm still trying to figure out my days and nights
• I love my swing and my playmat
• I go for a walk by the river almost everyday
• I'm starting to turn my head towards mama and daddy when they talk to me
• I love to be read to
• I love to look at bright colors and lights
• I finally have a belly-button!!
• I've been to eat and mama at daddy's favorite places, pizza, mexican, chinese and Cracker Barrell
• I've been to Target and Wal-Mart
• I've had visitors from Alabama (Ellen) and Denver(Laura) who came by just to see my sweet face
• I got lots of love from Grandma and Grampaw J, Papa, Mamaw and Grandad, Aunt Amanda and Uncle Ryan over the weekend

Woo Pig Sooie

Joel has dressed Jedidiah in his lil Hog outfit the past 2 Saturdays. Maybe it's bringing good luck to the Razorbacks!

Two Weeks

Sleeping with Mama

Waiting at the Dr.'s office for a 2 week check up

Sweet Cheeks

One Week

Friday Jedidiah had his first day out. Before his Dr. visit, Momma and Grandma went and got dessert at the Crepe maker. A Nutella and Strawberry Crepe!! It was so good. Then we went for a one week check up to make sure he was gaining weight. He had dropped to 6'12 before we left the hospital and was back up to 7lbs. We saw Dr Livingston at Ped. Consultants. He was very nice and patient and answered all our questions thoroughly. Jed loved being out in his car seat. He slept pretty much the whole time in the car and walking around downtown. We had a good time and took a big long nap when we got home.

Past few days...

Day One

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Day 5

Labor Day

In honor of Labor Day, I'll tell you a little bit about my labor day experience:

• Wed. September 1st I had a Dr. appt. I was 1cm and not effaced. After talking with my Dr. we decided to scheduled an induction for Sept. 5th, the following Sunday. 
• I was very nervous about scheduling an induction in case my body wasn't ready, but I was leaning heavily on Proverbs 16:9 " The mind of the man plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps." And obviously he did...
• Friday morning I worked 4 hours. I then went and got our car seat installed at Baptist. I then went home and took a 3 hour nap. Sometime during this nap, I dropped my phone in a glass of water on my nightstand and fried it. Good by Samsung Solstice...
• Friday night Joel and I went to Olive Garden. I had read that eggplant parmesan can induce labor...may or not be true. Then we went and walked around Target.
• We went to bed around midnight...or well Joel did.
• At midnight I started contracting every 10 minutes. They were too strong to sleep through, so I started painting the canvas' for Jedidiah's room. I thought that it was false labor and that they would eventually go away. Little did I know I would be up all night. 
• After finishing the 4 paintings. I then proceeded to clean the WHOLE house..trying to keep quiet because Joel was still sleeping. By this time my contractions were about 6-7 minutes apart. 
• About 4:30 I woke Joel up and told him we needed to go to Wal-Mart to get me a new phone. I was very restless and I couldn't walk the neighborhood at 4 in the morning, so I thought walking at Wal-Mart was a good idea. Joel thought I was going to have the baby at Wal-Mart. I'm pretty much a big wimp, so I acted like I was dying everytime I had a contractions. 
• We went to Wal-Mart in West Memphis around 6 and got me a go phone. Joel began to time my contractions and they were about 5 minutes apart. We then went to Howards to get the best donuts ever!
• When we got home around 7, we started talking about going to the hospital. I was still convinced it was all early labor and did not want to go and get sent home, so we hung out some more at the house, packed showered, etc...
• Around 10, I was contracting every 3-5 minutes, and like I said before acting like I was dying, so Joel convinced me we needed to head in.
• We got to Baptist around 1030. I walked around the parking lot several times, telling Joel we didn't need to be here and that we were going to get Memphis Pizza Cafe when I got sent home for early labor. After much convincing I went in and got checked out in their triage area. 
• Little did I know that I was now 3cm/80% and -1 station!! YEAH!! I was actually in labor and all that pain was actually accomplishing something. Dr. Mestemacher happened to be there for another delivery, so I was kept for delivery.
• I then got into a L&D room. They asked me if I wanted my epidural. I said I wanted to wait, but yet again Joel convinced me otherwise. I'm so thankful for Joel. My epidural went great, took about 3 minutes and didn't hurt at all.
• Mestemacher then came in about 1230 and broke my water. I was then about 4cm.
• I then just hung out waiting to change. Joel, my mom and Kathleen were great company while we were hanging out. At 430 I was 6cm and beginning to think it was going to be a long night.
• I was very surprised at 630 when my nurse told me I was complete!! Joel was in the parking lot with Brent and I'm pretty sure he ran back when I called him. 
• I began to push at 7:00 (after shift change of course). Joel was so encouraging and loving. So thankful for him!!
• Jedidiah was delivered @ 7:33. He was 7'4 and 20 inches long. He is absolutely perfect!!
• I am very thankful to the Lord for calming all my crazy "I'm a labor and delivery nurse" fears. God is so faithful and kind to us in Jesus Christ. For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)

Jedidiah's Birthday!

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