Happy Day!

Rowen is being so funny right now, just smiling and looking around...I guess if I just had that big of a poo I would be a happy camper too :)  Just thought I would post a few of his pics with his eyes open.  We don't see them around here very often!

I Lied...

On my last post I spoke to soon saying Rowen never cries...oh he has found his lungs and is not afraid to use them!  Poor guy had his first experience of crying it out last night...I have to give it to him that he has some stamina; he cried from 5 to 6:30 in the morning, but eventually wore himself out.  Praying tonight goes a little better for him.  Hear comes those lungs...more to come!

How I spent Cinco De Mayo...

Our Cinco De Mayo started off with a bang...actually it was more like a pop!  At 1:30 am I woke up to a contraction and decided to walk down the hall to make it easier.  I went to the bathroom and suprise suprise my water had broken!  I walked straight into our room and turned on the shower and shouted to Chad that we are having a baby, my water broke!  I dont think he believed me at first :)  Since I wasn't having very many contractions, I wanted to take our time getting to the hospital since I wanted to labor naturally anyway.  We took showers and started getting our things together and I gave my parents a call at 2:30.  More contractions were getting a little closer so we left for the hospital at 2:40.  Then my body went from 0 to 60 in no time.  In the five minute drive to the hospital my contractions just started rolling in, probably 2-3 minutes apart.  Checking in felt like a lifetime and I thought for sure I was having that baby right there in the ER waiting room.  By the time the got me into triage, I couldn't tell when the contactions began and ended.  I just rolled over and clung to the side of the bed.  Chad was my saving grace, he pushed against my back with each contraction and he brought me so much relief and comfort.  By the time I got into my labor and delivery room I was just about 10 cm and his head was coming fast.  Luckily, my parents were able to get there and my mom was by my side as the nurses said I was just about ready to push, even though the doctor wasn't there yet.  Personally, I could care less if I had a doctor or not, I knew his head was coming so fast I couldn't wait for anyone, this boy wanted OUT!!  However, my mom was on a mission to get that doctor there now and went into the hall to find out where she was right as the doctor walked up.  I can't even describe the pain and intensity of pushing, but with a few solid pushes, the sweetest noise and sight came, little Rowen up in the air crying his sweet cry at 4:36 am.  They put him on my chest and it was love at first sight.  I just stared at this little perfect boy looking up at me and was head over heels in love.  He just layed on my chest and I got to feed him right away which was very sweet to me to get to bond with him so soon.  My little burrito weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz and was 19 1/2 inches longAfter we both got cleaned up, we all walked down to my recovery room and got to hang out together as a family all day.  It was such a blessing to have so many friends and family come visit us that day.  

Rowen has been a total champ, I cannot believe how lucky we have been so far.  He LOVES to sleep and has been a great eater when I can get him to wake up :)  He is not a fan, at least not yet, of crying so hopefully he will be my content little man.  

Rowen's Room...almost done!

 

I have gotten a little grief for not getting these pictures up yet, so today I made sure to go buy a new card reader and get these up ASAP!  I am loving the way little Rowen's room is turning out.  I know I am partial to orange, but I think his bedding rocks!  Poor guy might have to sleep in a crib for a LONG time because I will be so sad to have to change it.  I also have to give a shout out to my mom for being the most precise taper to get his white stripe in his room absolutely perfect!  Chad did the painting, which his maticulous personality came in handy for too!   The best part of his room though is the fact that so many people contributed and when I go in there it reminds me of all the people who are going to be such a blessing in Rowen's life.