Last pre-baby posting

Hey all,

This is Todd. It's 6:23 AM on December 31st, 2008. I'm sitting in a delivery suite at Bergen-Mercy hospital. Let me recap the days events for you

Tuesday Dec. 30th

2:15 PM - We met with Dr. Kenna for Lynda's weekly appointment. She was 2 cm dialated and thinning. We took an ultrasound that showed that Baby Boy Laird weighed in at 8 lb. 11 oz. Her protein levels in the urine sample were elevated so we were ready to take a 24 hour collection and if they were still up then she was going to induce, well, today! If not, then it would be next Tuesday.

5:00 PM - Lynda feels a bit of, what she thought to be, cramping. It turns out to be contractions that are about 15 minutes apart. This is a good start. Nothing to be really alarmed about.

7:00 PM - The contractions are now 5 minutes apart and are coming more regularly. Lynda decides to call the Doctor and see what to do. With Dr. Kenna's advice, we decide to go to the hospital soon.

9:15 PM - We arrive at the hospital and check in only to find that all birthing suites are full or need to be cleaned so we are put in an overflow room that is kind of small. No problem except the contractions are coming more regularly. 2-3 minutes apart and are growing in strength.

1:00 AM - We are moved to our suite where we've been since. Lynda has had enough of the pain. I can't blame her one bit. It looked excruciating for sure.

1:30 AM - Epidural goes in and things are much more smooth sailing. Lynda is able to rest a little throughout the night and is doing quite well.

6:00 AM - We're at a little stand still. Pitosin is used to speed up contractions. It just so happens that the baby's heart rate dips below 100 for a while which scares us all. A scalp, heart monitor is inserted and it turned out to be a coincidence. Turns out he may have rolled over and cut off his blood supply for a moment. Minor crisis averted. No other major problems.

Rosemary, our nurse, is a pro. She has attended to Lynda's every need. It has been a long exhausting night (don't forget sleepless) but it will all be worth it in a matter of hours.

So this ends a chapter of our lives. PRE-BABY. I'll be posting some pics and an update as soon as possible after this little one is born. Oh, and the name...... you can wait one more day, or a few more hours at least right?

Love to all,

The Lairds

New hefty info arises

Lynda went to her, now weekly, OB appointment. In order to tell if he was facing head up or head down, they did another ultrasound. After some measurement, it turns out that he already weighs in at a hefty 8.5 pounds!

This has Lynda (probably rightfully) concerned about childbirth. What are your thoughts?

Let the Poll's open...

I've added a poll to this blog. Please cast your vote to when this baby's going to be born. We've heard from some people saying he'll be later than the due date. Some that say he'll be early. Let's see what the numbers add up to and who is right.

Todd

Showing a little love to my baby momma...

Hey all,

This is Todd. We had a big day on Tuesday in the baby department. Lynda went to her appointment and things looked great. She was even 1 cm dialated, which come to find out might not mean anything but we're hopeful for a 2008 child. We also met with our pediatrician.

Dr. Kody Moffatt at Children's Physicians in Bellevue. I'm thinking we'll like him. He put our mind at ease about vaccinations and them having no link to autism. That was something Lynda was a little uneasy about considering she works with kids with Autisim. One good word of advice he gave was to make sure to find ways to make his Birthday celebration completely different from Christmas celebration. I'd never thought about that but am glad we were told that. Good things to know!

We also went to the new parent class last night, which is the next class in line after four weeks of learning how to breathe correctly and relax during contractions. You know all the stuff she'll do during labor. So last night we actually get to the part where we really have no idea of what is going to happen.... what to do when we bring this little guy home.

It was nice to learn what to expect when he gets home. Those things noone tells you about. Like the skin on his head that peels away like dandruff within the first few weeks, or not to worry if he comes out with a little rash on him. It'll clear up in a while. Good things to know for sure but the thing that was touching to me was something else.

We're having this child at Bergen-Mercy hospital. Each time a baby is born, throughout the whole hospital, over the speaker comes a recording of a lullaby played by, who I think is Kenny G. You know the saxaphonist with the crazy curly mullet. Well, last night was the second time we've heard that song played during our class and like a switch was turned on, Lynda started tearing up a bit.

Let me tell you, that the mother of my child was moved to tears by someone else's child being born was one of the proudest moments of my life. She is going to be such a great mother. I can see, and have seen these last 8 months, a willingness to sacrifice her own comfort and needs for the good of my unborn child. It makes me love her more everyday.

If you have a word of encouragement for Lynda I know she would love to hear it. Please let her know how much you care for her in the coming months. Find ways to love on her and lift her up in prayer most of all.

Lord, surround her with angels even more this last month as we draw near to the end of pregnancy. Let her know she's loved and cared for by a heavenly father who sent his son we celebrate this time of year.

Lastly, thank you to all who have been by our side to help out already. To all who came to the baby showers. To those who couldn't but sent your love inspite of your presence. It is much appreciated to know the three of us are loved so much!

Thank you,

Todd and Lynda