Welcome Jedidiah David!

I missed the last couple "bump" updates but that's ok because our little guy has officially joined the family!

On June 12, I had my doctor appointment; Brad & Amelia were able to join & listen to the heartbeat. I was only dilated 1 cm but my doctor wanted to schedule an induction date because of my history with Amelia & her getting stuck. He had already scheduled us for Wednesday.

Tuesday night we had dinner at my parents house so we could drop off the dogs and Amelia. Brad & I went home & tried to get some sleep, but we were to anxious/excited to get a good night's sleep.

Wednesday, June 14 we had to be at the hospital bright & early! We got there around 5am and checked in/registered. The nurses hooked me up to the monitors and my doctor came in around 6am. He inserted the jelly, mentioned that I was at 4cm, and that he'd be back to check me later. Around 7:30 my doctor broke my water. I enjoyed some time in the jaccuzzi tub and ate lots of popsicles. I wasn't dilating very fast so the doctor started pitocin around 9am. At 10:00 am I was definitely starting to feel contractions; from 10:00-1:00 I was feeling contractions and was dilating about a cm an hour.

 My doctor came in around 1:15 and said it was time to push! After 5 pushes Jedidiah was born! The doctor and nurses told me to reach down, I had no idea why and they finally told me to reach down because he was here! The doctors handed me Jedidiah and he snuggled right up. Brad was able to cut the cord and we enjoyed looking at our handsome son. The nurses cleaned him up and measured him- he weighed 9lbs 11 oz and was 21 inches long. He has some hair but it's very light, we're thinking he's going to be blonde like Bradley was.

We spent time doing skin-to-skin and enjoying Jed for awhile. My dad brought Amelia up and we enjoyed our time together as a family of 4. Jedidiah had lots of visitors after our family time.

Random things about Jedidiah's birthday-
+there were 11 tornadoes in Wisconsin on the day he was born. We weren't allowed to change our room because we were under a tornado warning.
+he was born on flag day!

Amelia loves her little brother and was so excited to finally see him. She's smitten with him! Brad & I are blessed to have our little boy and we're loving being a family of 4.

                                                                               

                                                                          Xo, Tiffany

May Happenings.

It's the end of May, which means it's almost time for baby brother to be here. We're very excited for our new adventure to join our family. May was a busy month; enjoying our time together as a family of 3.

+Brad & Paul built Amelia her swing set! She loves her clubhouse and her slides/swings. Amelia loves going outside to play with on her new swing set.

+Mother's Day we were able to enjoy time with both of our moms. We went to Matt & Nicole's house for dinner with Barb. We then enjoyed our day at the zoo with both moms. Going to the zoo on Mother's Day is a fun family tradition that we've done since my first Mother's Day. Amelia loved getting to feed the giraffes and looking at the animals. After the zoo we went to a cookout at my parents house.

+to celebrate Memorial Day we went to the Memorial Day parade in town. Judy and my mom joined Amelia & I. She loved getting to hear the bands and seeing the firetrucks.

May was a pretty relaxing overall. We spent a lot of time enjoying our little family and getting things finished around the house. Amelia enjoyed swimming lessons and gymnastics and loved getting to play outside.

Here's to May ending.... We're excited for June to arrive!

Xo, Tiffany

Baby Bogie ---> 37/38 Weeks

How far along?: 37/38 Weeks   

How big is your baby?: the size of a romaine lettuce

Total weight gain: 0 this week

Sex: We're having a little boy! 

Maternity clothes: maternity pants and whatever shirt I feel like wearing that day

  Sleep: still sleeping ok when I'm sleeping, just waking up lots at night.

Symptoms: He's super low and it's uncomfortable, allllll the time.

Movement: He really only kicks at night right now.

Best moment this week: Memorial Day weekend! We spent time spring cleaning the house, finishing Amelia's playset/playhouse, enjoying cook outs with friends & family, and going to the parade.

Food cravings: ice cream. alllllll the time.

Belly button in or out: in.

What I miss:  sleeping on my tummy and not being uncomfortable all the time.

What I'm looking forward to: roughly 2 more weeks until little guy gets here and I'm so excited! The last week of school is next week which I'm excited for also.

Labor Signs: just very uncomfortable, braxton hicks contractions & dilating to 1cm.

Xo, Tiffany

Baby Bogie ---> 36/37 Weeks

How far along?: 36/37 Weeks

How big is your baby?: the size of a papaya

Total weight gain: +2 this week, +15 total

Sex: We're having a little boy! 

Maternity clothes: maternity pants and whatever shirt I feel like wearing that day

  Sleep: sleep is sleep, I fall asleep easily but wake up a million times.

Symptoms: Very sore, nauseous, & uncomfortable. It's my life right now.

Movement: He kicks lots & lots at night time and that's about it right now.

Best moment this week: It was a pretty relaxing week. I had a dr appointment and heard the heart beat- that's always the best part of the whole appointment.

Food cravings: ice cream. alllllll the time.

Belly button in or out: in.

What I miss:  sleeping on my stomach.

What I'm looking forward to: This weekend is Memorial Day! I plan on doing lots and lots of things.

Labor Signs: No new signs- just very uncomfortable. He's super low and it hurts to walk, sit, and do anything.

Xo, Tiffany

Baby Bogie ----> 35/36 Weeks

How far along?: 35/36 Weeks 

How big is your baby?: the size of a pineapple

Total weight gain: None this week, +13 total

Sex: We're having a little boy! 

Maternity clothes: maternity pants and whatever shirt I feel like wearing that day

  Sleep: sleep is glorious,.. when I actually sleep. I wake up alllll night long to go to the bathroom.

Symptoms: I feel like I'm in the first trimester again, I'm nauseous and sick; plus I'm super sore because he's loooooow and it hurts to move.

Movement: He's kicking all the time

Best moment this week: It was Mother's Day over the weekend! I loved getting time to spend with my family and my mother-in-law. We went to Matt & Nicole's for dinner with Barb. And then on Mother's Day we went to the zoo with my parents, Chelsey & Todd and Barb & Joe. We had a cookout after at my parent's house.

Food cravings: ice cream. alllllll the time.

Belly button in or out: in.

What I miss:  just being comfortable walking and laying down.

What I'm looking forward to: We have a pretty relaxing weekend this weekend. I have to finish a couple things in my hospital bag and Amelia's bag.

Labor Signs: I was checked at my appointment last week. I was 1 cm dilated and he's super loooooow.

Xo, Tiffany

Baby Bogie ---> 34/35 Weeks

How far along?: 34/35 Weeks 

How big is your baby?: the size of a squash

Total weight gain: 1 this week, so +13

Sex: We're having a little boy! 

Maternity clothes: maternity pants and whatever shirt I feel like wearing that day

  Sleep: still waking up a couple times a night

Symptoms: sore alllllll the time, it hurts to move; and I have contractions every day

Movement: He's kicking all the time

Best moment this week: Brad, Grandpa & Opa started building Amelia's swing set! She's sooo excited for them to finish it so she can play on it.

Food cravings: ice cream. alllllll the time.

Belly button in or out: in.

What I miss:  not being sore all the time, not getting hot every time I'm walking around/moving for longer periods of time

What I'm looking forward to: Mother's Day is this weekend! So excited to spend time with family. Brad & Paul will be working on the swing set again.

Labor Signs: I was checked at my appointment today. I'm 1cm dilated and the baby head is down and looooow.

Xo, Tiffany

Baby Bogie ---> 33/34 Weeks

How far along?: 33/34 Weeks 

How big is your baby?: the size of a durian

Total weight gain: none this week, +12 total 

Sex: We're having a little boy! 

Maternity clothes: maternity pants and whatever shirt I feel like wearing that day

  Sleep: still waking up during the night and having  a hard time falling asleep

Symptoms: Braxton hicks contractions everyday & they hurt!

Movement: Little guy moves all around alllllll the time

Best moment this week: Brad & I had our last "date" night before baby brother arrives. We went to the movies & saw the new "Beauty & The Beast." Amelia had a sleepover at Oma & Opa's house.

Food cravings: ice cream. alllllll the time.

Belly button in or out: in.

What I miss:  nothing much really, just getting really uncomfortable so just ready for that to be over.

What I'm looking forward to: the goal is to build Amelia & baby brother their swing set this weekend. Hopefully the weather stays nice out and the guys will be able to get that all ready. Sooo excited!


Xo, Tiffany