Monday, February 27, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ethan David Thompson has joined the family!
A few notes, and then some pictures!
Ethan David Thompson joined us after Sarah went through a pretty successful labor. The problem came when she pushed for 3 hours and he wasn't budging.
It turned out that he was facing the sky (the nose is supposed to point the other way). This meant his 15 inch head wasn't going to make it the "normal" way (you read that right...14 inches is considered large already).
So Ethan David joined us via c-section, and it turned out he was 10 lbs 1 oz!! Whoah! Very surprising! The doctor had guessed he'd be 8 lbs.
Here are some pictures...
Showing him to Sarah for the first time...
getting measured and weighed (21.75 inches, 15 inch head, 10 lbs 1 oz). What a chub!
Ethan David Thompson joined us after Sarah went through a pretty successful labor. The problem came when she pushed for 3 hours and he wasn't budging.
It turned out that he was facing the sky (the nose is supposed to point the other way). This meant his 15 inch head wasn't going to make it the "normal" way (you read that right...14 inches is considered large already).
So Ethan David joined us via c-section, and it turned out he was 10 lbs 1 oz!! Whoah! Very surprising! The doctor had guessed he'd be 8 lbs.
Here are some pictures...
Showing him to Sarah for the first time...
getting measured and weighed (21.75 inches, 15 inch head, 10 lbs 1 oz). What a chub!
Kissing Mama for the first time
meeting Oma.
who's your daddy?
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Still no baby in real life, but he almost came in my dreams
Well, little baby-T still hasn't joined us. We are now officially at DD+1 (due date +1).
Last night I rolled over and looked at the clock and it said 4:02AM. I must have only half fallen asleep right after that, and had one of those half-dream, half-awake incrediby vivid dreams. The ones where you don't realize you're even dreaming until a few moments after you wake up.
In the dream I had fallen asleep just after 4AM with my hand on Sarah's stomach. All of a sudden her stomach poked out really far because she was having a huge contraction. Her stomach itself was contorting, which now that I'm awake seems obviously exaggerated.
Still in the dream, Sarah was saying "ow, ow, ow" through her teeth. My brain kicked into gear, and without thinking, I reminded her to focus on her breathing, and we started counting the breaths as I helped her unclinch her fists and relax her shoulders. I noticed that I was so tired that I couldn't open my eyes. I just kept counting her through her breaths with my eyes closed, and that's when I realized, I couldn't open my eyes because I was asleep and dreaming.
Back in reality, I rolled over and thought "nuts, he's not coming yet." I had been so excited to finally meet my little friend, my son. Just have to wait a little bit longer, but I know it will be more than worth the wait!
Last night I rolled over and looked at the clock and it said 4:02AM. I must have only half fallen asleep right after that, and had one of those half-dream, half-awake incrediby vivid dreams. The ones where you don't realize you're even dreaming until a few moments after you wake up.
In the dream I had fallen asleep just after 4AM with my hand on Sarah's stomach. All of a sudden her stomach poked out really far because she was having a huge contraction. Her stomach itself was contorting, which now that I'm awake seems obviously exaggerated.
Still in the dream, Sarah was saying "ow, ow, ow" through her teeth. My brain kicked into gear, and without thinking, I reminded her to focus on her breathing, and we started counting the breaths as I helped her unclinch her fists and relax her shoulders. I noticed that I was so tired that I couldn't open my eyes. I just kept counting her through her breaths with my eyes closed, and that's when I realized, I couldn't open my eyes because I was asleep and dreaming.
Back in reality, I rolled over and thought "nuts, he's not coming yet." I had been so excited to finally meet my little friend, my son. Just have to wait a little bit longer, but I know it will be more than worth the wait!
Monday, February 13, 2006
No baby / No running
No baby yet. He's making all the "alien in the belly" movements, but apparently our little guy isn't quite ready to see the outside world. Soon, very soon!
Also no running to speak of. My left leg just isn't cooperating, between my hamstring and my IT band, it's a no go, so this week it's more swimming, biking, lifting, and icing for me.
Also no running to speak of. My left leg just isn't cooperating, between my hamstring and my IT band, it's a no go, so this week it's more swimming, biking, lifting, and icing for me.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
miscellaneous
Well our little man is coming any day now. Last night I was pushing on Sarah's belly and could feel his little feet (I think). It's so fun that I can talk to him and push at him and he'll start moving around. Can't wait until I get to interact with him on the "outside"!
Ran yesterday and it's now been 4 or 5 runs in a row with no pain in my knee. Still going very short mileage, but I'm slowly getting encouraged. I still hope to get out on the trails again to do some 20-40 milers by late summer/early fall. I like running at night with the reflective vest and the little arm light I have. There's something mysterious to it and it's a nice feeling knowing there aren't many others willing to do what you're doing.
We're mostly moved into the new house. Haven't put up any picture frames yet, so things are a little stark, but I'm loving the place. It fits us well and feels like our home already. No buyers' remorse here!
For those of you wondering what our son's name will be, here's a hint: It's Samuel, Tyler or Ethan. Thought I'd give it away didn't you!
Ran yesterday and it's now been 4 or 5 runs in a row with no pain in my knee. Still going very short mileage, but I'm slowly getting encouraged. I still hope to get out on the trails again to do some 20-40 milers by late summer/early fall. I like running at night with the reflective vest and the little arm light I have. There's something mysterious to it and it's a nice feeling knowing there aren't many others willing to do what you're doing.
We're mostly moved into the new house. Haven't put up any picture frames yet, so things are a little stark, but I'm loving the place. It fits us well and feels like our home already. No buyers' remorse here!
For those of you wondering what our son's name will be, here's a hint: It's Samuel, Tyler or Ethan. Thought I'd give it away didn't you!
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