Introducing...

Park Howard Foulger

4/20/10

4:23 PM

8 lbs. 11 oz.

20" long

Handsome!

Our bigger family ( minus me- the mommy!)

On Tuesday, April 20th I had my last dr's appointment. After so many contractions and being 4 days overdue, I asked to be induced. My doctor called the hospital, then told me to head over. I went home to meet Lane and explain to Brecken what was going on. This picture is my "before" picture.

My doctor broke my water at 10:55 AM and by 4:23 I was holding my little boy. My labor and delivery was very smooth, and included only ten minutes of pushing. Thank goodness for epidurals and great, knowledgeable doctors.

Recovery has been good, minus a litttle fainting spell I had that night when I got up to go to the bathroom. Luckily, I had called for Lane because I was feeling light headed, so he caught me- scary.

The Proud Big Sister

She already loves him so much. She has been great!

Park as lots of dark hair, pudgy cheeks, Lane's nose, and my dimpled chin. I think he is the spitting image of Lane's baby pictures, minus the chin. Lane was a little chubbier at 9 lbs 14 oz.

Going home and wearing his first outfit

Sooooo tiny!

Quick Update

No baby yet! Yesterday was the official due date- I can't believe I passed it. I've had contractions, but they decide to go away. I really hope he comes this weekend... but, I'm okay and in good spirits. I've done all I can to get things started- walk the mall, the park, the neighborhood, the riverfront, Home Depot, Ashley's, Kelley's, and the tulip festival where I also went on a tractor ride, but to no avail! Wish me luck that it will be today! I guess the last posting ruined my chances!

The trip to the tulip festival was our little preschool fieldtrip. Here are some pics:

It was soo beautiful and fun... and the weather was perfect!!!!

Literally, today is the day... I think!

So, who knows- but I think today will be our little guy's birthday. It started with Sunday morning at about 2:40- labor contractions. They were strong, but inconsistent. I only had about six, and they were gone 7am. Last night..... contractions started at 1:20am and were pretty consistently 15 mins. apart, until they decided to end a 4:55Am. I was obviously watching the clock! I haven't had any more-BUMMER! I have my last doctor appointment at 4:30, so I guess we'll see. But I do have the feeling that it will be today, so wish me luck.

And thank you Sharon for watching Brecken so Lane and I could sleep after a rough night!!!! We will need to be rest for what lies ahead!

Any day now!!!

Brecken walks in the other day "looking like Mom"- too cute!

My due date in next friday, the 16th, but the doctor said on Monday that I should expect this baby any day- so, we'll see. I have just been racing around trying to make sure everything is ready: that we have a stocked fridge, have t.p. and all necessities (t.m.i.!), a clean house, a packed suitcase, car seat ready to go, bills paid up to date, plans for Brecken, and on and on and on. Doesn't help that I have been in spring cleaning mode!



We are ready and beyond excited for our little guy, but cannot decide on a name even if our lives depended on it. We have a couple that we like, but I don't like Lane's favorite and vice-versa. Everyone, including us, will be surprised!



We'll update when he arrives!

Baby Shower

My amazing friends, Sharon and Stacia, hosted a baby shower for me last month. It was wonderful and sure help to make it a reality that I am going to have a little one again- a little boy- Wow!!!

Aunt Jeanie made Brecken's day by surprising her with a baby stroller, playpen, highchair, and car seat, ....and of course, and little baby boy. Brecken loved it and has been playing "Mom" ever since. What good practice.... not to mention- ADORABLE!!! She named her baby Rex (her name pick for our baby).

Sharon and I- both expecting. Obviously, I will be having mine sooner! She is expecting a little boy too- my little guy's future best friend! Somehow I didn't get a picture with Stacia- I love you too!

It was soo great to have soo many friends and family come- I feel so loved!!!

Now, fully prepared for baby!

Thanks again to Stacia and Sharon, and everyone that was able to come!

Our little cowboy's room

So, this is me preparing for a baby: make the bedding, curtains, boppy, and wall decor. I just about drove Lane crazy- or actually, I did. I was obsessed with shopping and sewing and was all I could think and talk about. I do get a little crazy! I have been done for over a month and have just been twiddling my thumbs, waiting for the baby!

I plan on making his name out of wire and wrapping it with rope to hang above his crib on that wood collage- if only we could pick a name!

Fun times

Besides preparing for baby, this is what we have been up to:

A princess valentine's party (soo, cute- thanks Cheressa!)

Preschool

Playdates with friends

A trip to the beach with the Stewarts, so that "Ariel" could return to the sea! (Anytime we go to the ocean, Brecken HAS to wear her mermaid costume with shell top and all!)

and a stop at the OSU aquarium

A trip to OMSI

And just plain craziness!!!