Family comes to visit

Here are some pictures of the kids with Preston!

Preston hanging out at the mall while the big kids played minature golf.

Trey feeding Preston a bottle at the mall!

First Bath 7/10/09

He hated it!

Jaundice

Well we got home on Monday July 6th but we had to go back to the docter because Preston had high levels of bilirubin when we discharged. His levels were 10.5 and as long as they were under 13 we could go home. We went back to the doctor on Wednesday to check his bilirubin and his levels were 19. When levels are near 24 it can cause brain damage. Preston was put on a belly bed for 3 days. This was the hardest part of having him home and not being able to hold him. We could only take him out when he needed to be fed and then back under the lights. He had to be under the lights for 20-22 hours a day. They checked his levels on thursday and they were at 14.9 and on friday they were 12.1. Finally i was able to hold my baby. Here is a picture of him in his belly bed.

A very special 4th of July

I just wanted to update the blog real fast to let everyone know that Preston Michael has arrived. He was born on July 4th at 459 pm. He weighs in at 8 lbs and 15 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. We are all doing well. Here are a few pictures to hold people over until i can write more.

38 week down 7 days to go!!!!!

Okay we went back to the doctor today. I am measuring at 43 weeks. My blood pressure was 130/82. We got to do another ultrasound and Preston weights about 8 lbs. Doctor does not want to induce me until next week due to boys not being as healthy as little girls and they might have some difficulties with breathing. Dr. Fiore is going to induce me on July 7th at 4 am. Thats really early but its either that or go in the night before. I am not going to be able to sleep so i might as well be at home and comfortable for a few hours instead of being at the hospital. My swelling is still really bad but the Dr promised it would go away whe he is born. Sorry no pictures but i will put some up soon of the back porch!

Nursery

Okay so i finally put up pictures and set up the nursery. I know that family has been wanting to see the final project so here it is. On the wall with the rocking chair we are going to put a large mirror that says God Bless Little Boys Preston Michael. I dont have a mirror right now that has a white frame and so that will be my project tomorrow. Today I got all the things hung up and rearranged the closet. We also got approved by the doctor that we wanted so Preston will be seeing Dr. Stewart!!!!!!

37 weeks and counting

I had an appointment today. I am measuring at 39 1/2 weeks. I have alot of water retention. My blood pressure is 120/82. This is much better but i am starting to show signs of protien in my urine. But now the good stuff. I am still 1 cm and 70% efaced. You know those checks are not very much fun. Apparently Preston's head has started his decent. They did not tell me a number but I do know that they had to push his head out of their way to check me. I have my next appointment on June 30th and at that time we will schedule my induction date if he does not come by then. Will keep everyone posted. I am still really swollen like Fred Flintstone.