IT"S A BOY!!!

On January 16th at 8:42 P.M. we welcomed Evan Nicholas Bronson into the world. He weighed 7lbs 4ozs and 20.5 inches long. He is perfect in every way and we are so excited to have a little boy.

I had went to the doctor that morning for my weekly check and I had told the doctor I was having more pressure and the day before had felt a little crampy. We decided to check to see where I was dilation wise. I was dilated to a 3 and 70% effaced. She said that it may be sooner than I think when we welcome our little one. The girls and I went grocery shopping in the afternoon and I was starting to have some contractions. There were a couple in the store that I needed to breath through. I called Jeff as we were leaving to let him know that contractions were coming. I told him not to come home yet but be prepared. As the afternoon went on and we got into the evening contractions were still coming and starting to be more painful. Jeff got home from work and told me I should probably call the hospital. I was not quite convinced yet but I was starting to really work through the contractions. I told Jeff to eat dinner with the girls and I was going to time the contractions a little longer and then call. They were getting closer and stronger so I called into the hospital. She told me to come in because my doctor had in my notes that I come with any contractions. So I finished packing up my bag and Jeff got the girls packed up. We dropped Elia and Emma off at our friends and we were off to the hospital. I think we hit every red light possible but we finally made it to the hospital. They took my into a triage room right away and checked where I was and I was dilated to 8 and about 80-90% effaced. I was having this baby! So I moved into a room. They asked about an epidural or pain medicine but I said I wanted to try without. The doctor insisted that before she broke my water that I get an IV just in case I changed my mind about meds. Well getting an IV into me is not easy and not fun when I was having contractions. After about 4 attempts they finally got one in and then I pushed a little and my water broke on its own (yes right after they got the IV into me). The doctor said I could push with each contraction and after a couple Evan was born. It was another fast delivery (Evan was born about an hour after arriving at the hospital). I am so thankful for quick deliveries. Jeff was able to talk to Elia that night and she was so excited to hear she had a baby brother. The girls came up with Grandma Bronson the next day and they were both in love with their little brother. Evan is lucky to have two loving big sisters.

Things are going pretty good with being home. We are all adjusting to a family of five and a newborn who right now eats every 2 hours. We are loving our little man and our family of five!

38 week appointment

I was to the doctor's this morning for my weekly check. Things are still going well with baby and I. The girls and I heard the heartbeat but I don't remember if she told me the range. I decided to get checked because I have been having a lot of pressure and some cramping. I am dilated to a 3 and 70% effaced. She seems pretty confident that the baby is going to be coming soon. She advised me once I start having contractions to make sure I am calling triage. We do not want to be having this baby at home or in the car. I love the special bond I have while pregnant but I am ready to meet our new little one. We will see what happens and I will make sure to keep everyone updated. If no action I will be back to the doctor next Monday.

Baby Update: 37 weeks

We have made it to "full-term" now with the baby. I was to the doctor on Tuesday and everything seems to be going well. The baby's heart rate was still in the 150's which has been consistent the whole pregnancy. I am still leaning towards girl but there is a small feeling of boy. I asked the doctor if she had an estimate as to how big the baby was right now and she said around 6 lbs. She thinks the baby is going to be close in size to the girls (Elia was 8lbs 10oz and Emma was 8lbs 3oz). She said it will all depend on when the baby decides to come. I have not been checked yet but may at my next appointment on Monday. I had my Group B Strep test last appointment and that came back negative. Not much else to report on the baby. Lots of movement lately at night time. The last few nights I think the baby has been having a dance party. It feels so funny but I know I will miss it once the baby arrives. The girls are getting excited for the baby to get here. Elia asked tonight if she could be the first one to hold the baby. Daddy informed her that mommy or daddy will be the first but as soon as she gets to the hospital she can hold the baby.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

33 Weeks

Wow, I cannot believe in about (give or take) 7 weeks we will have a new little one. This pregnancy has really gone by quickly. I feel like we were just sharing our news with everyone. Things have been going well with the pregnancy. I was to the doctor yesterday and everything seems to be still going well. My blood pressure was a little high but she is not too concerned. She said with two busy girls, the holidays and being sick it is probably just from that. Baby's heart rate was 150's again and baby is head down right now. We discussed delivery a little bit as my worries begin around now. :) She said we may do an induction that way we know I will be at the hospital but that would not be until at least 39 weeks and will depend on if I am dilating or not. Jeff and I kind of talked and we don't think being induced is the best route for me but we will see as it gets closer.
We are getting excited for the holidays. The girls I think have talked to Santa at least 5 times. They can't seem to get enough of him. Our elf Rosie has been here for a while and the girls love finding her each morning too. This weekend is Elia's 5th birthday and the Bronson Christmas party. We will be busy but having a lot of fun. Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season.

Pictures from November

Finally the ultrasound Pictures!!

Well it took 2 months but we finally got the ultrasound pictures scanned onto the computer. Here is our new little one that will hopefully be here in the next 12.5 weeks.