Elliana is a true Bronco fan. Tebowing!

Wonder what he is dreaming about?

Dexter John - 2 week check up

Dexter is thriving and doing great. He has gained weight and already gotten longer.
His stats:
Weight 8lbs 10oz
Length 20-1/2 in
Head 36-1/2

The doctor and all the nurses love little Dexter. It is always nice when other around him goo and ga over him. They love ALL his hair, is mellow demor and perfect little face. Plus two of the nurses have commented (the last visit) and remembered us because they said they really like his name! Always makes you feel good.

Comparison

Above are baby pictures of Ryan, Elliana, Dexter and myself...see the comparison. :) PS. Dexter just got his newborn pictures done (this was our "See a glimpse picture")

Updates, Updates, Updates

Now that I am back in business I can post some info about Dexter's birth, Elliana's adjustment and all that fun stuff.

First, obviously Dexter's birth went great. We have a precious new addition to the family. Congrats to my dear friend in Portland who won the "Bragging Rights" guessing game on Dexter's arrival! I don't want to jinks myself but he is a GREAT baby. Feeding great, sleeping well. A little gassy but that is all part of a newborn. We pretty much have to wake him to feed and other than getting his diaper changed he isn't fussy.

Here is a timeline of how our Thursday, November 3 went (a week ago today):

7:15a - Arrived at Hospital

8:15a - Started Pitocin at (2cm)

10:19a - Doctor Breaking Water (3cm)

11:09a - Requested Epidural (5cm)

11:17a - Received Epidural

1:00p - 8cm dilated. Dex in station 1

2:20p - Fully dilated. Dex in station 2

2:30p - Starting to push

3:43p - Dexter John Morris
8lbs 6oz, 19-3/4 in

I find myself pretty lucky, having two beautiful children and two smooth, easy, short labors.
I am feeling great. Of course some aches and pains here an there along with a bit of tiredness but overall pretty dang good. I am nursing and he is doing great. I did get just a few stitches (episiotomy) but nothing to bad (I guess that is to be expected having an eight pound baby).
We have been spoiled the last week in having Ryan's mom, Marcia stay with us. She has cooked and really helped entertain Elliana. Her help has been VERY much appreciated. Today my best bud Nicole from Las Vegas arrives and is staying over the long weekend. Then my parents arrive a week from today. To say the least we will have a lot of help and are VERY appreciative. Once December 1st comes Elli & I will be at a lost with out all the people around.
I think it is natural for most parents to worry about how there first born will adapt to the birth of their sibling. I have to say Elliana is truly an amazing BIG sister. She loves her brother tremendously and is nothing but a helping hand. I am sure there are moments to come but all that worry I had was for nothing.

Tuesday, November 8Th Dester had his first follow up appointment with the pediatrician and everything is perfect! He had already regained close to his birth weight as was at 8lbs 5oz. Most breastfeed babies take 2 weeks to regain the weight since they loose close to 10% after birth. Our next appt is November 17Th were we begin to get percentile stats.

Dexter Sleeping

Mommy and Son napping.

Aunt Kelly and Sexy Dexy.

Grandma and Dexter

Good Morning World!

Sleeping Dexter

Big sisters new big buddy.

Big sister's new little buddy.

Grandpa Morris

Dexter John Morris

Almost here

Angela is fully dilated and Dex is in station 2. (no clue). Doctor is on her way and the the pushing begins!!!

Update

Angela is 8cm dilated and Dexter is I. Station 1 (meaning he's dropped past the pelvic bone or something like that). All is good...

Slowly but surely

5 hours in and Angela is 5cm dilated. She is doing great and not in any pain. And for those wondering, I'm doing great too!!

All good so far...

Let the fun begin.

Baby Coming Soon...

Went to the doctor today and they decided to induce me tomorrow morning. I was 2 cm dilated and completely effaced. Theya re inducing to be safe. My swelling is still pretty bad and my amniotic fluid isn't were they would like it to be. Being taht I am only 3 days from my due date the doc felt more comfortable getting this show on the road!

I check into the hospital at 7:15 AM. Here is the link to the hospital: http://www.edward.org/obstetrics

Keep checking the blog for updates.

Still Preggers....

Four days till my due date, wonder when he will come? We had a few more votes come in so here is the FINAL list. Can't wait for baby brother, Dexter! At this point I will be happy whenever he comes but still kind of hoping for either an 11/7 or 11/11 arrival. Thanks again to all who participated!

NAME DATE TIME WEIGHT
Tim Johnson 31-Oct 11:11 PM 7lbs 11oz
Jason Watson 02-Nov 8:30am 6lbs 3oz
Aunt Kelly 03-Nov 6:07am 7lbs 10oz
Erica Gehlen 03-Nov 4:31pm 7lbs 6oz
Jessica Rutenbar 04-Nov 2:30pm 7lbs 11oz
Gigi 04-Nov 3:00pm 6lb 12oz
April Pigott 05-Nov 11pm 7lbs 4oz
Katie 05-Nov 7:15pm 7lbs 15oz
G. Great Aunt Trixie 05-Nov
Great Aunt Duber 06-Nov 2:52am 6lbs 11oz
Aunt Nicole Morris 06-Nov 6:50 AM 8lbs 2 oz
Opa 06-Nov 7:10pm 6lbs 13oz
Great Grandma West 07-Nov 7:11am 7lbs
Erika Leaper 07-Nov 2:31pm 7lbs 4oz
Christina Murphy 07-Nov 4pm 7lbs 5oz
Anisa Izzolo 07-Nov 8:52pm 8lbs 1oz
Joely O'Neal 08-Nov 12:23pm 7lbs 2oz
Mackenzie Watson 08-Nov 7:42pm 7lbs 2oz
Leilani Austria 09-Nov 3am 9lbs 9oz
Great Aunt Judy 09-Nov 11:09am 9lbs 11oz
Uncle Jason 09-Nov 6:55 PM 7lbs 11 oz
Nana 10-Nov 12:01am 7lbs 8oz
Grandma Morris 11-Nov 1:11am 7lbs 11oz
Great Aunt Patty 11-Nov 7:11am 7lbs 6 oz
Grandpa Morris 11-Nov 11:11 pm 11lbs 11oz
Kenleigh 12-Nov 6:30 6lbs 14oz