It's a GIRL!!!! - Avery Alexa Hansen
After 2 1/2 hours of pushing, Avery Alexa Hansen made her grand entrance into the world at 3:36pm on Friday February 22, 2008. She weighed 8lbs even and was 21in long. Alex and I couldn't be more in love with our beautiful baby girl!!
It's go time....
At our appointment this afternoon there still hadn't been much change - 2cm dilated and 80% effaced - so Dr. Besse said it looks like we are going to have to be induced. Otherwise this baby seems perfectly content to stay put until spring. After checking the hospital schedule we were left with 2 options - being induced tomorrow (22nd) or waiting until next Wed (27th). So tomorrow it is!! We will be at the hospital bright and early at 7:15 to get things started - which you all know will be a challenge for me. :)
Alex and I spent our last night without baby having dinner at one of our favorite restaurants and then coming home to spend some extra quality time with Hank. We are both extremely excited - and of course, I am starting to get a bit nervous. The bags are all packed and loaded in the car. And as soon as I post this message, hopefully we can both get one last good night of sleep.
We plan on posting an update and some pictures as soon as possible tomorrow - but I am not making any promises. Thanks again to you all for the prayers and good wishes.
Alex and I spent our last night without baby having dinner at one of our favorite restaurants and then coming home to spend some extra quality time with Hank. We are both extremely excited - and of course, I am starting to get a bit nervous. The bags are all packed and loaded in the car. And as soon as I post this message, hopefully we can both get one last good night of sleep.
We plan on posting an update and some pictures as soon as possible tomorrow - but I am not making any promises. Thanks again to you all for the prayers and good wishes.
Due Date - Come and Gone
Well, it doesn't look like this baby is going to make an appearance today. At our doctors appt on Friday there was still no change to report. Our next appt is on Thursday the 21st and our regular doctor, Dr. Besse, will be back that day (he has been in Hawaii for 2 weeks) so I am actually hoping that we hold out until then. I am still feeling really good - and definitely still getting bigger!
The Nursery Is Ready
At our doctors appt yesterday there was no change since last week - still dilated to 1cm and 75% effaced. Dr. Besse will be out of town until the 21st, so if anything happens before then one of his partners will be taking care of us.
Our bags are packed, the carseat base installed, and the nursery is 100% ready. We plan on spending the rest of the weekend stocking up on groceries and getting the house cleaned up.
Our bags are packed, the carseat base installed, and the nursery is 100% ready. We plan on spending the rest of the weekend stocking up on groceries and getting the house cleaned up.
Look at those Chubby Cheeks!!!
We had another ultrasound on Wednesday b/c Dr. Besse wanted to make sure that the baby is positioned head down - and he/she definately is, so we are good to go. Our last ultrasound was in week 23, so it was exciting to see how much bigger the baby has gotten during the last 15 weeks. According to the ultrasound measurements the baby is already 7lbs 5oz!!
At our Dr. appt on Friday we found out that I am dilated to 1cm. Although that doesn't mean too much at this point it's nice to know that things are progressing.
At our Dr. appt on Friday we found out that I am dilated to 1cm. Although that doesn't mean too much at this point it's nice to know that things are progressing.
The Stroller Saga Ends...
My Mom & Dad had always planned on buying us our stroller & carseat system for the baby shower, but my Mom ran into a little snag when she went to actually purchase it from Target. They had clearanced it out and were unable to locate one at any of the Target stores in the Tri-State area. Well, let's just say I got a "tad bit" emotional about the situation (and yes, I am blaming that on the hormones). But luckily, Alex's Aunt Rhonda lives in Dallas where there is a plethura of Targets. After sitting on hold for what seemed like hours, I finally tracked one down at a Target store near their home in Plano and Rhonda was so kind as to pick it up and have it shipped to us here in Omaha. We can't thank her enough for going out of her way to help us out. I also can't thank my Mom enough for putting up with my strange emotional attachment to this specific stroller. :)
Blue or Pink - Which one will it be???
Alex and I went shopping this weekend and bought a blue outfit and a pink outfit for the baby to come home in. Now we just need to get the bag packed and we will be all ready to go.
Pregnant Neighbors
My next door neighbor, Sarah, is due 5 weeks after I am and she had a baby shower today. They are having a little girl.
Cousin Cosmo Comes to Visit
Erika brought Cosmo down to stay with us for a few days while she was out of town. Hank LOVES when his cousin Cosmo comes to visit.
Baby Shower
My friends Catherine and Michelle threw me a baby shower this weekend. Michelle ended up not being able to be there for the shower b/c her daughter had a dance recital, but she came down the night before to drop stuff off at Catherine's and we were able to go to dinner.
The shower was so nice - Catherine did a great job! She even got me an adorable turtle cake. We got so many nice gifts and can't wait until our little one arrives so we can put them all to good use.
The shower was so nice - Catherine did a great job! She even got me an adorable turtle cake. We got so many nice gifts and can't wait until our little one arrives so we can put them all to good use.
Belly Shot - Week 33
Only 7 more weeks to go and we're getting bigger everyday! I'm not quite sure why we keep taking these pictures in front of the fridge though. :)
1st Baby Shower
Marsha's friends threw us our very first baby shower this last weekend. We got so many nice things and can't wait to get them all home and set up in the baby's room.
Glover Family Christmas
It's becoming a bigger challenge each year for us to all fit on the couch, but we always seem to manage. To add extra excitment this year - we had the pregnant lady push the timer on the camera and them sprint to the couch before the flash went off.
Hank's 3rd Birthday
Hank turned 3 years old today! It feels like just yesterday that we were giving him his first bath and barely sleeping through the night b/c he was whining in his kennel. These last 3 years have definately been good practice for our new arrival - and I am sure he/she will be even more spoiled than Hank.
Hank's 1st Bath
Hank's 1st Toy
For his birthday we took him to Three Dog Bakery to pick up his birthday cake. We also let him pick out a new toy. Of course, the lady behind the counter spoiled him with all sorts of treats. He was so tired by the time we got home - but not too tired to play with his new toy.
Hank's 1st Bath
Hank's 1st Toy
For his birthday we took him to Three Dog Bakery to pick up his birthday cake. We also let him pick out a new toy. Of course, the lady behind the counter spoiled him with all sorts of treats. He was so tired by the time we got home - but not too tired to play with his new toy.
Belly Pics - 28 Weeks
Everything is going very well - with the exception of the sudden onset of heartburn I have been having after every meal. Thanksgiving was great this year...2 big meals in one day! :) "We" have gained a total of 18 lbs at this point and Dr. Besse says everything is right on track.
More Ultrasounds Pictures!!!
Here are a few of the latest ultrasound pictures. We have had 2 ultrasounds in the last 4 weeks and the baby has not really wanted to cooperate either time. The ultrasound technician said that he/she is laying with it's face towards my back and wasn't letting her camera get the right angle to get good pictures for Mom and Dad to show off. The few that we did get are all of the baby's face...except the last one, which is the spine.
2D Picture of baby's face
3D Pictures of baby's face - arrow pointing at nose & mouth
Baby yawning - This was amazing to see on the monitor in action.
Baby's spine
2D Picture of baby's face
3D Pictures of baby's face - arrow pointing at nose & mouth
Baby yawning - This was amazing to see on the monitor in action.
Baby's spine
Hank's Photo Shoot
My friend Catherine is a photographer, so I had her take some pictures of Hank that I could have blown up and framed for Alex's birthday. They turned out GREAT...so great that I can't wait to have her take some more. Alex loved his birthday gift! Thanks again Catherine!
It's been 4 Years!!!
Alex and I celebrated our 4th Anniversary by going to a movie...something we haven't done in a really, really long time. We of course pigged out on the usual concession stand goodies - popcorn, coke, snickers, hot tamales. Let's just say that the baby definately let me know that it didn't appreciate all the junk for dinner. We came home and I headed straight for the tums...and then off to bed. Sorry baby!!!
The Baby's Furniture
We purchased the baby's furniture at Nebraska Furniture Mart this weekend. Alex (the construction guy) actually put the crib together in the living room and then realized that it wouldn't fit through the bedroom door...even though he tried persistently. So, he ended up taking it back apart and reassembling it in the baby's room. Luckily, the dresser/changing table came completely assembled so all we had to do was move that into place.
Proud New Business Owners
I know this update is a little outdated, but I figured I would fit it in before this blog becomes ALL about the baby.
As most of you know, Alex and I are the proud new owners of Laughlin Construction Company. We officially took over on March 30th. For those of you that weren't able to celebrate with us, here are a few pictures from the day of the closing. Things are going really well and we couldn't be more excited to make this company our own!
Jerry Laughlin (the former owner) with Alex on closing day
Our friends Matt & Catherine Bosley surprised us in May with a party to celebrate our new business venture. They managed to invite all of our closest friends and family to Omaha without us even suspecting a thing. The biggest surprise was that our Mom's were even able to keep it a secret!! :)
It meant so much to Alex and I that everyone was there to show their support and help us celebrate. Here are a few pictures from that night.
As most of you know, Alex and I are the proud new owners of Laughlin Construction Company. We officially took over on March 30th. For those of you that weren't able to celebrate with us, here are a few pictures from the day of the closing. Things are going really well and we couldn't be more excited to make this company our own!
Jerry Laughlin (the former owner) with Alex on closing day
Our friends Matt & Catherine Bosley surprised us in May with a party to celebrate our new business venture. They managed to invite all of our closest friends and family to Omaha without us even suspecting a thing. The biggest surprise was that our Mom's were even able to keep it a secret!! :)
It meant so much to Alex and I that everyone was there to show their support and help us celebrate. Here are a few pictures from that night.
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