We're Goin Home!

On Tuesday (Feb 19th) we were able to leave! Healthy, happy and anxious to get home.  How would we survive without all the nurses, doctors and hospital food? Weeeeellll...we are surviving and we are constantly learning...This parenting thing is not easy, but boy, it has been so rewarding.  We are so thankful to have our parents around to help especially to prepare us for being on our own...the adventure is just beginning :)

Time to take our wreath off our door...we are ready to go!

              Dressing for warm weather...but adorable as ever!!!

 We are in the car seat, I am feeling great (looking tired of course) and lets GET GOING!

Cutie Patootie

I can't imagine a more adorable model-thanks Auntie Lacey for the photo shoots! We are in love with this little guy!

Family & Friends

We were soon visited by family and friends. I apologize to Andrew and Alex because I don't have pictures of you yet...I think we have some, but organizing pictures-well that hasn't happened yet.

Thanks to all my family and friends for sharing this special day-I love you, Love Tucker!

February 17, 2013

Jordan and I had pretty much come to the realization that Tucker was coming on the 19th.  Our doctor had planned for me to be induced and we figured from family history that Tucker may just need a little push.

However....February 17th, 2013

12:45AM-I woke up and very quickly Jordan and I realized that our doctor would not be inducing us on Tuesday after all. My water had broken. I was super excited because I had hoped that my body, not my doctor, would determine when the little guy was to come. All of a sudden we panicked, what were we supposed to do when this happens? Oh yeah, call the doctor.  We called and they said, go to the hospital! Picking up our bags, grabbing our last few items and packing the cars, we and Tucker's four grandparents piled in.  Poor Penny and Kota, they stayed behind, little did they know that we would be returning a few days later with their new little buddy.

1:20 AM-We get to the hospital and check in on the 4th floor.

1:35 AM-12:00 PM-Monitor & Contraction Time! We were definitely filled with anticipation but very very tired. This became the waiting game. Family was able to hang with us and we rested a bit with a few check ins from nurses and doctors throughout the night.

12:00 PM-YAY! We made it!  For about the next 30 minutes we prepared for pushing and then it was time.  I will save you from these pictures-however, they are amazing and my sister-in-law captured this time beautifully. 

 1:36 PM -Tucker Scott Howe 9lbs 7oz and 21 inches!

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

The Beginning is Near....

What is near? Meeting our little guy face to face!!!

How many weeks? I just passed 39 weeks and so far....Tucker is staying cozy!

What does the doc say? He will be here by the 20th -one way or another!

What have I learned through this pregnancy? Well today I learned what a real contraction feels like.  While the doctor measured my stomach I guess I was having one.  The funny thing was-she told me I was having a contraction and I said, "weird, I don't feel anything" (I love that I can make my doctor laugh at every appointment)...YIKES! I know I will eventually feel something, but pain has never been an issue for me, so hopefully that will help in labor (yes, yes, I know I will still feel A LOT of pain...I'm not thinking this will be a piece of cake people).

Staying busy? Yes, I am finishing my 9th Master's Class, teaching until I pop, and working on National Boards-enough said!

Nursery? Hanging the last remaining decorations up this weekend-final pics to come soon.  Although we will take some pictures of his cradle nook in our closet entry, it is adorable!

To do list? Our doctor gave us homework, but we feel as prepared as new parents can possibly be. Also picking up Tucker's grandparents tomorrow and the 15th-excited for them to meet their little, and I'm predicting, amazingly adorable grandson!

Next Doctor's Appointment? Friday the 15th, our very last one and I must say, my doctors (I have two) are AMAZING! I love them!

Predictions? I believe Tucker will come the 16th and be about 9 lbs....Jordan says-9lbs 5 oz. and whatever day we are induced...cheater.

OTHER NEWS? We are hoping to come visit the northwest area the end of March, so pray for great health and time off for Jordan.  We are also trying to time it with the birth of our first nephew so we can see all the cousins together-cute photo op? I should think so!

Thanks y'all for following our blog, this adventure is just beginning and we are excited to start showing off our first little RUGRAT!