Sawyer Scott

Sawyer Elanna Scott

Born 10-13-11 at 6:19 pm

7 lbs 10 oz- which was a surprise cause they estimated 6 lbs 5 oz only 4 days before

19.5 in long

Blonde hair, Blue eyes

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

We named her after my grandmother (NANA) whose name is Annalee, so we flipped it around )minus one "e" and her middle name is Elanna (E-lawn-a).

We just love her so much!!!! What a blessing that has come into our lives. I never knew I could feel this kind of love... It is indescribable!!!! Things that were once important, aren't important anymore.... and every song I hear all of a sudden has new meaning.... I want so much for her, to be happy, healthy, and safe.... I want the world to be a better place because now our baby is living in it! She is the sweetest thing, and now I can't imagine life without her!!!

The Hospital

At the Hospital!!!!!!!! I had a date with the doctor on October 13, 2011 at 7 am to get induced, this is me the day I had Sawyer! I swear I wasn't that big the night before.... It was 8:30am by the time we were all checked in and situated, and thats when my doctor came in and broke my water and was put on Oxitocin. I got a yummy red popsicle for the occasion, thats why my tongue is so bright!

By 11am my contractions started..... At first I was thinking this isnt so bad! Maybe I can do this without an epidural..... The nurse even came in around 12 and said the anethsiologist was going into a c section and wouldnt be able to get to me for at least another hour so if i wanted it before then I would have to take it now... I said "I can wait" no later than 5 minutes I wished I had not said that!
PAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The contractions started coming so close together, like 2 minutes apart and lasted an hour each... ok maybe a minute.... so the nurse gave me some drugs I could take in the mean time, and wow did they make me loopy!!!! I was slurring words and it felt good! I could still feel the contractions, I just didnt seem to mind them! Then finally at 2 I got the epidural.
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Then at 5:38pm I was ready to push!!!! I don't want to get to graphic here, so if you want details you can ask me for them! You would not believe what labor feels like unless you've been there.... Not entirely what I was expecting... I thought pushing would be so painful, but that wasnt even the worse part!! There was just so much pressure and I was so numb from that and the epidural, but I could feel everything, and it was strange!

And at 6:19 pm our beautiful baby girl was born!!!

Aw, sweet relief!!!! I'm so glad my mom caught this special moment between me and Jordan. It was quite the experience!

After she was born they gave her right to me (without a bath, but at least wiped her off with a towel) and we had what they called the "Miricle Hour" where we cuddle skin on skin with no interruptions. It was very special!

First Family Photo!!!

All Clean!

Daddy's turn!

More family photos

Family loving!!!!

36 week checkup

I got to go to the doctor today and have an ultrasound. I love getting to see my baby girl! The appointment went well, and at 36 weeks she weighed about 5 lbs 13 oz. which is a little on the small side (which i am happy about for delivery purposes) but its never a good feeling to hear that your baby is in the 30th percentile... makes me a little nervous.

The doctor said it was nothing to worry about, but instead of me going on my maternity leave on October 10, she wants me to start next week on the 3rd. Just so I can take it easy and not be on my feet all day at work. That way the baby can get a little bigger.

Other than that they said everything looked great. There wasn't really a reason she was small, her umbilical cord flow was "beautiful" so she is getting everything she needs, I guess I'm just on my feet too much!

So only 3 days of work left! Then I get to sit around and wait and wait and wait for 3 weeks. Hopefully I can put some of this nesting to good use! The doctor said her head was VERY low, (possibly resulting in the baby coming early?!) So hopefully I can have a good maternity leave, and not drive myself crazy!!

Maternity Photos

A couple days ago one of my best friends came down to San Clemente and took some Maternity Photos. She is starting up her own Photography Business and she is GREAT!!!

Although I still feel a little small to be taking Maternity Photos I couldn't pass up the chance to have Jami take my picture before going back to Germany next week!

So, here are a couple...... I know it's totally cliche' but I love the Heart Belly Picture!

Thanks again Jami!!! Can't wait to see the rest!!!!

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California...

Just wanna say that on Friday I went to Legoland and Disneyland all on the same day.... Man, I LOVE where I live! There is a reason why California is so popular.... We are very spoiled to get to live here! :)

Valencia

Yesterday we went up to Valencia to have a BBQ with some friends, since we were going up there we figured we would put our free passes to Hurricane Harbor to use!

I forget how HOT Valencia is, we are for sure spoiled by the weather in San Clemente, we have nice days with nice ocean breezes, but up in the desert it is not that way..... no wonder they have a water park!!! :)

Jordan went on a couple rides...

And hung out in the wave pool.....

While I relaxed in a lounge chair drinking frozen lemonade!!!


Of course he stole a few sips!

After that we went to our friends house and had a very nice BBQ. They were wonderful hosts, and it was nice to be with family and friends!

Ocean Days at the Pier

I LOVE San Clemente.... The summer time is fun!!! Most locals don't like all the tourists, but I think it gives the beach a fun energy! Yesterday there was an Ocean Days Festival... it had sand castle building contests, surf contest, boat rowing contests, and lots of booths and food!

All along the Pier they also had a "woody" car show! It was cool to see all those woody's on the pier at the beach...

We liked this old one, it reminded us of a car from Disneyland or something!

The beach was very full and fun, and unfortunately I got a bit of a sunburn eventhough I sat under the umbrella, I guess pregnant skin is super sensitive!!!!