Cody ~ Week Two

Wow, the first 2 weeks of Cody's life has flown by. It really seems like he has been here all along. Everyday he amazes me. I can watch him all day, with all his new faces and moves. He really is a mini-me of Craig, other than his chin, he is so his daddy's son. I am a very lucky girl.

With Grandma here, we have gotten into quite a nice routine. Mommy stays up all night with Cody (he sleeps about 2 hours at a time), then Grandma takes him around 7am and I get a couple of hours of uninterupted sleep. It is fantastic.... We spend the day eating and napping and taking lots of pictures. I want to capture every face and expresson. Then Daddy gets home around 4:30 and he spends time with him in the evening. I try to take a nap around 7:30p and sleep until 9:30-10p. Then the cycle starts all over again. I wish this could go on until he sleeps through the night, but Grandma is leaving Saturday, so come Monday, it is a whole new ball game. I will keep you posted on how I am coping on my own.....

At Cody's first doctor appointment he had lost 10 ounces, so she put him on formula and wanted to see him 1 week later. At that appoinment he had gained back almost 6 ounces, so she was very happy with his progress. We go back on Monday and I am guessing he will be well over 7 lbs. He seems to be very hungry at night, so I usually give him 3 ounces instead of his normal 2. Even though he is up at least 2 -3 times at night, I really can't complain. He rarely cries and only spits up a bit after each feeding. So far he is a very good liitle boy.

As for me, I am healing fairly well. I'm still a bit sore, but other than that I feel pretty good, except for being tired. I don't go back to my doctor for another 2 1/2 weeks and hopefully after that I will be cleared to go back to the gym. I can't wait, I gained 45 lbs and have lost 20 so far. Once I've been cleared it's on, no more junk no more sweets (my downfall). I really am excited to get back into shape.

Baby Love

Cody Preston Bautz came screaming into the world @ 10:12 am on May 14, 2009. I actually did go into labor on my due date but not til around 8pm. We were checked into the hospital at 10pm and then the fun began. After about 3 hours of pretty intense contractions I was dialated enough to get the epidural and wow it really is fantastic. I won't bore you with all the details, but WOW, giving birth is quite an experience.

Let me tell you, nothing compares to the first site of your child. This little person you have been nourturing and carrying for the last 9+ months, especially when you have to go through what we did to get him. It is truely AMAZING. Thats all I have for now, I'm a little sleepy. I will be updating with more pictures and stories as I get the energy. hahahaha :)

40 Weeks ~ Still waiting

Well my due date is here and it does not look like today is the day. At my doctors appointment on Monday there wasn't much of a change. I have had some real contractions, but nothing close together. I go back tomorrow and they will do an ultrasound and an exam so hopefully there is some progress. We will then talk about inducing if nothing happens today.

My Mom got here on Thursday. It has been great to have her here. She has been helping me around the house and keeping me company. My last day of work was Monday, I was trying to work up until I went into labor, but it's just too hard and not worth it. Sandi was here this weekend w/Amaya. We were all hoping I would have Cody when she was here but I'm not the lucky. hahaha

I am truely miserable now. My back, pelvis and legs ache so bad I can hardly walk. Everytime I eat something I get horrific heartburn, thank goodness I'm not that hungry anymore, theres no room in there. Cody is still as active as ever which hurts even more since there is no room. I'm just praying that I go into labor soon, I just can't imagine having to wait 1 more to meet our son!

39 Weeks ~ Still Kicking

My mom is flying in today, so now we can really get this show on the road. I am very excited to have her here with us. My last day of work was supposed to be tomorrow, but with only so much time off and vacation time, I don't want to waste my time now, just in case Cody is late. We have agreed with our doctor we will go 1 week before inducing. So no matter what my last day will be next friday. Thank goodness.

I have been enjoying all my favorites these past few weeks. Italian, cheeseburgers, egg mcmuffins and of course ice cream almost every night! Why not? I only have a little time left before I have to start back on the diet train and I didn't gain a pound this week, YIPPEE. I can say I do miss working out and can't wait til I get the green light to start again.

At this weeks doctor appointment I was still 1 centimeter but 70% effaced. I do feel a bit of a difference in my pelvic area, which now aches and of course Cody is still on my sciatic nerves. My book said that Cody should start slowing down with the kicks since there not a lot of room in there, but let me tell you, Cody's kicks are by far worse than they ever have been. They feel like he is kung foo fighting in my belly.

Work is truely miserable since I sit all day, which feels fine, but the minute I get up, wow the pain is almost unbearable. I have been having some contractions, but nothing together, mostly sporadic. I am just hoping that with all these little changes going on, Codyman (Craigs nickname) is going to bless us very very soon!

38 Weeks ~

Wow, what a weekend. The girls were very tricky. I knew my 2nd baby shower was Saturday, so when Amber asked us to the all you can lobster buffet on friday night, we thought nothing of it as we have talked about going in the past and they actually do have one every so often. Luckily I was dressed up for that cuz when we arrived at Ambers parents house, SURPRISE, all the peeps were there. We were very surprised and very excited. Vicky, Vanessa, Larry and My Dad & Chris were there, I burst into happy tears. The girls (Amber, Eileen & Danielle) threw us such a fun and special zoo themed shower. There were so many little touches that were so much fun. The best part was that everybody was here for the remainder of the weekend.....I was able to spend Saturday with my Dad & Chris and of course partying with the girls (9 months prego) for the rest of the weekend.

Well my son has moved onto my sciatic nerves, which means I can harldly walk. It is quite pleasant(not), actually it is very painful. I now understand why every pregnant women is miserable at the end of her pregnancy. The swollen feet, horrific heartburn, not to mention the waddling(even worse with sciatic pain) and the exhaustion. Thank the lord I am still sleeping ok. As long as I get to sleep by ten, I still get atleast 7.5 - 8 hours a night.

We have finished all of classes and feel we are as ready as we can be. The bags are packed, the nursery is 100% complete and the carseat is correctly installed. The few things that we didn't get at our showers have been ordered and are on there way! We are ready to go...... I am still only 1 centimeter and 50% effaced. Hopefully by my next appt. things will have progressed. Craig and I are so ready to meet our son and I can only hope I will be put out of my misery very very soon! hahahaha:)

37 Weeks and counting

The count down has begun. 3 weeks(hopefully) and counting. At
my doctors appointment today I was 1 centimeter dialated and 50% afaced. Its not much but it lets us know that he is getting ready to come into the world. Unfortunetly with him moving down he has settled on some nerves somewhere and I can hardly walk. I have shooting pains through my pelvis, up and down both legs and in my lower back. UGH. Hopefully as he moves this will subside.

Cody's room is completely done and I am so excited. I love it. We had a little set back with the chair I ordered. I was the wrong color, material and very unfortable, luckily we were able to return it (minus the shipping fee) and I found a perfect one at City furniture. It has been delivered and looks fantastic in his room!

We have our last Lamaze class tomorrow. I have our bags ready and think we are as ready as we can be. I'm still not nervous. Apprehensive maybe. Whatever is going to happen is out of our control. As long as we are informed and know what to expect we will be fine. I told my mom today to have her bags packed just in case she needs to get here early. I have my shower this Saturday down here. I haven't been told anything except the date. I'm very excited to see everybody and spend some quality time with our friends, hopefully my body will cooperate. Please pray for me that our little man moves a bit so his mommy feels better :)

35 Weeks

Amber and Matts Wedding was this past weekend and WOW, it was amazing. We started Thursday evening off with a BBQ and proceeded with all the fun girls activities on Friday ending with the Rehersal Dinner. Saturday was a perfect day 83 degrees with a slight breeze. Other than me looking like a giant aqua Easter Egg with a double chin, it was just fantastic. Amber looked like the Princess Bride and Matt was beaming from ear to ear. Craig had the most amazing speech, nobody could believe how good it was. It nearly brought everyone to tears, including me!


After this weekend, I really feel prego. Up until now, I was doing pretty good. Well not anymore. I'm exhausted, my feet and ankles look like bowling balls and I can hardly walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded. Man, this is rough and I know it's only going to get worse. I know I shouldn't complain since I've had it fairly easy so far, but I feel like a small army.

To date we have attended the Breastfeeding and Baby CPR classes and we satrted our first of 3 Lamaze classes this week. So far we feel the classes have been very informative and we are learning alot. Craig did really good during the Lamaze class even though some of it is not so pleaseant. I still have a nagging feeling I am going to go early but only time will tell. Cody has been kicking the crap out of me and it really really hurts, but I do know that the minute I see him all the aches and pains will seem like nothing compaired the joy he will bring. We are still truely blessed.