Nathan Thomas Jacks arrives 9/9/10!!

So, I know Nathan is now two weeks old and I am just writing the labor and delivery story, but late is better than never, right?! I've been so worn out since he has arrived, I haven't had the energy to even update my blog. So, onto the story...the day before I went into labor I was determined to walk this baby out. I went to five stores and walked around for hours. When I got home I started cramping a little, so I was hoping all the walking was working. I went to church that night and just started feeling funny. I told my sister that night, that I would see them at the hospital the next day. Thursday morning I woke up around 3:30 a.m. in major pain. I couldn't sleep any longer, so I decided to get up and start keeping track of my contractions. They kept getting closer and closer and more and more painful. I let Terry sleep because I knew I would need his help that day and that he would wake up for work around 6. He woke up and found me in the living room and I told him I was in labor. He watched me for about 20 minutes and my contractions were 5 or so minutes apart, he decided it was time to go to the hospital. I told him I wanted to take a shower first, so he helped me. We got everything ready and in the car and of course with our luck we hit 8 o'clock traffic. It felt like forever, but we FINALLY made it to the hospital. They have special parking at Baptist for mother's in labor. Well, you have to go down this really long sky bridge and I was having my contractions so close, that I was barely making it. Terry had to hold me up. Finally, a very nice nurse saw me and he ran and got me a wheel chair. We finally got admitted into labor and delivery and got into our room. The nurse came in and asked me tons of questions and checked me. I was at 3 cm and 100% effaced, she said we are going to have a baby today! That's when Terry started calling our families and letting them know the good news. I had felt nauseous all morning because of the pain. While Terry was on the phone with his dad I told him I was going to be sick. Poor Terry held the bucket while I threw up. I felt so sorry for him. He was so helpful and such a trooper. He had to see me go through everything and he remained so strong. Anyways, they gave me some pain meds and Zofran until I could get the epidural. The meds didn't help at all, the only thing they did was make me really drowsy and I could barely keep my eyes open. I didn't like it at all. The doctor had to come break my water. That was one of the weirdest feelings, but I think it definitely helped me progress more quickly. Finally, around 11:30 or so, they gave me my epidural. It wasn't bad at all. The worse part was the position I had to stay in and staying in that position and not moving when I was having contractions and it also gave me the shakes after Nathan was born. I told the guy that gave it to me that he was my new best friend. After that, I felt great! All I could feel was pressure. I didn't really start talking until I had the epidural because of the pain. I started feeling strong pressure around 4:30, so the doctor came and checked me around 4:50 and she said its time to have a baby! My mom, sister and I all started balling. I pushed for around 20 minutes and then Nathan arrived! He was so perfect - 7 lbs 12.5 oz and 21 and 1/2 inches long! God blessed us so much with everything! He is beyond anything I ever imagined! He is now 2 weeks old and doing great. He now weighs 8lbs and 6 oz. He is wearing us out though! He likes to eat every 2-3 hours, so I don't get much sleep at night. I have NEVER changed so many diapers in my life. He is so worth all of it though. I look at him and all I can do is smile! I love him so, so much! My life has completely changed, but I cannot imagine my life without him! Here are some pics!

After he got his bath (a few hours after he was born).

One day old!

On our way home from the hospital.

Watching his first Hogs game with Daddy.

My two Babies!! :)

I LOVE THIS SWEET BOY!!

* 7 WEEKS * until Nathan arrives!!

Tomorrow I will be officially 33 weeks, which means it will be 7 weeks until my due date! I cannot believe how close we are to seeing Nathan! We are so excited and can't wait to hold the little guy. We started our birthing class this past week. We have 3 more. It was really interesting, I learned a lot and Terry really liked seeing the labor and delivery room and what all was going to go on. It made things seem more real, but it also made me nervous. I am praying for a smooth labor and delivery, but you never know what can happen. I just know whatever I go through will be worth it because in the end I will have a great gift! We are almost completely done with the nursery. We still have a few things to get, but it is looking great! I have some pics below! Next week is my first baby shower. I am sooo excited, it is going to be so much fun seeing all my friends and family and getting cute baby gifts!

28 weeks!

32 weeks! SO BIG!!

His NURSERY!!

A MUCH NEEDED UPDATE!!

I haven't update in forever! It's amazing how busy you get when you are working full-time and preparing for a baby. We found out about a month ago that we are going to have a baby boy! His name is going to be Nathan Thomas Jacks. He is doing great so far. He moves all the time and he is growing bigger and bigger. We got his furniture in this past week, but we are still waiting on the bedding. I can't wait to start getting his room together! It's still somewhat unreal to me that Terry and I will be parents in 3 months. I am very excited, but very nervous at the sametime! I have been around babies and children my whole life, but I'm still scared I might not be a good Mom. I know for sure Terry will be a great Dad though. He amazes me more and more everyday with how wonderful he is! I can't wait to see Terry hold Nathan. I can't imagine anything sweeter than that! Here's some pics to update on how HUGE I am getting. I am officially 26 weeks today! One more week and I will be in my third trimester. That is sooo crazy to me!

20 weeks!

24 weeks!

**I've been taking pics every 4 weeks, so I will take another one in 2 weeks!**

*~* BABY JACKS *~*

I have been horrible at updating this thing, but I am going to try and be better! I know pretty much everyone already knows, but Terry and I are expecting our first child. It is so exciting! It's crazy to me that there is a little baby actually living inside of me! I think I have actually felt the baby move a few times, but I can't wait until I can feel him/her more. I am currently 16 weeks and on Monday I go for another doctor's appointment. We will hopefully find out the sex when I am 20 weeks! The baby is currently the size of a turnip (5in and 5 oz) or the size of your opened hand. The baby can hear me now and the sounds around me. I am sure Sophie scares the baby all the time with all her barking!! The baby is starting to get body fat and his/her eyes are starting to move. He/she can actually perceive some light, although the eyelids are still sealed. The baby is also starting to suck and swallow. I can't believe the baby is already doing so much. God is so amazing and I truly believe that all babies are a gift from Him! I cannot wait until September 15, 2010!!!! Here's some pics!

The baby at 6 weeks!

(we had another one at 8 weeks, but the pictures aren't very good!)

8 weeks pregnant!

12 weeks pregnant!

16 weeks pregnant! I have a feeling this is going to be a BIG baby!!

Felecia and Robert's Wedding!

Felecia and Robert's wedding was last Saturday, February 27th. I helped come up with a lot of the flower decorations and some of the ceremony decorations. It was cool to see everything come together. The wedding went perfectly and was beautiful. Here are some pictures of all the details!

The sign in table.

The programs.

The stage for the ceremony.

Close - up view.

The flower petals down the aisle.

Candles at the back of the chuch.

Felecia before the wedding.

The flower girl and ring bearer.

My handsome husband and myself.

My bouquet.

One of the centerpieces.

The other centerpiece.

The bride's cake.

The groom's (cookie) cake(s).

Some of their pretty napkins.

Robert and Felecia walking into the reception...It was hilarious because her dress was so big that they could barely hold hands.

The candy bar.

Leaving to go on their honeymoon.

THE END!!