Getting into the swing of things

This past week has definitely been an adventure.

I have never gone with this little sleep before and still stayed productive.

Thankfully, Rodney let me sleep all night last night so I am feeling really good today

:)

Although, I woke up at 7 am a little freaked out because I hadn't gotten up all night but Rodney had it all taken care of.

I am so grateful.

One Week Old

After bathtime. I LOVE this face.

Happy boy.

My two favorite boys.

He did not like this idea at all.

Our First Week

We had our first doctor appointment today.

Dr. Haug is a really nice doctor and explains stuff really well.

Which is awesome because I have never had a baby before and I am partially clueless on what is going on.

haha.

He said everything with Desmond looks great. He is a perfect baby. Of course :)

Although, since he lost 10% of his body weight since leaving the hospital, I have to come back friday to get him weighed. He doesn't think it will be a problem since my mature milk just came in so Desmond hasn't really had a chance to gain weight off of it. 

He is doing so great.

More pictures :)

my first picture with him. i look so tired.

little feet

proud papa

i dont think i have seen rodney this happy before

flowers from rodney. they are beautiful.

first time in his carseat. he didn't like it that much.

this was right after I got my epidural. explains why I look so relaxed :)

Bundle of joy...

I am awful at updating. Especially at the time I should be sharing news with the world.

Rodney and I welcomed our beautiful son, Desmond Okello Ojuka into this world last wednesday,

November 24th. Seeing as the next day was Thanksgiving, we had so much to be thankful for!

We had gone to my weekly doctor appointment that morning. After getting checked, my doctor said that my body was more than ready to go into labor and since I was 39 weeks along, baby was perfectly able to come out. She asked if we would like to go over to the hospital and get things going and have him that day. So we did :)

Everything got started around 11 am, Dr. Roles broke my water about 12:15 pm, I got my epidural around 1:30 and was stuck in bed for another 8 hours.

Time went by real fast though. 

Almost too fast. 

Desmond Okello Ojuka was born at 9:46 pm

Weighing in at 8 lbs 9 oz

21 inches long

and screaming like a champ :)

He is such a happy baby. Rarely cries unless he needs something. We are still getting adjusted to being new parents but we love him so so much.

More to come...

37 ish weeks

We are coming into the home stretch

Technically we are full term but I really want to wait until im 39 ish weeks to deliver.

He is the decider here.

Not me.

:)

Although, I have been contracting and having pains.

Nothing worth timing so lets not hold our breath.

Rodney and I are getting very excited and making sure everything is ready.

Went and spent 200 dollars on frozen/non perishable groceries just so the pantry is

stocked up and ready.

Installed carseat.

Packed hospital bags.

There are a few things i still need to throw in but i'm going to wait until after

my baby shower to get them.

Speaking of baby shower,

it is this Sunday, November 14th.

You all are invited :)

I may just give birth right then and there :)

Its so close.

Pretty sure I have already mentioned how much I miss utah right now.

I havent spent a fall in Kansas since I was in high school.

Utah became my home.

Anywho, what I am really missing right now is Rodneys family.

Especially his mom, Grace.
She is such a great lady and I look up to her for so many reasons.

I know I will learn many great lessons from my own mom about being a mother,

but I hope I can learn lessons from Grace as well because she is the

other grandmother of my son.

I hope Rodneys family can come out to visit after Desmond is born.

Or that we can go out there as soon as the roads are clear enough to drive through the mountains.

its all up in the air.

we will see :)

he just needs to get here first :)

I really don't know what is up with my lack of posting.
Terrible, I know.

And probably because I don't have anything going on worth reading.
poop.

Well let's see.
I am about to pop this baby out.
5 more weeks.
And im looking fabulous.

Not too shabby I must say.

If you know me at all, you know I am a real big exagerator...did i spell that right? probably not. im too lazy to google. anywho.
I seriously thought that at this point of my pregnancy, I was going to look like kate plus 8.
and then some.

I have only gained 13 ish pounds.
I can sometimes see my toes.
and my pre pregnancy jeans still fit with a little rubber band thingie on the button.

although, seeing as my boss just filled up a huge candy jar with halloween treats, it might not stay that way.

oh! and my bestie bought us the travel system for the baby :)
it was almost like christmas. almost.
I was in the shower when the fedex man rang the doorbell. I skipped the conditioner, i couldn't wait :)

I love it so much.
I cant believe that there is gonna be a baby in there soon. wow..
makes it feel more real.



On a side note.
I miss being blonde.

this is me now.

My friend said i look jewish. Not sure what the means but she said it is a compliment.

haha.

and i miss utah.

real bad.

i am neglectful

of my blog that is.

I dont know if i just feel too busy to update.
or if i am actually too busy to update.

Either way, I havent updated.
Sorry.

Everything is good with baby. He loves to play in my rib cage.
I will post a picture tomorrow after the Dr. appointment with more updates :)

apparently right now, image uploads are disabled. atleast that is what it says on my page.

anywho. not much else going on.
my amazing friend kate bought us a carseat and stroller which should be arriving in 2 days.
i am so excited to put it together.

AND
my baby shower is on the 7th.
I am very excited to see all my friends because once desmond comes, we probably wont be traveling much until winter is over.

I am just ready to have him here...

32 weeks...8 to go!

Rodney and I went to my doctor appointment today

Now is when we will start going every two weeks.

Then in November it is every week.

I cant believe it is so soon.

I catch myself staring at rodney like a creepy stalker just wondering what features

Desmond will have of his.

I hope he has his nose. And a mixture of our eyes.

plus, this kid is bound to have a full set of lips regardless. :)

His kicks are getting stronger and I can see them better.

Sometimes my stomach shakes like crazy and i really wonder what moves he is doing in there.

im gettin there :)

so far i have only gained 9 pounds so that is good

AND

my doctor took my hemoglobin a1c last time i was there and the results were perfect.

thank goodness for healthy mom and baby :)

but, i did get the flu shot.

now i cant move my left arm.

boo :(