Giveaway!

I recently became a follower of Less Ordinary Designs blog and I love all of her invitations, announcements, and cards! You can see her blog by clicking on the link to right! She is giving away a custom sticker maker. It looks really useful and fun! Check out her blog and her etsy shop--great designs!

22 Days Old!

Time flies once you have a baby!  I can’t believe 22 days ago Ethan was born.  He is such a little miracle and blessing to our lives!  We absolutely love him!  I wanted to post some updated pictures!  He changes so quickly!

 

 

Happy Easter everyone!

ETHAN HAS ARRIVED!

Ethan Daniel Williams finally made his debut! He was born on March 9th at !:24 pm weighing 8 lbs, 6oz and 20 inches long. He is healthy and happy as are his mom and dad. We went into the hospital Monday evening to prepare for induction the next morning; however, I began to have contractions on my own so the labor and delivery went quickly and smoothly.

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{just arrived to the postpartum floor}

{about to head home}

He has already changed so much from these pictures! Thank you to everyone who came by the hospital and brought flowers, food, well wishes and more! We can thank you enough! Thanks to those who brought us dinner over the past couple of weeks! We really appreciate it! I will post more and new pics later!

My new sweet baby - Ethan Daniel!

As the day quickly approaches, I get more and more anxious wondering what Ethan will look like. I wonder if he will have Dirk's blue eyes and my brown hair or no hair at all? I created a couple of possibilities on the Internet! Take a look and see what you think!

{he looks mischievous}

{he looks like a girl}

Ethan--we can't wait to meet the real YOU!!!

Keeping things exciting!

I followed up with Dr. Martin yesterday, and like the last visit, Ethan wanted to add some excitement to the visit! I hadn't felt him move as much as normal but I wasn't worried because I HAD felt him and just thought maybe it was because I was out of my routine. Then Chris, the nurse, had a difficult time hearing a regular heartbeat. I got a little nervous. Dr. Martin was able to find it and it was normal at 140; however, she doesn't take things lightly and ordered an ultrasound. The sonographer couldn't get Ethan to wake up and didn't like the way he looked so we got sent to "maternity observation" at Baylor again. It was the same nurses, they are so awesome and remembered me. I was put on the monitor for about an hour and got another sono. He was perfect, just taking a good nap I guess! I go back Monday, the 8th. I will post again after that! Jessica--it's your birthday so maybe it will be the day!

Happy Birthday to my dad! I hope you have a wonderful day today! We had a great time hanging out on Sunday to celebrate. We are blessed with such an awesome family and friends! We love y'all. I am still a little bummed Ethan won't share today with you but at least he's got your name! Love you lots!

37 Weeks!

I went to see Dr. Martin on Friday. It was an exciting visit! I had my mom go with me and I am ever so glad she did. Let me back up and tell you about my day...

I woke up with a headache so I thought I would check my blood pressure. It was elevated--135/88. Normal is about 120/80. Then I started to see spots but they quickly went away so I got in the shower and went to work as normal. The morning was fine but around lunch time I started to feel lightheaded and flushed, so I had Ginni check my blood pressure. It was even higher--154/89. I knew Dr. Martin would not be happy with that so I left a little early to try to relax before my appointment. It didn't work. At her office it was 156/98! There was also some protein in my urine! So Dr. Martin immediately sent me over to "maternity observation" where they did some blood work, urine tests, several blood pressures, and monitored Ethan for about an hour or so. Dr. Martin told mom and me that if anything came back bad or if my blood pressure didn't go down, we could be having a baby! I told her I was ready but she quickly said, "Don't get it in your head, because I want you to labor on your own!" I was a little bummed. Well, everything was normal. After laying down for an hour my blood pressure came down to 116/65. That was better than pre-pregnancy for me. They sent me home on bed rest and I follow up on Monday or Tuesday with Dr. Martin. I hope on Monday or Tuesday she tells me we are going to induce or something because it has only been 2 days and I am tired of being home! It is really hard because I feel good! I will let you know what happens this week!

Sarina, Brandon, Jessica and Daniel--Dirk and I were so bummed to miss the shower! I hope you guys had a great time and got lots of good stuff! We love y'all and can't wait for the weddings! We do have gifts for y'all too :)

36 weeks

Time has been flying by and now all of a sudden--it STOPPED! It seems since my appointment Wednesday at 3:30, the time is dragging on. Maybe because I feel very anxious or maybe because we still have things to do before he comes or maybe because I am not sure when he will come!

I am 36 weeks and they did an ultrasound. Ethan is the size of a 38 1/2 weeker! He weighs approximately 7 lbs 6 oz. That is bigger than Jonathan was at full term! Dr. Martin thinks if I go to 40 weeks, he could weigh 9 1/2 to 10 lbs! She brought up the possibility of scheduling a c-section. It makes me a little nervous because it is surgery and a longer recovery! I want to try to deliver him but then again I don't want to be in labor for hours and wind up having a c-section anyway! The good news is that my body is already starting to make some progress. Ethan is head down and low in my pelvis, I am 1 cm dilated, and 50% effaced so maybe he will come in a couple of weeks! Please pray that happens and he doesn't get too big! I go back on Friday so I will keep you posted!