Cullan Ryan Thesing has arrived

It has been a long couple of days, but Cullan has arrived. He was delivered by c-section on September 7, 2009 at 7:26pm. He is a robust 8lbs 9oz and 21.14 inches long. Mom and baby are doing wonderful. I nearly wore a hole in the floor waiting the 2 minutes to go into the operating room for the delivery, but have relaxed now. I am enjoying spending time with my boy, and helping Jen recover. We will try to talk to everyone soon.
Love
Chris

Cullan will be here Labor Day!

After a long doctors appointment there is finally light at the end of this tunnel. Cullan will be here by Labor Day! I go into the Hospital Sunday night at 9pm to be prepped and begin the induction process. Monday morning at 5am they will induce me. Today Cullan weighed in at 8 pounds 12 ounces (OMG)!! I am very excited because if he doesn't come on his own before then the process will begin in just 3 days. My mom is flying in around 2:30 on Sunday and will be able to be here for the whole process and then the Thesing's will be coming to town a week and a half later. This time next week my blog will be full of pictures of my new baby boy. :)

Overdue Baby!!

This coming Thursday is official decision time... I am still 1 centimeter dilated and therefore not a candidate for induction yet. They wont run the risk of inducing when the cervix is not ready. So, I go in thursday to get monitored, then sonogram and progression check. IF my cervix is ready they will induce me on Friday and if not we wait until I hit 41 weeks which is Sunday. Here is where it gets tricky... Since this is Labor day weekend, They cant post me to go into the hospital until Monday night. So come hell or high water Cullan will be here on Tuesday next week no matter what. This type of induction uses a balloon to force your cervix open. It really does not sound like fun and the doctors are hoping Cullan will decide to come on his own sometime this week. You just never know. But, like i said, wost case scenario he will be here by Tuesday. I am really struggling at this point in my pregnancy and I am just ready to be a Mom and meet my son. I am suffering from migraine headaches and a severe amount of back and leg pain. Luckily most of my pregnancy was a breeze. I will post more info at the end of the week :)

38 Weeks and Counting...

The doctor went well on Tuesday. I am a little over 1 centimeter dilated and about 70% effaced. Cullan has dropped very low which is putting much more pressure on my bladder and i thought i couldn't possibly go to the bathroom more than i already have been!!!! I have been pampering myself this week a little with a manicure and pedicure, and cut my hair off. My next appointment is Monday and if he hasn't come by then, my doctor will try to get me on to be induced on Tuesday, but no guarantees. Cullan will come when he is ready and until then Chris and I are trying to be patient. :)

NO Change!!

I just got home from the doctor and still no changes. I have an appointment with her on Tuesday next week and she said if I can get to 2 Centimeters dilated then they will induce me on Thursday. This would be wonderful so i will walk up and down as many hills as i have too to get there. I am now officially on Maternity leave and hoping to enjoy at least a day or 2 of rest and relaxation before he comes. I have been having a lot of contractions, but they are just mild ones. Hopefully Cullan will decide to come next week.

Jen and Tigger

Cullan got new presents from his Godmother, Krista, big Eeyore and Tigger stuffed animals. I decided to use the new camera and took a picture of Jennifer as she was relaxing last night.

Chris

37 Weeks

I have not progressed since my last doctors visit, so i don't think Cullan will be coming too early. I am certainly ready for him to come! I am still just slightly dilated and a little effaced. He is Weighing in at 6 pounds 6 ounces. I begin Maternity Leave Monday the 17th and i am very excited this is my last week of work before his arrival :)