Saturday, March 28, 2009
Jacob Peter Troast
Thursday morning we went to the hospital at 7 am and at 854 am Jacob came into the world. He weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Sara and Jacob are doing well at Mercy General Hospital in Muskegon. Jacob has been attempting to breast feed. Today he had his man surgery (circumcision). We have had many visitors and we are thankful for all the visits and gifts. We feel very blessed and loved. Lainey is also excited to be a big sister, she likes to hold her brother and give him kisses. I think she is just excited that she is getting presents. It was great that Sara was able to have a term baby and that we were able to return home where many of our family and friends are. I am posting some pictures from Jacob's first couple of days.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
2 days until Jacob is HERE!!!
YEAH!!! We are 38 weeks today!! Thursday morning we will be holding our sweet baby Boy!! I had my last check-up today. things are going good. I had mentioned to her that last night I got no sleep and felt a ton of pressure and kept having to go to the bathroom. When she checked me she said well its because you have dropped and his head is right there. so that explains the waddle and almost slight pain ive been having the last 24 hrs. It felt like the last day of school before summer, this being the last baby check-up. Im super excited to be going back to muskegon to have Dr. McDonald deliver.
Tonight Elaine, Josh and I ran some errands and then we took Elaine to Mc Donalds for a sunday!! She sat so cute and ate her ice-cream. towards the end she got so cold she would not stop shaking, but would not give up on finishing the icecream either. She ended up with it all over the table at one point because she was shaking so bad. We all had a good laugh!! I will miss these alone times together, and will have to make a point to take her out for one on one time.
The house is cleaned and ready for the new baby. All the baby stuff is out and cleaned. We will be leaving tommorow afternoon to go back to muskegon. We will be staying with Joshs parents. We are going to have a family evening with his family and mine, just hanging out and visiting.
Im so thankful to everyone for their prayers through out this pregnancy, and very thankful to God for pulling me through. I want to thank Joshs parents for helping out during all those last minute phones calls to "please Come" and to Josh esspecially for all his support, We both have had a hard time and havent always been the nicest to each other, but we pulled through. This pregnancy was once again tough on us. But he always has helped out and held out an understanding arm to lean on or cry on or yell. Thank you baby!! and to everyone eles too!!!!!
Tonight Elaine, Josh and I ran some errands and then we took Elaine to Mc Donalds for a sunday!! She sat so cute and ate her ice-cream. towards the end she got so cold she would not stop shaking, but would not give up on finishing the icecream either. She ended up with it all over the table at one point because she was shaking so bad. We all had a good laugh!! I will miss these alone times together, and will have to make a point to take her out for one on one time.
The house is cleaned and ready for the new baby. All the baby stuff is out and cleaned. We will be leaving tommorow afternoon to go back to muskegon. We will be staying with Joshs parents. We are going to have a family evening with his family and mine, just hanging out and visiting.
Im so thankful to everyone for their prayers through out this pregnancy, and very thankful to God for pulling me through. I want to thank Joshs parents for helping out during all those last minute phones calls to "please Come" and to Josh esspecially for all his support, We both have had a hard time and havent always been the nicest to each other, but we pulled through. This pregnancy was once again tough on us. But he always has helped out and held out an understanding arm to lean on or cry on or yell. Thank you baby!! and to everyone eles too!!!!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
9 More Days!!!
Time is flying by. Im 37 weeks and still going. Im huge, bloated, hurt all over, and cannot sleep at night. Despite it all Im still pregnant and forever greatful to be so. Last night while I was reading in bed, I had my hand on my belly, bracing myself for the very strong braxton hicks contractions I was having. and suddenly I felt this weird body part, and I realized I was feeling the bottom of his foot completly pressing out at me. It was magical, and wonderful to feel a body part and know what it was, its so fun!!!! it makes it all worth it. I have felt it several times today usually right when i think i just cannot be pregnant anymore, he pushes his foot out to remind me of the reward. Seeing my sweet baby boy that despite the many challenges over the last nine months, I managed to carry him full term. thank you Jesus!! and thank you to everyone who spent much time praying for me, Jacob, and our family. My doctor visit went good today, i think i have an infection again, 3rd one this pregnancy. Ill know by tommorow. Im not dialated but am softening more. I go back Friday for a non-stress test, and then on tuesday for my last doctor apointment!!!!!!!! Thursday the 26th he will be here!!! Its only nine days away and I cannot believe its here!!!! We are so thrilled!!
Life here has been busy, ive been really tired but still have nesting going on. Ive been running errands, trying to get "supplies" before next week. Taking Norman to get a bath and nails cut tommorow. Spending alot of time with Elaine, preparing her for the BIG change next week. We have been to the library to get books on bringing home the new baby. We have also spent alot of time outside playing together while the weather has been wonderful!!! She knows her "brother" Jacob is comming and she loves telling people she is going to be a "Big Sister" This weekend we will be doing alot of cleaning and washing so things are in order. And yes Josh knows about this, as he is going to be washing all the floors by hand. He has accepted this challenge:) I LOVE YOU JOSH!!!!
Life here has been busy, ive been really tired but still have nesting going on. Ive been running errands, trying to get "supplies" before next week. Taking Norman to get a bath and nails cut tommorow. Spending alot of time with Elaine, preparing her for the BIG change next week. We have been to the library to get books on bringing home the new baby. We have also spent alot of time outside playing together while the weather has been wonderful!!! She knows her "brother" Jacob is comming and she loves telling people she is going to be a "Big Sister" This weekend we will be doing alot of cleaning and washing so things are in order. And yes Josh knows about this, as he is going to be washing all the floors by hand. He has accepted this challenge:) I LOVE YOU JOSH!!!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
36 weeks
Today we are 36 weeks pregnant. I had my doctor appt today. Things look good. My cervix is softening. and the baby looks good. I have Non-stress tests two times a week. Today he decided not to comply with it, so I was able to get a quick ultrasound. I was able to see his face and hands. So cute. It was quick, the doctor was just checking for movment, and heart rates. Im feel very large and am very embarrased that im catching up to josh as far as weight it concerned. Its going to be a VERY long weight loss road for me when its all said and done. Jacob will be here two weeks from Thursday. I cannot wait to meet him.
Elaine and I are spending alot of quality time together. Today she helped me to wash bottles and then I sanitized them. She was so proud to stand at the counter and help out. When it was all done, she did not want to be done. She threw a huge!! fit when i said we were done. She kept saying to me"mommy help Jacob" explaining to her during a tantrum that she did help and that we are done because there are no more things to wash, is nearly impossible.
yesterday we went outside to play. I was feeling good and decided to join elaine on the ground and draw with chalk. when i was done and could not sit any longer I tried to roll over and get up. Only I could not get enough momentum to get up. I said to lainey "please bring mommy the wagon, im stuck and need help getting up" she actually rolled it to me,and I was able to grab on and pull my self back up. So a few mins later she is laying back down drawing and she says"mommy help,wagon stuck" I laughed so hard she was doing what she saw me do. the other funny part is that she got up, went and got the wagon by herself, layed back down then pulled herself up. It was a very funny moment.
We also enjoyed last friday with warm temps 65 degrees. We played outside all day and I had the windows open and enjoyed every minute of it. Elaine is growing up so fast, She is taken to potty training, and is talking and singing so much. I love spending time with her and watching her grow and mature and learn about the world around her.
Josh, is well Josh. Nothing new with him. He is busy with work. and spends one night a week with guys from work,they go hit softballs. He loves doing that!!! He has also broke out the chuck norris total gym again 3 times a week. Looking mighty buff I might add :)
We are both trying to prepare to bring another baby into the house. We are getting things together and preparing our minds for lack of sleep and helping Elaine adjust to her world that is soon to be turned upside down.
Elaine and I are spending alot of quality time together. Today she helped me to wash bottles and then I sanitized them. She was so proud to stand at the counter and help out. When it was all done, she did not want to be done. She threw a huge!! fit when i said we were done. She kept saying to me"mommy help Jacob" explaining to her during a tantrum that she did help and that we are done because there are no more things to wash, is nearly impossible.
yesterday we went outside to play. I was feeling good and decided to join elaine on the ground and draw with chalk. when i was done and could not sit any longer I tried to roll over and get up. Only I could not get enough momentum to get up. I said to lainey "please bring mommy the wagon, im stuck and need help getting up" she actually rolled it to me,and I was able to grab on and pull my self back up. So a few mins later she is laying back down drawing and she says"mommy help,wagon stuck" I laughed so hard she was doing what she saw me do. the other funny part is that she got up, went and got the wagon by herself, layed back down then pulled herself up. It was a very funny moment.
We also enjoyed last friday with warm temps 65 degrees. We played outside all day and I had the windows open and enjoyed every minute of it. Elaine is growing up so fast, She is taken to potty training, and is talking and singing so much. I love spending time with her and watching her grow and mature and learn about the world around her.
Josh, is well Josh. Nothing new with him. He is busy with work. and spends one night a week with guys from work,they go hit softballs. He loves doing that!!! He has also broke out the chuck norris total gym again 3 times a week. Looking mighty buff I might add :)
We are both trying to prepare to bring another baby into the house. We are getting things together and preparing our minds for lack of sleep and helping Elaine adjust to her world that is soon to be turned upside down.
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