baby boys truly "Shower" you with love

oh little baby boys, they really do love to pee, every single time i change his diaper, either I get peed on, the wall gets peed on, or the changing pad does. He's even pooped on me, more than once. He popped all over the table at the Drs office, and all I can do is laugh because its ok, since I know he loves his momma.

How do I KNOW you ask, well the little bugger will not sleep unless he is with me. Our newest issue is he will sleep perfect during the day in his nap nanny. When I say perfect, we've had 6+ ppl in the house and he doesnt stir. YET, as soon as it gets dark outside, and mommy goes to lay down. Its ALL over. He cries and cries and cries. So I pick him up, and I sooth him, he falls asleep, I lay him down & within two minutes he's crying again. this goes on and on until I come out in the living with the boppy and let him sleep on me. Its the only way to get him to sleep. Yes I know, allowing a baby to sleep on you is dangerous, but when all else fails and he wants is his mom, how can I deny him? You try and tell his adorable face no. Im in big big big trouble!!

Milestones:
well we went to the doctor last friday, he had already surpassed his birth weight :) :) :)he was 7.3, he put on 7 oz in 7 days. made mommy so happy!

Colin is awake more throughout the day now, & when he's awake he is alert, and aware of mommy & daddy. He looks at us, and stares at our faces

2 milestones today-while doing tummy time, he decided he wanted to show off, and lifted his head, not just for a quick second, he held it up for a good little while, which blew me away!! & secondly, nap time, is now in the crib, hes been in there for roughly 20 mins (hence me updating!)...trying to get him to not associate the nap nanny with only nap time, we shall see if that works.

Here are some cute pictures of my moose man:

So a week has come and gone, and today I finally have an opportunity to update my blog. Since its been a week, and Colin has been born, this is going to be a long post.

Last Sunday, May 13th at 2o'clock, Ricky & I drove to bethesda hospital. Around 4pm I received Cervidil. Which is a medicine to help thin the cervix and hopefully dilate, I kept that in for a little less than 12 hours. I received my pitocin around 430am. Immediately back labor started. It was so uncomfortable. Only way I can describe it, is imagine if it happens to you, that you are having your menstral cramps in your back, times 100. was more uncomfortable then painful, until about 8. 8am, i started the crying, my back was hurting me, and I couldnt do anything. Not to mention, I had been given an ambian, and only slept for 2 hours. So in the last 48 hours, Ive had about 5 hrs of sleep. Ricky was helping me out of the rocker, into the bed when my OB walked in. Told me he was going to check me and possibly break my water. Well without warning, he broke my water, and thats when the "fun" began. My dr ordered my epidural, well immediately, I was having contractions 1 min apart. I received my epidural in 1.5 hours, and dilated 4 more centimeters. So I was 8cm. Once I received the epidural, it was heavenly. I truly had felt as if I was dying. My mother was in the room, and I was so delirious from pain I did not know she was there. She had to leave, because all I was doing was crying. I wasn't one of those yelling cussing women, I was just crying. Only words I spoke for 1.5 hrs was -I need to shit, not im not shitting in a bed pan, take me to the bathroom. & Im sorry Im such a pussy.....lol yes that was it. No other words were spoken, I couldnt even think to form words. If Ricky had not been in the room with me, there is no way I would have survived. He was amazing. Absolutely incredible. I am the luckiest girl in the world. So, about 20 mins later, I get checked again, I was 9cm and baby was RIGHT there. The nurse (who was amazing) gave ricky a pair of gloves, and he was able to feel Colin before he crowned, We also did 2 practice pushes. about 1/2 hr later, it was time for 2 more practice pushes because I was 10 cm and doc wasnt there yet. So two more practice pushes, and the nurse grabbed my arm, and let me touch him head. One of the most, amazing experiences ever, I screamed thats my baby and just cried with such a joy I could never put to words. The nurse brought a mirror over so I could see what was going on, and to make sure I was pushing correctly. Once OB walked in, we started. Delivery lasted less than 5 mins. One push and our son Colin Patrick Egan, was born May 14th at 12:27pm 7lb 1oz & 21inches.

There is no way to put to words the feeling you get once your child is put on your chest after he/she is born. You always hear people say you immediately fall in love, or never knew a love like you have at that moment. Well that is exactly how it is. I went from someone who didnt want children, to someone who could never imagine my life without the most adorable little boy in the world.

We were so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family. Everyone has been so incredible. Theyve made us dinners, kept us company, checked in on us, brought the little man presents & have just offered their love and support. We love you all, and you know who you are.

This last week, has been amazing. I have never been more obsessed, in love or in awe of a human being. I have decided to breast feed, which honestly is probably the best decision I've ever made. Theres this feeling you have knowing you are providing your child with the nutrients they need to survive. Makes you eat healthier yourself, and its such an awesome bonding experience. Ricky has gone back to work so I am here alone with my handsome baby all day long & I wouldnt want it any other way. We nap together, we snuggle, & I get to stare at him as much as I want. So weird I know, but I am seriously obsessed with him.

Now my blog is going to take a turn, from pregnancy to motherhood :) So excited fot this up coming journey

38w1d...final post...before BABY

HOLY COW!!! Did you just read the title of this post? Its my FINAL POST before baby!!! The time has finally come, 9.5 months later, its time for Colin Patrick Egan to make his appearance. I havent updated in a few weeks, because I had some unresolved things I needed to finalize before I wanted to update. My OB and I discussed my birthing plan when I went to my 36 week appt. we decided on the 13th of may going in and starting the induction process. at my 37 week appt he told me my neonatal/GD dr disagreed with the idea, and wanted me to wait till I was 39 weeks. which was the 17th. Well, the raging pregnant lady came out, he wanted me to wait four days....WTF is four days.

So this thursday the 10th, I met with my neonatal, I had Ricky come with because hes more intimidating than I am. Plus when I get nervous, I get extremely passive. With him there I knew I would be fine. After we spoke, he agreed four days wouldnt matter, and that it was up to us, (my ob, Ricky & I). So the 13th it is. I go in on mother's day, at 2pm. to start the process. I will probably receive pitocin around 3-4am, and hopefully hell be here by May 14th. What a beautiful day.

I have been the biggest ball of emotions, from anxious, to nervous, to excitement, to being scared. Every emotion one could think of goes through me. Ill be happy reading a book, to hysterically crying but laughing while im crying. Its insane. Today, Blair and Amy took me out to lunch. It was so nice of them, we were able to sit and talk and laugh and oh god here I go, crying!! haha Luckiest girl alive, i seriously have the best friends ever....you should be jealous, I would be.

 It is so crazy to me that in 3 short days, my son, my heart, my soul will be here. I have waited 269 days to see his face, to see what he looks like, his nose, toes, fingers, eyes. Everything I thought I never wanted. I never in a million years thought I, Stacey Ambrefe, would want kids, let alone be this excited about it. You always hear people say, when you meet the right person those thoughts you use to have completely change. Boy were "those people" right. Ricky has been nothing but the best. He has listened to me cry, my hysterics, my ridiculousness, my ups and downs and you know what, He has not complained ONCE!!! he has done nothing but be my rock. I am truly the luckiest girl alive. He loves me with all his heart and he doesnt have to tell me, he shows me on a daily basis.

Well, the next time I post, itll be about how labor was, and how beautiful our son is. :) :) :) :) :)