Date of birth: September 8, 2010
Time of birth: 7:48pm
Weight: 7 pounds, 2 ounces
Length: 20 inches
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Welcome to the World!
We are proud to welcome Sebastian Russell Graime to the world!
Date of birth: September 8, 2010
Time of birth: 7:48pm
Weight: 7 pounds, 2 ounces
Length: 20 inches
Date of birth: September 8, 2010
Time of birth: 7:48pm
Weight: 7 pounds, 2 ounces
Length: 20 inches
A labor story (by mom)
What started out as a routine, text book induction turned into a stressful afternoon leading to a c section. Here is a time line of events below.
6:15am: We head to the hospital. Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer is on the radio. Great start to the day!
6:55am: We check into the hospital ready to meet our baby. We meet our first nurse, Chris--she's great!
8:05am: Mom's IV is in.
8:30am: Pitocin started. Let the contractions begin!
10:50am: Mom's first not so nice comment to Scott "I must really love you if I'm doing this."
11:15am: Contractions are getting stronger and more regular. Fun! Okay not really.
12:00pm: Mom wants the epidural!
12:30pm: Mom gets the epidural! Oh wait, it's not really working... uh oh.
1:00pm: Mom's water breaks on its own. There is light meconium present, but doctor & nurses aren't worried...yet. The epidural isn't kicking in on the right side.
2:00pm: Mom's already dilated to 5cm.
3:00pm: 7cm! Epidural still only working on the left side. Ouch! We meet our new nurse, Carrie. She's a sweetheart.
4:00pm: Still 7cm. We try to boost the epidural so it works on the right side too, but to no avail.
5:00pm: Still 7cm. Labor is stalled and mom and baby are both showing signs of distress.
6:00pm: Still 7cm. Nap time.
6:30pm: Yup- still 7cm. Mom's fever spikes to 101.6 do to an infection (meconium). Baby's heart rate is fluctuating.
7:00pm: Doctor decides a c-section is the best option for both mom and baby as labor stalled and both mom and baby are showing major signs of distress.
7:48pm: Sebastian Russell Graime is born!
6:15am: We head to the hospital. Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer is on the radio. Great start to the day!
6:55am: We check into the hospital ready to meet our baby. We meet our first nurse, Chris--she's great!
8:05am: Mom's IV is in.
8:30am: Pitocin started. Let the contractions begin!
10:50am: Mom's first not so nice comment to Scott "I must really love you if I'm doing this."
11:15am: Contractions are getting stronger and more regular. Fun! Okay not really.
12:00pm: Mom wants the epidural!
12:30pm: Mom gets the epidural! Oh wait, it's not really working... uh oh.
1:00pm: Mom's water breaks on its own. There is light meconium present, but doctor & nurses aren't worried...yet. The epidural isn't kicking in on the right side.
2:00pm: Mom's already dilated to 5cm.
3:00pm: 7cm! Epidural still only working on the left side. Ouch! We meet our new nurse, Carrie. She's a sweetheart.
4:00pm: Still 7cm. We try to boost the epidural so it works on the right side too, but to no avail.
5:00pm: Still 7cm. Labor is stalled and mom and baby are both showing signs of distress.
6:00pm: Still 7cm. Nap time.
6:30pm: Yup- still 7cm. Mom's fever spikes to 101.6 do to an infection (meconium). Baby's heart rate is fluctuating.
7:00pm: Doctor decides a c-section is the best option for both mom and baby as labor stalled and both mom and baby are showing major signs of distress.
7:48pm: Sebastian Russell Graime is born!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
41 weeks... eviction notice has been posted (by mom)
Well here we are at 41 weeks. One full week past my estimated due date. It's actually been kind of nice having a few extra days to tie up loose ends. We went for a super long walk yesterday hoping it would jump start labor, but to no avail. Our last hope was all of our cheering for BSU last night... nope! Oh well, I get one last day to myself.
We have an appointment to evict the little guy from his apparently super comfy current living space tomorrow. I can't wait to meet him! Fortunately we were told that I'm a "prime candidate for induction" since I'm already dilating and am fully effaced. Fingers crossed for a super smooth labor and delivery tomorrow! I hear it's one of the most amazing experiences a woman and family can go through.
Now that I know our little guy will be here tomorrow, it has given me a chance to reflect on this amazing journey. Here are a few of my favorite moments of this pregnancy:
In no particular order:
- Seeing the 2nd blue line (positive pregnancy test)
- Scott's reaction to news he'll be a dad
- Buying Sebastian's first 'mini-Scott' outfit
- Deciding to name Sebastian in honor of Scott's grandfather
- Going through this process with friends (Ashleigh, Brooke, Meghan & Gita)
- Comparing & sharing stories with my own mom
- Going through yet another lifetime milestone with my BFF, Heather
- Hearing & seeing the heartbeat for the first time
- Feeling him kick for the first time
- Scott feeling him kick for the first time
- The ultrasound where he was opening/closing his mouth
This has been an incredible adventure... I can't wait until you are born, Sebastian, so we can start the next one!
We have an appointment to evict the little guy from his apparently super comfy current living space tomorrow. I can't wait to meet him! Fortunately we were told that I'm a "prime candidate for induction" since I'm already dilating and am fully effaced. Fingers crossed for a super smooth labor and delivery tomorrow! I hear it's one of the most amazing experiences a woman and family can go through.
Now that I know our little guy will be here tomorrow, it has given me a chance to reflect on this amazing journey. Here are a few of my favorite moments of this pregnancy:
In no particular order:
- Seeing the 2nd blue line (positive pregnancy test)
- Scott's reaction to news he'll be a dad
- Buying Sebastian's first 'mini-Scott' outfit
- Deciding to name Sebastian in honor of Scott's grandfather
- Going through this process with friends (Ashleigh, Brooke, Meghan & Gita)
- Comparing & sharing stories with my own mom
- Going through yet another lifetime milestone with my BFF, Heather
- Hearing & seeing the heartbeat for the first time
- Feeling him kick for the first time
- Scott feeling him kick for the first time
- The ultrasound where he was opening/closing his mouth
This has been an incredible adventure... I can't wait until you are born, Sebastian, so we can start the next one!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Still waiting... patiently (by mom)
40 weeks. Sebastian's estimated due date is tomorrow, August 31st. I have a feeling he's going to be late...
After 75 votes, it looks like 56% of you were correct in your thinking he'd arrive after his due date. 31% voted he'd be early (wishful thinkers like me), and I'm still holding out that the 13% who voted for an on time arrival of August 31st are correct!
These past 40 weeks have been an incredible journey. I honestly thought I'd be miserable the entire time. After all, I gave up my body to play host for another human being--that can't be easy. But it was. It has been amazing. Sure there were some bouts of morning sickness and there have been days where I've flat out been too tired to really do anything more than camp out on the couch all day, but I wouldn't trade this experience for anything else in the world! Knowing Scott & I created a new life together is profound and humbling. The coolest part is I've been the one lucky enough to nurture, support and bond with our little guy before he even greats the world. Every day I've just wanted to introduce myself to people by saying, "Hi, my name is Kimberly and I'm growing a human. What did you do today?"
Thank you to all of our amazing family and friends for your incredible support during this entire process. And the biggest thanks of all to my hubby, Scott. I know you'll be an exceptional father. Sebastian is one lucky kid to be able to call you dad!
And to you Sebastian Russell Graime, come on out and play. We're all so excited to meet you!
After 75 votes, it looks like 56% of you were correct in your thinking he'd arrive after his due date. 31% voted he'd be early (wishful thinkers like me), and I'm still holding out that the 13% who voted for an on time arrival of August 31st are correct!
These past 40 weeks have been an incredible journey. I honestly thought I'd be miserable the entire time. After all, I gave up my body to play host for another human being--that can't be easy. But it was. It has been amazing. Sure there were some bouts of morning sickness and there have been days where I've flat out been too tired to really do anything more than camp out on the couch all day, but I wouldn't trade this experience for anything else in the world! Knowing Scott & I created a new life together is profound and humbling. The coolest part is I've been the one lucky enough to nurture, support and bond with our little guy before he even greats the world. Every day I've just wanted to introduce myself to people by saying, "Hi, my name is Kimberly and I'm growing a human. What did you do today?"
Thank you to all of our amazing family and friends for your incredible support during this entire process. And the biggest thanks of all to my hubby, Scott. I know you'll be an exceptional father. Sebastian is one lucky kid to be able to call you dad!
And to you Sebastian Russell Graime, come on out and play. We're all so excited to meet you!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
All our bags are packed, We're ready to go... (by mom)
39 weeks. Yup- still pregnant.
This last weekend was wonderful. Scott & I spent some quality time together as it very well may have been our last weekend just the two of us. Any day now we'll be welcoming a little bundle of joy into the world and our lives will never be the same! Now we're just waiting for Sebastian to grace us with his presence. In the meantime, I keep playing out different labor scenarios in my head. The cartoon below pretty much sums up how I think it will go!
This last weekend was wonderful. Scott & I spent some quality time together as it very well may have been our last weekend just the two of us. Any day now we'll be welcoming a little bundle of joy into the world and our lives will never be the same! Now we're just waiting for Sebastian to grace us with his presence. In the meantime, I keep playing out different labor scenarios in my head. The cartoon below pretty much sums up how I think it will go!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
We're in the home stretch (by mom)
37 weeks -- only 3 more weeks until my estimated due date!
Dom, er, Sebastian weighs appx 6 1/3 pounds
We are officially in the home stretch as 37 weeks is considered full term, even though my due date is still three weeks away. Everything is progressing as it should--well actually a little ahead of schedule. I'm 50% effaced and 1cm dilated! That means this little guy can make his debut at any time now! Okay I still need at least the rest of this week to get loose ends tied up at work, but boy is Scott ready for the little guy to be here. I swear if baby doesn't arrive by his due date that Scott will be forcing me to take long walks and do jumping jacks. It's great how excited he is and I love that he can't wait to meet his son, but I wouldn't doubt he starts spiking smoothies with castor oil to get things moving!
Dom, er, Sebastian weighs appx 6 1/3 pounds
We are officially in the home stretch as 37 weeks is considered full term, even though my due date is still three weeks away. Everything is progressing as it should--well actually a little ahead of schedule. I'm 50% effaced and 1cm dilated! That means this little guy can make his debut at any time now! Okay I still need at least the rest of this week to get loose ends tied up at work, but boy is Scott ready for the little guy to be here. I swear if baby doesn't arrive by his due date that Scott will be forcing me to take long walks and do jumping jacks. It's great how excited he is and I love that he can't wait to meet his son, but I wouldn't doubt he starts spiking smoothies with castor oil to get things moving!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Now we just need the Baby!!! (by dad)
Week 36, where has the time gone? Only 4 weeks till D day. After months of nesting we have finally finished the nursery for the little guy. It has been kinda fun to do some home improvement projects through the process. Including new chair rail (with help from Uncle Jon), tearing out an ugly purple sink and putting in a counter top for the changing table, new curtain rod, and lots of touch up paint. I just hope Dom enjoys his room as much as I have enjoyed putting it together for him. Oh, I guess we can start calling him by his real name now since the pictures blow the secret. Sebastian Russell Graime, can't wait to meet you soon!!
36weeks = almost 6lbs. & 18 1/2"
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
That's it? That's all the time we have left? (by mom)
35 weeks
Dom weighs an estimated 5.25lbs and is 18 inches long.
5 weeks to go. 5 weeks, as in 35 days? You mean to tell me this little guy will be in our arms in just a few short weeks? Cue mini panic attack! (sounds of me breathing into a paper bag in the background...). So it occurred to me today that this 40 week process is almost over. We're 7/8 of the way finished and into the home stretch!
I've been so excited about the pending arrival of our little guy, but it never really sunk in that this whole pregnancy thing has to end. I've quite enjoyed being pregnant. I doesn't suck the way everyone said it would. Take that naysayers!
We're prepared for anything at this point... we've taken the classes, the nursery is finished, the hospital bag is packed, now all we need is our little bundle of joy. Okay Dom- that doesn't mean we want you to cut your baking time short. We still want you to cook for at least 2 more weeks and keep growing. Okay well don't grow too much-- you're running out of room and mommy isn't the biggest fan of you sucker punching/kicking her in the ribs anymore. In 2 weeks we'll be considered "full term" which means you can arrive any day without any anticipated complications! We're very much looking forward to meeting you!
In the meantime, I plan on enjoying these next few weeks by relaxing and getting a much needed pedicure--just like the cartoon below...
Dom weighs an estimated 5.25lbs and is 18 inches long.
5 weeks to go. 5 weeks, as in 35 days? You mean to tell me this little guy will be in our arms in just a few short weeks? Cue mini panic attack! (sounds of me breathing into a paper bag in the background...). So it occurred to me today that this 40 week process is almost over. We're 7/8 of the way finished and into the home stretch!
I've been so excited about the pending arrival of our little guy, but it never really sunk in that this whole pregnancy thing has to end. I've quite enjoyed being pregnant. I doesn't suck the way everyone said it would. Take that naysayers!
We're prepared for anything at this point... we've taken the classes, the nursery is finished, the hospital bag is packed, now all we need is our little bundle of joy. Okay Dom- that doesn't mean we want you to cut your baking time short. We still want you to cook for at least 2 more weeks and keep growing. Okay well don't grow too much-- you're running out of room and mommy isn't the biggest fan of you sucker punching/kicking her in the ribs anymore. In 2 weeks we'll be considered "full term" which means you can arrive any day without any anticipated complications! We're very much looking forward to meeting you!
In the meantime, I plan on enjoying these next few weeks by relaxing and getting a much needed pedicure--just like the cartoon below...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Well That's Just Ducky! (by mom)
34 weeks down, 6 to go!
Yes just 6 short weeks to go! This little baby of ours will be here NEXT MONTH!!! How cool is that?!
Dom is measuring in at 18 inches and 4.75lbs.
This past weekend two wonderful friends, Caroline & Ashleigh, and my mother threw the most adorable rubber ducky themed baby shower. The games were sweet and fun (baby trivia, baby word scramble, and the price is right baby style). Scott was our surprise guest and did a wonderful job playing Bob Barker. We must have the most generous friends in the world as Dom pretty much has everything he needs to make his debut into this world in style!
A special thanks goes out to my best friends Heather and MaryBeth for making the trek from Durango and San Francisco respectively for this special occasion. It was so wonderful having the two of you here!
Yes just 6 short weeks to go! This little baby of ours will be here NEXT MONTH!!! How cool is that?!
Dom is measuring in at 18 inches and 4.75lbs.
This past weekend two wonderful friends, Caroline & Ashleigh, and my mother threw the most adorable rubber ducky themed baby shower. The games were sweet and fun (baby trivia, baby word scramble, and the price is right baby style). Scott was our surprise guest and did a wonderful job playing Bob Barker. We must have the most generous friends in the world as Dom pretty much has everything he needs to make his debut into this world in style!
A special thanks goes out to my best friends Heather and MaryBeth for making the trek from Durango and San Francisco respectively for this special occasion. It was so wonderful having the two of you here!
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