Pain Pain Pain

Warning if you don't have boobies my may not like this entry.

Okay so its my turn to complain. I really try not to however I am board and the kids are asleep and Blaine is driving to Tucson. I have to admit that I am very lucky with what a good baby Cameron is. He is such a great sleeper and eater. On the eating part. I do not breast feed my kids. I tried with Ryan but my milk never came in . We talked to the Doctor about it and I just get super engorged and my ducts get clogged. I was told after I had Emily about the old cabbage trick and it really worked. For those who don't know you take green cold cabbage leafs and put them on your boobs until they smell like cooked cabbage and this is suppose to help dry up your milk. I have to admit I really didn't believe it but I thought if it could get rid of my pain I would try anything. So I did with Emily and it worked great. So I was happy that I already knew a trick that would help me after Cameron came. I am doing the wrap yourself in the ace bandage and cabbage. I am ready to chop them off. I am taking my pain killers for my boobs now. I am not really having any pain from pushing out a 9 pound baby I am having pain from my killer boobs. It got so bad today I took a scalding hot shower to try and help. I have even tried to pump but I have nothing so I guess I am just going to deal with it. Hopefully by the end of the week I will be doing better. The funny thing is Ryan is having the hardest part with my chest. He saw that I have a bandage as he calls it on my chest (ace bandage) and he saw me putting ice on it and he almost started crying thinking that I am really really hurt. The things little kids worry about.
Okay enough of the complaining. I am very grateful for my hurt boobs I have a healthy baby I am healthy and didn't almost die this time. Ryan is doing great with Cameron he isn't always wanting to hold him but will every once in a while will help me and he will come up and ask to give him a kiss. I have great kids.

Day 4

Cameron has been here for 4 days now and we couldn't ask for a better baby. We took him in for his 3 day check up yesterday and he is now 8 lbs 15 oz and 22" long. (we started at 9 lbs 20z 21.5" long). He is in the 97% for his weight and height. The doctor said congratulations you have a one month old. He is a great sleeper. He usually at night wakes up every three hours and eats about 3 oz then goes back to sleep. The hospital had us on Simulac formula and I was just going to keep him on that until we ran out of all the free stuff that they gave to us but we have switched a little sooner than that. I switched Ryan to the Good Start formula because it is easier for them to digest and Ryan got super constipated on the Simulac. Well Cameron has as well. I noticed his little poops have been getting less and less. So we decided to switch Cameron on Sunday. Last night he had a really hard night because he couldn't poop. He would wake up every hour just crying like he was in so much pain. We are still not totally normal yet but he is doing better Hopefully in the next few days he will be better.

Day one at home

We have had a great day at home. Cameron's first night went really well. It was so nice to be home and to sleep in my own bed. Cameron would wake up every 2 1/2 hours to eat he would down a 2 oz bottle then be out again. I love this kid. The last time I put him down was around six and he let me sleep till about 9:30. Ryan on the other hand we think woke up some time around 7ish but didn't wake us up till he wanted me to open his fruit snacks around 8. We sent Ryan to church so he could go to his primary class that he has been doing pretty good in. Today they had substitutes and that didn't go over very well. I was upstairs feeding Cameron when the doorbell rang. It was papa and Ryan thank goodness for grandparents that are in the same ward. He said Ryan was done he sat in the Clerks office with Gary and he got him to calm down but he wasn't going back to class so he brought him home. I asked Ryan if his teachers where gone and he said yes and it was not fun. Blaine took Ryan to Ellen's for dinner and so he could see his cousins. So we had a great day

Welcome Baby Cameron

Today we where able to come home from the hospital with baby Cameron. I was able to go and be induced on Thursday night at 10:00. I was so happy we got there early to do the check in stuff and then we waited to be taken back till around 10:15ish. We got all the billion questions out of the way. So here is the funny thing. I haven't been having regular timetable contractions for a while. The night we went in to be induced we took Ryan to Blaine's parents house and got him into bed since he had school the next day and we waited there to go in. I was having contractions the entire time we where at Blaine's parents house. When I left the Dr.'s office that day she said that I was the same as I had been for the past few weeks at a three. When I was checked at the hospital I was at a 4. So around 11:00ish they started my Pitocin. After that I went pretty fast with dilating at least. The problem was Cameron was still high and not in the birth canal. They said that they could feel his head but he would just bob in the fluid. He didn't want to come down. At 8:00 my Dr. came in to see how we where doing. I was at a 6 and 80% thinned out but still no Cameron coming down. a few minuets after the Dr. left I told the nurse that I think that my water broke. Sure enough it had. That is when the fun began. By 9:15 the told me to try pushing to see how I would do I pushed twice and they yelled at me to stop so they could go and page my Dr. after 20 minuets of pushing Cameron was here. Cameron was born at 9:55am. They plopped him on my chest ad that was new because they couldn't do that with Ryan. Cameron gave the nurses a run for their money because the kept moving so they would loose the heart beat as well has having a low heart beat. It got so low for a while they stayed in the room and said that if didn't improve that we would have to talk about a c-section. Thank goodness it didn't come to that. I think? I ended up tearing pretty bad and think that a c-section could have been better. Cameron took a minuet to start crying and when he did it wasn't that strong. So he ended up going up to the NICU' s transition nursery. It was only going to be for a couple of hours but turned into 7 hours. Needless to say I was very anxious to get him back in my room. I went up to the NICU to see him and hold him again and they said that he was doing better and could come down to my room. I was so happy. Mommy and Cameron before they took him to the NICU

Cameron under the warmer in the NICU

After we got settled and then Blaine went to his parents house to get Ryan. I had been very worried for this part of introducing Ryan to Cameron not sure how he would react. When they got there I was holding Cameron and Ryan didn't really care. Blaine took Cameron and went and sat down and Ryan walked over to see him. I told Ryan I wanted to take there picture and he as okay with it.

The main thing that was bothering Ryan was the fact fact that I was wearing the hospital gown. He didn't like it and I told him they where PJ's and he was good. He even came and sat by me because I asked him if he wanted to hold the baby and he said yes. I was shocked he was so happy he said that he was so cute.

Ryan checking under Cameron's hat to see if he had hair

Ryan checking to make sure that he has ears

Kissing his baby brother

Ryan hanging out in Moms room eating her cookie

Ryan checking to see why Cameron was crying. What a good big brother

We where able to come home this afternoon. I was so happy. We could have stayed for one more day but I really wanted to come home so I could sleep better in my own bed and not have people coming in all night long to take my temp and check my blood pressure. Blaine and I went down to the cafeteria to get some lunch around 1:30ish and came back at 2 and they said that they where done with him and that we could go home. We were in the car by 3:30 on our way home. We went to Blaine's parents to get Ryan and now we are all home and happy.

Cameron Ray Matthews

Just a picture really fast of Cameron I will post some more later tonight.

Cameron Ray Matthews
3/27/2009
9:55am
9pounds 2 ounces and 21 1/2 inches long

Baby Is Coming

After my appt. today I was able to talk my Dr. into inducing me. At first she said tomorrow or Saturday then she asked if they had any openings if we could go tonight. So we are going in tonight to be induced. Then my Dr. should be able to deliver me sometime tomarrow. So I will have Blaine or someone upload pics and everything as soon as he gets here.

At the Park

Ryan has been asking to go to the "Playground" a lot lately so we have been taking him to Mt. View park because it is nicer than the one in our complex and usually there are always kids there for him to play with. There was one day a couple of weeks ago when we where the only ones there and so I called Ashley to see if she wanted to bring her kids over to play. So she brought over Kayli and Lilly and so they could play. They had so much fun running around playing. I forgot my camera but Ashley came prepared and got some really cute pictures.Ryan and Kayli playing at the parkRyan is Super FastI hope you are all happy Ashley got a Prego picture of me. I hate prego pictures of me because I feel so uncomfortable.

I have a Dr. Appt this afternoon so I will let everyone know how it goes. This is my last appointment so my due date is Saturday and Blaine has a very crazy week next week and my dad is flying into town so it would be great if this baby comes this weekend but I am thinking that he won't come till next Tuesday since my Dr. isn't on call at all this weekend and she doesn't work Monday's so I don't think she will induce till Tuesday. We will keep our fingers crossed.

Dr Appt Update

We had another doctors appointment today and there is still no baby. I am still dilated to a 3 and she did end up stripping my membranes again this week. I think she did a better job this week because since I left her office I have been in a lot more pain and the good news is I have actually been having contractions. They are not timetable yet however I have had more this afternoon than I have had all week. She said that since there is nothing wrong with me or the baby that she doesn't want to induce until I am over my due date.(next Sat) so if Cameron hasn't shown himself by my next appt on Thursday at that appt we will set a date to be induced. So we will see. I am not doing much of anything because my back hurts so bad so I feel bad because I have been neglecting my house, family and calling. We have been trying to take Ryan to the playground since he is on Spring break this week and seems to be a little board. He has a makeup session for OT tomorrow so that will make him happy. He loves his new OT therapist Laura and is doing really good with her. I am looking forward to when school starts again because he is saying that he wants to go. So that is the update on our little family for the moment. We will let you all know if something else happens. Wish us luck

Still Waiting

Yes we are still waiting for this baby to come. I have kind of become a home body and not really doing anything because I am in so much pain. I can hardly walk because my back is so bad. I usually get out to take Ryan to his therapy and that is about it. I have felt bad for Ryan so the past few nights after Blaine has gotten off work we take him to the Big Playground (Mt. View Park) so he could run around. We have been to triage twice now and I have come to the conclusion unless there is a huge gush of water or my contractions get to be 3 min a part I am not going back.

Tuesday nights Blaine has to drive to Tucson. He usually doesn't 't get to leave till 7 or 8 and usually on a good night gets home around 1 or 2 in the morning. The past couple of weeks he as been worried that I would go into labor while he was gone. No big deal we had a plan just in case but nothing has happened. He called me today from work and said that the stuff he has to take to Tucson will be done at 4:00 ish so we are all going for a little ride this afternoon to Tucson. Ryan loves his dads big truck and I guess I could get out of the house for a while.
Maybe the bumpiness of the truck will start something.(I don't hold my breath) So that is the most update information from our house. I have my next Dr. Appt on Thursday. There is a possibility that my dad is stopping by on his way home from a business trip for a couple of days so I am really hoping this baby comes before then so he can see his grandson. So we will see what happens.

Some Much Needed Updated Pictures

I Love This Kid How Could You Not

Since it has been so long since I have updated we have taken a lot of pics of Ryan and haven't posted them. I don't think that they will be in order but at least they will be posted.

PRESCHOOL OLYMPICS

A few weeks ago at Ryan's school they had preschool Olympics and I totally forgot about it. Although it was probably a good thing that I didn't go. Anytime Blaine or I show up at school during school hours he starts crying and shuts down. It's like he thinks that is his time and mom and dad aren't allowed at school. So when he got off the bus with his little metal on I felt bad. So I told Ryan that we needed to take a picture of him with his metal. He was so proud of it.

He was so proud of his gold metal. So I am glad that I didn't go otherwise he wouldn't have done any of the activities and would have just stood there and cry.

The Big Truck

Once a month Blaine delivers the Clipper Magazine to a lot of the post offices in the valley. On Saturday he has to deliver to Mesa Gilbert and the Chandler post offices. So usually we meet up with Blaine after he finishes his Gilbert run and we go for a ride in "the big truck".This is Ryan's favorite thing to do. It usually takes a couple of hours while he finishes his last few runs. We get to go to the back of the post office so he gets to see all the mail man(which really means he sees their little cars) then we sit in the truck while Blaine unloads the pallets of mail. He could ride in that truck all day and be super happy. Whatever makes him happy its free and he loves it.

This is Ryan in Blaine's warehouse Blaine had to reload his truck and so Ryan thinks that means he needs to help. Since that won't work Blaine lets him pull this around and he seems to be happy till he can get the truck loaded.

Boys will be boys Ryan and Blaine are at the "Fish store" (Bass Pro) every time that we go to Bass Pro the boys like to do the gun game. This time Ryan wanted to do it the only problem is that he couldn't hold the gun so Blaine held it and told Ryan when to shoot. They actually did pretty good.

Red Robin and Mommy's Birthday

For Birthdays in Blaine's family usually the birthday person gets to pick where they want to go to eat then everyone is invited and whoever wants to come will come. So this year for my birthday I decided to do Red Robin. We go there a lot and Ryan likes it so It works out. Sorry no pics of me I love being the person behind the camera.

Ryan doing his double shot. He got his normal kid Root Beer however then he wanted Blaine's big cup however he wanted them at the same time.

Walking Mommy

We have been walking a lot latley to try and induce labor and that hasn't happend. So this last Saturday we where trying to figure out where to walk and Blaine's dad was saying that he was thinking about going to Fry's Electronics for something. So we decided to go with him because it was air conditioned. We found the lovley chairs that I really want I really didn't think that Ryan would sit in it or if he did I thought he would freak out but no. He really liked it it was hard to get him out of it.

Everytime the the message things would go down his back you could just see his entire body go with it. So funny.

I think Ryan would like to take this home

Where is Ryan?????

Still No Baby

I am so sorry that I am not doing very good with keeping up with my blog lately. I haven't really wanted to much of anything plus my husband has had me out walking for the past couple of weeks.
So this is the latest. I was having contractions yesterday morning(Thursday) we waited for a couple of hours to make sure that my contractions where staying 5 min a part. We went in and of course my contractions stop. They checked me and I was dilated to a 3 1/2 cm so they said why don't you walk. So we did we walked at the hospital for a hour still no contractions. They said that if I could dilate that last 1/2cm that they would keep me. That's right nothing happened so they sent me home to walk some more and said that they would most likely see me back this weekend. Whatever I am trying to have a positive attitude about the entire thing but it has left me. I am so tired and in so much pain from walking that I just can't do it anymore. Of course once you get to this huge stage everyone tells you all the things to do at home to induce labor. We have done everything BUT the Caster Oil. I have had a few friends that have had very bad reactions to that so we will not do that and NOTHING IS HAPPENING. This kid is as stubborn as his parents and older brother.
I told Blaine that I can't do the walking thing again for the next couple of days my knees are super swollen as well as my feet and I can hardly walk. I know that the gravity helps but sitting is going to be as good as it gets for a couple of days. I was really hoping to have this baby before spring break but it doesn't look like it is going to happen. He is already starting to be a goober head and he isn't even born yet. So that is the latest I think unless my water breaks that we are just going to stay home and chill. Ryan keeps yelling at my belly and he is even bargaining with it. He says come out baby brother and we will play cars. And that is huge for him to want to share his cars with someone. He is just tired of me not being able to lift him and he doesn't fit on my lap anymore. So keep your fingers crossed for us that something happends soon other wise I may go insane. The good news is that baby Cameron sound like he is doing good and his head is back where it needs to be so little one I guess we will all just have to wait for you to decide to come out.

Happy 5 Years Baby

Yes today is our 5 year anniversary. It seems like a lot longer but in a good way. I can't really remember my life without Blaine. He is such a great husband I couldn't ask for better. He especially lately is so good with me and doesn't let me being grumpy get to him. He has been such a huge help with Ryan and takes care of him even though he has worked all day and since I haven't been a good wife with cleaning keeping up with the laundry or having any dinner ready he still forgives me. We just keep telling ourselves that I won't be like this forever even though it seems like it.

We where really hoping that we would be spending tonight at the hospital with a new baby or having a new baby and it isn't going to happen. I have been walking for the past two days and having some strong contractions nothing seems to be happening. I had contractions 8 min a part for two days. They want it to be about 5 min before I go in to the hospital. So unless my water breaks (and I am praying that it will) or my contractions get good. We are staying home.
So that is the baby update for now. Sorry to all my friends I am ignoring. I am not feeling very social at the moment with only getting about 2 hours of sleep every night I am not the most pleasant person to be around. I will be better after this dang baby starts cooperating.