pictures of the birth-day

Davis Brown Wyatt
born at 9:42am on April 14th, 2010
5lbs 14ozs
19 inches

Davis' surgery is today around noon. I will try and get more information from Vesti and post with more details about the status of his spina bifida. But for now, what you've all been waiting for...

Joyfully Announcing

Davis Brown Wyatt

5lbs 12oz  and 19 inches long

*Mom and baby are doing great!

*Check back later this afternoon for a more in depth update and more pictures.

His Room

First...Davis will be here in less than 2 days! Yay! Many have asked, so I feel compelled to answer...No...I'm not even a little bit nervous. Excited, yes. Nervous, no. I've said it before, but it's no doubt a peace that comes only from a God who knew we'd walk this road long ago. His plan is perfect. He know's the unknowns, and that gives me an amazing peace. So, thank you for your prayers! We need them; we feel them; we appreciate them more than you know!

Now, onto the room. They aren't the best pictures, but they will do. Here are the pictures of his room.

The view from the doorway. The "picture" to the right of the window is actually a puzzle that took way too many people to finish. The pieces could all go in more than one place. Much to frustrating for me. Ali gets credit for most of it. She worked on it ALL.DAY.LONG one weekend they were here, then Brandon finished it. The "4" to the left of the window is from the old scoreboard at the ballpark. Brandon bought it last year at one of the baseball games, and since Davis' birthday is in April, he thought he should have it.

The view to the right. My parents bought Davis his crib. Love it. The tub next to the crib is where all of his quilts are housed. And, yes...it's THAT full of quilts. :)

The view to the left. You can't see it, but one of the pictures on top of the dresser is Brandon's first little league picture. I love it. Davis will too...someday.

That's all I have today. We've been trying to finish getting ready for him today. We boiled bottle nipples, pump parts, pacifiers, etc. Davis' bag is packed. I started packing mine (I know...Dr. Tabor said to do it WEEKS ago), and we'll pack Brandon's tonight. But, ready or not, he'll be here Wednesday. If I don't make it back on here before then, and I probably won't, please keep us all in your prayers in the comming days! Vasha will be updating the blog at least daily, more when we need to...especially on surgery days (mine and his). We can't wait for you all to see pictures! Check back Wednesday. C-section is scheduled for 9am! :)

37 Weeks

Today is 37 weeks! Davis should be well over 6 pounds and more than 19 inches long. I believe it...he keeps trying to stretch all 4 limbs at the same time. I just don't have that kind of space to offer. Sorry, little man. The bigger he gets, the stronger his kicks get. As much as they hurt, I don't mind at all because it means they are working like they should. Something I'll likely never take for granted in future pregnancies either. All is still well. The swelling is worse, but only a few more days! The neighbor even volunteered her daughters to come over and give foot rubs. Isn't that sweet of them?! Now if only I could convince the girls. :)

Today was also my last day of work...for the next 9 weeks. YAY! I LOVE my job, but I'm ready for some time off. I could have worked part of next week, but I'm supposed to stay away from as many germs and illnesses as possible between now and Wednesday. So, since I work with children, today was the day. Tomorrow, I'm getting a pedicure (cheers from my Aunt Val and sister for sure), we're having my maternity photo's done, and then we're going to the Ranger's game. Yes, I'm going too. Yes, I'm nuts. Or just married to one. You be the judge. :) He said he had to drop me off at the gate because he can't have me trying to walk from the car, then going into labor and ruining his baseball game. I guess it's hard to focus when your wife is driving herself to the hospital. Ha! I wouldn't put it past him...he LOVES his Rangers. Other than tomorrow, I don't plan on doing much of anything until Tuesday. It will be glorious. Perhaps I'll take pictures.

Here we are today:

No Amnio

I saw Dr. Tabor again this morning. He said everything still looks great. Davis is moving as much, if not more than, he should be. His heartrate is good, and at the moment, he appears to be cozy in his dark, warm spot, and we'd like him to stay that way. :) I'm good too. The swelling is still an issue, but it's not a problem (yet). My blood pressure was high for me, but still considered to be within the normal range. He said because things are going so well, he didn't want to do the amnio next week (we'll be one day shy of 38 weeks. the lungs should be fine). Thank goodness!! That HURT! It likely hurt worse because even at only 20 weeks, he wouldn't be still, and they kept having to pull the needle in and out. He said he thinks that would happen again, and the uterus would decide she'd had enough and say "that's it....EVERYTHING is comming out now!" Then he said, "and we don't want that. Emergency c-sections ruin my whole day." :) He said he'd see me next Wednesday morning bright and early. Woohoo!

And, as promised...here I am in my Easter outfit. Dressed for a funeral and the beach at the same time.

(I have no idea what was so funny. B said something, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was.)

Thank you all for your continued prayers!! We need them, and feel them. I'll be back Thursday with the 37 week update.

That's My King

I tried to add this one Friday, but it wouldn't ever let me. I love these! I said it in an earlier post, but...WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! Happy Easter!

36 Weeks

At the time I was too tired to mess with this blog, but yesterday was 36 weeks! Officially 9 months!! Less than 2 weeks. My sister is keeping up with the specific number of days better than we are. I think she may be a little excited. :) My info says he should be just under 6 pounds, and 18 1/2 inches long. As always, we know that is not correct. He was bigger than that last week at Dr. Tabor's office. It also says he's losing the fur coat he's been sporting. Thank goodness! As for me...I still feel about the same. Sort-of. The swelling...good heaven's! I posted that picture of my feet earlier in the week, but I laugh at that picture now. It's SOOOOO much worse! My feet/legs were NOT built to carry this kind of fluid and weight. I have only ONE remaining pair of shoes that fit...white crocs. Ugh. Oh well...an Easter memory. I'll be sure to get a picture of that...me...in a Black dress (because I refuse to buy a dress I'll only wear once)...white crocs...ankles the size of my calf. I'm certain Brandon, my parents, and my sister will find GREAT humor in it! :) But, I get to pick where we eat after church, and I get to be dropped off at the door! I DO see the perks!

Here we were yesterday...

And, for your viewing pleasure...here were my feet Wednesday afternoon. Yesterday was worse. I'm beginning to see an ugly pattern! I used the shoes I was wearing at the baby shower as a reference point. HA! And, Yes...I am fully aware that I NEED a pedicure. I'm waiting until next weekend. If I'm going to be cut open and gutted like a fish, I will at least have pretty toes!

I should add that I know soooo many people had it worse than I do. For that, I am blessed! Nothing will ever compare to my friend Hayley's feet! I remember seeing her feet and wondering how she ever managed to walk upright on those things! :) I'm ready to have my tiny feet back! I'll be sure to let you know when they return!

I'll go back to see Dr. Tabor Monday morning. I'll update when I get home. But, in the meantime, everyone have a wonderful Easter! I always say Christmas is my favorite holiday, but Easter is the most important one! What a MIGHTY God we serve...sacrificing His Son, for us! And, His Son, Jesus...who had the power to save Himself! Such an Amazing Love! Happy Easter!