Welcome to the World Jaxon Henry!

     So I'm sure by now everyone has read my blog I wrote the morning of July 2! My 5 am random blog about preparing for Jaxon.  Little did I know, at 11:30 that day, I would be laying in a hospital bed having an IV started, labs drown, and a plethora of questions to answer.  Jay and I went in for my doctor's appointment at 10:40 that morning with Dr. Harzke.  When we got there my blood pressure was higher than it had been, and I was showing lots of signs of preeclampsia.   While we were talking to our doctor about an induction date it became evident that he had different plans in mind.  Just a few minutes later his nurse was escorting us to Labor and delivery and my heart was racing with anticipation and excitement... WE WERE MEETING OUR SON TODAY!  I tried to stay calm, seeing how calm Jay was really helped me.  We rushed to get a hold of our families and get settled into the room.  After just a little over 5 hours of labor, our sweet baby boy made his grand appearance.  My mom and Jay stayed with me the entire time.. both trying to keep me calm and motivated.  I had refused the epidural and I wanted to labor naturally so it was a pretty scary few hours for all of us.  Needless to say it was really a pretty easy experience ( as easy as childbirth can be of course ).  At 5:07 pm that evening Jaxon Moore made his way into this crazy world.  He weighed 7lbs 2oz and was 20" long.  From the moment I held him I was head over heels in love with him.  He has the most precious little nose, and has a full head of hair!   He looks so much like his daddy but absolutely loves to snuggle with me.  Both of our families were there to greet our little bundle of joy, along with a few special friends.  After Jay and I got a little time along with him the room was flooded with people ready to see our sweet boy.  With all the extra hands snuggling my sweet boy I could finally have that Ham sandwich I had been craving since November, and finally got a nice cold Dr. Pepper to wash it down with.  Second best moment of that whole day ; )   .  I spent the entire night just staring at that beautiful boy and telling Jay how in love with both of them I was.  I couldn't even relish those moments enough.  My heart was overflowing with pride and joy and love.
     Over the next few days we enjoyed some very lovely company.  We were released from the hospital on July 4.  We spent the evening at home... we had seen enough fireworks for one year!  The next day I called Jaxon's pediatrician because I noticed that he was looking really yellow.  We rushed to the office for an appointment, and after what seemed like an eternity, we were told that Jaxon's bilirubin had more than doubled over night, and that we needed to head straight to the hospital.  Thankfully Jay is the calm one of the two of us, I just broke down in tears. We had JUST gotten that sweet boy home and here we were, already back in the hospital.  We stayed there until Saturday evening.  They had to hook him up to an IV and put him under a tent of lights for phototherapy.  Jay stayed by our sides the entire time.  Our families were so supportive and brought us food, encouragement, and a TJ's gift card! (If you know us, thats enough to perk us up anytime!)  When we came home, our pantry and fridge had been secretly stocked full of groceries!  I was in tears just thinking about how blessed we are! Jay and I both have absolutely spectacular families...and Jaxon and I have the most wonderful provider and father/husband anyone could ask for.  I have never loved any two boys so much in my life.   I am so grateful for both of them and would be absolutely lost without them....

now for what everyone has been waiting for...pictures of our newest addition.....

My little family...

Our sweet boy...and his precious precious nose! 

Proud parents <3    I was so exhausted... but I couldn't help but admire these two...

My mom lending a helping hand... 

Bright eyed as soon as he was born!   I never knew I could love someone so quickly! 

Super huge feet.... 

but he has his mommy's toes  

He was hungry from the moment he got here.. 

Getting ready to go home..

He's so tiny in his little carseat!~

Until next time...

Peace Love and Tiny Toes! 

July! July! July!

Can't believe our month is finally here!  It's finally July, which means we can finally meet our sweet baby boy!  Our last doctor's appointment didn't go to hot, so unfortunately getting sleep isn't really on the agenda for tonight (I have my follow up in exactly 6 hours... definitely ready to have that over with.)  At the last appointment (Thursday) my blood pressure was high, way higher than normal, and uncomfortably high for my OB apparently.  After we got through the initial reading we had a little chit chat about a possible induction, and then he sent me off for an Ultrasound, a Non-Stress Test, 2 Blood Draws, and another Urinalysis.  Needless to say I was very thankful Jay was able to make that appointment with me (to date he's only missed a couple...and that is solely because he had to work out of town those days).  He scheduled to see me back Monday (Today) with no more to be said.  This weekend has absolutely drug on.  In spite of the unfortunate event of racking my brain over a possible "complication" I have tried to be as calm and prepared for anything that I can be. I know full and well that God definitely has a plan for us and it's all in his hands.  The nursing student in me, is really struggling with not calling the doctor's office daily until I get the results of every blood draw, and test, but, I'm not going to.  I know that if there is something worth talk about... it will be discussed very soon (Plus let's face it... this isn't my original doctor...and quite frankly I don't have a very established relationship with him.)  Definitely missing Dr. Hajovsky right now!
      In other news... the nursery is finished... and is absolutely adorable.  My shower was the 23rd of June.  It was absolutely adorable.  The ladies' that threw it did an amazing job!  Jaxon and Jay and I were so blessed with all the wonderful gifts everyone brought.  From precious little outfits, to loads of diapers, to homemade blankets and anything else you could imagine.  This little boy has no idea how loved he is already.  We asked that people bring books instead of cards (because Jay is already tired of my 22 year old card collection) and may I say... it was a wonderful idea.  I've already snuck in the nursery and sat in my new glider and read my belly a few sweet stories.  Everyone's sweet words on the insides of the covers are what make these books even more special.  I know he'll love to see all the wonderful blessings people shared with him.  After the shower, Jay's guy friends had a small get together of swimming and some guy time.  They all brought lots of diapers (thank the Lord, because I know Jay will be getting in LOTS of diaper changing!)  It was really amazing to see the guys getting excited about our little man.  I know they'll be great with him when he's old enough to be fishing and raising a ruckus with them.  That Sunday... Mom, Jay and I spent the entire day washing baby clothes, putting together gifts, organizing and decorating the nursery, and just relishing in all the teeny tiny socks and things we had to put away.  I am so absolutely in love with all these sweet clothes that make up Jaxon's closet.  I cannot wait to dress him up for his first sunday at church, for his first Texas Tech Red Raider's Game, for his first Ranger's game...and all those little days in between.  Never did I think that I would be married to my absolute best friend, and get to have his sweet wonderful child(ren).
     Other than the normal preparing for baby stuff... we have spent a little time just enjoying the in utero babysitter we have, and just soaking up the last few weeks of just being the 2 of us (well minus ranger, he definitely makes 3 of us... he's growing like a weed.  4 months old and he weighs 40+ lbs!) I spent a little shopping time with mom yesterday getting some small things for the house, and enjoyed a saturday night all to myself.  I just sat around watching chick-flicks and eating some cereal, but lets face it...at 38 weeks pregnant there's not much else I'd rather do.  Jay had a nice little 24 hour "guys" trip with Cory and Jordan and Jordan's brother Jaxon ( no, that's not where we got his name, I didn't even realized they were spelt the same until way after we chose our name) at Jordan and Jaxon's family's ranch.  I was super nervous about having him not be home, but I know he needed a break, and some guy time, before he gets cooped up in this house with me and the little one when he takes his paternity leave.  Once he got back in to town we snuck in a few "maternity" pictures and enjoyed some dinner and a movie.  Mom definitely wanted us to get a few pictures in just in case tomorrow doesn't go well and for some reason we have to be induced.  I'm trying not to get my hopes up either way.  If we do get induced tomorrow, I know it's better for both of us, if there is any complication, but if we get to go a little bit closer to our due date, I'll be thankful that there wasn't anything wrong and we're both as healthy as can be.  Until then... I guess I better try to get some sleep.  Here are a few pictures of the nursery and of our mini "maternity" for your viewing pleasure.

Until Then,

 Let's face it... my picture taking ability and lighting preferences are not ideal at 4 am...but there are a few pictures of the nursery....

Our first "Homeowners'" picture :) 

 Peace, Love, and Happy July!