Built FORD Tough

Jason’s girlfriend, Liz, was nice enough to come take pics for us at the hospital of baby Rhyan and some visitors. Here is the link…

Go to http://pricelesspics.smugmug.com/
Click on Births Gallery
Click on The Birth of Rhyan Shlaine
Password: Ford

Just so you all know, labor started pretty much w/ the induction on Monday morning at 7 am w/ the first dose of citatec (sp?) which made my uterus hyperactive w/ contractions about every 1-2 min apart. I received a 2nd dose (vaginally instead of orally, hoping that it would affect the cervix more than the uterus) at 2:30 which had the same affect (hyperactive uterus). So i got 2 doses of turbuline to slow the contractions b/c rhyan’s heartrate was not tolerating it well. On the upside, it did work on my cervix! Then my water broke on its own at 9:30, i got an epidural at 10:30, it quit working at 12, i finally got another one at 2am and started pushing at 5:40. At 6:47am, Rhyan was here! She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19 and 3/4 inches long. Precious.

I’m officially in love. Jeff was great through it all and continues to pamper both of us girls

Here’s why i dont post pics often: To get them to upload on blogsome, i have to re-do them all using paint to make them an acceptable size. If someone else knows how to avoid this step and simply upload them, i’d do it more often. Facebook accepts my pics right off the camera and i love that, but on here its a pain. So feel free to help a sister out.

Here is Rhyan’s Room!

I know, i’m a terrible blogger. As i’ve said thousands of times before, i can write all day, i just hate writing w/o posting pics b/c i know thats why I check all of your blogs (for the pics) so i hate to be hypocritical. But hey, i’ll do it anyways…

I saw Dr Pohl for my 37/38 week checkup on Friday and he said that Rhyan is growing… probably about 7lbs now! My cervix is still closed but "softening" and he wants to induce the first part of next week (april 27th). I have to wait for a call from the girls at the office around mid week to schedule b/c the hospital doesnt schedule more than a few days out, so i’ll know more at the end of this week. But it looks as if we have begun our last week with it being just the 2 of us!

I’ve got about everything done that i can think of. I’ve washed and put away her clothes, bottles, bed linens, etc… The pack and play is assembled and in the livingroom, same for the swing and bouncer. Diapers, tooshie creams, etc are all in the changing table. A diaper bag is ready for us to take to the hospital w/ a couple little outfits and necessities. I’ve attended a breast feeding class this week (jeff went, too!) and i’ve met with and chosen a pediatritian. Am i forgetting anything? Besides my mind?! I feel like i’m forgetting something HUGE! The carseat is ready, too, btw.

So physically, i think we’re ready. Emotionally? Spiritually? I’m drained.  Sometimes i’d just like to pack up everything and just Jeff, Spud, Rhyan and myself go live on an island so i wouldnt have to deal with other people. But then, that’d be no fun!

So i’m hoping for a peaceful last week as husband and wife (and dog). I think we’re gonna try to get away this weekend (yes, the dr ok’d it) to the mountain house and try to relax and enjoy one another.

I covet your prayers for a safe and healthy baby, an easy delivery and for us to transition into parenthood with our hearts open and my hormones under control. Thats a BIG task, people. So quit reading and start praying, please!

Here’s a link to see pics from the shower on Sunday at Mrs Shirley Fowler’s home. It was hosted by Mrs Fowler, Mrs Hendrix, Mrs Hudlow and Mrs Corley. SO NICE! Click on the link, go to baby shower’s, kelly ford’s shower and the password is Rhyan!

http://pricelesspics.smugmug.com/

We also had a shower at my home on Saturday hosted by Angela, Ashley, April, Lindsay and Tanaya and it was incredible. I’ll work on getting pics up for it.

And last but not least, my family shower is coming up this saturday. We have just been overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity! now, let the organizing begin… phew!