Remington Colt Gale

Remington Colt Gale

October 27th, 2014 at 8:49am

7lb, 15oz, 20in long

  

On Sunday the 26th, during church I had been feeling some regular contractions. I had also thought that I might be leaking amniotic fluid the night before so Spencer and I left church early to head to the hospital. We went home first to pack our bags just in case we had to stay. They checked me and I wasn't leaking fluid so they said they would see me in a few more weeks and sent us home. Throughout that day I was having irregular contractions but we really didn't think anything of it since we still had 3 weeks till his due date. Spencer and I went to bed and Monday morning around 6:00am I woke to my water breaking. My doctor said when your water breaks it usually wont happen like it does in the movies but for me it was just like the movies. I woke Spencer and told him that I thought my water broke and he immediately jumped out of bed and turned on the light and said "yes it sure did!"Luckily our bags were already packed! Knowing Spencer and I, we procrastinate pretty much everything so I think it was a blessing that we went to the hospital the day before and had everything ready for when the time came. We grabbed our bags and were out the door in about 20 min, and headed to the hospital. I called the hospital to let them know we were coming in. The hospital is about 40 min from our house and by the time we got there I was having contractions 3 min apart. We got there at 7:15 and checked in. Spencer and I were so excited that we were going to be meeting our baby so soon. The nurse checked me and I was 7cm dilated! As she was checking me she got a confused look on her face and said she would be right back. When she came back in she told me she didn't think she was feeling a head. I was confused because he had been head down the whole time and when we went in on Sunday the nurse checked and said he was head down. Nurses were coming in and out checking, then one of them said she thought she was feeling an elbow and some fingers. The nurse that was taking care of me told me that if he was not head down we needed to do a c-section. They called someone to do an ultrasound and they found that the nurses were feeling his feet. His head was up by my ribs. I was so sad! A doctor came in to explain what was going on and as she was telling me I started to cry. I honestly never really thought that I would have a c-section. I didn't prepare for it. I had a normal pregnancy. I thought that I would be able to have him vaginally. I wanted that experience. After I had a good cry, I knew it was best. They had me lie down on my side to slow my cervix from opening. Which made my contractions even worse! I drank anti-acid to help the burning if I threw up when they did the anesthesia and about 5 min after drinking it I threw it all up. The room was ready for me and they had Spencer put on the scrubs and wait while they took me to the operating room. I was surprisingly not nervous. I got the spinal block and was totally numb from the top of my stomach to my toes. As I was lying on the table they put the sheet up but I realized I could see when I looked at one of the surgical lights. It was off and at the right angle. It was like I was looking in a mirror. I was pretty excited because I wanted to watch as he came out vaginally, but knew I wouldn't be watching anything with a c-section. As they started Spencer came in and sat by my head and held my hand. I was watching everything waiting for them to pull him out. when the nurse pulled his legs out I was so excited I said "Oh wow! He has chunky legs!" The doctor and nurses were surprised and asked if I could see and I told them I had been watching the whole time and that I could see in the light. They all said that they never had someone who watched before. After some tugging and pulling and with tears in my eyes I saw him come out. I could only see the back of him though. I was waiting to hear him cry but he never did. They whisked him away to make sure he was fine. They took him to a side area, it had glass windows and doors so I could see them. Spencer was able to go. As they stitched me back up I watched Spencer but I couldn't see Remington. Finally they brought him to me. He was so beautiful and healthy. I couldn't believe he was already here and in my arms. He just looked around and was in and out of sleep. Earlier that morning I thought we would have to wait a couple of hours before I got to meet him but it was only about an hour and a half from the time we got to the hospital. Everyone was surprised at how big he was for being 3 weeks early. He looks pretty much identical to me when I was a baby. He has my nose, mouth and cheeks but we think he might have Spencer's eyes. Remington is such a good baby. He eats and sleeps well. He hardly cries, and when he does he usually just whimpers. Spencer and I love him so much! I think we will keep him.

(Pictures are not in any particular order)

His first bath. I had Spencer record it for me since I couldn't get up from the bed.

Snuggling with daddy

Spencer changing his first of many diapers. Since I was stuck in bed Spencer had to change pretty much all of the diapers.

Spencer is such a good Dad! He loves taking care of Remi.

His first bath at home. It didn't go so well. But he has had another since and it went much smoother.

Heading home from the hospital

36 Weeks

Today's Date? October 19, 2014
How many weeks pregnant? 36 weeks
How many day's till due date? 28 days, 4 weeks left, November 16th
Gender? Boy
Name? Remington Colt Gale
Nick name's? Remi, Rem

Maternity clothes? Yes, but most of my shirts are getting to be too small.

Stretch marks? Unfortunately

Miss anything? I still miss sleeping comfortably. I am ready to have my body back. I miss bending down to put on socks and shoes. I also miss my ankles, they are swollen.... 
Movement? All the time. It is my favorite thing about pregnancy. Spencer and I love feeling him move and kick and have the hiccups. 

Food cravings: I haven't had food cravings.

Labor signs? I had braxton hicks contractions yesterday. My lower abdomen aches off and on.

Belly button in or out? It is flat. I don't think it will pop out.

Wedding ring on or off? Off

Emotions? I am feeling pretty impatient. I want him here now! 

I am so ready for him to be here. We skyped with Seth and Taylor and saw their cute baby and now I am just even more excited! We have all of the major things and just need to get the little things babies need.

I have slowly started to get used to Wisconsin. I am not ready for this winter though. I hear it is supposed to be worse than last year! 

Spencer likes his job. He has to travel a lot right now though, just until he has his costumers established and what not. He just got back from Colorado but I think he is done traveling till the baby is born and then the first week of December he might have to leave for a week or so. My mom is going to be coming up to Wisconsin in a few weeks! I cannot wait to see her. Well I think that is it for now.

 

27 Weeks

Today's Date? August 17, 2014
How many weeks pregnant? 27 weeks
How many day's till due date? 91 days, November 16th
Gender? Boy
Name? Remington Colt Gale
Nick name's? Remi, Rem

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No

Miss anything? I miss sleeping comfortably. I have to pee sometimes 3 times a night.

Movement? All the time. It is my favorite thing about pregnancy. Spencer and I love feeling him move and kick.

Food cravings: I haven't had food cravings.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope! I have been pleasantly surprised that I haven't been sick.

Have you started to show? Yes, there is no hiding it.

Labor signs? No, not yet

Belly button in or out? It is still in, but shallow.

Wedding ring on or off? On

Emotions? Happy, Excited. I think pregnancy has balanced me out. 

 

This week we got Remington's room all set up. 

 

Spencer and I put together his crib. We weren't sure if we were going to keep it or not. We got it for free from a friend back in Utah and didn't know if all of the pieces were there, but it turned out great and we are so excited that it worked out! I love looking at it and imaging him sleeping in there and then I get all giddy and have to calm myself down because we still have a little ways to go before that happens.

 

Craigslist and goodwill has been great for getting things. We have saved so much money by buying stuff used. We always make sure it doesn't smell and that it looks nice. We bought his dresser, car seat/stroller and rocking chair used and I couldn't be happier with them! I am especially happy about the car seat/stroller because I wanted to get a Chicco and they can be pretty expensive. I found the ones we bought for a great price! And they don't expire till 2017, not that I really buy the expiration dates anyway.

 

We are still looking for a swing and I want to put in a book shelf of some sort or little side table. We also still need to get some of the basic stuff, like diapers, wipes and bath items (obviously those things will be new). I'm sure there are a few more things I just cant think of them at the moment. I think that we are just going to figure out what else we will need when he comes and we will buy as we go.

 

Spencer and I got some closet organizers to hang in his closet before we got the dresser. I like the closet organizers better for his clothes. We are going to use the dresser as a changing table and put his diapers and wipes and extra blankets in the dresser. 

 

We are so excited for him to get here! I can't wait to meet him. I wish it was already November!

 

 

 And now that I'm too big to reach, 

he paints my toe nails... 

because he loves me

Down on the Farm

Spencer and I have been in Wisconsin for about a two months now. He started his job on May 5th. He is still in training but gets his first customer in August! Wisconsin is very beautiful. We found a cute little house on a farm with rolling hills surrounding us. It is very pretty here! Very green. Definitely a nice change of scenery from Utah. Although I never thought that I would say this, I really miss Utah! I think it is just because I don't like change and I like knowing where everything is at. Also, I miss knowing what direction I am in or am going! I feel so lost here. But I'm sure I will get used to it just like I did in Utah. One thing I am trying to get used to is the thunderstorms here. We have already had a few tornado's come through our area! We had no idea that we would have to worry about that kind of thing. Good thing we have a basement!

Our branch is really tiny! There are about 30-40 people who are active. As you can imagine, they were really excited to have us move in. We are the youngest couple. The next is about 10 years older then us then the rest of the congregation is older. It is very different from the Provo wards where everyone is newly wed. I am in Young Women's. It is just me and the young women's president. There are three girls. I am really excited to be in young women's but its a little different with 3 girls. especially since we really only have one who comes on Sunday. We have liked the branch so far. Everyone is really nice and welcoming.

Braiden gets home from his mission next week! My family is really excited! We can't wait to see him. I'll be going to WA for 2 weeks to spend time with my family. Unfortunately Spencer can't come since he has to work. I am really excited to see everyone.

Obviously the biggest news is that Spencer and I are expecting our first child. We found out that we are having a boy. We are going to name him Remington Colt Gale. He is the most active in the morning but is constantly moving throughout the day. I love when I can feel him move, it is a pretty neat feeling. Spencer has even been able to feel him move a few times. I have loved being pregnant so far. I wasn't very sick in the beginning which was nice and I am feeling pretty great right now. That might change when he gets bigger and I get more uncomfortable. We will see. Spencer and I went to goodwill and found some really cute baby boy cloths for really cheap. Our favorite outfit we got was a John Deere outfit that was brand new for 1.00. We were pretty happy. It has been so fun thinking about our little guy and getting stuff for him. We can't wait for him to get here in November.

Moving foward

Now that it is official I can say that Spencer and I are moving to Wisconsin when he graduates in April. He got a job with a company called Epic.It is based out of a small town called Verona, it is near Madison. It's a software company. They sell software to hospitals. It has nothing to do with chemical engineering.We are really excited to start this new chapter in our lives. It is great pay and amazing benefits. Spencer is really excited because it is all farm land with lots of lakes and rivers. I am sure we will do lots of camping and fishing!
 I keep having mixed feelings of moving out to Wisconsin. I am excited but I don't really like change and this will be a big change for me. I feel like I have started to like living here in Utah and I will be even further from my family. But we will be closer to Spencer's family, so that will be nice.
We will start to really look and inquire on houses that we like at the end of March. We have been looking but everything right now is available right now or in March. Spencer and I decided that we are going to rent a house! I am so excited to be out of an apartment. I am not a fan of sharing walls. We really need to get a garage for Spencer's Mustang and it will be nice having a house when we have kids. We have found some that we like and hope they will still be available when we need to move. I think I stress over stuff easily but one thing that I wont have to worry about anymore is selling our contract! I put it on KSL and we sold it a week later. Hopefully there will be more updates soon.