Feb 5, 2012
Picture Post
I am fully aware that all anyone is really interested in is pictures...so here you go. Our first month...
Feb 4, 2012
Like, Love and Don't Like
This week, I like Jake and Amir. This duo has been making internet videos since 2007. The videos are short, feature unique humor and are just the right thing when you’re trying to rock a baby to sleep. You may remember Amir from this (obviously scripted) prank video. Sometimes crude but always funny, I’m really glad I came across these videos. I imagine that I act a lot like Amir’s character in my friendships.
This week, I love eating sunflower seeds. This is not a new discovery for me. It’s just the first time I’ve ever shared this love with you. I grew up eating seeds on the baseball diamond as a good-glove-bad-bat
first baseman. I often enjoy eating seeds on the golf course (I have to do better about spitting the shells on the greens). But my craving for seeds has increased since Graham arrived. I came across these studies that show new fathers often suffer from drastic drops in sodium levels during the first 2-6 months of their newborn’s lives. So not only am I healing my body but I’m also getting lots of nutrition from this classic snack. Photo credit to Vernon Bryant.
This week, I love eating sunflower seeds. This is not a new discovery for me. It’s just the first time I’ve ever shared this love with you. I grew up eating seeds on the baseball diamond as a good-glove-bad-bat
first baseman. I often enjoy eating seeds on the golf course (I have to do better about spitting the shells on the greens). But my craving for seeds has increased since Graham arrived. I came across these studies that show new fathers often suffer from drastic drops in sodium levels during the first 2-6 months of their newborn’s lives. So not only am I healing my body but I’m also getting lots of nutrition from this classic snack. Photo credit to Vernon Bryant.
This week, I don’t like belly putters. It’s happening more and more – younger golfers on professional tours are turning to long-shafted putters to help improve their ability to roll the rock. Traditionalists oppose these putters and proclaim that belly putters allow players to anchor their putters to create an unfair, improved pendulum stroke. I agree and was discouraged when watching highlights of last week’s annual PGA merchandise show. It seems that Titleist is developing an adjustable belly putter, but thankfully this putter has yet to receive USGA approval. I’m sure the club will soon receive “conforming” status and what was once only seen in the bags of senior players will find its way to more local Bammers players. The irony is that as a marketer, I can appreciate a manufacture’s ability to put a new twist on an old standard. Adjustable drivers have been all the rage for the last few years and I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone figured out a way to make belly putters cool.
Feb 3, 2012
The Day Our World Changed
Well I am only about a month late with this post, but I wanted to be sure to record the events while they are still fresh on my mind. As all of you know, Nick and I welcomed our precious son, Graham, into the world on December 28, 2011. I have so much to share but want to begin with the my thoughts on delivery day.
Here is a quick timeline of the events leading up to the delivery.
December 27th
8:00 p.m. Arrived at the hospital and settled into our room.
9:00 p.m. Received first dose of Cervidil
December 28th
1:00 a.m. Received second dose of Cervidil
5:00 a.m. Started Pitocin
5:45 a.m. My water was broken
7:00 a.m. Epidural
8:45 a.m. Started Pushing
9:30 a.m. Still Pushing
10:00 a.m. Still Pushing
10:15 a.m. Still Pushing
10:23 a.m. He is finally here!
I am not sure that anything prepares you for that moment when you and your husband are riding in the car to the hospital to have your first child. I was nervous, anxious, excited, and extremely uncomfortable all at the same time. When we arrived at the hospital it was like we were checking into a hotel...very strange and nothing at all like I envisioned the process.
Throughout the night and leading up to delivery I really didn't have any really deep thoughts or insights. I just remember taking it one step at a time and going through the motions. I was somewhat anxious about the delivery and the pain associated with that but there was no doubt that I was ready to have this baby and see my son.
After the sleepless night, the contractions, the epidural, and the pushing Graham finally arrived. From the second he came out I felt as if I became a different person. From that moment I was oblivious to my pain or anything else going on at the time...all I was concerned about was that sweet baby and if he was ok. Here we are a month later and those are still my thoughts every hour of every day. I guess that is what being a mom is all about...
I will leave you with this... Our first family picture. Again not what I envisioned our first family photo to look like, but nonetheless this is it.
Here is a quick timeline of the events leading up to the delivery.
December 27th
8:00 p.m. Arrived at the hospital and settled into our room.
9:00 p.m. Received first dose of Cervidil
December 28th
1:00 a.m. Received second dose of Cervidil
5:00 a.m. Started Pitocin
5:45 a.m. My water was broken
7:00 a.m. Epidural
8:45 a.m. Started Pushing
9:30 a.m. Still Pushing
10:00 a.m. Still Pushing
10:15 a.m. Still Pushing
10:23 a.m. He is finally here!
I am not sure that anything prepares you for that moment when you and your husband are riding in the car to the hospital to have your first child. I was nervous, anxious, excited, and extremely uncomfortable all at the same time. When we arrived at the hospital it was like we were checking into a hotel...very strange and nothing at all like I envisioned the process.
Throughout the night and leading up to delivery I really didn't have any really deep thoughts or insights. I just remember taking it one step at a time and going through the motions. I was somewhat anxious about the delivery and the pain associated with that but there was no doubt that I was ready to have this baby and see my son.
After the sleepless night, the contractions, the epidural, and the pushing Graham finally arrived. From the second he came out I felt as if I became a different person. From that moment I was oblivious to my pain or anything else going on at the time...all I was concerned about was that sweet baby and if he was ok. Here we are a month later and those are still my thoughts every hour of every day. I guess that is what being a mom is all about...
I will leave you with this... Our first family picture. Again not what I envisioned our first family photo to look like, but nonetheless this is it.
Jan 13, 2012
Hellooooo Graham!
Is it too late to still wish you a Happy New Year? I feel like our 2012 has been a blur. I guess it's because Julie and I have been....uh...a little busy. We welcomed Graham McIntyre Baggett into the world on December 28th and our lives have been non-stop since!
When we first found out about Graham back in April, we learned that his due date was going to fall on December 28th. In the weeks (then days) leading up to that date, all signs from Julie's visits to the doctor pointed to the fact that he was ready to be born, but Julie wasn't quite ready. On Tuesday, December 27th, we requested to induce and we were schedule to check into the hospital that same night. Graham arrived on his original due date and things haven't been the same since!
I'll spare a lot of the details but I have to say that the delivery was a sight to behold. I was amazed at Julie's determination throughout it all and impressed with the composure and professionalism of the hospital staff. All grandparents, aunts and uncles were eager to meet Graham at the hospital. Julie and I certainly benefitted from having her mother stay with us during our first week at home.
Yesterday was Day 15 in Graham's life and the love we have for him is off the charts. Each new day holds something new and it seems that I notice something new about Graham every time I pick him up. It's true what everyone has said: he is certainly growing up quickly. He's even started taking a bottle!
It's been so great! I've been home all week but will have to return to work next week. I know it's going to be difficult to leave! Thanks for all of your prayers, meals and visits. I've got a feeling that Graham will become a major topic for this blog!
When we first found out about Graham back in April, we learned that his due date was going to fall on December 28th. In the weeks (then days) leading up to that date, all signs from Julie's visits to the doctor pointed to the fact that he was ready to be born, but Julie wasn't quite ready. On Tuesday, December 27th, we requested to induce and we were schedule to check into the hospital that same night. Graham arrived on his original due date and things haven't been the same since!
I'll spare a lot of the details but I have to say that the delivery was a sight to behold. I was amazed at Julie's determination throughout it all and impressed with the composure and professionalism of the hospital staff. All grandparents, aunts and uncles were eager to meet Graham at the hospital. Julie and I certainly benefitted from having her mother stay with us during our first week at home.
Yesterday was Day 15 in Graham's life and the love we have for him is off the charts. Each new day holds something new and it seems that I notice something new about Graham every time I pick him up. It's true what everyone has said: he is certainly growing up quickly. He's even started taking a bottle!
It's been so great! I've been home all week but will have to return to work next week. I know it's going to be difficult to leave! Thanks for all of your prayers, meals and visits. I've got a feeling that Graham will become a major topic for this blog!
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