36 week pregnancy pictures

These pictures were taken the day before I went into labor. They were the last ones taken while pregnant. Never got a chance to post them until now.

Pictures from Feb 8th Baby Tea

Pictures from Jan 18th Baby Shower

I am 2 weeks old today and I had my 2 week check up today!!!

Daddy and me at 1 week old.

Me at my 2 week birthday! 2 week birthday again.

Mommie and me at 2 weeks old.

Dr. Hay, my pediatrition, at my 2 week check up. She pinched me and made me cry!

I lost my umbilical cord Saturday night...look at my cute little belly button!

Today Danley Braydn had his 2 week check up with Dr. Hay. Everything went great! His discharge weight at the hospital was 4lbs 14 oz. Today he weighed 5lbs 14 oz!!! A whole pound!!! Yeay! My length was 18", grown a 1/2 inch longer. My head measured 13". The stuck him in the foot to do a 2nd PKU, which tests for over 30 different things. We won't have those results for several weeks. They said we have a touch of colic, what baby doesn't, right? I told the Dr. that he gets extremely upset every night sometime between 7pm and midnight, until he poops. Then he is okay. She said that's what it is....so swaddling, glycerin suppositories, mylicon, and gripe water, were recommended to make him feel better until this passes. We already swaddle and use mylicon, so at least we are on the right track.

We are doing great here at the Whitlock home, still loving every minute of it! Thanks for checking in!!!

02/02/09 34 1/2 week ultrasound pics...

Ok, I know these are a little late, but I promised. So, I guess now, you can compare 4D ultrasound pics to actual pictures made 2 weeks later. It's amazing how alike they look!

1 week old today!!! 02/25/09

Well, hard to believe an entire week has passed. Our little man is already 1 week old. Things are going well. Braydn is still feeding well and sleeping a lot. He does have a couple of gassy (sp?) moments each day, but no more than a couple. He is so great and we love him so much! We couldn't be happier. Will get a picture with Daddy this afternoon, he is at work right now.

Thanks for checking in.

More Pictures of Braydn...

Danley Braydn is Here!!!!!

Well, a lot has happened since our last post. After our dr's appt on Monday, Feb 16th, things began to move very quickly. I started having early labor contractions around 2am on Tuesday morning. I went on in to work, not sure of what was going on. Then later Tuesday night around 8pm, the contractions got so strong and regular. We called Dr. G at about 10:30pm and she had us to come on in to the hospital. We got there around 11pm. Very shortly after we got there, my water broke. After that everything happened so fast. To make a long story very short, Danley Braydn was born on Wednesday morning, Feb 18th, at 4:33am. He weighed in at a whopping 5lbs 3oz, 17 1/2 long! It was such an amazing moment and we are so very blessed to have him here so healthy and happy! That's what we prayed for the entire pregnancy and that is exactly what we got! He was 3 weeks and 2 days early. I have posted some pictures above. I will post some in addition, shortly. Thanks so much for all the prayers!

36 1/2 week check up, 2/16/09

We had a good check up yesterday. According to Dr. Gilliam, we are "ahead of the game." We have made significant progress in the last week! The baby has dropped, he is at -1 station. I have thinned 80% and dilated 1cm. We gained 1 lb this week, total 27 lbs. We listened to Braydn's heart beat again, and Dr. G said it sounded great! My blood pressure was 100/60. Everything checked out good and we go back in one week. Since the appt, I have continued to have frequent contractions with a little more intensity at times. For whatever reason, they come more frequently at night, when I'm trying to sleep. :) So, I didn't get much rest last night. Overall I still feel really good, especially to be this far along.

Bear and I had maturnity pictures made yesterday. That was fun! Ame even joined in on the fun at the end! It was interesting!

We will keep you guys posted. Home computer is still sick, so I can't post pictures yet, but hopefully this week I can. Thanks for checking in!

Lab Results, 2/12/09

Dr. Gilliam's office called yesterday afternoon with my lab results from the last visit. The group B strep test was negative, which means no antibiotics are required during labor. No signs of anemia or low platelet count in the results, more good news! Also, the results did show an elevation in white blood cell count, which indicates infection. Since I've been battling this nasty cold for the last week, they believe I have a sinus infection. So, now we are on antibiotics and nasal spray to clear this up. Our next checkup is Monday, 2/16/09, at 11:00 am. Thanks for checking in!