No time just yet for postings, but I promise some are on there way. Here are some of our favorite pics we wanted to share.
Our house is so full of love right now its bursting! Tanner is truly amazing and Matt and I can't think of a time in our life that we have ever been happier!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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Monday, February 11, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Our new bundle of joy has finally arrived...
TANNER MICHAEL MURPHY
FEBRUARY 5 2008
11:58 AM
8LBS 4OZ
20.5 INCHES
TANNER MICHAEL MURPHY
FEBRUARY 5 2008
11:58 AM
8LBS 4OZ
20.5 INCHES
Sunday, February 3, 2008
What are the Odds??
Hello All!
After much discussion, thought and prayer with each other and our doctor we have made the decision to have a c-section on Tanner's due date. The odds of a successful vaginal delivery are unfortunately not working in our favor. We had such a big decision to make that we decided to keep it quiet so that we could make the decision on our own without any outside influence. We needed to be sure that we were making the decision that was right for us, my body and baby Tanner. Plus, we wanted it to be as much of a surprise as possible.
Anyway, we are very excited to know that he will be here on Tuesday! The last few days I have been trying to mentally prepare myself for having a c-section. I had 9 months to mentally prepare myself for pushing out a watermelon, so I am now taking a crash course in c-sections. Being awake while being cut wide open is tough to prepare yourself for. But, I know I will be okay and we will continue to remember that we are there to have our beautiful baby Tanner!
Did you know that only 4% of babies are born on their due date? Pretty cool that he will be one of them.
So, we will be at the hospital tomorrow morning through Friday morning. The surgery will not take place until around noon on Tuesday. I am told that I will more than likely not be in my postpartum room until mid afternoon. So, with undergoing major abdominal surgery, being bed ridden for 24 hours, not eating for almost 24 hours, letting all the drugs and anesthesia wear off, having a catheter and IV hooked to me, no shower, trying to learn to breastfeed, etc, etc ... Wednesday and Thursday would be much better days for visitors. Tuesday will be jam packed and probably one of the tougher days to get through. Plus this way it will make time for the new Grandparents and Uncles to meet their new little man. Thank you so much for respecting the crazy time that Tuesday will be.
Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers and get ready to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Tanner Michael Murphy!!
WakeMed Cary is on the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Road. Visiting hours are 11am-8pm.
After much discussion, thought and prayer with each other and our doctor we have made the decision to have a c-section on Tanner's due date. The odds of a successful vaginal delivery are unfortunately not working in our favor. We had such a big decision to make that we decided to keep it quiet so that we could make the decision on our own without any outside influence. We needed to be sure that we were making the decision that was right for us, my body and baby Tanner. Plus, we wanted it to be as much of a surprise as possible.
Anyway, we are very excited to know that he will be here on Tuesday! The last few days I have been trying to mentally prepare myself for having a c-section. I had 9 months to mentally prepare myself for pushing out a watermelon, so I am now taking a crash course in c-sections. Being awake while being cut wide open is tough to prepare yourself for. But, I know I will be okay and we will continue to remember that we are there to have our beautiful baby Tanner!
Did you know that only 4% of babies are born on their due date? Pretty cool that he will be one of them.
So, we will be at the hospital tomorrow morning through Friday morning. The surgery will not take place until around noon on Tuesday. I am told that I will more than likely not be in my postpartum room until mid afternoon. So, with undergoing major abdominal surgery, being bed ridden for 24 hours, not eating for almost 24 hours, letting all the drugs and anesthesia wear off, having a catheter and IV hooked to me, no shower, trying to learn to breastfeed, etc, etc ... Wednesday and Thursday would be much better days for visitors. Tuesday will be jam packed and probably one of the tougher days to get through. Plus this way it will make time for the new Grandparents and Uncles to meet their new little man. Thank you so much for respecting the crazy time that Tuesday will be.
Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers and get ready to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Tanner Michael Murphy!!
WakeMed Cary is on the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Road. Visiting hours are 11am-8pm.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
39 Weeks and 6 Days
A FEW THINGS WORTH MENTIONING:1) No one ever tells you just how difficult the last few weeks are.
2) Early labor signs mean absolutely nothing! NOTHING! I should have asked my doctor sooner.
3) My internal organs have no more room, really.
4) Tanner is now like a shark swimming in an aquarium. He still continues to kick and play in there and I tell him that if he wants to do that then he needs to come out and play with us, because it now hurts mommy.
5) Super Bowl Sunday is my Birthday. Happy 27 to me!
6) My first day of maternity leave was Friday. Mentally, I cannot work past my due date. Time to rest up for the big day!
7) We are delivering at WakeMed Cary.
8) This is the latest and last pic to be taken of me with a belly @ 39 weeks and 6 days.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
The Final Countdown.
Less than 18 days to go! I can't believe I have made it this far and how fast it has all gone! Since Sunday, I have felt more like myself than the entire span of this pregnancy, it has been wonderful! AND… I have actually slept some the last couple of nights. I am enjoying every second. I knew something was different when I woke up Sunday morning and insisted on going to the gym. (I didn’t do anything extreme, don’t worry!) But, I really had the energy to go. And typically, just getting through the day sucks every morsel of energy out of me. But even after doing cardio for 45 minutes, I felt great and had energy throughout the day.
I started having some early signs of labor on Tuesday, but at the time wasn’t really sure what was going on. So, I called the doc, told them what was going on and they asked that I go ahead and come in for my 37 week appointment a day early. All is okay, and I was basically told I could go into labor that night or in a couple of weeks. I soo wish there was an exact science to all of this. As much as I like to plan plan plan and have control of everything, this is really testing me. But that’s okay, I know Tanner will come out and play when he and my body are ready.
I started having some early signs of labor on Tuesday, but at the time wasn’t really sure what was going on. So, I called the doc, told them what was going on and they asked that I go ahead and come in for my 37 week appointment a day early. All is okay, and I was basically told I could go into labor that night or in a couple of weeks. I soo wish there was an exact science to all of this. As much as I like to plan plan plan and have control of everything, this is really testing me. But that’s okay, I know Tanner will come out and play when he and my body are ready.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The Grand Finale
Ok, so I am not as on top of these blogs like I used to be. You could definitely say that I am slowing down a bit! Matt and I went to our last and final shower on January 8th of last week. It was wonderful. The shower was held after work, at the Sheraton Imperial (where I work) and Teresa, threw the shower for Matt and I. Many of my closest work friends attended. The amount of food was overwhelming! There was a wonderful spread of fruits, veggies, (my favs!) chicken wings, chips and salsa and tortellini in alfredo sauce. There was also a nice, yummy cake to top it all off at the end. Tanner did a few somersaults in my belly after the sweetness of that cake! One things for sure, this pregnant woman can’t get enough sweet foods!!!Its always nice to have the opportunity to socialize with everyone from work after work hours. Even though you spend more time with them then your own family, you still don’t really get to spend any true quality time. I am very lucky to be in a work environment of extremely warm and caring people. I have never worked anywhere that I truly enjoyed the people that surround me each and everyday. As Teresa told me the first time I met her at my interview in January 2006, “We are a family here.” It really does hold true. I am glad to say that Tanner’s due date will make two years for me with the Sheraton Imperial family.
We received so many wonderful and thoughtful gifts! We got an incredibly soft blue blanket from Pottery Barn that we registered for and a Gund bear to match, thermal receiving blankets, incredibly cute outfits and onesies, a diaper bag to match our stoller/infant carrier/pack-n-play, gift cards to Babies R Us and Target, baby’s first bible, nesting blocks, fun and musical TOYS, books, car window shades, car baby in sight mirror, an Eddie Bauer carseat for up to 100 lbs (thank you Erik and AV department!!), a gift card to Shutterfly to create Tanners first baby album (excellent, excellent gift Dot and Becky, ever so appropriate!), sheet saver, baby imprints to hang on walls, turtle themed robe, washcloths, socks and towel, 10 piece grooming set, rattles, teethers and on and on…. Thanks to each and everyone of you for everything. We really were overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness and generosity.
A great thanks to Teresa (for everything!!) and everyone who helped with the planning of our lovely shower. Matt and I really enjoyed ourselves.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Drop It Like Its Hot
First and foremost, Happy New Year to everyone. We are enjoying these spring like temps in North Carolina this week. On the pregnancy front, we do have an update for the new year. Last week Kristy was at her (now weekly) doctor's appointment for the 35 week check up. It was revealed that the fetus has dropped (also known as lightening or engagement). Depending on where you read, this can mean that Tanner is about 2-4 weeks away from showtime. However, one of our doctors noted that he could be born tomorrow and everything would be fine. We know what you are all thinking... it may still be another 4 weeks before he is born. Babies tend to engage much earlier in first time moms.
Knowing all of this we began picking up the pace of preparations knowing that it actually could be anytime now. We started this weekend by putting the final touches on Tanner's nursery. With the exception of some minor organization, the room is ready for arrival. We also made one of our weekly trips to Target to get all of the supplies for the hospital. Kristy now has all of the essentials for her stay and Tanner's outfits are packed. This week Matt will be working on getting the car seat in the car and finding hospital supplies for himself (Red Bull and protein bars!)
Knowing all of this we began picking up the pace of preparations knowing that it actually could be anytime now. We started this weekend by putting the final touches on Tanner's nursery. With the exception of some minor organization, the room is ready for arrival. We also made one of our weekly trips to Target to get all of the supplies for the hospital. Kristy now has all of the essentials for her stay and Tanner's outfits are packed. This week Matt will be working on getting the car seat in the car and finding hospital supplies for himself (Red Bull and protein bars!)
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