Cole Thomas

 

 

COLE THOMAS

born May 25, 2014 @ 1:04am

6lb 8oz 19.5in

 

one of my best friends just had her baby! I'm so excited for Lani and her husband Robert. Aiden can't wait to meet his newest "cousin"!!!

Newest BFF - Baby Nate-

WELCOME BABY NATE

 

 

One of my very good friends had her baby, which means Aiden's best friend is finally here. We are so thrilled and excited for Corey and Laura!

 

Nathaniel James

8lbs 07oz - 21in @ 11:44pm 11.30.12

Alice and Colette

The Twins have Arrived!

Gerry and Nikki welcomed two beautiful baby girls today!

Alice Nichole & Colette Parker

born May 15, 2012 @ 7:oopm & 7:01pm

6lbs 6oz 19in & 6lbs 19in

Happy Christmas / Aiden's Annoucenment

Aiden

Introducing...

Aiden Douglas Hughes

December 5, 2011 @ 9:18am

8 pounds 5 ounces - 20.5 inches

His Birth Story:

Sunday December 4th, Bill had to go to work so my mom came over to stay with me. I had some spotting and a few contractions that morning, so Bill felt "safer" if someone was home with me while he was as work. I was 38 weeks and 5 days into this pregnancy and i thought it would never end. I had been about 3cm and over 50% effaced since tuesday. I wanted this sweet little baby out of me.

While my Mom and I were watching a marathon of "BONES" I started having contractions up to this point I've had a few but they were very mild. Now they were getting stronger and coming about every 15 minutes. I'm not going to lie i was getting excited.... I thought "YES! finally this baby is coming!" But to my dismay, the contractions stopped all together around 8pm. Disappointed and frustrated I was going to bed, my mom left to drop off my dad and then came back over around 10pm.

At 11:01pm i was lying in bed and then it happened.... my water broke! At first i thought i just had an accident (wetting the bed) but i hopped out of bed and stood in the shower calling for my mom. She came in and i told her i think my water broke but wasn't sure. She said did it feel like a little "pop" and then water leaking out. Yes that's exactly how it felt. So we called Bill to tell him.

It took Bill about 20 minutes to get home he expected to find me in pain or stressing out, but no, he opens the front door and there i am dressed and calm, just finished putting away laundry and getting my hospital bag ready.

We arrived at Hoag at 11:45pm got admitted and and by midnight i was in the labor/delivery room. Now my contractions started to come at first i could handle the pain, I was trying to hold off on getting an epidural mainly because i was scared, but also because i had been toying with the idea on trying it natural.

By 3am I could barely breath through or in between contractions that i had Bill get my nurse and said i needed the epidural. I had a wonderful doctor who's quick and steady hands had that epidural in, in under 10 minutes. from that moment on i felt NO pain it was pure bliss. I actually slept the whole night with a few exceptions when the nurses came in to check blood pressure and dilation. Bill on the other hand didn't sleep at all.

3am- 3cm

5am- 6cm

7am- 9cm

8:30am- 10cm and baby's head already about to crown.

8:50am- started pushing

9:18am- Aiden was born!

I pushed for about 30 minutes and then Bill tells me we have a SON! My reaction was kind of funny. To Bill's announcement of having a boy all i said was "what, a boy?" his reply was "Yes, a Boy!"

my whole pregnancy i thought i was having a boy but then about 3 weeks before giving birth we had a 3d/4d ultrasound done and from then on i was thinking girl, i was a bit surprised!

I had one of the most wonderful birth experiences because i had my loving husband there to hold my hand and support me, my doctor made who actually deliver me and the two nurses who were there RN Nancy was my first nurse through the whole night and RN Ashley who actually started me on the pushing and cared for me and Aiden right after he was born. Those two women did a wonderful job!

Nursery Part ll

We finally got the baby's room all finished, and good thing too because it looks as though this little "Bean" will be joining us sooern than we expected.

Baby Hughes' Nursery

The Moon Night light was Daddy's choice.. works out perfectly

Rocking Chair and Changing Table/Dresser

Baby's Bookshelf

I just love how the nursery turned out. I know I will be spending many long sleepness nights in there, but i couldn't be more excited!

Baby Shower 101

My best friends Lea and Kelly threw me one of the most amazing baby showers ever! I definitely hit the jack pot in friendship with these two!

The cake was too cute for words, the decorations were unbelievable, and the party was full of family and friends. just what a shower should be!

Me and this baby (gender unknown) got spoiled. It felt and looked like christmas with all the gifts. I'm truly lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life.

The beginnings of the party. The cake and the "thank you" candy bar

The Backyard

"dirty diaper" game and opening a few things

my best friend and host Lea.

Group Shot

I had such a wonderful time at my baby shower and I'm so thankful for everyone who came to help me celebrate this new bundle of joy!

Nursery Part 1

This weekend with the help from my family Bill and I were able to start on the Baby's Nursery. I've been wanted to get this room ready, so I could check it off the list but we had so much going on in September that we didn't have a chance till this weekend. (my Mom has been dying to get it ready since June).

My Mom, Sisters, Jenny & Elise, and I started the day off with painting the accent wall in the nursery. The color matches the bedding perfectly! As the four of us got to painting Bill and my Dad got busy fixing closet doors (they were so hard to open and close because of the new carpet) and shelves. They also had to go pick up the crib which came in finally!

The before and after pictures

After 2 coats of paint and letting it dry it was time for the men to put the crib together.  I know my Dad really enjoyed that. He's our Mr. Fix-it and loves doing projects around the house.

The men in the process of putting it together, Jenny helping by reading them the instructions, Mom got a little tired and bored! and the finished project yay!

Soon I'll have the whole nursery done, we are waiting on the dresser to come in and to get the few wall /art decorations up. As soon as that all comes together I'll post about the FINISHED nursery.

I'm so thankful for my family who always is willing to help out!

Thank you Dad, Mom, E & J

pregnancy

I often find myself wondering... is this ever going to end. Don't get me wrong, I love this little baby growing inside me, but I don't "love" being pregnant. It's not even like I've had a hard pregnancy so I somewhat feel guilty for even saying that.

I feel like sometimes I may be the only one out there that feels this way. Being pregnant has been a roller coaster of emotions. Not speaking hormonal, just plain emotional for me. It took a few years for my husband and I to get to this point and I've always dreamed about what it would be like, needless to say it's not quite how I expected it would be. First off I know everyone carries and shows differently, but I feel like I'm "HUGE" for how far along I am. It depresses me. Most days I don't feel pregnant but just fat.

Feeling the baby move is something of joy and excitement, but there too I have concerns. I hear everyone talk about how active their babies are and to be honest this little sweet soul only moves once a day and that is usually at night when I'm tired and sore and trying to sleep.  Is there something wrong? my doctor always reassures my husband and I, every ultrasound (and we've had quite a few) shows a very strong and healthy heartbeat. I often joke this baby is just lazy... taking after it's daddy. But truth be told my husband is anything but lazy.

Speaking of my husband... I love him more now than I ever have, he's been so good going to every single doctors appt, spending money on things for me and the baby even against my protest (major points for buying my that lifesaving prego pillow) but sometime I feel like I'm not doing a good enough job caring for this baby, it's almost like he would be better at it than me.

All of this comes as quite a shock. You see, I have few younger siblings and I've always been kind of a 2nd mother to them. I've always felt and have been told I'm one who has that natural mother instinct. But lately I just feel lost.

I get annoyed with people when they make comments on how big my belly is getting, I shouldn't but I do. I guess I'm just taking these comments the wrong way but it concerns me. Am I going to have a huge baby?!? Have I put on too much weight? I haven't even felt like taking a single pregnancy picture. I know I should but I just don't want to. I'm sure I'll regret it if I don't document and cherish this time but in the moment as of now it all makes me overwhelmed and depressed for a lack of better words. It doesn't help that my husband keeps nagging me to take photos' that His mother keeps asking for updates. For me this pregnancy/baby is going to change so much in my life that I'm not 100% ready for those changes.

I shouldn't complain and I'm not really trying to... I'm lucky to be where I am, I know so many people dying to have children, shoot I was one of them, but for reasons unexplained they are having trouble getting pregnant or keeping a baby to full term. I guess what I really need to ask myself... "is this normal, do others out there feel the same as I do?"

I know everything I'm going through right now is worth it. That this little baby, boy or girl, makes it all worth while in every possible way. I can not wait for the day I get to hold MY baby in my arms and love it unconditionally for all eternity.

It's a Baby Shower

My Friend Becca is having a baby boy! Today was her baby shower, it's been awhile since I've seen her, it was so nice to catch up and of course she looked just as beautiful as ever, not to mention she's due in May and hardly looks pregnant...

Becca and Mia

Anneke and  Becca

Nick and Emily

Anneke and Luisa

Nicholas Robert

My older sister and her husband welcome a brand new baby boy.

Nicholas Robert Peter

Janaury 30, 2011 @5:07pm

7lbs 11oz 20 3/4 in.

Congratulations Anneke & Kris!

Baby Emma

Gift Table

The Internet is a funny thing, recently I got in contact with an old elementary school friend and this past weekend I was able to go to her baby shower. My friend Jennifer is having a baby girl they are naming her Emma (so cute right). The shower was beautiful, it was a luncheon at the Mission Viejo Golf Course.

I'm so excited to for Jen to have this baby, I can't wait to meet the little bundle of joy! I'm sure she is going to be just as beautiful as her momma.

Me and Jennifer

Opening all Gifts

the little bathrobe and towel set I got Emma

Anneke's Baby Shower

Anneke and Nick (baby) got spoiled

Anneke came into town this week for her baby shower held and hosted by Lori S. my mom's best friend. It was a really nice shower with lunch served and a delicious candy bar all in BLUE. My sister is having a boy and they plan on naming the little guy Nicholas.

She had a really good turn out and was spoiled with gifts.. how she plans on getting them back to boston is another matter.. hehehe

Tasha and Kelly



I didn't get a ton of pictures but at least i got one of Tasha, one of my sisters childhood friend, and our cousin Kelly (one of my most favorite girls!) all and all i think the shower was a great time and i know my sister is thankful for all the love and support for this exciting new journey of life!

Charles David Lee

Congratulations Davy & Kelly!

Introducing:

Charles David Lee

1 Dec 2009 @ 8:05

8lb 5oz 20.5in long

I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie for the first time yesterday.. He is such a cute "lil Man". He's a great little baby too, so happy and content.

I can't believe how little he is and i think he likes to cuddle. It's so cute to see Lucy with her little brother. She wants to hug him and give kisses. It's so adorable...

She's going to be a great big sister. And isn't Charlie the cutest baby! The lil Heartbreaker in the making...

Can I Just Say....

I'm jealous!!!

Everyone i know is having babies except for me!!! (maybe not everyone but it feels that way) Bill and I have been talking about starting a family, but we've run into a few set backs. #1 set back is i just found out that i have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Finding this out has kind of got me in the dumps. Lets just say I've been a little depressed. On tuesday we have an appointment with a specialist to see just how serious of a case i have and what steps we need to take to be able to start a family. So here's to crossing fingers and wishing good luck. Lets just hope i can stay positive through it all

****this is just the start of a journal really for myself on the progress of starting a family*****