He's Here!!!- The Stats

Kaden John Brown was born a little early on Labor Day, September 6th at 3:47 AM. He weighed 6 lbs, 6 oz, and was 20 in long. We are grateful and happy he is here! He gave us a couple of scares, but after a week in the NICU with some wonderful doctors and nurses we are happy to report that he is healthy, happy and home! I would write you the story now, however, it's not your typical delivery story so it's gonna be a book. See the upcoming post for the detailed story :)



Baby Kaden with Mama after he came into the world!


Hooked up to all his monitors.


With Daddy after he came into the world. (Daddy got to hold him first :))


Happy Mama with Kaden in the NICU.

Doc Visit

Hello! With 19 days to go we have been seeing the doctor much more often. We just got back and things are looking pretty good. My blood pressure was a little higher than it has normally been so they took it twice after resting a little bit and it was a little lower. Low enough to not get monitored today. After checking me the doc said I was at 1 cm, which doesn't mean too much. He does want me back on Friday to double check my blood pressure, fluid levels and I will do a non stress test then. Has anyone done one of those? I'm just wondering what they do during that. I'm hoping for another week and a half at least...but we'll see. Who knows maybe he'll even come late. We'll see!

38 Weeks

I cannot believe that we are this close to having Baby Jimmy! School started last week and I have been super busy and stressing so the braxton hicks and contractions have been bugging me during the day. It's been a nice reminder to relax as much as possible. I feel mostly ready... We've been gradually packing the bag, car seat is in the car, and sub plans are being worked on. The back pain and inability to move easily has gotten annoying so as soon as my students have one last week to prep for a sub, this kiddo can come out as soon as he wants too. We have most all of the baby's room put together, excluding the glider which Jimmy will be working on putting together (Thank you Brown Fam!) and then I'll post pics of baby's room ;) We can't wait!

Ha Ha!

I saw this little cartoon online today, and had to laugh. Enjoy!

Spot on!

Jimmy and I just got back from the doctor's office. I'm in my 35th week! I can't believe that I only have 5ish weeks to go! We got in and did the normal routine. I'm measuring spot on and when the doc went to get his heart beat all the pushing around got the baby a little excited and he started pushing back! It was really cute :) I've been doing really good. Except for the sore hips and joints, tired-ness and smidge of stress getting ready for the baby and school coming up, I'm doing great! We are so excited for this little guy to come out!

Counting, counting, counting

I've been counting a lot lately! Earlier this week I had a doc appointment and thought it would be a good time to blog. I've been doing really well considering it's the end of July and I'm 33 weeks pregnant! I've had the normal aches and pains, including the little kiddo kicking up under my ribs. He is measuring just wonderfully and I'm growing just great. I've been assigned the kick count chart to see that he kicks 10 times in either 15,30,45,60 min increments and grading A-D's each day. My boy already is getting straight A's. Sometimes I wonder if he's going to knock me off balance he kicks so much. I've even been able to tell his sleep wake schedule since his movements are becoming more consistent. I've had some cramping so now I have to watch and make sure that it doesn't happen 5 times in an hour for 3 hours of monitoring and laying down. If so, to the hospital I go! But I haven't felt anything for days now. So between counting measurements, kick counts, cramp counts, baby sleep cycle, 33 weeks and 7 to go, I think I have my numbers down! I'm excited for our little feisty one to come!

Week 31

9 weeks to go! I can hardly believe it! Last week we went to a doctors appointment and another ultrasound (that's 5!) I have to admit I love having so many ultrasounds and seeing this little kiddo. My doctor was curious to know how big he is since I'm measuring ahead still. I was really worried because my family is notorious for having big babies (9-10 pounders! me being one of them). But, all was well during the ultrasound. Baby Brown is a healthy 3 lbs 4 oz and in the 37 percentile which is great! And he's head down and facing backwards so he's in position and ready to go. The doctor predicted that when he's born he'll be about 7 lbs 4 oz. Ah happy momma! I'm still measuring ahead which could be just how he is positioned in me. I'm thinking that he is really long. When I feel him move he is way low and on opposite corners kicking the back of my ribs.
I'm feeling good, can't complain. I'm more tired, sore, and forgetful, but that is normal. I'm very grateful for air conditioning and a relaxing summer, and a helpful husband. The baby's room is painted, car seat is assembled, and boxes of diapers and wipes are present. I'm feeling slightly ready. I know that I still have 9 weeks, and I don't want him out yet, but I'm excited to hang out with this kiddo on the outside! I've been thinking about the hospital bag that eventually will need to be packed. Any suggestions?

P.S. If you want to check out his latest ultrasound go to www.youtube.com/jimmybyu they are posted by date taken. Good luck figuring out what you're seeing :)