The exciting delivery

So I really tried to keep up with this blogging but as with most things time got by me and I never got around to updating. Well now that I am stuck in the house most days I decided to try and get back in to it.

As most people know Mr Davis Michael Breland decided to make an early debut Feb 8th. I did have this plan on being induced March 2 but he had other ideas. This pregnancy has been weird since the beginning. It has also taught me never to joke. I will elaborate
bad joke number 1: Some girls were pregnant at work and I made the comment that it would be so fun to all be pregnant at the same time......one week later positive pregnancy test. well more like 3 positive tests (I had to be sure).
Joke 2 (more like a feeling): So anyone who knows me knows I am a dreamer. So thinking of our future son I told Matt (who is very realistic) that our baby would come out with a head full of brown hair. His response "you have no way of knowing that". Well obviously im a rockstar at guessing :)
Joke 3: The week prior to Davis I told some people at work that in a way I thought it would be fun to have the whole experience of going in to labor at home and calling Matt saying it was time (you know the whole movie experience). I will go in to more detail on how this was a bad idea later.
Joke 4: I am not kidding. the morning of I told Matt before he left. Would you freak out if I called you and told you I was in labor today? His response yes and you better not if you are not seriously in labor. I told him ill try to restrain myself.

So I guess this is where I tell the story of Feb 8, 2011
With the last joke Matt left for school around 9am Tues morning. I started feeling these weird cramps around 9:45. These felt different than the braxton hicks (practice contractions) that I normally had. It was more like a pressure. Well I texted Matt and told him about it. He of course said call the doctor. I called my doctor around 10am with very mild cramps and they told me to lay on my left side drink lots of water and count my contractions. I started counting at 10:26 and kept up with all the times by texting Matt while he was in class. They stayed between 4-6 min apart. Not painful but not comfortable. After and hour I called my nurse and she said to come in at 1 for a check. I then wrote Matt and told him I know I told you this morning that it would be funny but I am being serious I think this may be it. He responded with "so do you want me to come home"!!!!!! Oh Matthew! So I got out of bed and just to be sure packed a quick bag did some dishes and got everything in the car. Oh and I also had Will to deal with. I got him dressed and also packed in the car. I still did not think this was the real thing but since my pressure cramps were getting worse I wanted to take no chances. I had already sent an apology text to Matt just in case they told me this was just early labor and not time. Matt got home around 12:45 and we took Will to daycare. The whole drive I told Matt that if this is not labor I do NOT want to go in to labor at home b/c this sucked. I got to the doctor around 1:20 and even took the stairs b/c I hate the elevator unless I have a stroller. So every few stairs I would have my breath taken away so next time I will take the elevator. Once we got in to the waiting room we just hung out until it was time to go back. My nurse actually called me to make sure I was still coming in. Once I got back we did the normal blood pressure check then back to the exam room. As soon as my doctor came in I said I am so sorry for this but I can't function with these cramps. He looked at me and I could tell he was prepared to say this is just early contractions and go home to rest. Well he then checked me and his face was priceless. I was 6cm and he said it was go time. I wish someone would have taken a picture of my face at that time. I was SHOCKED!!!!! On the way to labor and delivery I was trying to get myself ready to have another baby. It was def not enough time. I got downstairs and it went so quick after that. I was trying to call and text everyone I could. Family friends, photographer and of course my boss saying I would not be at work the next day. Once I got my epidural I was already 8cm and the next check I was 10cm so it was time to push. With 2 pushes he was ready. So we called the doctor to rush back down and deliver the baby. In the meantime I was told he had a head full of brown hair and I in very few words gave Matt an I told you so :). Once the doctor made it down it was two more pushes and Little Davis was out. He was a beautiful 5lb 7oz 19in long.

It was the craziest day of my life and I would like to think a little like the movies. I feel like I learned a lot about myself
1. NEVER joke about anything when it comes to pregnancy!
2. I do not want to ever go in labor on my own it is painful and really not as enjoyable to go through it as it is to watch it on tv.
3. 2 Babies is WAY more than 1

Well that is our day in a nutshell and I apologize with any poor grammar. I will have Matt fix anything that does not make sense.

I will try to update more frequently but don't hold me to it.

September 14, 2010

So it is official I older than a quarter of a century. This birthday was very different than the past. It was my first as a mom and I must say it was the best birthday to date. I spent the whole weekend with great friends and my little guy.

Today marks the 16 week mark and after a rough first trimester I am finally starting to feel more "normal". I am still worn out but I think it has a lot to do with work and trying to keep up with a very adventurous little boy. Will has started to pull up on everything and has no fear when trying to jump off of the couch, bed or whatever he might be sitting on. He is also going through a very sweet mommy phase and wants me to hold him whenever in site.

Update on baby 2. He or she is growing and so far looks healthy. We did play with the ultrasound at work yesterday and we have a very good idea what the sex is. I will have to wait 3 more weeks to know for sure. I am excited to see if we are right. I did start to feel the little tator tot last week which is a lot sooner than I did with William. I know I just went through this but it is still an amazing feeling to know there is a little person inside. I still smile when I feel the little flutter and can't wait when the kicks really start.

Well I guess that is a quick review of what is going on in the Breland household. Next update I will hopefully have pictures and more news of baby 2 :)

July 25, 2010

This week we had our second ultrasound of baby Breland two. Everything appeared normal. It always makes me feel a little better knowing we are on track with everything. Due date slightly changed to March 4th, but my doctor is still saying March 1, 2011. Heart rate was 156 bpm (Will's was 176 at this time in his development). As for me, I have had better days. I woke up sick every morning this week and have to take zofran for nausea. Today was by far the worst, and I was just thankful I was at home and could lie in bed all day. I was never sick with Will, so it makes me feel like I am having a girl. It has not been easy working and being sick, but hopefully it will not last long.

Other news right now. Will has started to army-crawl, and his first tooth has begun to come in. I can't believe how big he is getting.

Matt also starts med school tomorrow. I think I am more nervous than he is.

Will is growing up too fast.

I wish I had started this a year ago but never realized how time would get by me. Through other friends I have discovered that websites and blogging are easy ways to keep our family and friends updated on what is going on with us. William is 7.5 months old now, and we found out June 29th that we are expecting another baby. I went to the doctor the next day, and ultrasound confirmed that I was 5 weeks pregnant. Matt and I are very excited about our new addition. We just hope the pregnancy and birth go as smoothly as with Will. So far I have just had some mood swings but no morning sickness. I just keep praying this continues. I could not imagine being sick during the busy season at Hope Animal Clinic. We have many friends who are expecting this year, and I enjoy comparing pregnancies. If you have never been pregnant before that sounds silly, but it actually adds to the excitement. I love the feeling that many of my friends are going through the same experience. It also means our little one has some built in friends who will be in our lives from the very beginning.

As a side note, Matt also starts med school in 3 weeks. I think after staying at home for the last year with William, he could not be more ready. I am going to miss having him at home though. He was the most amazing stay at home dad and I know Will is going to miss him.

Hi, everyone - Matt here. This is my first blogging experience, and I am a little nervous, so please don't laugh at me.

The last eighteen months have been momentous for us. I (we) made some big gambles, and so far they all have paid off. The biggest question at the moment is the health of the new baby, although I expect him/her to be just fine. After the uncertainties of the last year it is nice to know for the most part how the next four years should go.

Rachael is right - I am ready to start med school. Everything about becoming a doctor takes a long time - the years of undergrad, the application process, med school, residency, possibly a fellowship. I think I am a pretty patient person, but it's time to get moving.

I don't know how often I will write, but I have been appointed official family proofreader and editor in chief. My literary skills are rusty, but I shall do my best.

That is all for now. Health and happiness to you, and thanks for reading!
The Brelands