Parker's Birth Story

On Monday, June 27th, I went to Regency to be induced at 6am. When we got there they said an emergency was going on so they pushed me back to 7am. Matt & I just waited in the lobby playing Sudoku & Crossword puzzles. I wasn`t really nerves, but I think it was because I didn`t really feel like I was going to have a baby that day!

Here is a photo of me just hanging out. I was induced & my water was broke at 8:30am. This was before the pain started! I was at 3 cm when I arrived, which meant I could have gotten a epidural right away BUT I wanted to feel at least one contraction. I mean who goes through labor & doesn`t feel some pain? So once I started feeling some pain, I buzzed for him to come. They were not bad at first, well then the nurse came in & said he was doing a case & then had to give someone else theirs then it was my turn. Well 2 hours later I was in the worse pain of my life! Matt sat next to the bed & held my hand the whole time. I cried, not like out loud, but tears were coming down my face. I just kept thinking, "I`m such a wuss. My mom did this 5 times with out anything!" Finally he came in at 11am, I was having contractions about every 30 seconds. I couldn`t tell you if the epidural hurt because I was in so much pain from the contractions. Well I got it and then they checked me........I was at 9 cm, I didn`t feel like such a wuss then! Praise the Lord they didn`t check me first because they would have not gave me one! So if you mother had you with out an epidural, hug her & tell her she is the best haha Props to the women who do it natural! I will never do it but yall should get a present or something! We then called my mom, she was going to be in the room with us, & his parents to let them know to hurry up!

This is after the epidural, I would have giving all my money for one! After that I would be like, "Oh, I`m having a contraction?" haha it was great! The epidural did slow things down, which was good, because the doctor was delivering 2 other babies before me! They were a full house that day! We started pushing with my nurse first, then she called the doctor in because he was right there. At first they had to tell me when to push, but after 2 sets of 3, I could tell when I needed to. It didn`t hurt at all, I could just feel the pressure when I was having a contraction. I most likely pushed I would say 20 - 30 minutes, the last sets I pushed 4 times each one. They just kept saying he is right there! So I was bound & determined to get him out!

And out he finally came! Parker Bany Brown was born at 2:07pm! My mother took all of the following photos. I`m glad I have these photos because really it feels like a dream when I think back on it. It is a very weird, but good, feeling when they lay them on your chest. Like this is Matt & me, this is our child. I cried, but it was a happy cry. I was so excited he was finally here! I also love looking at Matt's face in all the photos, it makes me love him more.

These are too precious for words <3

Sweet huh?

Talking to Mr. Parker once they got him all cleaned up!

Our first family photo!

The Brown Family

His first bath, he didn`t like it so much haha

Mommy & Parker

Up close & personal! He was 21 1/2 inches long & 7 lbs & 13 oz! He was WAY bigger then we thought he was going to be! Matt & his father were both 19 inches & 6 lb 3oz so we assumed he was going to be that. When they said his length I was like WHAT?! haha

I love these photos soooo much!

4 generations of Brown men. Parker is the 4th generation of only sons! Matt, Greg's Father (Matt's Grandpa), Greg (Matt's Father) & Parker

Marcia (Matt's Mother) & Parker

Me, Poppie, Nene (My parents) & Parker

Parker in Matt's Going home outfit. He was little too long for it but we got it on him! We were ready to get out of there & get him home!

40 Weeks & No Mr. Parker

Yup that is right, I`m 40 weeks today. No Mr. Parker......this stinks! BUT I do have a finish line in sight! If nothing happens this weekend, this Monday I`ll be induced at 6am. So, that does make me feel a little better, but I`m so over waiting. I guess he just doesn`t want to come out on his own. I went to the docter yesterday & I was the same from last week. I was strechted for the 2nd time, this time to 3 cenimeters. We were hoping that would jump start everything but no. I walk everyday for an hour also, no help. But like I said, at least I have a finish line now!

The Nursery

Well it is finally done, minus the mattress & curtains. The mattress came in yesterday, just haven`t put it in the bed yet. I still need to go buy fabric to make the curtains. We did not paint the walls, the ranch house is a temporary house. But I think it is still cute, I mean handsome haha It fits perfectly with the theme in our home.

The Changing Table/Dresser & Glider (Please ignore the ugly window)

The Glider Matt's cousin gave us. The pillow I made, the blanket was a gift from a family friend.

A little table my Mom gave us. It will be good for sitting bottles & things on while on the Glider.The lamp & the old books my Mom gave us. The bandanna on the lamp is from the baby shower in Matt's hometown. The baby book will hold Parker's first photos (if he ever gets here!).

His crib & bedding. The little cow blanket is from Matt's sister. The little tractor Matt & I bought.

The chest. The red scooter was mine, I got it when I was 5 for Christmas.

My Mom made this for my hometown shower.

This is the hanger I bought at an antique shop in Kentucky.

My Sister, Brannan, painted these for Parker. It is an outlaw & a sheriff.

My Mom gave us the photo of the puppies (they kind of look like Bama) & the other two signs I pulled from our own home decorations.

Matt's Father gave us this picture. His mother gave it to him, & now he gave it to us. It fits Parker's room perfect!

The picture is from my Uncle Bany's (where we got Parker's middle name) house. It is actually cloth, with different saddles on it. The little sliver picture frame my Mom gave us. The boot arrangement my Mom gave us but my Aunt Marian (who I am named after) made. The 3 bowls sets we bought. The Auburn/Alabama ones are the ones I used when I told Matt I was pregnant. I asked him "I wonder which they will be?" He was like, "Huh?" (remember this was at like 6am). I said, "I`m pregnant!" BTW......They will be AUBURN : ) The diaper cake is from my hometown shower, my sister Ambrey made. The little boots on top are from Matt's Aunt Shelia & Uncle Rodney.

My Mother gave us this little "chair", which is actually a toilet! The cloth black & white book is from Matt's Aunt Karen. She gave it to him when he was born, then it went to Matt's cousins & now onto Parker. The cowboy book we bought. The other 2 books & the keys were gifts from family friends.

So other then the mattress & curtains, that is it. As you can see the theme is cowboy/country. I really do love it & can`t wait to see my little man in there!

Pregnancy Survey

How far along?: 39 weeks & 3 Days

Total weight gain: 18-19 lbs from pre-pregnancy weight

How much does baby weigh?: Baby Center.com says they are usually a little over 7 lbs at this time, but I have a feeling he will be more like 6 lbs something.
Maternity clothes?: I pretty much wear dresses 24/7
Stretch marks?: Still none! I hope none just pop up!
Sleep?: Not so good, I wake up every 2 hours. Plus I`m anxious
Best moment this week?: Hopefully his arrival!
Movement?: Good ole knees poking out
Gender? a boy
Food cravings?: Toppers (Ice Cream Shop) about every other day
Labor signs?: None, at all......yeah it sucks!
Belly button in or out?: It is out
What I miss: My feet!
What I'm looking forward to: Him!!!! Hopefully this week or weekend!
Milestone: I have passed my mucus plug (tmi, sorry!) so I`m hoping he will be coming soon......I pray!

Matt's Hometown Baby Shower

Matt's Aunt & two cousins threw me a shower in Matt's hometown. It too was cowboy themed & adorable!

The cake they had made. It was so cute & tasted great!

Matt's coming home outfit, which Parker will be wearing home.

Matt's outfit from his 2 year old photos. Which I plan for Parker to wear too.

Matt's snake skin boots, Matt's Mother gave us all these clothes. I love things that have memories behind them.

One of my favorite gifts, the cow carseat from Matt's Mother & Step Father.

A poem written by one of Matt's aunt, which made me cry, which made everyone cry.

All the diapers people brought, we were so thankful.

The hostesses with me (Deanna, Me, Aunt Cheryl, & Kate).

My Hometown Baby Shower

My Sisters & my 2 best friends threw me a baby shower when I moved back home. I showed some photos in a earlier post from the shower. It was at one of my sister's house. The theme was cowboy, & was super cute.

My sister Ambrey made the diaper cake.

An arrangement my Mother had made.

One of the tables outside.

Me with the wagon wheel, which now hangs in Parker's nursery.

Jennifer, Lauren, Me, Amanda & Courtney.

Fat girl stuffing her face! It gets better, it broke apart the second I took a bite & fell right onto my stomach.

My sisters & I with Grandma Gukich (father's mother). Ambrey (Left on floor), Brannan (Right on floor), Hayley (Left Standing), Me (Center standing),  & Ashton (Right Standing).

9 Days Left!

That is how many days we are away from my due date! It is so crazy to think! Tomorrow I will be 39 weeks! I went to the doctor today & was checked for the second time. The first time I was checked last week I was maybe a centimeter dilated & 50% effaced. This week I am 2 - 3 centimeters dilated  & 80% effaced. I`m so ready for him to come, I went walking for 20 minutes & am going to go again tonight with Matt. I am between 18-19 lbs now from pre pregnancy weight. But lately I have been killing the sweets because really I have 9 days left, who cares!

I just wanted to share some sweet photos of my 2 nieces! I have so many pictures since I have moved back home but some how just can`t seem to get on here & share them.

This is Miss Finley, she is a crazy lady but so cute! Everytime she sees me she yells, "MEL" in a deep voice. Not sure why she always says it in a deep voice but I love it. And she always feeds me "Num Nums" aka food.

This is sweet Miss Maysen. She is a little bigger then this now. It is so fun to watch her grow. Yesterday she rolled on her side twice! Her & Mr. Parker will be about 3 months apart & I hope great buddies. If he doesn`t always try to beat her up or rope her!

Just wanted to throw in a photo of Matt & I. I actually just got my hair cut yesterday, about 3 inches off! It was a lot but I REALLY needed it. Plus I want to look good in my delivery photos!!

Here is a photo from my LW baby shower my sisters & best friends threw for me. My sister Ambrey (Maysen's mom) made the diaper cake. It was so cute, & is now sitting in his nursery.

So is this wagon wheel my Mother made. It is hanging above his changing table. This was also from the shower in LW, the theme was cowboy.

I still have photos to share from my Lakeland shower & Parker's Nursery. Hopefully soon & hopefully soon photos of him. Matt swears he is coming tomorrow but we will see. I told him though that will be his Father's Day gift, his son. Update on insurance, we do have it, & the state has recognized Matt as being in the National Guard. The only bad thing, we don`t have our new insurance cards yet. But as of now I don`t care, I`m just happy we have insurance! So that is done, my bag is packed, the house is clean, now we are just waiting around on him!