If you don't know how big 4 pounds, 14 ounces is, this picture may give you some idea. Keep in mind, I don't have the biggest hands in the world.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Mommy and Baby Girl, Home at Last
What a ride! After Lynn being put on bedrest for almost 9 weeks, Savannah Malyn Osborn was born on October 18th, 2006 at 5:10 p.m. She weighed 4 pounds, 14 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long. Lynn was in labor for around 15 hours before we decided with Dr. Stone that it was time to deliver our little girl by c-section.
Savannah was taken to NICU immediately after delivery to be observed for 4 hours, which is the standard for preemies. She had some rapid breathing problems, as well as a below normal body temperature and the head nurse told us early that we should not be alarmed if Savannah was kept in NICU.
However, about 10:00 p.m., we were informed that Savannah was doing well and that she would be coming to our room to join us! The rapid breathing had subsided, but there was still an issue with her body temperature, and we were told that if it dropped, she would have to return to intensive care.
Savannah had to be put in a warmer a couple of times, but never had to return to the NICU. She stayed with us throughout the week, while Lynn recovered from a rough pregnancy and a few nights of no sleep after Savannah was brought into the world. After arriving at the hospital on Tuesday, we were finally informed on Saturday that we would be able to bring her home on Sunday.
Currently, Mommy and Baby Girl are doing much better. Savannah has her first appointment with her pediatrician on Tuesday, October 24; and Lynn goes for a follow up visit to her Doctor on the same day. We feed Savannah every three hours without fail to try to get her weight up. We also keep her in about 4-5 layers of clothing to keep her temperature normal, as well as keeping the house extremely warm for her (I sweat when I sit on the couch now, but I don't mind at all.) She is the most precious thing I have ever seen.
There are some pictures below that were taken at the hospital by Momma Mason, and Ron Mason. I have some other great pics of Savannah that I will post by Wednesday. Thank you to our family and friends that have done so much for us over the past 10 weeks. I am off to try to catch a nap before we feed that sweet girl again............
Savannah was taken to NICU immediately after delivery to be observed for 4 hours, which is the standard for preemies. She had some rapid breathing problems, as well as a below normal body temperature and the head nurse told us early that we should not be alarmed if Savannah was kept in NICU.
However, about 10:00 p.m., we were informed that Savannah was doing well and that she would be coming to our room to join us! The rapid breathing had subsided, but there was still an issue with her body temperature, and we were told that if it dropped, she would have to return to intensive care.
Savannah had to be put in a warmer a couple of times, but never had to return to the NICU. She stayed with us throughout the week, while Lynn recovered from a rough pregnancy and a few nights of no sleep after Savannah was brought into the world. After arriving at the hospital on Tuesday, we were finally informed on Saturday that we would be able to bring her home on Sunday.
Currently, Mommy and Baby Girl are doing much better. Savannah has her first appointment with her pediatrician on Tuesday, October 24; and Lynn goes for a follow up visit to her Doctor on the same day. We feed Savannah every three hours without fail to try to get her weight up. We also keep her in about 4-5 layers of clothing to keep her temperature normal, as well as keeping the house extremely warm for her (I sweat when I sit on the couch now, but I don't mind at all.) She is the most precious thing I have ever seen.
There are some pictures below that were taken at the hospital by Momma Mason, and Ron Mason. I have some other great pics of Savannah that I will post by Wednesday. Thank you to our family and friends that have done so much for us over the past 10 weeks. I am off to try to catch a nap before we feed that sweet girl again............
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Update on the Bedrest Girl
So, Lynn has not had the best week. She has had another bout with nausea, which is another symptom of preeclampsia, and the blood pressure has gotten worse. It is still under control, but at this point, she cannot even sit up to work on the computer. It is very touchy, and sky-rockets when she gets up to use the bathroom......example: laying down 110/77; from there, just getting up to go to the bathroom 166/99. For those of you that don't know a whole lot about blood pressure, over 90 for the low number is not good; 100 for the low number is really not good.
BOTTOM LINE: Our goal was to try to make it to sometime between October 24th and the 31st. We had to make an unscheduled trip to the doctors office yesterday (Friday) because of the spike in the blood pressure. Long story short: we are scheduled to go back for another check up on Monday morning, and if everything is ok, we will have a baby on Wednesday, October 18th. The baby's size is good, and the outlook is good for mommy and baby. There is a possibility that we may not get to come home on Monday, so we are going to the hospital prepared to stay. Honestly, we were a little suprised that he let us come home last night. In any event, we will let everyone know if anything changes.
Thank you all for your help and support through Lynn's tough time. Check for updates soon! We are getting ready for the stork!
BOTTOM LINE: Our goal was to try to make it to sometime between October 24th and the 31st. We had to make an unscheduled trip to the doctors office yesterday (Friday) because of the spike in the blood pressure. Long story short: we are scheduled to go back for another check up on Monday morning, and if everything is ok, we will have a baby on Wednesday, October 18th. The baby's size is good, and the outlook is good for mommy and baby. There is a possibility that we may not get to come home on Monday, so we are going to the hospital prepared to stay. Honestly, we were a little suprised that he let us come home last night. In any event, we will let everyone know if anything changes.
Thank you all for your help and support through Lynn's tough time. Check for updates soon! We are getting ready for the stork!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Baby Update!!!
Wednesday, Lynn and I went back for her scheduled doctor visit in Birmingham, and it was our best visit in a long time!! Her blood pressure was low, and everything was very good! We had another ultrasound...here is a picture of our little sweetie. She has been growing fast.....on Wednesday she weighed 4 lbs, 13 ozs. That's up a good bit since our last visit. Must be all those veggies mommy has been eating!
So here is the latest: we go back for a scheduled appointment on October 18 if all stays the same. On that day, Lynn will have a full exam and if everything goes as planned, we will pick a birthdate for our baby. We are looking at somewhere between October 24th (which just happens to be my birthday) and the 31st (BOO!). This will be right around the 37 week mark. For anyone that does not know, we are having baby girl early due to a high blood pressure problem Lynn is having. She has just finished her 7th week of bedrest, and she is loving it! We will let everyone know the date as soon as we find out.
Again, thank you to everyone that has helped us through this stressful time. You will never know how much I appreciate it.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
JMF Shower
On Tuesday, October 3, employees of Jamison Money Farmer gave Lynn and Angela Hammiter a baby shower at Indian Hills Country Club. Below are a few pics....
Thank you to everyone at JMF for being so supportive during Lynn's pregnancy. I think everyone that works there has offered to bring food or do something to help during the bedrest. You will never know how much we appreciate it.
The moms, still baking the bundles of joy.
The hostesses ( and host) with the expecting moms.
The hostesses and one studly host.
Carly, Susan, and Nicole Kidman.
Hank talking to Susan about political strategy for Doster's campaign and how kissing babies is important for the future of Tuscaloosa county's tax assessments.
Stacie explains which stuff is Lynn's and which is Angela's.
"Put Lynn's stuff over here by Nicole Kidman."
Juanita and the couch girl.
The beautiful cake.
Tracie and Pasha discussing motherhood while taking in a cold, adult beverage.
Thank you to everyone at JMF for being so supportive during Lynn's pregnancy. I think everyone that works there has offered to bring food or do something to help during the bedrest. You will never know how much we appreciate it.
The moms, still baking the bundles of joy.
The hostesses ( and host) with the expecting moms.
The hostesses and one studly host.
Carly, Susan, and Nicole Kidman.
Hank talking to Susan about political strategy for Doster's campaign and how kissing babies is important for the future of Tuscaloosa county's tax assessments.
Stacie explains which stuff is Lynn's and which is Angela's.
"Put Lynn's stuff over here by Nicole Kidman."
Juanita and the couch girl.
The beautiful cake.
Tracie and Pasha discussing motherhood while taking in a cold, adult beverage.
Couples Baby Shower 9/30/06
Saturday night, September 30th, Traci Bailey and Revon Bigham hosted a couples shower for our little girl at their home at Lake Tuscaloosa. Here are a few pics.......
Karlyle and Kaley find the cake.
Karlyle saving some cake for later, on her face.
The brothers beautiful brides.
Matt and Kerrie Osborn....read about the big surprise on the post below.
Lynn in training with Mary Hollis, Brian and Pasha McAbee's new addition.
Mark and Pam are in training also; Mark looks excited.
Momma Mason getting ready for baby.
Momma Mason, Lynn, Mema, and Aunt Poo.
Traci, Gabrielle, Susan Mc., and Mary Hollis
Picture of the perfect dad.....beer and baby clothes.
Leigh Anne tells a funny joke about accounting.
Doster McMullen kissing babies on the campaign trail.
The mother-to-be on the party couch.
An item that will be on ebay soon....thanks Pam.
Ronnie trying to settle Lynn and the blood pressure down.
Mary Hollis was probably more tired than anyone. She was passed around all night. Here she is with Amanda Case.
Karlyle and Kaley find the cake.
Karlyle saving some cake for later, on her face.
The brothers beautiful brides.
Matt and Kerrie Osborn....read about the big surprise on the post below.
Lynn in training with Mary Hollis, Brian and Pasha McAbee's new addition.
Mark and Pam are in training also; Mark looks excited.
Momma Mason getting ready for baby.
Momma Mason, Lynn, Mema, and Aunt Poo.
Traci, Gabrielle, Susan Mc., and Mary Hollis
Picture of the perfect dad.....beer and baby clothes.
Leigh Anne tells a funny joke about accounting.
Doster McMullen kissing babies on the campaign trail.
The mother-to-be on the party couch.
An item that will be on ebay soon....thanks Pam.
Ronnie trying to settle Lynn and the blood pressure down.
Mary Hollis was probably more tired than anyone. She was passed around all night. Here she is with Amanda Case.
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