Photos by Patti Boeck Photography

So a lady from our church took these pictures for us as a gift, and we just feel so blessed to have such quality photos of our little boy in his first days of life outside the womb. Thanks again Patti! :)

"Hey"

Family Photo :)

Sweet baby boy

Mommy and Kobe

Daddy and Kobe

Sup? lol






Future drummer like daddy? Time will tell :)

Kobe is 2 weeks today!

This pic is from the day after we came home from the hospital

Taken today

Also taken today. Isn't he just gorgeous?

Jakobe is here! :)

Well, it's taken me a little bit of time to have to the energy to write this blog, but here I am.
After being in labor for 36 hours, Jakobe Daniel was born on July 10th at 2:40pm. He was 8lbs 6oz, 20.5in long and is just the most precious thing to Shad and I. (I can hardly believe that he is already 2 weeks old today!)
Since Kobe was just too comfortable in the womb, I had to be induced. I was only 1cm dilated and 50% effaced at the time, and he was pushing the 42 week mark, so they were concerned that his health could weaken if he stayed in any longer. I wasn't happy about this because I wanted everything to happen on its own, but I was trusting that God was still in control and would take care of everything...So I went in Thursday night at 11:45pm and they started me on pitocin at 2:30am Friday morning.
I was on the pitocin drip for about 15 hours, and the contractions were coming on harder and stronger, but I wasn't progressing and at this time I was so weak and tired from lack of food and sleep that they took me off the pitocin so that I could get some rest and eat something. They said that if my body didn't take over, they would start me on the pitocin again in the morning (Saturday). Well, over night my body did take over. I got some rest, ate some food and in the morning I was dilated to 4cm, 90% effaced and he was at station 0. It was great news!! I DID NOT want to go back on the pitocin, and this meant I didn't have to. :)
The contractions got worse and worse and at 11:45am they broke my water to get things jump started even more. After this I was in the worst pain of my life!! I was seriously miserable! But thanks to a wonderful support group (Shad, one of my best friends Sarah who acted as my doula, and my mom), I got through it. And at 2:40pm he was born!!! :) And I conquered my goal of having a drug-free birth! yay! :) It was definitely the worst pain I've felt in my life, but one of the greatest experiences I've ever had because everyone involved was so awesome to me, and I believed that God was in control :)
After spending two more nights in the hospital after he was born, we got to come home, and it has been an adjustment ever since. We are so blessed to have our little guy in our lives, and we are learning A LOT. Breast-feeding has been my biggest struggle, but I'm working with the lactation specialists to get it down properly. And lack of sleep is the second biggest struggle, but it is getting better too.
Well, I guess I will post some pictures now, and then get back to spending time with my new family. Thank you everyone for your prayers and encouraging words during the whole labor and delivery process. I love you all!

Shad and I on our way to the hospital

Squeezing Shad's, my mom's and Sarah's hands helped me get through MANY contractions

Shad was so good to me during the whole labor process. I love him SO much!

Our first family photo, which is not a great one of me, but oh well.

He is beautiful!


Cuddling with my boy

Jakobe


PS I have MANY more pictures, but these were just the best ones to post for now.

Shad and I Celebrate 4 Years of Marriage

Shad and I have been married 4 years now! Time sure flies by! We went to see Toy Story 3 in theater, and then had a delicious meal at the Cheesecake Factory in Portland. Later on we went for a walk in the park and took some pictures. What a beautiful day it was outside too! I thank God for finally bringing us summer weather! I think now that we have officially celebrated our day by ourselves, it's ok for Kobe to come anytime. :)

6 days til his due date, what?!

Well, 6 days to go, and I'm getting very anxious. He dropped over the weekend, and I've been experiencing mild cramping and what I assume are Braxton Hicks off and on for about a week now. Today, has been the worst, and I believe it will only get more intense from here on out. It's only a matter of time until we get to meet our little boy! I am hoping that he comes this weekend, so if you're reading this, please pray that he comes Friday, Saturday or Sunday (his due date). Thanks! : )

39 Weeks, 1 Day

4 weeks to go!!

I can hardly believe it is less than a month until his due date. Even though I don't think he will be on time, it's still coming so fast! I am getting really excited to meet my little boy, but at the same time, I can't deny that I am incredibly nervous.
Kobe is growing SO much, and I'm getting quite uncomfortable. His movements are very pronounced and at times are painful. I keep telling myself that he will be out soon enough :)
We finally got to set up his crib this weekend, and the letters of his name that I painted a few weeks ago, I finally got to put them up too. In addition, I am washing up all the blankets and clothes that we've gotten, and it feels good to be getting some things done. It's all coming together! Yay!

Shad setting up the crib

The letters I painted for his room

Me, today, 36 weeks

I am 8 months pregnant today!

I can't believe how time has flown by, and it's about to fly by even faster!! Less than 2 months til we get to meet our little boy! It's so surreal....
Kobe seems to be doing great. He's growing more and more, and I'm getting more tired and hungry ;)
Shad put his ear to my stomach yesterday, and actually got to hear Kobe's heart beating. Shad was so happy. They say that women get a certain glow to them when they are pregnant, but I think that Shad has the glow too. He is going to be such a great daddy :)