Sunday, June 29, 2008

Surprise Delivery!


It's been a busy day...just about 12 hours ago exactly, the newest members of the Eddins family finally arrived! Preston Myers Eddins, weighing 8lbs, 5 oz and 20.25 inches long, decided he just couldn't wait until his scheduled arrival on Wednesday. And although he took Mom and Dad a little off guard, we're so glad he decided to come early!

About 12:45 Sunday afternoon, I was just finishing up some work when I felt Baby Preston kick. Turns out it wasn't just any old kick. He broke my water! Looking back, I had been a little more uncomfortable than usual for about an hour before this all happened, but I didn't think too much of it. Now I know I was having contractions.


I yelled for John and I've got to tell you, I've never seen him move so fast! While he threw everything remotely baby related into the car (even packing the stroller), I took a shower. Yes, a shower. I wasn't prepared to have our baby looking the way I did. You see, we were planning on going to the pool so a shower wouldn't come until later. And now I'll pat myself on the back for getting ready faster than I ever have before!


We flew to the hospital-- John may have a back-up career as a Nascar driver-- were quickly admitted and the rest is history. Our determined little boy was born shortly after at 2:51pm. Even though we haven't slept much (or maybe any) and have had an incredibly hectic day, we can't quite seem to put him down long enough to get some much needed sleep. He's without a doubt, the best surprise either of us have ever received.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Yes, I really am this big

Many of you have asked, so here are the lastest belly pictures with one from January when I thought I was showing. Apparently I was clueless. An older woman in the grocery store asked me today if I was having twins. When we said "No," she said "Then it's going to be a big boy!" She could have set off some serious waterworks had she caught me at a less opportune time.




Saturday, June 21, 2008

Friday, June 20, 2008

12 days and counting...

Welcome to Baby E's blog! Yes, I shamelessly stole this idea from Bub, Kristi, and Elena but this is the easiest and best route to go to keep everyone updated about the newest addition to our family. Plus it's 2008, so it's not that original. :)

Well, it looks like the big day will be July 2. Little Peanut isn't cooperating and has decided that it prefers to be head-up (can't say I blame him/her) so the baby will be arriving via scheduled c-section in 12 days. John and I can't believe it's almost time and are ecstatic that we'll be able to meet the baby so soon. And since I'm such a planner, we really don't even have much left to do before the baby gets here so we'll be able to enjoy our last week or so as just a couple.

So stay tuned and we'll have more to share soon, including some very flattering pictures of me.

Nancy