Dwayne Henry Jaderston

May 7, 2016 /

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He is here!!

He arrived on Monday afternoon, May 2nd, at 2:45 PM!

9 lbs 1 oz.

21 inches long

I have so much that I want to say about his birth and this first week of life.. I promise to write it all down eventually, but right now we are just soaking in every bit of our newborn son. Thank you so much for your prayers through delivery and as we adjust. We have read every comment and feel so so loved.

It is a happy day indeed because instead of “We’ll get there,” WE’RE HERE! Baby Dwayne is perfect in every way.

Happy Day!

Jaderston Baby: The Nursery

Apr 28, 2016 /

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Welcome to the sweetest room in our home. It’s not entirely complete… I still want curtains, a lamp for the bookshelf, and the picture frames need photos but we feel really great about the progress since it was an office/storage room just 10 weeks ago.

Baby update: Still waiting with really no signs of that changing anytime soon. We had a sonogram at our appointment this week and baby is doing great so we are in no rush and we’re so grateful for that. Our doctor wants to deliver within the week though so LESS THAN 7 DAYS! Crazy that this April baby is really looking like a May baby now.

Source List

Crib: Pottery Barn
Rocker: Ikea: Poang Rocker
Dresser: Ikea: Hemnes 8 drawer dresser
Diaper Cart: Ikea: Raskog Utility Cart
Rug: Rugs USA
Paint Color: Home Depot: Silver Blue Sea
Pallet Shelf: Target – couldn’t find online
Bookshelf: Handcrafted gift
Elephant art: Hobby Lobby
Shelves above dresser: Home Depot a few years back

Jaderston Baby: 41 Weeks

Apr 26, 2016 /

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All of me hoped that we wouldn’t make it this far… but every morning I wake up, still pregnant and more uncomfortable than ever. So here is my 41 week update (filled with sarcasm) without a fancy photo because I did that for 40 weeks and that’s enough 😉

How far along: 41 weeks

How big is baby: BIG. Full grown. Human.

Gender: It’s a BOY

Movement: Yes. Paying close attention to his movements and he’s moving lots still.

Sleep: I’m barely sleeping. Anticipation is at an all time high and comfortable positions no longer exist.

Symptoms: Swelling. Exhaustion. Pain. Waddle.

Pelvic Pain: The pain is back in full force. This baby just needs to come out I think.

Labor signs: Not so much. I have lots of braxton hicks? But nothing real. Gonna be pregnant for.ev.er.

Maternity clothes: Yes…

Workouts: Ha. Hahahaha

We are trying to walk as much as possible but it hurts and it’s hard.

Nursery: No change.. It’s ready. We’re ready. Everything is ready except the baby.

Mike: He’s ready! Every morning we wake up and realize that the baby didn’t attempt to arrive and we both kinda deflate. We’re enjoying this time together though and it’s very happy and light hearted at our house (except when it’s not because HORMONES). It’s been a very sweet few weeks with him.

Missing anything: I can’t even begin to answer this question.

Best part of the week: Mike and I had lots of quality time this week which I LOVE.

Looking forward to most: Baby’s arrival! COME ON BABY!

Worries/Concerns: Obviously, we were hoping to have a baby before we had to talk induction with our doctor. The baby has other plans and that’s ok. I am still hopeful to put off induction for a few more days because a few more days won’t kill me as long as baby is healthy. Please pray for our appointment today – that it would go well and that much needed conversations will go smoothly.

Also, thanks to everyone who has been praying for us. We are so grateful for your thoughts and prayers as we wait for baby.

41 weeks! It’s a post-shower, mirror pic where I intentionally hide my face..

We enjoyed a fun date night to El Agave this week! We also kept up with our weekly Cracker Barrel tradition and we attempted to make our own Cracker Barrel pancakes on Sunday night. It was a success!

Alf has been taking lots of naps at my side. We’ve been taking walks often and it wears him out! As the baby’s arrival gets closer he gets more and more protective of me and he’s always very aware of where I’m at. He’s the sweetest and I’m so excited to see this puppy become a “big brother”.

That’s all for 41 weeks! Thanks for going through this whole pregnancy journey with us!

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