Baby Ru has ARRIVED!!!!

Wow-Baby Ru is here!! After a long awaited arrival, Baby Ru decided not to be evicted but to make an entrance on the due date!! I went to bed on Tuesday night with sporadic contractions- nothing new. At 2:30 am I woke up and the contractions were about 10 min apart. I woke Tad between 3 and 3:30, and they were still about 10 min apart. We weren't too worried yet as the same thing happened the week before. Around 4 am I headed downstairs to change position. The contractions then went to 6 min apart, then 3. We called Nana and Papa T to come over around 4:30, and the doctor. We left the house at 5:10 and arrived at the hospital at 5:30.

From that time on, it got a little crazy. The contractions were hard, fast, and furious. I got an IV at 5:40, and they started to try an epidural at 6:00. However, it wasn't taking effect as I was in serious pain with each contraction. They re-dosed, and then tried another medication. Nothing was helping because I was progressing to fast. I had one contraction last 3 minutes. The nurse and dr were talking about how the contractions were on top of one another and I wasn't getting a break. The dr decided to check, and with one look she told me it was time to push!!

It was 6:30 a.m. and I wasn't ready, I was too scared because my epidural still wasn't working!! I quickly gave in, and Baby Ru arrived at 6:36! As Tad said, 'It's another girl!' We were thrilled!! the dr thought she looked smaller compared to the older girls, but she weighed in at a whopping 8lbs 9.5oz!! Not too dainty!! She measured 20.5" long.

We named her Everett Brooke! Everett to keep up with our 'E' theme, and because we loved the name. Brooke after her daddy's middle name. She is quite beautiful if I say so myself!! Beautiful round head (due to quick labor!), fair skin, and a small amount of medium brown hair!! Her daddy and I are quite proud of what beautiful girls we produce!! Take a look for yourself!!

Ella and Emery were too happy to meet and greet their new sister! They were very giggly, and eager to hold her. They keep touching her as if she isn't quite real yet!!

We'll post more later! We're still at the hospital, but go home tomorrow, so we should have more pictures soon!

D-day minus 2

Well, this baby is NOT wanting to leave it's warm safe environment! I had an OB appt this morning, and no change from last week. Still dilated at a 4, still have only gained 9 lbs :( We are officially giving Baby Ru an eviction notice on Thursday at 7am if he/she hasn't made their arrival before then.

The girls are getting excited, and Tad and I are trying to finish last minute projects, organize, and trying to prepare as much as we can!!

We'll try and keep you all posted. You may get an e-mail before a phone call, or the phone call may be from someone relaying the message! Bear with us!! We'll try and get you all updated as quickly as we can!!

Hope everyone is well, safe and happy! We look forward to talking to you soon!!

10 days till D Day!!

Wow- hard to believe how fast this has gone!! 10 days until due date, and I'm ready!! Uncomfortable doesn't begin to describe how I feel!!

Anyway, I went out with my new photographer friend Cindy last Wednesday for some more fun shots, and to practice my skills. Cindy was practicing head shots for her new website- and I was the willing guinea pig!!

Here are a couple from that day!! I was 38 weeks exactly!! Gotta love the signs on the wall in the middle one!

Almost 38 weeks!

Well, I failed miserably at taking pictures this past week or so. I honestly haven't felt that great to do so, these last weeks are so much fun- NOT!!

Anyway, I had a checkup this morning. I'm dialated between a 2-3. I used to think this meant that birth was close, but it doesn't! I got the same news with Emery at 38 weeks, and she waited till her due date!! The other news was that I'm measuring smaller than normal for this stage. The dr isn't worried, it was just a general statement. Probably due to my issue with gaining weight. So, she doesn't believe this is another 9 pounder on it's way, she thinks it'll be smaller. Whew!

I've been having a lot of contractions, but nothing regular. Emery did this to me too! So, while I get excited at the thought of contractions and being dialated, it doesn't really mean anything! I know it's better for the baby to stay in as long as possible, and it's easier on me. It's just so darn uncomfortable!!

Now is the time to place your wager!! Gender, weight, height, day and time!! Let's see who can get the closest!! E-mail me with your guess, or post it on here. Tad's oldest nephew won it with Emery. In fact, he's been close both times, and has always gotten the gender correct!

Hope everyone is safe and happy!! Talk to you soon!

Toot and tinkle

One more funny before I forget!!

The other day, Emery yelled 'Mommy, I need to go potty'. So, we are running to the bathroom. I ask her, 'Do you need to tinkle, or poop too?'

She said 'I need to toot and tinkle'. Thinking I misunderstood her I said 'you need to poop and tinkle?'

She said 'NO, I need to toot and tinkle'. And boy did she do just that!! I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

And now when she says it, I have to refrain from laughing!!

Trespassing

I had one last idea in mind for a maternity photo, in front of a waterfall. Unfortunately it was under video surveillance, and we were warned for trespassing, but we did it anyway!

Tad did a pretty good job!! Check out that humongo belly!! This was taken at 36 weeks. I'll be 37 weeks on Tuesday the 5th.

Hey Lady

Ok- so I had to share this funny with you.

We went to the pool today, later in the afternoon since it was about 100 degrees outside.

As we were walking back to our chair, a little girl said to me.

"Hey lady, what's wrong with your belly?" I started laughing and said "I have a baby in it". She said "Oh, that's why it looks so funny". Her parents heard her, and were so embarassed.

It's so fun being pregnant, well sometimes not so much!

Maternity Photo's

Hi all!!

Here is the link to my maternity photo session.

http://cynthiagullett.typepad.com/photos/babye/

username: ruliffson
password: baby

Let me know what you think! This was the photographer's first time taking maternity photos, and of course I went unconventional and had them done outside!!

Enjoy!!