The Hams Come to Visit!

Stephanie and Lucy were too sweet and came to meet and visit Chase today! It was so good to see them and hang out for a while. Lucy is absolutely precious and getting so old! It's been so long since I saw her the last time.

Look at those precious eyes!

A Long Overdue Post

I always thought I would be on the computer more when I had the baby but that has not been the case. Chase sleeps a good bit during the day but usually I've been spending my time cleaning up the house or resting or washing clothes. Anyways, here are some pictures of the last couple of weeks.

Chase has been doing great! Eating like a champion which is good! We went to the doctor yesterday and he now weighs 8 pounds! He had reached his birthweight by the end of the first week so we didn't have to go for the two week appointment. He has, however, had some acid reflux problems, so the doctor put him on Zantac to help him get better. We've been taking it for three doses and it seems to work a little bit so we'll keep our fingers crossed.

We were very fortunate to have the grandmothers come stay with us for the two weeks after Chase's birth. They were such a bit help - doing laundry, cleaning, cooking dinner, etc. It gave Matt and I some time to rest and catch up on some sleep (although we are still lacking a good bit). Everyone left this past Sunday so it is now me and Matt here fending for ourselves :) It has been good so far!

Chase's first snow! We took him outside for a SPLIT second to take the picture then ran right back in!

As of March 4th, Chase was 2 weeks old!

My umbilical cord has fallen off so the doc gave mom and dad the ok to have a full bath! They said it was much easier than the sponge bath...Hogan liked it, too! He kept wanting to jump in!

The weather is finally nice out so we can go for walks! I love the fresh air!

Just had to post this one - Chase and daddy :)

Already one week old!

Pictures

Our birth crew :) Kelli was the nurse and Dr. Metherell delivered Chase

Chase with Gigi and Papa J just after birth

Too precious for words!

Nana and Papa enjoying some time with Chase

Mel's boys

The Hendrix family photo

Aunt Leslie and Uncle Matthew came to visit Chase on Sunday. He loved seeing them!

Just hanging with daddy

Just hanging with Nana

Nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby

Charles Bryant Hendrix

Well, so much for the due date +/- 2 days! Our little bundle of joy has arrived!!! And is there a story? Why, of course!

Let's preface the story by saying that Matt was at a tournament in Hilton Head. We talked to the doctors and everyone thought Matt playing this week would be completely fine. Mom took the week off work to come up to Greenville to help me out and be there in case anything were to happen. Glad she was here!

I woke up at 5:30 on Thursday morning and felt pains in my lower stomach. They weren't anything bad, and nothing was regular so I layed in bed for about an hour. At 6:30, I decided to get up and get mom and have her time my "pains". Like I said, they weren't anything bad and they were sporadic so I really didn't think anything about it. I called the nurse about 6:45am and she told me to call the doctor's office at 8 and the doctor will probably want to see me. My water ended up breaking at 7am, so Matt went ahead and got on the road.

We tidied up things around the house and got in the car for the hospital. By the time I got in the car, my contractions were 2 minutes apart and pretty painful. We got to the hospital and they checked me in and gave me a room. It did take me quite a while to get to the room because I had to stop at each contraction.

When I got to the room, the nurse checked and was surprised to tell me that I was already 8 cm dilated. I quickly went to 10cm and could deliver at any point. When asked if Matt would make it, both she and the doctor said it would be a close call and if we didn't get the epidural in, he would not make it. Luckily, we got the epidural in!

Matt arrived to the hospital (on fumes) at 10:50am and I started pushing at 11. Sweet Chase entered the world at 12:33pm, weighing in at 6lbs 11 ounces and 19 inches long. And what a blessing he has been!!

Pictures in the next post!

A Chase Update

Not sure if anyone really reads this blog, but thought I'd pass along information on Chase! As I look at the countdown, I only see 7 days left! I have to say it is very hard to believe that we are only 7 days away from meeting our sweet baby!

We went to the doctor last Friday for our weekly appointment. I was about 1/2cm dilated and Chase is settled way down, ready to come! Dr. Metherall estimated Chase to be about 7 pounds at that point and thinks he'll be about 7 lbs 15 oz at birth. We'll see how close he is! Hopefully not much bigger than that! :) The doctor also said that the way things look, the birth date is going to be due date (Feb 23rd) +/- 2 days. Matt is away at a golf tournament this week in Hilton Head so my mom is up here with me. Haven't felt any contractions or anything but as soon as I do (in a regular pattern), I will call Matt and have him come on home!! We don't want him to miss a thing! (Especially the fun mood I'll be in during delivery :) )

The doctor said that things are "favorable" for me to be induced if we were to go that route. I have to say there is something nice about knowing when the baby will come! So, if the appointment this Friday goes well, we will schedule the induction for next Tuesday or Wednesday.

We will keep you posted on the arrival of sweet Chase!!!

Church home

Matt and I are happy to say we have finally found a church home here in Greenville! For the past 6 years, we have been going to a church but never became active and never really enjoyed it all that much. We decided that we really needed to find a church home that we love before Chase comes. We want him to grow up with a good church family.

Today we joined John Knox Presbyterian Church. We have been going there for months now and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The pastor is great and the congregation is so incredibly friendly and welcoming!

We look forward to the years to come at John Knox!