Tummy Time

Hayden is definitely not a fan of tummy time... it is so sad to see how upset he gets when we put him on his stomach! :(  Hopefully, as the weeks go on, he will get use to it.

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First Bath

Hayden's first bath was a little uneventful, which I guess is a good thing!  He slept through the majority of it. :)  I'm sure, next time I will wish he would sleep.

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First night home!

Hayden "The Rocketman" Rutherford launched a shock and awe campaign of urinary and wailing assaults on his parents last night! A pee-pee tee-pee was placed on Hayden during his diaper change to ward off an expected urinary attack on Daddy. Unfortunately, Hayden's strength of flow was under estimated and the tee-pee was launched off and pee invaded Daddy's shirt and pants!

It was a rough night for everyone. Hayden was understandably upset being in a new environment. Not only that, but because of his high bilirubin and jaundice, he has to wear a special blanket when sleeping. He looks like a glo-worm!

Mommy is feeling considerably better and has more energy at times. But she is still uncomfortable, and tends to over exert herself, wearing out easily. She is very happy, and proud of Hayden, as he finally breast fed the way he's expected to! This plus the special blanket means "The Rocketman" will be clear of jaundice in another day or so.

Leaving the hospital!

We are finally leaving the hospital today with our son!

On Saturday morning, his pediatrician informed us that he was moderatly jaundice and would need to be under special lighting for a period of time to help him break down the extra bilirubin.

Crystal was understandably very upset. The doctor told us it is a very normal thing to happen considering some of the circumstances. Some of the nurses and other doctors were even surprised to hear the level of bilirubin he has qualifies as having jaundice.

He is doing much better now and pending his last test today, we will finally bring him home. Both, Crystal and I cannot wait to introduce him to his home and and his brother/sister from another mother (Louie & Guinness).

Our boy is born!

Hayden Jacob Rutherford was born on 03/22 at 5:02PM. He weighed in at 8lbs. 3oz. and is 21 inches in length.

Both Crystal and I are exhausted. Crystal pushed for over 3 hours before the doctor requested the use of a vacuum as the baby appeared to be caught up. We both had decided previously we did not want a vacuum to be used, but considering the circumstances and the utter exhaustion and extreme pain Crystal was enduring we opted to go ahead.

Although we knew we were having a boy, we were unprepared for the shock of seeing him for the first time. He's a big boy by his length and weight. He has a full head of long light brown hair. He has Crystal's facial features, but my hands and feet (poor guy!).

Mother and baby are doing well and are resting until Saturday afternoon at the hospital. We will bring him home for the first time on Saturday night.

    

 

So this pregnant lady walks into a hospital...

Sorry, no punchline. I just thought that alone sounded funny.

Nervous, excited, scared...all things I'm feeling and I'm not the one delivering a baby!

I'm catching an early train home today so I can spend the remainder of the day with Crystal. I'd like to have a big dinner only because I'm starving right now, but big dinner in Crystal + delivery = bad things :)

Two More Days!

Only two more days of feeling Squishy move in my stomach, before seeing him move in my arms. Part of me is sad (I know that sounds crazy), but my 10 months of pregnancy is coming to an end. Although, the other part of me is relieved.

Jake and I are very excited to meet Hayden. We both hope for a speedy and healthy delivery.

T-Minus 2 days!

Only 2 days left until our boy is here!

Crystal had high hopes yesterday at her scheduled doctor's appointment. She had been having intense back pain all day and thought maybe it was a sign of labor. No dice!!!

The doctor recommended Ibuprofen to help with the back pain which may be a pulled muscle. That and a heating pad did the charm!

On another note, I'm still working on getting a photo gallery up and running. There are a ton out there, but I'm a little picky. So, hopefully within the next day I'll have something available. I know that's what everyone wants to see anyway. Who wants to read anyway, blah, blah, blah!!!

Mark the date!

March 22, 2007 Hayden Rutherford is "scheduled" to be born.  Crystal will be induced on this date a week prior to the actual due date.

We are set to arrive at the hospital at 6:00 a.m. as the first scheduled delivery of the day.  Why is she scheduled so early you ask?  According to the doctor's, this is the first available opening of the day.  If we were scheduled any later in the day, there exists the possiblity we would be bumped to another day.  We no likey!!!

Once Hayden is born, I will call our parents (if they are not already there) to let them know the wonderful news.  I will ask that they spread the word to those interested.