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Sat, May 30, 2009 10:03 AM
Robbie is three weeks old and growing so fast! He's almost out of newborn clothes now since he's put on more than two pounds since he came home from the hospital. He weighs over 8.5 pounds now. He has such bright eyes and has some very alert wakeful periods during the day (and sometimes at night.) He loves to sleep on our chest and snuggle. He also raises his head to look at you when you hold him. Mommy and Daddy have both caught him smiling at them...and we insist it wasn't gas!

Rob's mom has been visiting this week from South Carolina and has been such a huge help in cooking meals and caring for Robbie while Momma and Daddy try to get some rest. She will be missed when she leaves on Monday! Rob has one more week off of work. After June 8th it'll be just Robbie and Mommy during the days, trying to fit into some sort of routine.

We've posted a few more pictures for you to enjoy. Thanks for visiting our webpages!

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Aunt Bessie: Grandma Pete has told me about the bright-eyed
baby and how she is going to miss him when she
goes home Monday. Make good use of her while
she is there. When she is gone, you will be all
alone. I know she has enjoyed herself immensely.

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Fri, May 15, 2009 12:51 PM
We came home from the hospital on Tuesday and have been settling in as a family. My dad has been here this week and that has been very helpful in allowing me to rest and Rob to go work out or to run errands.

Robbie had his first follow up doctor appointment on Wednesday at 5 days old. He weighed in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces. He has gained weight since leaving the hospital and the doctor was pleased. He measured...get this!...20 & 1/4 inches! He did NOT grow 2 &1/4 inches in 6 days! The hospital must have measured incorrectly. I thought he was longer than 18 inches and when he came out the doctor kept mentioning how long he was. He was most likely 20 inches at birth. Someone did not follow the "measure twice,cut once" rule of carpentry.

Robbie is a week old today and he is such a blessing to us! We can't get enough of him and love to sit and just watch him. Being a mother is such an amazing experience and I'm so grateful God has allowed me to have Robbie!

I am posting a video of him in his "light sleep" mode. He makes cute little facial expressions as he is falling asleep. We even get a little smile from him in his sleep. One day we'll get this when he is awake as he grows and develops, but right now this is the sweetest thing I've ever seen!

--Robbie's Mom

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Pat: Dawn reading your experience as being a First time Mother, brings back to me many, many memories of Carla and Patrick, memories which I have forgotten, now my Grandgirls has taken a even more special meaning, Thank you, you and Robbie are going to be the BEST Parents. :-)

Kevan and Glory: We are so happy for both of you- the new parents! I'm sure just like Kevan and I with Jacob cherish every moment you have with Robbie. All the little noises and movements he makes really will touch your hearts in such a special way. God bless your growing family.

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Sun, May 10, 2009 10:38 AM
Little Robbie is here at last!! He was born on Friday May 8th at 9:17am. The little middle-weight came in at 6lbs 13oz and was 18 inches long. Mom did very well through the surgery. She was rolled in at 9am, dad followed ten minutes later and Robbie Jr. came on in seven minutes after that.

In the last couple of days several milestones have been reached. Mom was able to have all the wires and connectors taken off of her Saturday morning which made her feel 100% better. Robbie has learned the art of latching and has become a pro at it. Although his routine seems to be using mommy as his own personal pacifier. He's gotten into a little habit of latching and then dozing off, latching and dozing off and then repeat. Looks like mom has become his favorite drug of choice.

Robbie has now had his first set of "professional" pictures taken by the hospital staff. He got all dressed up for the occasion by sporting his Pooh outfit. The photo that was used has him with three fingers sticking up signifying his rank as the third. What a smart little guy!

He passed his hearing test on the first go around Saturday and was circumcised on Mother's day. With all that going on the little guy just wants to be left alone now to eat and sleep. Although he especially seems to enjoy sleeping in the comfort of mom and dad's arms (or at least they like to think so). When they are open his eyes are so bright and they dart back and forth which keeps Dad mesmerized and entertained.

Mom is doing well and can now walk around and shower on her own. She feels like she's among the living now and quickly getting back to a new level of normalcy. She's been such a trooper through this ordeal and hasn't complained about anything. She's been called a model patient. Dad and son could not agree more.

We have the option of going home Monday or Tuesday. As of today we are leaning toward Tuesday but will see how things go for the rest of today and tomorrow.

The feeling of being a parent is pretty incredible. We are soaking in every minute of it and are so thankful to God for giving us this precious gift. Thanks to everyone for their continued prayers and support. More updates to come as begin this new, exciting journey!!

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Pat: congrat. to you both, have been enjoying pictures on facebook and the many that Grandma Linda has been sending me, I can't wait till she comes up there and holds Robbie for the first time. Take care all three and God Is Sooo Good :-)

Aunt Bessie: Congratulations!! Thank God for a normal, healthy baby. BUT NOW...The REAL fun begins!!!

Paige: Can't wait to meet Robbie. What a blessing!

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Fri, May 1, 2009 1:42 PM
Well, I'm home from my External Version procedure. The first thing they did was a detailed sonogram, not unlike the level II sono to check all organs, limbs, growth, ect. He looks perfect, of course. :) He was lying with his head in my right rib, his spine along my diaphragm and his little butt is slightly below my left ribcage. His feet are in my cervix area and his knees are bent to his belly. He was laying on his right side so the only thing we couldn't see was his right arm since he seems to be laying on it. His weight was estimated to be 6.5 pounds, but the margin of error is two pounds, so he could be as heavy as 8.5 lbs.

They then took me to the c-section area where they put an IV in and started some fluids. Right before the doctor started the procedure they gave me a medication in the IV to calm the uterus and prevent contractions. They hooked me up to the fetal monitor and started getting a baseline reading. The monitor did show some very small contractions but I couldn't feel them. The anesthesiologist came in to get a quick history just in case we had to do an emergency c-section. This is standard protocol for this procedure. Then the doctor came in with a smaller sonogram machine and started the procedure.

She gooped up my belly with lube and started to gently but firmly press on my belly under his bottom and behind his head (which is by now wedged under my ribs.) Every so often she would check on him with the ultrasound machine to see that his heart rate indicated he was not stressed. He wasn't phased AT ALL by the procedure. In fact, he wouldn't budge a bit. The doctor had said that there was enough fluid that she expected to be able to "turn him like butter" but the little guy had no part of moving from his comfy little placenta pillow. He showed no signs of stress, but he certainly also showed no signs of giving in, either. The doctor said he was a stuborn little guy. In fact, she was laughing as she left the room and said something to the effect of: "Good luck with this one!" He takes after BOTH his parents on the stubborn factor, by the way. I think he's just really laid back and just not bothered by something like a little shove here or a push there... just like his Daddy!

So, we are a go for the c-section on Friday, May 8th at 9am, unless my water breaks before that and then it would be shortly after the water broke. After going through the birthing classes I'm a little disappointed but also just ready to have him here. At least now that it's scheduled the guessing game of when will I go into labor is over and I can actually plan a few last minute things, like having the car seat inspected before hand, etc.

So, unless you hear from us before hand that something unexpected happened early, the next report could be a birth announcement! Looks like I'll be a momma before Mother's Day!

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Paige: This will be the BEST Mother's Day ever!!!

Aunt Besie: "LIL ROB" is being born under the sign of Taurus
which accounts for his stubbornness and laid-
back nature. He will do things on his terms.

Pat: I'm happy for you Dawn, looking forward from an email from your Mother Inlaw letting us know that Little Robbie is safely in your arms, will be praying for you. :-)

Lindsay: Many thoughts and prayers are with you!! Happy Mother's Day a little early! What a great Mother's Day present you will have -- I would know, I was born ON Mother's Day!! :) Can't wait to hear about the babe once he's out!

Kevan and Glory: We are so glad that you and the baby made it through the External Version without any problems, although without any position changes. It's probably Little Robbie's way of saying he's content and is ready to come into the world to his parent's as an early Mother's Day gift!

Michelle: It is kind of nice knowing when things are going to happen and being able to be ready. Still the day of will be just overwhelming and exciting. Let me know if you want to get together some time next week to talk about c-sections, I work right over here off 87th and I-35 (I actually saw you get off at 95th street the other day).
All three of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are SOOOO excited for you!

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