Cole David Bartley
Arrived
Thursday night, January 27th at 10:18
8 lbs ~ 20.5inches
*Warning, I have no time or ability to filter these pictures out, so I'm posting them all, hope it doesn't blow up your computer*
Thursday we all spent the day at Grammy's house because I had my 39 week check up down south. After the appointment Collin worked and I met up with Grammy and the boys at the Austin zoo. Later that night we headed back to our house and got the boys in bed. Just as we started to relax for the evening via some American Idol :) At 8:50 I felt something pop in my back. Collin immediately asked what happened and I sat still in the chair trying to figure out what it was b/c I couldn't tell. But when I stood up sure enough, my water had broken. At almost the exact same time of day and day of pregnancy as with Caleb. After celebrating the soon to be end of pregnancy and arrival of Cole by jumping up and down we rushed to the car to head to the hospital. We had been warned over and over that my labor could be fast so we hurried to load the sleeping kids into the car and lock the doors. I started to get some overnight bags for the boys but as contractions began I got nervous and went to sit in the car...Five minutes later we were on our way!
I started timing my contractions on the way and they were already 5 minutes apart to begin with. Perhaps I shouldn't have shared the info with Collin because he spent most of the drive with our hazards on honking at people in the fast lane to yield....it was very impressive.
We got to the hospital at 9:30 and switched cars with Grampy (and Uncle Will) so they could take the kids home to bed. As soon as we walked into the ER to check in, Collin told the nurse that my contractions were already 3 minutes apart. Didn't take them long to bring me up to labor and delivery after that!
Here we are after getting checked in at about 9:45. My contractions are getting stronger, but I'm still just breathing through them, and ok in between. Soon after this I tell Collin and my mom to stop talking and stand by the wall... I guess they started getting stronger then :)
Arrived
Thursday night, January 27th at 10:18
8 lbs ~ 20.5inches
*Warning, I have no time or ability to filter these pictures out, so I'm posting them all, hope it doesn't blow up your computer*
Thursday we all spent the day at Grammy's house because I had my 39 week check up down south. After the appointment Collin worked and I met up with Grammy and the boys at the Austin zoo. Later that night we headed back to our house and got the boys in bed. Just as we started to relax for the evening via some American Idol :) At 8:50 I felt something pop in my back. Collin immediately asked what happened and I sat still in the chair trying to figure out what it was b/c I couldn't tell. But when I stood up sure enough, my water had broken. At almost the exact same time of day and day of pregnancy as with Caleb. After celebrating the soon to be end of pregnancy and arrival of Cole by jumping up and down we rushed to the car to head to the hospital. We had been warned over and over that my labor could be fast so we hurried to load the sleeping kids into the car and lock the doors. I started to get some overnight bags for the boys but as contractions began I got nervous and went to sit in the car...Five minutes later we were on our way!
I started timing my contractions on the way and they were already 5 minutes apart to begin with. Perhaps I shouldn't have shared the info with Collin because he spent most of the drive with our hazards on honking at people in the fast lane to yield....it was very impressive.
We got to the hospital at 9:30 and switched cars with Grampy (and Uncle Will) so they could take the kids home to bed. As soon as we walked into the ER to check in, Collin told the nurse that my contractions were already 3 minutes apart. Didn't take them long to bring me up to labor and delivery after that!
He is born, 10:18! Exactly one hour and 28 minutes after we were sitting at home watching American Idol...I guess he was in a rush like his Daddy is when traveling :)
And since we've been home from the hospital I haven't had any picture taking time until yesterday! I suppose it could be related to the 3 little ones, 4 doctors visits, and a house full of fun.
Although, I have to brag on Collin who has been Mr. Mommy. He has taken over full time cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the older two boys. I am completely in awe! He even brought me breakfast in bed yesterday. I know, I'm a lucky girl!
So to make up for not taking pictures all week, I took about 200 yesterday (literally). I can't pick a few, you'll have to tell me which you like best!
