Alayna is Here!!

Most of you already know about the arrival of Alayna P. Jaramillo. Alayna was born Friday March 28th at 7:44 am California time! She weighed 7 lbs 10 ozs and was 20 inches long. I was actually suppose to be induced Friday at 4:00 in the morning, but Alayna wanted the delivery to be on her time so I went into labor at around 11:00 pm the night before. By 12:30, my contractions were only 5 minutes apart and since Arianna's birth was so quick, I figured I wouldn't take any chances so we went to the hospital.

The nurse at the registration desk didn't really think I was in labor since I was smiling, but I can assure you, I was in labor! Anyway, things progressed rather quickly Alayna came shortly after. My Dr. barely made it in time because I dialated from a 4 to an 8 in about 1 1/2 hours and said, "Don't move! Your water bag is buldging and I need to call your dr. If it breaks, she won't make it in time!" The nurse wasn't expecting things to progress that quickly...boy did she have a scared look on her face and I have not seen a nurse move so fast to get everything set up (as well as call my dr to tell her I was pretty much ready to push). My dr arrived about 20 minutes later and the rest is history!

There was a point where I actually heard my dr speaking with the nurse about not calling her sooner. My dr is very precautious so I understand her frustration, but I sort of felt bad for the nurse because she did a good job, and she wasn't expecting things to go the way they did...fast!

Anyway, even though I had no pain during labor, I sure felt everything as I was pushing Alayna out! It was intense! I made it though!!

Enjoy the pictures. I will be adding more later!

Not Yet!

Well, I went in for another appointment this morning to see if there had been any progression with the baby. I am here to inform everyone that nothing is really happening. The baby's head is in position and really close to the opening of the cervix. My Dr. is nervous that once I start to dialate, the head will be right there.
We will see where the next few days take us. Arianna is really excited and can't wait to have a little sister! I am excited too, but not really looking forward to labor. Right now, my mind is thinking about that rather than the end result...having a baby! My family tells me I stress the little stuff, they are right!!

Take A Look

So, most of you have not seen any pictures of the soon to be newest addition to our family. I went to my Dr.'s appointment this afternoon and had an ultrasound. We were able to get this great shot of the face/head...isn't she cute?!?!

Anyway, things are going well. If things go the same way Arianna's birth did, I should be having this baby in about a week and a half. We shall see. My Dr. gives me no more than 2 weeks...yikes!!

Any guesses as to when she will arrive? What she will weigh? Her Length?

The Sun Has Come Out!!

Just a few weeks ago, I mentioned how much rain California was getting. Well, not anymore! The sun has come out and the weather is BEAUTIFUL! Of course out here in the Bay Area, the temperature doesn't get too hot, so that is why the weather has been so nice.
I think it got into the high 60's this week and weekend. Sundays seem to be the nicest day of the week, figures!
My mom, dad, Brooke (sister), and Bryn (niece) are coming out this next weekend to drive my mom and dad's newest addition of vehicles home to Utah. My parents bought the Land Rover from us. I am really sad to see the Land Rover leave my home. I get attached to easily. However, I really like the new Honda Odessey we purchased just over a week ago. It drives so nice and smoothly.
Well have a good week! I know California anticipates another week of great weather...I'm sure going to enjoy it!

8 Months and Counting!!

I promised I would send a picture of me pregnant...here it is! I can't believe I have a month left. The time went by so fast. I am truly feeling the difference in my body since the last time I was pregnant. I am trying to figure out what has made this pregnancy more uncomfortable. It's not because I have been pregnant back to back so I think I am going to blame it on age. I am 5 years older this time around.
Arianna is really excited to be a big sister. She loves feeling the baby inside thrashing about (and she really does thrash about). I too am really looking forward to being a new mom. It seems like I am having my first child all over again, but I am sure things will come back to me.
Have a great week!