Hey all, Ashley here. I created this blog to keep you updated on the life of Porter, how his appointments go, how he's doing each week, weight updates, etc. etc. Right now things are pretty calm, Porter's asleep in the vibe chair his Great Aunt Bonnie gave him, I just gave him his nightly vitamins and am just relaxing. Porter has been such a bundle of joy, he's quite the perfect baby. He's kinda sneezy and congested right now, hopefully that clears up soon, and he's a snorty little guy. He hasn't been to the doctor for two weeks, but at his 2 week appointment he was 20 inches (I know, he shrunk two inches since birth! That big ol' head!!) and weighed 8.4 lbs. They were worried about his weight at first but he's catching up now. I wish I had a scale to weigh him on, I'm getting very curious as to where he's at now. Today I really realized how much bigger he's gotten, he's so long! And his chubby cheeks and arms and legs, total Gentry! It seems I am not the only one to notice, everyone else in the house today has mentioned it too.
I decided to start this blog today because today it's been one month since I drank Castor oil and really got things moving with my labor. Castor oil is kinda nasty, tastes like lipstick, and didn't give me the runs like most people. It did pick up my contractions though, and I only drank two tablespoons! I took it around 5 pm, and twelve hours later I had my bloody show, and knew it was time! I waited until 9 am, when Amber went up to her appointment, to catch a ride with her. I knew, given my run with labor so far, that this was going to take time. It's crazy that it's been a month, it makes me teary to know its going so fast, I can't really remember what it was like without Porter!
Well, another post to come soon, and pictures with it!
-Ashley
okay, i am so slow! i thought to myself "what the hell is PIG?" it took me reading your post to realize it's little mans initials. like i said, i'm slow. i'm so excited you are doing this, ashley. i love to blog. it's the easiest way to keep up with journaling. i think everyone who has a child should blog (not that i have a baby...are you kidding me? i just got a refill on my birth control at planned parenthood today. i better not be having any babies! =) i will be your new blog stalker. oh, and post some pics of the big boy!!
ReplyDeletelove, your cousin~ sarah