So here are a few cute pictures of the time from Ty was born til now.
A family photo, July 14th:
July 26th- 7 weeks old:
Messing around. September 17:
My giggly baby. Sept:
Return of the Elves
7 years ago
Thursday, September 25, 2008
An Overview
These pictures won't do the last 3.5 months justice, but that's ok. I'd have to post a hundred pictures to even come close.
So here are a few cute pictures of the time from Ty was born til now.
A family photo, July 14th:
July 26th- 7 weeks old:
Messing around. September 17:
My giggly baby. Sept:
So here are a few cute pictures of the time from Ty was born til now.
A family photo, July 14th:
July 26th- 7 weeks old:
Messing around. September 17:
My giggly baby. Sept:
And Suddenly Life as We Know It Is No More...
06-06-08 My due date. I want to go into labor NOW. I wait all day, quite impatiently actually.
I go to bed at 11pm. I wake up a little later to go pee. (Because pregnant women pee 24 times a day, sometimes more) I get back in bed. As soon as I get comfortable, there is a gush of fluid! I look at the clock. 12:51am. I get up and walk into the bathroom (leaking a lot!) and I tap Tory on my way in saying "You need to wake up and drive me to the hospital." He jumps out of bed and says "Are you serious? Are you ok? You need to sit down!" I just laugh and say I don't feel anything yet.
We got Dexter into the car to take to my mom's house on our way to the hospital. The hospital is about 90 minutes away from our house. About 8 minutes into our drive I start getting contractions. Nothing painful yet.
We got to the hospital around 3am, where I am hooked up to monitors to track baby's heartbeat and my contractions. I was also given an IV for hydration I think. I remember the nurse talking to me, but what she said is a blur now. I do know that she tried to check my cervix, but couldn't find it. I remember thinking that was odd, because I'm sure it's in there somewhere! ;)
Around 6am I was given pitocin, because I was not progressing much at all. Once that kicked in things moved much faster! I don't remember what time I got the epidural, I do remember thinking that I didn't need it. Mom was there (She arrived around 4:30) and I think i remember her telling me to get it for Tory. Every time a strong contraction came, I guess I looked bad, because he couldn't handle it. So I got the epidural.
This is just after they gave it to me. Look at the torture I had to endure! Crazy women taking too many pictures:
Some "during" pictures:
Somebody thought we needed a picture of my hands. It's cool so I'll post it.
(I was listening to the Boss)
A while after the epidural, the doctor told my mom, Tory's mom, and Tory's aunt to leave so I could sleep. Good thing she did! I would have had a hard time had not gotten any rest.
At 11:00am the nurse came in and told me it was time to start pushing! I've never been more nervous in my life!! My mom and Tory's mom came in the room. We had talked earlier and I agreed that they could watch their grandson come into the world.
The nurse started "coaching" me and kind of teaching me how to push. After about 20 minutes of "practice pushing" the doctor came in and we got down to business. Dr. Franklin was amazing. She was forceful without being mean. If I wasn't pushing hard enough, she told me to push harder. If she wanted me to push after we counted to 10, she told me to keep going.
I remember at 12:30 I asked the nurse (Alice) how long she thought it would be. She said "Don't get your hopes up, it'll still be about 30 minutes." I was shocked! I expected her to say something crazy like 4 more hours!
The next 20 minutes passed in a blur. The next thing I knew, the doctor was saying "One more push" and then the next second she was holding my baby! The first thing I said was "Is it a boy?" Somebody said "YES It's a boy!" Then they put my baby on my chest. Next thing out of my mouth was, "Oh my gosh! He's a pretty baby! I'm so glad I don't have to lie and tell people I think he's cute!" Then Alice asked me what his name was. I said "Tyler David."
The first picture of the three of us. This is one of my favorite pictures of all time:
Me and my baby:
I had 3rd degree tears and the doctor had to stitch me up. It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced! I felt every single stitch. I think it took about 30 minutes. When she was finished, I got to hold my baby. The next two days were full of pain and joy. Every single thing I went through was worth it ten times over. I had my perfect baby.
Tyler David Hermens was born on 06-07-08 at 12:51pm. He weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 21 inches long.
Here we are about to go home:
I go to bed at 11pm. I wake up a little later to go pee. (Because pregnant women pee 24 times a day, sometimes more) I get back in bed. As soon as I get comfortable, there is a gush of fluid! I look at the clock. 12:51am. I get up and walk into the bathroom (leaking a lot!) and I tap Tory on my way in saying "You need to wake up and drive me to the hospital." He jumps out of bed and says "Are you serious? Are you ok? You need to sit down!" I just laugh and say I don't feel anything yet.
We got Dexter into the car to take to my mom's house on our way to the hospital. The hospital is about 90 minutes away from our house. About 8 minutes into our drive I start getting contractions. Nothing painful yet.
We got to the hospital around 3am, where I am hooked up to monitors to track baby's heartbeat and my contractions. I was also given an IV for hydration I think. I remember the nurse talking to me, but what she said is a blur now. I do know that she tried to check my cervix, but couldn't find it. I remember thinking that was odd, because I'm sure it's in there somewhere! ;)
Around 6am I was given pitocin, because I was not progressing much at all. Once that kicked in things moved much faster! I don't remember what time I got the epidural, I do remember thinking that I didn't need it. Mom was there (She arrived around 4:30) and I think i remember her telling me to get it for Tory. Every time a strong contraction came, I guess I looked bad, because he couldn't handle it. So I got the epidural.
This is just after they gave it to me. Look at the torture I had to endure! Crazy women taking too many pictures:
Some "during" pictures:
Somebody thought we needed a picture of my hands. It's cool so I'll post it.
(I was listening to the Boss)
A while after the epidural, the doctor told my mom, Tory's mom, and Tory's aunt to leave so I could sleep. Good thing she did! I would have had a hard time had not gotten any rest.
At 11:00am the nurse came in and told me it was time to start pushing! I've never been more nervous in my life!! My mom and Tory's mom came in the room. We had talked earlier and I agreed that they could watch their grandson come into the world.
The nurse started "coaching" me and kind of teaching me how to push. After about 20 minutes of "practice pushing" the doctor came in and we got down to business. Dr. Franklin was amazing. She was forceful without being mean. If I wasn't pushing hard enough, she told me to push harder. If she wanted me to push after we counted to 10, she told me to keep going.
I remember at 12:30 I asked the nurse (Alice) how long she thought it would be. She said "Don't get your hopes up, it'll still be about 30 minutes." I was shocked! I expected her to say something crazy like 4 more hours!
The next 20 minutes passed in a blur. The next thing I knew, the doctor was saying "One more push" and then the next second she was holding my baby! The first thing I said was "Is it a boy?" Somebody said "YES It's a boy!" Then they put my baby on my chest. Next thing out of my mouth was, "Oh my gosh! He's a pretty baby! I'm so glad I don't have to lie and tell people I think he's cute!" Then Alice asked me what his name was. I said "Tyler David."
The first picture of the three of us. This is one of my favorite pictures of all time:
Me and my baby:
I had 3rd degree tears and the doctor had to stitch me up. It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced! I felt every single stitch. I think it took about 30 minutes. When she was finished, I got to hold my baby. The next two days were full of pain and joy. Every single thing I went through was worth it ten times over. I had my perfect baby.
Tyler David Hermens was born on 06-07-08 at 12:51pm. He weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 21 inches long.
Here we are about to go home:
9 Months of Happiness and Hell
In September of 2007 I took a pregnancy test. And got two pink lines! Oh happy day!! ;)
The following nine months were the longest and shortest of my life. My pregnancy was not as hard as some I've heard of, but definitely not easy either!
I was sick every day. Throwing up a few times a week for 8 months. I had my very first experience with heartburn on Christmas day 2007. I had heartburn every hour of every day from then until the end- so bad I couldn't eat or drink anything, and my best friend was called Tums! I had back aches, leg aches, and pains in my stomach and ribs and uterus bad enough to stop me in my tracks.
The only good physical thing I can remember is that my fingernails grew long and strong for the first time in my life. lol
From the very beginning I wanted a boy. I would not admit this to anyone, because I didn't want a girl to think I hadn't wanted her! So, from day one I convinced myself it was a girl and I became extremely happy with that. I even planned out her nursery and name and everything.
So, when we went to get the sonogram to find out the sex, I didn't really care, because I knew it was a girl!
When the technician pointed out the little part that makes it NOT a girl, I actually cried. I didn't know what to think because I had made myself want a girl! During the rest of the pregnancy, I was SO happy it was a boy, but wouldn't fully let myself believe it until he was born, because I was STILL worried it might be a girl and people would think I didn't want her. Wow- it's impossible to describe the pregnant woman's mind without sounding crazy!
We got a coupon for a free 4D sonogram. This was the most incredible thing I have ever experienced. Instead of trying to describe it, here's a picture. This is baby in utero!:
We were given 20+ pictures and 7 or 8 videos of it on a CD. What an amazing gift!
Here's a picture taken 6 days before the big day:
It was a very difficult 9 months for me, and the whole time I said I'd never do that to myself again. Then the second my son was born, all that changed. All the physical discomfort and pain, the emotional roller coasters of the last 9 months- it was all worth it! And I can't wait to do it again!! ;)
The following nine months were the longest and shortest of my life. My pregnancy was not as hard as some I've heard of, but definitely not easy either!
I was sick every day. Throwing up a few times a week for 8 months. I had my very first experience with heartburn on Christmas day 2007. I had heartburn every hour of every day from then until the end- so bad I couldn't eat or drink anything, and my best friend was called Tums! I had back aches, leg aches, and pains in my stomach and ribs and uterus bad enough to stop me in my tracks.
The only good physical thing I can remember is that my fingernails grew long and strong for the first time in my life. lol
From the very beginning I wanted a boy. I would not admit this to anyone, because I didn't want a girl to think I hadn't wanted her! So, from day one I convinced myself it was a girl and I became extremely happy with that. I even planned out her nursery and name and everything.
So, when we went to get the sonogram to find out the sex, I didn't really care, because I knew it was a girl!
When the technician pointed out the little part that makes it NOT a girl, I actually cried. I didn't know what to think because I had made myself want a girl! During the rest of the pregnancy, I was SO happy it was a boy, but wouldn't fully let myself believe it until he was born, because I was STILL worried it might be a girl and people would think I didn't want her. Wow- it's impossible to describe the pregnant woman's mind without sounding crazy!
We got a coupon for a free 4D sonogram. This was the most incredible thing I have ever experienced. Instead of trying to describe it, here's a picture. This is baby in utero!:
We were given 20+ pictures and 7 or 8 videos of it on a CD. What an amazing gift!
Here's a picture taken 6 days before the big day:
It was a very difficult 9 months for me, and the whole time I said I'd never do that to myself again. Then the second my son was born, all that changed. All the physical discomfort and pain, the emotional roller coasters of the last 9 months- it was all worth it! And I can't wait to do it again!! ;)
The Big Grey Thing
Dexter.
Oaf.
Mouse.
Goofball.
Mr. Reed.
Dexterness.
Puppy.
Big Boy.
Angel.
And about 1000 other things:
All names for our "little boy". Dexter Reed is our blue merle Great Dane.
We brought him home as a 10lb 8 week old puppy in November 2006
Now he's a 125lb 2 year old giant, but still my little baby. He's the best dog a person could ask for. Just the right amount of everything. He's actually a traitor, since he loves Tory most even though I raised him. I'm not bitter. ;)
Me and my oaf, Dec 2007
Oaf.
Mouse.
Goofball.
Mr. Reed.
Dexterness.
Puppy.
Big Boy.
Angel.
And about 1000 other things:
All names for our "little boy". Dexter Reed is our blue merle Great Dane.
We brought him home as a 10lb 8 week old puppy in November 2006
Now he's a 125lb 2 year old giant, but still my little baby. He's the best dog a person could ask for. Just the right amount of everything. He's actually a traitor, since he loves Tory most even though I raised him. I'm not bitter. ;)
Me and my oaf, Dec 2007
Looooong Story Short...
I met Tory while we were both working at Target. My first thought when I saw him was something like "Wow, he's got great arms." ;)
We started dating in June 2003, got engaged Sept. 2003, and got hitched Sept 18th, 2005. We got married on the beach in Ocean City- a very non-traditional wedding. All the guests wore Hawaiian shirts and I wore a short dress made in Hawaii. Looking back, I wouldn't do anything differently!
Early on in our relationship
The wedding
There have been some bumps in the road, but doesn't everybody have those? The good times and the bad are what made us who we are today.
Sept 2008
We started dating in June 2003, got engaged Sept. 2003, and got hitched Sept 18th, 2005. We got married on the beach in Ocean City- a very non-traditional wedding. All the guests wore Hawaiian shirts and I wore a short dress made in Hawaii. Looking back, I wouldn't do anything differently!
Early on in our relationship
The wedding
There have been some bumps in the road, but doesn't everybody have those? The good times and the bad are what made us who we are today.
Sept 2008
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