Baby Crissman #2 Putting on a Show

We went to the doctor yesterday and got to see baby #2 being VERY active in Lisa's tummy! Check out the video, you can see the baby kicking off "the side" in the beginning of the video.

Our Boy

Chilaxin

Hunter slides off the end of his Boppy Lounger all the time! It's a
funny sight to see.

Hunter's Photo Session

Here are some pictures we had made of Hunter here at our house. We hope you like them!

Hunter's Photo Session

Hunter's Birthday

Here are the pictures from Hunter's arrival and a few of his first visitors!

Hunter's Birthday

21 1/2in. 8lbs. 1oz. Born at 1:35

38 Weeks - September 12th!

Here are some 38 week pictures of me and of us goofing off at Jamie's house.

38 Weeks - 9/12/08

Doctor's Update - September 9th

Today was the day that Dr. Pohl decided he is ready to induce! My appointment went well and the baby looks "beautiful" according to Dr. Pohl (after looking at the fetal monitor papers). I was measuring 39 weeks which had decreased significantly from last week although Dr. Pohl said he was not surprised. He said as the babies drop lower into the pelvis this is normal. I was still around 3 to 4 cm dialated and 75% effaced so there had not been any progression. He said this was also fine because I was still very advanced to not even be 38 weeks. Dr. Pohl decided he wants to induce this Monday, September 15th. I will be 38 1/2 weeks and he said that gives the baby just a little more time to grow and mature but also puts me in labor before he gets too much bigger and we have other risks involved. So, it looks like Monday we will be Hunter's big arrival day! We are SO excited!

37 Weeks - September 5th!

We didn't actually take any pictures on the 5th but these are from the 6th. Me, Mama and Jamie decided to use the rest of my Chateau Elan gift certificate and go get pedicures together one last time before Hunter arrives. The other picture is just one of me on the couch that Brian took....in all my glory!

Doctor's Update - September 2nd

This week marked the first of my exams preparing for the big day. When Dr. Pohl checked me I was already 3 to 4 cm dialated and 75% effaced. Dr. Pohl, me and Brian were all SHOCKED! Dr. Pohl said that is very advanced, especially for a first time mom and considering I was not even 37 weeks. He said that hopefully Hunter will come on his own and we will not have to induce although I could easily walk around like this for several weeks. I guess I was so surprised I had a look of concern because Dr. Pohl told me I looked terrified. I believe I was just in shock! He said he will not let me go past 38 1/2 weeks because of Hunter's size. My belly was measuring 43 weeks.

When we were checking out the nurse in the room with us asked what we thought about our news. We said that we were just very surprised to which she replied "you should have seen your faces!"

36 Weeks - August 29th!

Doctor's Update - August 25th

We have moved on to weekly visits with Dr. Pohl. At our visit on August 25th the baby was perfectly fine and his heartbeat was strong. However, Dr. Pohl had suspicions that I might develop preclampsia. He said we will know more next week and there isn't anything I can do about it. My belly was measuring 42 weeks even though I am only 35 weeks!! That was a HUGE increase!

35 Weeks - August 22nd!

Doctor's Update - August 20th

We had our second growth scan on August 20th. They were estimating that Hunter weighs around 6 lbs 12 ounces. Everyone in the office was talking about our "big baby" before we could leave. I told Brian it isn't a good sign when even the nurses are surprised! My belly was measuring 36 weeks and I am almost 35 weeks so that has evened out again. Dr. Pohl wasn't too happy with my blood pressure so he put me on a very low dose of blood pressure medicine and I have to start coming to the office twice a week for non-stress tests on the baby.

Bagwell Family Baby Shower - August 16th

Carole, Fran, Jan and Nicole threw me a baby shower for the family on August 16th.

Bagwell Family Shower

34 Weeks - August 15th!

We forgot to take pictures again on the 15th so these are from the 17th.