Baby Bitner 2010

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Our New Addition

Colton Michael Bitner was born on June 24th at 12:56pm.

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Baby Bitner's now considered full term, yay! He's 6 1/3 lbs and just over 19" long. I told James that it feels like he's 6' tall already and 5' of that are his legs. He's still a super active baby. He has a tendency to want to work his little butt up into my right ribs. I know with as uncomfortable as I am, he has to be absolutely squished in there.

James and I had our expectant parents class this past weekend. It was interesting to learn a little more about what to expect during labor and delivery. The best part was when we were suppose to be practicing our breathing and James kept making me laugh. I was laughing so hard I could do the breathing and think we were being the rowdy couple of the class. Oh well, we had a good time anyway. I think we're both ready for the big day to be here.

Also this weekend, I started "nesting" by washing all Baby Bitner's clothes, blankets, towels...well pretty much everything that could be washed I washed.

At my doctor's appointment this week, I found out I'm 50% effaced and still 1 cm dilated and he's still head down. So good news on his position and I guess I'm progressing. Now that he's full term I really want him to be here already.

I ordered some remaining items from our Target registry, including a reclining glider and ottoman which arrived this week and James put together. I've been sitting in it and hoping for Baby Bitner to be in my arms already. I'm trying to be patient, but that's not exactly one of my strengths :)

36 Weeks

It was great to have a long weekend! We got our travel system (car seat, car seat base and stroller) this weekend. Here's a picture of James putting the stroller together :)

He also installed the car seat base in the back seat of his Silverado. He's such a good Daddy already!

Baby Bitner is 8 1/2" long and 6 lbs. At my 36 week checkup, the doctor told me he's head down and I'm 1 cm dilated. I'm starting to get really impatient about still being pregnant and really want him to be here already.

35 Weeks

Baby Bitner is over 18" long and 5 1/4 lbs.

My friends put on a great shower for me. It was so nice to have everyone together and catch up. I am very blessed to have such great people in my life.

Also this week, the ladies at work threw a shower for 2 other girls at work and myself who are all due in June. Everyone was so generous. It was nice to share stories of pregnancy and of course everyone seems to tell you their story about labor and delivery. Some are interesting, but some of the "horror" stories I could do without.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

34 weeks

Wow, he's getting huge! Can my belly possibly get any bigger? It's going to have to, but it's hard to imagine.

Baby Bitner's getting bigger and bigger. He's somewhere around 4 3/4 lbs and 18" long. It's amazing how he can possibly fit in there.

I'm feeling some of the lovely aches and pains of pregnancy as my body tries to compensate for weight of my belly. Thank goodness for a good chiropractor and a husband who doesn't complain about rubbing my back and feet :)

33 weeks, 2 days

So this was my attempt to use the continuous shooting function on my camera and take a picture of myself. It turned out okay, but I still need practice :)

I started feeling him hiccup this week. I was taking a bath and thought he was kicking me, but it just kept happening and then I realized that's what hiccups must feel like.

1st Baby Shower

My good friend, Mila, threw me a great baby shower. This shower was for all my family to get together and celebrate. We had a great time. I especially enjoyed the "guess the baby food" game. It was funny to listen to everyone's conversation as the jars were passed around the room. I got to take the baby food home. No more guessing game, I wrote the name on the jars. Thanks to Anita and Micki for helping Mila and to my family for celebrating this exciting time with me!