Finally, A Few Pics!!!

I have finally had a little more time to post some pics on the blog! It is much easier for me to get them on Facebook, but here are some now! More to post later sometime! Things are going great!!

He's Here!!!

Noah Darrell Skiles arrived at 12:59am on Thursday September 23rd, 2010! At 3 weeks and 2 days early the little monster weighed in at 8lbs 12oz and was 20 3/4in. Can you imagine if he would have gone to his due date?! We were very surprised with his size! Momma and Noah are both doing fine and Daddy couldn't be happier! We are excited for Rachel to meet him in the morning and hopefully post pics soon!

12:00 am Update

They gave Kayla some oxygen and they were having a little trouble keeping Noah's heart rate on the monitor (it was picking up Kayla's hearbeat instead). They are putting a head monitor on Noah to accurate monitor his heart rate. She is dilated to 8 and is 100% effaced.

Current funny comments:
"I didn't get all my pillows back!" (in an irritated voice . . . note, she has about 10 pillows).

"Does my eye look droopy to anyone?"

"WOW! Is it really already 11:00? That's why I'm tired" (that one is a little older).

11:30 pm Update

Kayla is dilated to 7 1/2, 100% effaced, -1 station.

Current funny comments:

"This is fabulous; we should have done this hours ago" (after receiving the epidural at 10:15pm).

"Sorry I grabbed your clothes earlier." (to the nurse after having a contraction and grabbing her)

10:50 pm Update

Kayla is dilated to 6, 100% effaced, -1 station.

Current funny comments:

"This is weird. It still feels like it isn't real."

"It's like routine, since I've done this before."

9:45 pm Update

Kayla is dilated to 5, 90% effaced, -2 station.

Current funny comment:

"These are getting really hard and I'm not even getting credit for them" - when the monitor was not showing her contractions.

9:00pm Update

Kayla is now dilated to 5, 80% effaced, -2 station.

The End is Near

I went to get a final hair color to look good before Noah's birth. Jane had the weave done, she was drying my hair, and suddenly I felt a warm sensation. I told Jane, "I either peed my pants, or my water just broke". After I went to the bathroom, I realized it was probably leakage of amniotic fluid. I got in the car and called Mom in a panic. I wasn't sure because I had never experienced it like this before. When I got out of the car at home, I was sure it was the real deal. Brett and I rushed around and got stuff in the car. While I was tanding in the garage, loading the car, we had another confirmation that this was for real (my pants were now soaked). Brett ran in the house to get me a towel and we headed to the hospital. When we got to the hospital (at about 5:00pm), Becky went inside to get the wheelchair so I started to get out of the car. I got out and looked at mom and there was a major gush that got my feet and flip-flops wet. I was admitted and put directly into a room after they confirmed that my water had broken. When they checked me, I was dilated to 4 and 80% effaced. At 7, they checked me again and there was no progress. Therefore, they started Pitocin at 7:18 pm.

Stay tuned for further updates on progression!

Maternity/Family Pics 2010

My sister Jessica recently started a new photography business called Frugal Fotography. She was able to take our maternity/family pics today. I can honestly say I couldn't be more pleased! They are great and just what I expected! If anyone is interested in booking a session with her she has very reasonable rates and will be back in town around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Look at some of her other work at http://frugalfotography.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much Jess for you work! We love it!

36 Weeks and Counting!

Another Dr. appt along with our last sonogram was today! According to the sono we may have a "normal" sized baby this time!! :) At the 37 week sono of Rachel she was measuring 9lbs 7oz (fortunately at 38 weeks she was only 8lbs 14oz) but today Noah at 36 weeks was only measuring 6lbs 9oz!! Quite different from what I was expecting but marvelous! The sono tech said the sono estimate could be up 1/2 pound to a whole pound off (either way) and we still have 3 weeks to go until the induction on the 8th of October. So he could grow quite a bit more in the next 3 weeks...HOWEVER... I AM ALREADY DILATED TO 3!!! I guess it's possible I stay at a 3 for the next 3 weeks so I'm trying to not get my hopes up too much for an early delivery, but the progression of almost 2 centimeters in the past week can't keep me from hoping! The doctor was surprised with the quick progression. She even told me she didn't think I'd make it much longer, but we shall see! He may really be here before we know it!!! Enjoy the final sono pics of our little guy. The next pics you see he will be out of my belly!!

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Looking down at his face. You can really see his chubby cheeks, nose and lips!

He is still a BOY!

Noah Update

I went to the doctor on Friday and as usual everything was great! I was measuring a little over a week big and was dilated to 1-1.5cm. And just like the past few visits his heart rate was 145bpm. His heart rate seems to be very consistent so maybe he will be laid back like his daddy instead of high strung like his momma and big sister! :) I am now scheduling weekly visits with Dr. Cox so the time will really start flying now! Sono is supposed to be at the next appt to measure for his size. Lets hope he isn't measuring giant size like his sister was at this time! :) I talked with the doctor about an induction plan and she said she would induce me at 39 weeks (Oct.8th) if he doesn't come before then! Daddy is very excited because that means he will probably be here on the 9th. The 9th is a special day to him bc it is his late grandmother's birthday. He just thinks it's "neat." Although it would be kinda cool, just like any other overly fat pregnant lady I hope he comes on his own EARLY. But I have a feeling he is going to stay nestled in there as long as possible! I guess we shall see. Even if he doesn't come earlier then 39 weeks, I think I will manage 3 1/2 more weeks! The end is near and it will be so worth it!

Let The Season Begin!

Football season has begun! Last night we went to Uncle Josh's first football game! It was fun for Momma to watch something other than baseball (Josh's favorite sport to play). Brennan, Rachel, and Branton seemed to have a blast along with Momma, Aunt Jenn, Uncle Cole and of course Gma and Gpa Oakley! We will probably be attending more throughout the season!