Three Months Old

Samuel is now three months old. It is amazing how fast Samuel has grown over the pass few months. I have always loved life and who I am as a person. However, life has been so much more meaningful since Samuel been born. My husband and I look forward each day to explore and grow with him.
Samuel now engages with friends and family, enjoys hugs and kisses, enjoys seeing himself in the mirror, and at times very entertaining with his voice. Samuel fine his toes to be the most interesting part of his body. He has tried many time to reach his toes with his hands while laying on his back.
Today we went to church. Samuel is a great baby during church services. He would either sleep or listen attentively. Samuel still gets the otter most attention from the church members when we attend. He even received gifts from two members of the church. My husband and I extent our gratitude to the members of the church for the love and affection they display to our son. Thanks with love from our family.

Samuel's Step To His Room

Before May 16,Samuel was sleeping with my husband and I. It was convenient for me to attend to Samuel when he would wakeup every two hours. May 16, was the first time Samuel slept in his room. He is doing a great job without mom being at his beck and call. I, on the other hand, is having a hard time getting adjusted to Samuel not sleeping with us. What do you suggest I do?

Grandparents

Samuel is the first and only grandchild on the maternal side of his family. He is so loved by everyone. Samuel has enhance the family dynamics and created a lot of excitement. Samuel's maternal grandparents live in Maryland. Nevertheless, he will continues to build a close relationship with them.
Samuel is the fourth grandchild on the paternal side of his family. His paternal grandparents live in Iowa. Samuel's grandparents had taken trips to Indianapolis to visit him. Although Samuel is one of four grandchildren he seem to still get a lot of attention from his grandparents.

Two months old

Samuel is now two months old. He is so precious. Whenever My husband and I take Samuel places we are always approached by acquaintance to admire him. The complements make us feel great to be Samuel's parents. Most people say that Samuel looks like me ( smile). Samuel is a very good baby. He mostly cries when he is hungry or tired. He is now smiling and keeping his head up during his belly time. Samuel enjoys listening to my husband and I read him stories. The last story Samuel read with his dad was Bob The Builder. Samuel is currently listening to a story per day from: The Beginners Bible, Timeless Children Stories.

Happy Birth Day Samuel

Happy Birthday Samuel. My delivery was quiet an experience. I was scheduled to endue my labor Monday, February 21, at 8:00am. The night before the delivery my husband was unable to sleep due to anxiety. He kept on tossing and turning in bed. Finally, he decided to play his play station to keep his mind off the delivery. Monday morning at 2:00am, I was awaken by liquid flowing from my body. (My water broke). I remember laying still and screaming for my husband. Unfortunately, he was unable to hear me because he was in the office with the door closed. My mother came running to my rescue. I told her that I think my water broke. While I was getting out the bed my mom went to get my husband. I began to feel tolerable contraction as we heading out the door to the hospital. My husband kept on repeating “I AM GETTING MY SON, I AM GETTING MY SON". We arrived at the hospital at 2:45am and was admitted at 3:30am. I was 4 centimeter dilated when I was admitted. At six centimeter I was tired and overwhelmed as tears trickled down my cheeks. I was offered the Epidural and I refused it. When I finally got to eight centimeter dilated I began to have the urge to push. At nine centimeter the contraction got worse and the urge to push intensified. The pain was so excruciating. I felt like I was going out my mined. I feel like I could jump out my body. My husband fed me ice chips because my mouth was dry from breathing during each contraction. I was ready to give up. Finally, ten centimeters and I was ready to push. I pushed with every last energy I had. After about 3 pushes the doctor said “I CAN SEE THE HEAD, DO YOU WANT A MIRROR”? I said “no thanks”. About 6 more pushes Samuel was born. I did it. Samuel is here. My husband began to cry as he gave me a kiss. With all that said, I am very grateful to have the support of my husband and mother. I don’t think I could have done it without their support. February 21, 2005 at 3:30pm Samuel was born. it was truly amazing. A true gift from God. Mommy and Daddy loves you very much Samuel. What do you have to say about the birth of your child?

Our Pregnancy Experience

My pregnancy was a great experience. Apart from the morning sickness there were no complication. What was most difficult for me was that I gained a whopping 30 pounds during my pregnancy. As an athlete, it was very difficult for me seeing my body get bigger and bigger each day. My pant size jumped from a size two to a size five. I guess I ate too many Big Mac. I craved Big Mac throughout the duration of my pregnancy. The most exciting thing was when we saw our first ultrasound of baby Samuel. We were even more excited when we found out that we were having a baby BOY. I could not control my composure. I was out of control with all kinds of emotions. On the other hand, my husband was very happy, but calm. My husband stated he was not given the opportunity to get excited because my emotions were overpowering. Oops. What was your pregnancy experience like?