Yesterday we went to the doctor for Sam's two week check up. He's growing like a weed! In 18 days he's gained 2 pounds and 3 ounces - that's right - Sam weighs 10 pounds!
He's a healthy, happy guy. In fact the only time I've ever really heard him be unconsolable is when they did the PKU screen. The technician pricked his heel to get some blood, and Sam did not wish to comply. Once we left the office, he was instantly back to his sweet, sleepy self.
Recently he has been spending much more time with his bright blue eyes open and alert, moving his huge hands, and vocalizing (somewhere between fussing and cooing). I just love watching him grow.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Drew and Jen's baby pictures
I thought I would post this so everyone can see Sam's parents in their week old glory:
Some new Sam pictures
If you haven't seen them yet, I added some new Sam pictures to the album. Have a look, they are towards the bottom:
Saturday, January 13, 2007
A verse for Justice
Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
- Psalms 82:3-4
- Psalms 82:3-4
New Sam Faces
Sam is very expressive when he wakes up to nurse. I took a series of pictures of him as he was waking. Enjoy:
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Monday, January 08, 2007
Sam's first video montage
I couldn't resist putting together a video of Sam at the hospital. Enjoy. The song is a beautiful one by Ben Folds called "Still Fighting It." I posted the lyrics below the video.
Good morning, son.
I am a bird
Wearing a brown polyester shirt
You want a coke?
Maybe some fries?
The roast beef combo's only $9.95
It's okay, you don't have to pay
I've got all the change
Everybody knows
It hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
And you're so much like me
I'm sorry
Good morning, son
In twenty years from now
Maybe we'll both sit down and have a few beers
And I can tell you 'bout today
And how I picked you up and everything changed
It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things
Everybody knows
It sucks to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
You'll try and try and one day you'll fly
Away from me
Good morning, son
I am a bird
It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things
Everybody knows
Tt hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
Oh, we're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
And you're so much like me
I'm sorry
Good morning, son.
I am a bird
Wearing a brown polyester shirt
You want a coke?
Maybe some fries?
The roast beef combo's only $9.95
It's okay, you don't have to pay
I've got all the change
Everybody knows
It hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
And you're so much like me
I'm sorry
Good morning, son
In twenty years from now
Maybe we'll both sit down and have a few beers
And I can tell you 'bout today
And how I picked you up and everything changed
It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things
Everybody knows
It sucks to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
You'll try and try and one day you'll fly
Away from me
Good morning, son
I am a bird
It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things
Everybody knows
Tt hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
Oh, we're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
And you're so much like me
I'm sorry
Introducing Sam Justice Cavin!!
After 8 hours of intense, medicine free labor, our little sprout Sam was born at 7:38pm on Saturday, Jan. 6th. Jen did great in achieving our goal of an unmedicated birth, althought she is kind of wondering why we decided to go that route to begin with! Baby Sam weighs 7 lbs, 13 oz and is 20 1/2 inches long. He has a full head of brown hair with blonde highlights. Shortly after birth he and Jen got acquianted with a long 1 1/2 hour breasfeeding! Mom, Dad, and Baby are doing well and recovering from the ordeal. We are very proud and excited. The pregnancy is over, but the journey is just begining!!!
Stay tuned for many, many more pics and some video, probably later tonight!
Friday, January 05, 2007
Monday, January 01, 2007
The telephone was ringing...
Here is a neat song that sums up how we feel. Jen is not really overdue, but we are ready, and she is already dialating so bring it on!
Waiting for Jaden
Animal Liberation Orchestra
Fly Between Fall, 2006
Waiting for Jaden
Animal Liberation Orchestra
Fly Between Fall, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Baby momma photo shoot
We went down to the path we always walk on and took some pictures of Jen, hopefully some of the last ones we get of this pregnancy. The doctor today said the baby has dropped more and Jen is 3 cm, 80% effaced. Any day now.
click on the photo below to see the whole album:
click on the photo below to see the whole album:
In the right direction
This morning Dr. B said I have progressed to 3 cm dilated & 80% effaced. She wonders if I'll be her New Year's Baby. Drew & I are wondering the same thing...
Monday, December 25, 2006
Baby's First Christmas: 2007
2006 brought a wonderful Christmas holiday, but it won't be Baby C's first (unless something really dramatic happens in the next 4 1/2 hours). That's a-ok with us, though.
But things are definitely progressing toward the wee one's arrival. Last Monday (at 37 weeks) my doctor found that I was 2cm dilated and 70% effaced. That's great news. Then last night (Christmas Eve), I had a string of unpredictable and painless, though noticable contractions. Not that it means birth is imminent, but the right things are happening to prepare me for when the time is right. We are ready to welcome this baby we've been hoping & praying for! I go back to Dr. B. on Thursday for my next check up. We'll keep you posted of any news or further progress.
It's been very nice to spend this Christmas with friends in town, rather than traveling. Though we've certainly missed our families, it's been the right thing to be here.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!
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I didn't mention it previously because I've not been able to log in to Blogger for nearly a month (technical glitch), but the women in the department where we work REALLY surprised me with a wonderful shower on the 7th of December! They are all wonderful and thoughtful and we can't wait to introduce them to Baby C early in the new year. They made sure this little one's hiney is covered - literally! We plan to cloth diaper & they really set us up. Thanks, Ladies!
But things are definitely progressing toward the wee one's arrival. Last Monday (at 37 weeks) my doctor found that I was 2cm dilated and 70% effaced. That's great news. Then last night (Christmas Eve), I had a string of unpredictable and painless, though noticable contractions. Not that it means birth is imminent, but the right things are happening to prepare me for when the time is right. We are ready to welcome this baby we've been hoping & praying for! I go back to Dr. B. on Thursday for my next check up. We'll keep you posted of any news or further progress.
It's been very nice to spend this Christmas with friends in town, rather than traveling. Though we've certainly missed our families, it's been the right thing to be here.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!
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I didn't mention it previously because I've not been able to log in to Blogger for nearly a month (technical glitch), but the women in the department where we work REALLY surprised me with a wonderful shower on the 7th of December! They are all wonderful and thoughtful and we can't wait to introduce them to Baby C early in the new year. They made sure this little one's hiney is covered - literally! We plan to cloth diaper & they really set us up. Thanks, Ladies!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Showered with love
We pretty much have everything required for having a child, except, um...well, skills and experience. But as far as all the creams, lotions, various absorbant things, soft, tiny clothes, and fluttery mobiles, we're set. The baby is kicking like crazy, doing summersaults and such. I think I got some video of the baby moving throught Jen's belly. I'll get it up soon. Thanks to everyone who has supported us with gifts and love and support. The baby will be here soon.
Monday, October 16, 2006
A doctor's visit, and some thoughts on natural birth
An update from the doctors office: All is well. Jen does not have gestational diabetes, anemia, or any other bad things. The baby's heart beats about 140 times each minute, and is moving alot! We are very thankful.
As some of you know, Jen and I are taking a natural childbirth class called the Bradley Husband Coached Childbirth Method. Why are we doing this? Well, first of all it is very educational. While it does advocate unmedicated, natural birth, it also teaches alot about the stages of labor, what happens to the body during labor, what happens right after labor, etc. We also learn ASL signs to use with the baby and helpful tips for breastfeeding. What is so special about unmedicated natural birth? Well, it is how God intended birth to happen. Some of the supposed advancements of modern science have really had some adverse effects. There are lots of risks involved in things like epidurals and vacuum extractors. Before I go on to suggest that anyone should choose not to have an epidural, I will stop. I have zero credibility to do that. I am not a woman and have never given birth, so my voice has little validity.
What I can talk about is my role as "coach" during the birth process. Jen has decided to pursue natural birth, whether that means she has one or not. My job will be to coach and encourage her every step of the way. We practice this by doing relaxation excercises, physical excercises, and studying the progression of birth so that we can know what to expect. We are also creating a birth plan to go over with our doctor (who is very supportive of natural birth) and give to the attending nurses. This will say things like we don't want anesthesia offered to us unless we ask, we don't want to be restricted to the hospital bed (Jen should be able to move around and be where she is comfortable) or to an IV (a "hep lock" is okay though just in case), things like that. The medical establishment is not necessarily interested in us having a natural birth. They want to make sure nothing bad happens under thier watch, so they might unnecarrily intervene. My job will partly be a go-between for Jen and the nurses, so that Jen can concentrate on labor, and not on some arcane practice done for the nurses convience. All in all, I think natural birth is the way it should be. While I am thankful for the medical interventions that are available for the 5% of births that really need them, I think the medicalization of birth is one more way that modernity really screws us over.
As some of you know, Jen and I are taking a natural childbirth class called the Bradley Husband Coached Childbirth Method. Why are we doing this? Well, first of all it is very educational. While it does advocate unmedicated, natural birth, it also teaches alot about the stages of labor, what happens to the body during labor, what happens right after labor, etc. We also learn ASL signs to use with the baby and helpful tips for breastfeeding. What is so special about unmedicated natural birth? Well, it is how God intended birth to happen. Some of the supposed advancements of modern science have really had some adverse effects. There are lots of risks involved in things like epidurals and vacuum extractors. Before I go on to suggest that anyone should choose not to have an epidural, I will stop. I have zero credibility to do that. I am not a woman and have never given birth, so my voice has little validity.
What I can talk about is my role as "coach" during the birth process. Jen has decided to pursue natural birth, whether that means she has one or not. My job will be to coach and encourage her every step of the way. We practice this by doing relaxation excercises, physical excercises, and studying the progression of birth so that we can know what to expect. We are also creating a birth plan to go over with our doctor (who is very supportive of natural birth) and give to the attending nurses. This will say things like we don't want anesthesia offered to us unless we ask, we don't want to be restricted to the hospital bed (Jen should be able to move around and be where she is comfortable) or to an IV (a "hep lock" is okay though just in case), things like that. The medical establishment is not necessarily interested in us having a natural birth. They want to make sure nothing bad happens under thier watch, so they might unnecarrily intervene. My job will partly be a go-between for Jen and the nurses, so that Jen can concentrate on labor, and not on some arcane practice done for the nurses convience. All in all, I think natural birth is the way it should be. While I am thankful for the medical interventions that are available for the 5% of births that really need them, I think the medicalization of birth is one more way that modernity really screws us over.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Monday, September 18, 2006
another good checkup
This morning we went in for another checkup & everything's looking great. Strong clear heartbeat, and the results from last month's ultrasound came in without a hitch.
The funny part is that according to this ultrasound, Baby C is due January 5 - the date that I had told Drew that I think the baby is going to come. In reality, this is so close to the original date that the due date won't officially change.
And, this afternoon I was able to get an extra ultrasound at Hope Pregnancy Center here in town. They needed "models" to give their technician practice, so I happily signed up. That's a great and much needed ministry in the area. The environment is welcoming and peaceful - just the kind of place I'd want to go if I was pregnant unintentionally!
I think I'll go look at Elijah's pictures some more... Isn't he so cute?!
The funny part is that according to this ultrasound, Baby C is due January 5 - the date that I had told Drew that I think the baby is going to come. In reality, this is so close to the original date that the due date won't officially change.
And, this afternoon I was able to get an extra ultrasound at Hope Pregnancy Center here in town. They needed "models" to give their technician practice, so I happily signed up. That's a great and much needed ministry in the area. The environment is welcoming and peaceful - just the kind of place I'd want to go if I was pregnant unintentionally!
I think I'll go look at Elijah's pictures some more... Isn't he so cute?!
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Adam Elijah Grace is here!
I guess a good first step to being mom and dad is being aunt and uncle! Well, we officially are Uncle Drew and Aunt Jenny to Adam and Melissa's new boy, Adam Elijah. Elijah (as he is to be known) was born tuesday September 12th weighing in at 6lb10oz, and 18 3/4" long. He is healthy, and feeding and sleeping well. Here are a few pictures.
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