Zacharys Birth Story!

So I know that Zachary is over a week old but I wanted to share my birth story. We got to the hospital on time 11:00am. They took me into a room and had me get into a gown. While in the bathroom I took a min to talk to my belly. I told the baby I was so happy to finally meet them and I was excited. But then I started to have some anxiaty. What if this was my last baby? What if this was it? I prayed to my Heavenly Father and asked him if he could comfort me. I think had a feeling that we have at least one more up there waiting for us. After I got dressed they hooked me up to the monitors and got my IV started. I was then prepared for surgery. I was worried there would be a lot of waiting. But there wasnt. It seemed to go by so fast! Before I knew it I was walking back to the OR. Once there I layed on the table. The dr then put in the spinal block. I was scared to death! Craig couldnt come in yet so I was by myself. I then was comforted again. Out of the blue I thought popped into my head. It was of my Grandparents holding hands. It was my biggest comfort. After they did the spinal block the brought Craig in. I was so happy to see his face. Once they made sure I was numb they started. I could feel a lot of tugging but no pain (which was a fear I had after Ellianas c section where I could feel everything). I was very anxious to have the baby. I waited and waited. Then I heard it. The first cry of my baby! Then Craig said.... "Its a boy!" Then the assisting dr came over and showed me little Zachary all blue and gooy but crying! Craig followed them over to weigh him and clean him up a bit. He took pictures for me! They even yelled out the weight! Then I got to touch my baby! He was beautiful! I couldnt believe how beautiful he was! I feel in love with him the moment I saw him! He was also very alert. So I got to see his eyes right off! After a long moment with the baby I was ready to go back to my room. They loaded me on a comfortable bed and wheeled me back to my room. There I was able to hold him and nurse him for the first time. It was magical. Although I have always wanted a natural birth this was the perfect birth that I have always wanted. I just didnt know I wanted it until I had it. I got everything I have always wanted out of child birth. I wasnt in pain, I got to see my baby all gooy, I was well taken care of, and I got to nurse him when I was ready to. The whole experiance was magical and like a dream! Zachary I love you and I am so glad that you chose our family!

Zacharys first week!

So Zachary is one week old! Oh dear! Its gone by so fast! There are some parts that are still a blur and others are embedded in my mind forever! We have had a great first week! The kids are adjusting very well! Zachary sleeps well and eats well! Things are great! The only complaint is the postpartum emotions! I feel like I am riding a roller coaster! But I know I will even out soon! This has been a very blissful happy week for our family!

Its A Boy!

Zachary James Reiher was born April 6, 2012. He was 8lbs 8oz and 20 1/2 inches long! He is perfectly healthy! He is the only Reiher kid in a long time to have no jaundice! Having the planned c section made all the difference. I knew what was going to happen and I was clam. Zach had a hard time coming out cause he was so high up in my rib cage. They actually had to use the vacuum to get him out! But once I heard him cry I was so happy. There are few things that I will never forget and the first cries of my children is one of them. Craig stood up and then looked down at me and told me "Its a Boy!" We are so happy to have Zachary as part of our family! He is a good baby and is very happy! My hospital stay was great! I am healing very well. We came home yesterday. Its hard to explain but I feel like Zach has been with us all along! He fit in the family right away!

The kids are so happy to have him here. They are helping me out a lot! Craig has been the perfect husband and is taking care of me! I couldnt ask for a better family! I am so lucky and I thank my Heavenly Father every night for my day in Heaven on Earth. I know Zachary is special and I know the Lord has big and great things planned for him. I love you Zachary!

Graduation!

Craig graduated on Friday! He now has a bachelors degree! I am so proud of him. We have been through a lot of difficult trials during his schooling and we have all made some sacrifices for him to make it. I am so proud he didnt give up even when people kept telling him too. He just kept going. And he graduated with Highest Honors too! He is an amazing person and has such a great mind! I love that the kids got to see him accomplish this great thing and they know how important it is! He is thinking of a Masters sometime in the future. I think he deserves a little break! But I think he will do great to get a Masters. No matter what he chooses he will do great! He is such an amazing man! I am very lucky to have such a great guy in my life!

38 Weeks and counting!

Here we are at 38 weeks and I am still pregnant! I had my appointment Friday and everything looks great! We are just going to plan on April 6th. The dr told me it was scheduled for 12:30! I am so excited! The baby is doing so well and I can tell its very happy! Although I am really sore and miserable I am grateful for the health of my baby! For a while there I was trying everything to get this baby to come! I wanted it to be done! I have finally come to the conclusion that I need to just chill out and that things will happen when they happen. I found some stretches online that help with my back and hip pain. Those will be great until I have the baby!