September 19, 2011

  

The day started out bright and early, we were scheduled to checkin to the hospital at 4:45 a.m. to start the preparations for my C-Section.  After tossing and turning for most of the night Todd and I anxiously headed for the hospital around 4:15 a.m.  with all of our bags in tow we arrived at the hospital to begin our adventure into parenthood. 

As we walked in through the emergency room entrance the nurse behind the counter laughed at us and said "You must be scheduled, you look to happy to be in labor." We headed up to labor and delivery to begin our preparations.  By 5:45 a.m. I was all preped and ready for the delivery, our parents joined us in our room for a visit before they took me in.

so excited!!

Getting suited up for delivery

The Goldman's awaiting the arrival of their first Grandson/nephew

The Cooper's awaiting the arrival of their second grandson

My C-Section was scheduled for 6:45 a.m.  around 6:40 my nurse came in and said we would be rolling within 4 minutes, OH MY GOSH it is really time!!!  I said my good byes and headed to the OR.  The team of doctors and nurses were AMAZING, the four anesthesiologist made the epidural seem like no big deal!  After I had the epidural they brought Todd into the OR, my two doctors came in and we heard Cole scream at 7:20 a.m.!!!

9 lbs 8 ozs 20 and 1/2 inches long

Love at first sight

The first of many kisses

First family photo

love love love

After the delivery Cole and Todd went to wait for me in the recovery area, I arrived in recovery just before 8 a.m.  we spent close to an hour in the recovery area before heading up to our room.  After arriving in our room it was a day filled with excitment, love and so much joy! 

Grandma Love

Great Grandpop



Great Aunts and Uncle



Uncle Graham







Aunt Ashley and Uncle Brian



<> 

Arrived as a family of 2 leaving a family of 3











The day we have been waiting for...

As my due date is quickly approaching we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our first son Cole Anderson Cooper.  I had my final doctors appointment today, still no dilatation...  he is very comfortable and content in my belly I guess! 

So, we now have an official game plan.  I will be going in for a C-Section on Monday, September 19 at 6:45 a.m.  since he is already pushing 9 + pounds (according to the ultra sound from last week) the doctors decided to let me go a few days early!!  We discussed the various options of being induced vs. having a C-Section.  Knowing how big he is helped us make that decision pretty quick. 

We are just thrilled that he will be here in a few short days.  In the meantime I am trying to find ways to occupy my time, while getting as much rest as possible.

Next time I post he will be here :).

29 Days and Counting!

We are in the final count down waiting for Cole to arrive.  His nursery is pretty much done we have a few things to hang on the walls (hopefully that project will get done this weekend).  It turned out really cute :), now we just need a baby in there!




This is what you can find me doing these days... :)

Baby Shower FUN!

Saturday, August 6th was my baby shower!  Hosted by my wonderful mom, mother-in-law, Auntie Jane, Ashley, Nicole, Annie and Emily.  It was such a great time, so many friends and family members came to town to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Cole.  We are so lucky to have so many people in our lives that love us.

Here are a few pictures from the shower:

  

Cole's Nursery

While I was gone Todd was hard at work getting Cole's nursery ready.   He painted the walls, base boards and all the trim in the room.  Then replaced the carpet and built/configured the closet.   Our furniture came in from PB Kids so he put that all together.  I was so excited to see it when I got home.  He worked so hard while I was gone!!  We are unsure of the furniture configuration, so it might be getting moved around.  Now I get to have all the fun adding the decorative details!!  Of course I couldn't wait to put the bedding on the crib so here is a sneak peak of our work in progress...

He already is being spoiled by his Aunt Nicole!  She sent this darling chair :)

Family Time

I just got back from a two week adventure in Kansas.  It was the last hooray before baby Cole comes.  It was great spending time with Mom, Dad and Graham.  I spent most of my days at Buster's helping out in the restaurant.  I also had plenty of time to rest which was so nice, I'm trying to get as much as possible while I can :)!

On Sunday, July 10th we headed to Oklahoma for a short little vaca before I headed back to FL.  We spent Sunday-Tuesday at Quartz Mountain a beautiful lake resort that has a lodge as well as cabins on the lake.  We stayed in a little cabin on the lake, it was kind of like camping out but we made the best of it!!

 The view from our cabin

 Mom and Graham in the kitchen/living room

Graham and I shared a room...just like old times!!

The lodge where we had dinner

view from the lodge, the water level is so low they are hoping for rain, rain, rain

Moon over the lake one evening

To see more about where we stayed visit their website:   http://www.quartzmountainresort.com/index.php