HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Here are some pictures from Gwen's first Halloween. Check out my Google photos. I have uploaded more pics of the little one!

More firsts for Gwen

Well we made it a week and everyone is still alive and happy. Gwen is definitely laid back like Mike with the exception of some screaming outbursts when it is time to eat. I am feeling good. I have some anxiety about Mike going back to work because he has been absolutely amazing. I know I could not have done the first week without him. Luckily my parents are coming out for a week, after he goes back to work, so hopefully that will help with the transition.

Gwen had some firsts this week so I thought I would share the photos. Check out "My Albums" as I have added some new pics of the little one. Enjoy!!

Her first time in the bouncer (which she loves.......as does Sebastian in the background):


Her first walk:



Off to have my "first" glass of wine!

First couple days at home

People never prepare you for how you are going to feel about your child. For me I feel like I am finally awake to life. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I look at her and my heart aches because I love her so much. My life is so much more complete now.

The first night at home didn't go so well. Mike said that "it was the worst night of my life". Gwen became this crazed lunatic that wouldn't sleep. She cried from 9 pm to 3:30 am. Luckily night #2 went so much better. We even got close to 7 hours of sleep.......not uninterrupted though.

Mike has been fantastic. I could not have done this myself at home. He is taking such great care of the both of us. I knew he was a wonderful husband and seeing him be such an amazing dad has made me love him even more.

I will leave you with some photos of the little one. You can find the rest by clicking on the "My Albums" link on the right hand side of the page.

Gwendolyn Maren Jurbala is here!!

Gwen was born at 4:40 am on Monday October 13th. She weighed 7.2 lbs and was 19.5 inches long. She is absolutely perfect.

As for my birth story, I have to say that I probably had one of the quickest and easiest births in history. It was way better than I could have ever imagined:

10/12 @ 10:00 pm: Contractions started. They were pretty sporadic and a bit uncomfortable. I called the doctor around 11:00 pm and she said to hold off going to the hospital until they were 5 minutes apart and 1 minute long.

10/13 @ 1:45 am: Called the doctor. The contractions had been 30 seconds long every 7 minutes but intensified to one right after another and about 45 seconds long. I had gotten sick and was in a bit of pain, some of the contractions did take my breath away and I couldn't stand up, but honestly, nothing unbearable.

2:30 am: Arrived at hospital. Got checked out and was already 10 cm dilated. They actually put me in a wheel chair and ran me down the hall to the birthing suite. There was a team of people in the birthing suite trying to check me in and get me prepared. They got the epidural in before I was even checked in, but because I was ready to push, they couldn't use a high dose so it didn't really do anything. I think it mainly took the edge of because I was scared sh*tless that it was happening so fast.

4:00 am: I started pushing and Gwen was born 40 minutes later. I did 99% of labor drug free. Who knew I was so bad ass...................

Great News!!

No I am not in labor, no I am not even close BUT............

I tried on my pre-pregnancy skinny jeans and they easily fit over my butt and thighs!!!

Nothing New To Report.

I had a doctors appointment today. I wish I could say that something exciting happened, but it didn't. I didn't gain any weight and my blood pressure is still perfect. I have dropped a little bit (finally), my cervix is soft and I am a little bit dilated. My doctor says I am ready to have this baby.......I couldn't agree more!!!

The Nursery Is Done!

The nursery is finally done thanks to Denise (Mike's mom), Pottery Barn Kids, and VinylWallArt.com. The only thing missing now is Baby J!

I have posted a couple photos below, but you can view the rest by

1. Clicking on the link to the right of this page labeled "My Albums" (going forward this is where you can view my on-line photo albums)

2. Checking out the slide-show on the right side of the page (if you click on it you can go through the photos at your own speed)

Enjoy!

Why Am I Still Smiling??

Here I am, 38 weeks pregnant. Look at the size of that big white stomach. I wish I could say that I felt great, but I don't. I am so ready to meet Baby J!! I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow afternoon. I am hoping she says "it's time", but that is just wishful thinking. I will keep you all posted.