Lane Scott Lacy

Lane is here! Leland and I are so excited to announce the birth of our son, Lane Scott Lacy on 10/13/11 at 11:08 AM, 6 pounds, 9.9 ounces, 19''. The labor and delivery went well. I went into labor at 12:45 AM on 10/13 and we headed to the hospital around 3:45 AM. I was admitted and went to a labor and delivery room. We listened to music and labored with our doulas, Pam and Evelyn, and tried to relax and wait for the right time to push. I decided to go forward with an epidural and received one around 6AM. I was scared that the needle would hurt, but it wasn't as painful as I thought it would be. I was surprised at how completely numb the epidural made me feel. I guess I didn't know what to expect. I began pushing around 10 AM and Lane made his appearance at 11:08 AM. He was perfect to me the first minute I saw him and of course, we cried and thanked God for our little pumpkin. Our parents were all there in the waiting room and got to meet him after we got to spend a little time with him. Aunt Haley and Uncle Harv came later to meet Lane. We were so fortunate to spend two nights in the hospital. Our fabulous doctor, Dr. Hajovsky, likes her first time mommies to spend two nights in the hospital. We were so thankful! The WONDERFUL staff and nurses took such good care of me, Leland, and Lane. They were truly exceptional. We were discharged from the hospital around noon on 10/15. I felt a whirlwind of emotion upon discharge. My hormones were going crazy! I was a little nervous about going home. It was a little overwhelming. Lane's first night at home was not as smooth as we had hoped. He cried all night long! We are hoping and PRAYING for a better night tonight. Thank you for all the prayers, phone calls, flowers, visits, emails, and FB posts. We hope to post new pics soon.

39 Weeks

It's almost here! 'Catfish' will be here soon and we are thrilled. I am FINALLY getting things wrapped up at work and feeling like I could really be ready if it happened today. Isn't it funny the way we talk about our plans when it's really in God's hands? I know it will happen when HE is ready and when HE thinks Catfish is ready to be born. Ahh!! What a miracle. We went to the ranch this weekend and saw a new baby calf. It is Catfish's brother from another mother! Kent and Nevie sold their cows because of the drought, but one renegade mama cow got away. So, now her and her calf have the whole ranch to themselves. I am feeling great although my ankles and feet have swelled up to disgusting levels. It's only cosmetic though. I can deal with it. We went to the OB today. BP and baby's heartbeat are good. I have progressed a little in the past week. However, we got news from the doc that she'll be out of town this weekend, so we want the baby to come Friday afternoon at the latest...or next week. Pray for us!

38 Weeks

It's getting close to D-day (delivery day)! We are so exited. I am still sleeping 'ok'. I wouldn't say I am sleeping great, but I don't want to complain and jinx my labor and delivery. :) I am retaining water now, so my feet and ankles are swollen. My bp and the baby's heartbeat are good. I am still working a little. I plan to start scaling back work this week. I am getting too big to measure houses now. Squeezing between a house and bushes is not fun. I have one last appraisal to do on Thursday and that may be the last one for awhile. We'll keep you all posted. Thanks for all your support and phone calls.

37 weeks

Nothing new here. I just wanted to check in. I saw the OB today. She said everything looks great and baby's heartbeat is good at 135 beats per minute. My bp is good too. She hasn't said anything negative about my weight, so I assume that is fine as well. Whew! She said I could have the baby any day now....or it may still be weeks. Hmph! I am feeling good, huge, but good. I am getting loose ends at work tied up, the house cleaned, and the freezer stocked. I have never felt so ready and so unprepared at the same time! Wow. I am sure the rest of the year is just going to be a blur from here. Thankfully, I have already started Christmas shopping and planning. I was at Walmart with Leland on Sunday, and you guessed it, they were starting to put out the Christmas stuff. Seriously?? It was 106 degrees in San Angelo on Sunday and here they are putting up Christmas trees and lights on display? What the heck? Also, congrats to Linda and Carlos who welcomed their first child into the world today. Happy day of birth, Carlos Junior!

36 Weeks

Things are getting interesting! I went to the doctor this morning and was hoping to get the green light from Dr. H. to go to Corpus Christi with Leland for a seminar/babymoon and we got a red light! She said I was 2 centimeters dilated and 50% effaced. I was disappointed that I couldn't travel. We even had the car packed up and ready to go, but alas, this was not God's plan for my day. We are bummed we can't go to Corpus, but so excited that we'll meet our little boy soon. Everything else is great...blood pressure and baby's heart rate are good. The doc said we could deliver today or it may be 3 weeks from now. There is no way to know. So, in the mean time, we have things to do! We have to install the car seat bases, pick up a swing from cousin Kristie, and get other things in order. I guess I better get to it.

Maternity pics with Leland

Here are some of my favorites that Nevie took this morning. Thanks for your help Nevie.

35 Weeks

Greetings! I am officially 'over' being pregnant. I am having trouble getting around now and bending over makes me feel like an 80-year old! I am so blessed to have this little boy in my tummy, but man, this pregnancy thing is not for the weak! Things are going well though, so I am so appreciative of that. My blood pressure, weight, and the baby's heartbeat are all good. I feel so bad for women with tough pregnancies. The worst symptom I have had so far is lower back pain and that has only been for the past 2 months or so. I start seeing the OB weekly now, but I am ok with that. I like getting the reassurance that everything is ok and it's a lot of fun to hear the baby's heartbeat. No more sonos unless something is wrong...I miss sonograms. They are the best part about going to the OB. Have a quick question for you mommies. We bought a diaper genie last week. Can you put wipes in the Diaper Genie or just diapers?? Please let me know. I am too lazy to read the manual. Have a great week and remember to say your prayers for the families of victims of 9/11 on the 10th anniversary today. God bless America!

34 Weeks

Things are still rocking right along. I start going to the OB weekly now. Thankfully, I got the first appointment of the day for the next 3 weeks so I won't spend AS much time in the waiting room. Last time I went, I waited over an hour and a half before I got to go in. Not fun. We got all the baby clothes washed. It was fun to look at all the cute outfits again. Now I have to decide what he'll wear home from the hospital. We also need to buy a camcorder. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good brand or model? We don't want to spend a fortune. Let me know! Have a great Labor Day.

33 Weeks

I hate to say this...knock on wood, but I have had a super easy pregnancy thus far. I hope it continues! Things are rocking right along and I am feeling good. I am having a little lower back pain in the evenings now, but I had a little of that before the pregnancy too. It is really hot here in San Angelo, so that has been a challenge, but I haven't had any swelling yet. The only way the heat has affected me is through my work schedule. I do all my home inspections for my appraisal work in the mornings now and that has helped. The nursery is all ready now. We have the bedding in place, the curtains are hung, and the super cute artwork that Nevie painted is hanging. I will post pics soon. I feel like we are a little ahead of schedule. I am going to relish in that thought....it will probably be the last time I feel like I am ahead of the game for awhile....years maybe. Many thanks and hugs to all my wonderful friends for the sweet baby showers you have thrown us. I will blog more about those later. I still have to get all the pics organized.

Meet our son

We had a 3D/4D sonogram this morning and it was absolutely incredible. Leland, Kent, and Nevie were all there. It was such a special time. We got a 'souvenir' DVD to go along with it. He is 2 pounds, 8 ounces, and everything looks great. His heartbeat is 150 beats per minute. In the picture above, it shows his face. The thing to the left of his face is either umbilical cord or placenta; I can't remember which. I am doing well, despite the heat. I haven't had any swelling...yet!! I have made it to the third trimester. I am 28 weeks. Only 12 to go. I am sure it will fly by!

My New Hobby

As cliche as this may be....I love watching my belly! It is my new hobby. 'Catfish' loves to roll, punch, kick, stretch, and move! He is one active guy. I didn't think I would be able to see the movement from the outside of my belly this early in the pregnancy. It has been a nice surprise. Leland loves to watch too. 'Catfish' is the size of a papaya now, approximately 2 pounds and around 14 inches. I heard that the record was broken recently in Texas for the largest newborn. A little boy was born in TX on 7.11.11 weighing in at 16 pounds, 1 ounce with a full head of hair and a 17 inch chest. He was 24 inches long! Please comment to this post with your birth weight and length. I think it's interesting. I came into this world at 8 pounds, 6 ounces or around there and Leland was a 7-pound and some change baby. I think I was about 20 inches. Leland's Uncle Lance claims to have been a 24 inch baby and he grew up to be tall. I think I'll reserve the right to not believe it until I see the birth certificate!!

24 Weeks

We had a milestone today. Leland was able to feel Catfish (that's what Leland and I call him) kick for the first time. We have determined that he doesn't like it when I lie on my back. He is usually pretty still when I am on my sides or sitting up. The pregnancy is going great. I feel fantastic and hope the heat is bearable through the summer. This could get interesting.....
We will be picking out a color for the walls of the nursery soon and painting. We are going with the Madras pattern from Pottery Barn Kids for our bedding. It is bright-colored patchwork plaid. I like the bright, cheery colors. Leland wanted to do camo, but that got the big VETO. I think we'll get him a camo diaper bag or something.
My next OB appointment is next week. No sono, just a regular appointment. It is disappointing when there is no sonogram; the sonograms are so much fun. I heard my doctor got a new sono machine and it cost around $400K. I am eagerly anticipating trying out the new technology. I posted a couple of pics of the baby bump and a great pic of me and my sis-in-law from the Patterson/Shields wedding in Christoval a couple of weeks ago. Congrats and best wishes to the new Mr. & Mrs. Dustin Patterson! Hope you all have a great week.

Blue or Pink?

It's a boy!! We found out this morning that we are having a little boy. We are both thrilled. It is such a miracle to see this life forming in my womb on the sonogram screen. I just don't know if I even feel worthy to bring a baby into this world, but that doesn't stop him from growing and thriving in me. It's a wonderful feeling. I don't even have words. Baby boy looks good and his heartbeat was 138 beats per minute. Leland has his little hunting buddy now and I am excited to have a little guy around in a couple of months.

Changes

We have some great news to announce. We're having a baby!! I am due October 16th. We are so excited. Things have been going great so far. I have felt great and I love my doctor. She has been so patient and has answered all my questions. I have been busy reading pregnancy books, having lunch and 'interviewing' my friends and shopping. It's been a really fun time. We'll keep you posted on the progress. We find out the gender on May 9th, if the baby (pumpkin, as my mom, Mimi, calls it) cooperates.