Carson's First Christmas

Happy baby!

Some of the great grandkids with their Mawmaw...Lexi, Slayte, Eden, Cash, Amanda, Addy, and Carson. (Missing are Isabella, Abby, Aubrey, Taylor, and Anna.)

His first time meeting Santa!

Turkey Day

Geaux Tigers!

Carson in his first LSU outfit....

He was pretty upset about the results of the game....he peed all over his outfit shortly after!

Carson's First Bath

We gave Carson his first bath on Saturday, November 21! Did he enjoy it? Not so much!

Carson Michael

Carson Michael Smith was born on November 11, 2009 at 2:34 am. He weighed 8 lbs 12 oz and was 20 3/4 inches long.

My water broke at 5 pm on November 10 just as Britt got home from work. (Thank goodness!) When I arrived at the hospital, I was started on Pitocin, because the doctor wanted me to deliver as soon as possible due to my blood pressure. Unfortunately, my doctor was out with the flu, so a different doctor delivered him. I was disappointed, because my doctor and I had been through all my issues during pregnancy, but it turned out just fine! I dialated quickly, and got my epidural. I had to push for about 2.5 hours, and finally Carson was born! He was born at 36 weeks and 5 days, but thankfully he was healthy!

A little update...

I'm 35.5 weeks now, and I went to the doctor today. My blood pressure is staying pretty low. Well, not low, but low enough that I can stay at home on bedrest. I'm dialated to about 3 cm, and today my doctor said she would be ok with me going into labor on my own. I had an ultrasound today, and we could see him breathing really well on the ultrasound. They estimated that he weighs about 7 lbs now. My doctor said if I don't go into labor in the next week and a half that she will induce me at 37 weeks. I guess she wants to get this baby out before I develop any more problems! Oh, and the good news is that I may not have to have a csection after all. The bad thing about that is that she may induce me, and I could still end up with a csection, but whatever happens, happens! I'm excited and nervous, but I can't wait to hold him and see his face! I feel like my pregnancy has flown by! My next appointment is Thursday at 2, so I'll keep you updated!

Baby Shower & Nursery

My shower was great! There were so many people there, and I had so many gifts! Sorry if I didn't get to visit with any of you much! I literally spent the entire time opening gifts! We got almost everything we needed! I just wanted to upload a few of the pics...I know most of you can see them on Facebook.

The nursery is pretty much finished. I just have to go one day and get a few extra things.

Cami wanted to be in a pic.... Do you see her?

My doctor's appointment on Monday went ok. My blood pressure was high, but it went down some after they had me lay down. I did have an ultrasound, and the ultrasound tech was the worst ever! I will never let that woman give me an ultrasound again! She kept hitting my stomach with the little wand trying to get him to move, and it hurt really bad. I was there by myself, and it was SO awful! My next appointment is tomorrow at 2:30, and Britt is coming with me! Cross your fingers it goes well, because I do not want to be on hospital bedrest! I'll be 35 weeks on Friday, so I need to be pregnant for at least 2 more weeks to be "full term." Wow...that's crazy to think I'm going to have a baby in two or three weeks!

Also, the painting above the crib was done by my mother in law. She does take custom orders if you are interested, and she also paints fleur de lis. Of course, it will cost you! It's free for me! =)