Sebastian Meets the McCallum Clan!

My sister Jannel and her family made the long trip down from Wausau early Saturday morning, to meet the newest member of the Blume family. The kids nearly broke down the front door in order to be the first one to hold little Sebastian. The kids did very well taking turns in holding him! Saffron, Drew, Katherine, Ryan, and little Sebastian were pretty tired after a long days play....not sure how Jannel's kids slept, mine slept like a charm!

Here are some pictures I took......

Proud Aunt, Jannel

Drew enjoying his time with his little cousin

A natural little mom, Katherine

"Just checking in on you Katherine....!!"

Drew feeding a bottle to Sebastian.....

"Ugh....milk over load...I'm going to blow...just not sure when.......!"

A baby in one hand, and a hand of Monopoly Deal in the other

Uncle Dave!

The next morning.........

"ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"

Happy Birthday Sebastian Byron!

I know I am over a week late, but I have been busy with this bundle of joy...

Proud Daddy

Sebastian Byron Blume came into this world with a BANG! Just the same way that our daughter Saffron did, a very quick, med free birth, that lasted about two hours after my water broke. My water broke at home at 512am and we got to the hospital at 615am, with me being 3-4cm dilated, I was so wanting an epidural this time, not wanting to be uncomfortable with the labor, when they checked a few minutes later, I was 5cm dilated, then within minutes I went from a 5cm to a full 10cm, and was told to push with the next contraction....and at 710am, we announced the arrival of our son. Sebastian was 7lbs 7oz and 19inches long. I could not believe another quick labor, just like my first.....but you never know what will happen. I have been spending my days and nights nursing this little one...and at his last Dr. apt on Monday, he was at 7lb 2oz, and 20inches long (he was 7lb when he left the hospital). Saffron and daddy are in awe, as am I, on this little boy we have....Saffron enjoys so much being the big sister! She loves to hold him, give him kisses, and being a very big help to me. I can't wait to see what the next few months will bring......stay tuned to the new adventures of
Sebastian B.B.!

Proud Mama

Grandpa and Grandma Jones

Proud Big Sister

"My Brother Grandma!"

Grandma Jo

Grandma and Grandpa Blume showing Saffron the way to hold her brother

Going Home

Ready to go, waiting for dad to pull the car around

His coming home outfit

Visit from Grandma Jones

Sleeping Sebastian

Saffron enjoying her sister time

Me and my baby!

The Light at the End of the Tunnel is Just Days Away

Dreams can come true......

I dreamed last night I was 2cm dilated.....
I dreamed the Dr. gave me something to help me sleep.....
I dreamed the Dr said the baby would come in the next 7 days....

Well, the first two came true, after my visit with the OB Dr. this am....and soon the 3rd one will be coming true as well.........

We have a Labor Induction set for Jan 19th, unless baby decides to come before then. With Saffron, as soon as they talked induction, which was going to be one day after Labor Day, Saffron came that Sat 30th. Not sure if this little one will be the same, but we will see! I had my membranes scrapped today at the apt. As us women know, there is no guarantee this will make the process go any faster, but at least I know if this does not work, we will have a backup plan. I have lost 1/2lb since my last apt, along with elevated blood pressure levels. The highest they have been since the start of my pregnancy, but Dr. said that was due to the stress of lack of sleep and the discomforts I have been experiencing. I know the end is not far now, and this will not be a February baby. This will be my last post, I will write another one either in the HSP or when I get home. My days now will be spent relaxing and getting ready for baby to arrive either between now and the 19th. I leave it up to hubby and the grandparents to make the announcements from here. It's been a fun ride, of ups and down, twists and turns, my turn is done, and I'm ready to be done. Thanks to all for your kind words and comments throughout my pregnancy....

Here are my final belly pictures....
Next ones will have a baby on the belly.....!!!!!!!

12 Days of Waiting

38wks 2d along,

and I hope no more than 12days of waiting.

We will see.............

I was not going to do anymore posts, at least not till it was a "Welcome Baby" post, but as the days pass on by, I felt the need to post something, at least to lift my spirits a little bit. It's been a very hard time for me since I lost my Mucous Plug last week. The Braxton Hicks contractions have increased, along with my discomfort levels, and then comes the lack of sleep. I know I must not complain about the sleep, because once baby comes, I will get even less. These nights where I get a total of 3 hrs or less from the time I get Saffron down till the time she wakes up, has really, really taken a toll on me. My sleep spaces go from our bed, to the couch, back to our bed, and when Saffron wakes up needing me, I end up in her bed. I spend a lot of sleepless nights tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. Just not possible for me these days, and I don't ever recall it being this bad with Saffron. I know with the small size baby was accessed at by the Dr. at my last OB apt, being at 6lbs needing to be Full Term in order to get a little bigger, but I guess I'm being selfish now, wanting the baby to be born, just to ease my comfort levels a little. I'm so drained of energy, and I'm fearing once baby is born, will I even have the energy to give birth. I'm not walking around like a zombie or anything, but I'm just not the happy person I use to be several posts ago, being so overly tired and just plain exhausted, and that scares me. I don't know when baby will come, whether it be on time, late, or within the next 12 days, but I do know I'm ready to go anytime, I just wish I knew when that was going to be.

37wks 1d

This post may not interest many people, but it's a great milestone in this pregnancy, and I wanted to have it documented for our baby's reading purposes!

I have hit a great milestone in my pregnancy! This morning I passed the champagne cork! I have been looking for this ever since the contractions have started. I know labor could be days away, but it still makes me smile that soon I will be holding a baby in my arms! I was snuggling with Saffron this morning and referred to her as my big girl, but she will always be my baby! And as she needs me less each day, I realize how independent she is becoming. She has been practicing her big sister skills with the baby doll her Aunt Summer and Uncle Reid gave her, so I know when baby does come she will have an idea on what a new baby will need!

The contractions these past few days have been very unbearable. It was very difficult for me yesterday even to go to the bathroom. They have not been consistent, but I know the ones I am having are making progress. My next OB apt will be Friday the 7th, unless baby comes before then. I'm excited on the day to come, but know with Saffron being 10days late, anything it possible on the birth of this little one! Just going to keep going about my daily routine till the day does come. The bags are packed and in the car, car seat and bunting are in the car......not sure what else I can do to prepare.....I think I have done all that I can do.....now I just have to wait!

37wk 1d belly pics....
I hope to post one more Blog before baby comes,
if not it will be a Welcoming Post!!
Till next time.........