Sawyer Gene Armstrong

So it's only taken 2 weeks since Sawyer was born to get a post up. That's not too bad, is it?
Sawyer was born on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 5:46pm. He was 8 lbs 1 oz and was 21 inches long. I was induced due to a mild case of pre-eclampsia. Basically, my blood pressure was super high, along with a couple other symptoms. The delivery went extremely well. My parents came over that day, unfortunately Sawyer came very quickly and they didn't make it for the birth, but were here a couple hours later. Hazen's parents made it here the next day. They were all very helpful. Hazen's parents couldn't stay long but were able to see Sawyer's first couple days. My dad left on the 4th day, and was replaced with my sisters and my Grandma Barr. Since everyone has left and we've been by ourselves, things have gone well. Sawyer is eating about every 4 hours, sometimes every 5 hours at night. Hazen and I seem to have a good routine down so that we both get as much sleep as possible. So far, things are going really well. Sawyer had his 2 week checkup today. He is back up to his birth weight and is now 22 inches long. We are having so much fun with him. We just can't stop staring at him in amazement. There are a ton of photos here, but we're new parents, what do you expect?

Latest News

Well I had my latest doctor appointment yesterday afternoon. Doc says I'm still not dilated at all :( However, Sawyer may come sooner that we thought. Turns out I have many signs of pregnancy induced hypertension. There is the high blood pressure, spots in vision, pain under my right ribs, huge swollen feet/ankles/legs, and a 5 pound weight gain in one week. They drew blood yesterday and tomorrow I have to go to the hospital to have blood pressure checked again and to do a non-stress test. I guess they just hook a belt around you to monitor the baby's heart rate. My doctor didn't want me to wait a whole week until my next appointment so I will be back there on Monday. Depending on what all the tests say, my doctor says we may have to get baby out next week. We know he is coming but it almost shocked us when we heard it could be that soon. So for now, I am to rest as much as possible, keeping my feet up, and drink plenty of water. Should be a fun weekend.

It's March!!!

Wow, I can't believe March is finally here. Now hopefully we will have a baby this month. I had my last doctor's appointment on Friday and there was no news so far. I am not dilated at all and the doc's comment was "I'd plan on being pregnant the whole month." It's definitely getting more "interesting" to sleep, or maybe not sleep. If I thought I was uncomfortable sleeping a few weeks ago, I knew nothing. Luckily, besides the non-sleeping and the cankles, things have still be going pretty well. I feel very lucky to have had it as easy as I have. I don't have much time left at work before my leave. Only a couple more days this week, 4 days next week, and 3 days the week after that. So I guess only 9 actual work days to go! Then hopefully Sawyer won't be to far along after that. We are getting very excited and can't wait for this little guy to get here. And we can't wait for all of you to meet him.