Logan update :)

The last 15 weeks have gone by so fast! Logan is such a wonderful baby. He hardly cries...which is only when he is hungry and sleepy, but is quickly quiet when he gets what he needs. We have had many people comment about how good he is when we are out with him. Logan doesn't have time to be fussy! He is too busy being observant and acting cute. :) He has turned into a pretty good sleeper too, not quite sleeping the whole night though. He usually wakes up once for a "snack" or to be changed.

Logan has the cutest smile and giggle! He constantly melts our hearts. :)

Logan at 13 weeks

Logan weighs more than 13 pounds now and he is around 24 inches tall. We can't believe how big he is getting! Brian and I are loving parenthood!

(Lots more pictures of Logan: thearthfamily.shutterfly.com)

Introducing...

Logan James Arth

Born February 20, 2009
@ 3:18 p.m.
7 lbs. 11 oz.
19 inches

For more pictures, please visit:
http://thearthfamily.shutterfly.com
For videos of Logan, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/jenny119

Logan's Birthday Story

On February 20th, 2009, we headed to the hospital at 2 p.m. for a 4 o'clock scheduled c-section. I was 39 weeks pregnant with Logan, who had been breech since at least November. When Brian, my mom, and I got to the hospital, the nurses rushed around to get things ready. At around 2:30, one nurse said, "Are you ready for a 3 o'clock c-section?" I told her I wasn't even ready for a 4 p.m. c-section so don't make it earlier. She then told me I didn't have a choice because my doctor had to fit in another surgery. I started to cry and get nervous since I wasn't mentally prepared for it to be so soon. I thought I would have time to just relax and wait until 4 p.m. came. Before I knew it, I was walking to the operating room with Brian. The anesthesialogist gave me a spinal block (it took 3 tries- ouch!). As soon as I was numb, Brian came in with his scrubs and sat by my head. Everything went so fast! Soon I heard the cries of my little Logan, born at 3:18 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 19 inches long. I saw Logan as he was cleaned and Brian got to cut his cord. The nurse brought my clean baby to meet me. After I gave Logan a quick kiss, Brian went with him to get checked out in the nursery. Logan scored a 9 on his 1 and 5 minute Apgar and was as healthy as can be! Soon I was reunited with Brian and Logan in a recovery room. Logan is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen! :)

VIDEO: Brian Cutting Logan's Cord

Pregnancy Timeline- 3rd Trimester UPDATED!! :)

First Trimester

June 17th- I found out I was pregnant! :) and I told Brian on June 18th after my second test. I took 5 tests total and got a blood test and we still didn't believe it! Brian was happily surprised we didn't have any trouble conceiving our little baby.

I think I'm pregnant!













July 17th- Had our first doctors appointment. We saw the heartbeat! Baby measured 7 weeks and 3 days.


July 30th- Had our second doctors appointment for a complimentary ultrasound. Baby measured around 9 weeks 4 days. Baby's heart rate was strong and we got amazing photos and a video. We were amazed at how much our baby moved!!


9 weeks 4 days

















9 weeks 4 days - Play Video!!




August 14th- We went to our third doctors appointment and had an ultrasound. The baby's heart rate was 175 beats per minute and we got to see him or her wiggle again. We can't wait to know if it is a boy or girl, but we already feel like it is a boy!


11 Weeks 5 days















August 29th- Bought a fetal doppler! Now we can listen to the baby's heartbeat anytime! The heart rate has been around 155bpm.

Second Trimester

September 9th- We had our fourth doctors appointment today. The baby is around 15 weeks and 3 days. The heartbeat was 160. In less than 4 weeks we'll go to a perinatologist to find out baby's sex and get his/her measurements. Can't wait!!


15 Weeks 3 days















September 11th- I think I felt the baby today!


September 22nd- Feeling the baby move again!! :) I definitely have a baby bump going on.

Watch my Belly Grow!! :) Play Video



October 6th- Today was our ultrasound to check the health and sex of the baby! We found out our baby is healthy and is measuring normal for 19 weeks 2 days. We're having a.....BOY! :)

Baby boy's profile














It's a BOY! :)














Baby is waving!














Brain













Ultrasound Video



October 9th- Today was our fifth doctors appointment. The baby's heart rate was 153bpm. We were told results of my blood test were excellent and the baby tested negative for Downs, Trisomy 18, and other disorders.


Big belly 4 weeks and 20 weeks





















October 14th-20th- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for Christina's (sister-in-law) wedding. This week I felt the baby move so much more!! I really feel huge!


Brian and I (Baby 21 weeks)




















Family at Walton Wedding :)
















October 21st- Brian and I saw the baby move from the outside of my tummy!! It was so funny. :)


October 26th- Finally Brian felt the baby move! :-P


November 10th- Today was our 6th doctors appointment. Baby's heart rate was 150bpm. I am getting another ultrasound Nov. 26th! Yay I can't wait!! :)















November 15th- Took a video of my doppler and baby's heart rate. About 25 weeks now!


Fetal Doppler Video 25 weeks



Almost in my third trimester!!!!!! Ahhh everything is going so fast!

Third Trimester

November 26th- Ultrasound!! :) Brian and my mom got to see the baby. His belly was measuring a little chubby, but overall everything was normal! He is currently breech with his feet and hands covering his face. The ultrasound tech called him a pretzel baby. :) We got some pictures and a video of the ultrasound.


Ultrasound Video 26 weeks



Baby's Profile














Baby's Face














Baby's Face in 3D!














Baby's Leg and Arm in 3D!















November 29th- I saw baby move and roll in my belly. :) He's really starting to poke and move around. It hurts, but I love it.


December 6th- Baby has the hiccups now many times a day! He usually gets them when I sneeze or get up from laying down.


December 8th- We had our 7th doctors appointment. Baby's heart rate was 145bpm.


December 10th- I have been feeling some tightening in my stomach for a few days. I thought it might just be the baby stretching...but I found out today that I was wrong. While teaching, I noticed the tightening was happening every four minutes! I left school early and headed to the hospital. When I got hooked up I found out I was have contractions 4 minutes apart. I was given 2 shots of terbutaline which stopped the contractions. I was told to stay on bed rest until Sunday. Later that night I went back to the hospital because the contractions came back. I received two more shots and went home again. I still have contractions but as long as they don't come regularly I will be ok.


December 17th- It snowed a ton in Las Vegas! :) Here are some pictures!! My snowman made it on the news and I had a phone interview! Only in Las Vegas can you get on the news for something so silly. We had a snow day on Dec. 18th, the first in my district since 1979! I don't think my doctor would be happy to hear I was playing in the snow. :)

The house we are renting.













My car's first snow!













My tiny (famous) snowman













Mountain 15 minutes away in Anthem














December 22nd- We had our 8th doctors appointment. Everything seems to be going well. Baby had a strong heart rate and I have excellent blood pressure. :)


Around 30 weeks


















December 30th - The furniture for the baby's room arrived and we put together the crib and changing table. It looks great! Now we have to get the bedding and decorate!


Brian putting together the crib :)













The changing table













Crib is built!













Baby's "going home" outfit













January 8th- Brian and I went to my 9th doctor's appointment. Baby seems to be doing well and had a strong heartrate. I'm really nervous about giving birth!


January 14th- Yay we had another ultrasound today!! He is healthy and estimated to be 5 and a half pounds (33 weeks and 3 days old)! Yikes. My amniotic fluid is a little low, so I will have to be monitored twice a week now for a few weeks. We found out baby is in the breech position and only has a few more weeks to turn if he plans on it. :( I will have a c-section if he doesn't turn.


My belly is huge!













Little foot :)













Baby's back













Baby's fist and face













January 15th- I had my baby shower today at work! So many people came and bought wonderful gifts. I love everything we received and had a great time! Thanks everyone! :)


Mommy to be :)













Some of the many guests doing a puzzle














The cute yummy cake!













Yay Diaper Genie!














Loved the gifts!













January 19th, 22nd, 26th, 30th- Had my fluid level and contractions checked. My fluid level went up (because I am drinking more than a gallon of water a day) and it is not a concern anymore. :) Baby has remained breech and probably will not be turning.


January 27th- We got the bedding and some other things to match our Zanzibar theme. Everything is so cute! We will be decorating the walls soon.


I love the crib's bedding!!














Cute wall art!














Our glider chair :)














Where he will sleep for a few months














Matching lamp and frame!














Some of the many clothes :)














Stocked changing table














January 29th- I'm almost 36 weeks pregnant now. We had our 10th doctors appointment and discussed a c-section. Baby will probably be born in in the third week of February! I can't believe how fast my pregnancy has gone! I'm going to work one more week and then take it easy until our little one is born. :)

Big Belly!











February 4th- 10th doctors appt...nothing new.

February 11th- 11th Dr. appt...Blood pressure good, baby's heartrate strong...We set a date for a c-section!! If baby doesn't want to come early, his birthday will be Fri., 2/20!

February 6th, 12th, 19th- Fluid level and contractions checked. Everything is good!


February 20th- Baby's birthday!!! Sceduled c-section @ 4pm...Had Logan James at 3:18 p.m.. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and measured 19 inches long. Logan scored 9's on his 1 and 5 minute Apgar and is healthy as can be! :)