Virginia baby

Tyson and I have a goal to have all our babies in different states...ok not really, but we're doing a good job of that. Utah, New Hampshire, and now Virginia. Coleson Davis was born on Friday October 22 at 8:32 am, a week before his due date. He was 8 lbs 5 ounces and 21 3/4 inches long. It's weird to think according to my due date, he could still be inside of me. Here are some pictures from the hospital and the story of how it all happened, which you don't have to read, but that I need to document. We're so happy to have this little guy in our family and are enjoying this precious newborn part of life where they just sleep and cuddle! Love it!

about to go home

Thursday morning I headed to the doctor for my appointment, only to find that I was dilated to a 4 and 80% effaced. My cervix was ready for the birth of this baby, I just wasn't have any contractions. I was relieved to hear my doctor say that if I was to go into the hospital, they wouldn't send me home if I was that far dilated. So Thursday late afternoon they started, but not consistently and they didn't hurt too bad. We decided to get some sleep that night, but was awoken at 2 am when I couldn't sleep through them anymore. We waited about an hour before calling the doctor and calling our friend to come watch the kids (THANK YOU EMILY!!!).

We got to the hospital, checked in and the doctor broke my water (4:30 am). The contractions started becoming stronger but were staying consistently at 6 minutes apart. They gave me some pitocin to try and bring them closer together. At this point I am still trying to do it natural, but with the pitocin they were becoming very strong, and I stayed dilated at a 6 for quite some time. Finally, I decided to get an epidural, I couldn't take it anymore, especially since I wasn't really progressing. After the epidural was given I went from a 6 to an 8 in a matter of 10 minutes, and then an 8 to a 10 in probably another 10-15 minutes. It was time to push. We let the baby descend a little longer and began pushing. I pushed through about 5 contractions and out he came! So glad I got the epidural!

There are so many emotions that come with having a baby. I was very nervous going into the hospital, nervous about the pain. That was cured with the epidural. I was anxious about having 3 kiddos to take care or. That was cured when I heard his precious cry for the first time. I was excited to see what he would look like. That was cured when I got to hold him for the first time. I worried that I wouldn't be able to push him out. That was cured with my super human strength :-) There are no words to describe what a miracle having a child is. It is such a special, tender, emotional moment when they put that baby, whose been inside of you for such a long time, on your chest for the first time. I feel so blessed to be able to have children and that Heavenly Father has entrusted me with these special babies. I look forward to our new life with 5 in our family!

cuties

Here are some random Sunday pictures...the kids were just looking too cute!

I put this pic on facebook, but for those of you who don't use facebook, here is a 37 week picture...yes, it's the ONLY picture of my belly I've taken. Do people take pics of their belly for their 3rd child?
Good news: my mom flies in a week from today and if this little guy doesn't come within this next week they are going to induce next Thursday...8 more days and our little guy will be here!...and that is probably what we'll call him, little guy, cause we still can't decide on a name.

Us

Since September is almost gone, I'd thought I would do a post about our month. With this month down that means I only have one more month of pregnancy to go. Honestly, I'm exhausted. I don't remember being this tired with my other two, but Tyson tries to remind me that this is exactly how I was with the others...funny how you forget things like that.

We've finally gotten into the "school" routine. I know there were some worried people out there wondering how the Cranes were ever going to get up early to get their kid off to school. Well, we have! I bought Lexi her own alarm clock and she gets up all by herself every morning. This way, she's waking us up and we're not having to drag her out of bed. It works out great because a few times a week I'll get Lexi on the bus and then put Jace in the stroller (yes, still sleeping) and go for a little walk. On the days I'm not feeling the walk, I have time to go back to bed if I want.

Jace is still adjusting to Lexi being at school all day. He went through a rough couple of weeks, but I think he's getting used to it...just in time for the baby to come :-) I signed him up for a class at the rec center called Zoom Around the Room..which he loved. He's such a funny kid and I'm glad I have this one on one time with him.

Tyson has been busy at work as usual, but got to participate in the Ragnar relay this past weekend. It really does make me sick that he can go running a couple of Saturdays the past month and then go run a relay...his total miles being 18...seriously?

Well that's pretty much all we've been up to...here's a cute video for your enjoyment...oh I forgot to mention that my lack of blogging may be due to the fact that Tyson and I got iphones and I'm hardly ever on the computer anymore...love it!

2 years

I can't believe it has been 2 years since my little niece, Mara, passed away! We miss you little Princess!

So here's my big kindergarten girl...isn't she cute? I don't know what the big deal was...my little 5 year old getting on the school bus, going to school all day, big deal right?!?! Not!.. I was a total basket case. I held it together really well until the bus drove away...don't go! and then I pulled myself together and lost it again when Tyson decided to go to work...why did everyone have to start leaving me? The tears were in full force til Jace woke up to play with me...then I was much better! However, I did want to follow the bus to school this morning, I did want to go peek my head in her classroom, just to make sure she'd made it, and I did want to email her teacher to see how she was doing...but I didn't. She made it home and had a great first day of school. One day down...12 years to go!

Jace asked multiple times during the day where Lexi was and was anxious to have his playmate back when she got home...I guess I'm not as fun as Lexi

Aw, friends!