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Love to all.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Connor is Impatient
Like is father, Connor waits for no one. At about 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20th Candace's water broke. It's funny how every book I read talked about how you will not have the late night water break with a mad dash to the hospital. I say bullshit to that.
New Domain
FYI to the 4 people that read this site consistently:
You can now go to www.WalkerandCandace.com to view the blog.
You can now go to www.WalkerandCandace.com to view the blog.
Owen Whitcomb is here
Our good friend, Lori and Greg Whitcomb, went in for a check-up on Friday the 16th and were told that Lori would be induced the next morning. At 12:15pm on Saturday, May 17th Owen Whitcomb was born. Please check out www.gregwhit.com for more information on their new son.
Saturday I was scheduled to attend Boot Camp for Dads with Greg. Friday afternoon I was informed that Lori would be induced so I canceled our plans for the class. That morning Candace and I woke up really early for no reason. We should be getting our sleep now. I made my famous banana and chocolate chip pancakes. We then cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, vacuumed the house, I hung a mirror, and picked up in preparation for Connor's arrival. Now we only need to wash all his clothes. That is marked for completion this week. After we cleaned, Candace and Kim went to eat lunch and run errands while I went to meet Ben at their new house and hang out. Ben and I ate at the Penguin Drive-In that some of you may recall from the "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" TV show from the Food Network. That was some seriously good food. We then went back to the Moore house to drink beer, smoke cigars, and mow the grass using Ben's riding lawnmower. Solid, redneck afternoon in Charlotte. Candace was really happy.
On Sunday, I ended up getting my own boot camp by taking care of Preston Graham along with Peyton and Patterson while Phil and Lena traveled back from our company trip to Napa Valley in California. I did not clean any diapers. I did give him his bottle 3 times with success and did not drop him. I also gave him his bath along with the girls. No one slipped in the tub and everyone went to bed pretty easily. I consider the day an overall success.
Monday night Candace and I grilled out some pretty tasty turkey burgers with Uncle Jared and Aunt Keisha. Jared and Keisha brought over "real" meat while Candace and I ate the turkey burgers. I have to admit they were not that bad, but then again with enough cheese anything can taste good. We also served baked beans and fries seasoned with rosemart and olive oil. Burgers, beans, fries, and Coors Light. God bless America.
This weeks marks an exciting week for us. This will be the last week of work for Candace, and marks that we only have 2 weeks left until they deliver Connor (unless he decides to come earlier). I feel like there is so much we have left to do and I have left to learn.
Saturday I was scheduled to attend Boot Camp for Dads with Greg. Friday afternoon I was informed that Lori would be induced so I canceled our plans for the class. That morning Candace and I woke up really early for no reason. We should be getting our sleep now. I made my famous banana and chocolate chip pancakes. We then cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, vacuumed the house, I hung a mirror, and picked up in preparation for Connor's arrival. Now we only need to wash all his clothes. That is marked for completion this week. After we cleaned, Candace and Kim went to eat lunch and run errands while I went to meet Ben at their new house and hang out. Ben and I ate at the Penguin Drive-In that some of you may recall from the "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" TV show from the Food Network. That was some seriously good food. We then went back to the Moore house to drink beer, smoke cigars, and mow the grass using Ben's riding lawnmower. Solid, redneck afternoon in Charlotte. Candace was really happy.
On Sunday, I ended up getting my own boot camp by taking care of Preston Graham along with Peyton and Patterson while Phil and Lena traveled back from our company trip to Napa Valley in California. I did not clean any diapers. I did give him his bottle 3 times with success and did not drop him. I also gave him his bath along with the girls. No one slipped in the tub and everyone went to bed pretty easily. I consider the day an overall success.
Monday night Candace and I grilled out some pretty tasty turkey burgers with Uncle Jared and Aunt Keisha. Jared and Keisha brought over "real" meat while Candace and I ate the turkey burgers. I have to admit they were not that bad, but then again with enough cheese anything can taste good. We also served baked beans and fries seasoned with rosemart and olive oil. Burgers, beans, fries, and Coors Light. God bless America.
This weeks marks an exciting week for us. This will be the last week of work for Candace, and marks that we only have 2 weeks left until they deliver Connor (unless he decides to come earlier). I feel like there is so much we have left to do and I have left to learn.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Braxton Hicks
Braxton Hicks contractions are sporadic uterine contractions that start about 6 weeks into your pregnancy, although you won't be able to feel them that early. You probably won't start to notice them until sometime after mid-pregnancy, if you notice them at all. (Some women don't.) They get their name from John Braxton Hicks, an English doctor who first described them in 1872.
As your pregnancy progresses, Braxton Hicks contractions tend to come somewhat more often, but until you get to your last few weeks, they'll probably remain infrequent, irregular, and essentially painless. Sometimes, though, Braxton Hicks contractions are hard to distinguish from early signs of preterm labor.
As your pregnancy progresses, Braxton Hicks contractions tend to come somewhat more often, but until you get to your last few weeks, they'll probably remain infrequent, irregular, and essentially painless. Sometimes, though, Braxton Hicks contractions are hard to distinguish from early signs of preterm labor.
See also, "living hell for wife and husband." I feel very bad for Candace now b/c she is experiencing these Braxton Hicks contractions now (not the same as THOSE contractions but little ones that still hurt like crap) and there is nothing I can do in order to make them go away. I wonder if Connor will actually wait until June 2nd before making his grand appearance.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
What a Wicked Head Fake
June 2nd, 2008. Connor Ham will enter the world. We will be in the hospital by 5:30 AM Monday morning.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The Week has been Determined
So Candace went to the doctor today and was informed that Connor will be here sometime during the last week of May. The week or Memorial Day to be exact.
Also, we were told that a Connor is still breech and him turning seems unlikely. I have posted a new poll so you can all vote what day he will be born. The winner will receive a dirty diaper fedex to them free of charge. So vote now!
Monday, May 5, 2008
The Picture to the Right is Wrong
Apparently that's what your baby looks like if he is not "breech." Connor is kicking it upright in Candace's belly right now. Looks like we can skip the child-birth classes and only attend the Cesarean classes along with the infant CPR classes. We have yet to attend a class so that is great. Glad I am starting off on the right foot here as a parent. Now that soccer is over we should be able to knock out these classes in no time.
Also, since some of you may or may not know I am going to inform you all that Candace was really sick on Friday night (May 2nd) into the early hours of Saturday morning with some kind of stomach bug. We woke up early Saturday morning and attempted to visit the Urgent Care to get treated, but ended up getting sent down to CMC in Charlotte where we visited the ER and got 2 liters of fluids in Candace and some much needed rest. On a side note I think it is totally badass that the hospital has Fox Soccer channel on their TVs. Maybe this child birth thing won’t be so bad after all.
After we spent a good 2 hours in the ER, got treated by two people from the cast of Gray’s Anatomy (the DR was about 18 and the nurse was hot) we were sent up to the Maternity center on the 8th floor to be observed for a few more hours. Candace’s doctor did not seem to be too worried so that was refreshing. We left about 3:00 pm after being there since 9:00 am. The hospital cafeteria has pretty good bacon cheeseburgers so I know Duncan will be happy when he comes to visit his nephew later this month or next.
We also found out that Connor is measuring at 40 weeks! Everyone kept saying that if they had to deliver the baby today it would not be a problem. Can you say bullshit?! That would be a major problem as I have not totally mentally prepared myself for this yet. I don’t know if we even have any diapers, nor do I know how to change one yet. Candace did not like the idea of Connor coming this weekend either so I am glad I wasn’t the only one not ready for him just yet.
Candace is at home today and tomorrow resting and recuperating from the dehydration and lack of sleep. I guess the lack of sleep is something we should get used to, huh? That is all for now.
Also, since some of you may or may not know I am going to inform you all that Candace was really sick on Friday night (May 2nd) into the early hours of Saturday morning with some kind of stomach bug. We woke up early Saturday morning and attempted to visit the Urgent Care to get treated, but ended up getting sent down to CMC in Charlotte where we visited the ER and got 2 liters of fluids in Candace and some much needed rest. On a side note I think it is totally badass that the hospital has Fox Soccer channel on their TVs. Maybe this child birth thing won’t be so bad after all.
After we spent a good 2 hours in the ER, got treated by two people from the cast of Gray’s Anatomy (the DR was about 18 and the nurse was hot) we were sent up to the Maternity center on the 8th floor to be observed for a few more hours. Candace’s doctor did not seem to be too worried so that was refreshing. We left about 3:00 pm after being there since 9:00 am. The hospital cafeteria has pretty good bacon cheeseburgers so I know Duncan will be happy when he comes to visit his nephew later this month or next.
We also found out that Connor is measuring at 40 weeks! Everyone kept saying that if they had to deliver the baby today it would not be a problem. Can you say bullshit?! That would be a major problem as I have not totally mentally prepared myself for this yet. I don’t know if we even have any diapers, nor do I know how to change one yet. Candace did not like the idea of Connor coming this weekend either so I am glad I wasn’t the only one not ready for him just yet.
Candace is at home today and tomorrow resting and recuperating from the dehydration and lack of sleep. I guess the lack of sleep is something we should get used to, huh? That is all for now.
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