Hi Aunt Marilyn!

Thanks for the Boppy Aunt Bekky & Uncle Gary!

Eye's Wide Open

We have studied our new son and still aren't sure who his looks favor most. Perhaps he looks more like J when she was a newborn.

He seems to dream a lot and squirms and whimpers during his dreams.

He's a healthy and handsome fella.

Praise the Lord!

More Augie pictures

More pictures can be found here.

Augustus

View as a slideshow.

Update:

Here is another page devoted just to the little man: http://www.bpc1.net/baby/

Admission! Countdown...

Tough time waiting.









I think I'm ready...I think.








Professional contraction monitorers




We came to our office visit and J's blood pressure was high. She also had protein in her urine. The doctor thought that she was 2 to 3 cm, but I have come to realize that that is relative to the person measuring.

They sent us down to the 2nd floor to Labor and Delivery. After several tests they decided to admit us. Eventually the doctor broke J's water (that's amazing how much water is in there). Later they put her on pitosin with promotes strong contractions. She labored from approximately 2 to 7 until the pitosin overwhelmed her and we decided to get an epidural.

She's all smiles now. She is 5 cm and 80% efaced. We'll see what happens next. Right now we are waiting to see how she progresses.





Before epidural









...After





This just in! After 1.5 hours she dialated from 5 to 8 cm (which was confirmed by another nurse). She is 100% effaced and in a 1 position. The nurse estimated the baby would be delivered before midnight. We'll see.







Spinning for joy!

Past Due!

Baby Preston still has not arrived. I have a Dr's appointment today and we will find out what is going on. Mom and Dad Cummings arrived on Saturday evening. We are getting ready to take a nice long walk. B will keep things posted here.

J

Back in the summer of '73

In anticipation of the newest Preston to arrive, I thought I'd post a picture of some of the Prestons back in the summer of '73.




















That's me on the bottom right.

B.

Baby Update

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday. No change from last week, a little thinning is all. We are scheduled for another ultrasound on Wednesday, doctor wants to check the size of the baby. She said she expects him to be at least 8 pounds (at least!, oh gosh!). So other than that, things are good. I am excited and pretty nervous too. More later.

J

10 Day Count Down!

I know babies come when they want, so the ten days doesn't really mean much - EXCEPT THAT IT COULD BE ANY DAY NOW! We are getting excited. I have been having contractions on and off since Sunday. My next Doctor's appointment is on Thursday, so I will update. As of last week, I was 50% effaced. More later.

J