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Good Luck to all those Trying To Conceive!!!

~And~

Congratulations to all the Mommys who are expecting or have given birth!!!

~Here's a little background info~

(You can also check out my pregnancy entries in the blog section)

My name is Laura and I have been with my best friend Dean for 5 years he proposed to me in December 2006 and we were busy planning our May 26th 2007 wedding. We knew that we wanted to have a baby right away, I had been on the pill for 8 years and had read that it takes a while to get pregnant, so we decided I would go off the pill in January 2007. On February 22nd I found out I was pregnant. We were shocked that it happened so fast and excited that we were going to have a little bambino!!!!

Gage Michael Is Here!!!!
*He Came 7 Weeks Early*

~Birth Story~

On September 13th 2007 I lost my mucus plug and went to my Dr. and he sent me to the Hospital to be monitored. I was having contractions and they stopped them and kept me overnight. The next day September 14th they said that they did a blood test and that it showed that I would not go into labor for at least another week. I was not dilated, but just kept having contractions off and on. I was sitting in the bed and had a couple contractions when all of a sudden my Husband took off running out of the room and came back with the nurse he pointed to the monitor and said does that look normal as he pointed to the Baby's heart rate which had dropped down to 50 beats. The next thing I know she jumped on my bed threw the Oxygen mask on me and started hollering over the intercom for help and to page my Dr. About 12 people came running into the room and the alarm was going off and lights were flashing. They were flipping me from one side to the other and I saw blood on the table. I was screaming and crying, I was so scared and I thought I was losing him and couldn't believe what was happening. My Husband was holding my face telling me everything was going to be okay. My Dr. came in and said lets get this baby out now. I kept saying it's too early, but my Dr. said it's time to move. I remember looking at the clock and it was 12:30 and they wheeled me into the Operating Room and Gage Michael Hawkins was born at 12:47. He weighed 5 pounds 5 ounces and 19 inches long. I was so happy to hear that he weighed so much but unfortunately he stopped breathing and was put on a Ventilator in the NICU. I didn't get to hold my Son until the third day of his life and it was the hardest thing that I have ever had to face. Words cannot describe what my Husband and I went through those first few days. It was gut wrenching to see my little boy hooked up to so many machines, catheters, and IVs. He has had to endure so much in his few short weeks here. He is officially my new hero! We had so many family and friends coming up and praying for our family. It was amazing to see so many people rallying around us and rooting for Gage. Because of my Uterine Fibroid (which has caused extreme pain and complications) I had to stay in the Hospital for 2 weeks and Gage a week longer after I came home. I'm happy to report that my little boy is doing great and we are both happy recovering at home. I will post some pics soon. I hope that everyone is doing well with their pregnancies and all of you have safe deliveries. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers and I will update as soon as I can.

~Gage's 1st Halloween~

~November 20th 2007~

~Took Gage in yesterday for his 2 month shots. I am so happy to report that he now weighs 9 lbs 3 oz and is 21 and a 1/2 inches long. The Dr. was very pleased with how he's progressing. When he got his shots he barely even cried and Mommy and Daddy were so proud of him. I'm also back at work and am missing my little guy ALOT!!!!

~Gage's 1st Thanksgiving~

"Sweet Turkey Hangover"

~Gage's 1st Christmas 2007!!!~

These are all the new babies that were born into my family this year and they all came in the last 5 months. My Son Gage is on the left in the Penguin suit. We had alot to celebrate this Christmas!!!

~January 15th 2008~

~Gage went for his 4 month shots yesterday! He weighs 12 lbs 5 oz and is 25 inches long. The Dr. said that Gage is very alert and is holding his head great and is doing things that most 4 month old babies do and really he would only be 2 months old so she was very pleased. She could tell that Daddy and I are constantly talking to him and she said that makes a huge difference. She gave us the go ahead to start giving him a little cereal and some fruits and veggies from the jar. My little guy is getting to be a BIG BOY and we couldn't be more proud of him!!!!!!

~4 Month Pictures!!!~

~Gage's 1st Valentines Day~

**February 14th 2008-5 Months Old**

My Little Guy is getting so big and the time is flying by. Gage has been trying all sorts of new foods and Applesauce is his favorite! He loves hanging out with his Mommy & Daddy. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing in his exersaucer. He's not a big fan of sleeping through the night! Gage goes for his 6 month appointment next month and everyone is anxious to find out how much he weighs and how long he is! Gage wishes all of you a very Happy Valentines Day!!!

~More 5 Month Pictures~

~Gage's 1st St. Patty's Day~

~March 18th 2008~

Gage went for his 6 month appointment yesterday. He is officially all BRAINS and LEGS!!! His head is 17 inches and in the 75th percentile, his length is 27 and 3/4 and is in the 90th percentile, and his weight is 14.15 which puts him in the 10th percentile. He is going to be a TALL boy according to my Dr. I was really hoping for him to play for the New York Yankees, but it's looking more like the New York Knicks!!! Gage also has about 4 teeth starting to pop through. His new favorite thing is his Jumperoo. He is a very happy baby and wakes up every morning with a smile on his face!

~Gage's 1st Easter~

~Gage's Baptism On Easter Sunday~

Gage had his first Easter and was also Baptized! It was a very special day for our family! Gage was so good through the whole service! He smiled and even squealed a few times. He did a great job! Mommy and Daddy were very proud of him!!!

~April 22nd 2008- 7 Months Old~

Wow my little guy turned 7 months old on April 14th. I can't believe how much he's grown and how fast the time has gone by. He now weighs 16.5 and is 28 inches long. He is drooling alot and his 2 bottom teeth have completely come in. He is loving his fruits and veggies. Now if I can just teach him that he doesn't have to smear the carrots and peas in his hair!!!

~June 3-2008 Gage's 1st Vacation~

Wow... where has the time gone??? Gage is now 8 months old and continues to amaze me every day! He is really starting to develop a personality and he is such a happy good natured baby. He is now sitting up and is looking like he's about to start crawling soon. We took him to the beach for our family vacation and he LOVED it!!! He went for a dip in the pool and got to check out the waves. While at the beach Gage started saying Da-Da. Of course Daddy was thrilled and now we're working on Ma-Ma. Here's some pics from our first "Official Family Vacation".

~8 Month Pictures of my Little Guy~

~June 16th 2008~

Gage went for his 9 month check-up and he is now 18.11 and 29 and a 1/2 inches long. They had to take blood from his toe and he never even flinched. His Iron is perfect and the Dr. was very pleased with how well he is doing. When we checked out the nurse said that she would see us at his ONE YEAR APPOINTMENT!!!! I can't believe he will be a year old in 3 months!!!! Mommy and Daddy are so proud of our little guy!!!!!

~Gage's 1st Independence Day~

Gage had a great 4th of July! We went to my Sister's for a cook-out and enjoyed spending time with the family. Unfortunately Gage was wiped out and missed the fireworks-maybe next year!!!

~July 4th 2008~