Friday, August 5, 2011

There's someone i'd like y'all to meet!

Introducing BRONSON JAY BOWCUTT!!!

Born July 5th at 7:13 pm. Weighing in at 7 lb 3 oz and 21 in long. If I would have know he was going to be born that close to the 4th  of July I would have gone for a jog or something to have him share a birthday with America. He does share a birthday with his cousin Jasper though! So that's good enough :)

The story...

Please do not click on this picture to make it bigger. Your computer monitor may break! Yes that is my real stomach, no I was not pregnant with twins, yes I was aware how huge I was, no I did not need help holding my belly up, yes I was aware I still had almost 2 weeks until my due date. I was so sick of answering these questions EVERYWHERE I went that I almost made a T-shirt that had all the answers on it to wear when I went out. I know I look like a freak, but the comments I got from people were hilarious. Seriously, I could not go out in public without people stopping me. And it had been going on for months! The look on some of their faces when I would tell them I still had 2 months to go was priceless. Anyway, with my other 2 boys I went almost a week past my due date and never dilated past a 1. With this one, however, I was dilated to a 2 the first time I was checked. Every appt. after that I kept getting further and further along.

I had been so busy with young women stuff all summer that I was kind of excited to relax for the last 2 weeks and enjoy the summer with my boys. I was totally fine with the idea of going past my due date. I just planned on it. I had been feeling mild contractions for several weeks but nothing that took my breath away. About 4 am on the 5th some contractions woke me up. They weren't bad so I didn't panic, but then I started thinking of how unprepared I was to have a baby. We still needed a carseat and a few other things for the baby, plus I had loads of laundry to do and bathrooms to clean. Thats when I panicked! By the time the boys woke up the contractions had stopped. I didn't even tell Jared about it cuz he had a very busy week at work. Plus I had a dr. appt. that day so I thought I'd wait and see what she said. I was dilated to a 5 and the doc asked if I wanted to go to the hospital. I wasn't in labor, and I really didn't want to have a baby until at least Thursday, so I said no. She told me not to wait long to go in even if the contractions weren't regular. I called Jared after my appt. but told him not to worry because I wasn't in labor. He was waiting at our house when I got home :) I tried to get some things done around the house but every time I moved I started having contractions. So he decided we better go in. I secretly went and fixed my hair and changed the laundry. I knew they weren't going to let me eat anything at the hospital so we tried to stop for icecream on the way but couldn't find anything that looked good. Plus i was starting to get uncomfortable. The ladies that checked me in at the hospital looked at me with a doubtful look like "girlfriend you're going to be sent home". But when they checked me I was dilated to  6! It was so crazy that I was still not in a ton of pain. This was so different than my other two experiences.
From there it all went so fast. My contractions definitely got stronger and then I knew it was for real. My doc said that after she broke my water he would be born soon after. And he was! Less than 2 hours after we got to the hospital little Bronson was in my arms. And he is beautiful! I know all mom's think their baby's are beautiful, but i'll be the first to admit, my newborns are usually kinda weird looking. Of coarse I love them, but this baby is by far the best looking newborn we've had :)
This is one PROUD big brother!

One scrappy, mischiveous, excited, big brother. Who ALWAYS has bed head :)


One sweet daddy. He loves these boys. I'm terrified at the thought of how much he would spoil a little girl!

And one tired, exhausted, tired, exhausted, tired, extremely happy mommy!

A lot happened in the year I took off blogging. New job, new house, new baby. Truthfully though I didn't really take a year off. I just counted and I have 22 posts that are done they just need to be posted. I was waiting to get all caught up before I posted them but who am I kidding right? With the pressure I was getting to see updates of this darling baby from certain family members and friends who are far away, I decided to jump ahead. So if I end up posting those other posts from the year (and hopefully I do cuz there is some good stuff; Parker's first day of Kindergarten, Christmas in Utah, a trip to Costa Rica, stuff I don't want to forget) I will refer back to that date. But for now, look at this cute face!
This baby is so, so, loved :)
More to come...hopefully haha!

17 comments:

Alli Krewson said...

yaay! okay i wasn't going to bring it up, but i have been dying waiting for this post! i can't believe CJ got to meet him and i didn't :( he is so adorable! love the pics with his big brothers, and seriously jill- i hate you for looking so pretty after having a baby. not fair. miss you all!

Meg said...

Congrats!!! He is adorable! I bet because Ethan didn't draw a picture of him before he was born. Ha ha! I remember your belly when you were pregnant with Tage. :)Miss you and can't wait to see you sometime soon I hope!

pam said...

YAY! I'm so happy you blogged! Your little Bronson IS a beautiful baby! Congratulations to you guys! I loved seeing all the pics! He is sooooo sweet.

Ness said...

He is adorable. I had no idea you were expecting. Congrats!

janet said...

yeah for three boys! And what a fun birthday! i LOVE your preggo shot and wish I looked that cute. I am sure you're so glad to have him out though!

I thought my first (july 4th baby) was the CUTEST baby ever, but figured all moms thought that about their babies.. then I had a few more and realized he WAS the cutest baby ever.. some are just better looking than others :) Love the name and love all his hair!

Mindika said...

I love how cute you are pregnant! Your belly seriously looks like you just stuffed a basketball under your shirt. It only looks crazy because, unlike the rest of us, you only grow out and not all over :) I'm jealous!!

Bronson is so cute! I wish you were around here so I could hold him. Are you coming home for Thanksgiving?

Chris and Brittani Knudsen said...

Oh my goodness, Jill Bronson is seriously SO STINKING CUTE!!! And who are we kidding you look fabulous...you don't even look like you had a baby. Love the picture of Tage with bed head, he has gotten so big not going to lie it makes me a little sad. Glad to hear everything went well, and that you weren't in a ton of pain...but who are we kidding you are one tough mama! We miss you guys and wish that cute little guy was just a yard away instead of a few states away (ha ha ha!)

val said...

i'm pretty sure he's the most adorable baby every born. i'm serious. he's so beautiful! i loved your photos. so fun to jump on your blog and read this update.
i'm dying over your photo of your belly. i'm sure the reactions you got were priceless. it's just so crazy to see such a small person have their stomach stretch so much. glad he's here safe and sound. miss you guys.

Ali said...

Yay, Jill! Congratulations! I hope you are recovering well and have lots of help. I bet it's a little hard not having your mom close by. How fun to have 3 boys! I have 4 different friends that had 3 boys and then they ALL had a girl this year. You were absolutely beautiful pregnant and your baby is the most precious thing I've ever seen. Dang, if you look that good pregnant, you owe it to the world to have about 20 babies! :)

Sara and Company said...

So so sweet! He is adorable! And so loved! Congratulations!!!!!!

Tay and Teigan said...

He is so so so cute! What a beautiful family you have! Congratulations!

Smelsha said...

Okay, so it took me a while to come check Bronson out after I talked to you when he was born. He is adorable! And I really shouldn't comment on this but Jill, your pregnant body is unreal. I just can't believe it! Sorry! That picture of Jared giving newborn baby a kiss is so precious. Anyway, congratulations! Hope to you guys are still doing well. Just post something when you can. ;)

CANADIAN AMERICAN FAMILY said...

Oh.My.Goodness! He is adorable and yeah i wish my butt looked that good that pregnant!!!Good luck with three boys!

Kevin Kim Cade Ellie said...

Oh Jill it is good to see how well you guys were doing in July, I hope everything is still well. When I first saw your pregnancy picture I thought how fantastic you looked and couldn't believe you thought you looked huge. I am 38 weeks prego right now and you would die if you saw how big I am! Little Bronson is adorable, congrats!!! Your boys are growing up so fast.

CANADIAN AMERICAN FAMILY said...

Im just now seeing these pics so cute! I cant believe neither your boobs or butt grew with pregnancy you are one lucky girl! This pregnancy is killing me and Im fat as a cow!

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