Meet Jackson Lane

Our big day finally came last week and I can honestly say it was a special day I will never forget. I was due on September 22 and as the day approached, I hadn't felt any contractions so had a feeling our little boy was quite content in there. We were scheduled to induce on September 28th and sure enough, Jackson waited for that moment.

Arrival at Baylor Hospital

Checked in at 7:30am

Started my antibiotics at 8:30am

Broke my water at 12:30pm

Contractions quickly started

Got epidural at 3:30pm

Fully dilated at 6:45pm and started pushing close to 7pm

Jackson Lane Gilman

September 28, 2011

7:20pm

Daddy cutting cord

I was so emotional and seeing his face for the first time was the most amazing feeling. We have been waiting for this moment and as expected, he's just perfect

7 pounds, 10 ounces

20.5 inches long

Daddy putting on first diaper

Sweet moment in moms arms

Family photo with our doctor, Dr. Romberg

Pops meeting Jackson

Gammy meeting Jackson

Going home!

Dallas Baby Shower

I had my Dallas baby shower a few weeks ago at La Madeleine - many friends and family came into town and we had so much fun. I feel so blessed to have such amazing people in my life and I'm grateful for each and every one of them!

Me, Lisa & Vanessa

Me and Cheryl

Me and Steph - she's due 12 days ahead of me

Me, Nonnie & mom

Me and Monica

Me and Marylyn

Old coworkers - Dana, Steph, me & Vanessa

Girls in my church home team - Cara, me, Anna & Beth

The Nursery

I have truly loved decorating each room in our home and the nursery has probably been the most fun ... but the most difficult! I had an idea of what I wanted but putting it all together seemed impossible at times. It took mom and I 4 months of searching through hundreds of fabric samples and what seemed like hundreds of paint samples before finding the perfect combination. I am so happy with the room but also glad it's behind us!

Now all we need is a baby!

Amarillo Baby Shower

Robin Timmons along with her two amazing daughters and Beverly Paetzold threw me a baby shower last weekend in Amarillo. It was so perfect and a memory I will hold on to forever!

Hostesses

A picture my aunt Lynette made for Jackson

Me and Ashley

Me and Ruth - a dear family friend

So many wonderful gifts!

4D Ultrasound

We went in for our 4D ultrasound a couple weeks back and was able to get a better look at our little boy. I had eaten prior to so baby was awake, however, he was very active so it was hard to get a good picture. Plus, he either had his hands in front of his face or had his head buried in my uterine wall. Regardless, we had a fun time and enjoyed getting a glimpse of our precious boy!

Parents Anniversary Dinner

We celebrated my parents 34th Anniversary at Five Sixty which is the new restaurant up in Reunion Tower in downtown Dallas. John and Cheryl, along with my grandma came with us and we had such a fun time! The food was amazing and the views of Dallas were incredible.

Mom and dad

John and Cheryl

Me and Chris

My dinner - sea bass

The whole gang!

Mom and dad

Great friends!

Fourth of July

The Simmons family as well as my parents came over for July Fourth - we had a fun day in the pool. Chris was out of town in New York so he missed out on the festivities.

WARNING ... pregnant belly pictures below :)

Putting on our swim suits and blowing up the floaties

Caeden and his bubble making machine

Cheryl relaxing

John had thrown out his back so he was unable to get in

Dad and Caed-man splashing in the hot tub (although it was pool temp)

Me and dad

Mom and Caeden