Update

Landon went back to the pediatrician Monday, January 25th.  When we left the hospital he weighed 7lbs. 12 oz.  At almost 2 weeks old, he now weighs 8 lbs. 12 oz. He no longer has any sign of jaundice and is already holding his head up and trying to turn over when put down on his tummy.  I'm terrible because I cannot for the life of me remember his length except that he hasn't reached 22 inches long yet.  We did have to change his formula to a soy based one and hope that it is easier on his stomach.  I continue to be in awe of him and just spend a lot of time staring at this miracle that God has blessed our family with.  A perfect blend of Joe and I and such a sweet little man.  I still can't believe that he's here.  I'll have more pictures soon.  I know it has taken a while to post on here, but Landon has days/nights confused still, so I sleep when he does usually. 

Love you all!
Love,
Krystle, Joe, and Landon :)

Landon Michael Sapp is here :)

Hey guys!  What I had hoped would be a routine birth turned out to be anything but.  When I have more time, I'll go into more details. I'm sure most of you know the story anyway.  We put in a hard day of labor but ended up having to have an emergency c-section.  I am still recovering from that of course and will be for the next several days.  Landon Michael finally arrived on the scene January 13, 2010 at 10:41 p.m.  Because he was a c-section baby, Daddy went with him to the nursery and introduced him to the family while I was being stapled back up and taken to recovery.  The sweetest sound that has ever tickled my ears was the sound of my baby crying after being pulled from my stomach in the OR.  I was so relieved that he was finally here and ok.  I was able to kiss him on the forehead before he was taken away.  I didn't get to see him again until 2 am.  Landon weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured a whopping 21 inches long.  He is certainly the most beautiful baby I have ever seen.  What an amazing change that takes place in your heart.  I knew I was going to love him, but not like this.  And Joe is the most amazing Daddy and husband.  He's been wonderful with Landon and patient with me.  Recovery, so far, has not been a cup of tea. But Joe has made it more than bearable.  We have had so many people call, visit and offer to help that I just feel overwhelmed (in the best way possible).  I know this is scattered, but give me some credit. It's 5 am and Landon and I do not have our days and nights in order just yet.  I mainly wanted to post to show you some pictures of our angel.

Love all of us!

Super Quick Update (before school)

I have had two doctor's appointments this week to check for any change/progress.  Nothing has changed really.  I am now between 1 and 2 cm, still 50% effaced (thinned). So, we have a room at the "inn", as my NP calls it, on Wednesday, January 13th.  Or in my little brain, Tuesday night at midnight :) Tuesday sounds better! I don't know any details past that for the inducement, but I am going to call today. 6 days or less and this journey will come to an end.  It really has been wonderful..right up to about 2 weeks ago when I hit the "miserable" stage.  But honestly, I have been blessed with a healthy pregnancy and as far as we can tell at this point, a healthy baby.  I will be back in touch soon with more details. Just wanted to let you all know where we stand at this point!

What was meant to be a routine checkup...

Ok. So our appointment yesterday (feels like forever since then) went a little off the course we were expecting.  Joe went with me to this appointment because we were supposed to have our last ultrasound.  We did the routine stuff..blood pressure..urine sample..the dreaded weigh-in.  Then they placed us in our room to wait for the NP.  She came in and asked if I had been hurting any and I said a little but it was probably normal or whatever.  (I always feel like I overreact so I just tried to play it off.) She wanted to check me so I said OK.  She told me I was 1cm dilated and 50% effaced.  This was good news to me! I know, I know. You can be this way for weeks. But for me, just to hear that there is any progress made me hopeful. Well, then she wanted hook me up to the fetal monitor to see if I was having contractions.  Sure enough, I was.  I didn't know that I was, but she showed them to me on the print out.  Needless to say, they sent me across the street for a sleepover at the hospital.  Thank the Lord, Joe was with me. Otherwise, I would have freaked out! I freaked out a little anyways. But that's beside the point.  So, 3 shots to stop the contractions and 4 bags of fluid later, they released me from the hospital.  I am now on modified bed rest.  My dad asked me who "modified" it, me or the doctors? Ha. That's daddy for ya. So, I will continue on bed rest until December 28th, when I go to my next appointment.

OH! And they were looking at our "little" Landon on the ultrasound at the hospital...She is guessing he weighs at least 7lbs.  She said 7.4 lbs..but I'm just gonna stick with 7 and hope she is guessing too high. Lordy. And I'm measuring a little further along than I actually am, but not by much.  When we go on the 28th, I'll have our bags with us. Including my flat iron.  My hair was curly and when I got up this morning, it looked like I'd been in a fight with a bengal tiger.  I looked like a hot mess.  Delivery is not going to be very becoming for me. :) haha..just kidding.  I know that'll be the last thing on my mind. But I'm funny about my hair...or the curls at least. :)

I miss my sweet nana so much that it hurts.  It's Christmas-time and that's always hard.  But I'm also close to having my first child, her first grandchild and she's not here to share that with me.  It was one of her greatest wishes. I am the oldest and the only granddaughter and we had such a special relationship.  She was one of my very best friends.  I miss her always but on the holidays especially.  And most especially on Christmas.  It has not been the same with her gone. We were kindred spirits and I could tell her anything.  I would just go sit by her on the couch and read the paper, or a book, or watch TV.  I can still see her sitting there with one leg tucked under, drinking coffee and working crossword puzzles.  I can hear her laugh and see her smile.  When she died, she left a gaping hole in our family and in my heart.  Nothing will ever fill it.  Time will only dull the ache, but it can never erase it.  I wish Landon could have known her.  I wish that she was here with me now.  But I know I'll see her again one day and that gives me a certain kind of peace.

Enjoy your family and spend time with them.  Love them and treasure them.  You never know.  And if we don't post again before Christmas, have a blessed and Merry Christmas.  And keep praying Landon is a New Years Baby! :) Love you all!
The Sapps

It's been fun, but...

I have enjoyed being pregnant for the most part.  I had a little nausea in the beginning but, other than that, I have felt perfectly fine. Landon is growing, moving, and thriving in my belly and seems to be stretching it out further and further each day! The only thing that has truly gotten to me is putting on weight. I hate that part.  I weigh myself everyday and no matter what I do, how I eat, how much I exercise, the numbers keep climbing.  I know this is all part of it, but it's my least favorite part.  However, I know that I have truly been blessed. I have heard other peoples' stories and I'll take the extra lbs. any day over what some people have been through. 

I went to the doctor last Wednesday and told them that Landon's movements had slowed down a great deal in only a day and a half or so.  They took my blood pressure and weighed me and then put me on the fetal monitor for 20 minutes. Landon made me out to be a crazy lady because he kicked/moved at least 10-12 times in that 20 minute span.  When I went the week before (almost 32 weeks), I was already measuring 32 1/2 weeks.  This Wednesday, they didn't take my measurements, as we were all preoccupied with the fetal monitoring.  I have my fingers crossed that he's a little further along than what they predicted.  I would love for him to come a little earlier than January 20th. I'm already talking to Jesus about that one :) It's just getting to the point where things are uncomfortable.  After I get situated, my sleep is still pretty good and restful most nights.  Another blessing.  My ankles and feet are beginning to swell some and I've had some problems with leg cramps. Other than that, I enjoy feeling Landon moving around. It's amazing to me still.   Joe and I watch as belly moves in ripples some nights.  It looks so crazy.  When I really think about it, I can't believe there's really a growing baby in there, that in less than 7 weeks will be in my arms.  I am so looking forward to it.  The extra lbs. will all be worth it. Hopefully we will get another ultrasound soon and I will post those images as soon as possible.  Sarah and I are planning to take more pictures really soon too.  I've changed a lot since the last post. My next appointment is on December 17th. I'll be in touch! :)

Love,
The Sapps

Birthday, Glucola, and 9 Weeks left to go...

I celebrated my birthday on the 6th of this month. Oh, who am I kidding? It's still November. I did give Mom her one day though :) Sarah and Clint took me (and Joe) out to Wooden Nickel for dinner. It was soo good. Here are a few pictures from our night:

 

I also had a doctor's appointment this month. I took my glucose test.  Yuck. I had to drink a little dixie cup full of orange liquid called glucola. My sugar was too high on the first test, so I had to go back and take the 3 hour test and drink a whole bottle of the glucola.   It made me feel so sick. I never want to drink anything like that again.  Thankfully, when I called to check the results on Wednesday, everything came back negative for diabetes. Yay!  As far as everything with Landon, I am measuring dead on the week that I am supposed to be. Everyone thinks I am further along than I am.  My belly grows on a daily basis, I am almost certain. I am just at the point where sleep is getting a little more difficult and getting comfortable, some nights, is impossible. But I have been so blessed during my pregnancy. Really. I have had few problems and I am thankful for that.

I heard a song on the radio today that I loved. I've heard it several times, but I was really into today for some reason.  I am always thinking about how we want to raise Landon to love God and serve Him.  I pray for his health and his general well being all the time. But I am already beginning to pray that he will have a heart that seeks after the things of God. Anyway, the chorus of the song is the prayer that I would want to pray over Landon's life. I know that the greatest influence in his life for Christ will be Joe and I. That really hit me today too.  Not that I haven't thought about it, but it really sank in today.  It was a convicting thought.  I am far from where I need to be.  But this song was encouraging to me and I just wanted to share it.

"Be strong in the Lord and never give up hope. You're gonna do great things, I already know. God's got His hand on you, so don't live life in fear. Forgive and forget but don't forget why you're here. Take your time and pray. Thank God for each day. His love will find a way. These are the words I would say." - Sidewalk Prophets

I also love this song by Erin O'Donnell.

You're a little piece of heaven
You're a golden ray of light.
and I wish I could protect you
from the worries of this life.
but if there's one thing i could tell you
it's no matter what you do
hold to Jesus, He's holding onto you

The world will try to tell you
that might is more than right
and beauty's on the outside
and being good's a losing fight
but remember what i've told you
'cause the world will make you choose
hold to Jesus, Hes holding onto you

Hold on to Jesus, and cling to his love
rest deep in his mercy, whenever things get rough
and don't lose site of his goodness
and don't ever doubt this truth, that when you hold onto Jesus He's holdin onto you. (Yeaaaa)

Hear me dear Jesus,
rock this little one to sleep
keep [him] close when [he's] scared, and
give [him] grace when [he] is weak.
I know [he'll] stumble, but i know [he'll] make it through
if you hold onto [him] just like you said you'd do
hold [him] Jesus so [he'll] hold on tight to you

 Lots of things coming up and we are so excited to meet Landon. 9 weeks and counting...

Love,
The Sapps 

I know it's been a while!

I know it has been a while since the last post! What can I say? Life is busy--and I'm always sleepy :)
Landon is an active and growing boy.  There is so much activity in my belly.  He must be rearranging everything in there to make it more comfortable.  We started on his nursery several weeks ago.  We had a burst of energy and got a good bit accomplished, but now, it is at a standstill.  We still have to apply one more coat of paint and then put everything where it needs to be.  I, of course, want this all in place right away.  I know it doesn't matter to Landon, but it matters to his mama!  I do have some pictures of the work in progress, so I'll post them below.  It's amazing how much you can love someone you've never met.  I cannot wait to hold Landon in my arms.  I feel like there is so much left to do and time is flying on by! We have 12 weeks left.  If he is as impatient as I am, maybe fewer :)

Here are a few pictures from the in-progress nursery.  Hopefully, I'll be able to post the finished room soon! :)

We painted it a lighter color and put bead board up as chair rail.  

And some pictures of me at 27 1/2 weeks.  Courtesy of Sarah Ray :)

We went for our 28 week appointment on October 29th and everything looked great. Heartbeat is strong and he is very active.  I had to drink that nasty orange liquid so that they could do the diabetes test.  I haven't heard anything about the results. But it's only been one business day since they drew the blood.  Now, we are moving into the final trimester, and the appointments are every two weeks instead of every four.  I have another appointment on November 12th.  A small part of me is tempted to ask for the 3D ultrasound...see, I am impatient.  I don't think I will, it's just something that is lingering in the back of my mind. That is all the news I have for now.  Life is busy and bound to continue in that way! I'll update again soon!