We went to the Gull Wings Children’s Museum this morning.
exploring space
Avery had a lot of fun playing with all the “exhibits.” Her favorite was the space ship for sure.
future astronaut?
We didn’t get to touch the star fish- maybe next time.
Sawyer slept through it all.
We had some pictures taken a few weeks before Sawyer made his appearance. It was pretty windy at the beach but the pictures came out ok.
Cameron Family
Avery’s first day of preschool was this morning. She was ready last night, but had to wait till this morning. She kept asking, “Why are we going to see Ms. Devin’s now?” She is at home sleeping, that’s why!
Ready for the first day of school
Avery is in the 3’s class, called the “Hoppy Helpers.” If you ask Avery, she is in the green door.
Avery- a Hoppy Helper
When Dan went to pick her up, she was very upset that she didn’t get to stay for lunch. Everyone stays but Avery and one other girl. So when she came home we made lunch and she ate outside from her lunchbox with Dan.
She had fun and wants to go back! Now we have to go finish her homework- a craft project!! FUN!
bath
Tonight was Sawyer’s first bath. It started out ok, but then he decided he didn’t like the warm water all over him and he peed! Avery said “looks like a water fountain…”
Wednesday- my plan was to hit the thrift store first thing in the morning (9am). I had an appointment at Blooms (consignement store) to drop off more girlie stuff I don’t want/need and finally check out the farmer’s market on the way home. That didn’t happen!
7:30- lost my mucus plug, so I knew something was going to happen that day…. but when? So I ate a good breakfast and took a shower! Text Jaime (L&D nurse) to let her know what’s going on. I checked in with her all morning.
8-12- light cramping, a few good contractions, but nothing consistent- some 10 minutes apart some close to 20 minutes apart. Dan was at work. He had a big website launch set for Thursday morning. Of all days, Wednesday was not the best to day to do this!! Nature!! Avery was watching a movie, I was doing laundry, cleaning up the kitchen… just waiting.
12- Had lunch and went to take a nap.
1:30- Dan calls to see what’s going on. No contraction since noon. Got up to pee- wow, here they come, strong and 3 minutes apart. I didn’t call Dan to come home yet, wanted to wait till they were more consistent. Jaime calls and she said, “yes, these are real contractions, get to the hospital now!”
2:00- call Dan to come home NOW. He works in Camarillo, so I knew it would be a few minutes till he got home. All the bags are packed. A friend is coming over for Avery. Thankfully Avery is still napping and didn’t see me in this “condition.” Contractions are 2 minutes apart at this point…. hurry Dan!! Dan’s on his way home, but Jaime didn’t think he’d make in time, so she comes to get me. Thankfully Dan gets home minutes before she gets here. Jaime stays till Dan’s mom comes to pick up Avery for the day. Jaime asks, “Do you feel like pushing? We cold deliver this baby right here!” No, I didn’t feel like pushing yet, so off to CMH we go. QUICKLY!
2:30 Dan and I get to CMH, they are expecting us since Jaime had called. They were super busy and were going to set up curtains in the hallway for me to labor in! At this point, JUST DO SOMETHING! Contractions are on top of each other and I feel like pushing!! Thankfully they put me in the room conected to the nursery. The nurse checks me and immediately called the doctor on call (Dr. Lanter). Sawyer was born at 2:53! Dr. Lanter was hoisted up on the gurney- not a break-away bed! Had to get a few stitches, but not bad.
Sawyer Timothy Cameron- minutes old
Thursday
Visitors came in the morning. I got to shower. Slept some.
Avery loves to hold him, for about 2 minutes, then it’s over! She is very worried when he cries. She gets upset that he doesn’t immediately stop crying! She talks to him and sings to him.
Big sister Avery, little brother Sawyer
Friday
We are finally home. We were ready at 10 to go home and had to wait till 11:30 for paperwork and stuff. I guess CMH has had an influx of births. One nurse told me that on Tuesday 17 babies were born, and on Wed 12 were born during the day shift alone! Luckily I had my own room till the last hour before we left.
Sawyer- resting at home.
Since all the school supplies are on super sale, we stocked up! Crayons, markers, colored pencils and paints- oh my!
Artist at work
Yesterday Avery did water colors for a while. Her first picture she titled “Stars with Stories.”
Stars with Stories
If anyone wants an ABC original, please let us know, we have plenty!!
We went to visit baby Isaiah Luke. He was only 4 days old in this picture.
Baby Isaiah Luke
Avery said he was smaller than she thought a baby would be, but had long fingers and toes! Better get used to it… soon!
We went to the fair on $ day.Avery and I explored the animals in the morning, then went back with Dan in the evening. We spent all 50 tickets- no thanks to me. I wasn’t able to go on any rides. I tried to do the ferris wheel and carousel- but the workers would’t let me since I am with child.
I was looking forward to the corn! It did not dissapoint, even Avery like it!
