Labor Story

Well on Tuesday the 24th at 7:30am I had my first contraction, it was not bad so I just went back to sleep. One hour later another contraction hit and then another at 9:30am at this point I thought well I will at least get out of bed and shower. I didn't think I was going to go into labor that day, so I went over to my parents house to take some final pregnancy pictures. At my parents house the contractions started getting stronger and closer together. My mother and I decided to go to the hospital and at least register and get checked out. I call BJ at work just to inform him on what was going on. We got to the hospital and check in and they checked me to see how dilated I was and it turns out I was at a 5 and still going. BJ called to see how I was and we decided he should get off of work and get to the hospital. About 45 minutes later BJ and Julie came in and we got ready to have a baby. The nurse tried to get my IV in and four pricks later she decided to get the anaesthesiologist to do it. That ended taking about 45 minutes to do. After that the doctor came in and broke my water. I asked if I could get some drugs to take the edge off and he said it was too late, and that she would be here before they kicked in. And about 4 pushes later we had the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong it was not as easy as it sounds it was the worst pain ever, but totally worth it.

Update

Well yesterday I had my routine weekly doctors appointment. And we found out that I am dilated 2 1/2 centimeters. So technically we could have a baby within the next few days or it could take a few more weeks to officially go into labor. I guess we should decide on a name huh? But that is so hard to agree on. This waiting game is just so nerve racking, I wish I was psychic that way I could sleep with a restless mind, but no now I worry that I'm going to go into labor..... the worrying never ends!!!

THE BIG SURPRISE!!!!!!

Well we had just started the shower and mom was getting ready to play a game so she got everyones attention and then ran out of the room for a "prop" and that's when Janette popped out of nowhere!!!!! I started balling instantly, because I have the best sister in the world! And I saw some of you girls at the party cry too. It made my day on top of what started out great. So I Big Thank you to Janette for flying out from the island for my shower, I could never thank you enough!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!

Baby Shower

We had the best baby shower!!! We got everything a crib, stroller, high chair, blankets, diaper bags, clothes and toys. And more..... which is so hard to believe, but it's true!! I feel so incredibly loved by everyone. For everyone who was not able to go, you missed a crazy party! We invited about 60 people thinking that half would most likely show but no we had about 60 people!!! I have never seen such a party. I was so overwhelmed with the love for BJ and I, but we understand if you couldn't make it. So thank you to everyone for all the gifts and for being there to share the joy of having a new baby.

Baby Update

Well I am on partial bed rest, but there is no need to worry. The doctors are just taking a little extra precaution. We just want her to stay in as long as possible. Baby girl is about two and a half pounds and the doctors want her to start gaining weight a little quicker. So I just can't stress out... no problem... right? Now I get to worry about getting the house and BJ & I ready for this girl to come into our lives. Some days I wonder what were we thinking, but I know it will all work out in the end. I also have the joy of getting Riley (our dog) a little better acquainted with the smaller humans.... like not knocking them over cause he is excited to see a new face in the house. Lucky for me I get to test this out on my friends child and not a newborn baby. Well my next doctors appointment will be in just a couple weeks so lets just all hope and pray that everything is perfect.

Just getting BIGGER

I think I'm 29 weeks along. And I feel that I can't possibly stretch any more, but I know there is plenty more stretching to come. Nights are getting harder, I mean there is no getting comfortable any more. But it will be worth it in the end :) We finally registered at babiesRus.com and if anyone has any more ideas of what to get please let me know. I don't really know what to ask for. We will be having a shower on February 21 so be expecting an invitation in a month.... at least the far away family will get it then, and the closer friends/family will get them closer to date.

Remodel Update

Well in our home there is always a new remodeling project. Our on going project is finishing the basement before "Baby Girl" comes... well I am very happy to say that on the 12th we will get our carpet installed!!!!! And that will finish up the basement. So we will have a fully functional home.... well until we start getting the nursery going, which I think will be in a couple weeks.