Almost two weeks old!

Well its hard to believe that we are just a couple of days shy of having miss Addyson in our lives. It definetly has been the craziest two weeks of my life! This week has been an interesting one, as my dear princess has decided that sleeping is not important at this stage in life...but eating every half an hour is:) So yes, this has made for one tired mama the last couple of days. I spoke with a nurse this morning though and she said this is quite normal for this stage in the game. Between two and three weeks these wee ones can take a growth spurt and do whats called cluster eating..where basically for certain periods of the day all they do is eat! She has, lucky me, chosen to do this in the evening and the middle of the night...oh fun:) So yes, I can't say that my body is adjusting to this new lack of sleep, but i know it will get there and hopefully start to stabalize..and hopefully she will start sleeping a bit more;)

It so amazing though experiencing all the first this week. Dave and I took her for a walk last night in her stroller for the first time, and we both were still in shock that we were pushing OUR baby in a stroller..still so surreal. Than today my mom took me to the mall to get out and about and do some shopping, and again, so wierd being out with her in public..makes it more real..especially when she gets gushed over by people;) And she was such a good girl too the whole time...she is going to have to get use to this shopping thing as she is going to be doing a lot more of it!

Wednesday was a big day for her and me as well as I got my staples out and she got her little tongue tie snipped. I know it traumatized the poor thing a bit, but ever since her latch has been so much better! so it was worth it:)

So yes, I am learning this new role of mommy more and more every day..and learning what makes this little monkey tick! She is so loved by us though and everyone around her, and really light up our lives with her eyes, and non purposeful smiles, and how sweet she is...just not so much at 3am! She is a drama queen which is to be expected:)grin, and I know she is going to keep us continueosly entertained...and we are loving watching her grow and change every day!

Happy Fathers Day

Well I am a week behind on this one but it was so special to have fathers day land just a week shy of my Addy's arrival. We celebrated on sunday with both sides of our family at my parents place;) I had many tears in my eyes on Sunday morning at church as David went up to receive his fathers day gift...our church tradition..dad's rootbeer and dads cookies;) We love you daddy D and know that you are going to be an amazing father as you already are!!

Im back!

Our little sweet pea:)

Well, its hard to believe that it has already been a week since my baby girl made her appearance! And oh what a week it has been:)

Last Monday morning I woke up around 4am..anxious about my induction but also starting to have some more intense and rythemic contractions. I laid around for about an hour but couldn't take it anymore so I called the hospital..praise the lord they could have me come in at 7:30am! So we patiently waited around..and what seemed like hours, we finally made our way to the hospital. They put me on the stress test for a bit, and it was picking up some good contractions. So at about 8:30am the doctor came in and inserted the gel to get things going. I laid there for about a half an hour..and right away started to get some cramping. They sent us home to come back at 1:30pm to do it again. But on the way home the contractions got stronger and more consistant at 5 min apart. I was also having really bad back pain and cramps. So after three hours being at home, taking a warm back I decided that I wanted to go back as I wasn't getting any relief in between contractions because of the back pain. I called the hospital and they said I could come back. So about 12:30pm we arrived. I was really hoping they weren't going to send me back home..thank God they didn't. by the time we got there and got things set up I was already having them 2-3 min apart. I was also pretty dehydrated so they set up my iv. Once they did that I knew, this is it! my mom got there about an hour later..and things were really progressing..not in the dialation process but in the pain part! I was still at 3cm which i was the week before..so after a couple hours of not progressing they broke my water. After that...look out. Within a couple hours I was at 7Cm! it was about 4pm and things were going good..I was managing the pain, and the nurse was feeling confident that I would have my baby before the end of her shift at 7pm. Well I did, but just not they way I had planned;) For the next couple of hours, I was having back to back contractions..no breaks in between, plus back labour:( turns out my little missy was posterior, and pushing in all the wrong spots. I had a couple shots of Fentalyn(sp), but all that did was give me a few seconds to breathe in between contractions. At 6pmish the doctor came bach to check me, as I was on all fours trying to get the baby to move..but she wasn't. The doctor was concerned as my water was green when they broke it and I was stuck at 7cm. They brought in the obgyn, and I could tell by his voice he didn't like the way things were going. Addyson was not just posterior now but starting to go back up! She really didn't want to come out:) So we made the decision that C-section was the best way to go for all parties..I have to tell ya, getting that spinal, was the best feeling in the world! what a miracle worker:) The surgery went so well and so smooth, and i felt so much peace. And at 7pm my baby girl appeared!! all 8.8 pounds of her and 21.5cm(and you wonder why my 5'1 frame was so uncomfortable. Dave laughed at me as I guess the first thing I said when I saw her was I can't believe that came out of me!

Dave took my baby to meet the family and I got to come see them for a split second before they took me to recovery. I have to say that was the hardest part of it all, not being able to see there faces the first time they held my girl:) But she is here and healthy and that is all that matters. That first night Was the most amazing night, as I just couldn't sleep or put her down, I just wanted to hold her..so I did:)

The second night in the hospital wasn't so pretty as there were 5 babies born that day and the rooms were overcroweded, my nice private room was invaded with some young "interesting" people, who decided to have drunk friends visit the next day! So after many tears to the nurses I was able to get my own private room again for the third night..what a difference!! Thursday morning we came home! Both Dave and i walked in the door and were overcome with emotion that she was here, she was finally here;)!

Yesterday was amazing being able to wish my hubby happy fathers day:)! He is so in love with his little girl and it is so amazing to see! We are so blessed and overwhelmed with love, joy, tears, exhaustion..everything! Thanks everyone for your prayers, I know they were heard;)!

Some pics of her finished Room!!

Her Closet!!

update:)

Well, today was a better doctors appointment..a little more encouraging to say the least as I have progressed a wee bit more and now am sitting at 3cm dialiated..I was two on monday..so maybe I am just having the longest labour ever!hehe Anyways, if you gals can continue to keep us in prayer I would greatly appreciate it! what we are praying especially for right now is this baby making her apperance by saturday, the reason being is that Dave's dad has to leave for work(out of town for the week) on sat..and we really dont want him to miss this!
Anyways, so that is our request...in the next 48 hours someone needs to make their apperance!
If this doesn't happen than the next stage is I have my induction booked for Monday..so if we get to that point, just pray I get in on Monday and that the hospital isn't too busy!

Thanks everyone...I really really appreciate it!

2 days till d-day....

Well, here I am two days till d-day:) photo taken by my dear hubby, who decided to cut my head off, and sorry my bra straps hanging down...what a sight I am!hehe We will just get him to stick to carpentry:) but I am praying that this is the last pregnancy picture that I post:)!
Dave and I just got back from an afternoon at Harrison..trying to kill time and keep me distracted! Anyways, hope everyone is enjoying this cooler weather and having a wonderful weekend!

Also, to everyone who has passed along their thoughts and prayers...just know HOW MUCH I appreciate them! It means the world to me!!

39 weeks...counting days:)

Well, I am one step closer...I am now counting days not weeks until this little one makes its appearance! In some ways its hard to believe that we are almost there, and in other ways it feels like this has been the longest nine months ever and I can't wait for this one to make her arrival!! She's got lots and lots of people who want to give her lots of kisses that is for sure!
This heat is making the days a little bit more interesting, but thank God for air conditioning in our bedroom...its our retreat! I am trying to stay positive and overall I have to say I feel pretty peaceful about everything even labour as I just want to get on with it:) If you could keep me in your prayers though, the one thing I am a little fearful is an induction..just because from what I hear...its not pleasant. I know everyone is different, but overall, it does scare me a little bit...so please please pray that this little one makes its appearance soon and on her own will! Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather!!!