Brynlee Ann Slade

She's here! Brynlee was born on Thursday evening at 6:55. We are so happy she is finally here. I went in Thursday morning to be induced and the entire day went great. I got my epidural and progressed quickly and by 5:00, it was time to push. The shortened version is...after 2 hours of pushing, she wasn't going anywhere. It was not enjoyable, especially when they turned down my epidural. At that point, the doctor made the call that she wasn't going to come out and we needed to do a c-section. Within about 10 minutes (but it felt like an eternity to me as I was waiting for the pain killers to start working again), we were in the operating room and she was coming out. She was 8 lbs 14 oz and 21 in long. She is beautiful and we are all just in love with her. Thank you to everyone who has helped us out the last few days. I'll try to post some more pictures soon.

Things to Remember

I'm not good at writing in my journal, but I need to write down some of the things that have happened to me while I'm pregnant. On Thursday, I went to the doctor (and it was miserable getting there...its ALWAYS raining when I go and its supposed to rain on Thursday when I get induced). I got in the elevator with an older man (who looked like Santa Claus but with brown hair) and a lady. The lady got off on the second floor and while the old man and I were riding up to the third floor, he started singing to me. Yes, that's right, singing. I don't have any clue what he sang (it was something "inspirational") because I just kept thinking...don't laugh, don't laugh, it's only one floor. So, when we stopped, he stopped and then he said that it was for me and my daughter. I composed myself enough to tell him thank you and that he had a beautiful voice. He was so sincere that I had to be nice. I really hope I don't have to deal with that again, but it did put me in a better mood.

One other quick story. My mom and I went to Little Rock to run some errands on Wednesday (I was hoping that would put me into labor, but it didn't). We went and looked at rocker recliners and I almost fell asleep in one. Then we went to Sam's and were getting some food (their pizza is yummy and they have CF Diet Coke with free refills and the best ice....how much better can you get?). We were in line for food, and this lady who was sitting down eating noticed me and said "Damn" pretty loud. To make the story better and so you can imagine it...she was a larger black woman. The lady realized my mom heard her and then she said something to me about looking great. I never knew that looking great deserved a "damn."

By the way, I love working the ministorage. People are hilarious. You have to put in a code to get out....there is a very obvious box with a sign that says to enter your code. Well, they'll just pull up to the gate and wait for it to open. And I just sit here and watch them in the camera and laugh. That guy just figured it out after about 2 minutes.

It's Official!

I went to the doctor yesterday and was progressed enough that she was comfortable with keeping my induction set for Thursday, April 9th at 8:00 am! There's always a possibility I could go into labor at any time. I'm just excited to have an end in sight and I'm going to try to enjoy this last week of being pregnant (eating whatever I want and getting my feet rubbed).

Update

It's been a long time since I've updated...mainly because we've been busy getting ready for this baby to come and I've been doing taxes in my spare time. I did a separate post with a pregnancy picture update so I didn't have to look at it too much. I have recently been compared to the guy on the taco bell commercial that is sneaking in the nachos. I also got a "holy moly" from a woman at Kroger yesterday morning. And I regularly get the "you're huge" remark. When I'm out with my mom she thinks its hilarious to watch everyone stare at me. I've decided as long as they are referring to my belly and not my butt I'm okay with it. Did you like my swollen feet in the last post?

I got a phone call from my awesome "nurse" yesterday and she told me that the doctor gave her permission to go ahead and schedule my induction. I will be induced on Thursday, April 9th if I haven't already had her!!!! I actually hate odd numbers, but I can't really control that she'll be born in 2009, so 4-9-09 will be good. At this point, she can come out whenever she wants though!

I've had a few fun afternoons spent playing with my niece Kalisa. One day I entertained her by taking pictures of us. I look goofy, but she's absolutely adorable. My dad calls me her Crazy Aunt Katie...but crazy is fun right?

We were practicing...this is our surprised look!
I'm so excited Kalisa and my little girl will be so close in age...we have quite a few matching outfits for them (including this Grandma's little doll onesie)! They are going to be the most photographed little girls.

Hopefully I go into labor soon and if not, April 9th is the day!!!

****I hope I don't come off as complaining (especially in the last post with my fat feet). I really have enjoyed being pregnant and I just think I should allow everyone to laugh like I do every day about my belly and my feet. (plus I get foot massages all the time from my wonderful husband and nice mother...and sometimes even my dad)****

Why not to get pregnant

This post doesn't even need words...I'll be 38 weeks tomorrow!

The Belly...again (what else do I have to blog about?)

Here's the belly today...I think it looks smaller. Oh, and yes, that is my belly button sticking out. I sometimes put a bandaid over it, but it still shows!

So...is it just my imagination or is it smaller today?

62 days left!!! I'm getting really jealous of everyone who is closer than me...I'm ready to be done. I don't want my belly any bigger. Okay, no more complaining, I'm sure you're all just laughing.

I think I'm finally in a nesting stage...at least for today. I'm cleaning out and going through closets and cabinets and throwing away everything I can. It's a lot harder to do with this belly sticking out, but I'll just count it as my workout today. And you don't get to see my face today...I haven't showered. Just practicing for when the baby gets here.

31 Weeks

Sorry...it's been forever since I've posted. I'll be 31 weeks this week. Here's a fun pic of my big belly. Someone I hadn't seen in a while thought I was due any day when I saw her on Saturday. (oh and don't look at the waterspots on the bathroom mirror...tomorrow is my day to clean the bathroom).