FromBonnietoMommy

So- All my blogs have been erased. Including the most precious one of all, the blog of Aidyn Kate's birth. I can't even begin to express the grief I have over losing this most precious record of her birth. But, I am going to give it my all to recreate some of it here. I know that the night before her birth I was anxious with anticipation over what to expect. Early morning would come so soon and before I knew it I would hold the most precious gift the Lord could give me, my answered prayer- the desire of my heart. I know that it is hard to believe that we were running a tad bit behind schedule to get to the hospital and get checked in. Wade had to stop of course and get some coffee at a gas station, and he sarcastically reminded me that they couldn't start without me. Pardon me, I wanted to be on time and meet sweet Aidan Kate as soon as I could.   I was scared about the unknown, whether my heart rate and blood pressure would tolerate the pain, how long it could possibly ta...

Ok. I think that maybe my teacher for this new class is a Nazi:) I have so much material to cover these next few weeks I can’t even think straight. Plus, having the pregnancy brain isn’t helping any. All I can think of is the baby, not so much about left lower quadrant abdominal pain, or treating mental health issues. Anyway- just a small vent about how I am beginning to feel the pressure about school going along with the baby coming. She is gonna be here anyday and I am only in the 2nd week of this class. Whew! Hang on folks this could get crazy.

So- after going to the Dr yesterday, we really don't know much more than we did. Everything looks great, which is a tremendous blessing. However, he just wants us to wait two more weeks and then go from there. But, he did say and I quote, "if she comes tomorrow, she will be absolutely fine!" So, come on little one whenever you are ready:) Mommy is ready to meet you on the outside. I have my bag for the hospital packed and I guess we are as prepared as anyone ever is- I mean can you really ever be prepared for bringing a new life into the world?!? I just still can't believe that after trying so long for this we are finally almost there. At most we are looking at four weeks. That just doesn't seem very long at all, but in many ways like an eternity! Thanks guys for being so supportive along the way. It helps me soooo much. Let the countdown begin!!!

So this morning, I get to go back to the Dr. Mom is coming over to pick me up in like 30 minutes. I always find it funny that on the days I go to the Dr. I am always picking up my clothes and trying to decide which ones weigh the least when attempting to decide what to wear! ( all the while I am eating a banana, and oatmeal). I guess I am not too worried about stepping on that scale or I wouldn't have eaten cake and everything else yesterday at my shower in Phil Campbell. But, I guess we will see this morning just how much damage I have done over the last two weeks. Hopefully less than 3 lbs. I mean I am on steroids- give me a break Doc! Anyway, I do want to comment on my shower yesterday before I have to leave. I have never been so overwhelmed by people's generosity. We go so many beautiful gifts. They filled an entire room! We got some of our major items too. I am so excited. Aidyn is going to be loving all her stuff when she gets here. I think that we will probably get to ...

Okay, I am so totally overwhelmed with all the wonderful gifts that we got at our shower. I thought that it was such an incredible experience. Plus, I got to get out of the house and see people I hadn't seen in a long time. I was happy when I got home and started putting all Aidyn Kate's things in her room. I could have bawled my eyes out:) She is going to love all this stuff!!! I know that I do. I am so appreciative of all the wonderful gifts. God blesses us more and more everyday! I don't know how life could get any better right now (besides if my paycheck could re-appear:)! But, other than that I am just floating right now. I am so pumped. I go back to the Dr a week from Tuesday. I think we will probably schedule my induction. I didn't want to do that , but he wants to make sure that he, anesthesia, and my cardiologist are there for the big event. So when we find out her "big day" I will post it for the world to see.

So- first off, Happy leap day!! I love leap year:) But anyway- tomorrow is going to be so much fun. I am having a small shower at one of my mom's friends houses in Muscle Shoals. I am so excited. I am also a little nervous though and I'm not sure why. I guess because I have gained 25 lbs since any of these folks have seen me, and because I have been stuffed up in the house for so long. I can't seem to decide what to wear etc etc. But, I am still super SUPER excited. All day long today I have been in overdrive with the nesting thing. I have hung curtains, painted in the bathroom, and just bustled around like I had nothing else to do. I am sure this will be reflected when I take my final exam for PEDS on Sunday. I haven't read anything in two weeks, and everytime I sit down to try and review things my mind just goes nuts and I can't concentrate. My attention span is about 3 minutes I think, possibly shorter:) I daydream all day long and lets not forget eat all day l...

This was a day I will never forget! Me and mom had the most unforgettable day. When we went in for the u/s Aidyn wouldn't give us any shots AT ALL. I was so frustrated and thought that I might never get to see her little face until I saw it in person. But after much coaxing (aka a noise machine on my belly) she turned just slightly and we got some pics of her face. I can't explain the way this made me feel. They aren't the best 4d pictures I have seen, but they are of my little girl, floating around in my belly. It is such a surreal experience. Even in my wildest dreams when I was trying to get pregnant, I couldn't have imagined the feelings that I am having now. Life is so beautiful sometimes. It almost makes me teary eyed. I can't look at anything in the same way that I did before I began trying to conceive this miracle child! EVERYTHING is totally different. The way my priorities are,  how I appreciate my parents, and my Mamaw. Wow! I can't believe that ...

Oh well... yesterday this little wild gal in my belly would not cooperate with the ultrasound AT ALL. She hid her face very well for the entire 30 minutes. It was crazy. We did get to catch a glimpse of her hair- yes hair! She already has a lot of it. I thought that was funny. So no pics to post this time but we are going back in two weeks for a re-shoot. I will keep everyone posted

Wow, I can't believe we are at the thirty week mark. This has all flown by so fast! I know that it is only a couple more weeks and we are going to meet this little one and be her parents forever. I found out that she is 3 lbs and 17 inches long right now and she will gain over a lb this week alone. I can't believe how they put on weight right at the end- it is so fast. No wonder I am hungry:) I was just thinking about what a blessing this pregnancy has been for me. We tried so hard for so long to get to this point. I guess I am just hormonal as always. We are really getting close to having the house done as far as the remodeling goes, but I am not quite sure we will finish up before she gets here. If they let me carry her full term that is just 7-8 more weeks. I think that they will though because I have been feeling great. I know the nursery is totally ready! It is so pretty with all those girly colors. I have never loved pink so much. I can't wait to bring her home to he...

Giant appetite from Hades! I mean somebody help me, I can't stop thinking about eating EVER:) I feel like my belly has grown 4 inches this week. I go to the cardiologist and the OB on Tuesday so we will see how much damage all this chowing down has done. I am going to be the size of my house if I don't get a hold of myself. I have done so well so far too- I hate to gain too much all at once and have a terrible time getting the weight back of post-baby. (this is sounding horribly vain, sorry) Speaking of baby, I think she will be here in the next 8-9 weeks for sure. On another note, childbirth class has been an adventure. Me and mom go together once a week. Last week was all about birth plans, breathing techniques, relaxation strategies etc. It was actually pretty good. (Plus there was cake). But all this talk about birthing  babies has me getting nervous. I have been having all these wacked out dreams about having my baby. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I have dr...

Ok, so my last blog was concerning the fact that we had made it to 6 months. Well, now here we are almost seven months along (next week) and into the hospital we go. After a very public episode of falling out at the coffee bean in R'ville, and a quick trip over to the ER we were admitted to the L&D department for observation. Once in the bed up there, I had another episode and passed out in the bed. My blood pressure was practically nothing- 50 something over 26 was the last pressure I saw before going out like a light. So we spent the next day in the hospital and now we are home again. Unfortunately, I am no longer allowed to drive, or to work. So, here I am- home bound until this little lady decides to enter the world. I am on some new medicines etc to help keep me from flaking out all the time, and under some pretty strict orders from the cardiologist. So, I guess we shall see what happens next! I go back to the OBGYN on Tuesday and I have to call the cardiologist tomorrow...

ok, so tonight was my first experience as a "student" at a childbirth education class. My mom was along for the ride. Who wants to attend a child-birthing class alone anyway?! I took my mom as my partner. It was rather interesting. I knew most all the material, but some of the tidbits of info. seem a lot more interesting to me now (being that there is a baby in my belly) than when I went to these classes for clinical hours! I guess I must face it sooner or later, this little girl does have to get out of me one way or other, and that is stressful. But my wonderful OB told me at my last appt.,  "Bonnie, there is more than one way to get her out, and I know both of them!"  This is true I suppose but oddly nerve-wrecking at the same time. I can't believe that we are getting so close to her arrival. In just a few short weeks (9-10) she will be here with us. Wow, I am going to be someone's mommy....