I haven't been posting as I should because I know there is so much catch up to do, which only leads me to get further behind. That cycle must end!!
Yesterday Lauralie turned seven months old. She amazes her daddy and me daily.
She has been army crawling since 4 1/2 months and has started a true crawl recently. She has her two center bottom teeth. Lauralie has begun to greet me in her crib by pulling herself up into a standing position and yelling out till I come get her. She loves to play on the floor with all of her fun toys. Although sometimes I wonder who enjoys her toys more, Lauralie or Daddy!
There is nothing greater than Lauralie looking up at me and watching her eyes light up as that beautiful smile sweeps across her face. She warms my heart and soul. I never realized how someone so little could encourage me to strive even harder to be everything that I should be.
I may do minor recaps from time to time- and I desperately need to post pictures but I'm on the lappy with no pics so those will need to wait. From here on out this blog will feature our daily goings on, from Lauralie to different projects I have going on, and may include anything else I feel like expanding upon.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
A new baby is like the beginning of all things-- wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. -Eda J. LeShan
It is time to bring this blog back into action. I can't believe I let it sit for a year now. So much has happened it is time to start catching up. How can one begin to summarize a whole year in just one post? I for one can't seem to figure it out so for now we'll just deal with the "big event" of 2009.
May 6, 2009
I went in for my 38wk OB visit- I had been progressing the past couple of weeks and was excited about where I would be then. I was dilated to a 3, and 95% effaced. Everything looked great except for my picture perfect blood pressure. My Doctor had the nurse check my BP a couple of times and every time it was dancing around 140/96, which is high and SUPER high for me. I was kicked over to L&D to get things checked out. What an adventure that was, nothing like spending a few hours in the hospital hooked up to machines being told that if your BP doesn't come down we are having a baby TODAY!! Thankfully after a couple of hours on the machines it lowered and I was released. Due to the blood pressure scare and the fact that I was progressing we decided to schedule an induction for Monday the 11th. (I'll save my thoughts of induction for later)
Monday 11, 2009
Chad, my mom and I loaded up at 5:45am to head to the hospital. I checked in at 6:30 and the fun began. After the initial paperwork was addressed, the nurses started hooking up all the machines and gadgets to monitor the baby and me. Upon arrival I was completely effaced and somewhere between a 3-4, Lauralie was ready to come!! I was started on a low dose of pitocin and things began to move, slowly. Doctor came in around 12:00 and broke my water and increased the pitocin level again. Boy did things start moving then. I forget all of the exact details, when you are in that much pain you aren't thinking about what time it is, but I was progressing quickly. I skipped the part of getting the epidural- best thing EVER!! The doctor that put it in was amazing, one little set back in that I had a reaction to one of the meds and began itching like mad but nothing benadryl wouldn't cure. Anyways by 2:30 I was at a 10 and Lauralie had moved all the way down. Our fabulous nurse suggested for me to rest prior to pushing to help shorten the length of time I would have to push. It was around 4:30 that I began pushing. I pushed and pushed and pushed. She was so close but we just couldn't get over this one hurdle. Doctor offered the vacuum and we accepted. Due to using the vacuum Lauralie was getting listed as "high risk" so a swarm of nurses came in to greet her into the world. This title also meant that Lauralie would not be placed directly on mommy or that daddy would be able to cut the cord, which was all a bummer but anything for our little girl's safety. Lauralie scored well and shortly she was resting in daddy's arms. That moment laying in the bed, looking across the room and seeing Chad hold our daughter was so precious, monumental. We instantly went from being madly in love with each other to madly in love with each other and our beautiful baby girl.
As I was getting fixed up, Chad came and rested Lauralie on my chest. Here it is 5 months later and I can remember the feeling of her weight on my chest. The emotions that came along with that touch I'll never forget. After all of the heartache Chad and I faced trying to bring a baby into this world, we finally won! Lauralie Reese was born at 6:20pm weighing 7lbs 4oz and was 18.5 inches long. Daddy and I were both shocked that she came out sporting a fair amount of light red/dark blonde hair! Our child wasn't BALD!!
I could continue on with how madly in love we are with Lauralie but I'll spare you for now. I've got plenty to catch up on and to remain current with that I'll be able to sicken you with the amount of gushy love we share.
May 6, 2009
I went in for my 38wk OB visit- I had been progressing the past couple of weeks and was excited about where I would be then. I was dilated to a 3, and 95% effaced. Everything looked great except for my picture perfect blood pressure. My Doctor had the nurse check my BP a couple of times and every time it was dancing around 140/96, which is high and SUPER high for me. I was kicked over to L&D to get things checked out. What an adventure that was, nothing like spending a few hours in the hospital hooked up to machines being told that if your BP doesn't come down we are having a baby TODAY!! Thankfully after a couple of hours on the machines it lowered and I was released. Due to the blood pressure scare and the fact that I was progressing we decided to schedule an induction for Monday the 11th. (I'll save my thoughts of induction for later)
Monday 11, 2009
Chad, my mom and I loaded up at 5:45am to head to the hospital. I checked in at 6:30 and the fun began. After the initial paperwork was addressed, the nurses started hooking up all the machines and gadgets to monitor the baby and me. Upon arrival I was completely effaced and somewhere between a 3-4, Lauralie was ready to come!! I was started on a low dose of pitocin and things began to move, slowly. Doctor came in around 12:00 and broke my water and increased the pitocin level again. Boy did things start moving then. I forget all of the exact details, when you are in that much pain you aren't thinking about what time it is, but I was progressing quickly. I skipped the part of getting the epidural- best thing EVER!! The doctor that put it in was amazing, one little set back in that I had a reaction to one of the meds and began itching like mad but nothing benadryl wouldn't cure. Anyways by 2:30 I was at a 10 and Lauralie had moved all the way down. Our fabulous nurse suggested for me to rest prior to pushing to help shorten the length of time I would have to push. It was around 4:30 that I began pushing. I pushed and pushed and pushed. She was so close but we just couldn't get over this one hurdle. Doctor offered the vacuum and we accepted. Due to using the vacuum Lauralie was getting listed as "high risk" so a swarm of nurses came in to greet her into the world. This title also meant that Lauralie would not be placed directly on mommy or that daddy would be able to cut the cord, which was all a bummer but anything for our little girl's safety. Lauralie scored well and shortly she was resting in daddy's arms. That moment laying in the bed, looking across the room and seeing Chad hold our daughter was so precious, monumental. We instantly went from being madly in love with each other to madly in love with each other and our beautiful baby girl.
As I was getting fixed up, Chad came and rested Lauralie on my chest. Here it is 5 months later and I can remember the feeling of her weight on my chest. The emotions that came along with that touch I'll never forget. After all of the heartache Chad and I faced trying to bring a baby into this world, we finally won! Lauralie Reese was born at 6:20pm weighing 7lbs 4oz and was 18.5 inches long. Daddy and I were both shocked that she came out sporting a fair amount of light red/dark blonde hair! Our child wasn't BALD!!
I could continue on with how madly in love we are with Lauralie but I'll spare you for now. I've got plenty to catch up on and to remain current with that I'll be able to sicken you with the amount of gushy love we share.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Daddy got a new job!!
What an exciting day! Chad had an interview last Thursday with the City of Irving, Monday they called and asked for him to come in for a second interview with the City Manager. After the meeting today, Chad was offered the job! I am so proud of him.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Our first hospital visit..
Baby don't you know its a bit early for us to be making trips to the hospital??
On Sunday 10/12 I started to be sick. Really sick. Between Sunday morning and Monday morning I probably threw up close to two dozen times. When I woke up Monday to get ready for work I started to feel very weak. I called the kids dad (nanny job) and told him I wouldn't be able to come in, good thing he had the day off. After that I called Nancy (mil) and asked her to take me to the doctor. After fighting everyone up front I got to see Dr. Swegler- after she figured out I was severely dehydrated she called my ob, Dr. Emmett, and I was sent to HEB. I spent several hours in the ER, during which I got an ultra sound and was able to see Baby Love Bug once again. At first the tech wouldn't let me see the monitor or anything, finally she turned on the heartbeat and I just broke down into tears. I was so happy to hear that sweet precious noise. After the tech realized how stressed I was, she turned the monitor and pointed baby out to me! Later Monday evening I was finally admitted into the hospital where I remained until Wednesday evening. After some speculation we came to the conclusion that I had a nasty virus on top of my morning sickness.
I have been doing okay since, pretty weak and blah feeling but we are managing little one! Love you, Baby!!
On Sunday 10/12 I started to be sick. Really sick. Between Sunday morning and Monday morning I probably threw up close to two dozen times. When I woke up Monday to get ready for work I started to feel very weak. I called the kids dad (nanny job) and told him I wouldn't be able to come in, good thing he had the day off. After that I called Nancy (mil) and asked her to take me to the doctor. After fighting everyone up front I got to see Dr. Swegler- after she figured out I was severely dehydrated she called my ob, Dr. Emmett, and I was sent to HEB. I spent several hours in the ER, during which I got an ultra sound and was able to see Baby Love Bug once again. At first the tech wouldn't let me see the monitor or anything, finally she turned on the heartbeat and I just broke down into tears. I was so happy to hear that sweet precious noise. After the tech realized how stressed I was, she turned the monitor and pointed baby out to me! Later Monday evening I was finally admitted into the hospital where I remained until Wednesday evening. After some speculation we came to the conclusion that I had a nasty virus on top of my morning sickness.
I have been doing okay since, pretty weak and blah feeling but we are managing little one! Love you, Baby!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
New Name
I think I have settled on a nickname for baby- Baby Love Bug, or simply Love Bug. I wanted something cute and fun to name baby for the time being. I'm not crazy about some of the typical baby nicknames.
I slowed down on posting mainly because I allowed people to put doubt/fear into my mind about the pregnancy so I was starting to distance myself from everything. I've decided I don't want that. If others want to be skeptical about the pregnancy fine, but I'm not going to do that. This is my baby, and I'm going to enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can- regardless of how things go.
I had my first bout of morning sickness on Sunday the 21st. It was lovely- during church even. I felt fine afterwards, I even went to the gym that afternoon. Since then I have had a few other episodes. Today was my first multiple bathroom run. At work, at church- thankfully that was it. I've just been so queasy all day.
I've got nothing really to update on- just me puking my guts from time to time. It is reassuring to assume baby is doing good. I can't wait to see Baby Love Bug!! One more week!!! One more week!!! Giddy Giddy!!!
I slowed down on posting mainly because I allowed people to put doubt/fear into my mind about the pregnancy so I was starting to distance myself from everything. I've decided I don't want that. If others want to be skeptical about the pregnancy fine, but I'm not going to do that. This is my baby, and I'm going to enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can- regardless of how things go.
I had my first bout of morning sickness on Sunday the 21st. It was lovely- during church even. I felt fine afterwards, I even went to the gym that afternoon. Since then I have had a few other episodes. Today was my first multiple bathroom run. At work, at church- thankfully that was it. I've just been so queasy all day.
I've got nothing really to update on- just me puking my guts from time to time. It is reassuring to assume baby is doing good. I can't wait to see Baby Love Bug!! One more week!!! One more week!!! Giddy Giddy!!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Baby, you wouldn't believe it
Last Saturday morning Chad woke up at 5:30am and hustled to our bathroom. He began hollering for me, I jumped up and walked into the bathroom to find myself standing in water. We had water everywhere in that bathroom. We immediately started soaking up water. I ran downstairs to get more towels and found that it sounded like it was raining cats and dogs in our formal dinning room. After we finished soaking up water upstairs we moved downstairs. The wood flooring downstairs was already starting to buckle.
Tuesday we finally spoke with the insurance adjuster and she advised us to have Service Master out to dry out the rooms. They ripped out all of the wood flooring from downstairs, our closet and the linoleum from the bathroom. Service Master set up fans all over the damaged rooms and some dehumidifiers- can we say LOUD!! They said it could take 3-5 days, I hope its only 3.
Plumber is coming tomorrow (Thursday) to write a report about why the toilet leaked for insurance purposes. The adjuster is suppose to come out Friday afternoon to evaluate the damages and we'll go from there. So much drama- not something we needed right now, or ever for that matter.
We have come to the conclusion that there will always be "something" even when we think we've covered all of our bases something else hits us and makes us realize we have very little control in the game of life.
Sweet baby of my mine know that life will give you ups and downs. Things will not always go your way- sometimes it may even seem as if you never get your way, but know that things of this life are just that, things of this life. Sometimes it takes big, bad things for us to realize how good we really do have it. Always find the silver lining.
We love you so much baby.
Tuesday we finally spoke with the insurance adjuster and she advised us to have Service Master out to dry out the rooms. They ripped out all of the wood flooring from downstairs, our closet and the linoleum from the bathroom. Service Master set up fans all over the damaged rooms and some dehumidifiers- can we say LOUD!! They said it could take 3-5 days, I hope its only 3.
Plumber is coming tomorrow (Thursday) to write a report about why the toilet leaked for insurance purposes. The adjuster is suppose to come out Friday afternoon to evaluate the damages and we'll go from there. So much drama- not something we needed right now, or ever for that matter.
We have come to the conclusion that there will always be "something" even when we think we've covered all of our bases something else hits us and makes us realize we have very little control in the game of life.
Sweet baby of my mine know that life will give you ups and downs. Things will not always go your way- sometimes it may even seem as if you never get your way, but know that things of this life are just that, things of this life. Sometimes it takes big, bad things for us to realize how good we really do have it. Always find the silver lining.
We love you so much baby.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Happy Anniversary
Humph- It is hard to post when there really isn't anything to say. I don't want this to turn into something that just sits and is neglected so for now you might see a bunch of pointless posts, but a post is a post. Haha.
I have my first OB appointment scheduled but it is not for an eternity- or at least that is how it seems. I go in on October 9th. We should be able to see a healthy heartbeat at that time. I'd rather go in a little "late" than have an appointment to early and not see anything- that would just be scary. I am so eager to see this little bean. Right now I'm still fairly "unattached" but I think seeing him/her will make me feel so much better. I've contemplated getting some more HPT so I can make sure the line is still there and much darker just for a little bit of reassurance but I've remained strong--for now. All I can do is put my faith in God.
Grow Baby Grow.
So far I haven't had any morning sickness. Honestly- I really don't "feel" pregnant. Which they say is common for how early in my pregnancy I am. By late afternoon I am ready to curl up for a nap but Morgan makes sure I am up on my toes, busy little-thang that she is!
I had my first session at LA Fitness this week. Hopefully this will be a great way for me to get some exercise but not be exposed to all of the nasty stuff in the air that makes me sick. I'm not about to spend a week in the hospital again with pneumonia. Keith showed me around and basically exposed me to all of the equipment- so hopefully next time I can get in and find some form of routine!
Today is Chad and my 4 yr wedding anniversary. I remember our wedding so clearly I can't believe its been 4 years. When Chad got up this morning to get in the shower I sneaked downstairs and made french toast and scrambled some eggs- He was quite surprised! He then told me we have reservations for tomorrow night- of course he won't tell me where, that lil stinker! It is such a great feeling to know that I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. I love you so much Chad!!
We have a foundation guy coming soon so I should probably get ready for his arrival!
We love you baby.
I have my first OB appointment scheduled but it is not for an eternity- or at least that is how it seems. I go in on October 9th. We should be able to see a healthy heartbeat at that time. I'd rather go in a little "late" than have an appointment to early and not see anything- that would just be scary. I am so eager to see this little bean. Right now I'm still fairly "unattached" but I think seeing him/her will make me feel so much better. I've contemplated getting some more HPT so I can make sure the line is still there and much darker just for a little bit of reassurance but I've remained strong--for now. All I can do is put my faith in God.
Grow Baby Grow.
So far I haven't had any morning sickness. Honestly- I really don't "feel" pregnant. Which they say is common for how early in my pregnancy I am. By late afternoon I am ready to curl up for a nap but Morgan makes sure I am up on my toes, busy little-thang that she is!
I had my first session at LA Fitness this week. Hopefully this will be a great way for me to get some exercise but not be exposed to all of the nasty stuff in the air that makes me sick. I'm not about to spend a week in the hospital again with pneumonia. Keith showed me around and basically exposed me to all of the equipment- so hopefully next time I can get in and find some form of routine!
Today is Chad and my 4 yr wedding anniversary. I remember our wedding so clearly I can't believe its been 4 years. When Chad got up this morning to get in the shower I sneaked downstairs and made french toast and scrambled some eggs- He was quite surprised! He then told me we have reservations for tomorrow night- of course he won't tell me where, that lil stinker! It is such a great feeling to know that I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. I love you so much Chad!!
We have a foundation guy coming soon so I should probably get ready for his arrival!
We love you baby.
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