Avery is two weeks old today! Two weeks of pregnancy felt like an eternity. It really is true, once you finally have your bundle of joy time really does fly, and it makes me really sad! It would make me so angry when I’d complain about just not wanting to be pregnant anymore, and people would say “OH cherish it, you WILL miss it!” I’d always think they were freaking insane, how could anyone miss THAT!? I had so many aches and pains and couldn’t sleep at all towards the end of my pregnancy, but now I can honestly say that I MISS BEING PREGNANT! I don’t remember the aches and pains. Ugh. I miss my belly. I miss the anticipation of having my baby. I’m sitting here watching her sleep in her swing as I type this. It’s so surreal to me still, I just can’t believe she’s mine. I can’t believe I’m a MOM!

She’s changing so quickly already. Her smiles are getting bigger and more frequent (some people try to say it’s just gas, she’s too young to smile, but I totally disagree!) She loves to lay in her crib and watch her mobile and listen to Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart! I just love her to pieces!

Something I’m not so fond of, though, is this excess baby weight I’m carrying around! NOT so cute =P I’m starting weight watchers this Thursday with my Mom and I’m really looking forward to it! I still have a lot to lose before I’m at my pre pregnancy weight, plus I’d like to lose an extra few on top of that. We’ll see!

I guess I can take my pregnancy ticker off the sidebar now!

I can’t believe it’s the last day of 2008! That year went bay SO fast, although I’m sure being pregnant for 10 of the 12 months had something to do with my feeling that way! It’s so exciting to enter the new year with my new little family, such an amazing feeling! I feel so lucky, I have a wonderful man, a beautiful healthy baby, a place to live, clothes to wear, and food to eat. What more could I ask for? I’m really looking forwrd to this new year, it’s going to be so much more fulfilling - getting see my child grow and learn. Life is GOOD!

I know some who read my site don’t have a flickr account, so I’ll leave you with a picture of my little angel! Avery Abigail was born December 23rd at 4:18PM. She weighed in at 10lbs and 1.6oz, and measured 22.5 inches long! The nurse atually measured her at 23 inches the first two  times, but broke the tape the second time and refused to believe she was that long, so she just wrote down 22.5. =| I was in labor for about 26 hours, and pushed for 2 1/2 hours until we all realized she was stuck/too big. They used the vacuum to assist in bringing her down as low as possible, and then prepped me for a possible c-section - but fortunately, she was born with the help of forceps. To the DR’s surprise, one of the biggest reasons she wasn’t coming out on her own and with my pushing was because her arm was wrapped around her back! think - when a cop arrests you and folds your arm behind your back. Yeah - like that!  I am SO glad I avoided a c-section. We are both doing GREAT and she’s the easiest baby. She sleeps like a champ and eats like a piggy. I don’t feel sleep deprived at ALL!

Here she is!

I posted some pictures on my flickr Life is really crazy with a newborn, there’s really no time for anything except diapers, feedings, naps, and snuggle time!

Thank you all for the congrats!

And … I’m STILL PREGNANT.

Haha, just kidding! She’s here and FREAKIN’ beautiful! I’m exhausted right now so I’ll update later, I’ll be adding pictures to my flickr either tonight or tomorrow!

Just wanted to let you all know

Well, this is it. No, I’m not in labor, but the induction process begins tomorrow morning, and will hopefully end with Avery in my arms Tuesday night. Please keep your fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly. All I want is her to be healthy and get out safely. It’s funny how little you care about yourself when you have a new little person to care for! As long as she’s fine, that’s all that matters, I’d go through any kind of pain and suffering to make sure she’s a-okay!

So, I guess this is it!

WISH ME LUCK!

So B and I were out shopping for an infant swing tonight (I know, kinda last minute, eh?). When we got up to the cashier to pay, she asked me when I was due, so I reply with “last weekend!” And she goes … “OMG, that would, like, be so totally cool if your water broke, like, RIGHT here, RIGHT now!!” I honestly didn’t know what to say. Oh, and she SO reminded me of Jodi from Knocked Up, the tone of her voice especially. B just stood there and laughed while I had this shocked look on my face.

Thank you for all of the sweet comments on the last post! I’m feeling much more positive now. I was finally able to get a good nights sleep, and magically, some of my pains have disappeared and I feel more like myself now. I just have to get through the weekend, and the induction process begins Monday! Not long to go

I hate depressing doctor appointments. If you’re uncomfortable with talk of cervix issues, don’t continue to read. Basically I went in yesterday expecting that my cervix would be getting ready to have this baby being that I’m already overdue. Normally your cervix starts preparing weeks before delivery. My DR did an internal exam, and absolutely NO change whatsoever. He could barely reach the damn thing, so I was almost in tears - it hurt so bad. He also told me he’s not even sure she’s completely head down. She hasn’t begun to drop at ALL, her head is still quite high, plus, she’s sort of sideways. So, he leaves, I get dressed.

When he came back in he sat down and looked like he had bad news. He goes “Well, it looks like it’s going to be a big baby …” And I’m freaking out at this point because big babies do run in the family. I was 11 pounds, my brother was 9 1/2. Why couldn’t he tell me this weeks ago?! It’s not like she just became huge in one week. I’ve been seeing my DR every week for the past five weeks, and this is the first I’ve heard of this! Ugh, BAD NEWS all around.

So, if she doesn’t come on her own by the end of this weekend, I’m scheduled to go in Monday morning for a gel insert to help soften my cervix, and then I go back in Tuesday morning to begin actual induction. So no matter what, she will be here on the 23rd, no later. 9 days overdue. (why they are waiting so long to take action is beyond me. If she’s so “big” then why wouldn’t they want to get things going a little sooner? she’s only going to get bigger … )

I came home and cried and cried, this is really upsetting for me. I’m SO afraid of the whole induction process, it just seems so invasive. I really wanted this to happen naturally, I don’t want to feel like I’m forcing her out. Plus the fact that she’s going to be “BIG” scares the bajeezus out of me. I am so screwed.

So, anyway …that’s all really. I’m just hoping and praying to the pregnancy Gods that I go into labor on my own.

I have to keep telling myself … just six more days and she’ll be here. I think I can do this. I know I sound like the biggest whiner, it’s just that I’ve been in so much pain for so long (severe pubic/pelvic pain) and haven’t slept comfortably in forever. I’m sleep deprived already and the baby isn’t even here yet.

Six more days!!

Well, I’m still pregnant. I know, it’s only one day over my due date … but I thought I’d just pop in and let you know that I’m not a mommy yet! I have a DR appointment tomorrow and we’ll discuss induction and HOPEFULLY he’ll check me for dilation and effacement. You know you’re getting impatient when you HOPE your doctor will do an internal exam. (they HURT!) My induction date will be scheduled for either the 19th, or the 22nd, so we’ll see! Still not having any signs of labor. I’m getting really fed up with how difficult it is to get comfortable to sleep though. I totally took for granted the ability to sleep on my stomach. I can’t wait to be able to do little things like that again. Brandon has to put my shoes on for me, I feel like such a useless boob!

Did anyone catch the season finale of Dexter last night?! I’m SO SAD it’s over but all in all I was very happy with how they ended the season. It seems like all of my shows are ending at the same time! True Blood, Dexter, Gossip Girl, The Hills. What am I going to do with my time?! OH WAIT, take care of a newborn?!?!

Okay … keep sending those vibes =P

I’m watching the news and just caught coverage on this story. Basically, an insanely ridiculous peice of shit (”human being”) had been neglecting SIX horses. Investigation only began when someone drove their car into the ditch, and were using an emaciated horse to haul the car out. SERIOUSLY. WTF is wrong with people??? The poor horse collapsed in the ditch from exhaustion, and eventually had to be put down because it was in such horrible condition. I just DON’T understand. If you can’t take care of your animals, WHY EVEN HAVE THEM in the first place!?!? The same goes for people who leave their dogs outside ALL year round, tied up on a leash. What is the point?!?! I’m not a violent person by any means, but stories like this just drive me MAD. I hope that son of a bitch gets what he deserves. UGH.

Moving on … I had a bit of an eventful morning. I had my last DR appt before the due date and my blood pressure was way up. Totally abnormal for me since it’s been perfect all along. My DR sent me up the hospital right away for a non stress test, and blood work. My blood pressure went back down while I was there, baby’s heart beat was great, and the nurses couldn’t believe how active she was. False alarm. I’ve been feeling like crap all day though, I just feel dizzy, tired - but can’t sleep, sore all over, just BLAH in general. Hopefully this means things are starting. My DR informed me he’s leaving for Florida today and won’t be back until Monday. Thanks DOC! He was like “but don’t worry, someone will be here if you do go into labor!” LOL Ummm I hope so. The next DR in line to deliver me totally reminds me of the asian DR from knocked up. It cracks me up … I don’t think I’d be able to focus if he were delivering my baby.

Send labor vibes, pls!

I’ve been trying EVERY thing to get this baby to show up a little early, and nothing is working so far. I’m talking huge pineapples, tons and tons of walking,  bouncing on my birthing ball, etc. I actually convinced B to try *gasp* SEX … and I think he finally realizes that he’s not going to bump her head. Seriously …. MEN. I’ll try anything at this point, so if you have any good suggestions or anything that worked for you, let me have ‘em! I still have 6 days until my actual due date, but I’m positive she’s fully baked and ready. She just wants to fatten up some more  to make my delivery that much more uncomfortable.

However, there IS a full moon this Friday, and it has been said that a full moon will cause a woman to go into labor if she’s close to her due date. So, FINGERS CROSSED. My mother in law saw a fortune teller last night and apparently I’m going to have Avery tomorrow. PLEASE BE RIGHT.

Anybody want to take a guess at when she’ll arrive/how big she’ll be? CLICK!

Ugh, I think I’m going to take a nap or something before The Hills.