Birth Story

I am trying to get this story down while it is still fresh in my mind. On Tuesday morning, the 9th, I woke up around 4 am having contractions. I had been having them on and off, but felt the first real ones around 4. At about 7 they had picked up enough to where I thought it was time to go to the hospital. My mom came over and picked up Raylee, while Paul and I headed to the hospital. We did stop at Burger King for some breakfast on the way though! =) Once at the hospital, the nurse I would have all day admitted me, and told me I was dialated to 4 cm. This sounded ok to me, because 4 is better than 1! They then moved us to our own room, and the nurse came in and said they needed to put me on magnesium, because I had high blood pressure. The magnesium made me sick, and she said it would slow down my contractions, although luckily I was still able to progress. Family started arriving, which was a great distraction from everything else.  Around 3 pm, my nurse came in and said I was dialated to a 7, and that my Dr. wanted to start me on pitocin to speed things up.  I knew the pitocin would speed things up, but about 45 min. later I was ready to push. My nurse came in and, said I was ready and boy was I. The Doctor was on his way but Brinn was ready to make her arrival. She was born at 3:52, crying and beautiful. The Dr. made it in the room about 5 min. later, but by then I did not care. My beatiful girl was healthy, and I was healthy, and that is all that mattered to me.
Here are some pictures from the day.

My Daddy helping through some pain.

Last pictures as a family of 3!

She is Here!

Sisters meeting!

My baby sister & my baby girl

Little sisters! <3

After everyone left, I had a had a scare when I was trying to get out of the bath tub, and I fainted. Luckily Paul was there to catch me, and I was able to get some rest and feel better.

Up next is more pictures, and I will try to post the link to the pictures they took in the hospital that turned out really great, but until then hope everyone is having a great weekend!



Introducing...

Brinn Danielle Barber

August 9, 2011 3:52 p.m.

7lbs. 1oz. 19.25 inches



I am working on posts with (lots) more pictures, and the birth story, so check back in the next few days for those. We are so in love with our new baby girl, and are so thankful for this blessing. God is GOOD!

Everyone have a great day!

Well...

I would love to be announcing the birth of our new baby girl, but unfortunately we are STILL waiting for her. Today I went for my 41 week appointment at the doctor. She scheduled a non-stress test for this Thursday if she has not made her arrival by then. They will make sure everything looks ok, and we will decide where to go from there.

Although I would love to be posting pictures of Brinn, I will have to settle for a picture of her on her due date

Raylee went and stayed 3 days at my Mom's house. We just got her home this evening, and even though we know she had so much fun, it is nice that we get to spend a little bit more time with her, and  just  her, before little sister gets here.

Hope everyone had a great day!!





Still Here

Well, I had another Dr's appointment today, and there was a little progress, but nothing serious. I have been having contractions on and off since then, but nothing consistant so we wait. We ordered our double stroller today thanks to my Dad & Lenora! (Thanks Grandma & Grandpa!) I am excited to try it out! Here is a pic.

Last week it rained here almost every day, and Raylee looked so cute in her raincoat!

Hope everyone is having a great day!



Wordless Wednesday

Brinn Update & Football is ON!

Just a little update on Miss Brinn:
I went to the Doctor yesterday, and I was dilated to a 2! I was also down a pound. :) Basically, it could be any day now. My guess is that it will be late next week, but I know that once those contractions start it is go time! When I had Raylee, I felt my 1st contractions around 4 in the afternoon, went to the hospital around 10 at night and Raylee was born at 1:19 a.m. It was very fast! Seeing as this is my 2nd, things should go even faster, so once I feel consistent contractions we will be headed to the hospital!

Also, as I am sure you have heard, football is back! Paul got his fantasy football invitation today, and he is so excited. He is playing in the same league as last year, and even though it takes up SO much time, I am happy for him. Little does he know that I used some Kohl's cash, and this is on the way to our house:

Hope everyone is having a good evening! Check back tomorrow for Wordless Wednesday!

Friday Randomness

It is Friday! Although Paul has to work tomorrow because of a rain out earlier this week, Raylee is staying with my Mom tonight. Paul and I have a date to go eat, spend some gift cards, and pre-register at the hospital. Sounds exciting right?! Anyways I wanted to post some random things from around here.

      1st up is a picture of what our rainy day looked like earlier this week.

My two loves taking a nap:

Then on Thursday we took Raylee to the Doctor for a checkup. She weighed 28 lbs. 3 oz. and she was 34.5 inches tall. She had to get three shots, which were difficult, but she handled them so well. So proud of my tough girl.

& finally just wanted to share a deal I got a gap.com today. They ha a 3 HOUR sale that I had to take advantage of. I got the girls matching hoodie zip up sweaters. It was 40% off and free shipping so I ended up getting both of them for the price of 1! It will still be a while before they can wear them, but these are the best sweatshirts, and will look so cute!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!