Taylor's Room!

AM I REALLY THIS CLOSE ?!?!?!

I am getting so excited about the fact that I will be meeting my little princess in just a few short weeks. The last time I spoke to my doctor he said if everything continues going well and if I do not have her on my own by the end of the month he could induce me around the 4th. When I saw him last I was 50% effaced and a finger tip dilated- that was at 35 1/2 weeks. I will see him again tomorrow to see if there has been any progress and find out Taylor's weight. I would really like to be at least 75% effaced and at least a couple centimeters dilated before being induced. But overall I am content with where I am at this point in the pregnancy and for the first time the wait doesn't seem so bad- I guess the light is shining ever so bright at the end of the tunnel these days. I go on vacation this Friday and I would be fine if she decides to wait a couple weeks before making her big appearance because it would give me a chance to get some last minute things done-like some deep cleaning,laundry, organizing and try to take advantage of getting some extra rest before she gets here, not that sleeping is a big success these days anyway between being uncomfortable and constant trips to the rest room but I still enjoy trying =). It's weird because all this time I've felt like things couldn't go fast enough but now it's like things are speeding up and I find myself wondering where the time went. I can even begin to express my excitement -if anyone knows me at all they know how much I absolutely love children and the fact that I will be having my own, that I will have my own in just a few short weeks is almost overwhelming, I still can't believe it. I can't wait!

Things are about to change as we know them.

I'm finally nearing the end of the pregnancy. At this point all I can eat, sleep and think about is "get this baby out of me=)"! I just can't wait to see Taylor and be a mom. Not too much longer now. Although it will be strange to think of myself as a mother and the fact that I have a child. But I look forward to the road ahead. It still seems a little unreal at this point but I am sure once I hold Taylor for the 1st time reality will set in. It seems like time moves so quickly sometimes. It's crazy to think how much has changed since I 1st meet danny. I was dating danny, getting engaged, getting married, and starting a new life together. Now Danny is done with school focusing on his career and I'm pregnant about to have our 1st child. It's so crazy to see how many changes have taken place since I first meet Danny almost 6 years ago. It seems life is constantly changing. Well I see my Doc today =)! I'll post an update about how things went later!

Almost 35 weeks =)!! A lot of Random updates.

I am almost 35 weeks, so in just a few short weeks I will finally get to meet Taylor =). Just saying that makes me smile. I've started to get quit nervous about the whole birthing experience. Danny and I took some birthing classes and I can honestly say I think that just made me more nervous. As a matter of fact when they got to part of our class that actually showed women in labor I had to leave early because I felt like I was going to hyperventilate. I guess I'm just one of those people that is better left to just experience it for myself with little knowledge of what exactly I'm in store for. At this point I try not to think about it too much because the more I think about it the more nervous I get. I would consider myself a fairly strong person but at the same time I can be such a chicken. I guess that's when I just have to remind myself that God is in complete control and not to mention 100's of 1000's of women have survived labor.

Taylor's room is pretty much ready for her and I love how it turned out. I actually impressed myself this past weekend because I made her curtains, tie backs and valance and they actually turned out quit well and match the room perfect! I will try to post pictures of her room shortly.

At this point sleeping is starting to become more and more difficult thanks to my big 'ole tummy, and if it's not discomfort it's the constant need to got to the bathroom that keeps me up. Not to mention lately I've been taking forever to fall asleep it's like my mind won't stop racing and then when I wake up to go to the bathroom it's takes me forever to fall asleep again. The other day I woke up at 4am and didn't even feel like trying to fall back asleep so I just did some laundry and watched TV till I had to get ready for work. I guess that's God's way of getting me ready for some sleepless nights in the near future.

I've had a couple doctor's appointments since I updated last, two weeks ago I was told Taylor was almost 51/2 pounds and in the 75% -what a chunker. Also my doctor said that she is practicing breathing and if I went into labor or something happened where they had to take her early there is nothing that doesn't point to a happy healthy baby girl! Which is relief!! I've started seeing my doctor weekly, and started getting ultra sounds weekly so over all she is doing great and growing and we can't wait till she's here!

I know it's probably way too early but I've already packed Taylor's diaper bag and hospital bag. It was so much fun getting her all ready. It got me so excited as if I needed any help. The other day I had Danny put her stroller together and I probably looked like a crazy person because I put her car seat in it and strolled around the house pretending Taylor was inside and I felt out of my mind until the next day Danny started doing the same thing. I think new baby stuff does that to a person, you can't really just put it together without acting out the part.

Taylor's Cousin is finally here !!

I was a mess all day Tuesday because I had to be stuck at work. All I wanted was to get in my car and wait at the hospital till Isaak's arrival, instead I called Amick or anyone at the hospital that would pick up the phone to keep me clued in on any and all updates. Finally 5 o'clock came and Danny and I went straight to the hospital. Around 9 pm we heard that Christy was almost 10cm and would begin pushing soon. We all waited outside her room with great anticipation.

I will never forget the relief, excitement, anticipation and pure joy I felt when I saw them take that beautiful baby from Christy's room to the room next door where they cleaned him up and weighed him. The sound of his first cry was so over whelming! My eyes quickly filled with tears of joy. I looked at Danny who was making sure to capture everything he could on video and noticed a glazed looked over his eyes we were both so amazed by the miracle that we had just witnessed. Isaak was perfect! I will never forget that moment. Praise Jesus for life, praise Jesus for Amick,Christy and their beautiful new son Isaak!

She has hair ?!?!?! 29weeks 4days!

Yes according to the girl that did my ultrasound yesterday our little monkey has a good bit of hair on her little head...how neat is that! I'm hoping it will be enough for me to put a little clip or bow in - so she won't be confused with being a boy. I can't wait, anytime I find out something new it just peaks my curiosity about what she looks like a little more. I have a strong feeling that her hair will be dark like her daddy's but we'll see.

This weekend we are headed to Ocala for a baby shower our family has planned for us. I am so excited, it will be my first baby shower and I can't wait! I have no idea what to expect because they have kept a pretty tight lid on most of the details but I do know that just for that fact that family will be there it's going to be great! I just hope that taking a couple Tylenol pm will help me pass out on the long trip down there so I won't be so uncomfortable. Sitting for 6 hours in a car when your almost 8 mths pregnant is never enjoyable but it will be we'll worth it and I can't wait!

3rd Trimester!!! YAY!

About Taylor:
I went to the scan lab and they said that Taylor weighs 2pounds and 11 ounces =) she's only 5 ounces from be a 3 pounder =) I have my next ultrasound with my doctor on the 29th so I could almost bet before the months up she'll be over 3 pounds. I'm so proud of her she's doing so good. Anyway they said that I am lining up perfect with how far a long I am. She has really started to pack a punch these days. When I went to the scan lab last night she was kicking so hard that she would kick the person scanning right off the spot they were trying to scan …it was pretty funny. I don't think she likes being bother too much because she was moving and kicking up a storm the whole time, I think we wore her out because about 10 mins after we left she must have feel asleep because I didn't feel any movement for at least a couple hours after the appointment. I guess she can feel them pushing in my tummy while scanning and she either doesn't like it or she loves it and thinks it's play time…who knows I just know she kicks harder and moves more.
About me:
Nothing too new and exciting other then the fact that I am getting so dang fat, it's slightly depressing but I keep reminding myself it all for a good cause and I try not to compare myself to other pregnant ppl who aren't looking quit as plump =). I am just hoping that breast feeding, caring for new born, not getting nauseous the sec I get a little hungry will all some how work in my favor after the baby is born…in the mean time I remind myself that I've lost weight before and I can do it again. Now that the weather has cooled down a little I hope to find the energy to at least walk a few times a week (a little late in the game I know) which I'm sure isn't going to work any miracles but it has to be better then nothing. Well I guess that's enough about me getting fat for now=)!
What we've been up to:
Danny and I have been hard at work, working a number of different projects which are all finally starting to show and come together. We have now successfully completely remodeled the bathrooms, we have repainted nearly the whole house, put up new base boards, started working on the nursery, and almost finished the guest bedroom. We still have a ton to get done before little Taylor is here but I am determined before she arrives this house will be our home and each room will have a purpose and not one room in the house will go untouched =)….I guess some might call this the nesting phase but I think I took nesting to a whole new level. It has been a lot of work and even a lot of stress but now it's being come more apparent as things are starting to come together that it was more then worth it!
Thoughts lately:
I have been having a lot of dreams lately. I think the fact that Taylor's arrival is getting closer and closer becomes more of a reality everyday. I just can't even begin to imagine what it will be like to have a child, a daughter, and what it will be like being a mother, becoming a family? All these thoughts are constantly floating around in my head. One night I was thinking what it would be like the first time I saw her and I can't even begin to rap my mind around it. I love hearing Danny talk about his views of being a father and how he plans to take care of me and Taylor while I'm worn out after delivery. He begin acting out the situation, "come on Tata let's let mommy gets some sleep =)"…he had me cracking up. We both realize things are never how you plan them to be and things are often not the way you expected them to be but it's still fun guessing and talking about it. I have no real expectations, I plan to just take everything one day at a time. I do know that life as we now know it will never be the same…and I believe that this change holds more positives then negatives. So all that to say, we're not exactly sure what we're in store for but I know it's an adventure that we are both thrilled to experience together as a couple, and thankful that God has granted us this amazing gift!