28 -- 30 weeks

The SINGLE digit countdown has now begun... NINE (9) weeks or less until we welcome Madelyn Skye into the world. I have so many emotions about that fact. I am excited more than anything to meet and hold this sweet miracle... Although, I gotta admit I'm terrified-- I am about to be a mommy to this little baby-- something I've dreamed about my whole life but never thought would become reality. This precious baby will depend on me for her every need while I've and still do depend on others for a lot of my needs. Can I do it? I have to do it and I will give it my all.  I am Madelyn's mommy! It is going to be challenging; however, I have an amazing husband, momma, sister, daddy, family who is more than willing to help. I will have to do things differently, be creative, innovative, organized, and extremely patient and determined. Best part is though, Madelyn will not know any differently-- it'll be just normal. I am overwhelmed, too, with how much we have to do in so little time.... My sister promises that it will all come together just in time. I'm taking her word.

I am currently 30 weeks. It is weird to say that.  These past two weeks have been fun with Christmas and New Years. I hope everyone had a great holiday-- I did! You could definitely tell I'm  becoming a mom- I got a Hamilton Beach The Scoop for all those soon-to-be sleepless nights, things I'll need for the hospital like a robe, slippers, ect, Madelyn even got presents from her Aunt Crystal! Christmas night was a blast was all the kids, family, and good food.  However, the Saturday after Christmas, Bailey, my 7 year old niece, was in the hospital having her appendix removed. Scared us all. That was a very nerve racking weekend but she came home the next day and is healing well. Poor baby! We all got together New Years Eve at Crystal's and had a bonfire and made s'mores to ring in 2013 which was really fun. I was telling David it didn't seem so scary to say we'll have a baby NEXT YEAR but now it's THIS Year, two months... Holy moly! haha.

  

 

 

 

Desirae and Dakota were spending the night with me and decided to do a "maternity photo shoot" They fixed my bed up, my bedroom, fixed my hair, did my makeup, changed my outfits, gathered props. Let me remind you they are 12 and 10 years old! And the results were this-- AMAZING: (29 weeks)

  

 

 

I had my OB appointment on Wednesday (1/2) and it went excellent. I was supposed to see a different doctor because Dr Alt was working on the L&D floor.  She came through the office and saw me and told the nurse to text her when I was ready to be seen because she wanted to see me. I think that's just cool... I passed my glucose test, yay. Madelyn's prefect and growing like crazy! In the past 3 weeks, she has gained 1.1 lb making her weigh 2.15 lbs. BASICALLY THREE POUNDS!!! Wow hehe. And I've only gained a pound myself putting me at 105. Madelyn was asleep during the ultrasound so not very entertaining but her head's down and her knees were all up in my rib cage-- no wonder my ribs hurt! In the past few days, I have been in some pain with her in my ribs. It hurts so bad. It's all I can do not to cry. Everything just hurts. And these "braxton hicks" are increasing. She needs more room for sure but my belly grows everyday... And her movements are so strong now. There are less of them but bigger. I love seeing her hand going across my belly though. Just 9 more weeks!  I can do it!!!!!!!! 

I am getting so excited about my baby shower but can't believe it's already here. It is Saturday, January 26. Yayyyyy! I'm registered at Target and Babies-R-Us. It's going to be awesome! One of David's co-workers gave us a beautiful armoire and chest of drawers-- I love it.  And this weekend we finally painted the nursery. My dad did an excellent job paining it! We left it to him because he is amazing at painting! It's all coming together. Here are some pictures:

Thank you for all the prayers! Please keep praying for a smooth, stress-free rest of this pregnancy and for a healthy Madelyn.