33 Weeks

What an exciting, overwhelmingly blessed week.  Only 37 days to go until we meet baby Madelyn.  I am gaining confidence and getting more prepared as the days come. I had an OB appointment with ultrasound last Friday, my spectacular baby shower Saturday, a visit from one of my best friends from TX Tuesday, and an appointment with the Anesthesiologist Thursday. This will be a long blog... Enjoy.

Last Friday (1/25) was my regular OB appointment and growth scan. It went excellent. Madelyn was being a stinker during the ultrasound- sticking out her tongue, opening her eyes, moving around (too bad her Daddy missed it- he got called into work just before we were leaving for the appointment). And she has HAIR!! You could see it floating in the fluid.  She looks just like her Daddy. Precious. I may be bias but my baby is the cutest thing ever... She weighed a whopping 4.4lbs, too (I definitely feel it). I'm already in love-- I feel like I know her already which is making me gain confidence in taking care of her.  Anyway, baby and I are well. I was not able to weigh because David wasn't there to help. The doctor thinks I'm passing out due to dehydration so I'm trying to drink lots more. My next appointment is February 8th.

 Saturday (1/26) was my baby shower and momma's birthday.  At the beginning of the shower, everyone sung Happy Birthday to her which was awesome.  I am still speechless-- no words can truly express my gratitude, my thankfulness, or my heart. I am blessed beyond words, beyond imagination. It was amazing.  So many people came to celebrate Madelyn, even people from my school years that have helped mold me into whom I am today and who has a very special place in my heart.  I loved seeing everyone and just having fun with them. I was very emotional that day.  It didn't help matters when Julie and Michele gave everyone a candle and started a prayer chain. The words, the blessings, the wishes, the prayers that everyone said were so overwhelmingly special to me.  I was doing great with controlling my tears... until it was my momma's turn. I LOST IT! She said she didn't have a prayer request- she just wanted to thank God for the blessing I am to her and for this miracle we're about to receive.  I couldn't control it-- I literally boohooed for ten minutes. There wasn't a dry eye in that room. It meant so much coming from my momma. Julie spoke up and said "well, that sums it up yall" And Michele ran out of the room. haha. After I got a hold of myself we resumed with the rest of the room (except for Crystal, she no longer could do it-- she was crying too much).  Everything that was said was extremely heartfelt and meant so much to me.  After the prayer chain, it was time for gifts. Oh my goodness, I got tons!!! I asked Crystal to help me open my gifts. It took forever since there were a lot. I am truly blessed beyond words and Madelyn is SPOILED already.  The shower ran over by an hour and a half, opps!  :) After the shower, we came home and unloaded the cars and Crystal and them came over to do momma's birthday cake. Then Crystal, the girls, and I started going through gifts, putting things away, and organizing and David put things together. We finished at 11pm... I was exhausted! It was such an amazing and blessed day.  I am extremely thankful.  Here are just a few pictures from the shower (David alone took 100+ pictures).

 

Tuesday, I got to see one of my best friends, Joy, who lives in Texas. She was in town for her sister's baby shower. She wanted to surprise me at mine but her sister's was the same day and time, hehe. It was sooo good seeing her! Joy and I have known each other for 15 years. I love and miss her so much.  Her mom, aunt, and Joy brought gifts for Madelyn, too. So sweet.

I had an appointment with the Anesthesiologist Thursday to discuss whether they could do an epidural/spinal tap or if they need to put me to sleep during my c-section. I was praying that he saw no issue with doing an epidural/spinal tap. I want to experience my sweet baby be born and to hear her first cry. He said he saw no concerns with doing a spinal tap and said they will let David go back to help hold me. Yayy! I was so worried they might put me to sleep. God's so good!

The nursery is coming together so well. It's BEAUTIFUL! My mom has been in there more than me fixing it up. It is amazing to think that it's my baby's nursery... Wow! We are pretty close to being ready for baby Madelyn. The only things we need are a crib mattress, swing, and a comforter set. I'm hoping to find a swing and the comforter set (that I want) at the Switch-A-Roo sale next weekend! Overall, I think I'm ready for Madelyn, well, as ready as I can be... I know I am ready to get this baby out. Between the pelvic pain and pressure, c'on March 11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ohh baby. I am officially tired of being pregnant. I hate to say that but I am, it hurts.  I'm big, I can't move, I can't breathe, and Madelyn is all cramped up.  However, I'd prefer not to go in labor and wait until my c-section...   Here are some newer pictures of the nursery:

My Sister made the beautiful letters!

It has been a very exciting week. I'll say it once again-- I AM BLESSED!  Overwhelmingly blessed. Thank you to everyone who came to the shower, who has bought gifts, who supports me and prays for us. We appreciate it more than you'll ever know.  Please keep praying for a safe rest of pregnancy, a smooth delivery, a healthy baby and Mommy, and a fast recovery.  Also, I'm determined to solely breastfeed, given my milk supply comes in well.  I know it's hard work, time consuming, and draining but the benefits definitely are worth it. I don't mind the hard work-- I am determined! It'd be the best for Madelyn and I want to create that bond and connection.  Please start praying that I am able to breastfeed, that Madelyn learns easily and fast, and I'll have the energy. Thank yall!