Holy cow!!!!
We're going to be parents.
I couldn't ask for a better partner to share this journey with. He is truly amazing, and there is no doubt in my mind that he is going to be an amazing father to our daughter.
He has been such an amazing support through this entire thing. He has smiled with me, laughed with me, worried with me, and cried with me.
This has been such an emotional roller coaster, but I am overly blessed to have such an amazing husband by my side through the entire thing.
A couple of weeks ago we were at our weekly doctors appointment, and our OBGYN just kept saying "WOW! You're at 35 weeks. I can't believe you made it to 35 weeks!" Which may not seem like a big deal, but at 24 weeks my doctor called and told us that we would be delivering our baby in a short time, but that she'd try to keep me pregnant for as long as possible.
There has been a lot of pain, and a lot of uncertainty. I obviously don't know what I'm doing here. Neither of us have ever done this before, but we are learning as we go.
I am also 100% grateful for my sister! She has been so sweet and kind through this entire thing! She has answered my questions, and at the same time been so supportive because our pregnancies have been completely different.
This past Sunday I woke up in severe pain, and hopped in the bath tub before Brandon woke up. I had to stay in the bath tub for about and hour, so long that we weren't able to make it to church, just to attempt to get some pain relief. But, the second I was out of the bath, the pain returned and got worse. It was on and off the entire day, but my OBGYN said labor would feel like menstrual cramps, and that was definitely not this feeling. This felt like my insides were ripping out of me.
So, we went to dinner at Brandon's brothers house, and the whole time I was just in so much pain.
Finally, at about 9:30 p.m. I called my sister because I was seriously about to panic. WHAT IS THIS PAIN? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHY IS IT HAPPENING? She assured me that I would know when I was in labor, and that contractions do in fact feel like menstrual cramps. I described the pain to her and she was able to describe to me that the pain I was describing sounded like round ligament pain to her. But, she has just been so supportive. She told me that if the pain didn't stop, and I got more concerned, to go ahead and call the hospital and ask them any questions. She has just been so kind and understanding about every single question I've asked her, which has been quite a lot!!!
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| This is from our girls night a few weeks ago! |
My parents have been so amazing, as well! They have sat on Skype as I have shown them EVERY SINGLE OUTFIT I've either bought, or received, for Mallorie. They ask questions and really do listen to most answers. They ask questions about ME, and want to know how I'm doing. Which, to me, is very nice! I want to feel like I'm still important, even though I'm bringing this miracle into our families. And, my parents are very good at making me feel like I'm still important.
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| Brandon and I with my parents and little brother, Bradley |
But, even though I've had such an amazing support system with my family and husband during this pregnancy...I AM SO DONE!!!
We are ready for this little girl to come to our family! We have her bed set up, and the rocking chair ready! Her car seat and stroller are already in the car! Her diaper bag has diapers in it! Her take-home outfit is sitting in her bed, with a bow, and pacifiers, all ready to go!
Brandon and I are beyond excited to see what she is going to look at. We have thought about every single trait that she could possibly have!
As I have been home, watching quite a bit of TV (lol), and seeing A Baby Story, and Private Practice, and talk shows, I have come to realize how blessed Brandon and I truly are. Mallorie is growing perfectly. She is healthy at right around 6 pounds right now. She is even measuring a couple days big, which is so good since we're having her 8 days early. She is constantly mobile. And, she is getting enough blood, which was a concern because of the problems I have had with my blood pressure. I looked at Brandon the other day and said, "We are so lucky that she's had no problems, and that she's healthy." And he looked at me and said, "No, we're blessed." And, he is so right. This isn't luck. This is all Heavenly Father showing us that it is in his hands. Even though our doctor found so many things wrong, they all worked themselves out QUICKLY, and now this baby girl is almost here, and is as healthy as she can be!
SO....Here's to the next 2 weeks and 1 day!!!
We are excited to meet you Mallorie Maxine Buchei! :)
