Hospital Stay..Getting Anxious!

Wow! I can't believe that it's here! Anniston will most likely be born tomorrow! As I lay here in the hospital bed, I think about the past ten months. God has blessed us so much. I remember a time when I was unsure if we would even have a baby. We are so excited as to what lies ahead. To think, the next time I post...She should be here!!! I can't believe we will be parents. As Derrick sits here beside me, I must say I'm also thankful for a wonderful husband. I realize I may be a bit emotional today, but who wouldn't??? To all of you who are lifting all three of us up in prayer tonight- Thank you. I better go...Dilated to three and they've just started my IV. Maybe this will be shorter than anticipated!

39 Weeks & Counting

I have all new respect for all the women out there who carried their child way too long! I've heard people tell me before...I didn't have my baby until 41 weeks and I never gave it much thought. I will from now on! Sorry mom- I know you were 42 weeks. I've told God that I am ready when he is, but my patience is definitely running thin. I did get to see my sweet child on the ultrasound today and she looked as if she didn't have room to budge:( Her estimated weight is now 7lbs 8ounces. I guess she's just not ready to enter the world. I know God is preparing me for no sleep because I haven't gotten two consecutive hours this entire week. Enough complaining...but I'm super uncomfortable. Thanks to everyone for your prayers. Anna Kate, my niece, called me last night and said, "Risa is that baby ever coming out?" I just had to laugh at that point...because some days I'm not so sure myself.

Making progress- 38 weeks!

Last night I was about to go to bed when I started feeling really bad...I had pain, but it was more like consistent pressure. Thankfully, my doctor's appointment was today and he said I was making progress! I am 50% effaced and sorry to be so graphic, but he could tell she was head down and much lower than my last visit. Another words, I have hope it won't be long! While the appointment was exciting...of course there was drama. The doctor asked me to lay on my back for 40 minutes for fetal heart monitoring. That didn't go well. I began to faint- who at 38 weeks pregnant can stay on their back that long with no meds anyway?? Of course, I recovered and all is well. I celebrated by treating myself to a lengthy hair appointment. lol. The tour at our last birthing class yesterday was lots of fun! It seemed so real for both of us...especially looking at the newborns and knowing that Anniston will be there in days! Hopefully, I will be posting pics of our new addition very soon!

Maternity Leave! Happy Mother's Day!

Let me begin by saying how excited I am about maternity leave. I truly love my career, but this is the first time since I graduated college in 2004 that I have been off work except for vacation. Of course, the first thing I wanted to do was finish Take Three by Karen Kingsbury...If you don't read her books, you're missing out! I've read 17 of her collection, but there's plenty I need to catch up on! I have so much I want to do while I'm off, but unfortunately I can't do that much. As most of you know, the last few weeks can be trying...I cannot get comfortable. I toss and turn and usually feel less exhausted if I just get out of bed..3am. it doesn't matter. With all that said, I'm just ready for her to be here. I know I won't be sleeping after either, but at least I will have her here! I will officially be 38 weeks on Tuesday. At my last appointment, her estimated weight was 6lbs 7ounces. I would love to have her this week...then maybe she would be around 7lbs to 71/2 lbs. I know God will have her here when she's ready (I just pray that's soon!) Someone told Derrick at Church this morning that if I don't drink anything...the dehydration sends you into labour everytime...so of course he know thinks I'm drinking too much water...lol.

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mom! I'm so thankful to have a mom who has instilled Christian values throughout the years and is always there for me! Thanks mom. I can't wait for you to meet Anniston soon! I did receive my first mother's day/mother's to be cards...They were so precious. To all my friends that are mom's or mother's to be ...Happy Mother's Day to you too! I have some updated preggo pics ..I plan to scan in later this week.

Who knows...maybe I will be posting baby pics this week!!! Please keep us in your prayers!