1 week old (and a day)!

Sleepy smiles

Life is good. Lyla is doing great. I can't get her to sleep in her bassinet...I am a terrible swaddler :( She loves to cuddle, loves her bouncy chair & loves to sleep. She's our sleepy bear. Her newborn pics are tomorrow! Hopefully, we can get some good shots!

Arms up, look at those lips...

 

 

she has that same dimple

 

Pretty girl

Still at the hospital, 1 day old

 

Look how happy she is...lol

First day on earth

Doctor, "Jump over the table...jump and touch the wall..."

Today, I went to my 38 week appointment, no new changes since last week. I am totally bummed. I really want to hold and kiss my baby girl. Can I get a few centimeters dilated up in here?! I sat on that damn exercise ball chair all day yesterday, walked and other things...When I peed in the cup today, I went to close the lid and totally spilled some of the pee on my pants as well...awesome, I tried to clean it off but there is a good chance I smell like pee today.

Last night, I had a really weird dream about my doctor's appointment. When I went in the nurse told me the doctor would be in soon and to just wait in the waiting room. When the doctor came out, she told me I need to jump up and try to touch the ceiling & I listened and tried. Then she told me to jump over the table, I fell. I said, am I not going to have my regular exam and she said no this is your regular exam....

The real Bridgette would have told her she is off her rocker and why in the hell do I have to jump anywhere or over anything ;) Also, I had a dream a few nights ago that Nick and I were laying in bed looking at Lyla - she had dark hair and was super tiny, but she had a really weird nose.

Sooner or later?

Yesterday, I had pretty terrible cramping, back pain and just an achy feeling all over in my pelvic area. I was pretty annoying. I don't want to jinx anything but I think there is a chance she could come early. I go back to the doctor on Thursday so we will see if there is any change from the previous week.

I am having major back pain today.....Nick predicted I would have her early. Let's see!  I would love to know what signs others had a day or two before they gave birth.

Top Ten Things I miss while having a bun in the oven

10. Sleeping or laying on my back/stomach....or just sleeping without peeing every hour (oh and not peeing on myself when I laugh or sneeze too hard)

9.   Dancing...and it not looking gross

8.   Boating this summer, the sun, even the gross river water and just being with my girlies and being totally goofy on the boats (ex: notice the fake tattoos, sword, crazy straws, accessories)

7.   Drinking even just one glass of wine & getting a little wine buzz

6.   Wearing super cute clothes, dresses, skirts - basically, the tight stuff

5.   Coffee - Starbucks (I was a gold member people!)

4.  Sushi - is there a better food, especially with wine or vodka...I think not

3.  Kettle One and Water w/ a lime (and drinking with my future hubby & friends period) And to risk sounding like an alcoholic, we will just put shots on this line too

2. Running...and everything good & bad that comes with it

1. Normal Sex (sorry for grossing family members out, but it's true)

On the way!

Super busy at work this week, but wanted to give a quick update! At my 37 week appointment, I found out Miss Lyla has dropped! Her little head was right down there!!

I am between 75-80% effaced & 1/2 centimeter (give a little) dilated! Let's hope everything keeps coming along so she will come before/on her due date! I don't want to be off work without her being here. So excited to hold her!!!

Drop it like it's hot

The little beep has been very busy the past few days, meaning she has been very active (causing me not to sleep much). I think she is dropping - or I am just convincing myself that is what is going on. A lady at Target told me I was the prettiest pregnant girl she has ever seen, true story - Nick heard it! That made me feel good, since I am definitely feeling fat and gross lately.

I cleaned her room, scrubbed the floors & baseboards yesterday. Her mattress should be arriving tomorrow. Lots and lots to do this week after work.....and this week looks like it may be a stressful, busy one as well :( I go back to the doctor Wednesday, let's hope for some good news!! I would love for her to come around/before her due date. Wishful thinking....maybe...hopefully not.....

I am too excited to meet her to be nervous, but I am sure those feelings will come soon enough. Nick has been more attentive to my growing stomach. He will randomly lay his head close to my stomach and talk to her or kiss it. He's my sweetie.

Baby Lanham: Week 36!

Well, she is not even close to coming early but the doctor said we are still on track to meet the due date. I was super tired this week and a little stressed but still managed to get some things done.

Completed this week:

• Ordered her mattress 
• Made a cleaning to do list for the house and actually started it
• Ordered her newborn tutu and headband for her newborn pics (still need a big white flower headband & the biggest pink tutu we can find)
• Found the vacuum we are going to buy, now just need to buy it
• Set up a sitter interview for Saturday at 10am
• Bought a few things I will need (sterilization bags, water temp detector mat, etc)
• Got a lamp for her room (still need bookcase & glider)

Still need to do:

• Pack hospital bag
• Once mattress comes, set up room completely
• Call about donating her cord blood 
• Finish sending thank-you notes
• Look into where to order birth announcements from
• Install car seat bases and get inspected

All your life.....you were only waiting for this moment to arise

As we round third and head towards home, it has made me think a lot about what a roller coaster this pregnancy has been. There was nothing anyone could have said to me that could have prepared me for the spectrum of emotions I have felt during the last 9 months.

From the bad - fear, being tired, being hungry, feeling like I was going to vomit, actually vomiting, pains in my legs and stomach, sadness, missing my friends, feeling alone or left out, feeling fat & ugly and stressed. But somehow, all these emotions seem to make the negative ones disappear - surprise, feeling her move, seeing my belly grow and knowing our little girl is growing, laughter, anticipation, the growing bond between Nick & I, the growing bond between Alyssa & I, knowing how much God must love me, learning new things about myself and the tremendous amount of love I feel for this little person I haven't even met yet.

And the one thing I do know for sure is that nothing will compare to the feeling I have when I hold her for the first time. 29 more days (give or take) til I see her amazing face.....

Blackbird by The Beatles