A typical Tuesday....I don't think so!

Today, Randy and I spent our day in the...triage labor and delivery! I slipped on some black ice this morning and when I hadn't felt her move I called my doc and they had me go in immediately to check on the baby. I was a mess, so a coworker drove me to the hospital and Randy met me there and they admitted me. They couldn't find her heartbeat for about 30 minutes, so the midwife on call performed an ultrasound...and there she was...all curled up, resting. They said that because of my stress, my veins tightened up and when that happens it slows everything down for the baby and that's why we couldn't get her heartbeat at first. So, they hooked me up and we sat there for 4 hours listening to her heartbeat and they monitored me for contractions...which I didn't have a single one! Thank goodness!! Remi's heartbeat is strong and once I calmed down, she was as active as ever!!! What a little sport :) We were at the back of the triage L/D area and my monitor had sound...and the volume was pretty loud. The nurses thought it was funny because after a while she was moving around so much that they could hear her kicking at the nurses station :) That's my girl...and as the nurses described her,...a feisty lil' one!!

It was so scary for us!!!! But, now I'm home and resting with a few bruises that I didn't leave with this morning. The most important thing...our baby girl is doing great! :) We can just think of this as a bonus photo session for Remi! Although, her mom and dad would've just settled for a scheduled ultrasound in 2 weeks. However, we did learn today that our Remi is head down and weighs 3 lbs.

Stay tuned for updates.

Sweet Home Alabama...Remi's Shower

On Saturday, family friends hosted a shower for baby Remi in Alabama at my parents church. It was so nice to see dear friends and family that I don't get to see very often. Some, I haven't seen since our wedding in 2004!!!

We are so blessed! I opened gifts for nearly 2 hours!! We received so many wonderful gifts...from little denim dresses to stuffed lions to diapers and butt paste :) Anticipating all the little girl clothes, I took an empty suitcase along to bring back gifts. But, that oversize suitcase wouldn't even fit all the wonderful things inside! We will be receiving two other large shipments with more gifts for our sweet Remi. One things for sure...at least for the first 12 months of her life, she'll have cute little outfits to keep her nice and warm!!

Here are some photos of the big event. THANK YOU to all who planned and hosted and thanks to the many friends and family who attended. Miss you all already!

A special SHOUT OUT to Parker who shuttled me from Atlanta to Alabama and back to Atlanta!!! THANK YOU, you're the best!!!

The Home Stretch...Third Trimester, Here We Come!

We have made it to the third trimester...13 weeks to go, or 91 days. We remember how far away that seemed before. Now, oh how close it seems that our baby girl will be here!!

I made the mistake of watching A LOT of baby shows, birthing stories etc. and have a lot of anxiety about the labor and delivery of this much anticipated event. I really want to deliver this lil'girl, but am scared to death about doing so. My tolerance for pain is ZERO and I tend to faint when I have any sort of pain. I know, I know...our bodies are designed to do this....women have done it for centuries...the make drugs for that...you'll be fine...TRUST ME, I've heard it all! But, that really doesn't make my anxiety any less. I'm trying not to think about it and am just keeping my focus on the end result...Remi's arrival :)

What's else has been going on other than my nervous breakdowns about labor and delviery? We have put some finishing touches on the nursery and I'm getting ready to head south next weekend for my shower in Alabama. I'm so excited for my first shower and can't wait to see everyone!!!!

As for doctor's visits, my health is good and baby's heartbeat on Jan. 6th was strong. I have had swelling in my feet/ankles. Nothing to worry about yet, but we are watching it.

She's moving around a lot...it's so amazing!! Randy finally felt her kick him last week. It was the coolest thing...the kicking AND seeing his reaction!! :)

Finally, as you see...I've gotten up the nerve to post some "belly shots" of lil' Remi in my belly. I've come to the realization that it's not cute and round like most, but to me & Randy...it's cute and we love it! :)