It's a Girl - Lily Kate Slappey

John and I welcomed Lily Kate Slappey to our family on November 13th, 2009 at 3:11pm. John and I went Thursday the 12th to my doctors appointment and found out that the levels around the placenta were low and that we needed to induce. So they sent me on to the hospital. John and I drove to Mimi's Cafe for a good lunch because once I got to the hospital I couldn't eat. Then we headed home to get our stuff together. We arrived at the hospital around 4 but didn't get into a room till around 8 that evening. Long afternoon. Once settled in our room they started my IV and gave me my induction medicine at around 10pm. We actually got some sleep that night and come 7am I was sick of sitting in bed so we went for walk around the floor. Then came to the room and several minutes after getting back in bed my water broke. It was go time then. My contractions started 3 minutes apart and were intense. They didn't expect it to happen that fast and that I would break my water on my own. About 45 minutes later they gave me my epidural (thank you to ever invented that drug!!!) I was worried about getting it but once the contractions hit i didn't care where you put that needle in! It was the best thing in the world. Then the rest of the afternoon I enjoyed being with my family. Both sets of grandparents, my sister, and my grandmother were all there!
It was such a miracle and John and I were alone together with doctors when we welcomed the biggest surprise of our lives, Lily Kate! We were overjoyed and so happy we made it a surprise. She is truly a blessing.
We stayed in the hospital till Sunday and then we were able to bring her home! She almost didn't get to come home because of her jaundice levels and her weight. But all was good on Sunday!

It has been 2 weeks since her birth and life has been a little hectic at times. I am getting use to breastfeeding and nighttimes feedings. My mom came and stayed for a week which was wonderful. John has been such a wonderful husband and supporter to me. We can't believe how much she has grown and how quickly she changes day by day. It seems to all happen so fast. We have had lots of visitors and lots of pictures taken of our sweet Lily. John and I have been so blessed by our friends and family!

I have been meaning to add this post but have been so busy adjusting and spending time with Lily and finding time to sleep when I can.

1 Week to Go...

I am trying to enjoy the last moments of being pregnant and feeling this sweet little baby move but I am getting anxious and very ready to meet him or her. The last week or so have been hard with legs swelling, tired and just uncomfortable with Braxton Hicks. But all these are good signs that the baby will be here soon. The doctor said everything is going great and it could be any day now. I am hoping sooner than later. But what pregnant woman doesn't wish the last couple of weeks away!

John and I are ready to go and bags are ready for the trip. The nursery is as cute as it can be and I am so ready to show the new little addition it's room. I think John is ready for me to stop organizing and over organizing. THE NEST IS READY and everything has it's place! John has been a big help and taking good care of me. I am so blessed to have him as my husband and a best friend.

I can not believe that we are about to enter the world of parenthood. I am nervous but excited about becoming a mother. I can't wait to see John holding our new little one and seeing him as a father. He is going to be an incredible dad. (I am little worried if we have a girl she will never be aloud out of the house!) I am anticipating the moment when they tell us if it is a girl or boy! That is going to be the best surprise of our lives. I am so glad we wanted to find out.

For now I am trying to keep busy with finishing up some work things as well as getting some personal stuff done around the house. I started filling in the baby book last night which was fun. I am trying to take it easy and get some sleep before sleep is no more for a while. (but it will be worth every moment of not sleeping!)
We will keep you posted in the days to come. Please pray for a healthy baby and a wonderful delivery.

My quote right now is "I am ready to hold this precious miracle in my arms and not in my belly!"

Will it be...
Lily Kate Slappey or John Jefferson Slappey, Jr (nickname - JJ) - We will know soon!

Showering of Love

It has been such a blessing to have our friends and family surrounding us during this special time. I have had so much fun going to all the baby showers and it has helped us out so much in preparing for our new little one. We could not have done this by ourselves! We thank you! Here is a glimpse...