Growing Like a Weed

I can't believe that tomorrow will be 2 weeks ago that I gave birth to the most precious and beautiful little girl in the world. 2 weeks ago my world was turned around, and I am happy to say it will never be the same thanks to and 8 lb 9oz little bundle of joy.

Robyn has told me over and over that he never imagined it to be like this. I can say that I never did either. I never knew that I could love something so much! I love when she stares at me while she eats, and how she holds her little mouth open as soon as she sees her bottle coming toward her mouth. I love how she smiles while she sleeps, and every once in a while I will catch her laughing in her sleep. I love how every night her daddy reads her a book. I love how he takes care of her and he is so loving towards her. I love EVERYTHING about my precious Brynley Sage!

The Birth of Brynley Sage Canady

On August 12, 2010 at 4:15 P.M. the most miraculous and unbelievable little girl came into our lives! Dr. Woods decided to induce me so we had to be at the hospital at 5:30 A.M. We woke up, got ready, and were headed on our way. We stopped at Burger King across from the hospital to get Robyn something to eat , then headed for the 3rd floor. When we arrived we were told we weren't suppose to arrive until 6:00 A.M. , but we were shown to our room, Room 329. I got dressed in my hospital gown and waited for a nurse to arrive. The nurse came in and started my IV, and around 7 A.M. Dr. Woods came in and broke my water. He said my name was not put on the earlier list, so he was the one who did it. (Thank God because I do not like seeing other doctors.)

Soon after pitocin was started. Around 9:30 my contractions were getting strong so I asked for some pain meds. I never really felt any pain, just a lot of tightening. After feeling these I know that I never had any contractions at all before. This relaxed me completely. I was able to lay down and rest. When I woke up I felt a lot of pressure and asked the nurse to check me. I was at 4 and was able to get my epidural!!!!

I received the epidural around 11:10 A.M. and it went great! I was relaxed and it felt a little like a bee sting. Robyn said he felt very comfortable with the annesthesiologist because he was so professional. After this I was again able to relax. Around 3 o'clock I told my nurse I was feeling tons of pressure. She just brushed it off. I told her 2 more times, and finally she checked me after I was practically begging. She told me I was 7 CM dialated. About that time Dr. Woods walked in and checked me again and said I was 10 CM and efaced 1 and was ready to push. Strange to me since I had been telling her , but then she said I was only at 7.

I pushed from 3:00- 4:15. I was a lot of work, and I was so tired. At first I was fine, Robyn was feeding me ice chips, I was laughing, cutting up. But when I got really tired I got mad. The last 15 minutes were the worst because I was exhausted. I would look up at Robyn and he would have his eyes closed and his head down. I would ask him what he was doing and he would say he was just praying..that moment is so precious to me.

Finally the nurse called the Dr. and in 2 pushes after he walked in Brynley Sage Canady came into this world! It was the most amazing moment of my entire life. The nurse handed her to me and said she was over 9lbs, but she ended up being 8 lbs 9 oz to all of our surprise. I let mom watch , which I still can't believe. We finally got to hold her after she was cleaned up and we just couldnt believe what God had given us, and we still can't.

My child birth experience was absolutely wonderful. It is amazing to me how God created us so that it comes so natural. It was so amazing to experience such a miracle. We are so thankful for our blessing from above!

38 Week Check Up

My 38 week check-up was Tuesday, August 3rd. This was also Momma's birthday, so Shawna and Addy went with us, along with Granny Bob. I got back to see the dr. and when my nurse took her heartbeat she was being very hyper like always. She had to press on my stomach and hold the baby down so she could get her heartbeat. When she did this I could hear that it was really , really fast. She said she was going to have Dr. Woods check it. I had to lay down on the table for 30 minutes to see if her heartbeat went down any. I was so scared. I was nervous that something was wrong with my baby. I laid there and cried and prayed and asked God to take care of my baby.

When Dr. Woods came back in he checked and it was about the same as it is every visit, 175. He checked me and I was dialated 1.5 cm. He told me to put my bottoms on and to come over to his office for a minute. When I got there he asked if I wanted to have this baby next week. I was shocked. I was expecting him to say that, but of course I did! He checked his schedule and decided that I would have her on Thursday, August 12th. I am beyond excited. I can't wait to meet this little angel that I have been carrying around for almost 10 months!

37 Weeks

We went for our weekly appointment yesterday. My cervix is still closed completely, and Dr. said I could possibly go over my due date. I love being pregnant, but I don't think I can wait an extra 2 weeks to meet my baby girl. Her heartbeat was still at 175. I think this is a sign that she is already like her Daddy. He has more energy than anyone I have ever met in my life.

I have been thinking a lot about labor. I have prayed since the beginning that God will ease my fear, and when I go into labor that he will keep me calm. I already feel that way. I am really thinking about having no one in the room except Robyn and Mom in the room while I am going through the labor process. I really don't see the need to have people in the room while I am in pain, or after the epidural, when I am resting. I don't know how people will take this, but I think that it will take some stress off of me.

Lamp

After I posted yesterday, Momma, Granny, and I had a little impromptu trip to town. We decided to make a quick stop by TJ MAXX and I am so happy we did. I walked in and I spotted it! The lamp that was like I had invisioned but had never seen! I walk over to look at it and it has a C monogrammed on it, which is perfect since our last name starts with a C :) The lamp is pink with white polka dots, and it is trimmed in green! Perfect for her room. I brought it home and ran straight to her room to put it on the table and it is PERFECT! Now if we can just find some curtains.

Thoughts on Brynley Sage

Things are still about the same with Brynley. Robyn comes home everynight and says it looks like she grew during the day. I can actually feel her foot now when she kicks in certain spots. We have the glider and table in the nursery, and her bassinet by our bed. We are still looking for curtains and a lamp. Both her bags and my bags are packed and ready for the hospital! Now we are just waiting. I told Robyn last night I was having a contraction. He told me not to say that, it is too early. I told him that you have them for weeks before the baby comes, and we are down to the wire now. There is no more waiting around, this baby will be here before we know it. I still cant imagine what she is going to look like. Robyn thinks she is going to be light skinned like me, but I am still holding out hope for a dark baby. He also thinks she will have straight hair, but we are both unsure if it will be black or brown, or if she will have blue or brown eyes. I just can't wait to see what she looks like. We already know she has my HUGE cheeks, so I am hoping she looks like her daddy, too.

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