Maddie is finally here!

We welcomed Madison Grace "Maddie" on Friday, January 23 at 8:30pm. She was a whopping 8lbs. 2oz. and was 20.5 in. long. I went to be induced on Friday morning. After starting the pitocin at 11am they checked me at 3pm and I was dialated to 6cm. But, after 4 more hours I did not dialate anymore and they said that she was probably going to be too big for me to deliver, so we ended up going for a c-section and shortly later our little princess was here! The c-section went very well and I could not have asked for a better experience at Kennestone. We had amazing nurses and my regular OB was able to do my c-section, which I am so thankful for. We are slowly trying to figure out a schedule with Maddie. She sleeps a lot right now, so things are pretty easy going. She is waking up a couple times during the night for feedings, but really is a laid back baby. We are still trying to get a hang of this new and exciting "job". Here are a few pictures of our sweet angel.

Sammy's Ready to Meet His Baby Sister :)

Sammy can't wait till we bring Maddie home. Can't you see his excitement. :)

40 weeks!!

Well, we have reached our due date and Maddie is still snug inside my belly. She is definitely calling the shots and we are soooo ready to meet her. I am officially uncomfortable, but I know it will all be worth it once I get to hold her. We tried the eggplant parmesean on Wed., but that was unsuccessful. Chad and I are going to try some Thai food tomorrow (they were closed today). I go back to the Dr. on Thurs. for an ultrasound and to schedule my induction, UNLESS she decides to come on her own before then. I really hope she does. Please say a quick prayer for us for a safe and healthy delivery and baby girl! :) Here is Maddie in my belly at 40 weeks. WOWZERS!

The Waiting Game

So, I have never been the one to be patient and it definitely has not gotten any better. I am soooo ready to meet our little girl. We are officially one week away from our due date. I am really hoping she is not fashionably late like her momma. We had our 39 week check up on Friday and everything went well. We got to hear her sweet heartbeat, which is my favorite part of every visit. It is such a beautiful sound. I am 2cm. dialated and 70% effaced. So, I have made some progress. :) My feet and legs are starting to swell more after working all day, but they said that is normal. It is lovely to look at my beautiful sausage toes and cankles, let me tell you. It will all be worth it though once Maddie arrives. Please pray for us as the countdown continues. We really want her to come soon, but ultimately we just want her to be healthy and if that means staying in my belly a few extra days, that is fine by me.