Baby Girl

As of 7/14/11, we are the very proud parents of this baby girl. It took a good 12 1/2 hours to get her here, and it wasn't without any scares, but she is here now, happy, healthy, and being loved by her parents. It is amazing how as soon as a baby arrives, life changes. The things we think about, worry about, care about, and want, are totally different, at least for me. I can't imagine life without her now, and can't believe I am her mommy and that Heavenly Father is trusting me with her care. I am so thankful for the wonderful friends and family that have already helped us so much. We are forever in debt to the Tieman clan, and appreciate their friendship so much! My mom was here for a week, cleaning like crazy and taking care of us, and there is more family coming all the way down here to visit, help out, and love on the newest member of the family. We are grateful for, and love you all!

38 Weeks And Counting

This pregnancy has flown and dragged by at the same time. I think I have always felt that I would have all my babies early, because my mom did, and by two weeks at least. My due date is the 15th, which means yesterday would have made her two weeks early. Automatically, I am in pessimist mode, thinking I will probably be late. This is especially difficult, because I am working up until I have her, and my job isn't easy whether pregnant or not. I am doing my best to focus on my blessings, including the fact that it has been a pretty good pregnancy, not that I have others to compare it to, besides those of other women, and that so far throughout all of this, I have a healthy baby growing inside of me. I have been pretty spoiled too. Not only was a baby shower thrown for me when I was home for a quick trip in April, but I had another one here in May, and a third one here in June. I am blessed to be surrounded by so many good people who are willing to help whenever needed, and who make me feel so loved!