Post Due

      I was due on Sunday 7/22, and I know only 5% of babies come on their due date but come on Aubrey!!!  As scared as I am, we both want to meet this life that we created.  We have everything ready, we are ready, but apparently she't not ready!  I wouldn't want to come out either.  So her arrival should come anyday now.  Wish us luck!       I went to the doctor on tues, so far I'm only 1cm dilated, an I go back for an NST (non stress test) on Friday to make sure the placenta is still functioning 100% and still delivering oxygen.  We'll see how that goes, maybe she'll have come by then.  Keep your fingers crossed for us that Aubrey comes out healthy and safe.

A Breath of New Life

      I think this my be one of my last posts for a while considering that my life is going to change in an instant any day now, and I probably won't have much time for the computer.  As I reflect back on the last 25 years of "Allie" I can't help but think, so far its been a good run.  I have done a lot of things that not many people get to do, I have experienced independence, I've worked hard, played hard, went to school, learned what it's like to be an adult who takes full responsibility of their own actions.  As the tables turn I will now be fully responsible for another human.  At times it's overhelming and I get emotional because it's not a gradual change, even though I've been anticipating the baby for almost 10 months it's more like a BAM here's a baby time to start changing diapers, feeding, and get ready for sleepless nights.  I am going to be a parent any day now, we will be parents any day now.  It's so wierd to think about because we both have been anticipating this moment for so long that once she's here it's going to be so quick and I'll have to adjust quickly. 
      I can't wait to meet my daughter, writing that and even saying that is just wierd to me.  I never imagined this moment in life and I am so happy I am not doing this alone.  Aubrey is already so loved and I couldn't be luckier, happier, blessed, and more thankful for the loving family that already cares so much about her. 

Meternity Leave

Yesterday marked the first day of my new beginning. I am officially on maternity leave and couldn't be more thankful that I have the most loving and supportive man. Even though I will be on disability and will still have some type of income, it won't last forever. And I know one day I will have to return to work. But for now I am going to be a stay at home mom as long as it allows us, income wise. I couldn't give Brett any more recognition for all of the hard work he does and to stick around to support his family. I love him with my mind, body, and soul. Everyday he gets so excited to meet "his baby". He's always telling me that his co workers tell him he's going to be such a good dad. He already has been an amazing dad and can't wait to see him be one.
Yesterday my friend Jessica came over and she helped me organize the rest of Aubrey's clothes. They're all sectioned by size and age group. She also somehow got my bassinet put together. I couldn't figure it out for the life of me so I'm so happy she figured it out. Out of no where I got a sore throat and a slight cough. I have been in bed all day trying to rest to get this sickness out of me before Aubrey arrives. I can't be sick giving birth and this bug has horrible timing considering my due date is 11 days away. Brett's delivery prediction is 7/29, mine is 7/24. But whenever she decides she's ready is fine with us.