From the beginning...

I know it has taken me a while to update the blog, but finally, I'm able to sit down and organize the hundreds of photos that were taken! I have been busy cuddling, feeding, and doting on our precious little girl. She is such a good baby, and we are enjoying every single minute of her.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from our stay at the hospital. I will post more soon!

If you're wondering why we didn't make it to our induction date it's because my water broke early Tuesday morning, and we headed to the hospital! It was so exciting! Megan was already at our house, and I made the call to my mom and Jessica ASAP!

Our last picture together with me pregnant.

They began the Pitocin and eventually gave me my epidural (what an amazing drug). I was able to chill out while we waited for things to progress. It didn't take very long because we were ready to start pushing around 4:00 that afternoon! She was born at 4:39 pm.

My mom, Megan, and Jess were all there to witness the birth! It was such a sweet time and a wonderful celebration in that room. The nurses called them the paparazzi!

One of Trey's requests was that he could deliver the baby, and the our doctor happily agreed to let him! Here he is getting ready!

He did such a good job pulling her out! It was amazing and a moment in time that we will never forget. He brought his own daughter into the world!

Here she is getting all cleaned up!

First moments with Mommy after getting checked out

Oh, I love her!

And I love him!!

Here's Trey giving her her first bath.

Finally, I got her back all safe and sound in my arms after her bath and check ups. Here I am changing her first diaper.

Lael and her GramPatti

Megan Lael meets her namesake!

Granddaddy and his little baby girl

Aunt Jess and Lael

Thank you, Jess for being there for everything! We wouldn't have had it any other way! Jess was our master videographer/photographer in the delivery room!

All the girls :)

Lael and me with our doctor

Lael with her Mimi and Pops

Toasting!

My precious little angel

I will post more of our time in the hospital soon!

Megan "Lael" Ingram is here!

Megan "Lael" Ingram

7 lbs. 10 oz. and 19 inches

Lots of BLACK hair!! :)

More pictures coming soon!

40 weeks! Our final picture!

How far along? 40 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: 28 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes. I really have enjoyed wearing comfy maternity clothes. I think I might actually miss them! Elastic waste bands are awesome.
Stretch marks? none
Sleep: Sleep is interrupted quite frequently from back discomfort, bathroom breaks, and nose stuffiness. I have to use nose spray in order to sleep. The fall season always causes allergy issues for me, and then add to that the stuffiness that naturally comes along with pregnancy. One nostril will be clear and the other stuffy, and then they swap. UGH!! Drives me nuts! I figure it's only getting me ready to wake up to feed Megan Lael in the night.
Best moment this week: Last Friday when my wonderful , merciful doctor scheduled my induction for Wednesday. Bless her.
Movement: Lots of movement still. I've heard that movement sometimes slows down late in pregnancy, but not for this little one! Her body parts are becoming much more distinguishable, too. I can feel one knee and one elbow in particular.

Cravings: Not really. I haven't had that big of an appetite, and I do not feel like cooking.
Gender: Baby girl!
Labor Signs: Contractions all the time. There are also lots of other signs that labor is coming, but I will spare you all of the lovely details. :)
Belly Button in or out? Just flattened out.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my daughter face to face!
Weekly Wisdom: My life is about to drastically change. Wow. This time next week I will have a baby outside of my belly. Taking care of this baby girl is pretty easy right now. Meeting her needs is going become a bit more of a challenge in a few days!

This past weekend Trey and I went out to eat numerous times and saw a movie as our last hoorah. On Saturday (our due date) we blew the leaves in the front yard, and it is quite a chore around here. We have TONS of trees surrounding our house. On Sunday we went to the park and actually laid out to get some sun!
Milestones: Completing 40 weeks! As much as I wish she would have been born by now I am trying to see the good and not focus on the annoyances of still being pregnant. I am thankful that she will be completely full term, and that she will have had plenty of time to grow and develop the way her little body needs to. God's timing is always perfect, and I am finding comfort in that!

A little update

This past Friday I went in to the doctor's office because they had just gotten the H1N1 vaccines, and I wanted to get one before Megan Lael gets here. They went ahead and did my exam while I was there instead of waiting until Monday, and also scheduled my induction for this coming Wednesday at 4 pm! Yesterday was our due date, so we're just waiting for something to happen at any time. If not, we know there's an end in sight!! We're excited!

Dear Megan Lael...

It's time to come out now. I have loved having you in my belly, but we are ready to meet you, and you are starting to make me a bit uncomfortable. Daddy and I love you lots! Hurry up!

Mommy

What color hair will Megan Lael have?

The votes for when Megan Lael will be born were:

23 people said she'd be late.

10 people said she'd be early.

4 people said she'd be born on her due date- November 14.

We'll see!

I have taken down that poll and put up a new one, so don't forget to vote! This time you can vote for what color hair you think Megan Lael will have! Keep in mind...

I was born with jet black hair.

...and Trey was born with bright red hair. This picture was taken days after he was born...yes, he was HUGE-- 11 lbs. 8 oz. at birth. I have been assured that Megan Lael will not be that big. Whew!

For even more clues/information:

-Trey's mom and dad both have brown hair

-Trey's brother has red hair

-Trey's sister and her husband both have brown hair and they have a RED headed daughter!

-My mom has black hair; my dad has brown hair

-My sister has blonde hair (and it's natural!)

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