Baby #2 is Here!!

Yesterday at 11:38 pm we welcomed our newest member of the family! Lucy Grace Pierce was born march 7th weighing in at 6lbs 14oz and 19.5" long. Contrary to my previous post things didn't go as planned, but as usual, God's plan was better. Entire birth story to follow.

She's Going To Be Here Soon!

On Tuesday we had a doctor appointment and with a lot of thought, consideration, prayer and wisdom my doctor has decided to preform a cesarean section on Friday the 8th at 7:30am.

 I was pretty hesitant about a c-section the last few months just because of the fact that I heal so slowly and wasn't sure how I would recover.  During our appointment it became apparent very quickly when the doctor was recalling my first delivery and all the complications that happened before and during, that trying to be induced again or trying to let my body have some more time (of which it hasn't moved along in weeks) were not good options.  I honestly think that I was blinded to some of the things that happened during Aubrey's delivery because I honestly didn't know about everything that happened.  Knowing now what was and the complications I have going on now, we know a c-section is the best route to go.

So tomorrow is going to be our official last day as a family of three...pretty surreal.  It's a little weird knowing exactly when your baby's birthday is going to be.  Our two girls will have an "8th" birthday which will make things easy to remember :).  We just can't believe that this little miracle is going to arrive soon.  No she isn't arriving in the way that I would have chosen, but this was already planned for her long before we could even dream of her.  We have prayed that she would be healthy and strong and this little lady has proven to be a fighter since practically day one.  We cannot wait to see what she looks like and finally see what name fits her.  We can't believe we are blessed to be parents a second time!  It's going to be a fun ride with these two girls :).

We are going to soak up this time with Aubrey and get to spend some good time as a family tomorrow evening.  We're praying everything goes smoothly with the surgery and we have a healthy baby girl on the other end.  We can't wait to meet you baby girl!!  We love you so much already and can't wait to hold you!!

39 weeks!

This little girl is still sitting pretty and comfortable in my tummy :). I know everything will happen in time and we can't wait to meet her!! Now we just need to finalize the name :)

Happy (almost) Birthday

About two years ago we made an "almost" birthday cake for our friends Clete and Ashleigh as they were expecting their little boy. We didn't mean for this to be a labor inducing cake but she went into labor that night!

We also made an "almost" birthday cake for our friends Ashley and Russell and she went into labor a couple of days after!

So I think with the labor inducing qualities of this "almost" birthday cake, Clete and Ashleigh made us some cupcakes to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our little girl. We had the delicious cupcakes on Sunday and I'm still sitting here very pregnant... but you never know :)!

Happy "almost" birthday baby girl!!!

Showered With Blessings

We really are surrounded by wonderful family and friends. 

 

When she found out I was expecting our second baby, my friend Anne Imboden sent me a card to congratulate me and to tell me she would be there to support me through this time.  She seriously lived up to what that card said :).

 

She approached me weeks ago asking if she could throw me a baby shower.  I was a little surprised but felt so honored and blessed that she would be willing to do that for me, this baby, and our family.  On February 16, 2013 at 10:00am she threw me a gorgeous and wonderful brunch baby shower.  Invited were some friends that I get the privilege of serving beside in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at our church and a couple of close girlfriends from our church.  My mom and mother-in-law were there to support me too :). 

 

Anne really spared no detail when it came to decorations and making her already very cozy home feel and look so girly and beautiful.  She always kids me that I am way more crafty and creative than she is, but this girl can throw one awesome party!   She said in a text that she even burned her finger on something she was making for the shower with a hot glue gun...and she did that for me and this little girl on the way :).

 

 

My sister couldn't be in town for this shower :( but she made me an adorable banner that hung in the window to cheer the room up even more.  It's definitely going in the nursery soon!

 



Anne made a wonderful spread of delicious food that tasted as good as it looked.  She even had some fancy drinks to go along with all that goodness.

 

 

 

Along with the food we had a game where Anne printed up different pictures of Aubrey and poseted them on paper.  On the top it said "What is Aubrey Thinking?" and each lady had to come up with a quote and write that on the back of the paper on what Aubrey might say.  At the end of our time together I got to read each one and pick two of my favorite quotes.  Not an easy task but so fun :).

 

 

Each lady also filled out a little card with what their wishes for this baby would be.

 

 

This little girl and I were showered with presents.  We got some super cute clothes and some much needed necessities like diapers and rash cream.  I think we will be stocked up on diapers for some time!

 

 

 

Some of the ladies were so sweet that they even thought of getting something for Aubrey to ease this transition.  How thoughtful!  She got some books, dolls, and some other goodies that we'll take to the hospital with us and give them to her when she comes to meet her baby sister :).

 

 

I couldn't have asked to be more supported by some wonderful ladies in my life at this shower.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Anne for blessing me so much!!  I was honored in so many ways.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :)

 





37 Weeks

We seriously cannot believe that I am 37 weeks pregnant!!

 

 

The beginning of this pregnancy seemed like it was going so slow, but now the time has just flown by.  In a few weeks our lives will change forever once again with this new little addition to our family and we couldn't be more excited (but just a little nervous of course). 

 

Thanking God for the last 37 weeks and trusting him for the next few weeks to come :).

Reality Sets In...

So today was kind of rough day for me...

The morning started off great.  I was in charge of a craft at MOPS and the ladies seemed to like it and were feeling pretty successful.  In the afternoon, however, that's when things started to change for me.

Aubrey refused to take a nap and this seems to be a common occurrence these days :(.  She's so tired but yet won't sleep!  Good thing her Nana came over to watch her and keep her occupied while Brandon and I went to my doctor's appointment later this afternoon.

At the appointment we found out that everything is still looking fine with baby girl.  Her heartbeat was strong and I am measuring right on.  The hard news to hear came after my doctor took a closer look at my veins and how bad they really were. 

Now I have been holding the reality of what my delivery might look like in the back on my head and didn't want to concentrate on what "could" be when I wouldn't know till it happened.  With that said, when they doctor had a more concerned look on his face and a more solemn demeanor I knew that these veins were not looking good and he knew it.  In a sense I almost had some reassurance that "yes I'm not making this up" and "yes, these are really painful."  He sat down in his seat and he proceeded to talk about the different delivery options I might have.  That's when I got overwhelmed and very nervous.  It might be looking like maybe a "normal" kind of delivery is not in the books for me.  He talked about induction, c-section, and recovery.  None of it is decided upon yet until I get closer to the due date, but needless to say what I have been putting in the back of my head about this delivery has now become reality and a decision we are really needing to pray about.

I held it together until I got through the door of the doctor's office, but then I broke down.  This is not what I had intended for myself or this baby, but I am so thankful that she is looking healthy and growing.  After how this pregnancy started out with a ruptured cyst I am still SO thankful I am carrying this little one and that I get to be her mom.  No matter what happens I know that I am in God's hands and so is this precious little miracle.  It just hit me today that we have so little in OUR control and it was just hard.

As I spent my evening with Aubrey I was reminded how extremely lucky I am to be her mom.  All the worries I had in the afternoon faded some as I was rocking Aubrey before she went to bed tonight.  I sang to her and she sang along and then I just held her for a little bit longer today as we just rocked in silence.  At that moment the little girl that is growing inside of me moved and there I was holding my now two year old and feeling movements from our little miracle and I just started to cry.  I'm not quite sure how to describe my emotions, but so many women go through so many worse things to be a mom and I cannot tell you how blessed I feel that I have the privilege of being a mom twice.  I think I might remember this day for a long time.  The decision factors that still lay ahead might fade in my mind, but the moment I was with my two precious little ones is one that will be ingrained in my heart for a long time.  I am beyond blessed and cannot wait to be a mom for a second time.  However God chooses to bring this baby into the world I know it will be His plan and part of this little girl's bigger story :).

Maternity/Family Pictures the Second Time Around

While my brother was in town a couple of weeks ago he took some awesome pictures of our little family and of our growing little bean.  These will be pictures we will cherish for a long time :).  It also makes it just a little more special to us that he is going to be this little one's uncle soon!

 

Thank you Jeremy Maz Photography for taking these pictures and for doing SUCH a wonderful job capturing our family.