Grace's Arrival Part 1

So I was hoping to do a post with Grace's birth story a while ago, but free time has been extremely difficult to come by these days.  Having 2 kids is keeping me busy and Dustin has been doing tons of work in the evenings.  Finally tonight I had some time and I of course had issues getting the pictures from my IPhone to my computer.  So since it is late and I am totally frustrated I will just post a quick video for now and will do a full post with more pictures soon.  I am still compiling all the pictures from that day from all the different people that were there.  This video is the first time I saw and held Grace and you will see that it was when she was pretty fresh.  I was SO relieved to have her out and that is why I am crying a little.  It was a little bit of a tough delivery for me ( I will explain later)  and I was just so happy to be done.  In case you are wondering at the end I mention being shaky, but it was just from the epidural.  I am not sure who took this video, and I don't remember being filmed, but I am so glad we have this moment recorded. Enjoy! 

Grace-Hospital

We had some photos taken of Grace by Bella Baby Photography. They take pictures right in the hospital. These pictures were taken when Grace was 1 day old. Click on the picture to view the album.

Sisters

Grace is here!

Grace McQuay
July 19, 2010
4:31 pm
6 pounds 12 ounces
19.75 inches

My cute family

37 weeks and test

This post is a little bit of a test because it is my first one I am doing with my new iPhone.  As of yesterday I am considered full term and could safely have this baby any day now.  I feel like it will be really soon, but I am not holding my breath.  

36 weeks

This is a picture of me a few days ago at exactly 36 weeks, and yes, I know I am quite large. :)  I can hardly fit into any of my clothes because my belly is so big and she is so low already.  I feel like I live in the bathroom because she is constantly pushing on my bladder.  At my appointment this morning I was 2 cm and 70% effaced and I have officially gained 34 pounds, yikes.  Just a few days ago I was 1.5 cm and 60%.  My doctor told me that with this being my second I could possibly stay dilated just like this for a few weeks.  But then he told me that he would strip my membranes at 38 weeks, but that he didn't think I would make it to that point, Yay!!!  If Grace shows up when Ella did, then I would have her in a week.  I have been having tons of contractions and just today I can tell I am having even more.  I do feel like I have been pregnant forever, but I can't believe the time is finally here to meet our new little girl.  I feel ready in that her nursery is totally finished (pics to come later) and we have everything we could need for her, but the craziness of a newborn and no sleep makes me a little nervous.  More than anything though I can't wait to meet Grace and see what she looks like.  I am excited for Ella to be a big sister and for our little family to grow.  I will be sure to keep everyone updated as things progress.