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July 5, 2008

Yesterday, Bailey cut her first tooth! YEAH!!!!!!!!! We are so excited! My little one is growing up way too fast. Luckily, hubby and I still plan on having 3 more (not too soon though).

Dear Monika and Megan,

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE COUPONS! I don't have your return address on your envelope to send you a thank-you note but I SO appreciate your kindness and support! God Bless both of you!

June 21, 2008

Thank you to EVERYONE who sent (or is sending) formula coupons to me! Bailey and I REALLY appreciate it! You all are the BEST!!

Love,

Melody

May 23, 2008

I can Hardly wait for school to be out! Next Friday is our last day and I get to spend the entire summer with my little girl! Bailey weighs 20 pounds now! She will be 5 months on June 6th. I can't believe how time flies when you're not pregnant anymore! Zach and I are having So much fun with our little girl! The doctor said her height and weight are that of a 7 month old! So, he's not worried about her since she is "equal" in both categories. Maybe she'll be a tall, thin, model someday :).

April 2, 2008

Bailey will be 3 months on Sunday! I can't believe how quickly time passes. She is the most precious little baby. We love her little laugh. She also has started to try to roll over. She LOVES to have her feet rubbed. She smiles and coos when I rub her feet. I can't tell you how much we love her! I hope all of you are doing well!

March 3, 2008

Well, Bailey will be 2 months old on Thursday. I can't believe how fast time flies! I've posted a couple more pictures of her. She's just so darn cute!

February 9, 2008

Happy Birthday to me! So, I took Bailey to her one month check-up on Wednesday. She weighs 10 pounds now! I can't believe how fast they grow. We also had her 1 month pictures taken yesterday. They are SO cute! I've posted some of them in my photo book. :)

BIRTH STORY:

Sunday morning, (January 6th) I woke up to go to the bathroom about 5AM. My stomach was upset and I felt like I had a gas bubble so I bent over and felt this little pop. I thought it was kind of weird but I went ahead and went back to bed. About 10 minutes later, I rolled over and water started going EVERYWHERE! So, I woke my husband and told him that my water broke. I told him to take a shower b/c I wasn't in any pain and I wanted him to be as comfortable as possible. We got to the hospital about 5:30 and they couldn't tell that my water broke b/c after the first time it kind of stopped. But, I was dilated to a 4 and after she checked me water started leaking again so they went ahead and hooked me up to an IV. About 2 hours later I started having contractions and asked for my epidural b/c I was dilating so fast I was afraid I wouldn't have time to get one. It was ABSOLUTELY AWFUL! Now, I don't want to scare anyone b/c I'm sure this won't happen to you. I have SEVERE scoliosis and the anesthesiologist had to do my epi 3 times! Anyway, he hit a nerve in my leg and I almost came off the table. So, after that was over, I felt great for about an hour. I couldn't feel anything below my chest. But, it gets better. My epi wore off and they tried sending me more meds but NOTHING worked. I started feeling EVERY contraction and I was in a lot of pain so my husband had to make everyone get out of the room b/c I was literally thinking I was going to die. After everyone left I started breathing through my contractions (THANK GOD for the lamaze breathing class we took or I honestly would not have made it). After about 3 hours of hard labor it was time to push. I knew b/c with each contraction my abdomen would automatically start pushing. I pushed for an hour (only screamed once) and there she was. I was still in massive pain after she came out but after the doctor stitched me up and the placenta came out I started to feel conscious again. I love my baby so much and I'm SO happy she is here!

January 5, 2008

10 days until I meet my baby! I have now accepted the fact that she will not come until I am induced. As long as she comes soon and is healthy that's all that really matters. I'm just SO nervous about the IV and the epidural. I absolutely hate needles! But, since I have gestational diabetes I've had to poke myself hundreds of times since I've been pregnant and had my blood taken several times. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise. So, I guess I'll be going back to work on Monday and be thinking about something besides being pregnant. Hopefully I don't go into labor at school, lol!

January 1, 2008

I can't do this anymore! I have told myself forever that my baby would come before January 1st and guess what? I'm STILL pregnant! It's my own fault I'm so upset. I really believed she would come before now. I'm so frustrated with my doctor b/c I really think he doesn't care about me. I really liked him at first but now he's just a jerk. Also, I know I'm extra irritable but my husband doesn't like him either. Zach goes to ALL of my appointments with me so that he knows what's going on even though it's never anything considering the doctor doesn't give us ANY information unless we beg and plead for it! AAHH! At least I know that sometime this month, I'll be holding my little girl in my arms and not in my belly! And the next person who tells me I will miss being pregnant when it's all over is going to get hurt! I wish people didn't say stupid things!! I guess I'll stop being negative! I hope everyone has a happy new year and at least we don't have to make a resolution JUST YET to lose weight :).

December 27, 2007

I don't know what to say except "PLEASE COME OUT, BABY!!!!" We went to the doctor yesterday. He said that I'm dilated to a 2 and totally thinned out, now. But, he said that the baby could come today or the 15th of January. At least I know it won't be more than 2 weeks and 6 days before she's born. I just really want her to come before I'm induced b/c I don't want that anticipation. I think if she comes on her own, I won't be as nervous but if I'm anticipating induction I will be a NERVOUS WRECK! I know all of you mommies are feeling the same way but I REALLLLLLLY want my baby OUT! I can't wait to meet her!

December 23, 2007

I am SO sore. I have been coughing so hard for 2 days that my ribs feel bruised. Every time I cough I feel like the baby is just going to fall out! My poor husband can't sleep b/c I cough and snore all night b/c I'm so congested. When will this end...

December 19, 2007

Well, I went to the doctor today! I'm so excited! He said I'm 90% effaced and dilated to a 1+! He said I MIGHT go to my due date, but he really doesn't think so! He said not to go anywhere for Christmas. I'm so excited! I'm hoping my baby comes soon! I want to go find a trampoline to jump on!

December 17, 2007

Well, it's one month until my actual due date, (but I'll be induced a whole 2 days early, woo whoo). If my back doesn't stop hurting I will find a way to get this baby out! She already dropped and I'm pretty sure she is at least 6 to 7 pounds already. I lost my mucus plug which makes me even more anxious and I'm ready for a break from work. I know everyone is anxious for their babies and everyone thinks it's a bad idea to try anything to get her to come faster but DUDE, I have never felt pain like this before. I don't know if it's from my scoliosis or if I really am having back labor pains. Either way it is NO fun and I'm really anxious to see our little girl.

December 15, 2007

Well, we managed to have a baby shower even though the snow was falling! We got a lot of things we registered for. Thankfully, Bailey's room is almost finished b/c it can't hold much more.

December 14, 2007

Well, luckily we didn't lose power but our cable, internet, and phones are all not working. So, I haven't been online in several days. Finally, the school got power back last night and so I'm here "working" today. School has been cancelled all week so I haven't had to work but b/c we were like the only house with power in Oklahoma our friends came over and spent 3 nights with us. I love them and I don't mind helping them out but we live in a 3 bedroom ONE bathroom house! There were 7 of them plus my husband and me. I was feeling a little overwhelmed! But, like I said, I love them and they would have done the same for us. They are gone now which is probably good in case I go into labor soon (which I doubt) :). It was very stressful. I started having contractions and I think I lost my mucus plug. I've called the doctor almost every day this week and I NEVER call the doctor. I started having some mild contractions that were pretty regular for almost an hour but nothing severe. I think I am anticipating my baby a little too much and I've very depressed b/c due to the weather I missed 2 of my 3 baby showers. Now, they will have to be re-scheduled and I don't know when. I really wanted them before my little angel gets here b/c I wanted to have her room all ready. Also, I was quite upset b/c I had all of her bedding washed and when our friends came over, she let her little girl sleep in my baby's bed! My baby isn't even here yet and that is HER bed. Maybe it shouldn't have upset me. I didn't mind that they were at my house but you DON'T let your kid sleep in someone else's bed when they aren't even born yet and I had her room all ready for her! I was so upset I was crying. But what was done, was done. What could I do??? Anyway, I'm glad I got to check-in today. Hopefully our cable company will get a move on today and I will be back online soon!

December 10, 2007

Well, I'm stuck in the house today. We have had freezing rain since yesterday morning and it's STILL coming! My husband really doesn't want me to go into labor right now! I don't think I will since I have 5 weeks left but I feel huge and I'd love to meet my baby soon. I'm frustrated, though b/c I can't go to work b/c of the weather. If I was working I probably wouldn't be sitting here wondering when my baby will come, lol.

December 4, 2007

Well, we finally have a date for the induction. It's only 2 days before my due date but it made a WORLD of difference to me! So, at least I KNOW I won't be going past Jan. 15th. 6 weeks and counting! The doctor also said I'm only measuring 32 weeks and I'm almost 34 weeks. I lost 3 pounds at this appointment but they aren't worried about it. Since I've been on a pretty strict diet with my gestational diabetes AND since the baby sits on my stomach I just can't eat as much at a time as I used to. I'm really excited. I can't wait for the rest of my baby showers and for the baby to come! 6 weeks seems SO close but SOOOOO far!

December 1, 2007

Well, we went to our child birthing class today. I think it really freaked me out more than I expected. I was completely fine until we left. Anyway, at least it was very informative and the breathing techniques really do work. However, i think I am going to have an epidural so hopefully I won't have to use TOO much of it. Also, I'm a little worried that I'm falling into 'pre-pardom depression.' My mom had it with my baby sister and the dietician told me that it's more common in women with gestational diabetes so I have been a little worried about it. Luckily our beautiful baby will be born soon and I should feel a lot better! On a MUCH happier note... it's FINALLY december! We don't have too much longer to go now. YEAH!

November 28, 2007

WOW! Only 50 days until my baby is due! I'm really getting excited. I have a shower on December 12th and another on December 15th. I can't wait until I get Christmas break so that I can finish getting her room ready. I just stand in there and wonder what else I can do to her room. I'm feeling pretty well and I can't wait to be 33 weeks tomorrow! I know it's getting closer. Everyone at work keeps asking if I can really hold out until January for this baby. She has dropped a little and I'm REALLY sticking out! Thinking of it as days and still having 50 left, I think it would be a lot better for the baby to stay in utero until at least week 36, which by the way, is the last day of work for me! YEAH! I literally have so many countdowns on my calendar at work, it's UNREAL! I have one for when break starts, one for how many days until baby is due, one for how many days until the shower. I hope I'm this happy after the baby is born, lol.

November 24, 2007

Well, my family decided to have a shower for me. We are going to have to wait until after the baby is born b/c it's too close now and with Christmas and my other shower already in December there is NO way we can plan one before the baby comes. But, I feel kind of bad for saying that they don't care. It's just that since this is our first baby, I need a lot of stuff still and I really worry about having the money to pay for all of it. Anyway, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! My sugars have been ALL high all weekend so it's time to get the back on track. I will be SO happy when I don't have gestational diabetes anymore.

November 22, 2007

We had a babyshower today with my husband's family. Now, I am not complaining or anything but what is the point of registering if no one is going to buy anything off of your registry? Everyone has been so concerned with "when are you going to register? Where are you going to register?" Then, they don't even buy what we need. They just buy the things that they THINK we need!!!! Oh well, at least I think we can take some of the duplicate items back... I hope. It's just frustrating! Oh well. Thank Goodness Zach and I have been buying for over a year!! We really don't need too much besides crib sheets, diapers, and a changing table pad.

November 20, 2007

Well, we went to the doctor yesterday. He says our baby is decent sized! DUH, have you looked at me, lately? Anyway, he won't give me an induction date until 36 weeks. At my December 17th appt. I will NOT be leaving without a date! I want a healthy baby but I don't want a huge baby! All is well, though. She is doing just fine.

November 18, 2007

OMG! I just realized, I'm now under 60 days to go!!! YEAH! I can't wait to meet our baby! We go to the doctor tomorrow to find out when I will be induced! I think that will help with the wait! You think the 2ww is long... the last 6-8 week wait is FOREVER! Congrats to all of you mommies!

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Zach and I tried for a year and a half to get pregnant. I was finally diagnosed with PCOS in September 2006 and was put on Metformin and Clomid. When my prescription of Clomid ran out, I decided to take a month off from all of my meds and see what would happen. That's when I got pregnant. We were SO excited. There were times I thought it would never happen and I am SO blessed to finally be having a baby.

How did I find out I was pregnant? This is a very funny story!

I always kept pregnancy tests in the bathroom cabinet because we were trying to hard to get pregnant. I bought the good ones the last time. I had a digital clear blue easy. So, Zach asked me to PLEASE take the test. I was 5 days late but I really didn't think anything about it because I had run out of my clomid and so I just KNEW I hadn't ovulated (that was also the only month I didn't chart). I said "I really don't want to take it b/c that is an expensive one and I'm sure I'll start in a few days." He went back into the office and I sat on the couch in the living room. He came back out and asked again. "Please take the test!!!" I refused again but as I sat there, I thought, 'this is really hard for him because he has NO idea from month to month what goes on with my body.' So, I told him I would take the test but HE would have to be the one to look at it b/c I couldn't stand looking at another negative test. I went into the bathroom, peed on the stick, opened the door and handed it to him. I washed my hands and went back to the couch. About a minute later he calls my name. I look down the hallway and his face is white!, PASTY WHITE! He said "Honey, it doesn't say NOT, it just says pregnant!!" So, I tried to wrap my head around what he said but I thought FOR SURE the test was wrong! I said "Are we supposed to cry, laugh, kiss, hug?" I was so in shock! I said, "let's go to the store and get another test, just to be sure." At this point I was starting to shake a little and he couldn't find a shirt. I think we were both panicking a little bit! We finally got to the store and back home with 2 more tests. It was about 7 in the evening so of course the lines weren't showing up TOO well, but they were definitely there! The next day I called the doctor for a blood test and had to wait ALL weekend to find out the results! I was so excited when we went back on Monday and saw our little heartbeat. I always planned how I would tell Zach that I was finally pregnant! All my plans went down the drain when he said "Honey, it doesn't say not!" Now, I'm glad he was the first to know. I think it was a very special moment for both of us!

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!

BAILEY GRACE

September 15, 2007

Name? Melody
Age? 25
About The Father
Name? Zach
Age? 27
Are you still together? Married :)
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy? Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant? May 16, 2007
Was it planned? yes
What was your first reaction? Excited, I didn't believe it!
Who was with you when you found out? My husband
Who was the first person you told? My mother-in-law
How did your parents react? Very excited
How far along are you? 5.2 months
What was your first symptom? nacho craving
What is your due date? 1/17/08
If so, what is it? GIRL
Have you picked out names? yes
If so, what are they? Bailey Grace
How much weight have you gained? 15-20
Do you have stretch marks? DUH
Have you felt the baby move? YES
Have you heard the heartbeat? YES
About the birth
Will you keep the baby? Definitely!
Home or hospital birth? Hospital
Natural or medicated birth? Hopefully medicated
Who will be in the delivery room with you? My husband
Will you breastfeed? hopefully
Do you think you'll need a c-section? No
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time? YES
Would you let someone videotape the birth? NO
Are you excited about the birth, or scared? BOTH!

Just Mommies Predicts...

Get your bags packed early just in case you need them. Make sure your partner has a phone available when he's away because this baby just might come early. We predict your baby will come 2-3 weeks early. Your baby will most likely be born in the morning. Justmommies predicts that your baby will weight approximately 9.8 pounds (OUCH) and that your labor will be about 13 hours long.

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"
God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will tea ch you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"
God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"
God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."
God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, "You will simply call her, "Mommy. "