Thank You Aunt Brittany

We just wanted to share our appreciation of my sister who came down from Missouri to help us out for two weeks. She was such a big help and gave Isaac some much needed one-on-one attention. It was fun to have her here and the day she left, we realized how much we miss her =)

my little cupcake

potty time

silly kids

siblings

"Thank you for our sign Isaac!"

We love you Aunt Brittany! (& Uncle Justin)

rainshowers

the other day, there was a nice rain shower (minus thunder/lightning) and I took Isaac outside while my sister watched Alaina for some Mommy and Isaac time.

gotta clean it off Mommy!

I'm all wet! Now lunch and nap time! whoo-hoo!

Happy 1 Week Birthday, Alaina!

my sweet, precious family the day we came home from the hospital

daddys hand-alainas foot

cheezy no make up grin

snapped during a cozy nap

Big brother wanted in on the action

wake up sleeping beauties

smile!

Our little girl is here!

Alaina Rose Metzler

Born Tuesday, August 2nd at 5:05pm

Tuesday @ 2:30am

I woke up and realized something was different.

I thought it was my water leaking but not like a huge gush or anything. After sitting up every 25 mins and knew that it wasn't pee. I also had light, irregular contractions and tried to sleep some of it off until morning.

7:00 am

I told Matt what had been happening and that I thought it was my water. He told me to call my Dr and once I spoke with them, to call him and he'd be right home. (his work is 2 mins away)

7:45am

Dr said I should go to the hospital so they can check and test what it may be. Matt came home and put our things in the car, just in case it was for real... We dropped Isaac off at Grandma Chris' house and he gave me a kiss and said, "Go to the doctor, Mommy".

8:45am

Arrived at Winnie Palmer and 10 mins later was admitted to triage. My contractions were more consistant but not too painful. At this point i was at 2cm. After some tests, they confirmed that my water had ruptured and gave me an IV and did bloodwork. We were on monitors for another hour while waiting for a room.

11:30am

Got settled in our labor and delievery room for the main event. It was a pretty quiet afternoon. I sat on the birthing ball eating ice chips and chicken broth which was divine considering i was in labor.. at 4 centimeters, I decided to call for my epidural. She put it lower in my back than where it was with Isaac and had to re-thread it b/c it curled inside a blood vessel. Besides that and the contractions which were very different than with my son-Things were so smooth. I made it to 6cm and then things took off. I  felt a different kind of pressure the epidural wasn't helping with and called the nurse (Gina-the most awesome RN ever!) I told Matt, I felt like i needed to push! She rushed out after checking me b/c in 45 mins, I went from 6cm to 10. I had dr Diebel with me the whole time until now--There was another patient much worse off than me and thats when dr Jones took over. My mom just made it here and came in the room asking if we were at 7cm yet. The nurse said, "mom we're complete and getting ready to push!"

4:45pm

Dr Jones walked in, i pushed for 10 mins and she was here! Praise the Lord for a wonderful delivery and a beautiful baby girl! She is so perfect.

our first family photo with our little girl!

We were released from the hospital on Thursday at 4:15pm.

Very glad to be home and excited to begin our new chapter

hostess with the mostess

3 days to due date...

To my surprise, my sister came in town and will be here for two weeks to help with the baby. My close cousin, Shannon and her boyfriend also are here along with my aunt and uncle from Georgia. Unfortunately, they have to leave Wednesday and baby girl isn't here yet...

Went to the doctor today and things are fine. Still 1cm which was disheartening but over 40% effaced and making progress thinning out. He had a hard time checking me today because my cervix was tilted (new issue). He didn't seem worried but it makes me nervous b/c Google said it can end in c-section (DONT WANT ONE). Her heartbeat is loud and proud and made Dr. Diebel laugh..."she's as happy as a clam in there!" great. I told Matt I've always been a great hostess...incubating my child apparently is no different. I just want her to be happy and healthy and to deliver her without surgery. and soon. =)

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's waiting to greet the world! She continues to build a layer of fat to help control her body temperature after birth, but it's likely she already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of her skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.