Tuesday, November 29, 2011

A full Month!

I know that moms say this all the time but really time goes by so fast.  I can't believe that our little Miss Emery is one month old.  She is most definitely getting bigger and we are getting to know each other more and more each day.  I have almost figured out the meaning of every noise she makes.  I am amazed by how much she seems to be eating and how big her movements have gotten.  She still holds her hands close to her head at all times but her legs are starting to really get moving.  She will briefly hold her head up and open her eyes very wide as to take one good look at all her surroundings.  I just wonder what she thinks about this big world.;)
On her one month birthday....
Emery likes to be held, likes the pacifier and is getting too long for her newborn clothes.  When she eats she gets a big buddah style belly which is very cute on her tiny body. 

week one
 week two
 week three
 buddah milk belly
 week four...happy thanksgiving

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Emery is Here and 2 weeks old!!

I am sorry it has taken me so long to update this blog but as every mom knows there is not much time in the first few days to have any time for your self.  Now we are 2 weeks old day and I have a little bit of time between feedings to get a few "me" things done.  ;)
Emery Catherine Adcock was born on Oct 27 at 7:29am, she was 5 lbs 14 ounces 19.25 inches long.  She was born via scheduled c section because she was breech. I am sure many people have specific things that they remember about their birth stories and mine was sweet Emery's eyes when the Dr showed her to me. They were so bright and open, just reminded me of her daddy.  I also cherish the video Brent took and his infectious happy laugh that was captured by the video. That birth moment is a high that can not be explained.  The ultimate miracle, a little baby girl. She is my angel and I am in love with her from this moment on...forever and ever!!
Overall, my c section went well and my recovery was not bad. I feel very blessed that my pain was minimal because caring for a newborn is alot of work that can not be put on hold because of my own pain.
Even though you can not drive nor leave your house the diapers, feedings, lack of sleep, feedings and more diapers 24/7 is enough to wear a person out. I think in the first 2 days, it becomes very obvious that the feedings are going to be the thing that will take the most getting used to. Figuring out the feeding needs of the baby while your hormones are regulating is very interesting and has made me really appreciate my family. I want to thank them for their support during all of that and never once making me feel like I was crazy or that I could not do it. All I know is that I did not give up on the breast feeding, I was accepting of any and all advice and now I have a healthy baby weighing 6 lbs 4 oz to be exact. Although that is still small, she is heavier than her birth weight and that is what matters. And this makes mommy very happy!!
At the pediatrician's office today, we got a great 2 week report.  Now we do not go back till 2 months.  I also have my 2 week post surgery appointment on Saturday, which I am sure will go well.  I am hoping they release me to drive and do a little exercise.  I look forward to taking Miss E on her first walk around the block.
As I said before I am so in love with Miss Emery and I just love every moment we spend together.  She is such a sweet snuggler and I just love her big bright eyes that she has been opening more and more these days.  As I get to know her, I get so excited about the memories we have already made and the memories to be made.  Many of the memories we have already made include many friends and family visits which just shows how loved and blessed our little Emery is.  Thank you all for your calls, messages, gifts, meals and visits.  I just love sharing this little blessing with everyone. 
In my next post, I will put up some pictures but for now it is time to feed.....:)

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Emery will be here tomorrow!!!

We are so excited!!!  There are not words to describe this feeling.  It is like Christmas morning but better, if that is even possible. The unknown makes us so anxious and overwhelmed with excitement. Everyone says I need to be catching up on my sleep right now but how is that even possible!! I am just so excited.:)
Last night as we were trying to sleep, Brent and I were talking about our childhood and how we have so many great memories that our parents created.  Now we get to create those memories with a child of our own. Once again, we feel so blessed. GOD is GOOD.
Tomorrow we are checking into the hospital at 5am, surgery at 7am.  Prayers for a healthy delivery and baby are very much appreciated. 
We will post pictures and an update as soon as possible. 
Here we are at 39 weeks...

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Upside Down or Right Side Up Either way we will have a baby birthday!!

Let me just start this by saying we are all healthy and baby Emery will be here on OCTOBER 27.:) We will be having a scheduled c section that morning.
I was hoping I would not have to blog about this but over the past few weeks it became very obvious that this little baby girl likes being upside down or breech. Although if you  really think about it she is actually right side up just not for the birthing thing.;) Her head has found a snug spot under my ribs and she has not made any big flips for a while now.  I have done my pelvic tilts, played music, put frozen peas and flashlight on my tummy all without success of a flip.  I have been optimistic that she would listen to her mommy and just turn head down but no such luck.  After the ultrasound this past Friday, the Dr says her head has found a nice snug spot and her head has actually started to take shape in that spot. 
I suppose I have know that she was pretty stuck in the back of my mind but I was really trying to stay positive. Plus every time I tell people she is breech, everyone says "she will turn" which I was totally thinking she would too. I can actually easily feel her head under my right side rib and it does not feel so great.  Lately, sitting and laying down creates difficulty breathing and standing up makes my feet swell so it is pretty hard to get comfortable. 
Overall, I have had a wonderful pregnancy and God has blessed us in so many ways that an upside down baby does not seem too bad.  I also find comfort in knowing that God is in control and he has wonderful plans for us.  After all, it is a MIRACLE OF LIFE whether it is upside down or right side up.
Baby Emery will be here in 10 days!

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Big Feet, Bigger Belly, Biggest Blessing Ever!

From the title you can tell, I am feeling much more pregnant these days.  I was happy to make it through August so I am now just waiting for the weather to cool off.;)  I went to put on a pair of flats today and I could not squeeze my foot into them for the life of me. Looks like I will be wearing flip flops for a while.  I now understand those people that wear socks with their sandals.  My bigger belly is best described as a basketball under by shirt.  Makes it very hard to get up, roll over, sit down and breath but over all things are great! If I could just sleep standing up.  The biggest blessing I have ever dreamt of is well on her way into our lives.  I get very emotional these days dreaming of what it is going to be like holding her in my arms.  I also get anxious for that day but not yet....You hear that Emery, you still have some cooking to do and well your nursery is not perfect yet so just hold on a few weeks. 
A few weeks ago, we had a wonderful shower in Plano. Hosted at the house of Lea Blair, given by her daughter Lauren White and my college friends Sarah Rice, Kiley White and Amy Burch.I absolutely love you ladies!  Lea is a dear friend of my mothers who once upon a time hosted a shower for my mom when she was pregnant with me.  Lea affectionately calls me "boggie bear"  which I have no idea why but I love it.  We had a wonderful weekend in the DFW area, everyone was so hospitable and the shower just made me feel
so loved. Thank you all for coming and your generosity.
News this week on baby is that she is breech but the doctor thinks she can still turn. I am 35 weeks , fluid levels are good and baby size is good as well meaning she has the ability to turn if she chooses. I am really praying for that! I am going to try some pelvic tilts at home to see if that might work. I am also giving her motherly pep talks and speeches daily about her options and what I am needing her to do for me.After all I am her mom!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Showers and Weddings...Oh What FUN!!!

I have been meaning to post about my wonderful shower I had on August 6 at Haley's beautiful home.  It is such an overwhelming feeling knowing all these people love you and are going to love your little one just as much. The food was wonderful provided by Becca and Erin. I have a few servings of everything! I also enjoyed visiting with friends from out of town.  Thank you all for coming to the shower and your kindness.  Emery is already so loved and spoiled!
This past weekend I was a bridesmaid in my dear friend Kiley Crabb White's wedding. It was a wonderful wedding  weekend. The bride was stunning, the setting was perfect and the groom was so handsome. Mr and Mrs White, along with both families hosted a perfect wedding weekend. On my flight up to Dallas I was praying for energy and strength to get me through this weekend because I did not want to be a fat dud.  Anyone who has been pregnant in a wedding understands all this I am sure, my prayers were granted and I had a great weekend, managed to make it up early for hair/make up and stay through the after party.  I must say I was proud of myself and Emery.  Although when I stop to think about it, I think Emery is going to have her mom' s sleeping habits and well that is no bueno.  I do not require very much sleep and I just hope that Emery does not pick up that trait, at least during her first few years of life. 
I have posted some pictures from the shower and the wedding...enjoy:)

                                                                  


                                                                   
                                                                

                                        
                                                           
                                     
                                    

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

3rd Trimester...Let the Fun Begin

I am officially in my final trimester!  I know that the last trimester is going to be totally different as I see my belly growing every day and bending over is becoming a huge task.  So far I have been very comfortable and not too tired but I just know that will not last much longer.  In fact, this past weekend we had a garage sale that really wore me out. While I was happy to get rid of a bunch of junk, I just could not help but think this is a hard way to make a few extra bucks.  Especially being pregnant in 100 degree weather.:(  We survived and now we have money for the rug in Emery's room or as Brent would say a new fence for the backyard.  We have only been in our house a year and a half but the things you can accumulate in one year is very surprising.  So my advice is to keep a room in your house completely empty. With life always changing it is not worth all the work to fill it up with stuff just to have a garage sale in 100 degree weather so you can clean it out to fill the room up again.  Although making a nursery is so very fun!
I want to say congratulations to my college friends Kasey and Jessica who last week gave birth to two healthy baby girls.  I must say that it is very encouraging to see my friends go through pregnancy start to finish and to see the little precious miracles that are the reward at the end of it all. God is so good! 
 I have my first shower this weekend which I am so excited about.  It really is just so fun and I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in my life to share all these life moments with. 
Thank you all for everything! Emery's nursery is coming along and I will post pictures once the glider arrives.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Summer Fly By

I just can't believe that July 4th has come and gone, and with NO fireworks this year :(.  Brent and I had a wonderful few weekends at the lake and the beach with family and friends.  The thing about weekend trips is that they are never long enough and the ride home on Sunday or Monday is always depressing.  The only way to cure it is with the plan of another weekend trip! And the cycle starts over though I would not trade the memories of the weekend trips for anything.  I also know that then Baby Emery makes her debut, the weekend trips will be few and far between.  So for now, our weekends will stay busy with trips across Texas.
This week I am 25 weeks along and feeling great.  I do feel like my belly is growing everyday but I guess that is a good sign.  My appetite has picked up and I really find myself hungry every 2 hours.  I am trying to stay inside as much as possible and when I go outside I try to find a pool, a lake or a beach to take a dip in.  I did purchase a tankini a few weeks ago and I am having a little trouble adjusting to that type of bathing suit. I feel like tankini's on other people are so cute but just not on me.  I really still like to sport the bikini but I am sure there will be a time very soon that my belly button pops out and I start to feel like shamu the whale.  We are starting to clean out the office to make room for the baby's room which I am very excited about decorating.  When it comes to decorating a little girls room, I feel like everything out there that is pink is the cutest pink thing I have ever seen.  This is why you must take a friend or family member shopping with you to help talk some common sense into your purchasing decisions. ;)
Today I called the hospital and registered for a few classes.  Well actually I registered for all of them.  I just kept thinking in my head that it is best to educate myself  and/or Brent. When I told Brent about the all day Saturday class that is 12 hours long, his exact words were "are we getting our masters degree?" which I though was funny considering that was just one of the classes I signed up for.  The other classes are ones like breast feeding and car seat installation but the long one is an all day affair and I am sure after that class we will be Masters in Child Preparation...which is half the battle. Right?

 

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Blogging For Dummies and the Baby Moon

Long time no blog, I know I know!! And to think I was so gung ho a few weeks ago. Since my first post I was very disappointed in how my page turned out, things not centered the background all crooked and my widley tink not working but since then I have improved in every aspect.  I have even added a picture.  My next goal is to get a play list on here.  Of course none of my blogging skills would have been perfected if it was not for my "Blogging for Dummies" session I  had with Haley.  She really helped me out on this one.  Lets just say that blogging takes time and patience and works better if you are not a type A personality and lack of perfection does not bother you.  
Since my last and first blog, alot has happened.  We found out that we are having a little GIRL!  We are so excited! I am so looking forward to spoiling her with love and love and more love and cute clothes.  I am also looking forward to watching Brent become a Dad to a little girl.  I just think that is the sweetest most precious kind of relationship a dad to a daughter. 
Speaking of Dads....Brent and I  had a wonderful Fathers Day in Chicago!!  We decided a while ago to take a short Baby moon to a place we had never been and for one reason or another we decided on Chicago. Actually it is the same time zone and Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Antonio to Chicago so that pretty much made our decision.  The weather was beautiful, in the 70's .  We took an architectural boat tour of the city, went to the Cubs and Yankees game, we ate at Giordano's pizza and Gibson's steaks, saw the Second City Comedy show and had a wonderful outing at the Lincoln Park Zoo.  Overall a wonderful trip with great food, weather, company and sights.  The picture above is from our boat tour. 
The Baby moon was very enjoyable and at a perfect time in my pregnancy, the beginning of the 2nd trimester.  Not too big yet, have my appetite back, got some energy so why not!! I will say by the end of the trip my feet were swollen and that reminded me that I definitely was pregnant!
I know I have promised a belly picture and you will get one soon enough. Honestly there really has not been much to see until recently.  At 22 weeks I have officially got a pregnant looking belly not just a gross beer belly type thing going on. 

Friday, May 20, 2011

Let the Baby Adcock Adventure Begin

Hello Family and Friends,
As we have been debating to join the blogging world, we decided that today would be as good a day as any day to try it out.   And since the world is due to end tomorrow, I guess we do not have much to lose, just kidding. Now this is our first post so we are trying to think about what others would even find interesting to read about so please forgive us if this is boring.  We will get better at this we promise so here we go....

We are excited to start with some great news....WE ARE HAVING A BABY!
Our bundle of joy is due November 1,2011, that is 11/1/11!Pretty cool.
Baby bump pictures will be posted soon. Many people have told me that I am not showing at all but I swear the bump is there and Brent agrees.  Plus my pants are not fitting anymore and that is a sign. 
We could not be more excited to become parents and grow our family.  I am a little over 16 weeks along and am feeling great. Despite my crazy work schedule this time of year, the lack of caffeine and sleep, I was very lucky to not feel terrible during the first trimester .  Since I am on the road so much for work I have replaced caffeine with soft serve ice cream.   I love vanilla cones! I think that Chick-Fil-A and Dairy Queen have the best vanilla cones around.  If you have not had a vanilla cone in a while, I suggest you go get one and your will fall in love.  You might even replace your morning coffee with a daily vanilla cone as I have done. 
We have a big day coming up and that is June 3.  This is the day we find out BOY or GIRL! The thought of this day makes us anxious.  Really more anxious to have a good report from the doctor that the baby is healthy and all the fingers and toes are in the right place than actually knowing the sex of the baby. We are going to love our little Benjamin Michael or Emery Catherine no matter what.   And yes those are our names.

Tomorrow we take out 8 month old yellow lab named "Goose" Lucy to her orientation/trial at Camp Bow Wow. Wish us luck! I am sure we will have a story to two to tell from that adventure tomorrow. 
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.




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