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.....:)

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...

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!

Emery's Nursery Preview

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!