Archive - March, 2010

i was chosen

March 31, 2010 in extremely wise thoughts, jessi girl with 2 Comments

It’s still a little hard to believe that I’m a mom. Even as I sit here in the middle of the night rocking my precious girl to sleep, it all seems a little surreal. I just stare at her in awe of the fact that she is mine and God has chosen me to lead & guide her throughout her life. I am overwhelmed with that fact. I don’t feel worthy, yet He chose me.

I can begin to see a tiny glimpse at how much God loves us – his children. He must sit for hours just watching us. He loves us no matter what because we are His. Even when my Jessi Girl is up half the night crying or leaves a very nasty surprise for me in her diaper…I still can’t get enough. It is all so wonderful and perfect – because she is mine. I’m so thankful that God gives us these gifts to better see and understand His love for us.

I certainly don’t have it all figured out after 6 days, and I have a long way to go. But all I know is I love this child with all my heart, and even if I’m not able to give her anything else that is all she needs.

Oh…and she’s real cute too.

home sweet home

March 29, 2010 in jessi girl, our life with 3 Comments

Yesterday we brought our sweet Jessi Girl home!!! After 4 days in the hospital, I was very ready to be home and begin life with our precious little one.  I am doing well and on the road to recovery. After the first day, I thought man this c-section stuff is a breeze! Oh…then it got harder. Maybe next time I will hold my tongue.

We are having a blast learning to be parents, and getting to know Jessika. She is absolutely beautiful.  I seriously feel sorry for all you parents out there, because our girl takes the cake.  Her daddy is in for some trouble, because the boys are going to be knocking down our door!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures and an amazing video that Brook was able to catch of her. (Watch the video and then pause it at 44 seconds.  This is why I’m in love and why Brook is in big trouble)

Mommy & Baby meet for the first time

Thank you so much for all your prayers. We are doing great, and would really appreciate the continued prayers as I heal and recover.

Introducing Jessika Kaye

March 25, 2010 in jessi girl with 2 Comments

Mommy & Jessi are doing great!  Thank you for all the prayers!  Plenty more pictures to come!

welcome to the world…

March 25, 2010 in jessi girl with 6 Comments

BORN March 25, 2010

TIME 8:02 am

LENGTH 21 inches

WEIGHT 9 lbs 5 oz


final day of pregnancy!

March 24, 2010 in knocked up: round 1 with 7 Comments

For my last day of pregnancy, I wanted to take a look back at my growing belly. Tomorrow I become a mommy!!!!!

top 10 things to not say to a pregnant woman

March 23, 2010 in knocked up: round 1 with 7 Comments

10. You look like you’re ready to pop! Then you better stand back in case I pop next to you!

9. Are you sure you should be eating that? I’ll eat what I want! And I’ll like it!

8. How do you feel?? Ummmm….how about I punch you in the face and you tell me how you feel?

7. Are you EVER going to have that kid? I will have this kid when I’m good & ready!!!

6. Any day now huh? So tempting to say “Nope…due in 2 months”

5. I know how you feel, I had kidney stones once. Then proceed to kick the man and walk away.

4. You look SO tired. Yes, thank you. I am tired. I’m growing a life inside of me.

3. You have that “past due” look on your face. So I look that bad huh?

2. Well…here’s MY labor story… As if anyone has EVER had it worse than me!

1. Wow. You have NO idea.


joining an elite group

March 22, 2010 in knocked up: round 1 with 13 Comments

Today I join an elite group of women.  Strong women. Super women.

I am 10 days past my due date.

There are only so many women who have made it this far and understand the agony, pain and discomfort I feel today.  There’s something about reaching your due date, and passing your due date when it all gets harder.  The hormones kick into overdrive. Everything continues to grow and stretch.

And you are stilllllllll waiting for your baby to arrive.

So to all you women who made it 10+ days, I salute you.  You are strong and can make it through anything.  A word of encouragement to my mommy-to-be friends, keep your head up.  If it happens early, be thankful.  If not, just know that God is in control and knows you are a super woman and can take it.

Only three more days until we give up on labor and they go in and get her!!!!!!!

what's in a name?

March 20, 2010 in random with 9 Comments

We sold my car just 3 days before the baby was due.  That was awesome.  However, leaving me carless. Yesterday (did I mention I was 41 weeks yesterday?) we went car shopping and bought me a car!! Woo! My first “mom car”. I refuse to drive a minivan just because I’m starting to have kids (no offense you minivan lovers…just not my cup of tea), so I chose a Jeep!

Here’s the deal.  I name stuff.  I like to name my cars.  I need a good name for my new Jeep.

So help me choose a name!!

friday belly shot

March 19, 2010 in knocked up: round 1 with 4 Comments

I can’t believe I’m actually posting this.  Yes, I’m still pregnant.  Yes, I’m miserable.  Yes, it will end…hopefully.  This BETTER be the last friday belly shot!!

41 Weeks


get out! get out get out get out!

March 18, 2010 in knocked up: round 1 with 4 Comments

I couldn’t have said it better myself….

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