She isn't a baby anymore!

We picked up Abby's one year portraits today. It's official, she isn't a baby any more. She is a little girl. I only blinked for a second. She is currently sitting beside me doing the hand gestures to twinkle twinkle while it is being sung in french.....a baby couldn't do that!

Remembering Granny

My Granny was the most honest, spare-no-feelings, Godly woman I have ever known. She lived her life with only one purpose,and that was to serve God and get to heaven some day. Job well done, Granny. My Granny and Poppy were like parents to me. They took me when no one else would. They cared for me, taught me, and loved me. There will never be two dearer people in this world than the two of them. They spent the last ten years apart since Poppy passed in October of 1999. Together again at last!!! I know that Granny had missed him terribly, especially after her stroke. She still needed his strength and encouragement....much like I still need hers. I love the fact that she is with him now. That makes it a little less painful. I actually envisioned Poppy waiting for her at the entrance to heaven with his arms outstretched and saying "I've missed you, Wanda." Gosh I miss them both terribly!

My Granny didn't think much about material possessions, with exception to shoes. She gave Imelda Marcos a run for her money! She had an unwavering faith that was simply astounding. Even in her darkest hour she had faith that God would deliver her. Ultimately, he did. She loved all of her great grand children, but Abigail came at a time that she needed a little one the most. She had lost her ability to work in the daycare that she so loved because of her stroke. She watched Abigail grow from the time she was in my belly. She adored Abby, and Abby adored her. It was heart breaking to see Abigail wave at her Granny for the last time, saying "up, up!" because she wanted her to wake up and play. I will tell Abby about her amazing great grandmother, and I will aspire to replicate the way she lived her life the best that I can.

Abigail's First Birthday!

On February 20, 2010 Abigail Faith turned one year old!! She is healthy, happy, and as sweet as sweet can be! She is so different than her brothers!! She is very laid back, calm, and she loves to snuggle and read books. She waves at everything and hugs whatever she can get her hands on. She has an amazing vocabulary of 14 spoken words and 6 signs at 13 months old. She takes my breath away and makes my heart smile every time I look at her. She is still nursing about 4 times a day. I went a little over board, maybe, on her birthday. but oh was it worth it! I have such wonderful memories of her party, even if I was a little neurotic. ha! It was perfect and she was such a doll!

What a year!!!

oops! Who would have thought having a baby would be so time consuming? Our sweet little IVF miracle is now 13 months old!!! I guess I need to get some photos uploaded, huh? We are now on the journey for a Frozen Embryo Transfer. I have been on the drugs for a week, and we will know at the end of April if we have been successful.

I lost my sweet Granny on March 20th. I miss her so much. I am so blessed that she was able to know Abby. She loved her so much! I am sad that Abby won't remember her.

Abigail Faith is HERE!!

I was induced on February 20, 2009 at 37 weeks and 1 day due to pre-eclampsia. She was born at 2:16 pm weighing a mere 5 lbs 4 oz and 18.5 inches long. Tiny but perfect in every way! She lost only a little bit of weight and was 5 lbs 1.5 oz Friday at the doctors. She has a little bit of jaundice.

She is now 9 days old and is breastfeeding like a champ. She is a very happy little baby.......as long as she is being held.

34 weeks and counting!!

We are amazed at how well things are going with this pregnancy!! The doctor says that Abigail is about 5 1/2 pounds already! He says if I don't have her at 36 weeks he will induce at 37 weeks. My baby shower is this Saturday...so just in time!! I will update with pics after the shower.

Abby's nursery is just about complete...just a few finishing touches needed!! We are all so anxious to meet little Abigail and hold her in our arms!

Well, we have made it to 30 weeks!!! Hopefully at least 6 more weeks before we meet our beautiful Abigail Faith!! I went to the doctor yesterday and I am measuring 3 weeks ahead! We go in on Tuesday for a growth scan to see just how big she is right now. We had a second 3D u/s at 28 weeks and got some better pics of her. I can't believe it's just right around the corner now!! I am starting to feel a little nervous about delivery now.....oh well, with an epidural I am sure it will be fine. I know I do NOT want another drug free delivery! LOL

She already stole our hearts

From the very first flicker of the heartbeat on the screen she captured our hearts. We are anxiously awaiting her arrival and cannot wait to hold her in our arms!!

Baby Abigails Nursery

It is still a work in progress, but it's coming along nicely! Her room is VERY, VERY girly!!

It's a......

GIRL!!!!! and she is already beautiful and growing quite nicely. She is getting very strong, actually hurting mommy sometimes with her kicks. She loves to hear the sound of her daddy's voice! We are starting the nursery this week. I am so excited to get everything ready for her!! I go in for bi-weekly cervical u/s. The first scan was showing some funneling (opening from the inside) and the second scan showed shortening of the cervix. My OB started me back on progesterone injections, but at least these are just once a week instead of everyday! I am also taking Procardia as needed for contractions. The last scan (27 weeks) showed an actual INCREASE in cervical length!!! GO BABY!