Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Welcome to the world, baby girl!
Dylan Reece McDaniel made her debut appearance on May 3rd at 12:25 p.m. She was 6 lbs. 3 oz and 19.5 inches long!
Without going into too much detail, my labor was a bit of a surprise. I was 38 weeks and it was around midnight. I didn't start having contractions nor did my water break. Instead, I began to bleed very heavy. It scared the snot out of me. We called Labor and Delivery and they told us to come on up. About an hour after we got there, I began to have the fun contractions. I didn't dilate past 2 cm until after 7:00 a.m. Thank goodness, my doctor, Dr.Hudson, was on call that day. I was still bleeding like crazy, but finally dilating more. I got my epidural mid-morning and by lunch, they broke my water and Dylan was born about an hour later.
I was blessed to have Shawn, my mom and Bubba (my brother) there during most of the labor process. To put it mildly, I was a bit moody. I was truly scared, though. My dad and Jean Anne got there later in the morning. Our pastor, Dr. Steve Ramp, came and said a prayer with us. That really meant the world to me. (He, also, mentioned that I had toes like vienna sausages. Hmm. He didn't bring it up in the prayer, though.) Shawn's sis and parents made it to the hospital within minutes of Dylan being born. Shawn shot them all a text message picture from the delivery room so everyone could get a sneak peek of Miss Priss.
The whole day was such a whirlwind.
Without going into too much detail, my labor was a bit of a surprise. I was 38 weeks and it was around midnight. I didn't start having contractions nor did my water break. Instead, I began to bleed very heavy. It scared the snot out of me. We called Labor and Delivery and they told us to come on up. About an hour after we got there, I began to have the fun contractions. I didn't dilate past 2 cm until after 7:00 a.m. Thank goodness, my doctor, Dr.Hudson, was on call that day. I was still bleeding like crazy, but finally dilating more. I got my epidural mid-morning and by lunch, they broke my water and Dylan was born about an hour later.
I was blessed to have Shawn, my mom and Bubba (my brother) there during most of the labor process. To put it mildly, I was a bit moody. I was truly scared, though. My dad and Jean Anne got there later in the morning. Our pastor, Dr. Steve Ramp, came and said a prayer with us. That really meant the world to me. (He, also, mentioned that I had toes like vienna sausages. Hmm. He didn't bring it up in the prayer, though.) Shawn's sis and parents made it to the hospital within minutes of Dylan being born. Shawn shot them all a text message picture from the delivery room so everyone could get a sneak peek of Miss Priss.
The whole day was such a whirlwind.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
September 2009
On September 10th, I decided to take a pregnancy test at work. Nevertheless, it came out positive! I was shell-shocked and immediately called Shawn. We were both so shocked! It took forever for the news to finally sink in. That night, though, I already had plans for a girls' night at the Kenny Chesney concert in Biloxi with Jean Anne and Beth. It was a perfect opportunity to take my first preggers picture...with pregnancy test in hand! We had a fabulous time, even though my mind was elsewhere!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Happy Belated Anniversary to Us!
Our first anniversary has come and gone. Actually, it was a week ago today (Monday). We thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary evening -- very relaxed. We ordered our favorite, Outback take-out. Shawn even surprised me with Marble Slab ice cream for dessert! Yummy!
Traditionally, the gift for the first anniversary should be some sort of paper. I was proud we both took on the task. I bought Shawn one share of MGM stock. (The significance of MGM is that we stayed at the MGM Grand on our honeymoon in Vegas!) The stock (certificate) will be matted and framed....the FedEx man hasn't delivered it yet. Oops!
Shawn gave me a gift certificate to Healing Touch Day Spa for and hour-long massage, manicure and pedicure. I was quick to make my appointment ASAP! So, I had a fabulous morning of pampering at the spa this past Saturday! Loved it!
On Tuesday (one day late), we ate the top of our wedding cake. *Disclaimer: we meant to eat it on Monday night, but forgot to thaw it out! Another oops!* Despite what most people say -- it was awesome!
Here's to many more anniversaries!
Traditionally, the gift for the first anniversary should be some sort of paper. I was proud we both took on the task. I bought Shawn one share of MGM stock. (The significance of MGM is that we stayed at the MGM Grand on our honeymoon in Vegas!) The stock (certificate) will be matted and framed....the FedEx man hasn't delivered it yet. Oops!
Shawn gave me a gift certificate to Healing Touch Day Spa for and hour-long massage, manicure and pedicure. I was quick to make my appointment ASAP! So, I had a fabulous morning of pampering at the spa this past Saturday! Loved it!
On Tuesday (one day late), we ate the top of our wedding cake. *Disclaimer: we meant to eat it on Monday night, but forgot to thaw it out! Another oops!* Despite what most people say -- it was awesome!
Here's to many more anniversaries!
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