Monday Night/Tuesday

Hi everyone! All is well with the new addition to our little family.

Last night, Natalee had a bit of a tummy ache and we ended up putting her in the nursery for a bit. We had been up since Sunday morning (we had a hard time sleeping Sunday night from excitement) so we had to get some sleep. I felt a bit guilty shipping her off, but I'm glad we did even though it was for just a couple of hours.

Today, I had my surgery. All went well with that and I am feeling quite good. We still plan to go home tomorrow.

Natalee had some pictures taken today at the hospital. Here is the website to check them out.

http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?BirthId=675204f9-eabf-4638-96bb-0c3e1f27fcfe

Thank you to all who have stopped by, called, emailed and brought gifts to us. We appreciate everything so much! When we get home, feel free to stop by and see us!

She's Here!

She's here! Natalee Allyson Webb made her arrival at 10:09 am this morning. She came earlier than we all expected! I was hollering I needed to push NOW and the nurses didn't think so....but in 5 minutes I went from 8 cm to 10 cm and out came 7 lb 14 oz 20 1/2 " Natalee.

We had a bit of a scare after she came out. She came so fast that she had a lot of fluid built up in her lungs. It took quite a while for her to get to where she could breathe normally, but now she seems to be doing very well.

Nathan is very excited about his little sister. He just loves on her constantly and she doesn't much like it. ha ha!

Tomorrow at 7am, I will be having my surgery to tie my tubes. I had a few complications after delivery from not being able to stop bleeding, but things are getting back to "normal" somewhat now.

Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts!

Monday is the BIG day!

I went to the doctor today for my 39 week appointment. I told the doctor I have been having contractions and he checked my cervix to see if anything has changed. I have dilated to 4 cm. He told me if I wanted to wait to see if she will come on her own we could (he said he would let me go up to 41 weeks) or I could be induced. I am so miserable I decided to go ahead and be induced. I was induced with Nathan so I know what to expect. So, we will go in Monday at 5 am to be induced.......and hopefully sometime that afternoon, we should have a baby girl!

I can't wait! I am so anxious to have this over with and done. I found out too that one of my friends is being induced at the same time as I. That will be neat to have someone there with us that we know.

I am also going to have surgery either after delivery (if I have an epidural) or on Tuesday (with anesthesia if I don't have epidural) to have my tubes tied. I will probably be home Wednesday if everything goes well.

Can't wait for you all to meet Natalee!

False Labor??

At 8:00 this morning, I woke up having contractions. They were dull but pretty constant. A little later, I lost more of my mucus plug (lost some of it 2 weeks ago). I thought for sure this was the day! I was so excited! But around 1:00, the contractions stopped. They never did get any stronger, but they kept being regular. I was so confused as to whether it was real or not. I was so disappointed to learn after 1:00 that I must have been having false labor.

I am soooo ready to get this over with........last night was awful for me. I woke up around 2:00 and threw up all over the bedroom floor and then again in the bathroom floor. Tripp is such a sweet husband. He got up and cleaned it up while I continued to be sick. I kept thinking I will be so glad to get this pregnancy over and done with. I really haven't enjoyed any of it....so you can imagine the let down for me today.........but I have to keep thinking I still have a few more days left. Thankfully it is days instead of months or weeks.

Cute Video of Big Brother Nathan

When I was pregnant with Nathan, I was able to capture him on video moving his foot across my belly. I wanted to try to get similar video of Natalee doing this......but the little stinker must know when I am videoing her cause she will stop moving. For over an hour I tried and had no luck...but I did get a cute video of Nathan playing with his little sister. I had to share it with you.

My prediction of having the baby today didn't happen obviously....but I am still having contractions off and on.......but nothing to call doctor about yet.

Another Surprise Shower

Tuesday, Tripp's boss called me at home and asked if I was available today. Tripp's team wanted to throw him a surprise baby shower. The plan was for me to walk in during their team meeting, followed by cake and punch. Tripp was really surprised. It was such a nice thing that his co-workers did for us. They were so generous with providing us with gift cards and money for Natalee.

I was afraid I wasn't going to make it to the shower today. Since Saturday, I have been having contractions.......some pretty good ones! Today while eating lunch, I had a really BIG one and I thought "Oh me! This is IT!" But........it went away. For some strange reason, I have a feeling Saturday might be the day because I wanted to go to JFest this weekend (all day Christian concert I go to about every year) but this little voice in my head keeps saying "No Liana......" I guess I better listen and stick around at home. ha ha!

Natalee has been extremely active than normal. I have a feeling she wants to come out too!

Baby Shower

This past weekend, my sister surprised us with a baby shower. It was such a nice little party. She did all the planning herself. We received a lot of nice gifts from our family and friends. Thank you to all who came and gave us such nice gifts for Natalee.