A week old already!

I can't believe McCall is a week old! Where has the time gone? The past week has been a complete whirlwind. McCall is doing great breastfeeding now- in fact, I wonder if she is doing too good sometimes. She wants to eat ALL the time!!! But I guess it beats her not wanting to eat at all. Anyway, yesterday was especially difficult for me since it was Davy's first day back to work and also the last day that my mom was here to help me. She has been more help than I could have ever imagined! I feel so incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful mom. She helped Davy and I so much- we can't say thank you enough! Today the home health nurse from McLeod came to visit us. I was really excited to find out that McLeod offered this service- it's a perfect way for McCall to be checked again by a nurse before heading to her first doctors appointment in a few weeks. McCall is now 6 pounds and 3 ounces- so she has lost a total of 3 ounces. I was really excited that she hadn't lost more- I guess all those late night feedings are doing some good :) Everything else checked out great with McCall! I just still can't believe how perfect she is and that she is all mine (and Davy's too, I guess :)) Well I better finish this up before McCall wakes up for her next feeding. Before I forget, I want to say thank you to everyone who has visited, called, feed us, sent flowers, sent gifts, etc. Davy and I are so appreciative to have such wonderful family and friends- especially, both sets of our parents. We really could not have gotten through this first week without you all.

Another picture...

I just had to put this picture on the blog- McCall's favorite place to fall asleep right now is on Davy's chest- oh it makes my heart melt!!

Picture Preview...

OK, so we've taken several HUNDRED photos of McCall since her arrival, but I wanted to go ahead a post a few before she woke up for her next feeding. Enjoy!!!

Our first family photo! I know I look rough here, but to be honest at that moment I really didn't care.

Yeah, I think we'll keep her! :)

Peyton and Pryce can't wait to babysit cousin McCall All dressed and ready to go home. (Yes, she has THAT much hair that she can already wear a bow! P.S. thanks Mimi for the pretty dress and Aunt Koehler for all the bows!)

Home sweet home with his little girl- he's in love! Can you tell?

She's Here!!!!!!

McCall Claire Gregg decided to make an early arrival and say hello to Davy and I on April 1st. Yes, that's right, we have an April Fools Baby! Most of our friends and family did not believe us when they got our text or call Wednesday morning that McCall was about to make her grand entrance. First, I would just like to say that I have, without a doubt, the best husband in the entire world! Davy took me to the hospital Monday night/Tuesday morning around 12 am when I was having contractions. After being checked out and monitored the hospital sent me home around 4:30 am because I was not dilated any further than I had been a week ago. So, Davy and I headed home and got a little rest. After sleeping for a few hours on Tuesday I woke up again having contractions and continued to have them throughout the day. As the day progressed so did my contractions so again we went to the hospital around 9 pm and they once again sent us home around 12:30 am because I was not dilated past 2 centimeters. Before sending me home this time they gave me a shot for pain. However, the shot did NOTHING for me. After lots of breathing exercises, taking a bath, a shower, walking, and several hundred "you can get through this contraction" talks from my husband, we headed back to the hospital around 4:30 Wednesday morning. I told Davy that they were either going to tell me I was going to have the baby or they were going to have to knock me out because of the huge amount of pain I was in. Thank the Lord they told me that I had dilated to almost 5 centimeters and that they were going to keep me. The best part was that not only could they now give me an epidural, but they assured me that I was going to have an April Fools Baby! I was finally going to meet my sweet little girl!!!!!!! I started to cry- and I have to admit it was mostly because I knew I was about to be pain free for the first time in 2 days. Anyway, the rest of labor was a breeze- epidurals are WONDERFUL!!!!! By 12:06 pm McCall Claire Gregg entered the world at 6 pounds 6 ounces and 19 3/4 inches long with a head full of very dark brown/black hair. God is so good! She is perfect in every way. I promise to put pictures up soon. We left the hospital earlier tonight and are just starting to settle in so I'm going to try to catch a few moments of sleep while she sleeps, but I will try to keep the blog pretty current. My wonderful mom has agreed to stay with Davy and I and help us for as long as we need, so I'm going to take full advantage of that.

37 Weeks and dilated to 2!

We are moving right along! Today we had our 37 week check-up and found out that I am dilated to 2. McCall may be making her grand arrival before her due date of April 16- we shall see....

McCall's Room.... a work in progress....

The changer and dresser have not come in yet, but this is what the nursery looks like so far- Enjoy!!!

D's mom made the bumper, crib skirt and curtains- I know, she is VERY talented!!!

The letters that our friend, Keli, made to match the nursery- she is AMAZING!!!!

The chair my parents bought for McCall's nursery (thank you so much, again!).

Baby Bumps

Ok, here are some updated photos of the baby bump....

35 Weeks 5 days

36 Weeks 4 days

36 Week Check-up

Last Friday was my 36 week check-up and to my surprise Dr. Clary told us that I was dilated to 1 centimeter!!!! It's getting real- we are going to have a baby!?!?!?! Davy and I are going to be parents!?!?!?! I know, I know, I should have realized this by now.... anyway, our check-up was pretty uneventful other than that- my bp was still really low and McCall's heart rate was 135. I can't believe how close we are! Also, on Friday we started moving into our new house. We are not completely settled in, but I feel much better knowing that McCall's nursery is at least part of the way done. The crib and chair are in the room right now and the changer and dresser should come in by the end of the week. I will post pictures as soon as I unpack my camera and take a few :)

One month from today!!!!!!

McCall is due one month from today- I can't believe in ONE month Davy and I will be parents! We can't wait to meet our precious little girl! :)

35 Week Check-up

Thursday I had my 35 week check-up and I was surprised to find out that McCall had dropped and that she not only was still head down, but that she was REALLY head down and that I was completely thinned out. I had a brief freak out moment because it hit me that she could come early. I don't know why, but I have always assumed that she would make her arrival on April 16th or later- now I'm not so sure...... Also, we had our second childbirth class on Thursday where we learned more about signs of false labor, real labor and breathing techniques. Davy again decided to be a comedian during the breathing exercises....shocking, I know! I'm not too sure that he will remember everything (or anything) from class once I do go into labor, but one thing is for sure- he will try to make me laugh :)