Well, parenthood is the most challenging job I've done. I've learned about breastfeeding and survived the first growth spurt. We're tackling making good sleep habits, and I'm working on being more relaxed about everything.
All in all, being a parent is better than I could ever have imagined. It's tough, and knowing how fast she's growing up already breaks my heart, but I love every second. I'm very blessed to be able to stay home with her.
Posts will probably be pretty short, but I'll try to write my thoughts and musings on this new chapter in our lives.
Darcy is already 9 pounds 14.5 ounces and 22 inches long.
17.4.10
Baby is here!
Well, Darcy is finally here. We went in to induce on the 7th, and I was already having contractions. We started Pitocin early in the morning on the 8th, and 22 hours later, Darcy Elizabeth Conley was born. I'll spare everyone the specifics . . . She was born at 3:34 AM on April 9. 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and 21 1/4 inches long. And absolutely beautiful!
We're adjusting to baby time now that we're home. I've had to adjust my expectations and realize that time just really doesn't matter. We're just focused on getting full feedings so she can sleep.
I'll try to post some pictures soon.
We're adjusting to baby time now that we're home. I've had to adjust my expectations and realize that time just really doesn't matter. We're just focused on getting full feedings so she can sleep.
I'll try to post some pictures soon.
7.4.10
Here Goes Nothing
Well, April 7 has finally come. We've hit our due date.
Yesterday was my last day at work. Still hasn't really sunk in yet, but that's okay. I'm content to live in a state of denial for a little longer.
We're getting ready to head to the hospital to induce here in a few hours. It doesn't seem real at all. We've packed our bags, made the preparations, my belly's huge, and sometime tomorrow (probably), we'll be the parents of a little girl.
Yesterday was my last day at work. Still hasn't really sunk in yet, but that's okay. I'm content to live in a state of denial for a little longer.
We're getting ready to head to the hospital to induce here in a few hours. It doesn't seem real at all. We've packed our bags, made the preparations, my belly's huge, and sometime tomorrow (probably), we'll be the parents of a little girl.
4.4.10
The final days
Well, we are in the final days of this pregnancy with Baby Darcy. At our doctor's appointment on Thursday, I was dilated to a 1, and the doctor talked to us about scheduling an inducement. We are due on Wednesday, April 7 and are scheduled to induce on April 8. Just a few more days!!
At work, the word is out. They have made the announcement that I am not going back to work after the baby is born. It wasn't an easy decision by any means, but we strongly believe that this is what God is asking us to do and that it will be best for our family. So, I will be a stay-at-home-mom! My last day of work is Tuesday. We are very excited and feel very blessed to have the ability to make this decision. So many don't. We're still talking with work about the possibility of doing some contract work from home, but we'll probably cross that bridge in a few months. Definitely need to adjust to life with Darcy a bit first!
Brad and I have been trying to enjoy this last weekend before we are officially parents. We worked on painting Darcy's tables to look like lady bugs (I'll post pictures soon), and Brad worked on organizing the garage. Then, we went and had lunch down on the Plaza at PF Changs, where we had dinner for our anniversary the day we found out we were pregnant. The weather this weekend has been gorgeous! We walked around the Plaza, got some gelato, and just enjoyed being together. Today looks to be more of the same weather. Brad is mowing the yard, and I'm working on Easter dinner.
Baseball season starts tonight (officially tomorrow, but gotta love Sunday Night Baseball!). So, this afternoon, Brad and I will continue our beginning-of-baseball-season tradition to watch Bull Durham and grill out for the first pitch.
As I contemplate today, Easter Sunday, I think about the amazing sacrifice of Christ and the hope we now have because of the empty tomb. As we're about to bring a daughter into the world, a world full of bad, terrible things and one full of beauty, I know some people question the idea of bringing a child into the world with all of the potential for bad things. But, God quietly brought to mind today that this is why none of that really matters. His grace, the salvation through Christ's sacrifice and the empty tomb, the hope we have of eternal life - these are the reasons why none of that matters. Ultimately, God has provided everything that Darcy will need in the days to come. His sacrifice is enough.
At work, the word is out. They have made the announcement that I am not going back to work after the baby is born. It wasn't an easy decision by any means, but we strongly believe that this is what God is asking us to do and that it will be best for our family. So, I will be a stay-at-home-mom! My last day of work is Tuesday. We are very excited and feel very blessed to have the ability to make this decision. So many don't. We're still talking with work about the possibility of doing some contract work from home, but we'll probably cross that bridge in a few months. Definitely need to adjust to life with Darcy a bit first!
Brad and I have been trying to enjoy this last weekend before we are officially parents. We worked on painting Darcy's tables to look like lady bugs (I'll post pictures soon), and Brad worked on organizing the garage. Then, we went and had lunch down on the Plaza at PF Changs, where we had dinner for our anniversary the day we found out we were pregnant. The weather this weekend has been gorgeous! We walked around the Plaza, got some gelato, and just enjoyed being together. Today looks to be more of the same weather. Brad is mowing the yard, and I'm working on Easter dinner.
Baseball season starts tonight (officially tomorrow, but gotta love Sunday Night Baseball!). So, this afternoon, Brad and I will continue our beginning-of-baseball-season tradition to watch Bull Durham and grill out for the first pitch.
As I contemplate today, Easter Sunday, I think about the amazing sacrifice of Christ and the hope we now have because of the empty tomb. As we're about to bring a daughter into the world, a world full of bad, terrible things and one full of beauty, I know some people question the idea of bringing a child into the world with all of the potential for bad things. But, God quietly brought to mind today that this is why none of that really matters. His grace, the salvation through Christ's sacrifice and the empty tomb, the hope we have of eternal life - these are the reasons why none of that matters. Ultimately, God has provided everything that Darcy will need in the days to come. His sacrifice is enough.
28.3.10
10 days left, but who's counting??
Okay, we have 10 days to go. And they seem like they will take an eternity. But, I know that April 7 will be here before we know it and that our lives will never be the same once she gets here.
But, in the meantime, I have come up with a list of questions that I'm tired of answering and the answers I really want to give but don't because I'm too polite.
1. "When are you due?"
Due? Due for what?
2. "How long do you have left?"
About 30 minutes.
3. "How are you feeling?"
Terrible. Pretty darn uncomfortable. How do you THINK I'm feeling? OR I feel like running a marathon. How do you THINK I'm feeling???
4. "Are you excited?"
No. I'm wondering why I ever thought this was a good idea.
I really think that people ask these questions because they don't know what else to say and they feel like they need to say SOMETHING. However, when you're this pregnany, even complete strangers are asking these questions.
For the record, I've been feeling pretty good. The swelling is kind of getting to me, and like ALMOST ALL pregnant women at this stage of pregnancy, I'm uncomfortable most of the time. And, we're very excited for her to get here. And, as noted above, we have 10 days left until the due date.
But, sometimes I just get sick of answering the nice way. :-)
But, in the meantime, I have come up with a list of questions that I'm tired of answering and the answers I really want to give but don't because I'm too polite.
1. "When are you due?"
Due? Due for what?
2. "How long do you have left?"
About 30 minutes.
3. "How are you feeling?"
Terrible. Pretty darn uncomfortable. How do you THINK I'm feeling? OR I feel like running a marathon. How do you THINK I'm feeling???
4. "Are you excited?"
No. I'm wondering why I ever thought this was a good idea.
I really think that people ask these questions because they don't know what else to say and they feel like they need to say SOMETHING. However, when you're this pregnany, even complete strangers are asking these questions.
For the record, I've been feeling pretty good. The swelling is kind of getting to me, and like ALMOST ALL pregnant women at this stage of pregnancy, I'm uncomfortable most of the time. And, we're very excited for her to get here. And, as noted above, we have 10 days left until the due date.
But, sometimes I just get sick of answering the nice way. :-)
25.3.10
Still Pregnant
Had a doctor's appointment today. Short appointment, and the verdict is still pregnant and not a lot that gives hope of that changing in the short term. We're still two weeks out, so I guess that's okay. She can cook a little longer! Still having contractions randomly, though. Those are pretty uncomfortable.
We still have a few things to do to prepare for Darcy to arrive. I still have lots of things to wash and put away. And, I need to paint the tables in her room to look like lady bugs. Hopefully we'll have enough to keep us busy until she gets here. I'm not good at waiting!
We still have a few things to do to prepare for Darcy to arrive. I still have lots of things to wash and put away. And, I need to paint the tables in her room to look like lady bugs. Hopefully we'll have enough to keep us busy until she gets here. I'm not good at waiting!
14.3.10
They Keep Telling Me This Is the Home Stretch
So, we're getting to the point where I'm so tired in the evenings that I don't have the energy to get on the computer and post anything to keep everyone updated. But, the short update is that I'm still pregnant!
We've been busy prepping for Darcy to arrive. We have her room pretty much ready to go. I have a few more things to clean up and put away. Still need to paint her tables to look like lady bugs. Probably a project for next weekend. We still have a few odds and ends to pick up, too. Not too many, and none exactly essential before she arrives. I've started transitioning things at work, which has been a surreal process. I guess I'm still having a difficult time wrapping my brain around the sheer amount of change that is going to occur in the next few weeks.
We are about 3 1/2 weeks away from our due date. I've started having some contractions. Nothing really regular yet, and none that are painful. But, they've started happening more frequently and for a little longer duration. I have a feeling she'll still keep us guessing as to when to expect her arrival. Hopefully we'll find out a little more at our next doctor's appointment on Wednesday.
Here are some pictures we took last Friday. Yes, I know it's a big belly!
We've been busy prepping for Darcy to arrive. We have her room pretty much ready to go. I have a few more things to clean up and put away. Still need to paint her tables to look like lady bugs. Probably a project for next weekend. We still have a few odds and ends to pick up, too. Not too many, and none exactly essential before she arrives. I've started transitioning things at work, which has been a surreal process. I guess I'm still having a difficult time wrapping my brain around the sheer amount of change that is going to occur in the next few weeks.
We are about 3 1/2 weeks away from our due date. I've started having some contractions. Nothing really regular yet, and none that are painful. But, they've started happening more frequently and for a little longer duration. I have a feeling she'll still keep us guessing as to when to expect her arrival. Hopefully we'll find out a little more at our next doctor's appointment on Wednesday.
Here are some pictures we took last Friday. Yes, I know it's a big belly!
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