Having a baby at home

We had Brina late on Monday night, and got to bring her home on Wednesday evening. Our hospital usually likes to keep new mothers for at least 48 hours, but my doctor checked Brina and I out and let us leave a little early. We were very ready to be heading home.

We had setup pretty much everything we would need in the weeks prior to Brina's arrival, so we did not have much to do when we got home--just to make sure she was loved and taken care of. We have been a little bit sleep deprived, which of course is to be expected. But other than that, Brina has been nothing but wonderful to have. She is such a snuggly baby--we just cannot get enough of her!

Matt has been incredible through this first week of her life--I could not have better help. I really do not know what I would do without him, he makes everything that much easier and makes sure I get some sleep!!

Finally - Brina is here!

Well! Where to start?! :)

We had our little girl Brina Annalee McKee on Monday, 10 May 2010! We went in to see my doctor for a regularly scheduled 38 week appointment. He saw in the ultrasound that her head was indeed in the birth canal, (explaining all of the pressure I was feeling and the many trips to the bathroom!), and then discovered I was already 6 cm dilated! So he sent us up to the labor and delivery ward to prepare for the rest of labor.

I was admitted to L&D around 2:30pm, and had Brina at 11:18pm. Active labor was just barely an hour. Luckily for me, the whole labor was very calm and went incredibly smooth. I had 3 great nurses, and of course my doctor was amazing. (He was so great my entire pregnancy, so this was no surprise!) The only worry we had was at the very end when Brina's right shoulder got stuck--but the doc was able to hook his finger under her underarm and pull her out.

Brina was born weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces, and she was 20 inches long. She really could not be more perfect!

Patiently Waiting!

We had these maternity photos done today. We were really pleased at how these turned out, since they are the first professional photos Matt and I have ever done! A little silly, since we have been together for over 5 years! Hopefully when Brina gets older she will see just how happy we were to be having her. :) I am so lucky to have such an amazing, (and handsome!) husband and a baby girl on the way, too! I had to fight the tears when we first saw them.

*They look better in person. Maybe some will be put in the mail on Monday? ;)

Baby Shower Time :)

Matt's Aunt Sue threw us an amazing baby shower yesterday! We had great food, fun people, and were given some very thoughtful gifts. We had such a great time!

Just when we thought we had gotten through the shower without getting emotional, Sue told everyone the significance behind the hyacinth table centerpieces. Everyone was to take one home with them, plant them, and since they will come back every year we would each have a flower for baby Brina. Oh yeah, the waterworks came then!! Matt and I both were so touched by such a sweet gesture. :)