Pictures of Mary Elizabeth

I know I've been terrible about posting, but here are just a few of many pictures to come. Hope you enjoy them. I promise she's A LOT cuter in person!!!

Only 30 minutes old, and she's as happy as can be!

The happy family!

This has pretty much been the story of her life so far...sleeping!

Her favorite sleeping position. She's practicing for "Touchdown Arkansas" on New Year's.

The best Christmas present ever!

Drew and I are very excited to say that Mary Elizabeth Dees is here! She already takes after her daddy in many ways...stubborn being one of them. She arrived on Friday, December 21st at 5:12 am. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and is 20 1/2 inches long. I know that everyone has been dieing to see pictures of our sweet Christmas present. As soon as I get them uploaded, I promise I will share with you.

Thank you so much to everyone for your thoughts and concerns. We truly are blessed to have such loving families and friends. I hope you all had a great Christmas holiday as well!

Delivery is right on time

We went to the Dr. this morning to find out that I still haven't dilated, dropped, or have a change in my cervix (I know TMI-sorry!). However, we did get an ultrasound and were happy to find out a couple of things. We found out that the baby is only measuring 38 1/2 weeks instead of 40 1/2 weeks, it weighs about 7 1/2 pounds as opposed to the 10 lbs. that we were predicting, and our baby might actually have a normal-sized head!!! We were both very excited about this last bit of news seeing that we both have large "domes".

After my Dr. examined me, he was was still concerned that I have had no change to my body whatsoever and that I might need a c-section considering that the baby is still high up in my ribcage. So to play it safe, he wants me to check in to the hospital on Wed. night and then hopefully induce me on Thurs. This isn't how I pictured having my baby, but if it means that it could decrease the chance of me having a c-section, then I'm happy. I'm just bummed that I won't get the chance to wake up Drew in the middle of the night and rush to the hospital like in the movies. On the other hand, I'm happy to know that we'll most likely be out of the hospital before Christmas!

So it looks like we're still delivering right on time! Happy Birthday Anna Carol and Baby Megan!

And still hangin' out

I went to the doctor today only to find out that I still have not dilated! However, I did find out these things: I lost one pound somehow, my blood pressure has gone down (yeah - considering my work environment!), and the baby's heartbeat is still right on track. When my Dr. got ready to measure my belly, he looked at my ribcage and gave me a look of amazement. Then he asked me how I was still holding on to this baby. Little Bit is still sitting very high in my ribcage, which explains why I'm always pushing on my ribs hoping that they won't break.

He measured the baby to be 40 weeks, which I won't even be 39 weeks until tomorrow. Then he said that this baby is acting like it doesn't want to come until January since I haven't dilated yet. So with all that said, I'm going on Monday to get an ultrasound and then he'll decide if he wants to induce or let me just wait out the course.

Whatever decision is made, I am still praying that I won't have this baby until the 19th, or anytime after that during my Christmas break. Although, I know that some people (i.e. family members) are pushing for more specific dates. I'll do my best to accommodate every one's schedule, but I'm going to Little Bit, my doctor, and God all make those decisions together. :)