One week ago today....

It's incredibly hard to believe that one week ago today, we were blessed with a successful birth of our precious baby girl, Josslyn Joan.  She weighed a healthy 7lbs, 8 oz and was 21" long.  She came into this world via C-Section at 7:33am.  Dr. Hopf was assisted by Dr. Checci and they both did an amazing job taking care of us.  It wasn't long after, Josslyn was seen by Dr. Bies who also made sure everything was okay with Baby J.  Josslyn's great aunt Mary was her baby nurse.  Mary was my baby nurse when I was born, which was before she married my uncle and became my aunt.  It was a very special day and one we will remember in great detail forever!
The past week has been mostly amazing.  We have definitely had our challenges just like all new parents do.  However, most of the moments have been unforgettable.  We have had lots of visits from family and friends and have once again been reminded how lucky we are to have all of you in our lives.  And, we are extremely grateful that Josslyn has such great people caring about her!
Yesterday we made our first roadtrip with Baby J.  We had to go to St. Mary's for an outpatient ultrasound of her hip.  Dr. Bies was just a bit concerned that one of her hips may not have developed completely.  It's not a huge deal and isn't painful for her.  If left untreated she could have hip problems and early arthritis but if treated she should be just fine.  He wanted the ultrasound done to confirm whether or not it truly is underdeveloped.  If it is, we will just need to put her little hip in a soft support brace so it is held in place until it is done developing.  Mommy and Daddy are just happy that Dr. Bies caught this and that it isn't painful for her.  She did excellent in Daddy's truck and he's convinced that it's because she likes the shaking/rattling of the diesel and reminds Mommy that it's another reason he had to get a new truck before she arrived :)  Mommy thinks that Josslyn is just a good baby, but we'll let Daddy think whatever he wants!
Daddy went back to work today so Josslyn and I will start to figure out our own routine and I will work on getting things done/caring for Josslyn without Daddy's constant assistance.  I'm sure we'll manage but we sure miss Daddy already.  He has been a huge help and I love to see him cuddle with Josslyn.  I guess we'll just be thankful that he was able to be here with us for the first 6 days. 
Well, I think that sums up everything that's going on here at the Glendening house.  There's not a lot of time for anything else these days but we are totally okay with that.  We wouldn't have it any other way!  Thanks to all of you who have sent cards, visited at the hospital, brought gifts and food, or prayed for us or thought of us during this very special time.  You all mean so much to us!

38 WEEKS and waiting...

 I had my 38 week check up with Dr. Hopf today and realized that this little girl is already taking after her daddy....she is being stubborn!  She must want to stay warm inside my belly rather than face this bitter cold weather we are having.  There are no signs of progress at this time.  We have been watching closely for further signs of toxemia, but luckily, despite some strong signs, it has not developed.  Dr. Hopf and I were both relieved today to know this was still not a problem especially since he had been so concerned about it at previous appointments. 
However, he does feel a bit concerned about Josslyn getting too big before she decides she is ready for delivery.  So, we have scheduled a CT scan of my pelvis for Monday and I will see him on Tuesday.  Depending on the results of the CT scan and what may or may not happen in the next several days, we may be looking at a C-Section sometime next week.  This is something I want to avoid at all costs, but also do not want to labor for hours only to end up in a C-Section procedure in the end.  So, I continue to pray for natural progression and labor in the next few days.  If nothing, then we will just continue to wait for the results of the scan on Monday. 
Everything is so up in the air, which of course, is just kind of the way it goes when relying on a process that we don't have complete control of.  Being a control freak/planner, it's honestly driving me a bit crazy.  I've had to refocus and remind myself that I am NOT in control of this and God will take care of things as it is HIS plan that I need to operate by :)  He sent us this blessing when He felt it was time, and He will decide when she is ready to enter the world!
Hopefully you all are doing well and looking forward to the Christmas Holiday! 

Week 37 and 17 days until Christmas

Tuesday made the start of week #37!  I was hoping as Josslyn became full-term she would start making some things happen that would lead me to believe that she was getting ready to come into the world.  However, I feel no different than I did at 36 weeks...other than feeling even bigger than before!  I feel as ready as I can be for her to get here and so we will just continue to wait...and wait....and wait! 
It's hard to believe that Christmas is so close.  I'm not sure why, but despite all the decorations in the house and all the presents ready to go, it just doesn't seem like Christmas yet.  I guess my mind is just too occupied with everything else.  I am hopeful to be able to spend the Christmas holiday with my new little family!  Hopefully we will be at home and not in the hospital, but either way, we'll make the best of it.