Baby K D-Day

Kenley Taryn Driggers
March 24th 2010. 6 lbs 7 oz. 19 inches long

BJ and I went to the hospital Tuesday night being past my due date with pregnancy induced hypertension. We were so excited that my Dr was finally going to induce me and we wouldn't be leaving without our baby!
BJ was so excited he stayed up until 3 in the morning practically bouncing around.
I'm not quite sure what I expected, I was prepared to be there for a long time so it seemed to go super fast to me. By 5 pm on Wednesday when I was told it was time to push, I was feeling really nervous.
I had my mom and BJ in the delivery room with me and a ton of family in the waiting room. In between pushes, my mom would text everyone updates and BJ would update his facebook status. I got to know my nurse pretty well :)
Kenley was turned sideways which made for long, difficult pushing. It was exhausting. But when everyone suddenly got really excited I got a second wind.
When they laid this flailing little body on my chest it was so surreal, all I could do was stare. I'm still in awe that I could take part in creating such a perfect little person. We could just hold her and stare all day!

Happy Birthday to My...

Best friend
Blanket stealer
Sports fanatic
Confidant
Fun seeker
Blasting snorer
Stress reliever
Constant teaser
and Greatest support

I hope this past year has been as amazing for you as it has for me, you made it that way! I know 27 isn't exactly a milestone for most people, but you've really reached one. I'm so proud of all that you have accomplished, and so glad to be able to call you my husband!

Cute Infestation

Dear tiny person invading my body,

I'm very excited for your arrival, and get more anxious for it every day. I've had the urge to scrub every surface in the house in preparation of your homecoming. I have not only arranged your tiny clothes by age but also by color. I have also been; imagining what you look like, getting your arrangements all cutsied up, and writing you very sappy letters (I mean every word!). Although I do want you here as soon as possible, I know you are much easier to take care of in there and I'm enjoying this part of the process too much to interrupt it now.

There are, however, a few things I won't miss once you are no longer borrowing my body.

#1. The inability to sleep

(i understand i might not get the chance to sleep much when you're here, i simply miss the ability to do so)

2. The fact my feet have turned into swollen, useless sausage lumps

3. My crowded, inflamed rib cage and the way you seem to love kicking it

4. The sensation of getting a head-butt to the bladder. Unsettling.

5. Heartburn triggered by breathing

6. Having the wind knocked out of me 15 times a day

7. The complete exhaustion I feel when I perform simple tasks such as brushing my teeth

But until you make your appearance, I will continue to enjoy....

1. Your daily bouts of hiccups

2. How I feel I can completely protect you in there

3. Your obvious large yawns where your arms stretch out and quiver

4. Your reactions to loud noises and prodding

5. Having incredible, vivid dreams about you

6. Counting down the days until D-day

7. Understanding all these aches are totally worth it

Sincerely,
Excitedly and uncomfortably awaiting your arrival

Finer Moments

As everyone who knows me will say, I am married to a man-boy. Frustrating as it can be, I am given so much more in return for what I put up with. The last few weeks have been (as always) play time for BJ, which have given me plenty of material. I don't understand how someone can take as much time as he does to play and still get a regular paycheck, but it keeps me on my toes. In between catering for me, school and work he still manages to amaze me with how much of a kid he is!
Honestly, this "adult" could out play any ten year old (and usually does)

Naturally, as any man-boy is, BJ is very curious about things. For example, when I received my breast pump he just had to know what all the fuss was about and try it for himself.

Thank you BJ, for making sure nothing in life is ever boring or monotonous :)