So we started getting so worried that we wouldn't get to meet Briley before we had to come back home that I decided to fast about it. Tuesday morning, Aug. 5 we went to Wendy's Dr. appt. and found out nothing had changed....she was still dilated to a 3 (they wouldn't induce unless she was a week overdue and they wouldn't keep her unless she was at least a 5). Bummer!! Even though we were all a little down about the lack of progress, we went through with our plans for the day. We went to Gilmer and visited my grandmother (out of the hospital and staying with my aunt). By now Wendy is having contractions, although we were all a bit guarded with our excitement because she'd already had 2 dry runs and the doc had just told us nothing had changed. So we continued our journey over to Longview for my FAVORITE pizza on the entire planet. This was actually my second trip! This is where things started getting serious. We had eaten our salads and the pizza had pretty much just arrived at the table. Wendy took one bite when I noticed a tear trickle down and she said "As soon as we finish eating, we probably need to go to the hospital." I knew she was in some pain, so we didn't wait. We threw the pizza in boxes, paid the bill and blazed a trail to Tyler (about 40 miles). By the time we arrived at the hospital, Wendy was sick from the meal she'd just eaten and graciously returned it (that was a joke). Wes got a wheel chair and took her upstairs while I took Alysa and Skylar back to their apartment to get needed clothing and cameras!! They checked her right away and we found out she was dilated to a 7!! I barely made it back when she decided she needed to make a trip to the ladies room. But, alas, the nurse would not let her go before being checked again. Upon doing so, we found out she was at a 10 and had a bulging bag, which they promptly erupted. Within 3 minutes of that event, Briley was born!! It was, without doubt, one of the most spectacular things I've ever witnessed in life!!! From the time we got to the hospital to delivery was only 1 hr. 45 min.!! He weighed in at 8 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. He is absolutely scrumptious!! He had a little fluid in his lungs, so he stayed in the Special Care Unit until Thursday (allowing Mark to get a special "compassion" airplane fare) and came home on Friday, where he quickly bumped up his feedings from 2 0z. every 3 hrs. to 3 1/2-4 oz. every 4-5 hrs. What a miracle! We're so glad he made it here safe and sound...and in time for us to fall in love with him before we had to come back to Kentucky. They're a beautiful family and we're so glad they're ours!!
Alysa has been somewhat troubled for quite a while now that she is going on 9 and has only lost 2 teeth! It doesn't make it any easier when she gets on the Youngsville Blog and sees Katie loosing teeth left and right! I've been noticing how her mouth is growing and her teeth are spreading out. So I figured it was bound to happen pretty soon. And tonight it finally did! She was chewing a piece of gum and I looked at her and noticed her tooth was way over to the side and a gaping hole was there. I said, "What's with your tooth?" Well I guess my question struck a chord of fear in her little heart because she got this frantic look on her face and broke out in a run to the bathroom to take a gander for herself. Of course when she saw that her tooth had moved over, she just would not be content until that puppy was outta' there. She worked and worked and low and behold, she eventually appeared in the dining room, holding the little pearl in her hand.....all smiles (with a new hole). I think she looks absolutely precious with that little space in her grin and I smile myself every time I see it. Ah, the simple pleasures of being young!
OK, I've just been dying to introduce you all to my new gal pals. Our routine has become: YMCA pretty much every morning, then water park/pizza on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In between, we fill our time with all kinds of activities. But we usually have a full on "girls night" every couple of weeks. Thanks to all the supportive husbands who help make this happen! We've also done game nights at someones home, which have proven to get loud and rowdy, but so so much fun. Of course, there are always tasty treats involved. But I must say, we're all trying to be health conscious these days. So the treats are tasty and healthy as well. We are only missing one in this pic, Jenny, who was MIA this day (she's pregnant and sick, but also had a toddler with tummy troubles). In this picture is....Me, Niki H., Shantell, Niki T. (with Benson) and Cari. They are all loads of fun. If only we could have all the Louisiana girls and the Kentucky girls together! Now THAT would be awesome! I'm just so thankful for all my dear friends, wherever you may be.
For the longest time Alysa has been wanting one of these swirly lollipops. Usually when we see them, we are at Cracker Barrel and they're kind of pricey. So last night Mark and I were in Wal Mart (date night) and found this jumbo thing for $1!!! That's right! One buck!! So we surprised Alysa with it and you would have thought it was Christmas. We both got a good chuckle when we saw her licking on it.....it was as big as her head! She's just such a cutie and I'm so glad simple pleasures still make her happy.
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