One Determined Daughter!

Life is definitely full of unexpected twists and turns. Looks like our lil' bambina wants to make an entrance into the world sooner than later...

Last weekend I was experiencing mild contractions and didn't really think anything of it. Thought it was just Braxton Hicks since I was only 34 weeks along. Well, the contractions didn't ease up and by Tuesday I just felt that something was not quite right so I called my doctor and they told me to go to the hospital to get checked out just in case. With Colin and Kellen in tow, we were not prepared for the news that was about to unfold. I was almost 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Talk about so many raw emotions going through my body all at once. I couldn't help but to break down in tears. I was admitted right after that and given medication to try and subside the contractions/labor. I responded well to the meds, thank GOD, but she was still determined to enter the world. I was still 3-4 cm dilated the next morning, but 100% effaced. Not good. She was very low. Since my contractions subsided and the dilation did not progress, they decided to discharge me Wednesday afternoon. I have been ordered to be on strict bedrest and continue the medication until she arrives. I'm praying with all my heart I can keep this peanut cookin' for at least another two weeks. Guess this means I'm going to have one heck of a strong-headed daughter. As long as she's strong and healthy, I don't mind one bit. ;-)

Happy 2nd Birthday, Kellen!

With Kellen's new fire truck obsession it was only fitting to make his 2nd birthday a Fire Truck theme. We invited close friends and immediate family to the event (thanks to our way too small house) and it was a success! The Hillsboro Fire Department came to surprise Kellen a little after the party started in their Fire Truck. I'm not sure who was more excited, the birthday boy or the moms at the party! HA! Needless to say, I had a two year old who was utterly speechless at the ooooing and awwwing of the fire truck and the fire fighters. They even agreed to depart emergency style which caused all the neighbors to rush outside to see what the chaos was. It was a fantastic 2nd birthday and one I know our lil' monkey will never forget! :-)