Belly Update

36.5 weeks!

Roller Coaster Ride!!

The past 4 days have been very hard on my mind and body. As I wrote in my last entry we thought we were going to have Christmas baby... well obviously that did not happen. Then on the 26th we were sure she was coming! I started have very regular contraction again at about 11:00 am while at my sisters house. They were exactly 5 minutes apart for 2 hours and then got to be 2-4 minutes apart while I waited for Jeremy to get home to take me to the hospital. Once we got there I was hooked up to everything for about an hour and the contractions were coming 1-4 minutes apart for a consistent hour. The midwife came in to check me and I was only dilated to 3cm and 80% effaced... long story short they sent me home and told me I was in the early stages of labor and this could go on for days. I was shocked, confused and very frustrated. So yesterday morning we had our scheduled weekly appointment. There is still no change in my dilation or effacement. I am still have contraction about 5-10 minutes apart so now we just have to wait for the time that they get even stronger or my water breaks. After leaving my appointment in tears yesterday due to frustration I have decided I am not going to think about it or time my contractions anymore. She will come when she is ready... Hopefully my next post will be a picture of Kaylee!!!

Merry Christmas!

Conner opening his presents!
Little Hanna!!!

Merry Christmas I hope that everyone had a good time with family and friends! The last couple of days have been pretty eventful with the holidays but also for this pregnancy. On Christmas Eve we were sure little Kaylee was going to be a Christmas baby. I was having contractions 4 minutes apart so after about an hour we called labor & delivery... Anaheim was full so I was going to have to go to Irvine Regional (which I was not excited about)... the nurse told me I could stay home for a little longer if I wanted. So Jeremy and I came home got everything ready to put in the car and them I asked him if we could just hang out and make sure this was really "it"... well after about 30 minutes my contraction calmed down and eventually went to about ever 10 minutes. So we decided to go to bed and try to sleep. Well I could not sleep of course and spent my whole night on the couch waking up to contractions... but still not close enough together. So we went my parents house yesterday and enjoyed Christmas with my family. I was having contractions all day so when we got home I decided I should call labor & delivery again mainly because I was concerned about the stress these contractions could be causing the baby. They told me as long as she is still moving all should be fine. And that I should come in when my contractions get to be 5 minutes apart. So here I am at 5:50am unable to sleep due to strong contractions this morning at 4am. They were consistently 7 minutes apart for an hour and now they are once again back to being 10-12 minutes apart. This little girl is either just not ready or being VERY STUBBORN just like her mom and dad. I know that she will come when it is time. As Jeremy left work this morning... I once again said the could be the day we meet our little girl (for the 3rd time)!!!

Christmas Weekend

Ashley and Kevin's wedding. (35.5 Weeks)
My boys sleeping...
Merry Christmas!!!! xoxo

This weekend was a busy yet great weekend. Jeremy took this weekend off work and it was SO nice to have him home 2 days in a row. We went to Ashley & Kevin's wedding on Saturday which was really fun. I got to spend the morning with my parents and then we celebrated Christmas with the Ritter's this afternoon. It was weird saying good bye to everyone and having them say next time we see you... your little girl will be here. It is definitely becoming more and more real as the time gets closer!!! Jeremy and looking forward to this new journey together!

Doctor Update

Today I had my weekly appointment and to my surprise I am dilated to 2 and 50% effaced. I guess the reason I am SO shocked is my last appointment which was 10 days ago I had nothing going on down there. So it is exciting to know that things are moving in the right direction. I have decided that tomorrow I will be getting our bags ready and getting the chair seat out of the box. Just in case anything does happen... I am not holding my breath that is for sure considering a couple of my friends have walked around for weeks in similar situations if not more dilated and effaced. I know that she will come when ever she is ready. I really hope that she waits till after the holidays though!

Kaylee's Room

So yesterday was a very busy day for my mom and I. We finally got the nursery almost done. It still needs a couple of finishing touches but over all it is done. it definitely turned out very girly!!! I had a great day with mom :) Thank you so much for your help. Now all we need to do it get the bags packed and the car seat out of the box and in the car.

Holy Belly!!!

My belly is HUGE!!! With only a month left I am starting to feel ready! I must say the past couple of weeks have been hard on my body. I know it is only for a little longer and will all be worth it.

Last Friday was my last day at work. All my co-workers made is SO special for me. I had a great last day before my leave. I cannot believe she will be here soon :)

More of Elle!

Baby Bling


Proud Aunts!

Baby Elle is here!!!!!!!

Elle Ryan Libbert

Born~ 12/15/07 @ 8:03pm

6 pounds 13 ounces

19 inches

Little Elle a couple of hours after birth! She is so pretty!!!

The 1st Family photo!!!!

I cannot even begin to tell you what a great day yesterday was... Haley was amazing and very calm. She made labor seem like a piece of cake. I was very impressed!! It was so awesome getting to see Elle for the first time and watch Haley interact with her baby. I kept looking at her and saying "you are a mommy"... I still cannot believe that she is really here. It seems like yesterday we were walking on the beach both newly pregnant talking about how shocked we were that we would be having babies so close together. Elle is so beautiful with a perfect mix of mommy and daddy! Sean and Haley are already great parents!

Congrats Haley and Sean on your prefect new addition!!! I love her already!

12 Days Old!

Hanna is now 12 days old and is so sweet! I love her!!!

Lake Arrowhead

A couple of weeks ago Jeremy and I went up to Lake Arrowhead to celebrate Ella's 2nd Birthday (Stacey's daughter). Stacey and her family are in town from Virgina... We had the best time with them!
Two of my closest friends!!! I love these girls!
My 1st visit with Harper! I was a baby hog all day!
Happy Birthday Ella! I cannot believe you are 2 already!
Cameron and Ella playing. It was so much fun spending time with my closest friends and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Stacey's parents recently relocated to Lake Arrowhead. The house and view are amazing. Thank you so much for having us.

Our Shower 12/02

We had our baby shower on Sunday! It was so pretty and prefect. I feel soooo lucky to have such amazing friends! The girls made everything so personal with all my favorite things. I still am in shock at how generous everyone is. Kaylee got SO much stuff she is set for a very long time.
The clothesline! So many cute things.
The girls!! Not much longer till they get here!!!

The beautiful and very yummy cake.
The hostesses... THANK YOU ladies for making this day SO special for me and little Kaylee. She cannot wait to meet you!
Prefect weather!
Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! Thank you so much everyone!

The pretty diaper cakes and personalized wine bottles.

Thank you so much to everyone that came and for all of he amazing gifts. We are so blessed to have you all. Not sure if you noticed but we have chosen the name... KAYLEE! Finally it took us long enough.

Thank you again to Erin, Stacey, Jenn and Haley you girls are the most amazing friends. I am so thankful for all you.

Photos: By Lauren Beck

8 Months!

Introducing....

Hanna Michelle Ritter

Born: 11/26/2007 at 12:42 p.m.

7 pounds 18.75 inches

Mommy and Hanna are both doing great. Megan was a pro during labor she made it look so easy. Hanna is perfect she is so sweet and SO little!!!

Big Sister Hailee is so excited and loves her baby sister already. She could not get enough of her. Seeing Hailee's face when she went to meet her little sister for the first time was priceless. She is going to be a great big sister.

Proud Auntie Kara and Uncle JJ with little Hanna...

Not long until we will be holding our own little one. Megan and Josh thank you so much for letting us be a part of this special day!! Love you guys!

Update!

9 weeks left and I cannot imagine getting any bigger. Jeremy and I did the 2nd half of our Lamaze/birthing class today. I was so glad that he was able to come this time. I feel much better about labor... my nerves have definitely calmed. The class was not nearly as boring as I thought it would be. The woman that taught our class was SO funny! I also had a doctors appointment this week and my doctor did an ultrasound to measure the baby... She is doing great and growing strong. She is about 3 pounds 11 ounces.

Hanna will be here soon!!

On Sunday we did a pamper mommy day for my sister Megan with some of her closest friends and family. She is due on Nov. 29th but... she went to here weekly doctors appointment today and is 90% effaced and 2cm. So Megs is hoping she will be here within a week. We went on a 2 mile walk today so maybe that will help. I cannot wait to meet my little niece!!!
My mom and I got to spend a lot of time together this weekend... She ended up being my coach at our birthing/Lamaze class. Jeremy was very sick and could not come. :( I was very thankful my mom was able to come and support me in such short notice. She also came up the next day for Megan's pamper day. I am so lucky to have such an amazing mom. She is always here for me and always SO helpful. The class we took was very informative and helped me to not be so afraid of labor.

Excited!!!

For some reason I feel the need to get some of my thoughts out... With the time getting closer for our little one to finally arrive. I am getting SO excited and somewhat emotional. Emotional in a good way though. I just cannot even imagine what it will feel like when I get to hold and kiss her for the first time and know that Jeremy and I created this beautiful person. It is amazing to me how much I love her and yet have not even met her. This all probably sounds extremely cheesy but it is really how I feel.

With only 10 weeks to go I still have a lot to do... but I still have plenty of time. Jeremy and I are taking a birthing class tomorrow. I hope that it is helpful and informative. I am feeling good just having a hard time sleeping but nothing worth complaining about.

I am sure what has sparked these feelings today is my friends Shea and Joannah had there little girl this morning. Looking at the pictures brought tears to my eyes. It just seemed to be an amazing moment. Congrats to you both I cannot wait to meet little Jordan.

Elle Ryan & Haley's Shower

Last Sunday Haley had her final shower... She looked beautiful as always! Little Elle is going to be the best dressed little girl around. She got the most adorable things. Now we are just waiting for her arrival... Less that 7 weeks away!
"Sweet Pea" blanket so precious! It was a lot of fun putting together this special day for Elle and Haley. Now all the showers are done and the babies will start arriving. Congrats Sean and Haley I cannot wait to meet you little angel!

Baby Bump Update

7 Months
1st Front View
Uncle JJ (Jeremy) and Hailee having fun coloring. Jeremy is getting some practice in... he is a great Uncle.