January 24, 2007
Born at 9:17 pm
7 lbs 2 oz
19 3/4 inches
Dear Brenna,
This post is for you. The day you were born was the most amazing day of my life. Daddy and I had been impatiently waiting on you for 9 long months. We were so excited when we found out that you were on your way. I had never been that excited about anything before. I am pretty sure that Daddy and I both wore HUGE smiles on our faces for weeks. :) But we decided to keep the reason behind those smiles to ourselves for a week. Aunt Emily and Uncle Joey were getting married in six days, so we decided we would keep our little miracle a secret until after the wedding. That also gave us a great opportunity to tell a lot of people at the same time because we were having a crawfish boil at our house after the wedding. So as everyone was getting ready to dig into some mudbugs, we spilled the beans and announced that your daddy would be getting a very special present for his birthday. (your due date was on his birthday!) Most people just looked at us with a blank face, and MeMawMom was the first to "get it" and started to scream "She's pregnant!" It was too funny!
The next 9 months were a very long wait for us. We were so excited to meet you and see what you looked like. We were very excited to find out that you were going to be a girl. I couldn't wait to start buying pink! We did have a somewhat difficult time agreeing on a name though. I loved the name Bayleigh, but Daddy did not like it at all. He liked the name Brynn, but I didn't like that one because I wanted more than one syllable. We threw many other names around, but there weren't any that we agreed on. After a few weeks of us not being able to agree, I was showing a video to my Parenting class, and one of the babies was named Brenna. I really liked it, and it kind of incorporated the name that Daddy liked too. So that night we discussed it, and amazingly enough- we agreed!! I was so excited that you finally had a name. For a middle name, I sat down at the computer and made a list of middle names that sounded good with Brenna and handed it to Daddy. He picked Grace, which I really loved! To me, the name Brenna Grace had a wonderful ring to it!
When January finally rolled around, we spent every day wondering which day you would choose. We were all convinced that you would be here before the 22nd. But each day ticked on, and no Brenna Grace. Finally the 22nd rolled around, and still no baby. Dr. Miller finally agreed to induce on the 24th. He told us to be there between 6 and 7am. We were so excited that we left our house a little after 5! (for a 3 minute drive to the hospital!)
We got all checked in, and apparently we were not the only ones that were too excited to sleep.
The day dragged on and on. I was beginning to think you never would get here! All I could really concentrate on was how HUNGRY I was! :) I put in my food order with Aunt Ashli at about 5pm. I was ready to hold you, but I was also very ready for a cheeseburger and fries from McDonalds!
You finally graced us with your presence at 9:17pm. I am not sure who was crying more-Mommy or Daddy! The first thing I remember hearing Dr. Miller say was "Look at those eyes!"
After you were all cleaned up, and we had some time as our new family of 3, we called the waiting room and told them to send the grandparents back. I am pretty sure I heard a stampede as they were running through L&D to get to our room! They were all 4 in love at first sight, just like Mommy and Daddy.
It was the most amazing night of my life. I felt so proud to introduce you to all of the family and friends that were waiting on your arrival. You had quite a fan club assembled in the waiting room! I couldn't stop smiling, and neither could your Daddy. We were in awe that God had blessed us with such an amazing miracle. After everyone finally left, and we got settled in our room (and I had successfully polished off my cheeseburger, fries, and dr pepper), I sent Daddy home to get some rest. The hospital was literally 3 minutes from our house, and I knew he would get more sleep at home than in a hospital chair. I tried to settle in for the night, but my adrenaline was way too active for me to sleep! All I could do was look at you in your little bassinet. I couldn't believe you were finally here and you were MINE! It was the best feeling in the world. I tried to get some sleep, but every time I would drift off I would jump up and check on you to see if you were still breathing! Little did I know that this is how I would spend the next 6 months of your life. I had always heard that there is a "mothering instinct" that kicks in when you have a baby but I never thought much of it. It dawned on me that first night that this is what that instinct is. I needed to know at ALL times that you were ok. It was a good thing that I wasn't tired at all, because there wasn't much sleep going on that night.
The next morning, Daddy showed up bright and early to check on us. He even brought an outfit to dress you in while we were at the hospital. It was an outfit he had picked out a few months earlier. I was so nervous as we tried to put it on you.
We had lots of visitors that day. Everyone wanted to see how beautiful you were! We did manage to sneak in a few naps here and there. Daddy even managed to get in some cuddle time with you.
The following morning, we were released to go home. I couldn't wait to get you home with us! I got you all dressed up in the pretty dress that Nina bought for you and the booties and blanket that she made for you. In fact, she was crocheting this pink blanket when I showed up at her house to tell her that I was pregnant! I told her that it was probably a girl because she was making a pink blanket!
It felt so good to finally be at home with you. We had waited so long for you and spent so many months preparing to have you at home. Your room was all set up and ready for you.
We were very ready to start this new chapter in our lives and assume our new roles as Mommy and Daddy! We knew it would be wonderful, but looking back, we had no idea just HOW wonderful it would be. You bring a smile to our faces every single day. We love you more than we ever thought possible. Because of you, I finally understand the concept of "Unconditional Love".
This poem completely sums up how I feel about you and how you changed my life-for the better! I love you with all my heart, and I am so proud to be your Mommy!!
"Before I Was A Mom"
Before I was a Mom I made and ate hot meals.
I had unstained clothing.
I had quiet conversations on the phone.
Before I was a Mom I slept as late as I wanted.
And never worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was Mom I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.
Before I was a Mom I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, peed on, or pinched by tiny fingers.
Before I was a Mom I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, my body and all my feelings.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a Mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was OK.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much......
......before I was a Mom.
...Author Unknown
The next 9 months were a very long wait for us. We were so excited to meet you and see what you looked like. We were very excited to find out that you were going to be a girl. I couldn't wait to start buying pink! We did have a somewhat difficult time agreeing on a name though. I loved the name Bayleigh, but Daddy did not like it at all. He liked the name Brynn, but I didn't like that one because I wanted more than one syllable. We threw many other names around, but there weren't any that we agreed on. After a few weeks of us not being able to agree, I was showing a video to my Parenting class, and one of the babies was named Brenna. I really liked it, and it kind of incorporated the name that Daddy liked too. So that night we discussed it, and amazingly enough- we agreed!! I was so excited that you finally had a name. For a middle name, I sat down at the computer and made a list of middle names that sounded good with Brenna and handed it to Daddy. He picked Grace, which I really loved! To me, the name Brenna Grace had a wonderful ring to it!
When January finally rolled around, we spent every day wondering which day you would choose. We were all convinced that you would be here before the 22nd. But each day ticked on, and no Brenna Grace. Finally the 22nd rolled around, and still no baby. Dr. Miller finally agreed to induce on the 24th. He told us to be there between 6 and 7am. We were so excited that we left our house a little after 5! (for a 3 minute drive to the hospital!)
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| About to head to the hospital |
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| Graddy and Pops showed up not long after we got there! |
You finally graced us with your presence at 9:17pm. I am not sure who was crying more-Mommy or Daddy! The first thing I remember hearing Dr. Miller say was "Look at those eyes!"
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| And I agreed- Look at those eyes!! |
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| Brenna and Dr. Miller |
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| When I looked up, they were all four grinning from ear to ear and crying. |
The next morning, Daddy showed up bright and early to check on us. He even brought an outfit to dress you in while we were at the hospital. It was an outfit he had picked out a few months earlier. I was so nervous as we tried to put it on you.
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| You were for sure Worth the Wait! |
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| You both slept pretty soundly. |
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| Our beautiful baby girl |
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| Headed HOME!! |
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| You looked so tiny in your big bed. |
We were very ready to start this new chapter in our lives and assume our new roles as Mommy and Daddy! We knew it would be wonderful, but looking back, we had no idea just HOW wonderful it would be. You bring a smile to our faces every single day. We love you more than we ever thought possible. Because of you, I finally understand the concept of "Unconditional Love".
This poem completely sums up how I feel about you and how you changed my life-for the better! I love you with all my heart, and I am so proud to be your Mommy!!
"Before I Was A Mom"
Before I was a Mom I made and ate hot meals.
I had unstained clothing.
I had quiet conversations on the phone.
Before I was a Mom I slept as late as I wanted.
And never worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was Mom I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.
Before I was a Mom I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, peed on, or pinched by tiny fingers.
Before I was a Mom I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, my body and all my feelings.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a Mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was OK.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much......
......before I was a Mom.
...Author Unknown
I remember this day like it was yesterday. I never knew I could love so deeply till I looked at that beautiful little face.. I love U Brenna Grace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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