Dear Katelyn

We would like to introduce our baby girl Katelyn Marie Floyd!

Born at Fauquier Hospital on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 4:34 p.m. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and 20 inches long.   

 

Dear Katelyn,

I don’t know if I can accurately put into words just how excited I am to finally meet you. These past few weeks have seemed like an eternity and the anticipation has been overwhelming at times. Since I found out I was pregnant with you my life has been forever changed. Becoming a mom doesn’t start at birth, it starts the moment you find out you are pregnant – one day you’ll know just what I mean when you become a mom yourself. I feel as though I already know so much about you even though we’ve never laid eyes on each other. 

Ever since the day that daddy and I found out we were pregnant my thoughts have been entirely consumed with you and everything I’ve done has been with you in mind. It’s been a joy watching my tummy grow larger and feeling you grow inside of me. Feeling your gentle nudges and kicks have been the best parts of my day. I love that when I get distracted by something you gently remind me you’re there by kicking me in the ribs or nudging me with an elbow. As if on cue, you nudge me now; you must know I’m distracted with writing this letter. 

Although I don’t know everything that you’re future holds I have been dreaming of all the potential your life holds for you. I often think about all of the things that we will be able to do together, all the laughs that we’ll share and the memories to be created. Life will go by so fast; it is my hope that you are able to enjoy every second of it and live life to its fullest. I know I will cherish every moment that I have with you as my little baby nestled in my arms. I can’t wait to watch you grow and be a role model that you can look up to. Life is a journey and I will be there to help guide you every step of the way.

Katelyn, I am so honored to be your mom and so blessed to have you in my life. For now I will continue to dream about you and look forward to our first few moments together. My life is so much more complete with you in it. I love you, baby girl.

Love,

Mommy

Come on Baby!

Now that I’m officially 40 weeks and my doctor is on vacation, maybe that’ll be enough to send baby girl headed for the exit?! I feel like a child on Christmas Eve; the excitement is almost unbearable. So far, baby girl’s not really showing any signs of leaving her nest anytime soon. I’m a mix of emotions now, sad because a C-section deadline is looming, but yet I can’t help but feel good knowing that baby girl is safe and still growing. For me personally, it is so hard knowing that a C-section lies ahead, but at the same time I know there’s a reason she’s still hanging in there – so I can only be but so disappointed. My disappointment doesn’t have anything to do with the fact that she hasn’t been born yet – I didn’t want her to necessarily be born early – it has to do with my worries over having a C-section. Because my last pregnancy was a C-Section, if this pregnancy ends in another C-section I will not be allowed to have a vaginal delivery for any future pregnancies.

Since I haven’t made any progress, it’s hard to believe that my body could still do what it needs to. In the end it doesn’t really matter of course, as long as she’s healthy. I’m taking comfort in the fact that no matter how she is born, in just a little over a week I’ll be holding her in my arms!

Update from my week 39 appointment – It went well, I haven’t gained any weight over the last couple of weeks but I was assured that this is pretty common. Baby girl is measuring fine and her heartbeat sounds great – Dr. Wesley Hodgson even commented on how active she is. He did check me and I have not made any progress. I admit I was extremely disappointed, and before we left his office I broke down. It was then that we discussed C-section dates and that now we have a deadline. I won’t go in to be checked this week since he is on vacation. I will go back early next week and if I have not made any progress on my own, then a c-section will be scheduled midweek. Here’s to hoping Baby girl makes the descent on her own!