Hooked On Friday: Happy 5th Birthday Abby!

We will at the Zoo today, but here's a slide show of Abby over the years:



Wow, time sure goes fast. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was at a Scholastic Book Fair and I felt my contractions getting stronger. I had preterm labor at 30 weeks and was on bed rest for about 6 weeks. I was so happy to be off bed rest that we headed to the book fair that weekend. Now, since I had contractions for over 6 weeks, it didn't surprise me that I was having more. The building was not air conditioned and it was May! I realized that I had to keep stopping, because it hurt to walk. I told Dave we'd better go. We knew it was time!

Having taken a doula class in the past, I knew to eat before I got to the hospital. So, we stopped at Quizno's and I even got out of the car to order, because I hate the spices they put on the sandwiches and didn't trust my husband to do the order right! LOL!

We then went through the bank atm to get some cash. I came home and took a shower. (I also knew I wouldn't be getting one of those for awhile) While in the shower, I was worried I wouldn't make it out, but somehow I did. I ate my whole sandwich and lemonade and we headed to the hospital.

We arrived at about 3:00 p.m. and my Mom met us up there. I was having terrible back labor and decided on the epidural at around 6 p.m. Those things are awesome and I highly suggest them :)

Suddenly, it was time to push and Abby arrived at 8:26 p.m. on May 22nd. She was 6 pounds even and 20 1/4 inches long.

The memories it brings back just to type that! WOW!

Happy Birthday, Abby!

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