I can't forget Bill

(I can't find a picture of Bill without Trey or Brevin in it too, so here is one of all 3 of them)

Amidst all the baby drama, Bill had a birthday too. We had just gotten home from the hospital the day before so we didn't really do much. Being the sweet guy that he is, he said that he got a baby for his birthday and you can't ask for better than that.

I love this man. He is my best friend. He knows me better than anyone else and helps me be the best person I know I can be. I got so lucky when we found each other. He puts up with a lot from me and loves me anyway. Of course, I put up with a lot from him and love him anyway too :)

I hope we have many more celebrations to share together.

Happy Birthday Bill!!

My Baby is 8!

Yesterday was Trey's birthday. I cannot believe that I have an 8-year old. Make that an 8-year old that is smarter than me.

Here are 8 things that make Trey special:

1) The kid has an awesome sense of humor. He can deliver a punchline that leaves Bill and I speechless.

2) Trey is so smart. We are so proud of him and all the good work he does at school.

3) He is a mini-Bill. If Dad likes something, Trey likes it too. Plus, they look alike and have the same mannerisms. Once in a while, Trey will have a southern accent when he talks too.

4) Trey wants so bad to be a good kid. He is constantly asking us if things are good or bad.

5) He is my movie watching buddy. Every Friday is movie night at our house, and a time to snuggle on the couch.

6) He can wakeboard! I was scared to death at first to let him be in the water by himself, but he pops right up and cruises down the lake.

7) Trey is a great big brother. He is still new at it, but so far so good.

8) He will always be my baby!! He will always be our number one, and the one who's smile got us through some rough patches.

Thanks dude, I love you so much and hope you had a great day!!

"Deep Smit"

It's true, "I am smitten, I am in deep smit"

(the first person to comment and name the movie this line is from, gets to bring me a Diet Coke :)

He Is Here

I know, I know, I am a slacker. My computer is downstairs and I haven't been able to go down them very easily.
Brevin was supposed to be born today, but he decided to do some extra active somersaults and broke my water on the evening of the 7 th. After speeding to the hospital, we had to wait 3 hours for him to be born at 12:09 am on Wednesday the 8th.
Bill and I were crying as hard as he was as soon as we heard him. It was an amazing moment that was too short. Brevin wasn't breathing very well so they rushed him off to the NICU. Bill went with him while I was being finished up. Apparently there were some complications and talk of hysterectomy and a lot of blood loss. I did not realize how serious it was until the next day. If I hadn't had a c-section, things could have been really bad. Poor Bill was like a chicken with his head cut off, not knowing if he should be with me or Brevin. And my parents were left in my room for over an hour wondering what was taking so long. Thanks for sticking it out Mom and Dad!
Turns out that I was fine, just super tired and sad that I still hadn't been able to hold Brevin. The next morning we were told that he was probably going to be sent to UVRMC's NICU because he wasn't doing that well. But an hour later he was off the breathing tube and the steroid for his lungs was starting to work. He was in the NICU for 2 days and was moved up to well-baby status just in time to go home when I got released. Now he has jaundice, and has his own private tanning bed and gets his heel poked everyday to test his blood.
We are so happy he is with us, and he is worth everything.
I will post some pictures as soon as I download them from my camera, which involves practically laying on the floor to plug in the cord, and I am not in shape to do that yet.
Thanks to everyone for asking about us and all of your happy wishes. Love you all!

What a Difference a Year Makes

As baby day gets closer, it is still so hard to believe. Bill and I are both so in awe, it is all we talk about.
I just want to send out a huge "THANKS" to everyone who has seen us through some crappy times when it comes to baby stuff.
Just last April, I think I was at my lowest low and I tried really hard to distance myself from everyone--Thank you for not letting me. To my friends for not giving up on me when I would come up with excuses not to go anywhere. To my family who have been there for all the downs. And especially to Bill, who is the hardest to "fake it" in front of because he knows me so well. And Trey, who has saved my life just by being. I am a lucky girl, and I love all of you :)