McKenna Elle Fowler

Chris and I would love to officially announce the arrival of our princess! McKenna Elle Fowler arrived at 7:08 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2009 by c-section. She weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and was measured at 22 in. long!

If you'd like to know the full story... keep reading...

I woke up early Tuesday morning in pain. I was not yet convince they were contractions because at the point of being 9 days overdue... I had officially given up all hope of going into labor on my own. As the early morning went on and I could time between those horrible pains I realized they were probably contractions. We had a doctors appointment that morning at 8:45 so we decided to just wait until then to see where we were sitting. We put all of our stuff in the car and left hoping to not have to go back home. When my Dr. came in... he said even if I had progressed at all, he would send me down since I was a zero for so long. I was dialated to a 2 and I was so thrilled when he said he'd call them downstairs and tell them we were coming down. It was crazy. We were officially having a baby. We waited so long and it was finally happening.

We got into our room and I got my epidural... which embarassingly I cried for, and then we waited. As my contractions got harder and closer together I still was not progressing and the chances of having a C-section were getting higher and higher. Finally at 6:00 that night after having labored all day I was checked and told I was only at a 3. Not only that, but she wasn't dropping down. I was immediately put in line for a C-section.

I was terrified to say the least. With as much waiting as we did you'd think I'd be ready for anything but I was so scared. As they rolled me into the operating room I tried to stay calm. I adore my Dr. and for those that don't know, Dr. Terry also delivered Chris! I trust him with my life. Thank heavens Chris was by my side. Although you are completely numb during the surgery, you can still feel all the pressure. It was such an odd feeling and as they were taking her out... I went into a panic attack. It was hard because I could hear my baby crying in the distance, but I was litteraly freaking out. I couldn't breathe and I was just panicing. I also was having extreme pain up by my colar bone. As they told me later, sometimes during a c-section air bubbles can travel up and cause that pain. They quickly gave me some medication which was a life saver. I went from panic attack to feeling like I was in a dream. The only bad part was that I couldn't even keep my eyes open to see my new baby girl.

The good news is that McKenna is PERFECT! Everything about her is good! She couldn't be healthier and we are so happy that she is now with us. Words can't describe the kind of love that we have. Chris is of course a perfect dad like I knew he would be. She is already a daddy's girl, and how can I blame her with a dad like Chris.

It is now Thursday night and we are still in the hospital. We will be here until tomorrow night or Saturday morning. Life couldn't be perfect and we look forward to every new day with our new princess!

More pictures to come!!!!!

Dr. Terry delivered both Chris and McKenna! We love him!

I was a little on the... "Out of it" side!

Happy Valentine's!

No... I'm STILL not in labor! Chris and I will be into the doctor tomorrow morning at 9:00 and depending on how I am progressing I will either go in that night to be started or Wednesday! So at least the end is in sight! I keep saying that she doesn't want to come out because I keep buying her more and more things everyday she doesn't come!

Man... WE ARE HOT!

On another note... Happy Valentine's Day! Chris and I started out the morning exchanging gifts. I gave Chris a snowboarding pass and a hoodie and Chris gave me a home spa! A little towel warmer and everything I need to relax in the tub! Lately I've been doing that a lot lately! Later that night we went up to Salt Lake to the planetarium and saw "Under the Sea- 3D!" It was fun!

I want Chris to know how much I love him and that I think I am the luckiest girl in the world to be able to call him mine! He is so nice to me and puts up with all my hormones! He is my everything!

25!

It's official! Yesterday I turned 25... and no... I am not in labor. I spent the day at work and then Chris wanted to take me out to dinner. He thought he'd take me somewhere nice like Tucanos or Cheescake Factory but my tastebuds are so messed up right now. The only thing that sounded good were strawberry crepes. So I asked him to take me to Village Inn... kinda funny! I happily ate my crepes and Chris enjoyed the Tuesday special... buy one get one free chicken fried steak dinner... he just couldn't resist the good deal and so he just boxed one up to go... it was kinda funny to see all the food in front of him! He gave me a new purse and wallet that I just adore! Thanks schnookums! Love you!

One of my fellow teachers, Kathie makes these signs for our doors when it is our birthdays... she always distorts our smiles... it's pretty funny!

40 Weeks... and counting!

Thanks to everyone for your great advice and support in the baby department! Although the time ticker on my blog says our baby is one day old... it lies! No baby still! We have been trying all the advice out and doing what we can to get this baby on her way! So far... nothing... but we are still optimistic!

The 40 Week Belly!!!

The latest "Get Baby Out" attempt: Before Sunday dinner briskly walking a couple miles on my in-laws treadmill... so far... nothing!

Baby Update

Our little girl is due on Sunday... that's less than 48 hours! So crazy... unfortunately, I'm not progressing. I've been at a zero my last 3 doctors appointments. At this point... we're so ready to have her. My last doctors appointment freaked me out a little. A week ago I measured at 37 1/2 cm. This week I'm at 40... the doctor was so shocked he measured me again. She is growing like crazy. My biggest fear at the moment is that she is too big and that she won't be able to reach my cervix... therefore, I won't dialate. I have an appointment next Thursday, which seems so far away, If she hasn't come by then I will have an ultra sound to try and guesstimate how big she is. I have been set up to be enduced on the 18th..... yeah... I about died when I heard the date. That is so far away. I really hope that all is well with her and she will come on her own really soon... like today would be great! I just want everything to go as planned... is that so much to ask!!!

Surprise!

This weekend was fabulous and full of awesome surprises! It is now 18 days until our baby is due and we can't believe how fast it's coming. My mother in law threw me the nicest shower ever on Saturday. Chris and I went up to the house a little early. Chris was taking a picture of me with the cake and all of a sudden there were 3 people standing behind me... my mom and 2 sisters had flewn in from Colorado. I couldn't believe it. I was in complete shock. I just started crying I was so happy. It meant so much to me that they were there. The shower was fabulous and everyone was so generous. Thank you to my mother in law and to everyone who came. I had so much fun. I then got to spend the whole weekend with my mom and sisters. We went shopping and got all the rest of the needed items for our baby girl. We are now officially ready for her to come! Chris was such a good sport going around with us. Monday before we took them to the airport we went out to breakfast! It was just such a great weekend and I'm so sad it's over. I love girl weekends!

This is me in shock!
Cute little cake with booties on it!

The sisters!

Me and mom!

The old roomies! Emmy is due in May!

Breakfast! It was really yummy!

Happenings!

There has been so much going on lately it has been hard to keep up! School is finally out for Christmas break and I couldn't be happier!

Happening #1-

Chris got into med school! That's right! Dr. Fowler. Yes... I am so happy for him. This is the only career that he wants to do in life and he has worked so hard to get there! He got into the University of Des Moines in Iowa. Although we are still waiting to hear back from several other schools and he is an alternate currently at 2 schools, we're just excited to know we'll be going somewhere!

Happening #2-

Getting the nursery ready! We are now just over 33 weeks... and it so coming so quickly! On Saturday we finally got around to starting to get the nursery put together! Although we still have a lot to do with it and cleaning up, I'm just so excited. I keep just peeking in there and looking at it! I love it and I'm so glad I have a hubby who lets me do what I want!!!


Happening #3-

The foot issue! So this is more than anyone ever wanted to know... but I have had a plantars wart on my foot since I was like 12 years old. I have done everything to get this nasty thing to go away including every home or doctor remedy. I have word duct tape on my foot for years (that's supposed to work) I have also had it burned off. And now I finally got it cut out. So I'll be spending the next week or so limping around and with only one shoe on. So annoying!


Happening #4-

Getting ready for Christmas! I love Christmas so much! I can't believe it is only days away! The thing I am most excited for is to give other's their gifts! I LOVE giving gifts! It is possibly my favorite thing to do! I've been telling Chris I want him to open his gifts since they've been under the tree!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Chris and I flew out to Colorado last week for a Happy Thanksgiving! It was so much fun to be home and to be with my family. We definitely stayed busy and made the most of our short visit. We ate lots of good food, went to a nuggets game, saw james bond (Which I hated p.s.!) shopped, watched Tara and Brad's practices, and my mom and I even made time for Pedicures! We loved being home and it was weird to say goodbye and tell them the next time I see them We'll have a baby girl!

The men played in the Turkey bowl!


Chris installed a new sink in the kitchen because it broke the day we flew out... we figured a sink would be nice for Thanksgiving Day!


I swear my brother Brad grows a foot every time I see him again!!


We love Pedis! Especially with my bloated, swollen feet!!!! Gross!

29 Week Dreaded Picture!

We are currently at 29 weeks in our pregnancy and although this is THEE VERY LAST THING I want to do... There have been some requests for the belly picture. I have put off doing this from day 1, but I knew I had to give in some time! So, here is the first belly picture... I don't promise it's not the last!

The 29 Week Belly!

Dumb Rain!

Although I really usually love the rain, not today! Poor poor Christopher is currently spending the night in the JFK airport in New York. He had his 4th med school interview in Vermont and didn't make his connecting flight because of the rain :( Last I talked to him he was curled up somewhere working on a sudoku book he bought there in the airport! I wish he was home!