Lily's first bath!

While I was being taken care of post-delivery, Drew stayed with Lily and was able to give her her first bath! He was so funny while doing so. She was crying and he was on total cloud nine!

I am in LABOR!! :]

We went to the hospital around 5pm on Wednesday, September 19th. My aunt was working so I got hooked up right away and they waiting began... My contractions started getting pretty painful after laying there for a little bit and in an hour I progressed to 95% effaced and almost 5cm (when I came in I was 4cm and 90%) so they called my doctor to see what he wanted to do! We were all convinced he was just going to send me home, so we already started getting things ready to go, and my mom was already giving me the pep talk that everything would be ok.... BUT he didn't, the nurse came in and said he is admitting me and I was not leaving without a baby in my arms :] I was MORE than excited and had totally forgotten all about the contractions and couldn't think of anything else but my little girl! I was going to have my body back!! haha

They had me switch rooms from an observation room to a labor and delivery room! Talk about luxury!

It was so nice and comfortable. The nurses re-hooked me up to all the monitors and asked when I wanted the epidural, of course my response was ASAP! haha We were all so giddy and full of excitement I didn't notice anymore contractions. I had tested positive for strep B so I had to have an IV put in and antibiotics right away (to protect Lily from getting it) They hooked me up with saline (keep me hydrated in labor because you can't eat or drink), penicillin (to protect Lily from getting strep b), and pitocin (it makes the contractions more regular)

After getting all that going, we did all the paperwork and then my doctor walked in, said he was going to break my water! I thought it would be so painful, but it actually didn't hurt at all. As he was breaking my water, the anesthesiologist walked in to do my epidural. OH MY THOUGH! The contractions after my water broke were almost unbareable!!! During the first two contractions after my water broke, they were putting in my epidural and I was literally dying! Drew and the nurse had to hold me still (because it is a giant needle that sticks out of your back!!) because I hurt so much from the extra pressure! BUT when the epidural finally kicked in I was in HEAVEN! I was so smily and giggly and didn't feel a thing! I was put on a little oxygen, because Lily's heartrate would dip during every contraction, so they wanted her to get more oxygen via me!

When they broke my water I was 5 1/2cm... 30min later I was 7cm... another 10 min goes by and the nurses come running back in and I was 9cm. haha. They left again thinking it would be a little bit longer, but NO JOKE, they walked out of the room and I turned to my mom and said "I think I just pooped" haha My mom looked and started laughing! Lily's head was right there... the nurse came running back in again and I was all ready to go!  The doctor wasn't even on his way to the hospital yet. Everyone assumed that since I was a first time mom, labor would be a LOT longer.
The nurses rushed and got everything ready for Lily to arrive and had me do a couple practice pushes while we waited for the doctor and after 2 contractions of pushing, they had to tell me to stop.. not only that, I wasn't allowed to laugh, sneeze, cough, move, nothing! Each contraction after that was pushing her out without me even doing anything! Her head was half way out and my mom and the nurses were playing with her hair when the doctor arrived. He hurry and got dressed, told me to push, and then told me to stop pushing! that he would do the rest. haha! It was so funny! She came right out!   

It was the easiest labor and recovery I have ever heard of! I honestly had no complications! She cried immediately and there were zero signs of her being early, undeveloped, nothing! She was a perfect fully developed baby! SO, my original due date was correct!  Lily was 3 days late! :] 

She was born at 9:58pm and weighed 5lbs 14oz 18.5in long! 

Well, everything calmed down after that.. I was moved to another room to stay for the next few days. Since the labor was so quick, they didn't get a chance to get a second round of antibiotics in me, so they had to do blood tests on Lily until she was 48hours old. So we had to stay in the hospital a little longer than usual. We came home Friday night at 1130pm. I was not spending another night in the hospital. I was going to stir crazy! It was so nice to be home too! AMAZING REALLY! She is the most perfect and happy baby ever!!! Everyone has commented on how perfect she is, and the nurses would CNA's would come in just to see Lily and hold her. It was funny! She is so beautiful!

She is such a good eater too! She is little so she gets her fill quick, but it was pretty easy to get her to learn to breast feed! OH get this... she LOVES her feet being rubbed!!! It's like a drug to her. haha she will start getting mad or fussy and I will rub her feet and her whole body relaxes IMMEDIATELY and her eyes roll back and then when I stop, she will squak at me to keep going hahaha! She LOVES it! She is already a complete Reynolds! :]

37.5 weeks or 40.5 weeks?

The final days leading up to Lily's birth were quite interesting! My mom came to town and stayed with us for a few weeks and it was so awesome! I owe her sooo much! The first week she was here, she helped me clean my house, finish decorating a few rooms, get anything I was missing for Lily, make her bows, take pictures, cook every meal for me, and we definitely can NOT forget the back massages, foot massages, and most importantly, playing with my hair! haha.

Here is the belly bump while I was in Colorado! 2 weeks before Lily arrived! 

Still no stretch marks and it is all BABY! you can even still see my hip bones! We got a good laugh out of that! 

The second week of her being here was a little more exciting and eventful. She arrived on a Tuesday and on Friday I started having insane contractions. This was my original due date according to my period, so I was getting excited in between the pain. ha. I decided to try and ease the back pain with a hot bath, but that didn't seem to help, so my wonderful mother, (who had already taken a sleeping pill) got up and dressed and walked me around the neighborhood for hours! We timed the contractions and started packing the hospital bag.. and of course the contractions STOPPED! I cannot even begin to describe my annoyance! I ended up sleeping in my mom's bed that night and woke up the next morning ready to walk and walk and walk! Saturday night was a repeat of Friday night and when Sunday rolled around... I was more than annoyed and didn't want to do anything else to make this baby come!!

 Just days before Lily arrived... 

It was pretty quiet around our house until Tuesday night. Once again, the contractions started and were regular. This time I decided to just let everyone sleep and try to make it through the night because I had a doctors appointment the following morning. I was still having contractions through the ultrasound and doctors appointment. Lily was measuring another 2 weeks behind in size. The annoyance began all over again because I knew the doctor wouldn't help speed things along especially with her size! I was dilated to 4cm and 90% effaced! I thought for sure he would send me in to labor and delivery, but no.

We ended up leaving the doctors appointment a little down in the dumps and discouraged, but the contractions were still going on strong and began to be a lot stronger than before. Drew went to class and my mom and I began walking all over town again to try and get things moving! Drew came home from class and I told him I was ready to go to labor and delivery. He proceeded to question whether or not it was time. (talk about things NOT to say haha.) After some deadly looks on my behalf, we drove to the hospital! I wasn't really sure I was in labor, I more so wanted to know if I was making any progress with these contractions. I definitely was not expecting what was to come next...

One last trip to Colorado as a pregnant woman!

I am a little behind in posting, so bare with me and all the posts. I thought I would hurry and catch up on all the craziness in the Baumgartner home!

The first week in September, I flew out to Colorado for a week to take some senior pictures and spend time with my family! I have to say, the session I did in Colorado was one of my very favorites and I am so in love with how the pictures turned out! She is one BEAUTIFUL senior! I think this picture speaks for itself...

... and we can't forget my handsome brother, Tanner. Can you believe he is a SENIOR? I am in pure shock! He has grown up so much and I still feel like I was in high school not that long ago. 

Well, my mom decided to fly home with me and stay till the baby was born, which was the best thing anyone could ask for! I have the most amazing mom in the entire world!! Seriously, she is the greatest! We had so much fun while she was here and I honestly don't think I could have gotten through some of those rough pregnancy  nights without her! Needless to say, I love her!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DILLON!

Happy Birthday to my FAVORITE missionary! We love and miss you so much, but are extremely proud of the work and sacrifice you are doing! Mom and I celebrated by "enjoying" a hostess cupcake and can't wait to hear all about your day in Lithuania!

31 Weeks!!

Wow! This baby is getting bigger and bigger by the day! I am still measuring smaller than expected, but after a fun ultrasound, we discovered she is just hiding in my back and hanging out really really low. We had to really dig to find her head she was so low! It totally explains all the back aches and extra urges to pee every 5 seconds! BUT she is as active as ever and loves to kick her moms ribs and make herself known (unless grandma is trying to feel her!!) What a little stink! 

Anywho. Here is me at 31 weeks! We are starting to get anxious!!

My Aunt and Uncle live in Egypt, but were visiting their cabin in Cedar this past week, so my mom flew out and all three of us went up and spent the day with them. It was so fun because their whole family was there as well (minus Destiny) and they had never met Drew! Lane (my uncle) told us about this really neat waterfall that is the start of the Virgin River, so we went for a little hike to see this waterfall! 

Here is a picture of Drew and I about half way up... :]

My momma and I at the waterfall! 

Drew and I at the waterfall!

Me and mom again.. You can kind of see the waterfall spewing out behind us! (It came out of the mountain from sink holes in the lake above the rocks!)

Me and my momma again! 

I always love it sooo much when my mom comes to town!! It is always so fun to spend a few days with her and play! This trip was the perfect mix of playing and relaxing! She even got to go to my doctors appointment with me and was able to hear Lily's heartbeat!! It is so fun sharing these experiences with her! I love her and can't wait for her next visit!! 

28 1/2 weeks! :]

At this weeks doctors appointment I measured 3 cm smaller than I should be, so the doctor decided to err on the safe side and schedule an ultrasound. They weren't too worried because her heartbeat was still so strong and she was pretty active, but it was fun for me because I still get to see my little girl! I couldn't wait at ALL so I scheduled the ultrasound for the next day :] 

Of course, everything came back just fine! She is measuring right on track and has plenty of amniotic fluid and room for growth! We were so excited because we got to take home some pictures of our little one and at least this time... our 4d picture didn't look like a monkey! She actually looked like a baby! here are some fun pictures of us! 

This is a picture of our angel's head full of HAIR!! This was the first thing the ultrasound tech saw during the ultrasound and she literally started busting up laughing! As a parent, I was so confused, after all, this ultrasound was to make sure everything was ok. She finally said she very rarely sees hair on the ultrasound and never sees it at 28 weeks! And Lily has a full head of hair!! That explains the ridiculous heartburn she gives her mommy!

The profile view of Lily, she is getting SOO big!

The 3d view of Lily. She is always snuggled up to the placenta with her little hand up by her face! I'm thinking she will come out like this! haha

 Here is me at 28 1/2 weeks! My brother's reaction to this picture was "YOU ARE HUGE!" haha

So excited to be pregnant!

Other random happening around here...

Daisy has become ridiculously attached to me. She won't leave my side EVER! She always has to be sitting on me as well. It has become super annoying, but I think she is sensing that Lily will be here shortly. Here is a picture of her completely engaged in me playing on the computer! 

Funny story about this picture.. I was on pinterest, and passed a picture of a dog and she started growing at the computer. She has quick eyes and it still amazes me she can see the TV and computer!

I flew into Vegas last time I visited CO and Drew surprised me at the airport! He was suppose to be working, but they had scheduled too many servers so lucky for him, he got the night off! We decided to have a fun date night while we were in Vegas, so we hit up some Chipotle and then walked the strip, ending the night at the watershow! 

 We are sooo excited for Lily to arrive and I am so in love with my little family! I am so blessed and couldn't ask for anything more!