Raegan turned 4 years old today. I can't believe that it's been 4 years since the day she was born. I don't remember much about that day. I've been so busy trying to keep up with her ever since. It was an amazing experience, though. One that I will always be grateful for. That sweet little girl is one of the best gifts ever given to me. I can't imagine my life without her.
I had a very good pregnancy with Raegan. Other than a couple little bumps, I was fine the whole 8 1/2 months The night before I found out I was pregnant, I woke up in the middle of the night throwing up. I had taken 5 or 6 pregnancy tests months prior that were negative so, I figured I just had the flu. Cory had been sick so, I thought I just got it from him. Also, we ate at Los Hermanos that night so, I thought maybe it was something there. Well, that morning I took a test and it was positive. I was so so so excited! Since Cory wasn't feeling well, was a bit grumpy. I didn't want to tell him until the timing was perfect. We only had one car then, so I drove him to school and then went to Paul Mitchell (where I went to school). I couldn't keep it in and told all of my friends there. They were so excited for me and then asked, "what did your husband do when you told him?" When I said I hadn't told him yet, they all just looked at me with the wierd eye. I know, it was bad. So, when school was over I went to pick him up and while we were driving I turned on Phil Vassar. There is this one song that says, "then one night, she came to me with tears in her eyes and an E.P.T saying guess what? Ya, BABY ready or not! I turned the song off right after that part. Cory said, "why did you turn it off?" I just gave him a look. He thought about it for a second. And then said, "Serious? So, that's why your were throwing up last night!"
I was fine after that night. Was a little bit sick here and there until 6 weeks. I was SO sick! I couldn't eat anything but tator tots. I'm so serious. 6-12 weeks were awful for me. But, after that I was fine!
Cory and I lived in California while I was preggo with Raegan. I'd try to let him feel he kick and she never would when he'd put his hand on my stomach. On Father's Day she was kicking and I went to tell Cory to try and feel. Then I thought twice about doing that bc I didn't want him to be sad if she stopped. I did it anyway. And she kicked like crazy! It was the first time he felt her kick.
Since we were only in California for 4 months, I still kept my Doctor in Utah and just went back twice for an appointment. For the 1st ultrasound, Cory and I went back together. I was so sick with a sinus infection and being pregnant and flying! I was miserable!! It was so hot when we got there and I had to go right away to the Dr. appt. We borrowed a car to drive out there and the A/C decided to stop working. I remember just being so sick and hot! I couldn't breath at all! When we got to the appt, I sat on the table and they started the ultrasound. Right when I looked at the screen and was able to see my baby, I remember not feeling sick for a small moment. I was totally fine. I was so happy and grateful to see this little tiny thing inside of me moving around. And then, finding out that it was a girl!! Right when I got off the table, I was sick again.
At 36 weeks I was diagnosed with Pre-eclampsia. If it's not monitored closely, it can be dangerous. I had to go into the hospital often to have stress-tests done and to have my blood pressure checked. It got so bad that I was told by the Doctor that the baby could come in a week. I was pretty miserable that whole week with symptoms from the pre-eclampsia. I was ready for her to come! I still wanted it to be a surprise for everyone, so I waited until the night before I went in to be induced to tell them. It was fun calling them all to tell them she was coming the next day when they were expecting it to be 3 more weeks!
The morning that we went in to have her delivered, I was so nervous. So nervous that I didn't want anyone around but Cory. When we left to go to the hospital at 6 a.m. he got in the car and I told him to hold on for a second. I went back in the house, threw up, and then went back to the car. I couldn't keep anything down me bc I was so nervous. Once we got to the hospital, I was even more nervous. Rightfully so. It is not fun what you go through to get a child here. Especially someone like me who has very low pain tolerance. But, I'd go through it again and again. Maybe not the I.V. part. But, everything else was so worth it. And it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I remember getting ready to text people at 4 pm telling them that she wasn't here yet and that it might be a while. The nurse came in to check me and said, "ummmm. This child is on it's way. HOLD ON UNTIL THE DR COMES!!!" Ya, kinda hard to do that when she's ready. Right when the doctor came, Raegan was outta there!!! She was beautiful! I got to hold her for a while until they had to take her up to the NICU. While I was watching them clean her up, I realized that the Dr was still working on me. I couldn't feel anything bc I had an epidural. His face was red and he was sweating. I didn't realize that something was wrong. He had been trying to stop me from bleeding. I had hemoraged. They finaly had to give me a shot to help stop the bleeding. Once again, I'd go through it all again to have this little princess in my life!!!
Raegan woke up today and saw all of the decorations for her party set up in the living room. She said to Cory, "DAD! Who did this?" He told her it was me and she said, "Oh my gosh! Mommy is the best!" She gave me a lot of kisses and hugs today saying, "Mom! You're the best ever!" Her party started at 5. At about 3:30 Easton woke up from his nap and wasn't able to breath very well. He was starting to get sick a couple days ago but, was doing fine. His temperature was high and he couldn't breath. I was so scared. Cory went to the hospital and found out that he had Croup. They gave him some medicine to stop the swelling of the vessels in his lungs and a breathing treatment. We ended up having Raegan's party outside and keeping Easton inside away from all the kids. It was so sad! Cory and I just took turns sitting with him while the other would help with the party. Raegan had a great time! We had cake, opened presents, and had a princess pinata. It was a very eventful day! I love you Raegan!!!!!!!!!
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