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Grandma and Papa Delorefice

Bryce 1 and 1/2 weeks

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Daddy and Bryce

Visiting with Kat

Baby Bryce is here!

We welcomed our little miracle on December 22, 2010 8:05 am at Sutter Memorial Hospital Sacramento Ca. Bryce weighed 6 lbs 2 oz 19 inches. Delivered by the wonderful Dr Hays and Dr Gilbert without the two we would not have our little miracle today.

Bryce was delivered via c-section due to my trans abdominal cerclage. We spent only 3 days in the hospital and were home on Christmas eve. Staying busy with the joys of parenthood has made my recovery a breeze. Bryce is now 3 weeks old and doing great! Breastfeeding has done wonders for his weight. He is now only waking up once during the night usually between 2 and 3 to feed. He has his moments especially when it's time to change his diaper but we power through. Sean and I could not be happier. We love our little TAC miracle.

Bryce is 5 days old

Bryce with Auntie Erin

37 weeks and 2 days

Well we made it this far. Only 5 days left until we meet Bryce...so very excited. There will be lots of little newborns around for the holidays. My sister in law will be having her triplets any day now too. Feeling pretty good these days but will definitely not miss the little complaints of pregnancy. My hands are permanently swollen and numb, it is hard for me to type and write! My feet and ankles are not so bad...I've seen worse. Oh and I can't forget I have this weird numbness on the right side of my stomach. Ahhhh....the joys. But it is all worth it in the end. Once Bryce arrives I'll be sure to post pics on my blog. Will be about a week since I will not be coming home from the hospital until Christmas Day. What a wonderful present this year....to spend it with our newborn. Life is good! Merry Christmas everyone and God Bless. xoxo

36 weeks

Only 14 days left...woo-hoo! I've been so horrible about taking belly pics throughout this pregnancy so I managed to take one myself...it was a little difficult. We also finished the nursery, pics are posted below. Enjoy!!

Grayden's Angelversary December 1

It was a year ago yesterday that we said hello and goodbye to our first son Grayden. To our little man there is not a day that mommy and daddy do not think of you and wonder what you would be like today...crawling or walking and getting into everything I am sure. But for now you continue to watch over your younger brother Bryce. One day he will know all about you and the gift you gave our family. My love will fly to you each night on angel wings until then sweet dreams my little man. I love you.

32 weeks and 1 day

It's all down hill from here folks! We had a little scare on Sunday and Monday having contractions and cramping which is definitely normal but scary at the same time especially with my history. So the doctors sent me to Labor and Delivery for further monitoring. Yes I was having contractions but they were not laboring contractions, just Braxton Hicks but they still ordered bed rest from here on. They also ran the Fetal Fibronectin test to see if I would go into labor in the next 2 weeks and it came back negative...which is great since there is a history of early labor with my mother. I had my follow up appointments yesterday with Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Hays...both agreed bed rest should be enforced for the remainder of the pregnancy but at least they lightened my restrictions. Meaning I can leave the house for short errands but no shopping and adventurous outings until after baby arrives. Our goal right now is to make it to 34 weeks...with a little help of some visterol I can do it..lol. Overall the doctors are not worried as we are in a safe zone. Of course I want our little man to bake for at least another 2 weeks to avoid time in the NICU and for lung development but when your body is ready there really is no stopping it. So now it's a waiting game until December 22.

I have to say I can't believe how the time has flown bye and in less than 6 weeks baby Bryce will be here. A very bittersweet moment as December approaches. My c-section is scheduled on the 1 year anniversary of my Grandma Huny's death. It still makes me very sad that I cannot share this time with her in person as I know she was so looking forward to this very moment just like we all are. I find great significance that the doctors chose December 22nd, it truly means something to me. We will also remember our little angel Grayden on December 1. Our first son who has changed our lives forever. Yes the past year has had it's challenges but strength and love has brought us where we need to be today and I am thankful beyond words for that. We are very excited to meet Bryce. It's just another step in the right direction for us and our families and we cannot wait to share our success story with all of you.
Remember that the trials and tribulations we experience throughout life only make us stronger people and that strength will turn into compassion for the life that has been given to us.