Hallie Sue

Our sweet Hallie Sue Roe was born last Tuesday, March 20th, at 1:32 p.m. She was a teeny little thing and weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz. and 19.5". Jacoby was almost a whole pound bigger than she was. I was two weeks early and we were not expecting her to come this early, needless to say, I wasn't as prepared as I should have been. My water broke around 4:00 a.m. and I was a little unsure of what was going on, but soon realized that there was no mistaking it, my water really had broken. We went to the hospital, took Jacoby, just to make sure it was for real and they did a test and found out that I was in labor. Tyler took Jacoby to our friends' and came right back. My contractions we're hurting at all at that point. They started me on Pit to make things go a little quicker and I was able to get my epidural just when I had started feeling painful contractions. So much better than with Jacoby. Things went really quick from there and she was ready to come. Tyler had actually gone to get some lunch when the nurse checked me she said, "Where is your husband, you're ready to have your baby." Ah, luckily he was in the parking lot. Things went so well and we're so grateful she was healthy. We've been waiting a long time for her and are so happy to finally have her.

Jacoby just loves her; it is very sweet to see them together. He does miss all the attention because it was just him for so long and he's sick of staying home all the time since we are usually going to parks, walks, bike rides, and activities everyday. Luckily, so many of our friends have been so great to have Jacoby come over and play.

Friends and family have been SO WONDERFUL since we had Hallie and I will never forget all that they have done for us. I love you all!

Tyler's mom and little brother were able to come down right after she was born to help us out. It was so wonderful to have help with Jacoby, the house, cleaning, and meals. Debie even got me flowers, Cadbury Eggs, and a package of cookie dough. Taylor grilled us some yummy medium steaks I've been craving. :) We're grateful they could come help us out.

It was actually a good time in school for Tyler for Hallie to be born, so I'm thrilled about that. We've been able to see him a lot more lately. I love seeing Tyler with Hallie; he is such a great dad.

As you can see in the pictures, Hallie has a little dimple in her chin. We have been wondering where it came from and figured out that my Uncle Daren has one and also Tyler's Grandma Sue that passed away, that she is named after. We realized this after we had decided on the name. I thought that was pretty special.

It has been really difficult to be away from family right now. I just want everyone to be able to see my baby, but we will go home soon. My mom comes on Sunday and I can't wait!

Going home!

36 weeks

Thanks to my mom who took these pictures while she was here visiting a few weeks ago. Man, it was awesome to have her here. I love her and miss so much. She helped me with so many things and she is just the best.

how far along: 36 weeks

total weight gain: 30 pounds

maternity clothes: Yep, and I'm getting real sick of them.

miss anything: Yes, lately I've really been wanting a steak cooked medium. We went to Texas Roadhouse a week ago and I had to settle for some chicken critters. I know where I'm going in a month.

movement: Yes, I love feeling her move, it never gets old. A new thing is feeling her hiccups, love it!

food cravings: Well, besides a good steak, just chocolate still.

anything make you quesy or sick: Just some smells and if I don't eat regularly.

labor signs: Just Braxton Hicks contractions when I'm walking a lot.

happy or moody: I'm fine, not overly happy, but dealing with it. :)

looking forward to: Not feeling so guilty when I don't eat very healthy. I always feel bad when I don't get enough vegetables and eat too many treats. It'll be nice to not stress about that. It'll be nice to sleep on my stomach again. I can't wait to see Jacoby and Hallie together for the first time.

aches and pains: My sciatic nerve has been making me really uncomfortable.

symptoms: I still have quite a bit of energy, just getting anxious.