Archives for August 11, 2015

we were as ready as we could be.  the day before we had a planned induction, nana arrived at the house.  we got the boys their hair cuts and enjoyed a lunch together.   i knew things were going to be happening so fast i was almost to nervous to eat.   granny and dana joined us at the house that evening and all enjoyed staring at me, in hopes i would go into labor.  i knew it would be happening on its own soon.  i did not feel so well.   by the time we called it a night i was timing contractions 10 minutes apart.   i tried to sleep through them for a few hours and realized i couldn’t handle them much more.  i didn’t want to be in too much pain before getting to the hospital.   i woke richard up and we started our trip to the hospital 2 hours prior to check in time for our induction.   by the time we arrived to sign papers, i knew there was no need for any induction.  i could barely sign my name at one point.     the hospital decided to give me the room they had ready for me but were a little sluggish on getting the iv and blood work done.  i still am not sure why they had to wait because no matter what i was going to have the baby, and probably pretty soon.   the contractions were getting to the point i was making the frowny face of the number 9 or 10 on the chart.  the epidural finally arrived and oh did it feel like such relief.   not even 5 minutes after the relief arrived i was a 10 and ready.   i was so wore out i just waited till the doctor was ready.   the practice push didn’t even happen.  she arrived during one last contraction.

beautiful and perfect in every way…

the boys had been waiting out in the waiting room since before the sun rose that morning…

it was a very long night and a fast and furious morning.   i think it was a lot for samuel to take in.  being up so early and seeing me with everyone afterwards was almost too much for this little guy.    it broke this mama’s heart to see him so emotional.   everyone wanted to help him but he only wanted mama.   {which wasn’t very easy}

they moved us to our new room while anna kate got her first bath…

gramps drove up just for the afternoon to meet his 20th grandbaby! 🙂

checking out that new clean hair!

after all the excitement everyone said their emotional goodbyes and daddy and samuel stayed with mama for the afternoon… i was so relieved when big brother got a nap in.

sweet boy!   we were so thankful that nana was able to help daddy at the house during the next few days.  we had some very special visits together.

i loved every bit of having this little girl all to myself for the next two evenings.   it was just what i needed before going home.

ready or not baby girl it’s time to go home!

we are settling into our new routines here with only a few minor hiccups ….

i think she likes it here though.   which is great because we are all in love with her!

xxoo