I Guess I'm Healing :)

So, after my three miscarriages, I've wanted to do something to memorialize those babies. I kind of wanted to get a ring made with all their birthstones on it, but I didn't know if I should include the month they were due or the month I miscarried them. Even the month they were conceived would be an option. Anyway, I finally found a site that does hand stamped necklaces and birthstones. I really liked them, so I started filling one out, just to see what kind of price I'm looking at.

Shockingly, I can't remember the exact dates anymore. I know that may not sound shocking to some, but it's a rather huge step for me to put them behind me. Now I'm even considering not getting the necklace or a ring. I am so happy with my life at the moment. I have three fabulous children, one of which is a precious baby. My husband is so good to me. I don't know what I ever did to get a guy like him, but I would choose him again in a heartbeat!!!

So, I guess I'm healing. Time really does help heal wounds. Love does a lot of healing as well. Thanks to all my readers that made that painful journey with me. It's so nice to know I'm not alone :)

WOW!

My friend just reached 600 posts on her blog. That's so amazing to me!!! Anyway, she's having a giveaway so check it out here if you're interested. :)

Still flying!

Yes, time is still flying. My baby girl is already three months old and she's so adorable! She's smiling and giggling and...teething??? Yes, I believe it's true. The slobber has begun, occasional crankiness, and loose stools. My poor baby! Her brother started teething this early, so it's not entirely unexpected. However, this a huge indicator that she's growing up too fast!!!

She's been sleeping through the night occasionally for the past 3 weeks. This past week, she's been sleeping every other night. What's great is that's my night "on duty"!!! Poor Chip is getting up at 3:30 or 4 am every other night for a feeding. He's such a good daddy/hubby!!!

4 weeks

Wow! Time is already flying by. How can I take these moments and keep them forever? I love being able to snuggle her. I love her little sounds and movements. We are all so in love with her.

Isn't she lovely?

Our baby girl got to come home from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. She's been such a delight! I don't even mind the spit up and poopy diapers...yet ;)

Little Surprises

So, Tuesday night I awoke several times with contractions. Every time I thought to time them, I'd look at the clock...and then fall asleep. I had no idea what time the last one had been.

Wednesday morning Chip and I woke up. I told him about the contractions and we had a good laugh about it. Then we went into the bathroom and I noticed that my mucus plug had come out. CRAZY!!! Well, everything I've heard about the mucus plug says that it could be a couple of days or weeks before delivery, so I wasn't too concerned. However, I started having some pretty serious contractions and they seemed regular, although I never really timed them. Chip was supposed to go on a business trip that day. We finally decided he should stay home and we should go to the hospital.

But first, we had to get sis to school and buddy to Chip's parents. So we waited until about 8:30 to go in. I was nervous that the contractions were going to stop and they'd send us back home. We got to the hospital and got checked in. After getting in my lovely gown and onto the bed, my nurse checked me to see how far along I was. I was already at 5 centimeters. I was half way there! So, I got the epidural a bit later and then a little after that, she was here!!!

That's right, I had my baby girl 3 weeks and 2 days early. 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 18 inches long. She is so beautiful. I don't think she looks much like my other two babies. She has her own look. After she was born, they couldn't get her to cry she was moving and breathing but not crying or breathing deep enough. They got her cleaned up and handed her to me for a minute. Then Chip and my mother got a quick snuggle and she was off to the NICU. She's been there ever since.

Her white blood cell count is too high and she may have an infection. I said MAY. We have no idea as nothing is showing up on the other blood test that would show a definite infection. Basically she's in there just in case something is wrong. They are giving her antibiotics and drawing her blood every morning to see if her cells are normal or not. So, we are waiting for the dr to call us one morning and say "She's great! Take her home!" We thought we'd hear those words today, but that was not the case. I know she's where she should be. I would hate for something to flare up here at home and us not know anything until it was too late. It's still disappointing though to have to go visit her up at the hospital. We want her home with us :(

Welcome to the family, Baby Girl!!!

Great, Boring appointment today :)

Everything is looking good :) I was a little worried that this appointment would show high blood pressure and I'd be put on bed rest. That wasn't the case. HOORAY! My mom, sister, and I are going out this weekend and I was so worried I'd miss it.

Anyway, baby girl is measuring right on and her heart tones are good. She is moving almost constantly and I'm growing bigger every day. Sometimes it feels like she's going to come right out of my belly button! How can I possibly get any bigger? I honestly feel like there is no room left! I know every pregnant woman gets to this point. I guess I figured I'd get there a little later.

So, this weekend I'm also test driving a 2007 Kia Rondo. It has seats for 7, but is smaller than a van. It's also quite a bit cheaper. It will be the newest car we've ever gotten and only has 38,000 miles on it. We are so in love with this car, and we haven't even really seen it yet! I guess that's what we get for dreaming ;)

Christmas was wonderful. It was so nice to spend it with our families. We are so blessed.

Happy Holidays!