My Big Girl at 3 1/2 years old

Those Contractions- Ouch!

I was in pain all day on September 21, 2011 but wanted to wait to see if the pain would stop. It sort of felt like menstrual cramps so around 10:00 pm I decided to call the doctor so he could tell me what he wanted me to do. He immediately said go to L & D, so me and Mel hopped in the car and went to the hospital. I checked in and they took me to my triage room and checked me but my cervix was completely closed and I had not dilated one bit! However, the nurse stated that my contractions were 2-5 mins apart and they didn't want me to go into preterm labor so they gave me some medicine to stop the contractions or should I say slow them down. They stopped for a while and came back and were now 7 mins apart so they gave me another shot to stop the contractions and an ultrasound, uti test, and some fluid because they also felt like I was dehydrated. Everything was fine and uti came back negative so they wanted to wait to see what would happen because they didn't want to give me anymore medicine to stress the baby.

My babyshower is the 2nd of October so I told little Mercy to stay put until that's over and then she can do what she wants b/c she'll be full term then. It's amazing how my body is preparing for the little one to come... I was induced with Madison so I have no idea what "going into labor felt like" I wanted that experience so I told my doctor ahead of time that I didn't want to be induced and I wanted it to happen on its own.  With Madison I was leaking Amniotic Fluid so they took her at 37 1/2 weeks and she was 7 pds 5 oz, which was fine because she was full term and I just wanted the both of us to be safe.

While giving me the ultrasound the nurse stated that the baby was already 5 pds and 10 oz and that she was completely healthy so that put a huge smile on my face. I told them I just want her to be healthy and that whatever they needed to do I was willing to go with the flow. I was blessed enough to go home and not be induced. Hopefully, she stays in there at least until after the baby shower b/c I'll be 37 weeks (full term) and b/c we can't miss out on all the precious gifts:-) We were at the Hospital for about 16 hours until they discharged me. I'm still contracting but they are farther apart and they stated that when they get closer they want me to come back.

35 weeks & 5 more to go!!!!!

Me at 35 weeks w/ Madison

(I'm normally prettier than this...lol)

I can't believe I only have 5 weeks left until my actual due date which is October 26, 2011 and I'm ecstatic:-)
We will have a new addition to the family and it sort of creeps me out because I don't know how its going to be with 2 children but I'm excited anyway. I'm ready for what's going to come.... The other day (which was Sunday) I was having really bad cramps. It sort of felt like menstrual cramps, I mean it was bearable but I didn't know what was going on because I didn't experience cramping with Madison and my female parts were throbbing so I called the doctor that following Monday. I went to see him on Monday afternoon so he could check me and he said that my cervix was completely closed and that I had not dilated, which was good news! I don't want to have Mercy before 37 weeks so I was happy about that but I think she's still going to come before her expected arrival. I'm just so ready to hold my little girl and I can't wait to see her precious face.

How was the transition of having 1 child to having 2 children?

My Decision, Your Decision, Who Cares!!!!

When it comes to breastfeeding people become so critical with a decision that is up to me to make. I get so aggravated when people ask how long I breastfeed Madison or am I going to breastfeed this baby. Last night was one of those nights that I just wanted to go off on someone because the question was asked and it sort of bothered me.

My cousin and his wife had their baby boy on Thursday so we went Thursday night and last night to see the baby. Last night, a close family friend was there and she asked if I breastfeed Maddie and I said yes for 3 months (I also explained why I had to stop due to a lot of complications I was having) and she said that's it? I was like yes and she chuckled and told me how long she breastfeed her 2 kids (who.... I won't go there) Lol... Maybe I'm overreacting but I had to change the subject real quick because I felt myself getting an attitude. My opinion is that if you decide to breastfeed for however long you want and if you decide not to breastfeed at all that's perfectly fine because that's your decision.

People really get me sometimes.....

However, I am going to try and breastfeed the little one that's on the way and I hope she latches on properly so I can continue to do it and if she doesn't oh well. She will still be healthy and smart. Regardless, of what people say the decision is mine and it's all good.