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Oh baby!
Well, almost two months later I have the time and energy to blog again :)
Three kids, one being a newborn put my easy life into a whirlwind! I love it though....wouldn't change a thang!
Hudson, my darling baby boy thankfully decided to come into this world a week early. I woke up on April 20th around 3 am with bad cramps and I just knew that day was the big day. I waited until 8 am to tell Gabe to take me to the hospital. We were in no rush though, he washed the dishes, watered his plants outside, made his protein shake while I packed my bag. Waking around made the contractions not as painful, but I was getting nervous as they were between 5-3 min apart.
As I waddled my way to the car my mind was racing with many thoughts:
Three kids, one being a newborn put my easy life into a whirlwind! I love it though....wouldn't change a thang!
Hudson, my darling baby boy thankfully decided to come into this world a week early. I woke up on April 20th around 3 am with bad cramps and I just knew that day was the big day. I waited until 8 am to tell Gabe to take me to the hospital. We were in no rush though, he washed the dishes, watered his plants outside, made his protein shake while I packed my bag. Waking around made the contractions not as painful, but I was getting nervous as they were between 5-3 min apart.
As I waddled my way to the car my mind was racing with many thoughts:
#1. What if my water breaks while we are driving and BAM.....I have the baby. Should I bring a towel just in case? Well, even though I could save us some money by not paying a anesthesiologist and a big doctor & hospital bill I don't like that idea one bit. I would freak out if that would happen and it's not like the baby would easily flow right out like the movies anyway.
#2. I envisioned myself walking in the labor department screaming....I'm having a baby now.....it's coming....and BAM I had my baby within in seconds of laying in bed. Yeah right, too dramatic and movie like.
#3. My other vision was being told I'm 8 cm and gave birth within in an hour to two. That's possible, right?!
#3. Then a sad thought came to mind...what if I get to the hospital and get sent back- false alarm. That would suck big time!
So, I calmly walk in and tell the nurse- I believe I'm having a baby. She gives me a questionable look and said- you're so calm! After getting checked I'm told that even though the contractions were 3 min apart they weren't strong enough because I was only 3 cm dilated. Not what I wanted to hear- I was hoping for 5 cm. so we walked an hour to ease the pain and speed up the labor and called my sister in law who lives in Shreveport- about 7 hours away. She panicked hoping not to miss the birth, but hopeful at the same time that she would make it in less time since she would be traveling with no kids. Fast forward 7 hours....my sister in law makes it to the hospital just in time for me to push and to witness the best surprise for all of us. When my baby came out I was so relieved and extremely tired that I didn't quickly check to see if it was a boy or girl, instead I put my head back and thanked God it was over. I do recall the screaming and seeing tears of joy from everyone's faces including the nurses. My mom immediately hugged me and told me over and over- IT'S A BOY!!! I look over and Gabe had our tiny baby in his hands crying and I put my head back on the pillow thanking God again for this wonderful surprise and gift of life He has given us.
Now, two months later I sit here writing on my blog with little time to spare. I have three demanding children that have different needs to be met at the same time! There are days I want to pull my thin already not so much hair out of my scalp and scream and days where everything is just fine and peachy. Many days I am counting down to seconds till Gabe walks in the doors to hand him the baby and have him deal with a screaming two year old and a whining six year old. I knew having three kids would be challenging for me, but I'm glad God's plan was to add a little boy to my life.
#3. My other vision was being told I'm 8 cm and gave birth within in an hour to two. That's possible, right?!
#3. Then a sad thought came to mind...what if I get to the hospital and get sent back- false alarm. That would suck big time!
So, I calmly walk in and tell the nurse- I believe I'm having a baby. She gives me a questionable look and said- you're so calm! After getting checked I'm told that even though the contractions were 3 min apart they weren't strong enough because I was only 3 cm dilated. Not what I wanted to hear- I was hoping for 5 cm. so we walked an hour to ease the pain and speed up the labor and called my sister in law who lives in Shreveport- about 7 hours away. She panicked hoping not to miss the birth, but hopeful at the same time that she would make it in less time since she would be traveling with no kids. Fast forward 7 hours....my sister in law makes it to the hospital just in time for me to push and to witness the best surprise for all of us. When my baby came out I was so relieved and extremely tired that I didn't quickly check to see if it was a boy or girl, instead I put my head back and thanked God it was over. I do recall the screaming and seeing tears of joy from everyone's faces including the nurses. My mom immediately hugged me and told me over and over- IT'S A BOY!!! I look over and Gabe had our tiny baby in his hands crying and I put my head back on the pillow thanking God again for this wonderful surprise and gift of life He has given us.
Now, two months later I sit here writing on my blog with little time to spare. I have three demanding children that have different needs to be met at the same time! There are days I want to pull my thin already not so much hair out of my scalp and scream and days where everything is just fine and peachy. Many days I am counting down to seconds till Gabe walks in the doors to hand him the baby and have him deal with a screaming two year old and a whining six year old. I knew having three kids would be challenging for me, but I'm glad God's plan was to add a little boy to my life.
Hudson Joshue.
Born April 20th at 5:24 pm
6 lbs 14 oz 20"
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| 3 hours old |
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| 5 weeks old |
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