LOWS:
Feeling pretty crappy and sick the first half of the week.
Luke has bronchitis.
Bad insomnia and basic worry over housing, but mostly over the birth.
Suddenly feeling so unprepared for everything. I just want to tune it all out.
Having to be on call with Labor and Delivery starting Wednesday at midnight for the call to get induced. I had my phone with me and once they called, I had an hour to get there or my spot was gone. We live 30 minutes away, so I had to plan carefully what I did.
I didn't sleep for 36 hours straight, from waking up at 5:00 am Wednesday morning with insomnia, to giving birth and nurses coming and going.
HIGHS:
I got the call to come in for induction Thursday night at 9:58.
The birth. What a piece of cake. My OB looked at me and said: "You could have done this on your own. I should have stayed in bed."
GIRL!!! GIRL!!! GIRL!!!! The ultrasound was right! First thing I said once she was out: "Double check she's a girl!"
My Mom is in town taking care of us. I can tell she's already worn out, and I feel bad, but I really need her! She is very loving to come and stay with our chaos.
I love my baby.
Shawn has told me about 10 times how happy he is with our family, that we are so blessed, that I am a great Mom, he is thankful to be married me, he loves me....great stuff. I think we are all euphoric.
Looking at the baby is so fun. I always forget how incredibly tiny they are.
I love the way she smells.
The kids love their baby sister. Can't hold her enough. Luke is very soft and tender with her, but he is very sick, so I have to limit his interaction.
I love my baby. I love my baby. I love my baby. I love my baby. I love my baby.
I'm done being pregnant FOREVER!!!!!!
11 months ago
Awww....CONGRATS on your little girl!! Can't wait to see pics!! :)
ReplyDeleteStill waiting on her name!!! I'm so so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Amber, on your baby girl!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy everything went so well at the end, and I am so glad you have your mom with you! Let yourself be pampered, you'll need all the strength you can gain now for later on (I know from experience that being up and around too early is rather not the way to go if it can be avoided). Tell your other children that you need them to help pamper you too, so you are going to be a strong and happy mom. They'll delight in being given some responsibility! I am sure your husband will do anything he can to make you feel loved and well taken care of, as you deserve it. You are on wonderful great woman!
Much love and thinking of you,
Merisi
You must be SO GLAD you're on this end of things now!! Having an easy delivery, getting your girl and NO MORE BABIES!!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard having your mom there and worrying about how hard it may be for her--she's awesome for coming & being with your family.
Love that Shawn is telling you all the great things you want to hear--I'm sure he feels like his family is now complete.
Yeah for tiny babies and how they smell!
So thrilled for you! They do smell yummy huh? My kids even sniff the baby :) pictures?
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