How we welcomed our little girl

Honestly it took us by surprise or at least me. My husband however, seemed to know that Gracelynn had a new idea in her head.

December 3rd was my baby shower that was being thrown by my mother in law and my sister in law. I hadn't been feeling great the last few days and almost cancelled the baby shower due to swelling and general lack of wanting to do anything.

The baby shower went well we got a lot of great gifts but had to exchange some items that were doubled. We went to babies r us after the shower and picked up a breast pump and some other odds and ends and headed home.

We got home around 8:30 and just basically relaxed. I had already packed my hospital bag and the diaper bag just to be safe since my first baby was early...

Around 10pm we decided to try to lay down and watch a movie. By 12 I was having contractions but they weren't consistent so I ignored them as best I could. By 2 am I was writhing in pain and calling the dr. When we didn't get a call back within 20 minutes I decided it was time to go to the hospital. My contractions were 3 minutes apart and very intense. When we got to the hospital I was dilated 6 cm and about 50% effaced.

I got an epidural and tried my best to relax however, I had a spinal leak and that caused me to have a really intense headache. By 8 am I was begging them to break my water and when the dr came in at 8:40 am to do that she said the baby hadn't come down that much... Within 5 minutes of her breaking my water I started feeling this intense urge to push and a lot of pressure and burning. By 8:50 it was time to push and I wasn't gonna argue.

It took 3 pushes and 5 minutes to deliver my beautiful baby girl. I was so exhausted and sore (my epidural wore off) that all I cared to know was if my very early little angel was ok. Once the husband confirmed she was ok and brought her over I was relieved and mellow.

We spent 2 days in the hospital and part of that was spent with Gracelynn in an incubator since she had jaundice. When we went home and introduced boogey to his sister it was like our little family was complete.

I have spent the last week adjusting to being a mommy of 2. Hubby has been a big help when he is home as much as he can. He can't help with the feedings since we're breastfeeding but he can help with boogey.

We can't say how blessed we really are enough. God has given us two beautiful children and the love I have for both is overwhelming.
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Sorry i've been gone but...

I've been busy with this little love bug:


Gracelynn Bella Michele was born on 12/4/2011 at 08:55 am. 5lbs 15 ounces and 19 inches long.

I was only 35 weeks and 4 days pregnant with her when she decided it was time to welcome herself into the world... I'll post the birth story later with more pictures.


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I'm alive just pregnant and can't think...

I'm 32 weeks pregnant tomorrow!! We are so ready for Gracelynn to get here. Honestly my pregnancy symptoms have been not good... Seriously, my hips seperate all the time making it extremely painful to move let alone walk, I live in the restroom, my swelling is getting obnoxious but thank god for my Ugg boots, exhaustion is a popular theme in my house, and I have a four year old who is into everything... I haven't posted because well honestly, I can't form a thought without getting distracted.

I have had one baby shower already for work and I can't lie I was such a giddy girl because without my momma the older ladies i work with really make me feel like its ok. I miss my mom so bad. Now I'm crying...

I have another baby shower this weekend and i am super excited. Hopefully it goes without a hitch... here are some belly pictures.



30 weeks


31 weeks




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Fun stuff

I just purchased this little hat on etsy and I am so excited! I can imagine baby girl wearing it for her newborn pictures.

and i also received an unexpected package today... from similac. Yes I plan on breastfedding and there are no plans of when we will stop but its good to have received two cans of free formula in case anything happens and Gracelynn for any reason cannot breastfeed.

Short post, random post. Thats just how it is today.

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Fall does not mean time to chill out picture overload

Get it?? Chill out? The weather?? hahaha i crack myself up. But for real I have not had a quiet day in weeks... Im 29 weeks today!!! Boogey turned 4 today which makes me sad and happy I can't believe he is 4 where have the last 4 years gone???

Wanna see pics? of course you do

















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27 weeks pregnant

OMG! I am 27 weeks that means I have 13 weeks left. WHAT??!!!!

We have been relaxing, spending family time, getting things together for the baby girl, and just basically enjoying the fall.

My brain doesn't hold attention on any subject for more than a few minutes right now so any posts I've started have all ended up making no sense to me what so ever.

Baby girl is a mover. She kicks and rolls and punches all day long and throughout the night. No complaints about it I really enjoy feeling her in there. I have finally however, found out why I was having all of the hip, pelvic, and back pain... I have something called symphysis pubis dysfunction. Sounds fun right?? No?? you sure? anyways basically I get to wear a pregnancy support belt that is more like a harness than a belt but it works so I gotta pacify myself and suck it up..

Good stuff, I love the fall weather we've been having in VA I love the crisp air and being able to enjoy sitting outisde with booty while he runs crazy all over the yard. I have been living in leggings and ugg boots and hoodies. My husband purchased me some ugg cardy's as a surprise. I am used to sticking to the classic ones but i googled the boots and found Ms. Megan Fox rocking them so I am ok with them... hello cute casual!

I love that I can wear Warm Vanilla Sugar body scents and it feels like it fits the season. mmmm

This weekend we are taking a trip to WV for what they call Forest Festival and i am so excited to get out of town and to visit my friends who I havent seen in forever. I will definitely post pictures when i get home....

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I feel like...

A whale! Ok maybe not that bad but I feel like I am huge. With my first pregnancy I was tiny or at least I feel like I was tiny... this time around I feel like a big ole fatty...

I don't know how to up my self confidence but seriously I feel yucky.

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