It was two weeks ago today that I went in for my doctors appointment only to find out that my blood pressure was sky rocket high and I had all the signs of preclampsia and didn't even know it! They sent me over to the hospital to be monitored to see if my blood pressure would go down, and ran some blood tests. After two hours of waiting to see if I was going to be started or not my blood pressure kept going up. My doctor was out of town, so the other doctor that was on call decided it would be best to deliver the baby! My nurse came in and told me the news, and I was SO thankful! I was ready to have this little girl here! I was a little stressed that I didn't have my bags packed, but figured I would survive. Morgan came up to the hospital when he found out what was going on, and I had him bring the cameras... that was all wee needed right? :o) So, it was 1:00 in the afternoon and we were getting things started! I was excited and nervous at the same time! I had anticipated this day for a long time, and now that it was here I was scared. I hoped and prayed that everything would be o.k. I think it is only natural to worry when we have these precious little lives inside of us! It is truly a miracle! It was a LONG afternoon. I had to be on magnesium, which is a nerve and muscle relaxer. I totally felt out of it and SO tired! I hated it! I felt like I could have just gone to sleep. My family came up to the hospital and we were just hanging out! This labor was totally different than my others. I had already gotten my epidural and was in no pain, so we were all just waiting! It was 7:30 by the time the doctor got there to break my water, but once he did, things started moving! I had gone from a 3 to a 9 in about thirty minutes, and it was time to PUSH! We sent the boys out in the hall, and my sweet husband, my beautiful little girl, my mom, and my sister all stayed in the room! It was a great experience to have them all in there! Definitely something we will always remember! Our healthy beautiful little baby girl arrived at 9:39 that night! What a relief to finally have her here! The instant love you feel for these little ones is so powerful! She makes our family complete, and it feels so good! I was truly blessed through this pregnancy, and our prayers were answered! We are totally enjoying every moment with her. I am so glad it is summer time and the kids have been able to be home. I have had so much help! Morgan was able to take a whole week off to be with us, and when he left my mom came down to take care of us! Today is the first day I have been here alone with all 4 of my kiddos! We started off the morning with dentist appointments for the kids at 10:00 and Halle's 2 week check up after that! I have the best kids in the whole world, the morning went smoothly, and we all survived! I even got to come home and take a nap! Halle's appointment went good, she is growing and is up to 7 pds. 12 oz. and 21 inches long! YEAH! I forget how hard the nights are, but she is totally worth it! It is actually one of my favorite parts of the day, when it is just me and her at night, she is so sweet! I just love holding and loving her! They grow up way too fast! I am so grateful for my wonderful family! I couldn't ask for anything better! I love you guys!
Her sweet little feet!
She loves to have her hands on her face! My sister was laughing saying it looked like she was playing peek a boo!
This was the first time I let Brinley stand up with her, it just makes me nervous while the baby is still so little. My kids do awesome holding her though!
My cute little Boston loving on his sister! He always is kissing and hugging her!
One proud BIG brother!
Halle's first bath at home! We had LOTS of helping hands!
She fell asleep right when it was over!
Morgan providing some entertainment for Boston! He has had alot of "extra" energy! Morgan would throw him the football, and he would dive on the bean bag to catch it! He thought it was pretty cool!
Zach getting ready to go to football practice! They have already started and have practice EVERY night for the next 3 weeks! He loves every minute of it! This is definitely his sport!
Zach has been going to physical therapy for his foot, he has had problems with his arches. They tape it up when he goes to help it feel better during football. One night when he was at practice Brinley decided to wrap up Boston's foot! He wanted to be just like his big brother!
When my mom was here, we left the kids with Morgan one afternoon and went out to look for a blessing dress, we were only gone a couple of hours (just in time for Halle to eat again!) and when we came home he had both the kids on his lap asleep! I'm sure he enjoyed some shut eye too!
I love how she has her legs stretched out in this picture!
The kids made a fort downstairs in the basement the other day. It is their new favorite place to play, and I love it cuz my family room stays clean!
