He's Here!!!

The short story...Wednesday night we went walking since my ctx were about 5-7 mins apart for a good hour. Decided that we'd go in and have them check me out. I had that feeling that they weren't real and they'd just send me home. The monitored me for 20 mins, and he decelled twice. That was my admission ticket. This was 8pm. It went FAST from here. They said that they would most likey start an induction in the morning when my Dr came on depending on how my body did thru the night. So Justin went home to try and get some sleep and put the girls to bed. They came back in around 930 and said they were breaking my water, he was still decelling during ctx. Umm...Venus was with me, and I made her call Justin back up there. About 1130 I got my epi, which I was doing pretty good tollerating the pain on my own, but I wanted it anyway. LOL Wuss! Not 30-45 mins later, Chandler crashed...his heart tones went from the 120's-130's to 40...and woulnd't come back up. I have NEVER in my life been as terrified as I was at that moment (teary-eyed). I just kept saying his name, and "let mommy know you're ok." Shot off to the OR, dialated to 6 and his heart tones were back up to 120. But I didn't want to take any more chances and neither did the Dr. So, emergency csec it was. My little Chandler Robert was born at 12:59am on Dec 22, 8lbs 4 oz and 21 in. He's BEAUTIFUL!!!

He looks SOOO much like Faith. Justin tells everyone he's Faith with a penis! LOL I'm sore as hell, and am hating every minute of this recovery, but I have a heathy baby boy, and that's what I keep trying to remind myself.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and have a VERY happy New Year!! Oh, and yes, I was home on Christmas Eve. They kept telling me I could stay, and had it NOT been Christmas, I would have, but I was here with my girls, and that was awesome!!

Enjoy these pics for now...you know you'll see MANY more later. :)

xoxox

Still nothing.

Trying to get used to the fact I guess that I am NOT in labor. I am finally having consistant 10 mins apart ctx. Been like this for about 2-3 days...and the INTENSE ones, but they won't get any closer than that. :( I see my Dr today...maybe he'll have some good news. If I don't go into REAL labor by Thursday night, then I don't want to at all until after Christmas. I DO NOT want to be in the hospital for Christmas and my girls here without me. That would SO suck!

In the meantime....ROB THOMAS ON THE TODAY SHOW!!! Yum!!

XOXOXOX
5 days

Bored today...

Really tired, was up and down all night watching the clock and timing contractions, only to still be sitting here today. So...my boredom is your gain. LOL I found a neat new site, and put a bunch of blinkies here. Just playing around.

xoxoxo
7 days

Pregnant forever...

Yes, I am fully aware that is not possible, but MAN does it ever feel that way! I've been walking, drinking raspberry tea, and other things, but nothing. He's too comfy, and doesn't want to come out. LOL My ctx are all over the place still, 10mins, 12, mins, 5 mins, 20 mins. According to What to Expect When You're Expecting this is the "first stage of labor". HA! It's lasting too dang long!! Oh, and yes, even on the 3rd kid, I still read that book! ;) I guess I am starting to just accept that he's not going to be an early baby the way the girls were. Justin said, "This is not a good sign...he already won't cut the cord!" LOL Goofball!

I hope you all had a nice weekend, it's pretty here today. The weather was gloomy and cruddy yesterday...was a nice day to light a fire and stay cuddled up in my new recliner. ;)

One week from today is Christmas, and if the girls ask me again when Santa is going to bring the baby, I'll cry! LOL

Love you all!

xoxoxo
8 more days

(Happy Anniversary Chrissy & Dennis!! Love you!!)

Yes, I am STILL pregnant!!

QUIT ASKING!!!!!!! LOL Ok, so I am a little touchy lately...DO YOU BLAME ME?? My sciatic/back is KILLING me, and I have this monster sized child inside of me holding on for dear life. PIcture it...arms and legs stretched out holidng himself in...that's how I see him anyway!! LOL At the Dr yesterday, I was still 50% and "about a 2", so he did a little stretching, and as of this very moment, that didn't do much. I am SO DONE!! Have I mentioned how bad my back hurts?? Just thought I'd say it again. My poor girls...they only see Mommyzilla, and Justin, he's hanging in there like a trooper even tho I about hung him last night for not taking out the trash...sheesh! It's just the trash Gina. LOL

Anyway, still no sign of this little man coming out any time soon, and if I make it to Monday, I'll officially break my "record" of being that pregnant...never made it that far with either of the girls. He's too comfy! LOL It IS a full moon tonight...here's to hoping!! But not holding my breath!!

Here's the belly...38.3 weeks.



xoxoxox
+/- 11 days

She did it...she asked THE question...

"Well, where DO babies come from mommy?" ACK! How was it that I was NOT prepared for that??? LOL We were taking a bath this morning, and the topic on her mind most these days is how her brother is going to get out of my tummy, and if he'll be ok, if they'll cut mommy open, etc. We've done our best to reassure her that they will not cut mommy open unless something is really wrong, and she's ok with that. But then, after I reitterated that point for the 100th time this week, she asked. I think I just stared at her. LOL I honestly had NOT prepared myself, and didn't have a clue what to say!! So, I told her that when mommies and daddies decide that they want to have a baby, they say prayers to God, and he helps them make the babies in mommy's tummy. How'd I do?? LOL

I cant believe I NEVER thought of how I would answer that!! ACK! We went to the mall tonight to walk, I have been timing ctx at about 9-12 mins apart for about 2 hours now...send some vibes that this will progress and not fizzle out. PLEASE!!!

xoxoxox

Still no baby!

The party last night was a good time! I enjoyed it, and I hope everyone else did too! Still no sign of this baby coming out anytime soon. :( I am SO achy all over!! He needs to come soon! HEAR ME SON!! Come out please!! Mommy is over this pregnancy!

Moriah has me drinking some kind of raspberry tea, and while it's really good, it's getting really old! LOL Supposed to drink it every 2 hours and its SUPPOSED to bump up the ctx and get labor going...it's not doing ANYTHING!! LOL But, it's nice warm tea on a cold day so...

Have a good weekend all!

xoxox
+/- 15 days!

WHAT was I THINKING?!?!

Ok, so we like to have parties. We like to have our friends over for BBQ's, holidays, dinner, football games and just hang out. Keep in mind, being in the military, your friends BECOME your family. Our first Christmas here, we had a Christmas party...would have done it last year but Justin had to work nights...didn't really think we were going to do it this year, considering I am about ready to pop, but everyone kept asking about it...and deep down, I REALLY wanted to do it. Baby or no baby right? Next time (ok, so there won't be a next time I am preggo), someone SLAP me!! LOL The Geigley Christmas party is Saturday. Have you SEEN my house?? OH MY!! Ok, so you haven't...my office...DISASTER AREA!! Seriously, I am surprised I can even FIND any orders in this pile! MY room...laundry central...my mom would laugh, we still haven't unpacked our suitcase since Thanksgiving. UGH!! I have come to the realization that I am NUTS!! Off my rocker CRAZY!! LOL We made it a BYOB, but I decided that I wanted to make the food. Everyone again thinks I am nuts and is wondering why it's not a pot-luck. That's just not me! I like to cook, and I like to entertain! JUST NOT 9 MOS PREGGO!!!! LOL Hopefully I won't burst! It's pretty hard to be on my feet very long these days!

How's this for even MORE crazy!? The kids are invited this year...ummm...

12-15 kids in my house at ONE time....I'm scared! LOL Say a prayer that all goes well. We're doing a gift exchange for them, so hopefully it will help them keep their sanity. My poor house!

I expect that this will be a great evening, and that I won't be popping out any kids, but we'll see what He has planned! :)

Dr's appt today and I'm going to get my hair done afterwards. It'll be nice to have some "me" time today. :) Faith is hanging out with Brandi and Ariyan for a little while.

xoxoxox
+/- 19 days!!

The funeral is today

Last night was the viewing in Dallas. We were not able to attend, but it's been on my mind. We have not spoken to Laurie (Justin's mom), and are of course a little worried about her. If I know her, she's stressing out BIG time. Of course!

Today is the funeral. I'm sure it will be beautiful, and he will be surrounded by MANY, MANY friends and family. I can just picture it, and I know it will be a wonderful celebration of his long, awesome life!

We'll miss you Peepaw!! I hope you know how VERY much we love you!! Life is just not going to be the same without you. Watch over my babies for me from up there!!

xoxox

(+/- 25 days)