She's here!!

Miss Josie made it into the world at 1:16 pm today weighing 7 lb. 6 oz and was 20.5 inches long. She followed in maggie and Owen's footsteps with a head full of jet black hair....even more than either of them! Things went pretty well, not as fast and easy as Owen's birth, not as horrible as maggie's birth. But from the time my water was broken it was less than 3 hours so I guess I shouldn't complain but let me just say I will NEVER be induced again.....never ever. Letting them come on their own is way way better. Anyhow, here are just a few pics I am putting up now.
She came in one push which was great for me.....not so great for her. She has had some major decels in her oxygen level on and off so she is being kept in the level 2 nursery for the night to keep an eye on her. I just got back from rocking her for like 2 hours and she never once dropped her stats so I am pretty positive it is just from not being squeezed enough through childbirth so she is pretty gunky in her chest. (same thing happened with Owen) Anyhow....they are playing it safe though and have her hooked up to everything keeping an eye on her through the night. She beat Maggie and Owen in having antibiotics as they started her on those tonight in case she has an infection causing her breathing problems which I KNOW is not the case....but I went along with them tonight but if all comes clear with her labs in the AM I am telling them to stop them immedietly instead of the 48 hours they are planning on keeping her on them. So.......that is the update, since she's back in the nursery Maggie and Owen didn't get to see her yet :( But hopefully tommorow she'll be back in check and they can. Well, I am off to get a little sleep so I will put more pics up and update more later. Keep Josie in your prayers with me that her little lungs clear up tonight and she can hang out here in the room with me! Thanks

40 weeks!

So I am now 40 weeks and my darling little girl has yet to show herself. I can't believe I haven't had her yet.... Anyhow, as of the dr. thursday I was still the same but she seemed to think it would be very soon... seems like both of us were wrong. Mom and Dad came down Friday so they would be here to stay with the kids if I went into labor and I honestly thought that having them here would let me relax enough to get things going. I had not been sleeping at all and half of it was becasue I was anxious about if I did go into labor how would everything work out with the kids. So I have been sleeping great since they got here, but still no baby. The doctor and I went over induction last week and I am pretty anti-induction and she knows that but she had some concerns that she felt I should have been induced a few weeks ago over so we came to a compromise that I would go to 40 weeks and if nothing by then I would agree to be induced. Well, that day has come tommorow so unless Josie makes her debut on her own by tommorow morning she is being forced out. So there is the update to all of you wondering....I will update and let you know when all is said and done. And be praying with me that she decides to come tonight on her own!!

Seriously.....

So how long can one possibly walk around dialated almost to a 5 and totally effaced?? Well, obviously well over a week now!! So yes, to answer the question...,I am still pregnant. Not sure what Josie is waiting for but I guess she's just not ready yet. I go to the doctor tommorow so we will see if there is any change but I am guessing not. The kids have been so cute latley and quite funny, but I am in a bit of a hurry right now so I can't update on their "quotes" right now. I will try to update more later.

No news

So no news yet. I have another dr. appt. tommorow so I will find out then if anything new is going on. I have been so so tired today, I didn't sleep good last night so today I have just been dragging. Maggie went to preschool today and Owen and I just came home and lounged around. We were supposed to get a good bit of snow last night but I woke up this morning to nothing more than a dusting. :( Well, just wanted to update on the baby.

Moving right along...

If the nesting theory is true I definetly have it. Yesterday we went to Maggie's 4 year check up, which went great. She is still in the 100% for height and 90% for weight so if she continues at this rate she'll be 5'9. The doctor said she looked great and wasn't concerned about her eating, especially after she heard one of her favorite snacks was cottage cheese pinapple. (how is she my kid???) We met Neila and Carson for lunch and came home for naptime. I started in on mopping the floors and I mop the old fashion way...bucket and hands and knees, so I was hoping that might kick me into labor! After that I cleaned out the fridge and organized my kitchen cabinets getting rid of a few things. I am not sure where the energy came from but it feels great to have my floors clean enough to eat off of. I didn't sleep well at all last night as I had more contractions then I have been, which were pretty annoying. This morning we got Maggie to preschool and Owen adn I went to the store to stock up on groceries. I continued with the frequent contractions all morning but they aren't painful so I just dismissed them, and then I realied Josie hadn't moved all morning which worried me a little. So I decided to stop by the doctor to get a heartrate just to ease my mind. I took the kids with me since I was getting Maggie from school right next door and they did well aside from Owen asking what they were doing to my booty when they were checking me. hahaha Well, Josie's heartrate was great at 145 so that made me feel better and I am now dialated to a 4-5 and 100%. How weird is that?? I got the feeling the doctor thuoght I should maybe head on to the hospital but I told her I didn't want my water broken or hooked up to pitocin and prefered to let her come when she was ready so I was choosing to just hang out at home until I felt it was time. She kept reminding me I have a 40 minute drive to the hospital so not to wait too long. So,,,we keep waiting for her arrival!!

Wii Fun

For those of you wondering...no baby yet. I went to my friend's shower friday night and had alot of fun. Joe took the kids to see the new Veggie Tales movie that just came out. We had told Maggie we would take her the weekend it came out and I thought for sure it would come out to our theater in Shelbyville but it only came to the ones in Louisville. She somehow got Joe convinced after I left that I told her he would take them to see it in Louisville so he did. :) They both really liked it and Owen loved the popcorn!
I am not sure what I was thinking but I worked Saturday morning. I was really not feeling up to it when I got up at 7 but it turned out not to be a bad morning at all and I stayed in the phone most of the time with patients. I think my co workers were a little more worried about me being there then I was. When I got home Joe had just walked in the door as well with the kids. They had gone to get his Wii he bought. So we all played Wii for awhile which I must say is alot of fun. I then headed to Louisville to order Owen's blinds for his window. This has been the biggest pain ever as his window is an arch window and seems the only man who knows how to fit his window with the blinds I want wants to charge me 1000.00 just for 1 window which I am not about to pay. Anyhow, I think we got it all right and ordered from Pennys FINALLY for half the cost so it should be in within a week or so.
I also picked up a few last minute things I need for Josie and her room as I don't think I will be going into Louisville to shop anymore with the kids before she comes. I got some great deals at Janie and Jack so I was so excited about that as I love that store. We went to Nick and Neila's last night for a surprise dinner she had made me. She was going to have a shower but turned out to be a bad weekend so we just ate some great food and hung out. We then all headed to our house to play Wii and Shannon, Preston, and their girls came down to join us as well. The kids got to have another late night as everyone stayed until about 11 or so but the kids had fun and played so well that it was fine. I woke up this morning in quite a bit of pain, mostly in my legs. I think I spent too much time walking yesterday between work and shopping and my legs were swollen and really tender to walk on so we have just been lounging around all morning. My wonderful husband was kind enough to make me eggs, bacon and biscuits for breakfast after I told him I really wanted that and it was great! He and Maggie have just been playing Olympics on the Wii. She is really good at it and likes it alot, after the baby is born I am thinking this will be a great way to excercise with 3 kids around, alot of the games are quite a workout. Maggie has her 4 year check up tommorow, a little late but she is never sick so we have no reason to ever go. The only reason I am even going is I am hoping the doctor can convince her that she needs to expand her food choices and try to eat more! Well, keep checking to see how things are coming along!!

Now we wait...

So I had my doctors appointment this morning and I am glad to see that I obviously am very in tune with my body and this pregnancy. I was sure things were happening and turns out I was right. I am 100% effaced and dilated to a 3 already!!
So woohoo for me as this may turn out just how I want it, quck and easy. My only concern is getting to the hospital in time and without my kids!! As for when she'll come it's a waiting game now, the doctor said he'd see me next week, if I make it that long. I just hopped out of the shower and am getting ready for the baby shower tonight, I decided to go ahead and shave my legs since it was well over due and lets just say if they get shaved again before I deliver it will be Joe shaving them!! Haha.
Neila and I went out for lunch today to Chick fil a and let the kids play there awhile before hitting up childrens place for their sale. We had a great afternoon out and it wiped the kids out as well. Well, I will keep you updated as we go along!!

I'm Ready

So I love being pregnant, pretty much all of it....until the last few weeks and that is where I am now. Very Ready to have this baby! My sleep is about...well non existant which means I am dragging all day long. Monday night was about the worst as I don't think I ever fell asleep until about 6 am. I was up all night with pressure and contractions. Joe asked several times if we needed to head to the hospital and I told him no, that i was just really uncomfortable, but no pain. I am pretty sure I will feel some pain before the big moment....of course I was an 8 when I got to the hospital with Owen and had no clue I was really even in labor yet so who knows. Anyhow, God must have known I needed some sleep because the kids didn't wake up Tuesday morning until after 9, which meant Maggie missed preschool and Owen and I missed MOPS, but the sleep was well worth it. Anyhow, the end is in near and we are a little more prepared for her arrival now. Her room isn't finished but she does have a bed, furniture, basinett and clothes so anytime she'd like to show up will be fine with all of us. Maggie keeps asking when she is coming since I have told her it will be after Chrismtas, and now that Christmas is over she is getting pretty anxious. I packed my bag today so that is ready and Mom is supposed to have her stuff packed so when I call her she can head this way to relieve whoever has my kids at the moment. (Mom....did u find your list??)
I am happy to say Owen's sleep problems are cured. I guess one good night of crying helped him out thank goodness. We haven't done much this week other than get things done around the house. Nick, Neila, and Carson came over this past weekend and hung out for awhile. The kids had fun and after the past 2 posts I am sure no one will let their little boys come to my house. Princess seems to be the theme around here as Carson joined in the dressing up. Owen happily picked out a new dress adn was thriled with the red shoes he got. Joe told Nick not to worry, it is nice their boys are comfortable enough with their manhood to dress up in princess dresses. Neila and I said these pictures will be perfect someday for their weddings. :)


Just to relieve anyone who is concerned about Owen's attire....you'll be happy to know that right now he is decked out in his superman outfit running around the house!















Joe started playing ball on a church league on Tuesday nights and it began this week. I was going to take the kiddos and meet up with him for dinner before hand but we were in the line of a huge storm and possibly tornado so we just decided to stay home. I ended up making macoroni and cheese, vegetables, and applesauce for the kids. ( i know, pretty pathetic dinner) Anyhow, Maggie was happy with the meal aside from the veggies but did eat 4 peas, 3 corn kernals and 2 carrots reluctantly. Owen ate the entire rest of the bag of vegetables and never touched his mac-n-cheese. He just kept saying, "more peas, carrots, and lima beans please." It is so funny how different thier eating habits are. Joe took Owen last night to get his hair cut, I had wanted to leave it a little long on top as I thought it looked cute but the lady pretty much buzzed him. I was not happy with the end results and Maggie said his hair looked pretty funny. It grows so fast it doesn't really matter, but I am going to find somewhere else to take him as I am never really happy with their skills there. I have a doctors appointment tommorow morning and then a baby shower to go to tommorow evening for my friend Al, who is pregnant with twins. So that should be alot of fun. Well, it is about time to go pick up Maggie from preschool. She was so happy to go back today and told me she knew Mrs. Boyd had really missed her Tuesday. :)

Ready for 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas holiday and are now trying to recoop from everything and get back in our normal days....and also get things ready for baby Josie who should be arriving very shortly.
Christmas Eve we went to the service at our church and then came home and got the kids to bed and Joe and I began getting everything ready. I had already gotten the gifts all wrapped and sorted so all we had to do was get Owen's train table set up which took a little longer than expected, but all was finished and ready by 10 30 that night. The kids didn't get up until 8, and that was with a little prompting from Joe, they were so excited when they came downstairs and the gift opening began.



















They got lots of fun things and have had fun playing with them all. I got started on making our christmas dinner so when mom , dad and amanda got here it would be ready.

They got here around 2 or so and we ate right away as we were all starving and everything turned out delicious. We then had the kids 2nd round of Christmas that day with lots more gifts and more playing as well.










We had fun with them here and Mom, Maggie, Amanda and I made a trip out to smoothie king and shopped a little the next day. They headed home on Thursday afternoon after I got back from my doctors appointment, the kids were pretty bummed when they left and kept asking Amanda to "please stay a little longer." Dad put together the baby bed while he was here so I got my bedding in it and think it is really going to be cute once we get the room painted and in order. Owen also got moved to his new room which has gone....well, I will just say okay. His sleeping is leaving alot to be desired and he's about to drive Joe and I nuts at night. I had no problem letting them cry when they were infants and I was sleep training them....but now that he can cry and say, "mommy where are you, I want you, please....." it about kills me to not go in to him. I am just hoping he gets it together before the baby comes.
Saturday we headed to Ohio for the day for Joe's family Christmas get together. We visited with his grandparents as well which was nice to get to see them.

















We then went to his parents house and I headed to the outlets to get a few good deals before going back for the get together. We had a fun time and the kids had fun getting to see everyone and playing. We didn't head back until about 9 or so that night so we had a late night getting home but it is so nice to live close enough to our families to be able to get there and back in a day for get togethers.

Monday we had a few friends over for New Years so we spent the day geting the house in order and getting some food ready. We had a really fun time and there were plenty of kids here to make it even more fun. My cousin Liv and her husband Durell were on their way back from Texas and stopped by to visit which was great as I haven't seen them for awhile. They had their dogs with them which thrilled Maggie and Owen (actually all the kids). They took turns holding Izzy who was very nice to sit so still and allow them to handle her to death!






















They had fun playing with the star station, Maggie was showing off her moves although she likes to make up her own words to songs and they are always quite interesting.












I wasn't sure if the kiddos would make it until midnight but Maggie took a nap that day on her own so I thought she'd probably give it her best shot. Liv and Durell headed on home to WV around 9ish and Nick, Neila, Carson and Neila's mom Susan headed back home as well.
















But Shannon, Preston, and their girls, Kylie, Bella, and even new baby Molly hung out with us to ring in the new year and the kiddos got to stay up to see the ball drop.....although they were less than impressed with what it turned out to be.
















They all had so much fun and thought they were really big stuff staying up so late. We had little to no tears at all which was nice, but a surprise. They only time anyone cried was when it was time to head to bed (at 1am). Joe and I were hoping for a late morning but the kids were up at 9:30 which is better than it could have been I suppose. I was dragging all day Tuesday and could not get myself together....guess I can't pull late nights anymore. It was really fun night and we hope to have another get together soon, although not that late!

Tuesday the kids just played most of the day, Maggie got our her dress up clothes to play princess and Owen just had to join in. He got all princessed up and stayed that way well over an hour.















Joe wasn't thrilled about their pick of playthings that afternoon, espeically since Owen kept saying, "I'm a princess, I'm beautiful." Joe told him he was a boy and boys don't wear dresses and he said "no daddy, I am a princess." Naptime came around and he told me, "mommy, princesses don't take naps." I told him than his princess time was over so we derobed him and got him asleep.

Last night I got the kids to bed before 8 since Maggie had preschool today and hasn't been getting up before 9 the past few weeks so I wanted to make sure she was well rested. She fell asleep instantly but Owen had a little bit of sleep training 101. He cried 2.5 straight hours before finally passing out asleep, I had to go downstairs and turn on the TV so I couldn't hear him saying he needed me and loved me. I will say though he slept all night and I had to wake him up at 8:30 this morning to get her to school. I just put him down for his nap and haven't heard a peep out of him either so maybe that is all he needed to get him jumpstarted. I had to wake maggie up this morning a little after 8 as well to get ready, I thought for sure going to bed earlier she would be up and ready to go but she was in a deep sleep when I went in to get her. She was glad to get back to preschool today and see her friends, Owen and I just came back home and played with his cars until time to get her again so we haven't had much of a productive day. Well, I am off to have "girl time" with Maggie while Owen is asleep.