July 4th

We spent July 4th out in Sienna this year. We did hot dogs and the kids got to play before going to see fireworks. I am glad we got to go since I was almost positive we were going to be having a baby by then but Jaxon decided to wait it out. Here are a few pictures from the day. Kelbie liked the fireworks but wasn't to sure about the loud noise so she ended up sitting in the car with James which apparently made it better.

Last photo of just the 3 of us!

Cousins! Brayden 4, Trystan 1.5, Kelbie 2

Jaxon Charles

Well I can't upload photos for one reason, but I thought I would share Jaxon's birth story.

 After thinking he might actually come on his own early he decided to be stubborn like his sister and we scheduled an induction for July 11th. We were scheduled for 7am but of course if there isn't a bed you get pushed back. That a exactly what happened to us. The hospital called me at 5:30am to tell me that they didnt have a bed and if I hadn't heard from them by 8am to call back. Needless to say that was the longest wait ever. I hadn't heard from them so I called and was told to call back in 2 hours. I really didn't think the induction was going to happen that day and was a little bummed. About 15 minutes later thy called me to come in.

We got there a little before 9am and after answering all their questions and getting situated, they finally started all the fluids and pitocin around 9:45am. I was positive this was going to be an all day event so I made myself as comfy as I could. I was having minimal contractions when we got there but it didn't take long for them to intensify. Our nurse was really cool and apparently works with my doctor a lot because she was texting her throughout the whole thing. My doctor told me I could get an epidural whenever I wanted and that she would be in around lunch to break my water. I was determined to hold out as long as I could for the epidural because I wanted to experience labor since I didn't with Kelbie.

At about 1pm I decided I should get the epidural and as soon as the nurse left to get the stuff needed my water broke. That was one of the weirdest feelings ever. Got the epidural about 15 minutes later and then my doctor came in. She was impressed that my water had already broke so it made her stop quite easy. She didn't check me but told the nurse to when she put in the monitor and catheter. When she finally did all that I was a 6. I was only a 1 when I went in. I was still convinced that it was going take awhile so I told my family not to come up yet since there was no need or them to just be sitting in the waiting room. Luckily they decided to come anyway because it went super fast from there.

At about 3:30pm I could feel bad cramping on my left side and the nurse checked me and told me it was time to start pushing. She didn't want to up my epidural until she saw how long pushing was going take ( took 1.5 hours with Kelbie). She informed my doctor and had me start pushing. It went pretty fast from that point. I would say maybe 7-10 pushes before she decided to call my doctor to come over. She almost delivered him herself because when she came back he was starting to crown, so she had me close my legs and breath through the contractions until my doctor got there ( her office is right across the parking lot).  She came in, along with all the other people and within about 4 pushes he was here. Born at 4:19pm 9lbs 3oz 21in.

Much easier and faster delivery then I expected. He is such a cutie and I am so happy he is finally here. Now we are just trying to get into a routine and get used to 2 kids instead of one.

Going Home outfit

Family of  4

July 11th

Baby Jaxon is just as stubborn as his sister and doesn't want to come on his own so we are scheduling an induction for the 11th. Looks like both of my kids with have an 11th birthday. I am so ready to meet him and the 11th can not come soon enough. There is still a small chance he will come on his own but I am not holding my breath on it. 

I am finding things to keep myself busy until then. Cleaning the house, laundry, playing with Kelbie, etc. I plan on doing something fun with Kelbie the day before and she will be staying with my parents that night so James and I will hopefully get one more date night in. I feel I should be writing more but my brain is in overload and my anxiety is getting the better of me on most days so I will catch up on blogging after Jaxon is born. 

Positive thoughts and prayers as we approach the day and become a family of 4. I will post his birth story and everything on Facebook as well as on here. Until next time!!!

Blog Slacking

As the arrival of our new little one fasts approaches I realized I haven't updated or written much about this pregnancy. Slacking or second pregnancy syndrome as I like to call it.  So here we are almost the end of June and I am 36 weeks. I have luckily only gained about 30lbs this time around, haven't had much swelling, and seem to be carrying all in my stomach. Jaxon will for sure be a big baby like his sister but its looking as he might to be as big. Althought at my last appointment this week I was measuring 41.5 weeks which in my opinion is a little to large from what I have been measuring. My doctor didnt seem to concerned and if doesn't come on his own I. The next couple of weeks she will induce me around the 11th.

We finally set up all the baby gear the other night and Kelbie is finally seeming excited about her brother coming. She says his name and goes to all the baby things and says " Jaxon sleep here" or "Jaxon's toys" etc. I really think she will love having a brother, just having to share mommy might take a little adjusting too. The carpet is being put into his room Saturday which means I should have is nursery completed by Sunday. I have already washed and put away all his clothes, blankets, towels, etc. now it is just a waiting game, kinda like with Kelbie but it going a lot faster this time around.

Kelbie is blossoming in her speech and being more independent. She has started showing interest in potty training and she has being doing it pretty much on her own. She still wears a diaper an usually soaks it, but when we are home and she isn't wearing anything she always goes to the potty when she needs to go. I told myself I wasn't going to push her because I didn't want her to regress once the baby was here, but she has decided she is ready and I am all for it.

I officially don't have to be back to work until October and it is great. I could even take longer if I wanted but we will see how things work out. My mom will be retiring in December to start watching the kids which will be nice. I am sure I am forgetting things but hey at least I got so,etching written down. Now to enjoy the last couple of weeks as a mom of one and cherish the special moments with Kelbie before her world changes forever. Updates on baby to come later. Hoping he makes his appearance  around the 4th as I think that would be a pretty cool birthday.

Maternity Pics

A big Thank you to Katie Susick and Lauren Harper for taking some Maternity pictures for me. These are the ones I like from both sessions.

Mini Me

Just wanted to share how much Kelbie looks like me. When she was little she was all James but now at almost 3 she is the splitting image of me when I was that age, curls and all.

Nursery

For some reason, with baby number 2 I am way less motivated to get the nursery together. I feel there are a few contributing factors to that, but we started making some progress last weekend, so hopefully by June it will be finished.

We have had a theme decided since we found out were were having a boy. It was actually something James and I both agreed on. This was huge considering he basically had no say in Kelbie's room. We are going with a Vintage Truck/Car theme. Color scheme will be Navy, Khaki, Red and some Green and White. I really think it is going to come together nicely once we finally get the walls done and I can start decorating.

We tore down the platform that was in his room. It was been in that house for probably 20 years. Sentimental but it needed to go. Now that its down there is a lot if patching on the walls and ceiling before paint can go on the walls. Not to mention we have to get new carpet for at least that room. I hope my vision will come together in the room like it is in my head.

Hobby Lobby has become my best friend for finding the things I need to decorate, although I haven't purchased anything yet, but I know its there and just need a sale to happen so I can get it all. Here are a few Pinterest ideas that I will be using in his room. Although I am sure his room wont look as good as they do on Pinterest but I sure can try. I think my favorite part of his room is going to be his dresser which I will post pictures of once the art teacher at my school gets done with it.



Funny that his name is actually in this picture except spelled different.
We have a vintage red pick up truck to hang his name from.




I have a few old license plates that I am going to hang up like this,
along with the frame and sign.



I think this is my favorite because there are so many signs I like at
Hobby Lobby and this is a good way to incorporate them all together.

So this is my vision which I have faith will come together close to this. Now I just need to find some vintage truck or car fabric that I like that I can use for the bumpers and curtians.