He's here!

He has arrived... All 8 lbs 11 oz! His size was a little shocking to all involved, it was 2 lbs more than his sister but he is a healthy happy bundle of joy. More to come when I get sprung from the hospital...

The Chosen Date

We have finally scheduled a date, Nov. 28. It is nice to know there is an end in sight, as the awful heartburn has returned and I am exhausted, however it has also caused me to begin panicking. School is very hectic, as we prepare from a visit from the Palmetto's Finest committee (a visit is an honor in and of itself), have 2nd grade testing, Veteran's Day, American Education Week, and of course the upcoming holidays.

Daily I am questioning my decision to schedule our date a week later than the doc recommends. I want so badly to let nature plan babys arrival and not have it controlled by humans, but at the same time I don't want to do anything to place myself or the baby in a place of risk. For every good story you find about VBAC, there is one not successful story. I'd rather avoid surgery again but it is not in my hands. Everything happens for a reason, His reasons, and I need to just place it all in his hands. Much easier to say then do, praying daily for the strength and confidence to do so.

Chosing a Birthday?

Feel free to share your honest thoughts and opinions...

When I went to the doc on Tuesday, she said "We'll choose a birthday at your next appointment."  While she is checking for a heartbeat, I am mulling over this statement.  (I am a list maker, a planner- I can't just make a decision like this in 2 weeks without some thought time!)  So, I asked, what she was thinking, that I needed an idea so I could think about it all before that appointment.  Her response is that the hospital doesn't like to do elective C-sections before 39 weeks, so the Monday before my due date.  You mean, the Monday before Thanksgiving?!?!  Who wants to be in the hospital for Thanksgiving?!  She says we could do it Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of that week.  Ugh.

I knew we were looking at another C-section but I would rather not.  I had really hoped that we wouldn't have to go that route.  I get so mad at myself about trying to control Maggie's arrival by inducing and ending up with a C-section that I really wanted to just let nature take its course.  And again- who wants to be in the hospital for Thanksgiving?!?  Or have just been released?!?  I think I am going to push for holding off until the Monday after Thanksgiving- my actual due date. 

Is that reasonable?  Or risky? 

Hanging in there...

With a little less than 10 weeks to go, we are hanging in there!  Baby is growing well, no concerns.  I have been blessed both times to have a stress free pregnancy (besides the self induced stress of trying not to throw up constantly in the beginning).  He is growing well and has a strong heartrate.  He loves to move all over the place when I am ready to sleep and stays  quiet all day when I am moving- go figure.  He finally quit hiding from the doc when she checks his heartrate.  I have a feeling we have another strong willed little personality on our hands. 

I will say, I am pooped.  By Fridays, I am struggling to stay awake and bless poor Bucky, I conk out most nights as soon as Maggie is in bed, if not before her.  Bucky has been terrific!  I have gotten VERY slack around the house and he has picked up my slack and never complained.  I need to get motivated but I'd rather be napping! 

Britt gets married at the Biltmore Oct. 22 so hopefully once that is done, we can slow down some!

Reading with Cooper

My grandmother is a Hallmark addict.  My family sends cards for EVERYTHING, I really think we are the sole supporter of the card industry. Anyway, every now and then one of us comes across something really neat that Hallmark has done.  Maggie has a couple of the recordable books, Grandma and Meme both get to read to her and she loves it.  Those are neat, but the thing she absolutely adores is.... Cooper. 

Cooper has 3 books that you can read with him and he responds to various parts.  Maggie really enjoys the Bedtime Book, she likes to tell him "go to bed!" and he responds with "but I'm not tired."  I didn't realize until today though, that Cooper has a friend named Abigail.  Hmmm... we may be supporting Hallmark some more!

Team BLUE!

For the first time in 5 generations on my side of the family... there will be a BOY!!  My mother is finding it hilarious, she keeps telling me she is glad it is me and not her.  I am sure she'll be alot of help in the future.  I am excited about not only the new adventure of a baby but of a baby boy.  Bucky just keeps saying it is going to be expensive.  Of course, all our stuff is pink, give or take a couple of white onesies.  :)  I am now on a hunt for boy bedding and clothes without breaking the bank.  Let me know if you want to clean out or have a lead on something!

Swing Set

Mom called a while ago and said that Costco had a great swing set on sale.  We looked and wanted it BAD!  Only problem, we have NO Costco around.  I sent Mom and Dad to the one by them in VA but the 6 boxes were too big for my Dad's car.  So....  I worked on Bucky for a while and finally convinced him to drive to Charleston and go to Costco.

We called before we left and they had 7 in stock.  We drove and ate lunch and bought the LAST one!  I can only imagine what the car ride home would have been like if there wasn't one in stock.  Our yard is strange so it has taken some major rearranging to find a spot to build the swing set.  We started this weekend and in 3 hours, got a bench and a rock wall/ladder built.  This going to take awhile.  To check out what the final product will look like go to:  http://www.cedarsummitplay.com/.