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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-90237835508133429082015-12-01T07:41:00.001-05:002015-12-01T07:41:30.765-05:00Ear Infections and "That Mom" Well, I promised Layla's birth story "soon" and then went missing. Four antibiotics, three ear infections between two children, and one major holiday later, here I am. If I don't make a lot of sense in this post, that's because it's 6:30 a.m., and I went to bed at 1:00 a.m. But if I don't get up before my kids wake me up, I am one angry mama bear. So with my coffee steaming nextAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-21358418021544848142015-11-14T16:36:00.005-05:002015-11-15T20:45:24.017-05:00Our Miracle Baby: Layla's Pregnancy Our little Layla is one month old today! I don't know where to begin! I will be writing her birth story soon, because I can't imagine not documenting it like I did the boys' birth stories, but I feel like I need to start with her pregnancy, because it will help to explain her birth story. All birth stories are so different. If you remember, August was induced at 40 weeks and 2 Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-15748475454249259402015-09-15T10:26:00.003-04:002015-09-15T10:26:56.413-04:00Update! It's a GIRL! Well, hey y'all! I have been thinking about my little blog here lately, and just thought I would give an update. I don't know if I'm coming back or not, but I just thought I would update and see what happens. :)
I guess I'll start with the biggest news....I am 34 weeks pregnant with a baby GIRL! We are extremely excited! She is due October 25. Her name is Layla Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-91827306346318849042014-06-05T15:43:00.001-04:002014-06-05T15:59:26.506-04:00"I Kissed Social Media Goodbye" and Update!I bet you're surprised to see me on your blog feed! I of course have been wanting to blog for a while now, but literally just cannot find the time. We have been non stop busy lately. I think the only reason I sat down to blog today was because I set us up a desk in our living room! It's nothing fancy. It's actually just one of those plastic tables with metal legs Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-65763268425895644302014-01-28T23:33:00.001-05:002014-01-28T23:33:14.804-05:00A BIGGER update than I intended.Well, why not write a blog post? I literally never get on the computer anymore. I just don't have the time! I do get on my phone though, but I can't blog from it. I have several posts on here that I have started, from months ago, and just never finished.
I have thought several times about hopping on here at night and catching up on things. But I just Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-2054543516537369252013-11-03T00:26:00.003-04:002013-11-03T00:26:38.476-04:00Jude's Birth Story: Part 5I was starting to get very discouraged. Why can't I be ready to push? I wanted it to be over so bad.
"Have you tried any counter pressure?" my midwife asked.
"No," I answered. Would that take the pain away?? I was willing to try anything.
She showed Adam how to use his fists to apply counter pressure to my lower back. It was instantly relieving.
"NowAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-33628970722439055242013-11-02T20:38:00.000-04:002013-11-03T00:38:16.008-04:00Jude's Birth Story: Part 4We walked back into our room, and I was already feeling defeated.
"What do you want to do?" Adam asked me.
"I don't know. This isn't going to work. It's already been over an hour since she broke my water, and nothing is happening. They are going to put me on Pitocin," I answered.
"Well why don't you try the exercise ball?"
"I guess I can," I sighed.
The nurse walked Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-24058650671092559562013-10-24T17:02:00.002-04:002013-11-03T00:37:13.266-04:00Jude's Birth Story: Part 3The nurse quickly started wiping up the blood from placing the IV port. I started to feel faint.
"I'm going to get some wipes to clean this up. Don't look down," she said as she jogged over to the supply closet.
"This happened last time too. Why does it always do that?," I asked the nurse as I stared at the wall.
"You just have really good veins!" she answered.
TheAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-54342255859718053922013-10-17T14:57:00.003-04:002013-11-03T00:36:05.134-04:00Jude's Birth Story: Part 2We woke up the next morning just before 5. My nerves were already jittery before my feet even hit the floor. I got up to get ready while Adam caught a few more minutes of sleep. I had been keeping a labor diary on my phone for the past couple weeks, recording my symptoms and feelings. I typed this while I was getting ready.
&Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-24580873300882179972013-10-10T16:53:00.002-04:002013-10-17T15:49:01.045-04:00Jude's Birth Story: Part 1Well, I disappeared for the rest of Jude's pregnancy, but here I am with his birth story! I really fell out of blogging for a few months. I was so busy enjoying my last few months with August (and I was so exhausted from taking care of August) that blogging fell to the back burner. However, even though I didn't document the last several weeks of Jude's pregnancy, I want to Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-62869610631717656652013-06-12T23:02:00.005-04:002013-06-12T23:18:26.426-04:00We're Switching Rooms!Sooo.... just this week I completely finished the nursery!!! All that is left to be done is setting up the new crib. That's all!!! Newborn clothes are washed and put away, closet has been reorganized to fit clothes for 2 babies, and all of the burp cloths, bibs, and other necessities are neatly organized and in place.
I also had the glider rocker, all the toys, bookshelvesAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-67892497015641975942013-06-11T23:38:00.001-04:002013-06-11T23:38:09.352-04:003rd Anniversary Weekend Getaway!Last weekend Adam and I took an overnight getaway for our third wedding anniversary. I was very nervous about leaving August overnight since I never had before. I knew he would be fine with my parents, but I still worried that he would think I left him forever. Of course that turned out not to be true, and he had a blast with his Nana and Grandpa. I'm thankful to my Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-28989148747688389622013-06-05T12:10:00.002-04:002013-06-05T12:10:43.258-04:00Life Update! 6.5.13 Well hello! Long time no chat! I know I have been completely neglecting the blog lately, but life has just been so busy. I'll make up for it by making this a long post. :) I don't even know where to start. I'll start with pregnancy. As of today (Wednesday, June 5th), I am 27 weeks and 6 days pregnant. 28 weeks tomorrow! It really is flying by Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-36808354217156860192013-05-16T22:55:00.003-04:002013-05-16T22:56:24.702-04:00August's 1 Year Update!I have been putting off writing this for a couple weeks now. It seemed overwhelming to sum everything up about August in a single post! He is doing so much now, I'm afraid I will miss something. But, I will try because I do enjoy looking back at how he has changed. I wish I had documented more on him in the past year. It's something I'll have to be better about in Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-41719254343834749732013-05-06T16:42:00.002-04:002013-05-06T16:42:20.540-04:00Baby/Toddler Sale at Walmart.com!Hey! I just wanted to pop on here and let y'all know about a good sale going on at Walmart.com right now. No, I am not being reimbursed for this, haha. I have been looking for another crib ever since I got pregnant with Baby #2. I want one that will convert into a toddler bed since I don't want to buy a new piece of furniture when August is ready to move out of the crib.&Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-29414945470384912202013-05-04T12:37:00.001-04:002013-05-04T12:37:07.755-04:00August Turns One!Wow, what a whirlwind! August turned a year old yesterday. It was an exciting, emotional, and exhausting day. I am glad it's over. :) Days like that are hard on a momma. I can't believe it has been a year since I first set eyes on this new blessing. I am not really sad that he is growing up (ok, maybe I am), but it is just so emotional looking back at Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-47069240484717126992013-05-01T09:14:00.003-04:002013-05-01T09:20:49.196-04:0023 Weeks Pregnant!
Goodness time is flying, isn't it?! I can't believe I am already 23 weeks pregnant (tomorrow)! It just hit me today that soon I will be getting into the last trimester! Oh my goodness. It feels like I just hit the second trimester. This pregnancy is really going fast. Here is what the belly is looking like these days! Excuse the no makeup look. Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-66513148694773976182013-04-30T14:09:00.004-04:002013-04-30T14:10:43.463-04:00August's Due Date...1 Year Ago
August's due date was exactly a year ago today. I can't believe his birthday is quickly approaching! I remember this time last year like it was just yesterday. This has been the fastest year of my life. I thought I'd take you back to this time in my life one year ago. Click the link below if you would like to reminisce with me.... :)
August's Due Date: Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-55377384207069352992013-04-29T21:45:00.004-04:002013-04-30T16:23:20.846-04:00You're Gonna....Cloth Diaper???Never say never. It couldn't be more true. "I will NEVER cloth diaper." I have said it a million times. I have never had an interest in cloth diapering at all. Never even wanted to try. I already struggle with trying to keep up with the laundry demand, so I have always known that I am not the best candidate for cloth diapering.
However.
It kills me every timeAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-30104045191375519802013-04-26T12:20:00.001-04:002013-04-26T12:20:17.474-04:00Nesting/Planning Has Begun!I have been going through MAJOR purge and organize mode in this house lately. Nesting has hit full strength for sure! I am realizing that our little house (not so little compared to some...I think it's just under 1100 square feet.) is about to get even cozier. With 3 people (soon to be 4!! Ahhh!), 2 LARGE dogs, a tank of fish, tons of baby gear, and more clothes than any ofAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-68443773085717017072013-04-24T13:42:00.002-04:002013-04-24T13:47:45.515-04:00Gender Reveal Video of Baby #2!
This is how we revealed the gender of Baby #2 to our family! It didn't quite go as planned. I thought August would be more into the whole present opening thing. He would rather put on a show for everyone else, I guess. :) This was at my parents' house. Let me know if you can't see the video. I won't make a comment about Windows 8....this time. :)
&Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-12137510833072947092013-04-20T00:20:00.003-04:002013-04-20T00:20:37.752-04:00Baby #2 is a......
BOY!!!!!!
We couldn't be more excited! It will be so great having boys close in age. They will be 15-16 months apart! I can't wait for them to grow up together. As soon as I figure out Windows 8......(can you hear my irritation???), I will be uploading the reveal video. If you have any pointers on iCloud v.s. P.C. please help me Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-15349184511402335482013-04-19T15:40:00.002-04:002013-04-19T15:40:13.802-04:00Pink or Blue?!
Pink or Blue for Baby #2?!?!
We found out on Tuesday of this week (April 16th), the gender of our precious new baby! We will be having a gender reveal party for our family TONIGHT! I will let y'all know the results after the party! Go ahead and leave me a comment with your guess! Psssst....if you would like to find out sooner, follow us on Instagram!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480087231001095.post-32356611025776731082013-04-13T15:16:00.001-04:002013-04-13T15:16:29.541-04:0020 Weeks Pregnant: Baby #2!Hey! I kind of dropped off the blog for a few weeks (months?), I know! So sorry about that. Several of you have asked me where I have been and why I haven't updated. There are a few reasons for that, and most are technological issues. Blah. Many long stories short, I am working with a replacement cell phone that is out of memory (no more pictures can be Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545603222517184929noreply@blogger.com4