My Babies

As I sit here enjoying the temporary quiet, I remember my past pregnancies and how truly different they all have been. Emma being my first, of course I was amazed at every developmental detail that happened each week. I would report to Colt what was growing on our little baby. I had a very sensitive sense of smell and cooking anything made me nauseated. I forgot things all the time and I was hot. I had my share of crazy brain and meltdowns. I would sit on the bed and read and feel her kick and stretch in my belly. I was in love with her from the start. I had a kidney stone at 36 weeks and a fever that led to her delivery at 38 weeks but other than that it was a normal pregnancy. I didn't dilate so after 15 hours and some noticeable decreases in Emma's heart rate, I had a c-section. I don't remember much after I saw her chubby little face peek over the curtain I just remember being relieved. Colt was a total trooper during the surgery, I think he was more nervous than I was. This is our first family picture.

Being pregnant with Katelyn was truly a roller coaster ride. I had no idea what I was getting into and what the Lord would carry me through. I had typical symptoms and terrible migraines but other than that I did okay. Katie was such a tiny baby I barely felt her move. I would lay on my side and beg for her to stretch so I would know she was still hanging in and wanted to join our family. I cried a lot and spent hours on the internet trying to figure out why she wasn't growing. I had great support from family and friends. I was scared to death the day I had her. Having my amazing Colty by my side was perfect to calm my nerves. I loved her too much to let her just slip away. You can read HERE and HERE about the weeks before her birth and the day I had her. Here is a snapshot of me before going into the OR.

Being pregnant with miss Carly has been so different. I haven't been too sick thankfully but I have had a lot of other more annoying symptoms. I normally get a few cold sores on my mouth when I am pregnant, This time I got cold sores on my legs, and arms. It has a long and technical name but with medicine it cleared up thankfully. I have been busy moving and settling into a new home during this pregnancy so I feel like I haven't had time to rest. I have had mean leg cramps and I've discovered 2 new vericrose veins, something I am not happy about. When my Dr delivered Katelyn he cut my uterus laterally, it has weakened my abdominal muscles and I have a lot of pain. My tummy is really sensitive and just to prevent any rupturing I am delivering early. I can honestly say I love this little girl growing and stretching inside of me. I love feeling her get the hiccups at 2am, roll and kick under my ribs. I missed that with Katie. I am so excited to see her in just 3 days. I can't wait to see who she looks like and what color eyes she'll have. I'm a little nervous about another c-section but the result will be well worth it.

The change in my belly shape from these two pictures is funny. With Emma on the left, I had a funny flat spot in front. With Carly I feel like my tummy is more round.  Even more funny, I don't look pregnant until I turn around and you see my big round gut. I am not a big fan of being pregnant, I can't tell you how many times I have complained to Colt that getting pregnant again was a terrible idea. I am eager to be done and let my body rest. I look forward to cuddling my new little girl. This might be our last baby, I am undecided as of right now. I would love to have a little Colt running around teasing his big sisters but I don't know if that is for us yet. I check into the hospital on Wednesday, wish us luck!