Looking back at my blog I see that I have vowed to create a blog that is updated regularly. Unfortunately, I've taken the path of least resistance and used Facebook and Twitter to update the world on my life.
Recently I've had a lot on my mind. I want somewhere to share my words and let others out there know and understand that life is HARD. Life as a step mom I think is harder, and life as a step mom of a teen is the hardest.
So, here goes my attempt to gather thoughts and ideas and share them with the interwebs.
25.5.12
7.5.10
1st week alone
So this week has been rough. I am glad it is Friday! This is my first week with Aidrian with out some form of help and it has not been an easy transition. But I have made it to the finish line (well almost). WHEW! He has been VERY gassy and that has made day time with him extremely tough. Not to mention that he is awake a lot these days and that means he needs more momma time, which means momma doesn't have it in her to much else these days.
However, I must add I have the bestest husband when it comes to having a new baby, as he stays up late at night to take the midnight feeding and lets me get a solid 4-5 hours of sleep. That has been a god send. I am not sure how some of my single mother friends have been able to do this, or my friends who's husbands travel a lot. It is hard being with a baby all day without adult interaction at some point. I can't imagine doing it for days with out some respite.
That said, Aidrian is growing. And although he is still small I can see the changes he is making. We've photo happy here at the house the last couple weeks capturing his cuteness and trying to portray how tiny he really is. Here are some of our snapshots.
However, I must add I have the bestest husband when it comes to having a new baby, as he stays up late at night to take the midnight feeding and lets me get a solid 4-5 hours of sleep. That has been a god send. I am not sure how some of my single mother friends have been able to do this, or my friends who's husbands travel a lot. It is hard being with a baby all day without adult interaction at some point. I can't imagine doing it for days with out some respite.
That said, Aidrian is growing. And although he is still small I can see the changes he is making. We've photo happy here at the house the last couple weeks capturing his cuteness and trying to portray how tiny he really is. Here are some of our snapshots.
26.4.10
Little baby Lindley
He entered the world quickly and in full force. On Monday, April 12, I came home from work late (trying to complete my time sheet) and went about my typical evening. Dropped Isaiah off at Martial Arts, went to Costco got my prescription filled, and then came home to meet Andy-who had a basketball game that night. We talked for a bit and I made myself some hot cereal for dinner because I wasn't too hungry. After the cereal I cut up some fresh cantaloupe and sat down on the couch to enjoy it whilst watching a little TV. I got all situated on the couch, leaned over to get the bowl of cantaloupe and as I reached for the bowl I felt a popping sound in my abdomen, and felt something like a water balloon in my belly exploded. All of a sudden I realize it was my water...and it broke! I got up off the couch (which was unharmed) and stood up to walk to the bathroom, when WHOOSH my pants looked like I had been holding my urge to pee for a year.
Soon the contractions began and I didn't think much of it. Labor lasts hours right? So I started getting my bag packed (the baby was due May 7th...we had time). Andy took a shower, and we got our things together to head to the hospital. Really Andy got our things together to head to the hospital. Finally 40 minutes later I could barely stand and next thing I knew I was doubled over on the floor puking up the small dinner I had just eaten. And still I figured it was nothing because labor lasts hours right?
We got to the hospital at 9:56 and I was wheeled to the birthing suites in a wheelchair. (I was out of commission walking at this point). They immediately got me a room and started hooking monitors to me, I had no idea how fast my contractions were hitting me at this point, but I knew they were hard and made me feel like I wanted to throw up (again). An hour later (no time for pain killers) they checked me and I was completely effaced and dilated and it was time to push the little baby out into the big bad world. 5 pushes later a darling baby boy came into the world.
That was our first shock as we both thought the baby was going to be a girl. Then we looked at the clock and realized it was 11:20. So my entire process lasted nearly 2 and a half hours. Later we realized he was born at 11:04, which meant the entire thing lasted almost exactly 2 hours. He was ready to be in this big bad world.
The best part was that he was healthy (even though he was 3.5 weeks early) and doing great. Andy and I stayed at the hospital on Monday and Tuesday nights and they sent us home mid morning on Wednesday.
Little Aidrian had a bit of jaundice but they let him go home anyway. life was good with the little guy home and the start of a new schedule being followed. But that was all to be flipped around when we went to the pediatrician on Thursday morning. We found out Aidrian's jaundice had gotten worse and that he had to be re-admitted to the hospital to sit under the bili-lights to get enough UV light to come home. He sat there under the rays (we called it his personal spa day) and we came back to the hospital every 3 hours to feed him. It was tough. We had to let our little baby at 3 days old stay over night in the NICU and we went home and waited until the next morning. He was able to come home (Thank God) and he has been wonderful ever since.
Today marks his 2 week birthday and I can already tell he is getting bigger and growing up. (I think only a parent can say that). We are all doing great and it has been a whirlwind around our house. I really can't believe its has been 2 weeks since our whirling dervish arrived.
Soon the contractions began and I didn't think much of it. Labor lasts hours right? So I started getting my bag packed (the baby was due May 7th...we had time). Andy took a shower, and we got our things together to head to the hospital. Really Andy got our things together to head to the hospital. Finally 40 minutes later I could barely stand and next thing I knew I was doubled over on the floor puking up the small dinner I had just eaten. And still I figured it was nothing because labor lasts hours right?
We got to the hospital at 9:56 and I was wheeled to the birthing suites in a wheelchair. (I was out of commission walking at this point). They immediately got me a room and started hooking monitors to me, I had no idea how fast my contractions were hitting me at this point, but I knew they were hard and made me feel like I wanted to throw up (again). An hour later (no time for pain killers) they checked me and I was completely effaced and dilated and it was time to push the little baby out into the big bad world. 5 pushes later a darling baby boy came into the world.
That was our first shock as we both thought the baby was going to be a girl. Then we looked at the clock and realized it was 11:20. So my entire process lasted nearly 2 and a half hours. Later we realized he was born at 11:04, which meant the entire thing lasted almost exactly 2 hours. He was ready to be in this big bad world.
The best part was that he was healthy (even though he was 3.5 weeks early) and doing great. Andy and I stayed at the hospital on Monday and Tuesday nights and they sent us home mid morning on Wednesday.
Little Aidrian had a bit of jaundice but they let him go home anyway. life was good with the little guy home and the start of a new schedule being followed. But that was all to be flipped around when we went to the pediatrician on Thursday morning. We found out Aidrian's jaundice had gotten worse and that he had to be re-admitted to the hospital to sit under the bili-lights to get enough UV light to come home. He sat there under the rays (we called it his personal spa day) and we came back to the hospital every 3 hours to feed him. It was tough. We had to let our little baby at 3 days old stay over night in the NICU and we went home and waited until the next morning. He was able to come home (Thank God) and he has been wonderful ever since.
Today marks his 2 week birthday and I can already tell he is getting bigger and growing up. (I think only a parent can say that). We are all doing great and it has been a whirlwind around our house. I really can't believe its has been 2 weeks since our whirling dervish arrived.
I suck at Blogging
Hello Cyber world! I realized that the last time I posted I was nearly 11 weeks along. And here I sit with a baby in hand and the lack of updates for you all. So stay tuned and you'll see some photos of the little bambino and hopefully with being home I'll be able to update more often.
15.10.09
Week 10.5...
Going into my 11th week of pregnancy was rough this week. This past weekend we were working on our Bathroom (still) and had some very grueling work to do on our floor (a lot of the tile popped from the mesh and we had to pull it and relay it) I spent hours on the bathroom floor...although not because I was pregnant...putting tiny tiles down one by one. However, by Sunday night we grouted, and the tile part of the bathroom was complete!
BUT...
I woke up Monday morning with a mild headache, and my entire body hurt from head to toe. My back was killing me and I felt like a migraine was coming on. I drank tea, tried to eat, and just tried to go about my day and then that night it hit...the migraine was in full force. By 11pm, I was a different person, I couldn't stand the light, being touched hurt, and I couldn't take pain killers. So I did what I could to relax and try to fall asleep. Andy was a trooper through all of this! Although there wasn't much he could do, he tried to rub my back and help release some of tension, it was a real treat to have him next to my side trying to help.
I woke up Tuesday feeling a bit better, but have had a lingering headache all week. (Yes mom, I have been drinking water) Hopefully it will go away soon. Other than that life is good. We are considering changing doctors and we have one that was highly recommended that I am trying to set up an initial appointment with to make sure she is a good fit for us and our delivery. She is out of town this week, so hopefully next week we'll be able to meet up.
6.10.09
Baby's Heart Round 2
We heard the baby's heart again this week. SOOOOO very cool.
Also we are remodeling our Bathroom (which means no shower at our house) this week and I am hoping it will be done by next weekend. We installed the floor yesterday, and will do the wall tile tonight. After that its just painting the walls and getting the big stuff reinstalled. I'll post photos soon.
25.9.09
Baby Update
Andy and I had our first ultrasound appointment today. It was very cool. Got to see the little guy (or gal) just chillin' and having a good time. However, it looks by the size of said baby that we are looking at an additional month of pregnancy. Looks like this little one could have a birthday very close to my dad. The new due date is May 7th. (Dad's is May 6th).
Other than that no real news. I am realizing why I didn't feel morning sickness when I was in the first trimester....I am there now. And although I am not running to the toilet constantly I have found that I often feel queezy and food sounds rotten. I have to force myself to eat, and when I do I usually feel like poop for 30 minutes after. Oh well. I am excited to watch this little one grow and can't wait to welcome it to the world!
More updates later...
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