2 Weeks

I have been really bad at getting pictures of Chloe. It's true...you do take less pictures the more children you have. I am going to be better...I swore this to myself that I would not let that happen. We went to Chloe's 2-week appointment this morning. As you can see in the photo the other kids really wanted to be included. Chloe weighed in at 9 lbs. 3 oz and measured 22 inches. She in the upper percentiles for everything.

Everything has been going good. I am still adjusting to 3 kids and now adding work to that adjusting. For doing everything on my own, I think I am doing pretty darn good. I'm proud of myself. I forget to eat every meal (no...I just can't find the time) and I'm having a difficult time trying to figure out when to shower, but I think I've handled it pretty good. :)
Emotionally it hasn't gotten any better and the doctor today is thinking that I need to go on something to help out. We'll see. I told her I would wait a week and think about it. I am nervous about going on a 'depression' medication. I usually don't need to take any kind of medication for anything. Luke is very excited about T-ball on Monday and I am excited that I have a child old enough to start playing sports. I am waiting for the day Ashlyn is old enough for dance in Cannon Falls. Hopefully she'll do it...at least until she can play T-ball in a couple years. I am excited to see where life will take them...will they play the sports that daddy is hoping they will? Will they be on the honor roll or almost on it? Will they graduate with honors or be close to it? Will they choose to go to college for more than a year or 2? Will the kids grow to be respectful of everyone? Will they be gracious and thoughtful? Will Luke want to farm? Will they all give us grandchildren? What are they going to look like as teenagers and adults? Will the girls make beautiful brides? (I am sure they will) So exciting! I can wait to find all this out, but it's exciting to think about.

1 Week Old

Here we are at 1 week old. She has been a great baby! It was a little rough nursing so we are taking a different approach, but we're doing great. Luke is so proud of his littlest sister. Ashlyn loves her just as much too. Me? I am recovering great physically, but I am still an emotional train wreck...that'll pass soon I am sure. Lincoln taking vacation during these first weeks hasn't worked out like we were planning, but that's fine. I am managing ok...my mom is available at the drop of a hat if I need her...at least until the weekend anyway.

Luke's last day of preschool is Thursday. Then it's on to Kindergarten in September. I just can't wait to get this summer started. T-ball starts June 4th. That should be interesting...seeing as Luke is afraid to let anyone watch him do anything. I am leaving this one us to Dad. :)

ANNOUNCING...

Chloe Christine Sjoquist was born Monday night 5/14/07 at 9:57 pm. She weighed 8 pounds and 9 ounces. She was is 20 1/2 inches long.

The doctor broke my water at 2:00 pm on Monday and I pretty much did the rest on my own. I didn't need any medicine to help anything along at all...I did however get drugs to help the pain...can't live without that stuff!!! We just got home this afternoon at lunchtime. Everything went great...no complaints at all. Thanks to those who checked in and visited. We can't wait until everyone can meet her eventually in person!!

Baby by Tonight

Well, everyone...I just got back from my doctor appointment and while I was there they set it up for me to go in at 1pm to have this baby. YAY!!! I am shocked that they were ready already, but I am so happy! So, in a couple days I should have some pictures to post of our new little girl!!!

Well, I thought anyway....

Last night at around 10:00 I thought I was leaking some amniotic fluid. I waited a bit, wondering if I should call the hospital. I did finally and she told me to just take it easy and watch it to see. It continued to happen so at 7:00 this morning we went in to check it out. Turns out I was wrong, but I have dilated to 4 cm and I was having contractions while there. Funny though, they had me in a gown, in a room, in a bed...dilated 1 more cm...but they wouldn't keep me. Well, now I am going to feel like a fool if something happens later. I will probably not even call in because I am not going in for another false call again without coming out with a baby. This is getting ridiculous. I have an appointment tomorrow at 9:45 am to talk induction. And tell me...why couldn't we just schedule the induction while I was there today? I understand I am having a baby and that's the best thing ever, but I can't afford the gas to go back and forth anymore. :)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!

Update

*** I apologize in advance and warn you that I talk about more labor stuff ***

Well, I am dilated to a 3 now and my cervix is totally ready. She stripped my membranes which means that she took her finger and separated my bag of water and baby away from my uterus. It is supposed to start labor. If I do not have this baby by Monday, I go in Monday at 9:45 am to be examined and to talk about induction by the end of next week. So, more than likely I will be having her a week overdue, but let's hope that what happened today will do something. Obviously not the news I was wanting, but at least I know what to expect and at least she did something to TRY and help stuff along. Have a great weekend!!!

Pampered & Ready!

OK. This morning I had my nails done, my toes touched up and my hair trimmed. I even shaved my legs this morning (the water was cold by the time I was done, but I did it). I am ready to go have this baby. My laundry is almost caught up...this is not an easy feat. Our lawn is mowed. The entire house needs vacuuming (kids and those stupid lady bugs...one just cannot keep up), but I can't do it right now. We're ready. More than ready.

Ashlyn's last ECFE class is Thursday and I was just thinking that I may have to skip it if I make it that long (which you know I will) I can't imagine going to another one like this. I am a very friendly and fun-too-talk-to person usually, but the last week and a half I have just been a crabby, miserable, not-so-friendly person. I don't have the gumption to go to ECFE and talk to the mom's I have become friends with. I feel very bad about that because I love all of them.

I will probably come out of my shell and ask if they will induce me on Friday or around then just to see what they say. As of right now, I hope I am in the hospital this weekend. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow so I'll keep you posted. :)