Alright, I realize that I've been the world's worst blogger lately. I haven't updated anything at all! How terrible of me, considering I claim to absolutely love writing. Ha! You wouldn't believe that I am an English major with my pathetic display of blog posts lately.
So, I propose a restart. I'm determined to be far more consistent in my writing. I'm hoping to post at least once a week, but if I could do once a day that would be awesome too. However, I don't want to set myself up for failure. That would be terrible really.
Okay, let's do this! Here is my restart post!
First off, the last time I wrote on this blog I was talking about restarting our lives and moving forward. Jonathan was unemployed at the time and had just gotten hired at a company. However, that fell through as well and he was unemployed for awhile longer. Needless to say things were scary and stressful and tiring and emotionally draining. But, thankfully, my family was looking out for us and the Lord had a plan in mind and Jonathan did finally find a job and he's currently working and providing for his family. What an amazing husband.
To top it off, we were expecting a baby this year...yes I know I didn't ever mention it but there were specific reasons behind that decision. However, it does not matter in the long run. All that matters is that Jonathan and I were beyond grateful for this little treasure in our lives. Sure things aren't planned the way we had anticipated, but I don't ever usually question the plans of the Lord.
So, let me just say that we welcomed our little son, Tucker, into the world one week ago (9/7/2012) and he is an absolute treasure. And so handsome! He was 6 lbs 15 oz and 18 inches long. Labor wasn't too terrible, except I tried to wake Jonathan up so we could go to the hospital and he didn't believe I was in labor! Ha! Then, they had to delay labor because I needed antibiotics to prevent any issues with the delivery of our little man and my doctor was needed to help with a c-section and another delivery. So it was a little longer than I wanted, but it was okay. When they finally broke my water (they waited so that things wouldn't progress too fast for them) it only took 20 minutes for me to finish dilating (I went from a 7 to a 10 in one contraction) and then get ready to push.
The antibiotics did their duty and our sweet baby is as healthy as can be. We do, however, have to avoid big crowds for the next few months, per orders from the pediatrician, because there is the potential for increased respiratory illness until he gets his vaccines. Specifically, we are to avoid church and any other large gathering of that sort. Interesting, eh?
And here he is...my handsome Tucker:
Also, in the update here, Hannah started preschool. I'm beyond happy for her because she is so excited about school and she absolutely loves learning. But, at the same time, I'm sad that my baby girl is growing up! Somethings the days just fly by and I can't really believe how big my children have gotten! It's insane!
But all the same, I'm very excited for her and I know that she is going to thrive.
And Liam and Hudson are doing wonderous as well! Thriving and growing and learning new things all the time! Liam is so smart and loves to help me read things. And Hudson is learning new words all the time! It's amazing how much he knows at such a young age! He's so articulate...and polite! He always says please and thank you. What a smart little guy!
So, that's all I have for the update right now. I will update again soon! :) Right now I need to take care of a little guy who has stolen my heart.
Au revoir mes amis!
So, I propose a restart. I'm determined to be far more consistent in my writing. I'm hoping to post at least once a week, but if I could do once a day that would be awesome too. However, I don't want to set myself up for failure. That would be terrible really.
Okay, let's do this! Here is my restart post!
First off, the last time I wrote on this blog I was talking about restarting our lives and moving forward. Jonathan was unemployed at the time and had just gotten hired at a company. However, that fell through as well and he was unemployed for awhile longer. Needless to say things were scary and stressful and tiring and emotionally draining. But, thankfully, my family was looking out for us and the Lord had a plan in mind and Jonathan did finally find a job and he's currently working and providing for his family. What an amazing husband.
To top it off, we were expecting a baby this year...yes I know I didn't ever mention it but there were specific reasons behind that decision. However, it does not matter in the long run. All that matters is that Jonathan and I were beyond grateful for this little treasure in our lives. Sure things aren't planned the way we had anticipated, but I don't ever usually question the plans of the Lord.
So, let me just say that we welcomed our little son, Tucker, into the world one week ago (9/7/2012) and he is an absolute treasure. And so handsome! He was 6 lbs 15 oz and 18 inches long. Labor wasn't too terrible, except I tried to wake Jonathan up so we could go to the hospital and he didn't believe I was in labor! Ha! Then, they had to delay labor because I needed antibiotics to prevent any issues with the delivery of our little man and my doctor was needed to help with a c-section and another delivery. So it was a little longer than I wanted, but it was okay. When they finally broke my water (they waited so that things wouldn't progress too fast for them) it only took 20 minutes for me to finish dilating (I went from a 7 to a 10 in one contraction) and then get ready to push.
The antibiotics did their duty and our sweet baby is as healthy as can be. We do, however, have to avoid big crowds for the next few months, per orders from the pediatrician, because there is the potential for increased respiratory illness until he gets his vaccines. Specifically, we are to avoid church and any other large gathering of that sort. Interesting, eh?
And here he is...my handsome Tucker:
Also, in the update here, Hannah started preschool. I'm beyond happy for her because she is so excited about school and she absolutely loves learning. But, at the same time, I'm sad that my baby girl is growing up! Somethings the days just fly by and I can't really believe how big my children have gotten! It's insane!
But all the same, I'm very excited for her and I know that she is going to thrive.
And Liam and Hudson are doing wonderous as well! Thriving and growing and learning new things all the time! Liam is so smart and loves to help me read things. And Hudson is learning new words all the time! It's amazing how much he knows at such a young age! He's so articulate...and polite! He always says please and thank you. What a smart little guy!
So, that's all I have for the update right now. I will update again soon! :) Right now I need to take care of a little guy who has stolen my heart.
Au revoir mes amis!
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