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this random little thought...
Leah,
Time with you has become so precious. I look at your sisters and realize that not too long ago, they were the size you are now. It’s very hard to believe how much they’ve grown and it’s shown me how valuable every second is. Please stop growing. I love watching you progress but I hate the idea of losing my little girls.
You’ll always be my little baby peanut
Leah Chesley 02.29.12 2:23pm 9lbs9oz 23in
AKA Peanut
I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl today… On a day that is so special it only comes once every four years.
I went into the hospital on the 28th around 9 pm with contractions that were 5-6 minutes apart. The doctor immediately wanted to send me home but after he left, the nurse and I agreed I would stay. I progressed very slowly and finally had my water broken by the doctor (a different one from the night) around 9 am. I caved for an epidural around 11 and gave birth to the little lady at 2:23 pm on February 29, 2012. She came out at 9 lbs 9 oz, 23 inches, and beautiful as ever.
The doctor, students, and nurses were absolutely fantastic to me. I could not have asked for a more helpful or happy group of women! (PS - thanks to Dad too - another helpful, patient, and wonderful human being who put up with me while I went labour crazy).
Today, the weather went nuts. We had freezing rain, snow, and ended with a thunder storm with lightning! Another little interesting part of the day: while I was pushing, the power went out!
Her dad and I were supposed to get married today. Instead, we welcomed the gorgeous child we made into the world with love and happiness.
Peanut has won
Baby is still in there…. Making my ankles be cankles and making me have problems walking… Ugh
Alright Peanut, I understand you are stubborn. 50% of that stubbornness stems from yo mama… So you are/better be coming out this weekend.
Love,
Mom xox
Peanut,
Seems our time as sharing a body is coming to an end. You’re due on Saturday!! SATURDAY! Not going to lie, mommy is not going to miss having you as a body roommate. Well, I’ll miss some things. I will not miss this back pain and being unable to walk. I will miss watching my stomach become uneven with your body movements and feel my belly button being popped out. I’ll miss the hiccups and being able to balance a bowl on my stomach.
The trade-off is very exciting… us no longer being body roommates means you’ll be out… here! Crying, getting your diaper changed, eating, sleeping… repeat. I can’t wait to see your chubby little cheeks, to snuggle up and feel your warmth on my chest, to find out if you’re a he or she!! To be creepy mama bear and watch you breathe as you sleep (all moms do it - adjust, it’s not the first time I’ll be creepy).
Anyways, I guess you could say mama is excited. Your 9 month rental lease is almost up peanut, so come out already! Mama is waiting and I am not patient!
Love you always. <3 xo
Dear lord
The countdown is getting scary. Less than 2 weeks til baby day. Holy jeebus. I don’t want to go through labour again… Guess it’s a little late for that thought lol
Got a preview of how Cadence will be with Peanut
Does not look good. Cadence’s cousins came over and when I held one of them, she was all about being picked up. On the plus, I’ve managed to learn how to keep a newborn still and pick up a toddler…. While pregnant!
Rocko cuddling Peanut.
Ultrasound went well today. Little chunk is sitting healthy at 7 lbs 7 oz.
Wants to know
Why the ultrasound technicians still tell me it’s imperative to drink all that water before the appointment? Is it really that hard to find a 5 lb baby without me filling my bladder and being in ultimate discomfort?
2/3 ain’t bad ;) the oldest and the youngest.
See the angle in my belly?
5 weeks to go!
or 3 until baby peanut is considered full term. I need to still pack my hospital bag, and buy diapers, and get the bassinet into my room…
With all of the recent happenings, I’ve had to re-think my hospital plans. But it’s been thought and decided upon. I’m going to drive myself to the hospital and go in there alone. I’m going to deliver this baby with a room of nurses and a doctor and I’m perfectly fine with that. I’ll have no support but I feel maybe it’s for the best. I won’t have any support when I leave… it’s just me and my kiddos. It’ll be nice to greet peanut with open arms and to be just be me and the baby (since that definitely will not happen when we get home).
This is definitely not how it was supposed to be. This was not the plan. However, not everything goes to plan, and in the end, all seems to work out the way it should. So little peanut, mommy loves you to the moon and back and I cannot wait to meet you (just wait til I have some diapers for you first)!
xo
37 days til due date
Which means, 23 days until baby can come out and be considered “full term” or 51 days until they induce labour.
Guess Peanut's Due Date!
So it’s free to guess and really, is kinda fun to do… or I have too much time on my hands, haha.
Peanut Update
Went to the Dr today. Baby’s heartbeat is all over the place. Was at 124 a week ago… Now it’s up to 150. Lost 7 lbs… Wish I could lose weight like this when I’m not carrying a human. Dr says to suck up the whole being unable to move when I first get up. Apparently this pain is common and it’s just relaxed ligaments. Figured out a girl name… Now to just figure out a boy one.
