It all started with a scheduled induction that was scheduled for Monday, June 2. I was to be at the hospital at 6:00 am and the baby and I would begin our journey into the unknown. Saturday, May 31 was like no other. We had been spending the day cleaning fans, air vents, anything and everything we could think of getting ready to bring baby home. I mean it was only two days away from her expected birthday.

Well, I guess I must have worked too hard that day. By 6:00 pm I started having contractions. By 8:00 pm they were 5-6 minutes apart and we hand an hour and half drive to the hospital. Still not convinced I was in labor, I fought my husband all the way. I was NOT prepared to go to the hospital just to be turned right back around. Besides, my Dr wasn't on call that weekend. I DID NOT want someone else delivering my baby. This was my second pregnancy with my Ob. I just love that man! He's the greatest ever.

Around midnight, June 1 the Dr on call decided to admit me when I went from a dialation of 2 to 2 1/2 in an hour. It was at that point I realized THIS WAS IT! It was really cool though because a part of me wanted to go into spontaneous labor. By 12:30 I was set up in L & D. By 2:00 am the Dr on call was in. It was a very homely looking woman with a very soft voice. I was pleasantly surprised. I was so scared I was going to end up with some grouchy old man, or woman. Dr Bradford actually turned out to be an associate of Dr. Z's. That put me a little at ease too. I knew then they had most of the same practices.

Dr. Bradford, explained what was going on and what she had planned. She told my nurse as soon as I was ready, I could have my epidural. At that point, I wasn't in pain. That is until she broke my water and WOW did those contractions pick up. Not to mention they had started pictocin. I think it was a little high. My contractions started coming quick. During the breaking of my water my bed became possesed and started raising at the foot and then at the head. It was really freaky. It didn't take long before I was requesting the epidural. Even though I was reluctant because with my last baby they nicked my spine and I had to have a blood block. Which by the way didn't work and I had a migraine headace for a week after his birth. I was very, very nervous about the whole thing, but went along with it anyways. I just didn't want to get stuck with a huge baby and feel every bit of the pain. My last baby was 9lbs 13oz. I had to weigh my options. Headace or killer delivery....Hmmmmm

At about 4:00 the nurse checked me and I was dialated 10cm and 100% effaced. She called the nurses station and requested the Dr come to deliver this baby. She started getting the room prepared while we waited for the Dr. Low and behold, now the overhead lamp was blown. She had to call in another nurse to change it. About the time Dr Bradfor arrived, the lamp was just fixed and I was ready to push. Dr. B thought she was coming in to okay the epidural and give me a look over. She had just enough time to get her gloves and mask on when I had to start pushing. It was so wild.......Crazy!

Well, the epidural DID NOT work!!!! I felt every bit of it. But on to the good news. I only pushed 3 times, about 5 minutes and she was out.........I can't believe how fast she was born. It was very painful, so painful I couldn't hold my own legs, but very quick. Thank God for small blessings. My beautiful angel was born at 4:13 am and was 8lbs 3oz and 19 in.

Now we're home and loving every minute of it. For my last child, it was a wonderful experience. I almost had that there will be no more......Sad, but financially not possible....

My 14 yr old has an appointment with a Urologist in the morning. Three months ago while seeking medical treatment on a broken bone in knee, the Orthopedic surgeion found pain in his thigh. While following the pain he found it traveled up inot his abdomen and to his scrotum. I took him back to the PCP that same day. She examined him and didn't physically find anything wrong with the testicles, but based on my son's knee jerking reactions she sent him for a sonogram. During the sonogram they found a mass that appears to be a cyst per the sonographer. Two days ago my son came to me because now he can fell a lump in the left testicle, which is where the pain is coming from. I guess I'm just fearful that they will have to do surgery and although I am looking for a solution for him, I am not looking forward to my "baby" going under the knife.

Well, I found out the Dr will be inducing me on May 30th if all goes well. So I have about 7 weeks left. I'm so excited. I've NOT gained any weight. I actually lost 6lbs since getting preggo. Gained it back and then lost 2lbs. Crazy I know! I can't lose a pound when I am trying....lol. It's feeling a little crowded in there for my lil Lady Bug. I sat down in my office chair and I guess the way she was positioned, she was instantly shoved up into my ribs. I had like this big ol' knot on the top of my stomach. I'm thinking it was probably a knee or foot.

Aunt Angie is getting all the last minute baby shower activities together. We'll be doing it next weekend on May 19. So far all my family will be there. And even a few of my freinds from childhood. It should be a blast. And something I've never done before is have a brunch for the baby. Me and my SIL are going to start planning that get together when the baby is about 2 mos. That way the outta towner family can come and meet and greet our new baby....

I am sooooooooo  ready for maternity leave. I still can't decide when is the best time to take it. I could really use the money and I'm still trying to get some bills paid up so I don't have to worry about them while I'm off. Atleast my job is easy. I work as a receptionist for a family business.

Oh well!!!!!!! To all my June mommies! We're almost there and it has been a wonderful journey with you guys by my side. Thank you!

I had my Dr appt. on Thur. 3/6. I did my glucose test, which came back negative. Yeah! Then we had another U/S where everything looks great. The babies growth, is now showing to be 28w3d, but the Dr isn't concerned at this point. I just hope she slows down or maybe I'm further along that originally thought. I also had the sonographer double check the sex. It is definately a girl! This may sound gross, but the sonographer got the perfect picture of her anatomy. There is NO WAY there's a little penis hiding anywhere......I did get my blood results back yesterday and my iron count is low. They are talking about iron suppliment, but the Dr office hasn't called one in yet. The only thing I'm worried about is the constipation. I really haven't had a problem with it and I DON'T want to start. Plus, I had when you belch and it tastes like iron.

I am officialy seeing the Dr every two weeks now. I'm excited about that. Just means I'm getting closer and I don't have to wait a month to hear my little lady bugs heart beat. Other than feeling a bit sluggish (due to iron level I'm sure) I am on top of the world. This pregnancy so far has exceeded my expectations. No complications...Not much longer to go......My sister in law asked for a guest list today. Her and my mother in law will be planning me a baby shower in April. Yeah!

Lorean, had her baby at 9:30 last night....Yeah! Baby girl 7lbs 9oz. We'll be going to see her when me and my hubby get off work. Can't wait!