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Easton, birth 007, originally uploaded by soukii.

Easton and Mommy were released from the hospital on Monday. We got home at 2:30 in the afternoon.

Why are hospitals so against sleep? They wouldn’t let me turn the lights off (“You can’t see if the baby turns blue!?” Um, I can’t see if the baby turns blue if I’m asleep either?) And they were coming in at least every hour and a half to check on or do something to one of us at a time. They NEVER did something to both of us in one visit. (“Ok, here are your meds. I’ll be back in an hour to check the baby’s vitals.” WTF?!?!)

So, needless to say we are happy to be home. However, things haven’t improved much in the sleep department.

 

Welcome to the World!

Easton, birth 033, originally uploaded by soukii.

Easton Cole

Born: Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 1:40 am

Weight: 7lbs, 7oz

Length: 19.5 inches

Mother and baby are doing fantastic.

 

Thoughts at 38.5 weeks

I’m so done. I’m done with being pregnant and I’m done with being diabetic.

I’m so frustrated. I’m dilated to almost 3, but he is just not down far enough to kick me into active labor. I have had so much freak’n amniotic fluid it prevents his head from really engaging.

I’m so hormonal. I’m so sad.  I don’t really know why, other than the hormones.

I feel hopeless. Like I’m never going to have this kid. Yet scared that I’m going to have him so soon.

I feel so unlike myself. It is not a nice feeling, especially when I would already be hard-pressed to say that I know who/what I am normally? Does that make sense? It does to me. It is really profound to me, anyways.

I really want to have this baby, but I’m so scared too. I’ve done it before, so it is not the labor part. Part of it is I’m scared of having to have a c-section. But I’m just scared about how I’m going to manage this baby. We are so busy with the kids in baseball and softball and Scott’s job. I am fearful I won’t be able to step it up, but I have to. Everyone is depending on me. I don’t know where I’m going to get the strength.

 

My Nest- Owen’s room

Owen’s room 2, originally uploaded by soukii.

I will eventually devote an entire entry to what I’m doing with the kids and the House Fairy, but for now I’d like to show off Owen’s room. He does a great job keeping it “House Fairy” ready! He is actually better at it than Macy, but that is mainly because he has so much less “STUFF.” Macy really LOVES to collect “STUFF.”

 

My Nest- Macy’s room

Macy’s room 3, originally uploaded by soukii.

I will eventually devote an entire entry to what I’m doing with the kids and the House Fairy, but for now I’d like to show off Macy’s room. She does a great job keeping it “House Fairy” ready!

 

My Nest- kitchen/office/dining

Kitchen/office/dining room, originally uploaded by soukii.

This is a multi-purpose space, which is a necessity in a small house. We have the computer and important paperwork in the armoire. This is our only dining table (Owen has set up a game of Monopoly that he played by himself). And this is the counter/ breakfast bar that is part of the kitchen. I just call the whole room the kitchen. “Eat-in” kitchens are all the rage, right???

 

My Nest- the entry

Entry, originally uploaded by soukii.

This is much tinier and darker in person. I have spent a great deal of time thinking about ways to organize and brighten this space. For now I’ve just install hooks and baskets. Eventually I’d like a new front door with windows. Eventually.

 

My Nest- Family room 2

Family room 2, originally uploaded by soukii.

Another view of the family room. Scott, still playing the Wii. Notice no children are playing with him.

 

My Nest- Family room 1

Family room 1, originally uploaded by soukii.

Here’s the family room, complete with Scott playing the Wii.

 

My nest– the ACTUAL nest

Baby’s room, originally uploaded by soukii.

Here is the baby’s room. Completely plain, but totally acceptable. I’ve never been one to totally “decorate” the nursery. I’d rather not waste the money on something that they will outgrown in several years. So I just go with basic pieces. Heh, my babies have never complained!